Hello Molly. I think if your intuition tells you that instagram is not serving you, you made the right decision to stop using it. I myself (I'm 46) was never interested in social media, I saw no use for me. I only use youtube and love it, it gives me joy and a good feeling and I think everybody has the right to decide what kind of social media to use or not to use. Loved your little hike at the beginning of this video. Lovely pictures. Best wishes ❤
Congratulations on that decision. I know it must have been hard after investing so much time and effort into Instagram but as Marie Kondo suggests: If it does not spark joy anymore, it is time to let go of it. I have watched all your videos so far and hope you will continue to make content here. I thoroughly enjoy your lovely and lively personality and I am really looking forward to watching new videos from you every week as it feels like a short holiday in my beloved Scotland. So thanks a lot for that. All the best from Germany
Well done. I only watch RUclips for things I’m interested in. I hardly ever watch TV now so I don’t feel too guilty about watching RUclips. I moved to Scotland last year so it’s lovely to see all the places I want to explore. Good luck with your writing journey 😊
This is so timely...I logged out of Instagram and deleted the app from my phone this weekend, I don't post on there, just, well 'scroll' which to be honest is so addictive and just a waste of precious time....I don't understand the reels thing and wasn't enjoying it. Also, there is far too much advertising. I came off Facebook last November and haven't missed it at all....except, I reactivated my account just to use Marketplace and have found myself falling down the scrolling rabbit hole again, so it has to go. You must do what brings you joy. I would much rather watch a lovely vlog on RUclips. Thank you for being so honest, I think a lot of people are moving away from social media xx
I’m with you on that decision. I’ve stopped creating on Instagram maybe 4 months ago after years and years of work and cultivating. The sheer mountain of work to keep up with the algorithm is just too much. I just casually create on TikTok now for the joy of it & it’s been really freeing and fun. Thank you for sharing this! It’s a lovely conversation
I used to enjoy Instagram but it’s changed so much and instead of going on it to find some quiet, peaceful time and enjoy the content (photos) of like minded people it became noisy constantly moving reels. I first started muting the sound but still found the incessant reels so overwhelming in a way and then so many Insta accounts popping up that were not aligned with my interests or values and sadly the accounts I once loved got buried and lost in this content vomit dare I say it. It certainly didn’t provide the peaceful happy moments of respite any longer. So yes … I too have bid Instagram farewell and feel all the better for it. I look forward to your uploads … quality over Insta’s quantity content and beautiful and inspiring videos🥰
Unfortunately this platform is the Big Brother himself, i.e. it belongs to the biggest search engine which knows more about its users then they themselves 😉 but anyway, many of the artists provide so much beautiful inspiration that I like it too.
Brilliant decision. Essentialism. We each have only so much time and energy to give each day. Finding the key fewer endeavors which give us the most joy and sense of purpose is the way to a sustainable happy life. I'm happy for you. With regard to book writing, I've written ten novels (pen names; I prefer anonymity in that for now). I can tell you it's hard, but worth the effort. And each successive one is a little easier to write than the last. But, perhaps most importantly, writing a novel is a fantastic way to learn more about yourself and what other people are going through in life too.
I haven’t been on my Instagram or Fb in almost a year I have no desire for it I think today will be the day I delete them and just only have YT I enjoy the videos I watch on here and I learn a lot of useful things to help me have a better quality of life … Molly where you live is just so beautiful and peaceful !! I need to find a place like that !!
Hello! For the first weeks of summer break (I‘m a teacher) I have not been on instagram and I realised that it gives me a different conception of time… when I am on it I always feel rushed and that I dont have time … when I was not on it, i realised that there is actually a lot of time in the day to do things.. so I‘m also considering to stop using it. Best wishes from Austria 👋🏻
Hiya, Giving up social media is wonderful but takes some determination to succeed considering the fact that so many media outlets and businesses use it to promote themselves. Simple tasks like checking out info for a shop or hotel now often only uses social media, even communicating with energy companies. I do know the power of social media with regard to positivity regarding communication and campaigning etc but am only too aware of the negative stuff that appears continually. RUclips is my current addiction and I am even considering weaning myself of that but I'm here for now. Anyway your channel is an absolute joy but I have also seen the pressure RUclipsrs have to get content as its all about likes, views etc. So take it easy.
I’ve decided to do the same a few days ago. I’d only use it for personal use but as you said my handling wasn’t mindful. I would find myself in the app scrolling and scrolling and like you, I had tried boundaries. Yet, they didn’t work. Now that I’m off it’s surprising really how much more time you have. I kind of lost track of time when I was on it. Also, my view of my body changed as I was constantly seeing people ‘better’ than me and I was, though unwillingly, comparing myself to them. And it made me feel bad about myself for absolutely no reason. So, Great choice from my point of view. Keep up the great content 😍
Molly, I loved this video so much. Thank you for your beautiful vulnerability and honesty. I’ve deleted Instagram several times off my phone but always go back to it - and yet, I feel so drained by it. Definitely a sign it’s not serving me either. You’ve given me some strength to listen to what my heart is also telling me. Can’t wait to read your weekly blogs! 💞
Hi Molly, I completely get how social media can take over your life. I left Twitter several years ago, Instagram never really intrigued me. I might check Facebook once a week just for my DYI groups. But I enjoy RUclips as I can pick and choose what I want to watch. I am super thrilled about your newsletter and reading your writings. Your video today was inspiring once again on living a slow life and enjoying every moment. I look forward each week to seeing what you share with us. Have a wonderful week!
I have been sitting on the fence trying to decide whether to come off instagram for a while. I struggle with getting addicted and mindlessly scrolling, but there are also some people that truly inspire me and I feel so creative after viewing their content. Lots of people seem to be going down the newsletter route, I have signed up for a few, and I do love the long form of writing. I have recently tried to launch a writers instagram page as I have just finished writing my first book, but I honestly find it exhausting and I'm seeing little growth, and I really dislike reels!! I keep thinking I should try and go down the website/blog route but honestly don't know. Love your videos and have just signed up for your newsletter, looking forward to reading it :)
Thank you for sharing, its funny cause i stumbled across your videos and loved them and then tried to find your instagram you mentioned but couldnt. I agree that instagram can be so consuming, a think you have made a brave choice
What a great decision! As a reader rather than a content creator, I’ve been excited that several accounts I follow and enjoy have recently started (or restarted) newsletters due to the algorithms making creative decisions that don’t align with the writers’ goals. I love that each week or so I get a deliciously written letter right in my inbox (no blog to hunt for) giving me interesting content directed to me by the writer with no middle man. Simple and brilliant! Well done and I cannot wait!🤗
Totally relate to this. We took an Instagram break last week and it felt great. I know what you mean like putting a lot of work/time in but for us we didn’t get much return. Tom Holland has left Instagram which is very inspiring. Instagram is definitely very addictive. We would love to focus more on RUclips with that extra time. Your newsletter sounds great. So glad we discovered your channel. 💙🏴
Hi Molly, I can see how relieved you are in this video to turn away from Instagram, it's a big decision especially if you view it from a business angle but personally I don't find myself going to Instagram much myself anymore as it's changed too much and I get caught up in the endless scrolling. I take more value from your RUclips channel ( love, love, LOVE) and also your writing...I can't wait to subscribe to the new one. I can see exciting times ahead for you my lovely 😘 xx
Hi Hippy Highlander, YT just recommended your channel, I don't know why, but I'm so glad! For me instagram is an extension of my personal journalling. For my use it has absolutely nothing to do with getting customers and making money. Most of what I think and write in my physical journal stays private. But once in a while there is something I'd like to creatively share. Instagram provides a creative framework for doing that.
What a special place for you first tea of the day. I've only ever used instagram as a way to share photos and keep up with people I find inspiring. I don't even go on every day - just whenever I feel like it. I've always found RUclips the best for community. You have done amazing here in 6 months.
Thank you for sharing :). I really enjoyed watching and look forward to more content from you off of social media. I "retired" from Instagram and Facebook 2 years ago. I still have my accounts and login daily but no longer engage or post. It has been such a relief that is hard to explain to other people. Just joined your newsletter and I look forward to following your channel!
Hello,Molly!Recently I discovered your chanel and I love it!Keeping posting here will make more people happy rather than instagram,there's a big hustle there and could get quite stressful!Do you !Big hug and cannot wait for the next video😊
I have never really gotten into social media other than RUclips. I initially got involved because of my kids and a retail website I had but abandoned Facebook many years ago and am so confused by Instagram that I never really posted. I'm glad to learn that I am not really missing an opportunity with that. The amount of time social media takes does not keep up connected but rather leaves us little time for meaningful relationships. Thanks for sharing this decision and good luck with your writing. I look forward to your newsletter.
So glad I found you. I’m not on instagram. I’m older so never had it but lots if RUclipsrs suggest I check out their instagram. Trying not to fall prey. Looking forward to your writing:)
Molly so happy you decided to stay on RUclips! I love your vlogs! I am an older Scottish big city dweller, Toronto actually, but love your vlogs and can always find something inspirational and relevant. Also love your newsletter. I cant find the same connection with people I follow on Instagram so don’t go on it very often. Keep up the great work and look forward to seeing your channel grow.
Oh Molly, your videos speak to us. Beautiful Soulful Heartfelt videos. You enjoy yourself in your new Life immersed in the beauty of your surroundings. Congratulations on your decision to quit Instagram. Absolutely right in the bigger scheme of things ! Well done in evolving into the decision. Moving forward into your own zone of Happiness, Peace and Harmony ! Thank you for your wonderful videos on youtube ! We love your videos, and fully support your right to be Yourself. You are important, and you matter, and your gut reaction is the correct one ! Take care, dear ! 🙏❤
I’m a newer of your YT followers, but I have to stress how much I love your vlogs! I think it’s a good decision, the one you’ve made! The scenes in this vlog at the beginning, were simply breathtaking… By the way, I ordered and received one of your beautiful Wild Soul T-Shirts; I LOVE IT!! I’m also reading several of the books you mentioned in your vlogs, in the short time I’ve been following your content here. Anyway, all good-stuff! Hugs!!
So glad I stumbled on your channel this morning! Love the pace of your videos. I relate to your desire for slow living and I too am from an island. A very small one, one of the 7,107 islands of the Philippines 🇵🇭.
I'm thiiiiiiiiiiis close to dropping a few social media accounts as well. I know I spend WAY too much time on them, but it's also where I connect with a lot of far flung family and friends. So, at this point I check in with myself every few months or so, to see if what and who I'm following still resonates with me. If I find myself skipping or scrolling over their posts or stories more often then not, I have no trouble unfollowing them and moving on.
Great video Molly and such wonderful views! I think a lot of people, definitely me included are becoming fed up of instagram. Making content for contents sake. And people you follow and want to engage with get lost in the crazy algorithms. It’s also a lot of people just in it to see what free stuff they can get sent. A lot of fakeness. Which I’m sure youtube also has, but it’s much easier to filter that out I’ve found.
Hi Molly, all social media is draining. I refuse to do Facebook, I cull Instagram regularly but I have only mainly family accounts I follow (apart from Monty Don and Ben Fogle, oh and a couple of allotment people). I feel for younger people who are stuck in this endless cycle x
I had no idea instagram was so involved and complex. I use it to post the odd photo when we're on holiday. I only ever look at the photos of my friends and those I follow so I don't spend much time on it. Glad you are ditching it and it will be a relief I'm sure. I really enjoy your vlogs and content and of course the superb scenery. We used to pick some heather and put it on the front grill of the car on our picnics! Not sure if people do that anymore, we've been in the US for 25 yrs.
I have never been interested in being on Instagram or Facebook. I love RUclips though and found your channel by accident. I love it! I live in Inverness so we are near neighbours. I enjoyed your day out in Inverness vlog ❤
That's good timing for me! I just thought of starting Instagram... I might do a bit more research about how it work. A newletter is also a good idea I would consider. Thanks for the inspiration!
thank you for sharing, just recently i felt exactly the same having several jobs, and juggling them all, and not doing any of them well, too much on my plate, just isn,t a good thing. so i resigned from 2 of them. And its was the best decision ever. I needed to refocus and looking through too many lenses it became more like a kaleidescopexxx
Hi Molly, thanks for making such lovely videos. I recognize myself in so much of the things you talk about. I really like how you approached this 'problem' of instagram and made the decision to stop and I feel this could be helpful for myself too, but I also like sharing photo's of my vegetable garden, drawings, etc. and I have a little blog where I sometimes write but the only reason people find them and read them is bc I share them on instagram. Of course the power is in the sharing, and not so much in the number of people that see it (although it feels a bit sad if noone would ever read my blog again :)). I do wonder about your experiences with you tube, how was it to start with this and did (and do you still) use just a normal phone to shoot the videos or a more fancy video camera? I love the idea of substack and just subscribed to yours, but being Dutch and only having people in my acquentaince reading my blogs, it feels a bit strange to switch to English, although it would mean a broader audience. Sorry for rambling on :) warm wishes 🌻 Meike
I drooped fb insta and Twitter about 2 years ago and would never use tik tok. I bought a Polaroid camera and take pictures of my kids put them in an album.
Me too, I feel like all those apps take a lot of my time. The question I'm asking is why? What's the point in seeing what other people do? One day I'll quit, but I want to use it to promote my future bussiness. I hope it'll work.
For me Instagram is like a chit chat, it's ok from time to time, but can be emotionally exhausting! Facebook is more like a family dinners, you go because you are family, but sometimes things get nasty (cannot believe what uncle XX posted again...)! RUclips is more like a chat with a friend 😊
Youve inspired me to close my facebook and instagram. Im not a vlogger or creator. I just want peace nature and happiness. I do love youtube so i can enjoy creators like you.💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏
I have 7k followers on instagram and I think about let it go for a few last months. I've lost connection with my community. It takes a lot of time to make content and it looks like noone see my posts. It is very disappointing 😞 Now I'm trying myself in youtube.
Instagram can mess with our heads with all of those perfect life being post daily. We start to feel bad about our own lifes. Some or the most of them are fake
This week is my 10th anniversary on RUclips. I'm giving it 3 more months for it to generate enough income otherwise I'm out of here so I can understand why you left Instagram.
I hope you will continue your YT content! I just found it while planning a trip to Scotland! This is a vibe I love via The Simple Things periodical which I buy at Barnes & Noble in US Central Pennsylvania at premium cost! YT FAVORITES: Homegrown Garden and Chateau Diary.
Hello Molly. I think if your intuition tells you that instagram is not serving you, you made the right decision to stop using it. I myself (I'm 46) was never interested in social media, I saw no use for me. I only use youtube and love it, it gives me joy and a good feeling and I think everybody has the right to decide what kind of social media to use or not to use. Loved your little hike at the beginning of this video. Lovely pictures. Best wishes ❤
Thank you for your comment! I completely agree that its a personal choice and everyone needs to do whats best for them :)
You don’t consume Instagram, IT consumes YOU! You absolutely did the right thing! I’m happy for you 😊🌸
Congratulations on that decision. I know it must have been hard after investing so much time and effort into Instagram but as Marie Kondo suggests: If it does not spark joy anymore, it is time to let go of it.
I have watched all your videos so far and hope you will continue to make content here. I thoroughly enjoy your lovely and lively personality and I am really looking forward to watching new videos from you every week as it feels like a short holiday in my beloved Scotland. So thanks a lot for that. All the best from Germany
Thank you so much for your support! It means so much and I definitely plan to continue making videos :)
Well done. I only watch RUclips for things I’m interested in. I hardly ever watch TV now so I don’t feel too guilty about watching RUclips. I moved to Scotland last year so it’s lovely to see all the places I want to explore. Good luck with your writing journey 😊
Thank you! Yes RUclips has become my replacement TV as well 😊
This is so timely...I logged out of Instagram and deleted the app from my phone this weekend, I don't post on there, just, well 'scroll' which to be honest is so addictive and just a waste of precious time....I don't understand the reels thing and wasn't enjoying it. Also, there is far too much advertising. I came off Facebook last November and haven't missed it at all....except, I reactivated my account just to use Marketplace and have found myself falling down the scrolling rabbit hole again, so it has to go. You must do what brings you joy. I would much rather watch a lovely vlog on RUclips. Thank you for being so honest, I think a lot of people are moving away from social media xx
I’m with you on that decision. I’ve stopped creating on Instagram maybe 4 months ago after years and years of work and cultivating. The sheer mountain of work to keep up with the algorithm is just too much. I just casually create on TikTok now for the joy of it & it’s been really freeing and fun. Thank you for sharing this! It’s a lovely conversation
I used to enjoy Instagram but it’s changed so much and instead of going on it to find some quiet, peaceful time and enjoy the content (photos) of like minded people it became noisy constantly moving reels. I first started muting the sound but still found the incessant reels so overwhelming in a way and then so many Insta accounts popping up that were not aligned with my interests or values and sadly the accounts I once loved got buried and lost in this content vomit dare I say it. It certainly didn’t provide the peaceful happy moments of respite any longer. So yes … I too have bid Instagram farewell and feel all the better for it. I look forward to your uploads … quality over Insta’s quantity content and beautiful and inspiring videos🥰
I'm not involved with social media at all. YT is the only one that comes close. I like privacy. Thank you for another lovely video.🌿
Unfortunately this platform is the Big Brother himself, i.e. it belongs to the biggest search engine which knows more about its users then they themselves 😉 but anyway, many of the artists provide so much beautiful inspiration that I like it too.
Brilliant decision. Essentialism. We each have only so much time and energy to give each day. Finding the key fewer endeavors which give us the most joy and sense of purpose is the way to a sustainable happy life. I'm happy for you. With regard to book writing, I've written ten novels (pen names; I prefer anonymity in that for now). I can tell you it's hard, but worth the effort. And each successive one is a little easier to write than the last. But, perhaps most importantly, writing a novel is a fantastic way to learn more about yourself and what other people are going through in life too.
Thank you for your comment! 😊
I haven’t been on my Instagram or Fb in almost a year I have no desire for it I think today will be the day I delete them and just only have YT I enjoy the videos I watch on here and I learn a lot of useful things to help me have a better quality of life … Molly where you live is just so beautiful and peaceful !! I need to find a place like that !!
Hello! For the first weeks of summer break (I‘m a teacher) I have not been on instagram and I realised that it gives me a different conception of time… when I am on it I always feel rushed and that I dont have time … when I was not on it, i realised that there is actually a lot of time in the day to do things.. so I‘m also considering to stop using it. Best wishes from Austria 👋🏻
Thanks Anna! Its so true. I can already feel my relationship with time shifting. It feels wonderful :)
Hiya, Giving up social media is wonderful but takes some determination to succeed considering the fact that so many media outlets and businesses use it to promote themselves. Simple tasks like checking out info for a shop or hotel now often only uses social media, even communicating with energy companies. I do know the power of social media with regard to positivity regarding communication and campaigning etc but am only too aware of the negative stuff that appears continually. RUclips is my current addiction and I am even considering weaning myself of that but I'm here for now. Anyway your channel is an absolute joy but I have also seen the pressure RUclipsrs have to get content as its all about likes, views etc. So take it easy.
I’ve decided to do the same a few days ago. I’d only use it for personal use but as you said my handling wasn’t mindful. I would find myself in the app scrolling and scrolling and like you, I had tried boundaries. Yet, they didn’t work.
Now that I’m off it’s surprising really how much more time you have. I kind of lost track of time when I was on it. Also, my view of my body changed as I was constantly seeing people ‘better’ than me and I was, though unwillingly, comparing myself to them. And it made me feel bad about myself for absolutely no reason.
So, Great choice from my point of view.
Keep up the great content 😍
Its so true that the comparison can be so detrimental to our mental health. I'm glad you've made the right decision for you 💚
Molly, I loved this video so much. Thank you for your beautiful vulnerability and honesty. I’ve deleted Instagram several times off my phone but always go back to it - and yet, I feel so drained by it. Definitely a sign it’s not serving me either. You’ve given me some strength to listen to what my heart is also telling me. Can’t wait to read your weekly blogs! 💞
Thank you lovely! 😊
Hi Molly, I completely get how social media can take over your life. I left Twitter several years ago, Instagram never really intrigued me. I might check Facebook once a week just for my DYI groups. But I enjoy RUclips as I can pick and choose what I want to watch. I am super thrilled about your newsletter and reading your writings. Your video today was inspiring once again on living a slow life and enjoying every moment. I look forward each week to seeing what you share with us. Have a wonderful week!
Thank you so much Debbie. It sounds like you have a wonderfully mindful approach to social media :)
I have been sitting on the fence trying to decide whether to come off instagram for a while. I struggle with getting addicted and mindlessly scrolling, but there are also some people that truly inspire me and I feel so creative after viewing their content. Lots of people seem to be going down the newsletter route, I have signed up for a few, and I do love the long form of writing. I have recently tried to launch a writers instagram page as I have just finished writing my first book, but I honestly find it exhausting and I'm seeing little growth, and I really dislike reels!! I keep thinking I should try and go down the website/blog route but honestly don't know.
Love your videos and have just signed up for your newsletter, looking forward to reading it :)
Thank you for your comment Katie. It is a tricky decision, and it varies for everyone. I hope you find the right creative outlet for you :)
Thank you for sharing, its funny cause i stumbled across your videos and loved them and then tried to find your instagram you mentioned but couldnt. I agree that instagram can be so consuming, a think you have made a brave choice
What a great decision! As a reader rather than a content creator, I’ve been excited that several accounts I follow and enjoy have recently started (or restarted) newsletters due to the algorithms making creative decisions that don’t align with the writers’ goals. I love that each week or so I get a deliciously written letter right in my inbox (no blog to hunt for) giving me interesting content directed to me by the writer with no middle man. Simple and brilliant! Well done and I cannot wait!🤗
Thank you Sharon 😊. I'm so excited to be writing again!
I quit Instagram a year ago and it was the best thing I ever did. Felt like a huge weight off my shoulders.
Hi Molly sometimes we have to let go to open doors for new experiences. It sounds like you made the right choice for you.👍👍💚
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Totally relate to this. We took an Instagram break last week and it felt great. I know what you mean like putting a lot of work/time in but for us we didn’t get much return. Tom Holland has left Instagram which is very inspiring. Instagram is definitely very addictive. We would love to focus more on RUclips with that extra time. Your newsletter sounds great. So glad we discovered your channel. 💙🏴
Very proud mum moment. You inspire me each and every day. xx
Hi Molly, I can see how relieved you are in this video to turn away from Instagram, it's a big decision especially if you view it from a business angle but personally I don't find myself going to Instagram much myself anymore as it's changed too much and I get caught up in the endless scrolling. I take more value from your RUclips channel ( love, love, LOVE) and also your writing...I can't wait to subscribe to the new one. I can see exciting times ahead for you my lovely 😘 xx
Thank you so much for your support lovely 😊💚
Hi Hippy Highlander, YT just recommended your channel, I don't know why, but I'm so glad! For me instagram is an extension of my personal journalling. For my use it has absolutely nothing to do with getting customers and making money. Most of what I think and write in my physical journal stays private. But once in a while there is something I'd like to creatively share. Instagram provides a creative framework for doing that.
What a special place for you first tea of the day. I've only ever used instagram as a way to share photos and keep up with people I find inspiring. I don't even go on every day - just whenever I feel like it. I've always found RUclips the best for community. You have done amazing here in 6 months.
Thank you Libby! Its one of my favourite places 😊💚
Thank you for sharing :). I really enjoyed watching and look forward to more content from you off of social media. I "retired" from Instagram and Facebook 2 years ago. I still have my accounts and login daily but no longer engage or post. It has been such a relief that is hard to explain to other people. Just joined your newsletter and I look forward to following your channel!
Thank you for your support Jessica!
Hello,Molly!Recently I discovered your chanel and I love it!Keeping posting here will make more people happy rather than instagram,there's a big hustle there and could get quite stressful!Do you !Big hug and cannot wait for the next video😊
Well said Molly
I had to quit Instagram a few years ago as I just got so addicted to it
Have a great week
Thanks Sam!
I have never really gotten into social media other than RUclips. I initially got involved because of my kids and a retail website I had but abandoned Facebook many years ago and am so confused by Instagram that I never really posted. I'm glad to learn that I am not really missing an opportunity with that. The amount of time social media takes does not keep up connected but rather leaves us little time for meaningful relationships. Thanks for sharing this decision and good luck with your writing. I look forward to your newsletter.
Thank you Elizabeth 😊💚
So glad I found you. I’m not on instagram. I’m older so never had it but lots if RUclipsrs suggest I check out their instagram. Trying not to fall prey. Looking forward to your writing:)
So happy to have you here! ☺
Hello Molly, it's Holly here. Enjoy your new found freedom and direction. 🙂🌺
Yes, please, to stories and recipes! Congratulations on doing what's best for you. I look forward to future content here.
Good for you!!! Yaaayyyyy!!! Glad you're going to continue RUclips. I love your videos. I love your Skye!! 🐾🐾🖤🖤
Thank you! She is starting to get a wee fan club! :)
Molly so happy you decided to stay on RUclips! I love your vlogs! I am an older Scottish big city dweller, Toronto actually, but love your vlogs and can always find something inspirational and relevant. Also love your newsletter. I cant find the same connection with people I follow on Instagram so don’t go on it very often. Keep up the great work and look forward to seeing your channel grow.
Thank you Elizabeth! 😊💚
Oh Molly, your videos speak to us. Beautiful Soulful Heartfelt videos. You enjoy yourself in your new Life immersed in the beauty of your surroundings. Congratulations on your decision to quit Instagram. Absolutely right in the bigger scheme of things ! Well done in evolving into the decision. Moving forward into your own zone of Happiness, Peace and Harmony ! Thank you for your wonderful videos on youtube ! We love your videos, and fully support your right to be Yourself. You are important, and you matter, and your gut reaction is the correct one ! Take care, dear ! 🙏❤
Thank you for your beautiful comment 😊💚
I’m a newer of your YT followers, but I have to stress how much I love your vlogs! I think it’s a good decision, the one you’ve made! The scenes in this vlog at the beginning, were simply breathtaking… By the way, I ordered and received one of your beautiful Wild Soul T-Shirts; I LOVE IT!! I’m also reading several of the books you mentioned in your vlogs, in the short time I’ve been following your content here. Anyway, all good-stuff! Hugs!!
Well Don Molly, you have made the right decision for yourself. All the best for your future. Bless u xxx
So glad I stumbled on your channel this morning! Love the pace of your videos. I relate to your desire for slow living and I too am from an island. A very small one, one of the 7,107 islands of the Philippines 🇵🇭.
I'm thiiiiiiiiiiis close to dropping a few social media accounts as well. I know I spend WAY too much time on them, but it's also where I connect with a lot of far flung family and friends. So, at this point I check in with myself every few months or so, to see if what and who I'm following still resonates with me. If I find myself skipping or scrolling over their posts or stories more often then not, I have no trouble unfollowing them and moving on.
Great video Molly and such wonderful views!
I think a lot of people, definitely me included are becoming fed up of instagram. Making content for contents sake. And people you follow and want to engage with get lost in the crazy algorithms. It’s also a lot of people just in it to see what free stuff they can get sent. A lot of fakeness. Which I’m sure youtube also has, but it’s much easier to filter that out I’ve found.
Love the honesty 🙌
Love watching your channel x
Hi Molly, all social media is draining. I refuse to do Facebook, I cull Instagram regularly but I have only mainly family accounts I follow (apart from Monty Don and Ben Fogle, oh and a couple of allotment people). I feel for younger people who are stuck in this endless cycle x
Thank you for your videos. I always believe one should listen to their heart and their instincts. Congratulations on your decision.
Thank you 😊💚
I had no idea instagram was so involved and complex. I use it to post the odd photo when we're on holiday. I only ever look at the photos of my friends and those I follow so I don't spend much time on it. Glad you are ditching it and it will be a relief I'm sure. I really enjoy your vlogs and content and of course the superb scenery. We used to pick some heather and put it on the front grill of the car on our picnics! Not sure if people do that anymore, we've been in the US for 25 yrs.
I have never been interested in being on Instagram or Facebook. I love RUclips though and found your channel by accident. I love it! I live in Inverness so we are near neighbours. I enjoyed your day out in Inverness vlog ❤
Aw thanks Karen!
That's good timing for me! I just thought of starting Instagram... I might do a bit more research about how it work. A newletter is also a good idea I would consider. Thanks for the inspiration!
Aww I'm glad, thanks Beatrice :)
thank you for sharing, just recently i felt exactly the same having several jobs, and juggling them all, and not doing any of them well, too much on my plate, just isn,t a good thing. so i resigned from 2 of them. And its was the best decision ever. I needed to refocus and looking through too many lenses it became more like a kaleidescopexxx
Good for you! 😊💚
Well done you are very brave Love and big hugs.
Hi Molly, thanks for making such lovely videos. I recognize myself in so much of the things you talk about. I really like how you approached this 'problem' of instagram and made the decision to stop and I feel this could be helpful for myself too, but I also like sharing photo's of my vegetable garden, drawings, etc. and I have a little blog where I sometimes write but the only reason people find them and read them is bc I share them on instagram. Of course the power is in the sharing, and not so much in the number of people that see it (although it feels a bit sad if noone would ever read my blog again :)). I do wonder about your experiences with you tube, how was it to start with this and did (and do you still) use just a normal phone to shoot the videos or a more fancy video camera? I love the idea of substack and just subscribed to yours, but being Dutch and only having people in my acquentaince reading my blogs, it feels a bit strange to switch to English, although it would mean a broader audience. Sorry for rambling on :) warm wishes 🌻 Meike
Thank you very much for sharing my friend 👍 new friend here 👍 keep well
I love your content, thanks for this video! 😀
I drooped fb insta and Twitter about 2 years ago and would never use tik tok. I bought a Polaroid camera and take pictures of my kids put them in an album.
Me too, I feel like all those apps take a lot of my time. The question I'm asking is why? What's the point in seeing what other people do? One day I'll quit, but I want to use it to promote my future bussiness. I hope it'll work.
For me Instagram is like a chit chat, it's ok from time to time, but can be emotionally exhausting! Facebook is more like a family dinners, you go because you are family, but sometimes things get nasty (cannot believe what uncle XX posted again...)! RUclips is more like a chat with a friend 😊
Youve inspired me to close my facebook and instagram. Im not a vlogger or creator. I just want peace nature and happiness. I do love youtube so i can enjoy creators like you.💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏
I'm so pleased! I hope it brings you peace 🙏😊💚
I'm losing my home here in America and I have nowhere to go.
I have 7k followers on instagram and I think about let it go for a few last months. I've lost connection with my community. It takes a lot of time to make content and it looks like noone see my posts. It is very disappointing 😞 Now I'm trying myself in youtube.
I know the feeling! I was thrilled when I hit 20k but I felt I'd lost connection with my community 😕. Good luck with your RUclips! 😊
@@hippyhighlandliving Thank you 🤗
Instagram can mess with our heads with all of those perfect life being post daily. We start to feel bad about our own lifes. Some or the most of them are fake
I left IG at the end of 2020. Never looked back.
This week is my 10th anniversary on RUclips. I'm giving it 3 more months for it to generate enough income otherwise I'm out of here so I can understand why you left Instagram.
Não consegui me adaptar ao Instagram, achei que traz muita ansiedade, gosto mesmo é do RUclips.
You might submit an article to The Simple Things.
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I find Instagram overwhelming in a way that YT does not!
I hope you will continue your YT content! I just found it while planning a trip to Scotland! This is a vibe I love via The Simple Things periodical which I buy at Barnes & Noble in US Central Pennsylvania at premium cost! YT FAVORITES: Homegrown Garden and Chateau Diary.
Please can you show me where to sign up for your news letter? Thank you.
You can put your email in the box on this page (at the bottom) 😊 www.hippyhighlandliving.com/subscribe
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Since you disabled Instagram, the platform will give you 30 days of deactivation. After 30 days, your account will come back being active again.
I appreciate your heart for simplicity and your love of nature, but you have too many interrupting ads. I'm unsubscribing.
well done good choice i quit facebook aka [drama book] in 2020 it was the best thing i did