the loud music bit is hilarious 🤣 also, thank you for the update, it's the best part i also really like the idea that if you spend time on your phone looking at things that are related to your interests it might be much less destructive. i like drawing and DIYing, and i used to be really addicted to instagram and it felt awful. i replaced it with Pinterest for looking at pictures. Pinterest can be addictive too of course, but i find it much much more manageable because it only gives me stuff on drawing and DIY, i don't feel drained after, even if i spend a bit too much time there
This is probably the most thought provoking digital minimalism content I've seen yet for the sole reason that you actually accept your need to sometimes not be productive and even somewhat consumerism. Not only does that feel like a healthier compromise, but it doesn't have the fake "THIS THING CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER!!!!", feel that a lot of this type of media usually has
My way of doing this is with a Phone + Tablet combo. My thought process behind this is the following: 1. Things I would be doing on a phone, I would rather do on a bigger screen anyways. 2. The size and awkwardness of a tablet makes it so that every time I need to connect myself to the internet, I have to do so with intent. I have to actually sit down and find some time to fiddle with a tablet instead of impulsively snatching my phone out of my pocket in the middle of a workday. Having a tablet means that, I don't have to completely give up the functionality of a smartphone while still retaining the philosophy behind a "lite phone".
I'm wanting to do this sort of thing as well, dumbing down my smartphone or buying a dumbphone + getting a tablet for entertainment. I think having the two different devices will make me more conscious of the time spend because the transition from one thing to another will feel more ceremonious, rather than randomly getting sucked into a reddit thread when I originally opened up my phone to check my bank account lol Which tablet did you go with? I'm wondering about the size difference between an iPad mini and regular 11" sizes. I also can't decide between apple and android lol
hey! I found this video so refreshing and relatable! A couple of years ago, I also had a troblesome relationship with my phone, so I deleted some social media that I thought were actual burdens and just felt happier about not wasting so much time on watching things that were not really important at all and didn't bring me any long-term joy (like the joy of actually talking with my friends about an animation or a game that I found, or making my life permanently better by spending a lot of time actually researching a topic that I like and becoming more educated on it!). Now that I mainly use social media only for research and don't have unnecessary stuff in my mind, I find it easier to study and just have more time for recreational activities like listening to my favourite music for hours
I'm genuinely surprised how this doesn't have more views. Here's to hoping it gets more than the original, and thank you as well for the skits, it gave me a good chuckle.
I had the same issue a few years ago. I worked so so hard back then and my doomscrolling was like a "something I need to do to compensate myself". Doomscrolling for hours at night, even when I wasnt enjoying it at all and sleeping very little really damaged my health. So later I learn to enjoy my time with my phone, doing things I like, sharing things I like with people and hobbies I like, research, create and be more me. Love your video, it's a healthy perspective.
I appreciate the update! I'm in a similar situation to you pre-lite phone, and I decided it would work best for me to have a different device altogether for texts and calls (just a dumbphone). But even so, I replaced my social media on my phone with doomscrolling through youtube on my computer, so mindfulness is really what it's about. thank you for the thoughtful video.
Most social media is boring to me also, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and snapchat. I have roughly a minute a day average use on most of them... 0 on snapchat at the moment. I only consider RUclips a social media when I'm being social on it, like right now. It also don't have a messager like all the other apps including TikTok, which I don't use at all. But overall, I just go with the flow, I don't try stopping the use of any apps. I use em till I get board of em, and RUclips is the only app left that I haven't got board of yet, but I've gotten to the point where I've seen every type of content there is on RUclips, 10x over. It's only every once in a few months I see something a slightly original, and I guess that's what keeps me hanging on.
Something I had struggled with for a little while is RUclips shorts. I would get a suggested short on my homepage or something, and then just scroll to see random stuff for a long time. After a while, it got old and I realized that I just don’t like it. I wanna do other stuff. It feels like a waste of time. But now if I want to watch a short that’s in my suggested, instead of scrolling down, I scroll to the right from the edge so that way it goes back. Something about that scrolling up is really addictive and it’s really worrying. But I think I’m mostly past it. There were a couple times I found myself scrolling Twitter too much, but I quickly stopped letting myself do that because I really didn’t like it, for the same reason as RUclips shorts
Crazy enough, I watched a video from Ethan Nestor just yesterday who had this exact idea. A kind of "not smart, but not dumb" phone. I've already deleted a bunch of social media off my phone like reddit and twitter because i recognized that it was making my life more negative than it was enriching it. I think a lot more people are going to realize in the future that while phones are not necessarily bad, there's a point where it becomes too much. Sometimes we don't have to be available 24/7.
i have so much to say about this video that i will make two comments. i love your approach to this video. i related a lot to the Time Limit function of iPhones, in which instead of going from mindless scrolling to productivity, it’s easier to just hit “Ignore Limit.” also the bit with you hitting yourself with the keyboard was pretty funny. i remember watching the first part to this challenge a while back, and it’s nice to see your progress. keep up the good work
I’ve seen a few videos on the same topic. I find it fascinating. My phone has been a lite phone ever since I got my first smart phone. Calls, texts, emails, maps and music. I can’t tell you why I never subscribed to social media. I have nothing against it. I am indifferent about it.
If you like using a phone like a landline, if you can, try using a stand up wireless charger. you can use it exactly like a landline hang up, keep it just barely out of reach.
that's how i changed my digital life. I started to get sucked into the whole "dumb phone" side but then realized that i didnt want to spend fad money for something so redundant. Its all self control. If you are catching yourself wasting away, that's a good first step. Getting a smart watch also helped me minimize my phone usage because all i need in a device is to be reachable for everybody else in my life. Ill spend some time watching youtube in the evening when im done with everything then grab my kindle and read a little something before falling asleep. dont overcomplicate simplifying your life.
I just found your channel through this, and this really is a great video. A lot of people who make videos like this make empty promises to people, but you're straightforward with us. I got rid of my social media a long time ago, i only eventually use twitter and instagram for twenty one pilots stuff, but i don't spend more than 2 minutes a day on there so i think it's fine. Also during the part where you mentioned you scroll ebay to find games i was like "that's literally me", i do that every day and sometimes end up getting really good game deals that will last me very long, it's a cool thing to do (i got mario kart ds for 10$, try beating that)
It’s kinda crazy if you’re scrolling endlessly through your phone even if you have the mini this is a good vid hopefully it helps me and a lot of other people
I think the Apple Watch with an E-SIM is great for such purpose too. You can get calls, messages and you can listen to music via Bluetooth headphones but you the screen is to small to use it to distract yourself.
I have no social media on my phone. I only use FB and for me to check that I login from my laptop or check on my iPad.. my phone is a tool for certain tasks, same for my iPad and laptop. No need to have a one device fits all category. I think more people should give their phones more purpose instead of just consumption. That’s why we have these mini tablets of phones today… iPhone mini FTW.
That's why in Buddhism they say it's a good thing to get completely utterly fed up with samsara, so that you get properly motivated to cultivate and reach enlightenment.
I have 3 phones. An iPhone se, pixel 8,and an LG v30. I'm gonna turn the iPhone into like a pda or something I need to be able to locate my keys from anywhere
i dont use light phones but i use debloated phones bloatware is garbage and people look at my phone and think im some sort of minimalist im not i use the apps everyone else uses and everything else is bloatware.
the loud music actually got me
the loud music bit is hilarious 🤣 also, thank you for the update, it's the best part
i also really like the idea that if you spend time on your phone looking at things that are related to your interests it might be much less destructive. i like drawing and DIYing, and i used to be really addicted to instagram and it felt awful. i replaced it with Pinterest for looking at pictures. Pinterest can be addictive too of course, but i find it much much more manageable because it only gives me stuff on drawing and DIY, i don't feel drained after, even if i spend a bit too much time there
Ik! I was like “oh no another youtuber who put music way too loud”
This is probably the most thought provoking digital minimalism content I've seen yet for the sole reason that you actually accept your need to sometimes not be productive and even somewhat consumerism. Not only does that feel like a healthier compromise, but it doesn't have the fake "THIS THING CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER!!!!", feel that a lot of this type of media usually has
My way of doing this is with a Phone + Tablet combo.
My thought process behind this is the following:
1. Things I would be doing on a phone, I would rather do on a bigger screen anyways.
2. The size and awkwardness of a tablet makes it so that every time I need to connect myself to the internet, I have to do so with intent. I have to actually sit down and find some time to fiddle with a tablet instead of impulsively snatching my phone out of my pocket in the middle of a workday.
Having a tablet means that, I don't have to completely give up the functionality of a smartphone while still retaining the philosophy behind a "lite phone".
I like that
That’s exactly what I started doing trying to make my phone just a phone
@@SirKilot try minimalist phone if you are in android. it really helped me
I'm wanting to do this sort of thing as well, dumbing down my smartphone or buying a dumbphone + getting a tablet for entertainment. I think having the two different devices will make me more conscious of the time spend because the transition from one thing to another will feel more ceremonious, rather than randomly getting sucked into a reddit thread when I originally opened up my phone to check my bank account lol
Which tablet did you go with? I'm wondering about the size difference between an iPad mini and regular 11" sizes. I also can't decide between apple and android lol
THE FINAL SCENE EDIT THO
I didn't expect that at all, making it hit him in the face must have been really hard to edit. Almost curious how they did it
@@nonetrix3066 he secretly had a twin brother the whole time
hey! I found this video so refreshing and relatable!
A couple of years ago, I also had a troblesome relationship with my phone, so I deleted some social media that I thought were actual burdens and just felt happier about not wasting so much time on watching things that were not really important at all and didn't bring me any long-term joy (like the joy of actually talking with my friends about an animation or a game that I found, or making my life permanently better by spending a lot of time actually researching a topic that I like and becoming more educated on it!).
Now that I mainly use social media only for research and don't have unnecessary stuff in my mind, I find it easier to study and just have more time for recreational activities like listening to my favourite music for hours
ngl, the bit with the other you playing the keyboard is hilarius
I'm genuinely surprised how this doesn't have more views. Here's to hoping it gets more than the original, and thank you as well for the skits, it gave me a good chuckle.
I had the same issue a few years ago. I worked so so hard back then and my doomscrolling was like a "something I need to do to compensate myself". Doomscrolling for hours at night, even when I wasnt enjoying it at all and sleeping very little really damaged my health. So later I learn to enjoy my time with my phone, doing things I like, sharing things I like with people and hobbies I like, research, create and be more me. Love your video, it's a healthy perspective.
I appreciate the update! I'm in a similar situation to you pre-lite phone, and I decided it would work best for me to have a different device altogether for texts and calls (just a dumbphone). But even so, I replaced my social media on my phone with doomscrolling through youtube on my computer, so mindfulness is really what it's about. thank you for the thoughtful video.
tbh maturing is realizing its more fun to go outside than sit and scroll on social media all day
Fax
I've done both, and both are fun, but going outside can be pretty boring if there literally ain't nothing to do... especially out here in the country.
Most social media is boring to me also, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and snapchat.
I have roughly a minute a day average use on most of them... 0 on snapchat at the moment.
I only consider RUclips a social media when I'm being social on it, like right now. It also don't have a messager like all the other apps including TikTok, which I don't use at all.
But overall, I just go with the flow, I don't try stopping the use of any apps. I use em till I get board of em, and RUclips is the only app left that I haven't got board of yet, but I've gotten to the point where I've seen every type of content there is on RUclips, 10x over.
It's only every once in a few months I see something a slightly original, and I guess that's what keeps me hanging on.
@@DaltonLaynefr
我很想嘗試只用nokia那種最簡單的手機，但工作上總是需要加一些群組或是即時通訊。有次和同事談到這個，他們說懷念之前只有e-mail通訊的時候，一方面也大大減少下班後還被公司綁住的機會。現在這個世代似乎是沒有智慧型手機就是你的錯，因為你會造成身邊人的困擾，連找路都要問人，但大家忘記沒有手機的時候是如何找路的，人和人之間的距離反而很近，互相幫助而聚在一起：）
@@goblinnnn Bruh why did you reply to a Chinese comment in Japanese
@@arunraman6630 Tu ne peux pas traduire frérot?
Oversettelse er veldig viktig.@@XSquidbeatsX
@@arunraman6630 глобализация интернета. Благо, ютуб теперь умеет переводить сообщения (в мобильной версии, а в браузере можно плагины использовать)
estoy de acuerdo contigo, al esta constantemente conectados siento que hemos perdido hasta privacidad en el trabajo
Something I had struggled with for a little while is RUclips shorts. I would get a suggested short on my homepage or something, and then just scroll to see random stuff for a long time. After a while, it got old and I realized that I just don’t like it. I wanna do other stuff. It feels like a waste of time. But now if I want to watch a short that’s in my suggested, instead of scrolling down, I scroll to the right from the edge so that way it goes back. Something about that scrolling up is really addictive and it’s really worrying. But I think I’m mostly past it. There were a couple times I found myself scrolling Twitter too much, but I quickly stopped letting myself do that because I really didn’t like it, for the same reason as RUclips shorts
Me too
I love the homage to your first video's music levels! Very clever way to point out where you've come from! Great video, everyone needs to see this!
Crazy enough, I watched a video from Ethan Nestor just yesterday who had this exact idea. A kind of "not smart, but not dumb" phone. I've already deleted a bunch of social media off my phone like reddit and twitter because i recognized that it was making my life more negative than it was enriching it.
I think a lot more people are going to realize in the future that while phones are not necessarily bad, there's a point where it becomes too much. Sometimes we don't have to be available 24/7.
Very nuanced and well-articulated response on a topic I’ve been obsessing over for a while. Also, the song was a banger 🤣
That third beat of the music actually got me giggling well done on that. Nice video!
The final Scene got me lol
Bro the music guy cameo is insane 💀
i have so much to say about this video that i will make two comments. i love your approach to this video. i related a lot to the Time Limit function of iPhones, in which instead of going from mindless scrolling to productivity, it’s easier to just hit “Ignore Limit.” also the bit with you hitting yourself with the keyboard was pretty funny. i remember watching the first part to this challenge a while back, and it’s nice to see your progress. keep up the good work
First seconds of the video reminded me that "enough, Reggie" moment from Shrek 2 lol
just under 75 views what this video deserves more
Then shear it wit other people
sitting at 15k and rising now :3
I’ve seen a few videos on the same topic. I find it fascinating. My phone has been a lite phone ever since I got my first smart phone. Calls, texts, emails, maps and music. I can’t tell you why I never subscribed to social media. I have nothing against it. I am indifferent about it.
Great video! You're a good story teller and editor
Enjoyed this video. Bless the algorithm
love the humor of the loud music.
If you like using a phone like a landline, if you can, try using a stand up wireless charger. you can use it exactly like a landline hang up, keep it just barely out of reach.
I had paused the video to make sure the music wasn’t coming from another tab. Funny bit 😂
Thank you for the idea! I had a old iphone 7 plus and used that as a lite phone :)
Perfect amount of humour 🤣 earned a sub
that's how i changed my digital life. I started to get sucked into the whole "dumb phone" side but then realized that i didnt want to spend fad money for something so redundant. Its all self control. If you are catching yourself wasting away, that's a good first step. Getting a smart watch also helped me minimize my phone usage because all i need in a device is to be reachable for everybody else in my life. Ill spend some time watching youtube in the evening when im done with everything then grab my kindle and read a little something before falling asleep. dont overcomplicate simplifying your life.
Such a good video! Appreciate the update from your last on the topic!
I enjoyed this update, thanks for sharing.
Nice video, very informative and thorough!
I just found your channel through this, and this really is a great video. A lot of people who make videos like this make empty promises to people, but you're straightforward with us. I got rid of my social media a long time ago, i only eventually use twitter and instagram for twenty one pilots stuff, but i don't spend more than 2 minutes a day on there so i think it's fine.
Also during the part where you mentioned you scroll ebay to find games i was like "that's literally me", i do that every day and sometimes end up getting really good game deals that will last me very long, it's a cool thing to do (i got mario kart ds for 10$, try beating that)
I just rewatched that original video a couple days ago
The lite iphone series came back once again!
Last scene 😂
I almost stopped watching the video because of the loud music. :D
It’s kinda crazy if you’re scrolling endlessly through your phone even if you have the mini this is a good vid hopefully it helps me and a lot of other people
Music dude, don't be sad, we ❤ U,
hahahahaaha love the music part
That's such a good ending
I think the Apple Watch with an E-SIM is great for such purpose too. You can get calls, messages and you can listen to music via Bluetooth headphones but you the screen is to small to use it to distract yourself.
Damn i thought this was a big channel. Great Video. :))
I have no social media on my phone. I only use FB and for me to check that I login from my laptop or check on my iPad.. my phone is a tool for certain tasks, same for my iPad and laptop. No need to have a one device fits all category. I think more people should give their phones more purpose instead of just consumption. That’s why we have these mini tablets of phones today… iPhone mini FTW.
This is what's called a PEBCAC aka "Problem exists between chair and computer"
the sequel we all needed
Final scene edit is lit. can you please do a tutorial.
that phone case is good can you provide link for that lite phone case?
I love your case in your normal phone! Haha where can I find it ?
That's why in Buddhism they say it's a good thing to get completely utterly fed up with samsara, so that you get properly motivated to cultivate and reach enlightenment.
That final was lit 🔥
the end was so good
that greenish case looks great. whats the brand?
i am really thinking about taking my phone to apple apps only.
I double tapped to forward and the video played 2x or something. O thought RUclips glitched or something.
today i learned that you can set time limits on apps
dont know why i didnt think of it before but yea ig that works
Legendary way to improve on those loud music comments.
Good video. Ironically i couldnt fully pay attention because my attention span is just that fried due to excessive phone use
Don't know what all the comments are about, the music is a banger and watched the last video just for it :)
just under 2k views now. needs much more
From where do you have the green wallpaper and the case?
I have 3 phones. An iPhone se, pixel 8,and an LG v30. I'm gonna turn the iPhone into like a pda or something I need to be able to locate my keys from anywhere
Can i get the green wallpaper of your lite phone please sir
That was a very nice intro haha
Nice video man! 😄
I tried this with my old Iphone SE 2, but without a SIM card it was stuttering and impossible to use.
whats the black phone case and model?
That was a great video.
But android phones like android 10 have already simple mode or kids mode or senior mode with only few needed apps... or simply disable or delete apps
I would love if I can just delete RUclips Shorts. These Short Videos kill me 😅
Can you list the music in the beginning of the video?
Wheres the wallpaper from??😭
how did he do that final scene? does he have a twin brother or he's just pro in editing 😲
Can i get the wallpaper link please?
nice video
Que cara mais simpatico, otimo video!
I love this video 😊
Good video subbed
Name of the Beginning BGM
HOW DID YOU DO THE FINAL BIT!? 😂
Ceep going 👌🔥
You would love the band washed out
Phone cases ?
please add chapters
i dont use light phones but i use debloated phones bloatware is garbage and people look at my phone and think im some sort of minimalist im not i use the apps everyone else uses and everything else is bloatware.
here before this went viral
You look like Steve Wozniak
you are super handsome. thanks for this! i mean, not saying thanks cus youre handsome but i could if your parents asked me to
before this gets viral xd
And there is a reason why iPhone SE's are better than Samsung ultras:
"Because they are worse."
But what about sigma alpha brainrot :(
Wow
Great video, but PLEASE PLEASE FOR THE SAKE OF GOD CLEAN YOUR PHONE CASE ESPECIALLY THE WHITE ONE..
I believe it’s not dirty; it seems to be one of those cases made from recycled materials. Could be wrong though.
@@LuisMercadoorgyeah it’s a recycled case I’m pretty sure
I need to know how you hit yourself XD
this is literally tdah
how the fuck did you film that last shot
aside from the video
if you were a viking, you'd be badass
finally
😄