I quit social media for 365 Days to improve my life
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 17. 06. 2024
- Today, I share my experience of quitting social media. It changed my life for the better and the lessons and discoveries along this journey can also change yours.
I hope it motivates you to take the leap and stop being a consumer.
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0:00 - Introduction
2:57 - Part 1 - What happened leading up to that decision
10:57 - Part 2 - The journey itself (3 Key Lessons)
22:57 - Part 3 - The aftermath - Jak na to + styl
itâs really lonely when you donât have friends to fall back on lol but not having to deal with anxiety and comparison feels nice đ
I get it⊠I spent 5 years in isolation. Away from everybody. I still sometimes feel this way.
Itâs interesting eh?
After awhile, you feel stupid for posting things on (sc,insta, ex) It makes you feel good at the same time when you let go bc you not like everyone else.. we got to find solitude in are selfs to get betterđȘđŒ
Youâre not alone. Making friends as an adult is hard. Can you join a new hobby or sport or book club and meet people?
Hi Kris! Thank you so much for this video. I deleted all of my social media (but not CZcams) three weeks ago and the things that I loved before such as reading, writing, drawing, dancing, travelling and walking came back to life. I felt so much better my head was clear I felt like I had my own universe whenever I did things on my own. I don't watch the news either probably for six years now itâs just all nonsense and BS. News is just meant to distract you from reality. I feel more creative when I donât have social media and Iâm not scared to interact to people or socialize to people. Itâs just so much better đ„°â€ïž I wanna create video like this soon and share my thought and perspective đ„°đ
Hey! Thank you so much for listening to my tea. Iâm beyond happy to hear you took the leap and trusted your intuition. Congrats!
I love to hear that youâre getting back involved with the things that you love! Thatâs powerful!! I look forward to watching the video you creat! Keep me posted :)
Quit February 11th 2021 best decision of my life. Went from broke to rich have 3 businesses 2 children staff retired living my dream. I will never go back. I tell my wife take a day off you will see how much of your life you get back but never will. Sleep improves instantly and brain over thinking completely stops. Have more time to listen to your inner voice
Thank you for sharing this
Itâs great to e-meet you! Thank you for sharing your story. This is very powerful and all too common when we take control of our lives (mind). Keep spreading your light đ
going on 4 months of no social media, it feels amazing. even when i try to get back onto it i dont feel the incessant need to scroll. i actually find it quite boring, and the things/hobbies i focus on now are way more interesting and fulfilling than scrolling.
I finally deleted social media and I feel calmer but restless too I keep scrolling on my damn phone for finding something else when Im bored. CZcams is a big addiction too. Its inspiring and I want to find the answers of what to do with my life and what to do instead of wasting my time on social media or tv. And you are right.... Im the only one who have the answers what to do. Nowone else. Thanks for a great video â€
Thank you for your comment and sharing your experience. I completely understand. Itâs been over a year and I still catch myself grabbing my phone and after a few seconds Iâm like what am I even doing haha. Weâre programmedâŠ
I started reading to pass the time. I notice a lot of joy. Just need to find the type of reading you like. Can be fictional, non fictional, self development, etc. it just feeds the mind with healthier information than a phone..
@@mindfulnesskris thank you for your answer đI do read a lot of books, mostly biography . But found myself scrolling anytime Im bored or restless. I have to learn to leave the phone in another room. Yes we are programmed, you are so right.
We do so many things without thinking. I guess we have to be more mindful and change our habits. Thank you for great videos. They really inspire me. I will try to meditate. đ
May I add something??
If you need a place to express yourself, write down memories, ideas, doodles etc.. How about a Journal or notebook? It has helped me. đđđ
@@oldsoul4762 I write in my journal , not everyday but when I feel the need and also read more.
Iâve been reading and journaling instead â€â€
I completely agree with you. I did it for three months. Totally get your perspective entirely.
Right?! It feels like power is given back to us. Weâre not walking zombies lol. Happy to hear you took a 3 month break đ
I wanted to quit gaming and social media for so long, and I eventually did in January. But I like to discuss random topics with people, and so my friends once I told them about my idea tried to tell me that I am wrong, and that social media isnât bad, calling me dumb to begin with. I did listen at first but I am so glad I have ended up where I am now. Sometimes I feel upset and feel like I miss the âonlineâ people, however I am aware itâs just my brain being used to all the attention I was getting, even though being completely aware that most of them didnât care that much as I have.
I always felt useless, but now? After three months, I already got a plan, I want to become a psychiatrist and I know that I have all time in the world right now without medias and games, I feel really motivated and happy with my life choices. So yeah I agree with everything completely, and also thank you. People like you made me realise how much I missed my real life.
Hey!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us :)
It means so much hearing other peopleâs stories. It confirms that weâre all dealing with similar things.
Congrats on the strength to respect yourself. You need to be strong to go against âthe normâ
Iâm happy to hear about your plan. Itâs an amazing plan! Sending you some love along your journey
Lots of truth you spoke. Thanks for the vulnerability. Struggled with the same addictions and plus some. Gave them up in January. At first, the free time was SO overwhelming, not to mention how hard it is to kick the dependency I had on thc. Now I am tapping into outlets I love and it is growing my character. I find pleasure in the small things in life and I feel little need to be on my phone l, besides for work and the a CZcams video here and there. Take care.
Thank you for watching and sharing your insights! Itâs very powerful that youâre tapping into your wisdom and enjoying the little things. Sending you some love along your journey!
Incredible story of transformation, Kris, and appreciate you speaking up on addictions. 8 years ago, I almost spent a year without a smartphone, mostly in nature. Never felt as a-live as back then: reconnecting back to myself. Changed my life.
Thank you Simon. I appreciate your kind words. You are full of wisdom and I love hearing from you.
That time in nature for you must have been powerful. Iâd love to hear the top 3 lessons you got from your experience if you donât mind sharing?
I enjoyed your video,. Personally I loath the way social media molds us as creators and spectators. It's societal cancer. Yes there's good in it too but ultimately a life without it is so much more peaceful and beautiful. Good luck with your channel Kris.
I agree with you completely. Creator or non creator. Always being molded into somethingâŠ
Thank you for your kind words. Sending you some good energy!
Iâm so sick of SM. I realize how much time I spent posting and scrolling and I donât have anything to show for it. It didnât strengthen my relationships. If anything it weakened them. Humans are supposed to interact with each other instead of a screen. Plus why let a platform decide what type of content you see? Itâs too easy for someone to sway you in whatever direction they wish. If I got really sick or died, whoâd be there or go to my funeral? Probably none of them because I havenât built real relationships. Iâm a better parent without it. My time is my own now.
I had a complete breakdown and deleted my insta, tik tok etc. I just felt so bad because I had allowed myself to become so influenced and wasted so much money after seeing things like it was nothing.
Never feel bad for something you did. Iâm sure you got many lessons from such experience. Fortunately, weâre a species that learn from our decisions. This allows us to learn and not do things that donât bring us value or create negative influence. It sounds like you are out of that dangerous social media loop, and thatâs something to celebrate đ
Been off Facebook, Instagram & Snapchat for three years now and it's been the best decision I've ever made. However, I'm finding myself doom scrolling on TikTok now and am really feeling the comparison hit me hard sometimes. And with what I'd like to do as a career kinda requires social media, session drummer. Other than that I want to be off all social media
Thanks for sharing your experience with social media. I hear you⊠itâs such a difficult journey. The world continues to become more and more digital. Therefore, where the eye balls are, is where the work is⊠Iâm also trying to find that healthy balance of understanding we need it for work, but, also putting our mental wellbeing first. Itâs all about mindful consumption and self discipline. Giving yourself 30 minutes a day max. When you notice the mindless scrolling, you stop right awayâŠ
Hope you find your healthy balance đ
I never cried so much just deleting and seeing how much time I wasted. Whatâs the point of going back if yu wanted to quit in the first place? â€I hope one day our society will wake up from this consumption đ„°
Thanks you for giving the good advice manâ€ïž
Thank you, I'm starting today. đ±
Keep up the great work man! love the content!
Thanks man! I appreciate that! If you got any video ideas for me Iâd love to hear them!
Wow, man, what a great video! I've been going through some hard times because I'm 20 and still don't know what career to pursue. I'm in university but have been having second thoughts about my major since I entered. And when I delete instagram, I always get those thoughts of pressure about my life path and feel bad, but I know it's something I have to do. These days, I've learned to think of it more softly and don't put too much pressure in myself because I'm still young, but I need this time to find out more things about myself. However, one of my friends is going back to germany, and instagram would be helpful, but until he came to Brazil, he had no social media, and we talked about its cons. Still don't know how we'll keep in touch, but surely getting off is the best thing to do. This video was the motivation I needed to do it. Thank you so much!!
At 16 I did the same and now at 21 I feel like it was so worth it as most social media made me feel drained rather than connected and happy
I'm on week 3 of no social media (besides CZcams), hope to never go back :)
The last thing that people quit is the politics, news and fightig and chaos, that sucks peopleÂŽs energy. instead of gaining energy with nice people and hobbies.
Does it ever⊠thank you for sharing this. You are absolutely correct. I do not think there is anything worse than that⊠itâs poison
It is day 2 for me, except youtube
Thank you it was a nice drive with you đ
Thank you for your time and attention đ glad it brought value!
Awesome video ~ thanks for the inspiration and sharing this video đđ„â€ïžđđ
Thank you for your kind words and watching the video!! Deeply appreciate it đ
I used to hardly go on social media but not working at the moment and being home itâs so hard not to scroll for hours. It was also taking away my time from God and my own personal thoughts so Iâve been consciously trying to get off of social media. I realized when I was happier and stronger in my faith I wouldnât go on it as much. Just remember to be present, live in the moment Those moments are being wasted when you spend it on your phone. Now to get off of CZcams more..
I've been thinking abt it.
I'm ready to do it.
I'm watching from the Caribbean islands đ
P.s you're cute
I quit Facebook in 2022 and decided to give up Instagram for this summer. I just want to work on finding myself.
Thanks !
Guy from Nepal currently in Canada here; glad you were in Nepal! Been on the same journey of no SM for about a month; the amount of shit I don't have to deal with now is just so massive. I have clarity, I have focus, get things done. The boredom that comes with it is a part of it but you slowly learn to channel your boredom to something productive (or better, just enjoy the boredom staring the sky). It's interesting to note that you have a tendency to be hooked to youtube (which I did earlier) but now I've been a bit strict on myself; just 1-2random good videos now and then once in 2-3 days. I currently feel like this is where I always want to be, not stuck on my phone but rather listening and being aware of all the stuff around me. Kudos to you! SM is shit designed to make your life shit! One can definitely live without it.
Hey! Thank you for your comment and sharing your wisdom with us. Iâm extremely joyful to hear your growth without social media.
Itâs very powerful what you are doing. Very mindful of your journey as thatâs all we can ask for đ
@@mindfulnesskris Thanks, mate. If everything goes well, I might see you in Nepal at the end of the year! Keep inspiring!!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I am about to do the same...
My pleasure. Thank you for listening! You got this, you will notice a massive improvement in your journey through life, it will change everything for you đ
@@mindfulnesskrisToday I woke up and I understood why IG kept me in a loop of unhappiness. It kept showing me how little and insignificant I was in this mainly "happy" and "partying" world. On top of everything when you see your ex there doing the same with someone else. It is very detrimental to your health when you are lonely already. I remember I was much happier when I did not have IG. Of course, I was also not as aware of my wounds as I am now, but still... You video makes so much sense.
Thank you for sharing. We are going through the same thing & are excited for this new journey of mindfulness + business without social media.
I miss this guy lol my childhood best friend â€
No way!!! As if this video found you đ I miss you too, so many memories and such a great time with you! Hope all is well đ
All Is well Brother ! I found this video because I was looking for where you've been ?! but looks like you're doing the right thing !! I'd love too get in contact bro !
Iâm on day three n only keeping my CZcams . I realized how pointless social media is đesp If itâs not making me money
I have been for 3 years without social media
Hi kris... I underestimated you and just said to myself hey look at his video as well, but i really connected with lot of stuff that you said, reasonable and wise .. i deleted my Instagram 2 years ago and still don't like that but my weakness is CZcams and im really struggling with it
I deleted all platforms and only have instagram but I barely go there
Amazing!! Iâm really happy to hear that. Itâs all about mindful consumption, sounds like youâre doing the right thing!
I deleted all of my Socals including CZcams in 2020 because of the Pandemic infact I stayed offline intel everything started calming down.
But how would one find knowledge and like minded people or watch you on CZcams? I quit social for following people I know and use it as a learning and in-powering tool. Itâs all on how you use it to be honest. knowledge is power!
Yes, I completely agree. Mindful consumption is powerful. It sounds like thatâs what youâre doing :)
Good Stuff
Thank you! đ
I don't know how to handle my youtube addiction. I guess if I had friends and family it would be easier
Been quit and deleted Facebook,Instagram and Tiktok a years ago.... feeling so great and so much better.... i dont have to say something stupid on facebook post when im drunk....not gonna share the photos of me go to gym on Instagram....never gonna watch the sexy half nude dancing girls on Tiktok..đđđ....
Happy to hear you took control! Itâs crazy what these platforms do to us. Thanks for sharing your story đ
Do you consider CZcams as social media?
Iâd say it is but itâs more info about things and how to do them.. than just photography of perfect moments
@bahdabingbahdahboop I do consider it as social media. I agree with the other comment, itâs a platform form of deeper information and less transactional than a quick swipe. You as the user has more control. But, still a media platform and itâs our job to be mindful on that!
I subscribed so fast I am going throw the same thing
I appreciate the support!! Sending you love :)
Good video - youâll be addicted to CZcams in no time
Thank you!
If I am, please help me đ
CZcams the final frontier; gotta get off CZcams too đđ
Aint CZcams social media? And if you broke and ugly social media is nice because you can floss and filter
Dude SKAP is a Hypocrite!!! This fool said Jokic has no help lmao. The same excuse Lebron Fanboys use WOW!!!!
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