I Quit Social Media For 1 Month - And It Was The Best Choice I Ever Made

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  • čas přidán 9. 01. 2018
  • I quit social media for a month. So, I quit Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter. I just needed a break. It was time to cut myself off.
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    Following is the transcript of the video:
    I stopped using social media this morning and my brain is going crazy. I just realized how often I glance down just to see if I have a notification. When I wake up in the morning, on the way to work, on the train, walking from the train to work, sometimes at work - sorry - when I get home from work. It's constant.
    I watched a TED Talk by Doctor Cal Newport and he said going on social media is like going to the casino. You're anticipating getting likes and you come out of it. You go back in thinking, “I’ll get the reward next time. I’ll get the reward next time. I’ll get the reward next time.” And you just sit around waiting for a notification to come around so you can go back.
    I think I'm probably not the only person in my generation who feels this way. I have friends who use Facebook to promote their music shows and send invites for birthday parties. It's a very big part of my social life and that might be something I'm missing.
    I'm hoping with this social media fast that my brain will kind of recalibrate itself - go back to my life pre-social media. I hope to become more focused, more productive, for my brain to be a little less scattered and all over the place. I really hope I inspire other people to do this because as an avid social media user, I'd like to prove that we don't need it.
    Here’s how it went.
    The first day of my social media cleanse was a Friday so I was at work and I wasn't - shouldn't have been on my phone anyway. I woke up on Saturday to go to brunch with my friend. She was an hour late and I had nothing to distract myself. Day two, my solution for being social media free was “let's text every person I know because I'm so bored.” And then once I got back to work it got a little easier. Coworkers were trying to get me to watch videos on Twitter. Within the first week, I was cured of my addictive thumb swiping and checking my phone.
    The verdict:
    I wake up feeling way more rested. I spend 9 hours a day staring at a screen at my job and cutting down on screen time outside of the office has changed my world. I don't have as many headaches, I don't feel tired all the time. It just makes so much sense. As the experiment went on, I started to feel like there were extra hours in the day, like I was given this gift of reading time and cooking time and exercise time. I realized that once I'm tired, I just surrender. I just go to bed. It’s like whatever. I don't need to sit there and be like: must stay awake. Must consume content. It’s like no! Just go to bed, you freak!
    This experiment has revolutionized my productivity at work. If you had checked in with me before this experiment I would have 30 tabs open doing random research and tweeting and checking Slack. I was a productivity nightmare.
    My well-being has improved tenfold. My mind has never been so clear. I feel like I'm learning how to properly communicate in a world without social media. I’ve been given more time with my thoughts.
    I know a lot of people who will mind-numbingly scroll instead of just sitting with their thoughts and dealing with their emotions and all the things that have happened in their day and their week and their month.
    We’ve got to focus on ourselves for a little bit and not every random stranger you’re friends with on Facebook.
    I learned that "FOMO" isn't real if you don't know what you're missing out on. If there was a party that I missed, I don't know about it so I don't care! I'm not seeing people's Instagrams from it and I'm not seeing Snapchat videos and I'm not feeling like I missed out on anything because I'm not seeing it.
    I would urge you to delete one social media app from your phone. See if you miss it. See if it changes your life. See if you notice how much time you had been spending on that app.
    I was really scared of quitting social media at first. I thought I would miss out on a ton of things. It actually turned out to be the best choice I’ve ever made and I really encourage you to do the same.
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  • @struggle375
    @struggle375 Před 6 lety +4951

    anyone else pretty much only use youtube?

  • @theshadowless9110
    @theshadowless9110 Před 6 lety +969

    I got rid of all social media and I got to meet my parents. They seem like nice people...

  • @JosephColella
    @JosephColella Před 6 lety +773

    The “best” social media platform is CZcams cause it s very educational. It doesn t feel like ur using social media when ur on CZcams cause ur always learning

    • @JosephColella
      @JosephColella Před 6 lety +10

      Without a doubt. With Instagram, u really have to try to not scroll passively. A lot of ppl just scroll passively. Also, providing value to the table is important on Instagram like leaving insightful comments

    • @JosephColella
      @JosephColella Před 6 lety +1

      Yup, the day flies

    • @Yatukih_001
      @Yatukih_001 Před 5 lety +1

      Disagreed. Bitchute is way more user friendly.

    • @catherinewylie6959
      @catherinewylie6959 Před 5 lety +7

      And the dumb thing about social media is that if you comment, you are somehow expected to keep track of the replies and like the comments, etc. Exhausting! Here, it doens't really matter.Not a social network. I love youtube. I've learned so much and my attention is kept longer on topics I actually want to know about and sought after actively, not by passively scrolling.

    • @mulqitsani
      @mulqitsani Před 4 lety +3

      Yes, compared to other social media, but it depends on the person himself

  • @MonotonousVariables-
    @MonotonousVariables- Před 5 lety +198

    Social media has made me tooo sensitive to depression and anxiety. Now i am calm in all life situation like talking, moving out, excercise, reading ,yoga ,meditation.

  • @NatanJara
    @NatanJara Před 6 lety +4283

    It's now 3 years I'm completely out of social media, I just use youtube to learn new stuff. The life out social media is way more healthy.

    • @kunal7373
      @kunal7373 Před 6 lety +121

      Natan Jara same with me... i only use youtube....

    • @fuchu92
      @fuchu92 Před 6 lety +61

      Yep i shut down almost my entire social media, im just use youtube, but im still mess around if someone mention me on comment, just to reply a message

    • @imvitesh3789
      @imvitesh3789 Před 6 lety +1

      Same here

    • @smokiingkills1838
      @smokiingkills1838 Před 6 lety

      Natan slg

    • @hilarym74
      @hilarym74 Před 6 lety +19

      Natan Jara my boyfriend and I too have been out of social media for 2 years too we only use CZcams well.

  • @kingstephenii2227
    @kingstephenii2227 Před 6 lety +214

    I've been off social media for nearly two years. Best thing I ever did. You don't have to see all the hate that goes on in the world, no fake news, no conspiracy theorists. It's heaven.

    • @GreasyAllstar
      @GreasyAllstar Před 6 lety +5

      I've been off of it now for two years as well and been doing a lot more productive things in my life instead of being on a phone.

    • @feelitnowmrkrabs1840
      @feelitnowmrkrabs1840 Před 5 lety +4

      same here!! not quite as long as two years though lol, but i cant see myself going back😊 i feel so much more free

  • @jackmellberg4488
    @jackmellberg4488 Před 6 lety +333

    I’m 13 and I will never get social media

    • @gebaskaras
      @gebaskaras Před 6 lety +39

      Craz Tech yessss. Please dont

    • @mariokartfanatic1731
      @mariokartfanatic1731 Před 6 lety +18

      Smart move
      (I said the same thing, still don’t have it besides CZcams)

    • @user-ml4kf7bk9k
      @user-ml4kf7bk9k Před 6 lety +30

      I wish I were you, that's about the age I got addicted.

    • @jackmellberg4488
      @jackmellberg4488 Před 6 lety +3

      Yeah it happens to everyone CZcams is my social media

    • @trishafebs700
      @trishafebs700 Před 6 lety +10

      Good choice! You’ll grow up wise 😉

  • @patriciamcallister6168
    @patriciamcallister6168 Před 6 lety +286

    I laughed so hard when you said that you found there was extra hours in the day. It's amazing how beautiful the world actually is once we finally see it away from our phones

  • @ashesxxxx1372
    @ashesxxxx1372 Před 6 lety +246

    I haven't had facebook since maybe 2011. Never had twitter/Snapchat or Instagram. People are boring and I don't care what they are doing.

    • @MA-ec7dp
      @MA-ec7dp Před 6 lety +43

      “People are boring and I don’t care what they’re doing” 😂😂😂

    • @manitarie
      @manitarie Před 6 lety +28

      the last sentence is probably the best thing i have seen in my life i am not kidding it is true honestly

  • @mathewslater5854
    @mathewslater5854 Před 6 lety +128

    I've never had social media. if you want to find out more about me, don't stalk me over the internet, just come and have a chat. Isn't talking much better? Or give me a call. That's why this generation has decaying social skills, because they're not talking and interacting with each other.

    • @mathewslater5854
      @mathewslater5854 Před 6 lety

      Micah Taylor good job dude, I'm really happy for you. See, don't you feel as though you have more time on your hands? Keep up the good work my friend

    • @mathewslater5854
      @mathewslater5854 Před 6 lety

      Micah Taylor you too mate you too. Oh just outa curiosity, how did asking your crush out go?

    • @mathewslater5854
      @mathewslater5854 Před 6 lety

      Micah Taylor yeah that's great. Just keep doing what you're doing. Have a great day (or night, I don't know, I live in Brisbane)

    • @MitchellBPYao
      @MitchellBPYao Před 5 lety

      I use it for photos or playing games

    • @cmcesukulelesymphonyest2021
      @cmcesukulelesymphonyest2021 Před 3 lety

      Indeed!!!!

  • @tinateews9494
    @tinateews9494 Před 6 lety +511

    Yes, we need to go back to normal and live a happy and simple life. Stop being controll by the social media. You're a very smart person.

    • @briankellogg7241
      @briankellogg7241 Před 5 lety +1

      Absolutely

    • @ABCD-xc3ix
      @ABCD-xc3ix Před 4 lety +1

      Yess... I'm smart guy..😎

    • @GorgeousJewell_1029
      @GorgeousJewell_1029 Před 3 lety

      Agreed. I got rid of my Facebook account a month ago. And it feels awesome. Sucks that I can't message my old friends anymore, but in all honesty, I just wanted off FB for good. Now if I could just get off Instagram since it's owned by Facebook as well. I keep it because of funny and cute posts I follow.

    • @humblelocket2731
      @humblelocket2731 Před 3 lety

      @@GorgeousJewell_1029 If your messenger was connected to your FB, then maybe your friends will be on there

  • @handirifqialiansyah2235
    @handirifqialiansyah2235 Před 6 lety +579

    I spend more on CZcams than social media

  • @bongaciousanchovy
    @bongaciousanchovy Před 6 lety +236

    I deactivated my facebook account last August and it was the best decision I've ever made. I realized that my facebook timeline was getting toxic everytime i scroll down through my newsfeed. And now i dont care what posts or events i missed from my friends because i feel healthier.

    • @tsukitohoshi5934
      @tsukitohoshi5934 Před 6 lety +1

      Jeana de Guzman True thats why I quit Social media 😆

    • @rem9930
      @rem9930 Před 5 lety +2

      Me too, I have online friends who boasts too much about their daily lives. It's getting kind of annoying so I also decided to quit facebook.
      I'm now on my Fourth day, And I must say. It's the best decision I've made for a while.

    • @Stayfit4health
      @Stayfit4health Před 5 lety +1

      Jeana de Guzman I’ve now deleted all my social media, never felt happier! Living back in the real world is very peaceful and empowering. Fb has just become a site of endless arguing, it’s a toxic scourge upon society

    • @PrincessYonna1
      @PrincessYonna1 Před 4 lety

      Just did mines yesterday. Deleted my ig accounts . I love CZcams it's less toxic and u can pick and choose who u watch .

    • @paladindragoongirl18
      @paladindragoongirl18 Před 4 lety +1

      Jeana de Guzman Me too. I actually like being away from Facebook. I no longer feel upset and insecure anymore.

  • @DeveshBhosle
    @DeveshBhosle Před 6 lety +343

    Watching it on CZcams on my smartphone while on bed because I am bored. IRONIC

  • @lauriemahoney1935
    @lauriemahoney1935 Před 4 lety +30

    I quit Twitter 28 days ago. I just got up one morning and decided I'd had enough and deactivated my account. It became a "job", feeling obligated to tweet, like, comment etc. and I probably spent 4 hours a day on there. Plus I felt it was making me narcissistic, like I was so important that I actually thought people cared about what my salad looks like.
    First 2 weeks were hard because I was really addicted. But now I feel free!
    Never going back. I'm a lot happier and my brain feels clear and focused. Good decision.

  • @qwertty4327
    @qwertty4327 Před 6 lety +54

    i stop social media for about 6 years
    why
    because i dont have friends in social media i just have in real life

  • @lostorres2925
    @lostorres2925 Před 6 lety +360

    I tired this in 2016 and i havent used it ever since and it was the best decision of my life

    • @lostorres2925
      @lostorres2925 Před 6 lety

      v Carti not really

    • @hasnain9654
      @hasnain9654 Před 6 lety

      Los Torres me too

    • @mojojojo5230
      @mojojojo5230 Před 6 lety

      Tried*

    • @conchaquat6277
      @conchaquat6277 Před 6 lety +3

      Los Torres If you are still interacting _WITH_ others, regardless weather what platform you use. That in it of itself is considered _SOCIAL_ Media. If you are using or browsing the CZcams comment section, then it is accepted as being social media weather you like it or not. The CZcams comment section has approval mechanisms such as the like ratio, and also a subscription feature which people abuse as a substitute for "friending."

    • @cosmicjimmy4257
      @cosmicjimmy4257 Před 6 lety

      What improvements did you get? I’m planning on trying this for a month just deleting all my social media apps you know? I’m gonna go for it

  • @ocargs
    @ocargs Před 6 lety +231

    I stopped using Facebook and i have found more time for myself

    • @NTropy13
      @NTropy13 Před 6 lety +3

      now youspend your time leaving comments on another social media site hahaha

    • @marywrenturman3306
      @marywrenturman3306 Před 5 lety

      I quit Instagram and Twitter
      Only look at fb a few times a week for Ten minutes or so
      Not all day & half the night like I use to
      I have gotten alot done& feel better

    • @tiorinaya2104
      @tiorinaya2104 Před 5 lety

      What were you doing with your entire life where you would look on your phone so much that you never had time for anything else. I don't get these social media brakes or quitting social media like maybe just look away from the phone or delete the app and not care so much goodness

  • @sumenthrisumi3470
    @sumenthrisumi3470 Před 4 lety +27

    The old days when their was no social media was the best

  • @Ani0047
    @Ani0047 Před 6 lety +89

    I stopped using social media 8 months back and life is so much better now, I'm a lot happier and I have a lot, a lot of time for other things which I wasn't able to do before. Life's better :)

  • @noahthenorthern174
    @noahthenorthern174 Před 6 lety +1013

    I'm a gamer I don't need social media

    • @himanshuagarwal4673
      @himanshuagarwal4673 Před 6 lety +22

      Same!

    • @infernace9788
      @infernace9788 Před 6 lety +29

      Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Idc what other people are doing and other people probably don’t care about my 10 hours a day on my pc so I don’t use any social media lol

    • @amirmahmood6594
      @amirmahmood6594 Před 6 lety +6

      Noah The Northern my man 👍

    • @leonlai5805
      @leonlai5805 Před 6 lety

      Noah The Northern (steam)

    • @shoobedooba2908
      @shoobedooba2908 Před 6 lety +1

      Noah The Northern lmao same

  • @ashishjha5642
    @ashishjha5642 Před 6 lety +353

    I also deactivated my all social media account and you know what life became more social and productive.😇
    Everyone should give it a try it is damn beneficial.

    • @ctk1577
      @ctk1577 Před 6 lety

      Aldynn lmao 😂

    • @dabossman5650
      @dabossman5650 Před 6 lety

      Ashish Jha how can u be more social if u don't go on ur phone

    • @ashishjha5642
      @ashishjha5642 Před 6 lety +10

      Da Bossman without social media and not without phone mate. Social media is more time waste. Social media is an addiction which makes you feel that you are social but in reality it makes you more unsocial and far from society.

    • @nadeemshaikh7863
      @nadeemshaikh7863 Před 6 lety +1

      Ashish Jha if u stopped n deleted all social media, how come u commented this?

    • @ashishjha5642
      @ashishjha5642 Před 6 lety +1

      Nadeem Shaikh My classes goes on CZcams. That's why I have to cling to youtube.

  • @coolninjaboy0660
    @coolninjaboy0660 Před 6 lety +118

    im introverted i dont need social media

    • @jasmineramirez2445
      @jasmineramirez2445 Před 6 lety +1

      Sameee

    • @Rahulbajaj561
      @Rahulbajaj561 Před 5 lety

      owen wilson Lol

    • @ariaa8692
      @ariaa8692 Před 4 lety +16

      Most introverts use social media for interacting

    • @ariaa8692
      @ariaa8692 Před 4 lety

      @Jvelocity You are awesome if so.

    • @lightyagami3662
      @lightyagami3662 Před 4 lety +2

      Mrs. John i agree because i am kind of introverted, but when i deleted all of my social media i started to notice that I've had more time interacting with people

  • @sui5000
    @sui5000 Před 6 lety +41

    Social media is full of emotions. Don't wanna go on cause I now imma get in my feelings 😒

  • @beaglelad
    @beaglelad Před 6 lety +199

    This video was brought to you by Facebook....The Cancer of the internet!

    • @conchaquat6277
      @conchaquat6277 Před 6 lety +1

      Koopa Trooper79 My cousins, Uncles, and aunts have a facebook account. And I don't have one.

    • @roxboy5505
      @roxboy5505 Před 5 lety +6

      More like Tiktok and Musically are the Cancer

  • @sararathnayake495
    @sararathnayake495 Před 5 lety +38

    I uninstalled Instagram today. I will keep updating how I feel about it.

  • @altisangel
    @altisangel Před 3 lety +9

    Quitting Social Media is the best thing I have done in my life....feel more in control of MY LIFE now...

  • @redeisling838
    @redeisling838 Před 3 lety +8

    No Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat... Yes, we do exist!

  • @asheeshkumar9028
    @asheeshkumar9028 Před 6 lety +164

    I'm not using any social media from two years ....
    just a little bit youtube..

  • @tcslcc
    @tcslcc Před 6 lety +46

    I dont have facebook for 3 years already and im still alive

  • @lindaguida4074
    @lindaguida4074 Před 3 lety +7

    I had over 1,000 Facebook friends, no longer use Facebook. No one knows I’m gone. People are self centered, it’s all about them! I have so much more time for me!

    • @sambaytheanytimefriend
      @sambaytheanytimefriend Před rokem +1

      That is true..it is about them..you can even die..some will never notice that you are gone

  • @omarnoor767
    @omarnoor767 Před 6 lety +35

    I feel really good knowing that someone is doing the same as I did. On the the 3rd of February, 2018, I'll be completing my " A year without social media" experiment; if we don't count CZcams as social media. 😅
    It's safe to say that the more you get away from social media the better life is. More productive, more happy, more focused, less drama, and more time reading useful things rather than filling our brain with junk. Really glad to watch this video. 💛

  • @Marcos94h
    @Marcos94h Před 6 lety +169

    I have fb and Twitter but haven't used them for years, just logging in a few times per year "just to see", and haven't even tried Snapchat, Instagram and whatever. Basically because I have very little social life (heh...), but besides that, if you don't have any of these it's like you don't exist for most of people. But when I see them opening insta and scrolling, liking, scrolling, liking... Seeing like 50 pics in 5 seconds and liking them almost automatically, mostly from girls seeking attention and stupid trends and filters... It's when I know I'm glad I don't have them, and don't feel like trying them at all

    • @JayRodge
      @JayRodge Před 6 lety +1

      m94h same here dude

    • @like.clarkwork
      @like.clarkwork Před 6 lety +4

      m94h I only use Snapchat and it’s a hell hole. There’s 3 types of Snapchatters: Meme Stealers, thots, and NFS (No-Face Snaps)

    • @toshi14322
      @toshi14322 Před 6 lety +2

      You still have it and opened it. Beat my 6 years of no social media. Lol

    • @afz1194
      @afz1194 Před 6 lety +1

      I never went to a social media in my life....more cooler

    • @tinateews9494
      @tinateews9494 Před 6 lety +4

      Good for you. We all should start taking our life back. Simple and meaningful life before social media.

  • @rohidnablayy6060
    @rohidnablayy6060 Před 4 lety +14

    I’m gonna try this!! Bring back the no social media days.

  • @sng3939
    @sng3939 Před 5 lety +12

    I only have snap and Instagram. I’ve been off both for 2 weeks. The benefits are crazy! My brain feels less all over the place I feel more focused when studying. I have more time so I’m more productive. And I don’t have the constant urge to keep checking for notifications, I feel so clear headed. It’s so great and shows social media is just a waste of time.

  • @hamedebrahimi2162
    @hamedebrahimi2162 Před 3 lety +7

    I did the same thing 8 months ago and now my daily schedule is changed, definitely recommend you to do it, whenever you will do that you will see there are just a few people will keep in touch with you which are real and you don't need to make everyone happy and satisfy!

  • @o1Marathonrunner
    @o1Marathonrunner Před 4 lety +4

    Permenently deleted Facebook, instagram & snapchat yesterday. The problem for me was i was looking on everyone expect my own self and it took me in so many directions in life. I was looking for validation becorse the back bone of my soul is weak. How pathetic!

  • @mrjbr000
    @mrjbr000 Před 6 lety +13

    I deleted my twitter back in 2011-2012; Instagram in 2015, and deactivated facebook since last November. Its been great; keep up the good work! #socialMediaisPoison

  • @Shubham-ws1sq
    @Shubham-ws1sq Před 6 lety +18

    Really struggling to quit social media ......always failed to quit

    • @savioeb
      @savioeb Před 3 lety +4

      It’s hard to quit in a sudden action. First you should turn of all the notifications. Then you will feel great. After 1 or 2 months it will be easy for you. Try it. It’s worked for me.

    • @ckk6773
      @ckk6773 Před 3 lety +1

      Just delete it don’t overthink

  • @robertdiulgerov1674
    @robertdiulgerov1674 Před 5 lety +19

    1 year has passed and I'm so happy but I became isolated but it was worth it.

    • @lauriemahoney1935
      @lauriemahoney1935 Před 4 lety +5

      I actually am liking the isolation. No one knowing what I am or what I'm doing...

    • @dystopianguy1572
      @dystopianguy1572 Před 4 lety +4

      Being isolated in real life's better than being isolated in a virtual life. If you know what i mean, no matter how many "virtual" friends you have in the social media, you're still isolated from real life and not in touch with real people, plus you're wasting time for some unnessecary thing.

    • @dearmoon6418
      @dearmoon6418 Před 3 lety

      @@lauriemahoney1935 Same here!!!

  • @dheeraj.pooary9336
    @dheeraj.pooary9336 Před 6 lety +24

    I have gone from all social media (except CZcams) to get life...

  • @Becksnnc
    @Becksnnc Před 6 lety +34

    We all know that we don't need social media because we have actually lived the majority of our lives without it unless you are really young. We just need to get out of this habit that we have slowly crawled into of going on it all the time.

  • @sofianasaruddin
    @sofianasaruddin Před 4 lety +9

    I've been living without Instagram for almost 3 years now and it was the best decision I've ever made. There's no going back.

    • @grandoldsoul4691
      @grandoldsoul4691 Před 4 lety +1

      that's cool. i am quitting fb and i want to ig but part of me still wants to hang on to it. your righ theres no going back. does youtube affect you at all in wanting to go back?

  • @AdamariMedia
    @AdamariMedia Před 5 lety +9

    The main social media that I need to stop using so much is youtube I have already done this challenge with twitter, snapchat and instagram and I don't check or go on them so often anymore but darn youtube I cantttttt

  • @perrysanders2899
    @perrysanders2899 Před 6 lety +8

    I never started social media so i never got any of the negatives. You should do it too. It is healthier and you don't feel as watched and judged.

  • @swannvirassamy8273
    @swannvirassamy8273 Před 3 lety +3

    Yep, works well, I was using Facebook and Instagram, then shit happened in my life, well I basically made shit happen.
    So I decided it was time for a change, and a few months later, I can say I became way more productive, I've read a whole lot more, I've worked multiple jobs, I nlw do engineering school plus work at an engineering firm part time. I also used to play video games quite a lot actually, one day, a few weeks after I stopped social media, I decided it was too much of a waste of time, I sold/deleted everything. Steam account, Origin accounts, sold gaming monitor, now I don't even think about playing anymore.
    Also, all the shit caused md to lose the people I was closest too, I got to meet new people, I make more money now, I am becoming a much better person, I have goals, I've learned so much from reading/listening to books. Main person I think everyone should read is Thomas Sowell, amazing man

  • @lueeseeto2423
    @lueeseeto2423 Před 3 lety +3

    I just deleted all of my social media yesterday. I feel like I have so much time to do whatever I desire. Wish me luck on this journey guys!

  • @samsquanch4201
    @samsquanch4201 Před 4 lety +3

    Good for you! I did this four or five years ago and never looked back. I rediscovered books. I literally only use my phone for texts or calls

  • @KirbyYoung
    @KirbyYoung Před 6 lety +3

    This is so true, when i see waiting lines now a days. They look down and scroll on their phones. It makes then less creative in dealing with time in doing nothing. Ever since i quitted social media, life has become more meaningful, the point is that you are not needing all of the information people keep on posting. If they invite you to a party, your REAL friends will message you through your cellphone number.

  • @ashofficial6836
    @ashofficial6836 Před 6 lety +473

    Who else are going to try this😂😂🙄😂

  • @ishantsharma7338
    @ishantsharma7338 Před 5 lety +15

    It's been 53 days since I have used social media. Feels great .

    • @ujjwalmk
      @ujjwalmk Před 3 lety

      CZcams is also a social media if you think about it

    • @ishantsharma7338
      @ishantsharma7338 Před 3 lety +2

      @@ujjwalmk ohhh...Accha...aise hi bhi hai kya

  • @EnnyOwl
    @EnnyOwl Před 5 lety +3

    I'm two weeks into my cleanse and I feel great! 🤗

  • @qwerp3
    @qwerp3 Před 6 lety +657

    At least she's using an android.

    • @qwerp3
      @qwerp3 Před 6 lety +75

      Saif Tbh I never saw anyone comment this.

    • @Collasseum
      @Collasseum Před 6 lety

      ikr

    • @namyx_71
      @namyx_71 Před 6 lety +4

      do u no da wae?

    • @qwerp3
      @qwerp3 Před 6 lety +9

      Aacro Partially does. The video is about her stopping using her phone

    • @KarMa-lx6oq
      @KarMa-lx6oq Před 6 lety +1

      LOL yassss.

  • @wellbeing4914
    @wellbeing4914 Před 3 lety +2

    Been away from facebook for years now, no instagram. My life is great, and more meaningful, with real people around me.

  • @Lyonessi
    @Lyonessi Před 6 lety +7

    This is so true! As a teen it became so difficult to suddenly change my ways of fitting in and knowing everything at every moment. Social media was an excuse to relate to people and appear social but have no real relationship with true values, this easily became a visible problem as I began being more judgemental, depressed and lonely. I’m also a believer of Christ and I felt like social media had become an idol so I bravely decided to let it go and OH MY FRICKING DAYS MY LIFE HAS SO MUCH PURPOSE AND FREEDOM a lot of feeling delivered was actually on reasons I never thought that social media was the fault for, like my falling grades and insecurity. As a youth in the current age TRUST ME it’ll make everything change for the better 😄

  • @nomorediets
    @nomorediets Před 3 lety +3

    100%! I've been off my personal FB for over a year. Totally deleted IG today after not being active for a year. Deleted Twitter. Still on YT but that's it. It is fricken amazing what it has done to focus, energy etc.. Also, have you guys watched the Social Dilemma? A friend let me watch it on his Netflix (no tV for me).....you won't want to continue. TOXIC! Much love to you.

  • @ambycakes
    @ambycakes Před 5 lety +25

    I’m a week away from social media and I feel happier already to be honest

  • @sambaytheanytimefriend
    @sambaytheanytimefriend Před rokem +2

    This video makes me realize that I need to stop this social media thing. I spend around 12 hours a day on Twitter.. which leads to weight gain due to stress, anxiety, loneliness, and depression

  • @keiramckay7751
    @keiramckay7751 Před 4 lety +1

    I deleted social media around a month ago I fell so much better every body should do it x 🖤🙌🏻

  • @tishakapoor7370
    @tishakapoor7370 Před 6 lety +2

    I really feel happy that I am not on those social media websites.I myself used to think that I am missing a lot of stuffs but watching this video gives me that confidence and power that my decision was very well correct.

  • @FurbyloverOMG
    @FurbyloverOMG Před 6 lety +3

    I deleted all social media’s, except CZcams, (bc I still wanted to watch videos) for all of last years summer. It was worth it and a lot better than with social media. I really recommend people do this.

  • @ABC2691
    @ABC2691 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you soooooo much!! Im gonna send this to my addict sister xx!!

  • @ktozkan
    @ktozkan Před 3 lety +1

    I also quit Instagram last month and facebook two and half year ago. I feel like I don't miss anything as she said. The only social media I use is twitter. But I limited my self and try to decrease scrolling

  • @holeindanssock156
    @holeindanssock156 Před 6 lety +5

    Calling it now...
    Lets start a movement to quit social media the garbage of communication.
    #BreatheAgain

  • @amishasingh5648
    @amishasingh5648 Před 3 lety +3

    This is so relatable it's been a month i have deleted my Instagram account yes,it is so relaxing now my thoughts are unambiguous and I am more productive in my life than ever🥰 it feels great.

  • @yitzyf9396
    @yitzyf9396 Před 6 lety

    I never started with social media....
    But as a 20 year old, it's tough!!
    This is helping me stay strong!!
    Thanks a lot!! Keep the mind sharp and stay fun!!

  • @patriciamcallister6168

    This is so beautiful. Thank you so much for this! Thank you thank you thank you

  • @salinagurung2942
    @salinagurung2942 Před 6 lety +7

    Day 1 without social media.
    Focusing on good.

  • @subhankarSarkar
    @subhankarSarkar Před 6 lety +19

    I'm gonna quit Snapchat; it's kinda crap😑

    • @subhankarSarkar
      @subhankarSarkar Před 6 lety

      Micah Taylor Exactly.

    • @q_q123
      @q_q123 Před 5 lety +2

      I quit Snapchat 2 years ago. I still don't regret it.

  • @christiancristiano1
    @christiancristiano1 Před 5 lety +1

    I did a 6 month social media fast myself. The first couple of weeks were hard but after that it was smooth sailing. I ended up not even wanting to get back on but I did with new intentions.

  • @leighharwood916
    @leighharwood916 Před 3 lety +2

    Ignorance is bliss. The less you know - the less you've got to worry about.
    As that character 'Tyler Durden' said in the movie 'Fight Club' "The things you own - end up owning you".
    Get rid of the unnecessary shit, like social media, and just focus on living your own life.

  • @Dbailey678
    @Dbailey678 Před 5 lety +16

    Kinda ironic we’re watching this on social media

    • @jessica.rachna
      @jessica.rachna Před 3 lety +4

      It's not actually a social media but a video creating platform 🤗

  • @brijeshashukla6731
    @brijeshashukla6731 Před 6 lety +10

    Really. That is just awesome. Live in real life, not virtually. If u don't have guts to quit it. Then u must watch: THIS IS OUR WORLD BY STEVE CUTTS.👍👍👍. Plz do watch this. This will surely help.

  • @atlaschooty
    @atlaschooty Před 6 lety +2

    I also did it and now I find a lot of time for gym and to study new things..

  • @twitch1965
    @twitch1965 Před 6 lety

    I've been free and clear of all "social media" for over 6 months now and I feel so much better these days. This video is spot on!

  • @saanviarora9466
    @saanviarora9466 Před 6 lety +6

    I ll try

  • @brandontanyt
    @brandontanyt Před 6 lety +43

    Does CZcams counts if I would try to quit social media for a week?

    • @giovannis519
      @giovannis519 Před 6 lety +1

      I second that! 👍

    • @johnnykilroy3737
      @johnnykilroy3737 Před 6 lety +2

      No

    • @justinsantos5751
      @justinsantos5751 Před 6 lety +15

      For me, youtube is the video equivalent of google search. You get to learn legit infos not rumors nor hearsay. (well if you're on the right place in youtube)

    • @conchaquat6277
      @conchaquat6277 Před 6 lety +3

      If you browse the CZcams comment section, that is Social Media. But if you don't use it then you're free.

    • @bryan4jesus_
      @bryan4jesus_ Před 6 lety

      I mean I took a break from CZcams but now I’m doing it for Facebook & Instagram I have Twitter & Snapchat but I don’t use them often

  • @oscare1747
    @oscare1747 Před 5 lety +1

    Congrats, you made a wise decision and I am following you

  • @jesss4174
    @jesss4174 Před 3 lety +1

    I deleted Twitter a few months ago, didnt realise how much of a toll it took on my life before I quit. I would spend so much time on it I'd get headaches, stay up all night and I genuinely believe it contributed to my depression. Quit it. Its not worth it.

  • @aayushisingh0606
    @aayushisingh0606 Před 6 lety +21

    I tried it for a month but I felt very isolated from the rest of the world and my thoughts were killing me because I deleted it due to some personal conflict with a dear one. So it did not really work for me

    • @reshmareshma5866
      @reshmareshma5866 Před 6 lety

      mysterious lass same thing happens to me right now ...

    • @jluck1399
      @jluck1399 Před 6 lety +1

      Then you probably shouldn’t go back

    • @simonpetkov6640
      @simonpetkov6640 Před 5 lety +4

      Aayushi Singh u feel isolated bcs you dont have a hoby or a goal you aim for in your life!

  • @narottamchaudhary8473
    @narottamchaudhary8473 Před 6 lety +3

    i already did that since 1 june 2017 and it will go for 1 june 2018 (because failed my 12th cbse exam ) i just use only use WhatsApp and CZcams...!!!

  • @pvp9897
    @pvp9897 Před 6 lety +1

    Quitting social media since last month ,and experience the more consciousness and improve productivity and find best of oneself .

  • @urbabegab
    @urbabegab Před 6 lety

    I just started yesterday/Saturday and I’m surprised I’ve gotten this far! I’m so addicted to social media, it’s all I ever do. I hope I can at least keep off until the last day of school (May 25th). My mind is trying to tell me I won’t be able to do it but I’m still going to try. Social Media is toxic and I don’t want to be apart of that, especially when my depression and anxiety has expanded over the years while using it. I hope that even if I do make it to May 25th, I’ll tell myself that I won’t need it anymore and stay off of it longer. I want to be happier.

  • @amberqasim2013
    @amberqasim2013 Před 6 lety +3

    Really!?
    MAN I QUIT IT FOR 3 MONTHS FOR EXAMS

  • @sangitakalita6736
    @sangitakalita6736 Před 5 lety +7

    Day 5 of social media cleansing. Let's see how far I go.

    • @yasminemrh5632
      @yasminemrh5632 Před 4 lety +1

      Well done keep up the good work!

    • @myleenpang3548
      @myleenpang3548 Před 3 lety +1

      Congratulations

    • @tylerhorton8537
      @tylerhorton8537 Před 3 lety +1

      Myleen Pang I quit instagram because I don’t care about using it

    • @myleenpang3548
      @myleenpang3548 Před 3 lety +1

      @@tylerhorton8537 good for you and same goes to me.seriously i dont care abt social media anymore(execpt yt lol)..i noticed my life more comfortable when i quitted social media

  • @PiaPie
    @PiaPie Před 3 lety +2

    I'm actually on my 4th day now and it still feel so weird but I'm loving it 😂

  • @ThizzBoy191
    @ThizzBoy191 Před 5 lety +1

    I have about a month and a week since I’ve used any type of social media and it feels damn good honestly! After my break up with my ex of 2 years and 7 months I decided to cut off all social media cause I just felt like I needed a fresh restart in life. I feel like I’m more productive in my day and there’s more time to get things done. I’ve gone back to the gym, stacking up my money, and becoming a better version of myself. It feels good interacting with people and meeting them face to face. I hope I can continue keeping this up cause I don’t want to plan on returning to social media.

  • @grapail
    @grapail Před 6 lety +3

    Who needs social media when you have CZcams

  • @JoaoCarlos-kh7pn
    @JoaoCarlos-kh7pn Před 6 lety +4

    i am 17 and i dont even have a phone,not that i cant afford it,just because i dont need it

  • @Thestr8noodle
    @Thestr8noodle Před 5 lety

    i cut off all my social media a couple days ago, and it is the best decision ive made in a while too, i have time to finally work on that project ive been wanting to start and start new hobbies that ive been wanting to get into. Life is good, don't waste your life in social media where there is a false sense of accomplishment.

  • @preyankakayastha794
    @preyankakayastha794 Před 5 lety +1

    It's one month I'm out of social media. It feels good and I got so much time for myself and can do what I love i.e. read books!🤗

  • @itsuraiya
    @itsuraiya Před 3 lety +3

    And I quit everysocial media for forever,
    and believe me it's so relaxing only use WP and Yt and it's almost an year now and it's peaceful and this "forever" will last for forever 😂😂😂,

  • @joenickson2370
    @joenickson2370 Před 6 lety +18

    Never downloaded Social media apps and don’t like videogames. Only chess...

    • @rajeshramanujamr
      @rajeshramanujamr Před 6 lety

      Madness Jack what's ur rating ?

    • @joenickson2370
      @joenickson2370 Před 6 lety +1

      Kalpana Rajesh 1500 points average. Best of my highschool. Going in tournaments to get my fide. Hbu

    • @renemartinezjr.4899
      @renemartinezjr.4899 Před 6 lety

      lichess.org

    • @joenickson2370
      @joenickson2370 Před 6 lety

      Marti Mtz yes!You play?

    • @mariokartfanatic1731
      @mariokartfanatic1731 Před 6 lety +1

      I like chess and all, but it’s a little too slow paced for me and I typically lose, probably because I’m impatient and make my moves too quickly.
      I love Video games.

  • @ssobwiin2615
    @ssobwiin2615 Před 5 lety

    I'm in my 3rd month of abandoning those social media and exactly what you've said is what I'm feeling right now. I feel great all the time and I have lots of time to rest after my school. For those who would like to try this, for me this is a way to love your self 😊

  • @SONOFBANKNIFTY
    @SONOFBANKNIFTY Před 5 lety

    Same pinch..
    I also exited from social media ..
    Lot of change came in to my life ...
    Now enjoying peaceful world from my eyes

  • @speedyg2012
    @speedyg2012 Před 6 lety +26

    Sounds like a great idea tbh.

    • @namyx_71
      @namyx_71 Před 6 lety +1

      Yes it does but...
      do u no da wae?

  • @conkerlive101
    @conkerlive101 Před 6 lety +12

    There is a college humor sketch designed exactly about people like you.

  • @user-wl6go5bq7f
    @user-wl6go5bq7f Před 6 lety +2

    I have already done it. It does feel like I changed. More determined to pursue my goals. Everyone should mind their own business and not seeing what others do. That’s why mental diseases appear in young people.

  • @sashty1789
    @sashty1789 Před 4 lety

    I really do need social media when it's school time but last year on my winter break I deleted all the apps and didn't need much time to see how much my mental health got better. I'm about to do the same this summer break too

  • @SlyDeepfreezZ
    @SlyDeepfreezZ Před 6 lety +3

    Hello BuzzFeed ver. 2