@charlotteileana
i deleted my social media april first and i have read 7 books already this month!!! my brain finally has room for other things that actually bring me joy
@alicarroll5918
The maintaining relationships just because itās easy online is SO TRUE. It really shows who genuinely wants to keep in touch when you get off those platforms, itās baffling
@thehippiesunflower
I'm 23 and I deleted all my social media apps three weeks ago, I feel better mentally, knowing I'm not comparing myself and life to others and then there's no bullying going on and no negativity and most importantly no more migraines from being on my phone 7 hours a day.
@9991JRod
Deleted my social media YEARS ago and never regreted it! You start realizing a life exists beyond a screen. Love this!
@usernameluis305
It ruined friendships. People have thousands of followers but only talk to like 3 people regularly
@The_LittleMagpie
I'm 28 and I deleted my social medias 3 years ago. I feel so free compared to others, so secure in my relationship (both deleted our social medias). I noticed we also improved our critical thinking, don't follow trends, live more authentically compared to many others...sometimes people feel a bit flat actually, but my life improved significantly (also I have so many cute hobbies, time flies and I sometimes wish the day had more hours). I urge you to delete all your social mediasā¤your future self it's going to thank you.
@wafaemoustaoui
I deleted social media except for YouTube and WhatsApp at the beginning of this year, and I did a 100-day challenge to track my progress. I feel so calm and happy, and I have started focusing on my life. I do a lot of activities, and time feels like itās moving very slowly. I think I will stay like this for the rest of my life, and I encourage everyone to start this challenge .
@Rosypena
Valuable! Iām quitting at 36 and I canāt wait to see what good comes from it! ā„ļø
@imkayjaylea
I joined Facebook in 2009 when I turned 13 after begging my mum to let me have an account. Like many others, I was hooked on social media for years, and it became such a normal part of life. By 2020, I decided to delete all my social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), and honestly, it has been a life-changing experience. I feel so much lighter and more present without the constant noise. That said, one thing I did not expect was how many people would stop sharing news or updates directly because they just assume you have seen it online. It made me realise how much our communication has shifted, and there is this unspoken expectation that everyone is plugged in all the time. While it is a little sad, I have found it also makes for deeper, more intentional conversations when people do reach out, depending on the person.
@BrittanyBarb
So true about the brainrot disconnects! Itās genuinely disturbing to see people continuously consume throughout their whole day - where is the time to think and live and experience?
@user-cc7yo6dm9b
Probably the best video on why you shouldnāt be on social media
@KatherineRoesler
Currently decompressing with this video, and also realizing that I myself am addicted to youtube and streaming platforms as well. I have deleted all socials off my phone and limited my time for them on all my devices. The addiction is real was feeling depressed about spending time offline the internet was really my first addiction. Looking forward to quitting social media, I quit alcohol so I know I can do this! Thanks for sharing all these insights !!
@ojxolape
I quit Instagram over a year ago and itās been the best decision. For me, I noticed the confidence Iāve experienced was less about looks (I wasnāt worried about that) but more about my decision-making as an adult. I no longer feel like Iām being monitored and I can do whatever I want (within reason). I just care less about opinions now. And I also savour mundane experiences and actually text my friends/family to share it with, if I want.
@Homermad81
Just found your channel and its great. Thank you for making your content. When I quit social media in 2016, it felt like my voice was gone for a long time. No one would hear my thoughts and opinions, and it hit me this was a self created problem. I have no need to shout into a void, it does not matter. I do feel that social media has cheapened our friendships. We once had deep connections, writing letters to one another, making phone calls. I remember in high school talking with my friends for hours on end, being in the army and talking in the barracks for month long conversations, and social media has destroyed all of that. We have accepted a minimum viable social interaction, and it is harming us all.
@AverySylvaine
so many people desperately need to hear this. thank you for sharing this. iāve been deleting my socials this week and itās scary but freeing.
@Steerpikey
People whoāre off social media have the āholy fireā. They shine from within. You have it as well!
@IamCarol3
I deleted all my social media accounts two years ago, and it has been the best thing I could have done. I now have more time to read, write my articles, and even finish my books. Last year, I managed to read over 30 books. I wish I had done this much sooner.ā„
@Whittleizzle11056
You're 3-4 years ahead of me! I just recently disabled my instagram account after being stuck in it for far, far too long every day. I have even tried adopting this habit I learned from another vid where when the guy wants to reach for his phone, he instead grabs a pen and writes down what time it was and why he was reaching for it. I've written a couple pages on my little note pad here doing just that
@TheDecimusic
Girl, me too. I deleted social media in 2019. It was the best decision ever. I noticed that i was not interested in stuff of people I knew. They fucked up all my algorithms and made me depressed. I only use YT and still loving it.
@kate.cassidy