How to Successfully Delete Social Media | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman

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Dr. Cal Newport and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the effects of social media on human potential, focusing on how social media can sometimes mask unmet potential and interests, and how taking a break from it can lead to productive self-reflection, untapped creativity, and enriched lives.
Cal Newport, Ph.D. (‪@CalNewportMedia‬), is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author of numerous books on focus and productivity and how to access the deepest possible layers of your cognitive abilities in order to do quality work and lead a more balanced life. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.
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Timestamps
00:00 The Social Media Detox Experiment
00:17 The Challenge of Returning to Social Media
00:41 Understanding the Impact of Social Media on Focus and Productivity
01:22 Exploring the Void Social Media Fills
02:01 The 30-Day Social Media Detox Challenge
02:53 Success Stories and Strategies for a Social Media-Free Life
04:45 Filling the Void: Building a Meaningful Life Beyond Social Media
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@Nemo71340 Ай бұрын

I deleted it after I turned 30. I just felt silly scrolling it as a grown adult wasting time. I think one of the worst things you can do for your day is wake up and start scrolling your phone.

@mexicanstyle2795 27 күн бұрын

100

@garrett3726 20 күн бұрын

Me reading this as I wake up and scroll my phone

@moose_tracks41 19 күн бұрын

woke up and opened KZfaq 😬 smh 🤦‍♂️

@VincentEllis-John8-12 18 күн бұрын

KZfaq is social media

@Nemo71340 18 күн бұрын

@@VincentEllis-John8-12 I don’t see it that way. For example, I have no idea who you are, and you have no idea who I am. I don’t follow or talk to anybody on KZfaq that I know in real life. I don’t make videos. I guess it is different if you are a content creator or if you make videos on KZfaq, but I just use it the same way I use something like cable tv or google videos.

@user-gw0k3b4s3dhh 24 күн бұрын

I deleted my social media, and I feel calmer, with less buzz in my life. My goal is to learn to be more in the now, read more books, and pick-up my guitar again!

@JohannesWOW 20 күн бұрын

this is social media.....

@Tate525 17 күн бұрын

@@JohannesWOWTechnically Yes but also No. You don't see his stories, you don't know what he is upto on daily basis. Most youtube accounts don't even have any type of videos. So it's not the same as Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook. But you still gotta be careful.

@rasu1371 4 күн бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻

@tdub1776 2 ай бұрын

Some things I learned from the comment section: #1 Everyone who's deleted social media LOVES that they did and it's helped them tremendously #2 KZfaq is probably the last thing to be deleted if you delete it

@wasim7804 2 ай бұрын

Not able to delete KZfaq

@jasocaz Ай бұрын

Self selection bias - KZfaqrs (myself included) can’t give it up!

@ButterflyElsy Ай бұрын

Gave up all social media but kept YT so this rings true for me! I’ve gone even as far as turning the comments off on KZfaq so I can really choose to keep my peace and entertain what I want! Gave it up in 2020 and never thought to go back!

@Sho_Ishto Ай бұрын

All I have is KZfaq and am flirting with the idea of deleting the app from my phone.

@hoxiefam6731 Ай бұрын

I have tried KZfaq fasts. It's hard but worth it! I need to do it more often. But yeah no social media for my family.

@enderman23456 2 ай бұрын

I deleted all social media 2 months ago except KZfaq and started to workout daily and spending more and more time into my work and believe me my whole lifestyle is changed. 🙂

@yestrech Ай бұрын

Do you use Journal notebook to keep on track?

@hoxiefam6731 Ай бұрын

Same!

@kidfreejones Ай бұрын

Me too. Meta products have become chaos, and you’re a sucker to give it attention, where suggestions and irrelevant ads and opinions of friends and strangers deserve your short time on earth. It made sense when it was clean with occasional ad to keep it free and that was ok. I hope it implodes on itself one day. I too just have KZfaq and I pay for it so it’s clean with no ads and sensational quality.

@Jeetpatel0 Ай бұрын

Ganta bhi change nahi hoga

@AnkitGupta-pr4rg 27 күн бұрын

😂😂gajab bhai

@andrewcoffey4694 Ай бұрын

I quit all social media about 8 months ago. I didn’t realize how much it MADE me care what people thought about my life everyday. I found I was searching for something “impressive” or “interesting” to show people everyday. I didn’t even realize I was doing it, but once I quit, it all hit me how I’d go out of my way to show off online. Now I’m doing things that are good for me and my family and not worrying about any of those external things anymore. It’s helped my mental health a ton

@sailor.93minerva Ай бұрын

I know😂 so wild to feel like you have to post something for someone you don't even know and will never meet... For someone who's mindlessly scrolling and liking everything they see because they're not even paying attention.... because they hope ppl like them back 😂 Twisted

@bruno_mart Ай бұрын

You're commenting on KZfaq dude.. That's social media.

@IssaMeZane Ай бұрын

That’s not what ppl mean when they said they deleted it. They mean no short form content like insta and tiktok. Very simple to understand.

@saanvie1110 Ай бұрын

KZfaq is still a lot more different,, more so less "social " ,, you're kind of like an anonymous user looking up stuff and videos while on Instagram , the people you know are there and people you dont know too and you mostly see their lives and stuff its more based on this facade of how everyone looks like on there while on KZfaq ( tho it can get a bit addictive) theres no pressure of all that and theres tons of educational content here too overall its more chill and personal and a lot less 'less' is what i would say ( sorry for my bad eng lol its not my first lang )

@thiagofbenedicto 23 күн бұрын

Excellent

@jamesryanharbour1602 4 күн бұрын

KZfaq is my only source of Social Media and I feel blessed. I hear my friends talk about the drama or see people on their phones scrolling (chasing the dragon) and i think to myself I’m glad I’ve minimized that habit. I’m not perfect but you’re life will be better with out the big three

@BrokenDonkey 4 күн бұрын

Exactly. Social media is replacing real life for so many people. It feels glorious to be out of the shitshow

@Sy-us8od Ай бұрын

I'm 17, all of my friends use social to communicate and such. I had a "adhd" diagnosis and medication and I decided to cut out social media. My focus is back, I enjoy life to the max, I enjoy the little things, I feel so much more connected with people and so much more invested in every in person conversation I have. And my relationships have greatly improved, changed my life

@bob6693 Ай бұрын

This makes me so happy to hear. Good on you.

@acer4237 14 күн бұрын

You will go far in life at that rate!,

@QWNSWORDS 13 күн бұрын

Turned that shit off 5 years ago. I feel like an alien in this world of zombies glued to their phones. It's like there is a huge chasim that I feel with many others but personally I feel the best I've ever felt. I garden, hike, read, I'm writing a book, getting major skills and focusing on finacial freedom. It's wonderful

@inspiringsimple 3 күн бұрын

May I ask a few questions? Hopefully they don’t seem noisy. 1. Do you watch a lot of KZfaq? 2. If/when you do watch KZfaq do you watch in a particular way? Like on an iPad or at certain times etc?

@luxygaming1774 3 күн бұрын

@@inspiringsimple best way to cure KZfaq addiction is to clear and pause watch and search history after doing this KZfaq will become boring

@deecee7042 23 күн бұрын

I quit my social medias in 2018. Only on KZfaq and on LinkedIn, which I barely check. My mental health is quite great

@darora5798 7 күн бұрын

Ditto!

@superwaynem Ай бұрын

Deleted all my social media a few months ago. I found it a bit strange for the first month worried that I was missing stuff. I kept at it and realised I was missing absolutely nothing. I came to the conclusion that I was plagued with ads and it was making me miserable with news etc. my mindset is a lot more focused and I’ve been utilising the scrolling time with more regular exercise and started reading books. Yeah, I’m using KZfaq but that’s mostly for learning interesting discussions and exercise plans. I’m wishing anyone who’s considering on escaping social means and I wish you a more fulfilling life.

@JayGmno Ай бұрын

I’ve been off instagram for 6 months now and it’s been the best decision ever! Thought about reactivating, but after this video I’ll continue to stay off it. Thanks bro!

@Lovee888 9 күн бұрын

I also deleted social media and I am feeling so good❤ only on LinkedIn and KZfaq only

@BrokenDonkey 4 күн бұрын

Keep it up!

@goldencrush Ай бұрын

I deleted social media in September 2018 - 2023. Not being on social media during the pandemic was amazing! I just deleted my accounts again a week ago. The only reason I went back on was because of a couple groups I had to be involved in. Life without social media is the best. I have read so many books and did a ton of internal work and healing.

@usamatanveer3254 23 күн бұрын

could you please explain to me how to take this step to delete all ur social media apps how u forced ur mind to take this step?

@goldencrush 22 күн бұрын

@@usamatanveer3254 Deleting my social media accounts was a significant decision that stemmed from self-analysis and tracking my screen time. It made me acutely aware of how much time I spent on Instagram and Facebook. I disliked the emotional rollercoaster of posting photos: the dopamine rush from receiving many likes and the disappointment when the response fell short of my expectations. I was uncomfortable with married men flirting with me online only to ignore me in person. It felt disheartening when people from my gym would request to follow me but wouldn’t acknowledge me or even make eye contact during workouts. An encounter with an acquaintance’s son made me realize the surreal nature of social media: I had seen years of updates and photos of him, watched him grow up online, yet walked past him in real life without a word. I wondered how he’d feel knowing a stranger knew so much about his vacations, hobbies, and Halloween costumes. Social media also affected my moods. As a single mother of three autistic children, holidays were particularly tough. Seeing others’ posts often made me feel sad and lonely, highlighting what I perceived as deficiencies in my own life. Since deleting my accounts, I’ve found greater joy in holidays and life in general.

@goldencrush 22 күн бұрын

@jocelynvillanueva9874 14 күн бұрын

I'm addicted to youtube comments.

@plut0pixie 16 күн бұрын

If you delete social media don't go back, you will regret it

@kevinkinkaid8694 2 ай бұрын

Just quit a month ago. It's amazing. Turns out I don't need to see junk

@Beatriz-tq1gt Ай бұрын

And then did you go back? I wanna become a content creator but I have a dilemma

@juanpacastro8528 Ай бұрын

How did you feel like it has been changing you getting off of social media?

@ernestmov Ай бұрын

@@Beatriz-tq1gtquite the moral dilemma if you want to create content for a meeting medium your consider not healthy

@Sweetness_g Ай бұрын

There’s nothing to see on social media but I have this urge to be online and as soon as I’m online I realise it’s all junk.

@lunarteswisewoman 2 ай бұрын

Deleting social media accounts just felt so right 💜 keeping it to a minimum... 😺

@bas6628 2 ай бұрын

I feel that I can achieve more when I don't have the DISTRACTION of social media. Reading, excercise, cycling my Day feels more accomplished

@BrokenDonkey 4 күн бұрын

I’m three months with zero social media and I’ve honestly never felt more normal. I’m not sharing my life with hundreds of followers (most of whom I’ve never met) and thinking they actually care what I post and vice versa. My life is my life now. I always found it odd when people would start a convo with “saw you went to ___” etc which basically removes the entire foundation of very basic natural communication. I enjoy the mystery it brings as well. No one knows about my life unless they ask and if they ask, they care. Social media in my opinion has far more negatives than positives and hopefully more and more people go back to living like a normal person.

@Bighulk88 Ай бұрын

I deleted all social media about 2 years ago now..i am 23 rn....trust me it was the best decision i have taken till now...i have made more time for myself and upskilled myself in these 2 years sooooo much, which i wouldn't do if i had social media for even 5 more years lol

@maxim2986 Ай бұрын

but how you handle it with youtube. I deleted it too but I spend a lot of time on KZfaq.

@Bighulk88 Ай бұрын

@@maxim2986 that itself have upscaled my time ....let alone youtube...i learn new things here so can't really stay off the chart completly lol....but the social media has cut down my bs by 95%

@eljeer123 2 ай бұрын

I got off social media in Oct 2021. I was addicted to social media 1,000%. It was the greatest gift I gave to myself. 😊❤✊🙏

@JoseSanchez-bg7xc 4 күн бұрын

You know you have a problem when you notify everyone or close friends that you’re leaving social media. It’s like you’re asking permission to an audience that doesn’t really exist. And seeking acceptance that you’re gonna live a normal life without having to know what everyone is up to. It’s gonna be a challenge but if I can let go of Facebook. I can definitely leave everything else.

@bas6628 2 ай бұрын

Deleting social media is therapeutic

@Rentfree180 6 күн бұрын

It’s been a few years of no social media for me ( besides KZfaq n B/R)… connected to the universe more than ever

@stansdad1 2 ай бұрын

I’m 38,I deleted Facebook about five years ago. People think I am antisocial and a hermit because I don’t have social media. I am definitely living in the wrong generation I guess. I am way happier without seeing pictures of kids on their first day of school and the random engagement photos.

@greeniswaycool 2 ай бұрын

Ive found that I consume those types of photos in a more meaningful way-- if someone sends me a picture, I look at it. I appreciate it. I engage with the sender around it & share their joy.

@hoxiefam6731 Ай бұрын

38 as well and I was one of the first on Facebook, deleted my account (along with Instagram and Twitter) a few yrs ago. Best thing ever!

@hoxiefam6731 Ай бұрын

Social media is a failing experiment. I still believe in content creation on KZfaq in longer formats such as podcasts. KZfaq has been the greatest thing for sharing information.

@Lwilbur457 Ай бұрын

My husband and I quit social media as teenagers back in 2013. I am so glad we did. I recognized it wasn't serving me and wanted authentic relationships only. I truly do not want that junk back in my life and feel grief for those it has sucked in for far too long. For me, it felt like being chained to the opinions of others. I was extra anxious and self conscious (and self focused!). Without it, I am free to really live (without others watching). He is right - you need to have meaningful plans set up when you decide to quit. It can be easy to use television (or KZfaq) excessively as an alternative time suck. The roots of our problems don't go away when social media is gone. Go find your passions and love your family and community well. This is your only life - go live! :) you can do this.

@BrokenDonkey 4 күн бұрын

Very well said!

@TheRealSandman 14 күн бұрын

I haven't deleted my social media, because I use it for my music promotion & networking. But drastically cutting down on it, setting limits, deleting it off my phone has made me so much more peaceful. Cal's book Deep Work was one of the sparks that made me take measures more.

@ag31988 2 ай бұрын

I quit all social media (obviously besides YT) in 2019. Best decision I ever made. Didn’t miss it, and still don’t

@emmanuelzozobrado5981 Ай бұрын

Good for you

@hoxiefam6731 Ай бұрын

Best decision for me as well. It was really hard with Facebook as I was using it to be enmeshed to some family members but once I let them go I was free.

@caitlynvinci705 16 күн бұрын

I'd love to delete it all and be done for good. I'm a musician and I run my own busisness. I'm currently trying to set boundries with social media to where I only use it to promote myself and share music. That looks like no doom scrolling EVER, no apps on my phone, only interating with it on my computer, and having a set time (maybe once a week) that I post/check notifications. For folks that use it for a specfic reason... it can be a great tool IF you can successfully set boundries and have self control. The doom scrolling ain't helping anyone. Its literally designed to be addictive AF and absord all of your time. Good luck everyone!!

@brotherpowersyoutube Ай бұрын

I saw this at the perfect time man. I’ve been scrolling more than I should lately and it’s making me feel mentally fatigued. Literally clicked and KZfaq and thought in my head before it loaded I’m gonna watch the first video that pops up I hope it applies to my situation right now. God bless.

@amosskeets Ай бұрын

oh my gosh yes mentally fatigue is so true! once my eyes started to get sore and i was like something needs to change..

@adamcomerford8502 Ай бұрын

Thing is, there are ways social media is enriching. For instance, my musician friends aren't going to send out texts to every person about a show they have coming up. They make an announcement on social media. 90% of the time social media is a massive waste of attention, but the other 10% actually gets me involved in people's lives as it was originally intended and I would miss out on that.

@samuelvelazquez8834 13 күн бұрын

Social media isn’t 100% bad but you must learn how to not spend too much time on it which most people won’t try to learn. It’s fun to hear about some friends and family here and there as well as some social events

@brando_S 27 күн бұрын

I have Andrew Huberman on all social media channels. Why do all these people who have become very well known on social media think that they need to make videos to tell others to get rid of social media? Every single person who i follow on social media, who post daily if not multiole times weekly, post videos or make posts about how social media is bad and people should get away from it. The irony is the people who are posting on these platforms telling you to cut these platforms out of your life.

@Dave.... 17 күн бұрын

That's a really good point. All these podcasters want to pretend like they are on a different level. But guaranteed once the cameras are cut, they are right back to scrolling their damn selves lol.

@edarellano13 9 күн бұрын

they got people posting for them a lot of athletes and famous people have managers or someone in their team that does all posting for them

@mownetharanaks 8 сағат бұрын

they produce content and make money off of it. You just consume content. Think about it. They are right.

@MinkaLovesPineapples 16 күн бұрын

Quitting social media is one of the best things you can do for you and your family. I noticed such a difference when I did this.

@therealanjell 8 күн бұрын

Wow lovely! I am inspired

@pizzaiollo222 Ай бұрын

I’m 30 years and I don’t use any social media for almost five years. Really, guys, try it.

@K4R3N 2 ай бұрын

Deleted all my social media in 2020, best move. Life changing.

@ModernPlayer071 2 ай бұрын

xD but chillin on youtube

@K4R3N 2 ай бұрын

@@ModernPlayer071 yeah but YT is hardly social media. You know what they mean, stop being dense

@ModernPlayer071 2 ай бұрын

@@K4R3N fair enough

@vincentsanchez3378 17 күн бұрын

I've always been different amongst any company. I'm a bit weirdo and being on Facebook with so many normal people just makes me more depressed. I rather live a completely lonely life. sad but better.

@Husein.3 2 ай бұрын

A day before Deleted social media accounts, fb, insta and other, now only on yt to listen Andrew. ❤

@paulelverstone8677 2 ай бұрын

Social media isn't really sociable (and certainly not as sociable as it used to be!). What it does do is give a small window into someone else's lifestyle, depending on how they want to project themselves. This can be both a good and a bad thing as your feeds will undoubtedly be filled with people you don't know, doing things that you don't care about but you can also find a genuine interaction with people that you do know or once knew. The takeaway from it all is; social media is a tool to be used. It's not society as we know it, it's not social replacement. It's a daily soap opera where all your friends are the cast. It's the 6 o'clock news for your own personal circle. Everything else is just filler. All IMHO...

@Ragaisme Ай бұрын

I stopped using social media a month or so ago and found it a positive experience and don’t miss it. I didn’t use it often before but found I was wasting time on social media just to fill a procrastination void.

@sumitgulade Ай бұрын

I'm 20, its been 3 years that i haven't played any of games and i was addicted to them befor and i delete my social media since 2-3 yrs ,i doesnt have any of them except youtube , i am saving lot of time and use for studies and good things

@cherylnathanodette 2 ай бұрын

It's being prudent and knowing when to use social media and when not to. There is peace in not having to feed your fixation. I could put down all of it to be honest, but people need to find a happy medium. I have time to nurture skills and hobbies but love catching up with family and friends too. Let's face it aren't podcasts a form of Social Media too, just asking. Another good one.

@rohithreddy75 2 ай бұрын

Man this cal newport is all over my youtube channel recommendations.

@HowtowithPaulHenderson 2 ай бұрын

Hi Dr huberman. Because of your videos on alcoholism and two other KZfaqrs Sober Leon and Jaye from getting sober... Again I am now almost 7 months sober. About 3 weeks ago I deactivated my Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I did however keep my KZfaq channel and I'm concentrating on making content for that. I have more time now not being on Facebook Instagram and Twitter. I don't think people realize how much time they spend on Facebook, Twatter or Instacrap and I'm not sure when I'll reactivate them.

@HowtowithPaulHenderson 2 ай бұрын

n0th4ckinq I still haven't restarted those accounts, I don't think I will be anytime soon. In my opinion TIK-Tok is the worst Twitter & Instagram comes in as the second place.

@christinawynkoop4027 Ай бұрын

I shut down Facebook and Instagram a year ago. I don't want either back. I don't miss it. I'm reading my Bible. My family relationships are so much better! My home is decluttered and clean. My work productivity is at an all time high. I only have KZfaq for the purpose of self improvement and learning. I'm not on my phone as much. It's honestly beautiful and simplistic.

@DaSpread0 13 күн бұрын

i deleted facebook,instagram, tiktok etc for 3 months and finally got out of my 3 year depression since leaving the military. I found myself happy, productive in working out again, spending more time with family, watching tv shows or learning on KZfaq, found myself more outgoing and talktive with women. had a wedding and everyone asking where I BEEN and led to great conversations. Past 2 weeks I brought them all back and slowly started to realize I dont want this again and redeleted an hour ago.

@rewindingalicia8329 5 күн бұрын

I deleted all socials 2 years ago. Best decision I ever made! I only watch educational videos on KZfaq but I limit it.

@naufalsamrath Ай бұрын

But its hard for todays youths. The first impression comes from how well their Instagram is setup. The travel pictures and food pictures makes a person cooler and people judge and decide whether you should be given priority or not. Its scary, because I have seen people with bad heart acting well and good on Instagram but in reality they are just horrible.

@gsogymrat 2 ай бұрын

I stopped all social media in 2016, except KZfaq. I haven't missed it, but I'm also not someone whose job depends on networking or promoting a product.

@001Rumi 2 ай бұрын

I'm not on any Social Media since 2017. When I studied about how Social Invalidation Feedback Loop makes us addict and how psychologically does it affect us by playing with our Brain chemistry

@rdubb77 14 күн бұрын

It’s funny that he talks about quitting social media and what to do to fill the void EXACTLY like one would talk about quitting drugs or alcohol 🤔

@therealanjell 8 күн бұрын

Cause Social Media is basically a drug that has been normalized 😮

@Tzippi 21 күн бұрын

I’ve been clean from social media for a year and three months because of an old video from Dr. H. My screen time is three hours or less every day. Emails use the majority of that time. I’ll never return. Truth be told, influencers need to be canceled. Most are influencing people to do ridiculous things, or things they really don’t need to do.

@theunspoke815 2 ай бұрын

I'm a rarity!! I'm a 48 yr old female who can't stand this future we've created!! I have no social media besides watching KZfaq. I noticed right away that it wasn't going to be pretty. AND I've never paid for anything online. AND I'm working toward a natural lifestyle living off the land!! Almost no footprint!! 😉😉

@vijay4243 2 ай бұрын

Goood to hear 😊

@greed6is6good 2 ай бұрын

I cant understand why some people put their life outhere for everyone to be amused

@reescycling 2 ай бұрын

Organic comments section

@jakob5273 Ай бұрын

Who ?

@svhxs Ай бұрын

@@jakob5273"asked🤓☝️"

@skylife7106 16 күн бұрын

I think social media is platform which is everyone seems like happy 😂 😅

@Usercat365 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@niners86 Ай бұрын

I haven’t had social media since - 2012 - I was. Fortunate enough to meet my wife and there is no need to sit around and compare all day

@sicknado Ай бұрын

"It's not that kids shouldn't be on social media, it's that we shouldn't be on social media." -Jaron Lanier

@WaynerMachadoO 11 күн бұрын

This podcast has pushed me to finally be completely out of Social Media or Algorithm Social Media (KZfaq is tricky, but I’ll figure out a good way to deal with it)

@imarcastro51 2 ай бұрын

You are a role model for many. I really enjoy your content! This clips are great because we can see subject that we want from a complete interview , if we like many i go to the complete. Thank you so much Huberman, keep the hard work, you are a role mole for many !

@user-fg3ge8yn7b 2 ай бұрын

Thanks sir❤

@Cyberdyneskynet 6 күн бұрын

I haven't had social media in 4 years and currently. All of my old friends I realized were not my friends. I went to church with my husband and family and honestly I feel alone because we are so busy homeschooling and busy with our life. But I don't regret my old friends falling away. I don't regret leaving social media in the dust. But I do feel a little alone when everyone else has it and I don't 🤷‍♀️

@moose_tracks41 19 күн бұрын

I quit social media for the most part with the exception of LinkedIn and Snapchat. The former I kept for business, career, and networking purposes; the latter I kept for dating and hookup purposes. (I don’t consider KZfaq social media because I don’t maintain a personal channel that reveals a lot of daily stuff about my personal existence.) Have to say, getting off social media has helped me hone my focus on my goals, fortified my mental health, improved my situational awareness, and sharpened my (already “okay”) ability to connect with people in the daily flow. I also added a variety of teas and “quiet time” to my daily routine as well. Life moves fast enough already.

@levlogintrospectif 2 ай бұрын

I don't use social medias for many months already, feels so good 😀

@selfimprovementfromwithin8599 Ай бұрын

Deleted facebook it was so addicting , now I follow the motto produce,don’t consume and KZfaq Is very useful and not near as bad as the others although you definitely need to be careful because the infinite number of curious content is very attractive. Use it, Don’t let it USE You.

@Jake-be9ji 26 күн бұрын

I got off social been off for months and everyone is like “WHERE ARE YOU” and I’m like “IM RIGHT HERE. BE A REAL FRIEND AND SEE ME IN PERSON OR CALL ME!” I’m not going to take part in this wicked attempt to digitize humanity to a whole. Plandemic will not be working on me.

@user-qq6rr3hw8o 19 күн бұрын

I am solid, I never used it. Social media is a joke, its nothing but spam ads for companies and commercials to buy things. Who wants that in your life. To this day I never used any of them and I feel wonderful for it. Waste of time and life, I am out hiking, biking, and enjoying my years not sitting on a screen. I use the net for limited time and then gone. Encourage all to delete all media accounts and get out with friends and family.

@JorgeTT. 2 ай бұрын

Just what I needed

@TheSaltyScientist Ай бұрын

Life is 10000% better offline!! I don’t think people even realize they are addicted. They don’t acknowledge how bad it is and try to normalize it- It’s truly the cigarettes of our generation.

@Sandy-of6gq Ай бұрын

I feel like there is a lot of value to be found online but you have to be able to set boundaries with yourself and be quite critical towards everything you consume cause it's so unregulated and quite easy to fall into a rabbit hole. I quite like the idea of completely disengaging for a period of time, I doubt you'd really miss anything of life importance.

@EcomCarl Ай бұрын

Cal insights on social media and productivity are invaluable. 💡 Removing distractions like social media can indeed unlock untapped potential and lead to greater creativity and fulfillment.

@SamuelTeed-ve1ky 22 күн бұрын

Best decision ever.

@manishmalli13 Ай бұрын

I would really love to jump on this bandwagon but I am a photographer and a web designer and my work sort of comes through these mediums. Deleting them would be a big problem. I think having social media posting times might help. But to prevent from getting lost in the rabbit hole is such a challenge!

@explorewith_sunil Ай бұрын

Same with me, as I am a Social Media post designer, so I can't delete it( I want to) but instead we can limit it with some blocking apps. There is one I use " APP BLOCK" still struggling with, too much distraction, If I go with the purpose of work but end up with mindless scrolling on other things. Distraction! It just slipped from my mind, why am I here!

@samsandhu89 18 күн бұрын

I had tried to delete all my social media for years. I knew it was toxic to my mental health, but it was addictive. I quit all social media 2 years ago, and I haven't been happier or healthier in my entire life.

@ZohebIqbal-professional Ай бұрын

Not just social media but i think we all need to quit or at least minimize the use of our phones.

@therealanjell 8 күн бұрын

I Agree !!!

@cg13- Ай бұрын

I deleted Instagram and Facebook and only feel better for it. KZfaq on the other hand, entertains and educates me with so much valuable content that I really don't want to give it up. But it does take up a lot of my attention. How could you best deal with this?

@user-bh5xo1lo9s 2 ай бұрын

I haven’t had social media since Facebook was for only college emails. When Tom was your only friend. 2007. Just delete it. It’s not that hard.

@kareema2001 Ай бұрын

so inspiring , im always busy on social media while its my platform to market my work , but i end up so much involve whith it in away that keep me busy to do my projects …

@Chris-cf2kp 2 ай бұрын

I wonder how this would work for artists who rely on social media heavily to gain awareness of their work, in our day and age. Business cards? Personal website? Facebook? Email? PO Box? Phone number on the bathroom wall at the local tavern? /s but seriously

@xnij250 2 ай бұрын

If that's the purpose of socmed use, then the priority is creation over consumption. It's a vicious trap though because you might find yourself endlessly scrolling, but it's possible to just schedule socmed instead of completely deleting it.

@Alex52175 2 ай бұрын

It's impossible

@YourEyes-wl8ke 2 ай бұрын

Artists are products of social media, not the other way around

@hoxiefam6731 Ай бұрын

What kind of artists? If it's real tangible artwork Etsy is a pretty easy way to sell your work. If it's photography I can see having an Instagram account you only use for marketing, but how many real photographs are being sold that way?

@hoxiefam6731 Ай бұрын

For musicians KZfaq is still pretty good for that along with other apps people use like Spotify. For letting people know about shows you can still have a page, but not a personal page.

@paulyurkiv Ай бұрын

My biggest conflict with social media is that personally I've loved the distance that I set with it (read and applied most principles in Digital Minimalism about a year ago), but its made it really difficult on my work as a filmmaker, especially wedding filmmaker - most of my engagement and work is based off Instagram at the current moment. How do I leverage Instagram without it being a consistent distraction like it's been for the last year that I've used it? I sometimes even look at my potential future and wonder if this is actually a viable career in light of all the distractions over the internet and social media I've seen since I began to be much more cautious with my screen time.

@Death-Smiles-At-Us-All Ай бұрын

I watch you tube, and thats it for social media , I hated insta/ FB , so got rid, and don't miss it at all ... Societies have been coerced and manipulated to give up books, face to face interactions, kids playing outside, people going to shops, people actually socialising and promoting personal development and skills IN FAVOUR of living through a rectangle that takes over everything and everything, but sold as "your fully social, advancing and progressive" ...

@derzuschauer2126 21 күн бұрын

Select Delete Account, hit Confirm. Hold app icon, hit Delete Application. You're welcome!

@Noah-357 19 күн бұрын

Bro, without social media, you will end up disconnected from the world. By seeing other people post , you will learn from their experiences, and probably you feel in some envy, which will lead you to do the same thing, develop same skills, or even become better person. Don't be a negative person, and don't bring negativity to other people. Stay connected with people. This is called personal development. You need to stay connected and get inspired by other people. Don't cut social media, but use it in your favor. How will you get a job or establish a business without social media and learning from others' experiences ?

@BrokenDonkey 4 күн бұрын

Definitely get your point but you can do all of that without it. Humans have been doing that for thousands of years prior to social media.

@jupiter7627 Күн бұрын

Are you born after 1996? ''Stay connected'', in the REAL world, yes! Being connected isn't watching people there nonsense on Face or Insta. They are not connected with the REAL world. Don't be afraid of silence and less dopamine, go for it.

@lytbvlb90 Ай бұрын

Going back to this because yes there really is friction when go jump back to socmed.

@elliekate.a Ай бұрын

One day I will delete all my socials and not return. I only have Instagram, KZfaq and Reddit but that’s still a lot and has a really big hold on me.

@vijaybhalerao9460 2 ай бұрын

I deleted my social media few days ago and it's feel free

@timboonstra1756 2 ай бұрын

Quick question, since we’re all here. Is KZfaq social media? I’m not on any social media except KZfaq, and I don’t post, only consume. I dunno if that makes a difference. Interesting part for me was when he talked about the pseudo creativity of it. I had what, a thousand Facebook friends or something? I loved posting something funny from my day and making people laugh, or getting likes I guess. But, now that it’s gone, I guess I gotta tell me human friends stories.

@lukkiecharm 13 күн бұрын

I've been thinking of deleting my Twitter and at least half my internet accounts. If I can remember what half those accounts are anymore. Twitter is a cesspool of negativity and I'd bet they all are.

@JBrownNYY Ай бұрын

Been social media clean since 2021.

@Beast_Performance 2 ай бұрын

Super value

@kevinmelton9493 2 ай бұрын

I think I will start with youtube

@daviruan9539 Ай бұрын

sometimes you don't need to delete social media, but you musn't be used by this tool, try to use the social media to get something good to your life, as study, try to help people with any kind of knowledge that you are good at!

@JuanDoe666 21 күн бұрын

KZfaq is my only social media vice. Damn u KZfaq 😂😂😂

@vamoncho 29 күн бұрын

I deleted Instagram, twitter and facebook and my goal was to learn how to mediitate to hopefully reduce my intense anxiety, and I did :)

@groovysecondhalf 2 ай бұрын

Seeing this on KZfaq ~ I guess we are defining social media as InstaGram, FaceBook, Tic Tok and Twitter (or whatever they call it now). Fell into retirement recently because I chose to move to Europe ~ first traveling around Europe in a small camper and now living on the island of Madeira. I am learning how to do all the domestic stuff after decades of traveling full-time for my career. So I jump down the rabbit hole called KZfaq for hours, researching plants, new recipes, feng shui and all things Dr Huberman, Ali, Cal, etc. 😂

@lala99052 Ай бұрын

its been more than a year for me! As a GEN Z I don't even care what people say because i live in a developing country alhamdolillah mashallah. My classfellows are usually shocked when they get to know about me not having IG .. i use snapchat for pictures and talking to relatives using my moms phone as i dont have one. I dont want one either. I know computer stuff more than a lot of other students. I am not afraid of social media either. I just think its a waste, i do have a cringe and bad experience with social media but now that i am mature enough i don't want to be a part of this illogical system where all people especially teens are messing and wasting their lives

@Jake-be9ji 26 күн бұрын

It’s been months and it’s been amazing

@faithharbour 17 күн бұрын

There is a blind spot in all of these “delete social media” videos - for people who are housebound/chronically ill it is sometimes their only source of social contact. It’s not a good one, but it’s better than no contact with anyone.