Remember how life was BEFORE social media? Trying to get that feeling back

I deleted the apps. Still have the accounts but use them mainly as contacts. It’s a waste of time to seek validation from others. Just do your own thing and good will come. Stay blessed and believe in the goodness that is within us all.

I deleted all my social media accounts , change my number & deleted all toxic people they wasn’t empowering my life and my life has been so peaceful ... this year is my time to be more control and focus in my life as well as myself ..

Don't forget youtube is social media too, fam. Don't be clicking all the suggested videos without thinking about it first, next thing you know your whole day is gone

No big chain, no Louis Vuitton dress shirt, no Roley or Gucci belt in sight --respect that.

Notice how he will pause to think before he speaks.

I'm a photographer and just yesterday to focus on my craft I decided to delete all my socials and focus literally after watching this video. The same day I went out to shoot cause I was bored and a random ass guy saw me with my camera and decided to talk to me and book me for a shoot for next week. Crazy

I really feel like God wanted me to see this.

I take looong breaks from social media as well because it brings such negativity to my life. I do understand what he means.

He’s talking about self reflection and knowing yourself, and finding out why you do the things you do. A lot of people don’t do this. It’s so incredibly important to be self aware and reflect on yourself. He is so right

Social media is like a blessing and a curse. I've made great connections online, inspired many and made thousands 💰. It's great for business & networking. It's all about how you use it. But protect your energy

This man is such a philosopher. You gotta love it when someone is speaking something genuine

Social media is the new crack.

The fact that “stepping away from social media” is newsworthy is already kind of a red flag

Some people can’t last 10 minutes without checking their social media.

Social media gives me anxiety... right there with you J. Cole.

So true. I use to be into social media and was so jaded by it that I dropped it all cold turkey. I was tired of the fakery, the egos (including mine), the wanna be philosophical messages, keyboard relationships, and the DRAMA. I don’t concern myself with other people’s lives more than mine anymore. I don’t measure myself to what people think is cool or fun. I live in reality. It’s been 5 years now and I don’t miss it one bit.

J. Cole, AN EVOLVED HUMAN: The pull and the tug... Everytime I said no and was successful I was empowered. I don't like something pulling my strings. I want to be in full control.

Wanted to take a break from social media. Ended up watching a video from j cole talking about stepping away from social media. On youtube.

I don't listen to his music but the man is spot on

Find the “pull” and try to understand what you’re trying to gain out of this negative response. Figure out what your trying to replace or fulfill with that bad habit. I was waiting for him to mention that. I’m also going thru a social media cleanse and this just reminded of that! 🙏🏾

“I know life without it “ so much truth in that statement. These kids coming up into this new age with technology And young kids with their tablets it’s a cause for screen addiction.

It’s so weird I was thinking about this the other day. I quit social media for like a month now, there was something that just made me feel so negative about my life, I decided to just quit. When I think deeply about it, social media makes you care about such materialistic things(girls, money, status, clothes), it creates fabricated relationships with people ( you think you know someone because you follow a them and see their stories) but in real life you have nothing in common with that person anymore and lastly, social media executives invest millions of money into researching how to keep people addicted to their apps. It’s why we love constantly refreshing our page to see the amount of likes or comments we get under a recent photo for example, or how many followers we have. It’s how social media make money. The more they can keep you on their app or constantly checking on their app, the more advertisers would pay them.

Ridding myself of social media was one of the best decisions I’ve made thus far in my life. I’m only on KZfaq for yoga, music, work outs and dance. Lol. I ain’t seeking validation anymore. Don’t need anyone’s approval. It’s a waste of time. And it’s not private, I could probably figure out where someone lives Lmao, images have data. Be wise, put you first instead of others.

Social media destroys ur soul ,

I’ve been off social media for 4 years now😊

I’ve been off for 11 months now. My deactivation has made people call me to ask me questions like, “Are you ok, why haven’t you posted in a while, what’s going on?” Like you’re not alive if you’re not on social media! Smh

Searching for validation in Fake hearts on social media ,will not bring you true happiness in REAL LIFE 💯 -B.Cthoughts

Cole is such a real individual. This is a struggle many people won’t even acknowledge they have. Dope!!

The first step is being AWARE! AND CONSCIOUS OF WHAT YOU FEELING!

This is all facts, when I graduated college, I went off social media to focus on myself for a year, start making money, working out, hooping, doing my chores, being a better uncle, you are so much more productive doing things that will benefit you for that day or for tomorrow instead of looking for validation all the time, now I am back on it but I'm not constantly I need this in my life. When people would ask me or tell me I can't find you on FB or IG or Twitter anymore why? I would tell them why and they would say oh I can't do that or look at me crazy. Point being, social media does not run your life unless you let it.

I quit social media 6 months ago and have never felt so good!

Cole's very influential and uplifting... nice breakdown interview

On a social media fast now, & loving it!!!

There are things I had to overcome to become a better person. - J. Cole 🙌🏾💯

Working from home being all alone all day got me here. I constantly find myself scrolling for no particular reason. The work gets done regardless because I'm used to it by now but the phone demands more attention than the stuff that's on the computer screen. I got off social media just for the sake of feeling what it's like and it was hard at first. You want to see what's going on and what the people are doing. It's subconscious most of the time and it effects your perception and your mood. Can you imagine ? Other people's posts influencing how you feel about yourself, nah man you can keep that shit.

I’ve literally been off social media for three days and it feels like it’s been a week. The peace and more effective use of my time benefit are so worth this break. I gotta stay strong and stay off.

Wow, just wow, the world needs more people like J

*"I got stronger because I faced it head on"*

He is so WISE, we need more people like him. Appreciation for who you are and your path. Thank you.

Phones are now designed to keep your attention mentally. That's why

Get off the apps and i see how much more productive and freeing and creative my life is 😩🙌🏾

It’s true you definately get more powerful the more disciplined you are.

Man… Cole always had a straight road to my heart… man hearing him taking about stuff I’ve been thinking about, wow so glad he talked about this

Social media is an addiction

I deleted all my social media and it was one of the best things I’ve ever done.

I loveeee his spirit and the fact tht he fine & uber talented just adds it....wht a MAN😍😍😍

being conscious of that urge like he said is key!! the kids growing up with this cant tell much of a difference b/c that's all they know. They have a low attention to detail b/c of it and they're being guided MORE than they know. When u cant control that urge, u allow the things that draw you in to do exactly what they're intended to do. The people that created social media have studied dopamine and the effects the brain. They are aware of the mind-control and addiction and its serious. It creates a habitat of being oblivious to a lot of other things around you as well.....more in touch with A.I. than the physical the world...

I felt every inch of wisdom that this man spoke about drinking and social media because I was battling the same addictions. I'm good on drinking but the social media is more of a challenge for me. I feel the strings he's talking about. It's insane

Inconsequential learned a new word, thank you J.cole❤️.

Social media = my income ... my business and my brand is online / social media ... social media can be bitter sweet .. a lot of us consume too much time on it .. so I usually do a social media detox .. a week with no social media every month and self care is also really important .. I’ve also cut the amount of time I spend online .. social media can be toxic at times

I deleted my IG and FB apps two days ago , I got this 💪🏼

Very wise young man. He has a beautiful mind.

J. Cole is so insightful and aware!! ❤

J cole is so inspirational and humble Mann sheeesh ❤️❤️❤️

I always liked J. Cole. He's very unique with his music. I believe that everyone goes through the same type of trials and tribulations that he's talking about. I don't get on social media like that anymore but I used to have that same problem that he was talking about. The Lord took me out of that urge.

The only thing I’m on is KZfaq and thats bad enough

I’m about to take another social media fast. When I did I had a better peaceful life. Things were so much better. Many folks are addicted to social media. I get more accomplished when I’m not on social media lol the time.

This is why I became a fan of J.Cole years ago. He is so real and genuine. I wish I could just have a conversation with him about life.

I’m vibing with this talk man! I haven’t had alcohol for 1 year and 5 months and seeing this is soooo dope. Totally get how it’s empowering when you’re in control of things that your flesh would have been a slave to! Literally facing your demons head on! Stay conscious of why we turn to specific thangs respect!

The only way to control it fully is to stay away from it or use it for your benefit like business Etc

i was a slave to weed, smoked daily for over 7 years! Wanting to be accepted into a nursing program was enough to make me put down the bong and blunts. Been clean for over a month. Free at last! I miss it though.

I’ve noticed the best times of my life were when I wouldn’t be on social media a lot. I always have accounts but would focus on my life and goals overall and would hardly ever go on social media unless it was to get some information.

Ive been on break from social media since this whole quarantine started and ive been feelin peacefully bro. No more toxic people, not many distractions, etc etc. i feel like a new person no cap

I respect him, he has an old soul

I loved this interview! Being off of social media is very liberating! I honestly feel sorry for those that have been the daily "puppets" for the social media "puppeteers". That pull that Cole speaks about is real. You have to be courageous, strong-willed, and spiritually centered to resist the pull. Social media is an outlet to feed the ego and desires of those that crave to be seen and heard.

This man gave me insight on trying to be a better person. I stopped keeping up with people/apps and worried about what's in front of me. It's a great feeling once you start to notice you're so much stronger by yourself than worrying to see what people think about you. ps. If you read this try it sometime! the feeling is great

I feel this so much right now, for years I have had this addiction to social media, and it having control over me. Checking on people that don’t care to check on me. Today is my first step to getting myself back, I have so many things I want and need to do but I waste my time on social media instead.

I feel him!!!! Also, when God needs the holy spirit to relay a message to us he will isolate us in different ways. He will allow people to walk away from ud, snatch EVERYTHING away from us and PUT US ON OUR FACE in order to isolate us . We can't hear him in chaos or with a cloudy mentality. Jay Cole is a great artist but speaking realness to the masses may be his TRUE calling. Much love to ALL🙌🙌🙌😇😇❤❤🙌🙌

Gosh I love himmmm up and down inside and out. His mind is so beautiful! 😍

100% understand what he’s explaining about alcoholism and social media addiction.

🖤❤️ I love J. Coles hobo, homeless, rasta man lookin ass. He's so pure🙏🙏

I love that he’s so mindful. N.C. forever💙

Truth liquor is damaging to your body... love your body and it will love you back

Cole is teaching us how to free ourself from any addiction🙏

I’m currently taking a break from social media, & honestly I’m ina whole different head space, like a weight is lifted off me almost. You realize what’s important when your not influenced from something you see everyday & I really love this feeling

Awareness is power

I felt like he was rappin' through the entire video. The way he phrases and says things... amazing.

I know I do it for the same reasons I use to read, write, and draw... boredom, loneliness, the desire to connect. But unlike reading and creating social media produces nothing for me. Instead, I feel more of the same.

Social Media got me in relationship trouble with a girl I knew I couldn’t lose. Just being young and dumb really but I had to give that shit up, was not worth losing the love of my life. 6+ years strong.

His hands are beautiful 😂

We were born in an era where we have so much of everything that that is a double-edged sword.

I've been avoiding watching this video because I was going through the same thing and just wanted to ride the wave. For j.cole to mention drinking the way he did is really reflective on how I feel about alcohol now too, especially after bad experiences. I have taken many breaks from social media and have now realised that the best way for me to use it is as a tool. I wish i could click reset on all platforms, remove previous follows and grow and develop from the beginning. but in a way im happy to ignore those who im already connected with and continue with my life journey through posting things i connect with. My generation grew up with the introduction to this social media digital age and i understand the generations younger than me use social media completely different from how i do and how we once did. One question i have come to wonder is that do the younger generation choose social media over reading books? it may seem crazy, i may be old school but for me, i find it better to go be aware that im about to scroll aimlessly and instead pick up a book, or do something more productive. I understand the internet is a world full of knowledge, but I also see that books (if choosing the right one) can change your life and ultimately make you realise you don't need validation from those on social media who are just as lost as you. Books have been key to communicating for generations and I fear that if we lose that we may lose sense of some form of knowledge. To write a book takes time effort, research, development but maybe now social media is that process through different means? There is a lot of good content out there like this video for example, but there is a connect with books that is unique to our personal development and experience. J COLE NEEDS TO WRITE A BOOK TBH! thank you if you read this mini essay and i would love for people to comment and make questions on it. Im not saying in anyway shape or form that im right, im just curious and have ideas

💯 he's an amazing human.. i love this man

Makes sense J you have to attack everything head on and have the willpower to overcome...mind over matter 👌🏾

Life is so peaceful without social media.

I’m literally so in love w J.Cole. He really is so evolved as a human & as a man. When he said he don’t want no one or nothing pill his string & how he wants to be in control, I really felt that.

How can anyone hate or dislike J.Cole. This man is mad intelligent and real as hell👌 Mad respect

NOW, I understand why I like his music so much. I bet I could talk to him for hours. I can relate to soooo many things he had mentioned!

I love JC such a beautiful mature man ❤️🌸

I feel him so bad man some things are just unnecessary to see that takes a toll on your mental health or makes your progress seem smaller compared to others

We need more people like this making music that impacts how people think and act.

J Cole is me and I have been saying it forever... The Great ones check out of the Matrix. But I’m weird for checking out and that’s fine with me. The Kind of peace you get from keeping your business to yourself is worth protecting at ALL Cost. I knew he was tribe ♥️

It won’t be long before he quits music. And I don’t blame him.

He also speaks on how he impowered himself which was to say no to things. Being able to say no to things that dont serve you a healthy purpose is self love. Self love is the key to happiness

I love how he's not covered in tattoos

J.Cole Jesus is talking to you love. ❤️

Its all about finding a balance and recognizing that there are limits to everything, whether if it’s drinking too much or being on social media too much...... #stay woke ya’ll it’s a beautiful world outside of our phones

FACT, God Bless the people who not blinded by Social media I pray more come to their senses.

I feel this soooo heavy . I stopped social media for a while , when i went back i still didn’t wanna be there . I felt completely out of control but i feel like it can be a positive tool but .. damn this was a really good perspective on how to deal with it but not let it control you . I love you J Cole btw 😂💛