its so sad that we were the last generation who got to have a genuine childhood without screens

its so terrifying how much a phone resembles an actual drug addiction....

I fear that when I die I won't see memories in front of my eyes but thousands of reels

The scrolling through gmail hit different😭😭

The part "scrolling through your photos" is so real

Saddest thing is seeing the older generation waste their remaining years just staring at their phone. No final goals and dreams just wasting their remaining years glued to social media

"I only have like 2 friends anyway" REAL

The fact that this felt so accurate. Deleted Instagram and tiktok and i found myself visiting my gmail every 10 minutes😂

To add to this: stop constantly listening to or watching things „in the background“ while doing other tasks. It doesn’t matter if it’s podcasts, audiobooks, KZfaq, etc. You may feel like you‘re being „more productive“ or „multitasking“ but most of the time it is just noise that clouds your mind and numbs your thoughts. Embrace the silence. Edit: To clarify, I am not saying never, ever listen to things or that it is always bad to have something on in the background. I'm just suggesting to be more mindful of your consumption and to also allow for periods of silence from time to time during which you can experience your thoughts and emotions more clearly.

People lived for centuries without social media; it's extremely easy to be without

side note: having no socials etc makes you more interesting. People don't know what you've been doing so you have more to talk about with people

getting off social media gave me the mental space to create so much change in my life. started reading books, going on bike rides, simply spending time outside with my dogs, learning guitar, knitting. literally became so much easier to do the things i've always yearned to do without the incessant and uncontrollable urge to go on social media and waste away so much precious time. my brain definitely tried to convince me not to delete it and i even have cravings to re-download it at times, seriously feels like trying to overcome a drug addition

“You’ll feel like a kid again” is the perfect description. I did this for 6 months and it was the best decision I ever took. You can seriously turn your life around by doing this.

I deleted all of my social media for 9 months at the beginning of 2023 and it was THE BEST decision I’ve ever made. I went to college and downloaded everything again but after a month I decided to be done for good. It’s so toxic and the attention rush never ends. I’m finally reading long books, watching movies, and finishing tv shows again. As well as playing outside or just going on walks or journaling. Deleting social media was literally what saved my life. I highly recommend! Also, great video, thank you :)

One thing that held me back was the fear of not understanding my friends' conversations, not having topics to talk about, not getting the latest jokes, and overall feeling out of touch. If you're going through the same thing, don't worry. As the days, weeks, and months go by without any social media, you realize how useless they are. There comes a point where, if you were tempted to download them again, create an account, and commit to using them, you simply have no interest. They bore you, just like the first time you ever tried them. Because that's what they are-boring. The idea that "oh, if I don't have social media, I'll be left out of everything that's happening" is a lie to keep you consuming. Trends and memes are so momentary that they don't even have an impact on real life. Unless you hang out with other people who are chronically online, who can't talk about anything other than the content they consume on the internet, quitting social media won't have any negative impact

We all deleted our social media accounts but we’d never give up KZfaq. It’s pretty much impossible

I deleted social media and honestly my life feels so much more quiet. Like I’m not constantly searching for something to fill the silence, I can just instead sit and enjoy it or do something with friends.

I’m a broke kid at a rich kid college, and needed to protect my mental health. Deleting instagram felt like the most rational thing to do 🤷‍♂️

I’ve been doing this ever since I quit my job 1.5 years ago. Spent the better part of a year in rainforests and climbing mountains, I’ve filled like 7 journals, started crocheting, my art game leveled up big time and I literally learned how to think. I realised I have so much more potential than I knew when I was working from sunrise to sunset and then revenge scrolling to feel some control over my time in the little portions of nighttime that I didn’t spend crying. I genuinely believe that meaning in life is found in movement, play and authentic connection with others. This is where you find love. Not just intimate love but the deep platonic kind philosophers talk about. It’s just a shame I’m autistic and extremely antisocial though , I actually use social media as a tool to stay connected with certain people on purpose now, and to share my art occasionally. I don’t know who you are but I really enjoyed this video and the message it sends. Keep it up

I totally agree. I’m letting myself consume everything I see from social media. I’m literally sick of myself overthinking everything

I just can’t be bothered to social media anymore

Best decision ever. I made it because I felt deeply depressed, but I’m so happy now. Also started meditating and exercising, which also contributed to me being happier and more aware. Being present is life changing and it’s sad that social media is taking that away from people… I also started painting which I recommend a lot !! It’s very therapeutic 🌱🧘🏼✨

Already did like 10 years ago. People will judge you super harshly for not having any social media, and people won't wanna talk to you because you can't increase their follower count. Works for me!

Man that is so true. I do not usually comment but yeah youtube is far far far more positive and good than other social media platforms. I liked it how you shared your experience and yeah if I put my phone down I will become a better person. I did this for a week and yeah i could realise that. if anyone reads this, all i wanna say is, pls do not waste your presious time LITERALLY indulging into things which serve you nothing!

i only kept youtube and have actually learned so many more things. i started editing cinematic videos, learning languages, reading, crochet, go outside on hikes and stuff. i love this. i ofc am still texting ppl sometimes, but i do prefer calling bc its easier and more real. im so much happier now

‘Will my friends think that I’m weird just because I don’t use social media?’ This is the biggest problem that I face.

I made this VERY difficult decision in 2022... I still find myself gravitating back when I am struggling but I am slowly but surely learning. It's so beautiful. I am getting back into my passions I am finally figuring out what I want to do in my life.

I’ve had minimal social media, basically none, since middle school and now I’m in college and it’s done me wonders.

In 2016 I deleted all social media except for youtube. Life is extraordinarily better without. Never going back.

When we were kids, we didn’t have all this tech and social media, when we were bored we had to find things to do, and our parents wouldn’t let us get everything we wanted. This discipline is lost when we’re older, because now we make our own decisions. In a weird way, we kind of have to be parents to ourselves, making the uncomfortable decisions that will only make us better, healthier, and happier

If you are reading the comments, don’t ignore this video. What he’s saying is true I can confirm that this works. 👍💯

It's been 1 year , last year in Feb I remembered of deleting my social media.. I was bored Af for weeks.. after i relaized it actually was wasted my time from last many years.. and now after there is no loss in terms of career only loss was rid of unwanted peoples from my life... now I have a small circle fo friends whom I can spend time with.. by playing cricket or football... or going out for ride.. now I don't post pictures where I travel.. but love the feeling of living in that movement.. I don't have tension of who is liking my pics or commenting.. all is matter is the peace in my mind and clarity of thoughts ❤✨️

No insta, no snap, no tiktok - only KZfaq: I tell myself primarily for study videos - although I still get distracted here, which is what I'm trying to stop. Good luck folks 😊

I cant wait til this is the new wave and social media becomes less important and we go back to present living

I felt confused, lost and didn't even know what i wanted to do. I just realized that the things what I loved to do hadn't pleasure for me anymore, hobbies like read, draw, watch videos or study about the things that I liked just was in a "second plan". Then I turn off my cellphone for a couple of days and then it looked pleasurable again. It made me alive again (im sorry for my English )

Sorry you’re going through this. I wish someone told me when I was your age that going through the ups and downs is literally a part of life and it happens for the rest of your life. Learning to be resilient and managing and coping is the best way to manage it. It’s hard, but understanding that through every trial, you are learning and growing and trying to appreciate all parts of life make it easier. Lots of love to you, you’re amazing! ❤️

Deleted twitter, TikTok, and instagram. My attention span has already gotten better within a week, and I’m enjoying real life more.

doom scrolling is like channel surfing the tv. It's aimless and time-consuming. Shorts and Tiktok are channel surfing. The fact that I didn't have Tiktok until 2020 is actually wild. What did i do before that. Ahhhh

I'm about 2 weeks into this social media free freedom and I am never going back. It is the best thing in literally all aspects of life.

this video is so accurate, in recent months I've deleted my accounts and social media, but I still end up falling back on them or on the coping mechanisms, it's important that we realize what things are directing our lives to be aware of where we want to go and who we want to be! thank you for sharing your experience ❤

The irony is that this video is on social media. We can’t digest this value without being here on social media.

Me watching this on my phone 😅

Totally right and same experience for me too , while I'm away of the phone I asked my self why not just be board , why just sit and think and do what I was not doing , and that's really helped me alot. And a simple advice for everyone who will keep using social media , just don't use it too much okay , and be aware that its only taking your energy from you , give it atleast a time of the day but all the day keep working and holding and scrolling the same time. Keep being healthy and love yourself more.

Gonna be honest this was the first video recommended to me this morning as I opened KZfaq, and I'm gonna try and take your message to heart. Thanks man ✌️💛

This this is why I want to delete social media. I want to feel like a kid again

I'm heartened to hear this and to see the comments, because you are discovering something important: there is so much more to life than the virtual realities of social media. I'm 70 years old and grew up in the material reality of real social interactions, real things to do, the real streets and woods, making things, doing things. This real world was stolen from your generation and I cheer for you as you reclaim your lives from the virtual reality. Keep making videos, Tadeo! You're doing great!

I feel so silly admitting a small device had such an impact on me- but it left a cave in my heart I'm trying to mend right now. When I was younger, I felt inadequate and insecure about myself. I found solace in scrolling through social media, seeking validation and connection. However, looking back, I realize that this habit only fueled my insecurities and prevented me from truly improving. I used social media as a coping mechanism to fill a void and as a form of self-harm. This behavior became a long-standing habit, lasting for nine years, where I spent most of my time scrolling and playing games. Eventually, this led to a period of depression lasting eight months during my freshman year of high school when I realized I needed to start living my life. The impact of this habit on my mental health was significant. I'm a junior in high school. I'm struggling still. Whenever I put my phone down I feel overwhelmed by the amount of doors that open for me.

Here i was feeling dumb that instagram had such a grip over my self-esteem, you made me realize that it's just a toxic app and that it doesnt really matter after all

I am a watcher from Brazil. I stopped to use social media a few days before Christmas and you described exactly what I am feeling. It was the best choice in years. I can see the world like a young and happy person again! It's a freedom feeling.

Did a dopamine detox a few times. No phone, no screen, fasting. Doing absolutely nothing. It's nice and helps with social media usage. Haven't used Instagram and Facebook for years (apart from managing FB ads) My only vice is KZfaq shorts, but time to cut that out as well.

This really spoke to me as I’ve been feeling it lately after transitioning out of a really busy season. I feel like even younger generation needs to hear this, get it, and try. I heard there is not real creativity without boredom & since we are never bored we are just filling up space forcing it vs living and being. I want to try this soon.(although I noticed my total screen time equals what yours was after but still could use it)

You make a vital & honest presence not overwhelming at all or acting up in any way. Nice energy & great motivation 👍🏻👏🏻

Getting off of social media is one of the best things I've ever done! My mind feels quieter and calmer and all of the thoughts in my head are my own. I didn't even think about how many of my thoughts were influenced/regurgitated from strangers online. I've truly never been happier.

PERFECT VIDEO! Thank you a million times! I’m 23 and really felt the addiction the past 2 months I REALLY need a reset right now!

I agree with everything you said! Honestly deleting social media last month was a great personal decision for me! It was a distraction, toxic, and a coping dopamine mechanism to stay away from reality. Now I’m reading my Bible more, hanging out with my friends, playing board games, and reading books. I honestly feel like my life is more free and productive now. My life doesn’t feel fake. Thanks for sharing this information! 🙂

Best Start :- Deleting the social media. ❎ Understanding the Damage of social media. ✅

Also put your phone into a drawer and write down your to-do list. Now do the work and once it's completed, use your phone as a reward. In this way, you will be more productive. You will tend to finish the work for faster. Bonus tip: In to-do list, write down this: going for a walk for 30min, meditating, drawing, taking a nap, shower etc. Remember to-do list is not only about chores, it can hold anything 😊

Fr i haven't gotten a new phone ever since it was broken and that was since last year. It's been pretty peaceful and kinda life changing without all the scrolling. I feel more relaxed and I'm not too worried about other people's lives. No more comparing. Just me being present in life. The best part about this is that i didn't expect for it to happen and take away all the access of my socials, friends, etc. Because of it i started going back doing all the things i used to love like my hobbies. Its really refreshing. I recommend

i didn’t delete my social media, i’ve just spent a lot less time on it. my life feels a lot less anxious now.

So glad I quit social media back in 2020. Social media is information overload. My headspace feels much more free to wander and imagine when its not packed with information about other people's lives. Social media can make you feel like you're being "let in" on the every day details of other people's lives, but often it is only a highlight reel that leads to jealousy and miscommunication. Connection and learning about my friend's lives is most satisfying and fruitful when its in person.

Absolutely! Literally iam getting lost & disturbed day by day in this gen, but one day I Stopped watching reels & social media & it impacted I got my school days back.

I love when people speak from experience. I’ve been wanting to distance myself from my phone for a while now but couldn’t find the motivation and this video kind of did it for me. I’m writing this more as a promise to myself that from tomorrow on I’ll uninstall my social media apps and try to use my phone as little as possible and we’ll see how it goes! Thank you man! 🙏

For anyone who isn’t willing to give up social media but still struggles with their mental health; I point to exercise and meditation. Words cannot describe how much better I felt when I started working out, and I actually ended up finding out that I really love running and joining my schools track and cross country team. I’ve also just recently started meditating (nothing much, just 3-5 minutes every day here and there) and I’ve noticed how much more clear and creative I feel doing tasks afterwards. Start small, you’ll immediately notice the difference.

This is really true ! But I think we can eliminate something else of our lifes too: watching time too often. No, seriously. When I was a child, I didn't have this consciousness of time than now. At this age, I didn't have the need to know what time is it, I just didn't care. The more we grow, the more we have obligations and the more we watch what time is it, but I surprise me to do it the weekend or at moments where I have nothing urgent to do. Thinking constantly to time is stressful for me, and prevent me to be fully lost in the things I love to do. Because when I watch time, I think on what I have to do in few hours, or tomorrow. So I think that, when we don't really have urgent things to do, we can delete watches, clocks, in addition to screens.

thanks mate, i appreciate that you made this video, so i’m gonna delete every social media and then comment here a year later and see what will happen)

ugh, i really felt this message!! i delete my socials every now and then but I am starting to think about doing it for real next time. I can't pinpoint the reason why I go back and forth with it but the one thing I am sure of is that deleting social media boosted my productivity not so much in the academic aspect but on a more individual/spiritual level so that is great

I deleted TikTok a few days ago and man, when I tell you it changed me, it really did. In just three days I feel like a more productive and happier person. Instead of doomscrolling and watching all the horrible things happening in the world that you can’t change, you focus on your own world and you just need to get away from all that bad news. For example, I’m pro-Palestine and so many videos in my feed were about the bad things happening there, and it just came to a point that it was hurting me more than helping, as I couldn’t do anything to change the situation and it was just making me feel depressed. Deleting TikTok and twitter, you’re right it did make me feel like a kid again. I go outside more, I read more, I feel like I’m building an actual life for myself instead of watching other people live their lives and wishing that I was them. I went cold turkey and i have honestly never felt better, it might be the best thing that’s happened to me. If I hadn’t deleted it then who knows, right? It’s good that I’m breaking the habit early, as I’m fortunately still a teenager and have so much of my life left, so I’m lucky I haven’t wasted it yet.

Maybe the future is people revert to flip phones or even just house phones bc they realize how counter-productive it can be to possess so much so easily. I hope that is our future, where human connections are established wholesomely and valued higher than they are now. Great vid, short and to the point for those who have lost their attention span from doom scrolling (aka me)

Yes i have done it distancing from social media ppls is one of the best thing thank you soo much i have been away from social media for sm days and it really helps i will do it further❤

Hey!!.. This is soo accurate video.. And from a handsome person like you coming to know that YOU ARE NOT ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND NOT SHOWOFFING... it's it's soo calming and relaxing to know. THANKYOU, LOVE AND REGARDS FROM INDIA🇮🇳💯💯👏

I've been off Instagram and Tik Tok for 4 months, been visiting the botanical garden more often, playing board games, watching movies and its to true... I feel like a kid again and its brought so much joy to my life! Thanks for sharing :)

I love this video. I deleted all social media as a New Year’s resolution when I was like 14, and honestly it was one of the best choices I ever made. I’m such a big advocate for leaving that addictive brain rot, it changed my life and I feel like I’m really enjoying my teens like no one around me because it feels more like a prolonged child hood, because of all the curiousity and wonder at the little things you feel constantly

Yes, it's all worth it. Better sleep, better presence of mind, and obviously better vibes. Yes, it's true that in starting, you will face a weird type of feeling, anxiety etc. for some days but just continue, in some days you will feel much better.❤✨

This is so true. I started to delete social media when i realized that i felt more happier off the screen. I also realized how productive or how many things i could do without my phone. As a teen, this was a really eye-opening observation so i just decided to do it. It's honestly so sad when i look around and i see people my age being addicted to their phones. I wish that someday people realize how much there is to life than some glowing screen. It doesn't matter if no one liked your story, or if no one texted you. Its life. Go do something that will actually benefit you and make your brains less overstimulated so you can actually focus on tasks you need to do. I would also like to add that ever since I deleted social media, ive started to get better results in school, appreciating more, connecting with nature, appreciating relationships with my friends, family, and ive even started working out! Please, people, there is more to life than your phones. Life is precious, appreciate it while you can or you'll regret later on.

Best thing I ever did was get rid of ALL social media and the smartphone back in 2016. Wasn't easy at first but now I do not miss it at all and I enjoy doing other things so much more like being outside when the weather is good and spending time with my dogs. I am also limiting myself to a maximum of 1 hour per day of internet use at my desktop..

Thanks for the reminder! It really is like smoking, I quit for months, feel great, then it just takes a certain trigger and I'm scrolling in the fog again... Lets all keep trying our best!

You are so relatable Tadeo! And I don’t say that just because you are cute, you are actually relatable.

I deleted my wp and insta about 2 days ago and I realized that I have a lot of free time and I could be productive in this free time and also I feel so relieved and peaceful. I do meditation very often and also I can't see the unrealistic social media standards anymore which I used to compare myself with others and now things just changed a lot and I'm happy now and carefree. Carefree of that no one will judge me and even I won't compare myself. It's a great step and the more you start avoiding your phone, the more productive and happy you'd be. ✨

Haven’t used for 3 years and it taught me one of the most precious lessons ever. I recently reopened my social media and I have developed complete self control over my consumption of social media - i mainly just use it on weekends. Heres what i learnt: first, you don’t miss out. By spending less time on shallow relationships, in return u realise u build much deeper relationships with a few close friends who maintain the relationships through intentional conversations. Second, you have clearer head and saved a lot of time that you can focus better on your goals and things that truly matter to you.

Social media makes you feel like "Everybody having beatiful life, why I'm stuck here?" and this initiates depression in human brain. Very nice content, loved that Gala shirt in 1:25 ❤ greetings from Turkey

I'm starting tomorrow dude, i found this video on the right time at the right moment, i feel like horrible with my self bc mostly my day time is spend on my phone. Thanks for sharing this information

This completely just changed me. Thank you

You would be amazed how much tasks, especially creative tasks, may be done without phone, computer or digital platforms at all. That's what I've been exploring and posting about lately, and there are certainly things to develop. Thanks for your video. Also, being alone with own thoughts is often sooo useful!

Just caught myself mindlessly scrolling through comments. 5 minutes gone. Time to go to sleep.

You've come a long way with your subscribers man! thanks, i think i needed this.

I did this one year ago, i was in the last grade of highschool so the two months befor finals i gave my phone to my mom and told her to give it back when i finish finals, i spent the two months without phone studying 16hur a day so i was busy to do other things but..even my study was different without phone i be more focusing and understand things way faster, i had a great organizing for my time per day and i could finish many things in one day that i used to finish in a week with phone being near me, i became smarter and felt that one week is enough to learn a whole new different language! Yall im telling u that i almost became intelligent lol, i wanted to stay like this after taking my phone but couldn't tho, i took my phone after two months and became addicted again really quickly😕 but ik that i can live without it and it will be so cool to do it again but in the holiday so i can do more than study! ❣️Quick note since u read my journey i took my finals and graduated with 93% avg and now im a pharmacy student🫶🏻

This video resonated with me so much. I *always* tell people I want life to be like when we were younger, we would call each other to hangout, we wouldn’t get upset if someone didn’t talk to us, (ex.texting, people get so upset about being left on delivered but what if someone was just busy? Getting too attached too fast), there was never ill feelings if you disappeared and then reappear, it would just be like “oh hey! Long time no see what’ve you been up to? Where did you go??!” But now it’s all like “oh you ghosted us, you left us hanging etc” I loved your video so much because 1. You went straight to the point 2. You didn’t add anything extra like other KZfaqrs 3. Super short video and super informative in just 5 MINUTES?!? wow This was the push I needed, you’re so right about scrolling being a coping mechanism, I’ve deleted all social media but I still see myself trying to find any website or something to scroll on. I’ll try what you did and I’ll update my comment in maybe 6 months!!

I’m 28 and I haven’t been on social media for 9 years. The feeling of just opting out of something so negative is just great. Being on the outside looking in at my brothers and friends makes me kind of sad for them. However I DO have to have them explain a joke sometimes because I’m out of the loop

I deleted twitter, tiktok and instagram because people are mean, toxic and I don't know if it's me but I feel forced to do things to be valid in social media, I only kept youtube to distract myself because I have anxiety and I feel so good, it's just like freedom, I don't know if i'm overreacting but I think social media is the reason why people feel so depressed nowadays😊

I did this for a few days during my breakup phase and I found myself and Found out that no one is ours here: we are all alone here, so love loneliness and do not make a habit of anything that is not you: you are the best.

i never comment on videos but this video is amazing. it really gave me that boost and confidence to finally stop using social media. thank you!

Hey! I’ve been on and off social media for a while now, but somehow it kept coming back because of excuses like “ not missing out “ or “ i look good so I shound re-download TikTok to film myself “, etc.. But honestly I feel like it’s just so mindless and I need to rediscover the peace and joy in my life! So I have decided I’m gonna quit social media for good so that I can focus better on the meaningful things 🙂 Thank you so much for this videos that motivated me to do this! I’ll update u guys on my progress 💕

Bro, thanks for sharing this content with us. I realized how much time did I spent behind screens, like, my computer, TV, my phone etc.. And it generate a lot of anxiety for my future and what would I want to do later. I would to be free and reconnect with nature and myself. Now I will limited screen thanks to you. Thanks :)

Thank you. I think I needed to hear that. I’ve always wondered why I was so happy back then when I was a kid, and now it seems so… empty. Your experience made me realize that social media might be the reason why. It all makes sense now. I just deleted facebook, instagram and reddit. Thank you.

I recently turned 20 and while I still have a lot of adulthood left to experience, it already feels like so much has changed since I was a teenager. I don’t get joy out of being on my phone anymore, I miss having hobbies and feeling like I’m enjoying the present. Social media is just this toxic, energy draining presence in my life and videos like this are what keep me going with my goal to essentially quit my phone. Even when I don’t have energy for anything else but mindless scrolling, I’m trying to remind myself that the less I’m on it the closer I’ll get to that childlike wonder that I thought I lost

Bro your skin is majestic. Thanks for inspiration to detox from social media having 2 friends is so relatable

i am really tired of social media , i agree with u it really consumes you , your time , emotions and mental health . i am going to try getting rid of it also

I deleted Instagram 2 years ago and I never went back. I've never been happier than I am right now in my life. All the time I was on social media, I felt depressed and miserable, trying to "prove" that I "had a life." I spent so much trying to look like I had a life that I didn't spend enough time actually living mine. Now I have a lot of friends irl and a couple of really good close friends. I jam with my fellow music majors, cram and study for my assignments, and go out and do stuff with friends. We just feel happier when we're hanging out even if we're just lying down and talking. It was so scary initially, but now I'm just like, "what the heck had me so attached to that dang app in the first place?" It was so incredibly hard to do. But remember, you're living your life for you. I wish yall good luck. Whether you delete social media or not, remember that you're living your life for yourself, and just being in the moment sometimes makes a big difference. I'm studying American Sign Language right now and it takes a lot of concentration/awareness!

To be genuinely Present in our day to day is a big blessing. Our phones are just distraction from the present and everyone feels comfortable living in distraction. But little to we know, it’s even more comfortable to feel connected by being present

Great video. I’ve been feeling like I need to quit for a long time now. My life feels out of sorts. I’m always feeling overwhelmed even if not much is happening. This is definitely giving me the final push to try it. Thank you!