hi everyone hope your weeks been going well

"i quit social media and i regretted it" - said no one ever

“If you try to be someone else, you’ll become nobody at all. The only great person you have the possibility of becoming is the greatest version of yourself, and that is a pretty great person.”

Social media has turned humanity into a bunch of cowards. People say things on Twitter or Tik Tok that they wouldn't dare say out loud in public or to someone's face.

I felt happier when I had no social media. I felt more peaceful. But being on social media and being a young adult, I’m constantly seeing people having fun, going on holidays, getting into relationships, getting engaged and then I feel like well what am I doing with my life. Social media causes a lot of comparison

Deleting social media makes you very wholesome tbh

social media for me has trashed my mental health. what i thought was “confidence” was posting every selfie where i thought i looked perfect and working out just so i could show my body off to everyone else. looking back, i wasn’t confident. a confident person doesn’t need others to validate her every photo. this may not apply to everyone, but i truly feel the more people feel the need to post to show off their physique, their money, their good news- the more insecure they probably are. you’re better off without it.

Quitting social media is a good way to find out who is a real friend and who isn't

For me KZfaq is the best form of social media right now. It isn‘t that popular anymore so content creators are serious about it rather then trying to become famous by going viral. That‘s the big issue with Tiktok and Instagram. Everyone is following trends so they are recommended to more people. KZfaq became lowkey wholesome and much more inspiring.

i actually dont believe that if u quit social media u become an introvert, but u appreciate more other stuff like spending time out or reading a book. best decision c:

I'm military and I got rid of social media right before I left home. Here's what happened since: 1. I don't care about being "popular" anymore. I'm embracing being an introverted loner. 2. I've stopped comparing myself to others. 3. I'm forgetting about the toxic people I've encountered back home. 4. Drama has been significantly reduced.

Maybe I’m not an ass, but I get so excited when I meet ppl who don’t use social media cuz it increases the chance of them actually having a personality and having hobbies/passions/ and self-respect/dedication

"I was more focused on what the memory would look like online than what it actually feels like to be there." THIS. This is THE line. Thanks for sharing your insights!

As a girl you won’t compare yourself with nobody else anymore. It helped me a lot

"you're gonna lose a lot of people" this is a hard truth to accept, but i think of it as something that needs to happen. i quit social media back in 2018 and haven't used it since, and the only people who i've stayed connected with are my best friend and significant other. and when i say connected, i mean connected on a deeper level that transcends any superficial relationships that i would have attempted to maintain had i kept my social media. i might have lost "friends", but i gained stronger relationships with the people who mean the world to me, and there's nothing better than that.

Disclaimer: If I quit social media, I’d definitely think I’m better than everyone.

The amount of time I have wasted on Social Media makes me feel embarrassed. I have gotten Instagram addiction and I think I am going to deactivate right now.

after deleting social media i definelty lost a lot of “friends” it’s amazing how after you delete socials how few people check in on you

I deleted social media around like 3 to 4 months ago due to feeling just overwhelmed and constantly comparing myself to what my friends were doing. Despite having followers and talking to people almost every day I still just felt alone. Fast forward 3 to 4 months I’ve seen a great improvement of my mental health I’ve started picking up old hobbies such as chess again, I’ve never been better ! :)

Honestly deleting social media is amazing. I left all social media almost 3 years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. I never got into TikTok and I feel like that was a blessing. My self esteem is too low to be on social media. It was the best thing I did for my mental and spiritual health. So if you’re considering it, do it. You won’t regret it❤️❤️❤️

The crazy thing with social media, we percept our beauty from our faces, bodys, hair etc. We forget that real beauty actually comes from inside.

It's so refreshing to see a young person be a critical independent thinker.

i feel like social media was toxic for me, i just finally found it pointless and exhausting seeing other people lives and thoughts. i just kept comparing my life and trying to portray something. it feels good to not lurk and compare anymore

I hate when people think I’m lying or making it up when I say I no longer have social media.. like how sad is it that people are so accustomed to EVERYONE having it :/

I decided to watch this video right before deleting all of my socials. I've already tackled Facebook and all that's left is instagram. I feel almost insane to want to delete instagram, but that's how it feels when you're getting ridding of an addiction to something. I really loved this video and I can relate on the cons SO heavily. I'm almost 23 and I've had social media since I was 11. Those years that I was supposed to take to get to know myself turned into me constantly stalking super pretty girls on social media and trying hard to be and look just like them because I never felt good enough. Idk if anyone else can relate but I sometimes feel like I barely know who I am. I've been on this journey of growth since 2020, and I still don't know what my best self looks like, but I do know that I can find it if if I remove the unnatural distractions. Thank you for this video and I'm sending love to everyone that is quitting or thinking about quitting! You've got this!

Quitting social media feels like leaving a toxic relationship. It's hard at first, because you are used to living in that toxic loop, but after a while you feel liberated and happy you finally did it, because it wasn't giving you anything of quality, only cheap validation, temporary ego boosts and fake safety. For me it's the dopamine I am craving, but I feel awful everytime I catch myself posting something and waiting for the likes. The last time I snapped was when I realized that instead of cherishing those unique moments with my baby niece, I was filming her or taking pictures of her/us to post and now I don't remember very well our time together. I deactivated my accounts and felt so present and free. After that I activated them again, on and off for some time. This time I was walking through a beautiful scenery and felt so calm and peaceful and happy and instead of soaking in that moment, I thought to take a picture of it to post it and make my feed more beautiful. That moment I realized how we 've imprisoned ourselves in a little screen. We try to fit and limit our whole existence in that little screen and if it doesn't or it doesn't look beautiful to others, then it's not worth it. How sad is that?! That was it, I am going to make this be the last time I do this. I was the same with coffee, on and off, until one day I got mad at myself and decided I can do better. Social media is just another sneaky addiction. We give our precious time so that some strangers can make profit out of it. It's pathetic, actually. We can definitely do better!

As a fellow Gen-Z I agree with all the points you've made. I've been off my socials since 31st July 2020 and it has changed my life so much. It's the best decision I've made in a while

We are in this movement together as brothers and sisters united. I've quit since last year and I've realized that it's important to not let society control our lives ✊

Quitting social media in 2022 would be one of the best decisions I've ever made. However, it does not guarantee that toxic culture wil be erased but the best thing to avoid that is by ignoring it.

Gen Z here...I deleted my socials sometime early last year after watching the Social Dilemma (I only use Pinterest for inspo, YT and WhatsApp now. I also have a blog as a creative outlet since I love writing and photography). It was hard at first because I was addicted and I needed the dopamine fixes but eventually my mental health got so much better. I'd highly recommend a sm detox to anyone. I honestly do not see myself getting back on there. Like most things, social media isn't all bad but for me, the negatives of it far outweigh the positives and I'd just rather not. My life has for the most part been peaceful since. I've gotten closer to God and I've gotten to know myself more. I don't feel like I've missed out on anything that's important to me. We tend to forget that SM is a relatively new thing and people were doing just fine without it. Do what you feel is best for you though. Lovely video❣

Deleting my socials a few years ago was literally the best decision I’ve ever made . It’s such a great way to plug back into real life and live YOUR life and make the best of YOUR life .

no social media or less social media is key for a more peaceful and meaningful life

After reading the comments, this makes me really happy I've never used social media before. My friends have tried to motivate me to get on social media, and I almost wanted to because of peer pressure. I'm so glad I didn't.

I only do direct calls, texts and FaceTime ever since I quit social media. If somebody is not comfortable with that, it’s their problem :)

I haven’t deleted all of my social media , but quitting tiktok was such a great decision g and I never regret it

I quit social media 6 months ago and had a horrible wake up call when I expressed to a friend how much I had been comparing myself to others online and she said she had been comparing herself to me. It made me realise that all the fabrication and filters, the perfect little world I'd created, was having direct negative consequences not on "randoms", but on people close to me that I love and care for. That was enough to convince me not to go back. Being off it 6 months, I can see how contrived and self obsessed it makes us all. I'm still healing from the social media addiction and compulsion to compare myself, but it's honestly relieving to be able to live my life knowing people who care and want to invest in me will pick up the phone and call, and I'm not feeling constantly watched and monitored. I like that people don't know where I am or what I'm doing - I can live my life.

I'm from Gen X so it was easy for me to quit. I'm from a time where we existed without it, so it was a easy transition.. It felt natural, like going back home. Best decision ever! My time & energy is now put towards me & my family. 😊

I get a little more hope for humanity when I see a Gen Z coming to these realizations despite not seeing the world before social media. I'm an older millenial (borderline Gen X) and I was an early adopter for all of it and just realizing how toxic it is now, I thought at least I have perspective of a time before. I thought younger generations have no hope of seeing it. So seeing this gives me hope.

I thought that if I deleted my social networks I would lose the opportunity to have friends but the reality is that I lose the people I love because I am looking at my cell phone Thank you for your video, I like your way of thinking, you are inspiring :)

I hate social media with a passion and deleted it about a 3 weeks ago forever. I have never ever been better. I’m so happy now it’s hilarious. I feel the most in touch with me and what makes me a different person. I’m chasing who I am now and I shouldn’t of had to do that at all. Social media is horrendous and causes all the problems surrounding mental health and your own image issues. People don’t realise the drastic negative impacts it has until you slowly and surely question everything about yourself and your morals and your status in life. Please, quit it now before it’s too late. I’m so proud of myself and I refuse to ever get it again. Never ever again

It made me feel better and more peaceful. Every time my mental health is going bad I take a break from social media for 2-5 days, it helps me focus better, I don't rely on entertainment on social media, I envy anyone or anything less, and I really have the time to prioritize myself. As a people pleaser, I rely on what others think of me, so it doesn't help with my well-being.

When I deleted all my socials on March 13th of 2021, I felt more in power in what I was doing, I was less distracted and became and even more discipline person.

Life without social media is pure bliss. The pull towards social media as times goes by is harder to delete .. you have to do it cold turkey. I love and value social media free life 😭💕

ive been a month off socials and it is genuinely changing my life and making me return to someone i never thought i was. one of the best decisions i made this year. the lessons are really well encapsulated too. great video!!!!!

Very wholesome, much needed. My first day not using social media. I’m addicted and it’s so hard, but it will be so worth it.

Removing social media out of your life is like going to old days where we use old phones before without access yet to the internet. I was born in the 90s and life back then was for me, simple and peaceful.

i got into social media way too young (like in 12-13y) and looking back now as a 21 year old, man i admit that rlly ruined most of my teenage years. i was addicted to social media as a teen, and i relate to you so much about posting every single thing about yourself and seeking validation from others to the point where i don't know who i am anymore. personally for me, instagram was the most toxic app and i'm so glad i got rid of it permanently in 2020. i also met a lot of toxic ppl through social media that rlly ruined my mental health but atleast they don't exist in my life anymore. deleting social media is rlly one of the best things you can do for yourself. it just needs a little courage and once you overcome that part, never look back on it and trust me you will see the difference!^^

I enjoyed this video. I deleted social media because I realized that people were not truly ginuwine. People were not only stalking me on sm but in person as well. I enjoy my privacy and Im an overall happy person, and I realized that my so called friends and family couldn't stand it but they couldn't delete me either. They don't deserve me. It's time to start living life in privacy, flourishing in privacy. I love it❤

Deleted Facebook in 2016, Instagram in 2022, Snapchat in 2022, Twitter in 2023 and WhatsApp today. Now, trying to get rid of this KZfaq (this is only remaining rn)

Yes! This is so good! I deleted my instagram and Facebook this year. I've been six moths without it and I am so excited to be more present in life. I quit alcohol, instagram, Facebook and I am moving into my van this year to travel and work in film and TV.

I remember when I first told a friend that I was taking a break from Instagram and they told me “you can just have self control and keep it on your phone”. It’s then that I realized social media affected me more than it affected my peers. So I understand you completely!! Stay bold❤️

I always come back to this video every couple of weeks/months because I always have the urge to delete my social media but at the same time there’s also a little part of me that’s always afraid of missing out on something important. Every time I watch this video I kind of feel safe to go ahead and take a break and remind myself that I can come back whenever I’m in a better mindset. I feel very appreciative of this video, and all the content that you put out, Michelle.

I've never seen a video of yours before, Michelle, but I really loved this. You're honest, which is refreshing. I hope you're doing okay.

I deleted all of my social media after a breakup and as sad as I still get at times, I feel better knowing that I’m not self sabotaging by checking his activity or location and I’m learning to just be more content with myself. I also have anxiety and I feel myself being more calm without all those apps. I plan on reinstalling eventually because I’m going into college and want to get connected with people, but I don’t think I’ll be addicted like I was before. Deleting social media gives your mind a good cleanse and even though I don’t have complete peace of mind, it definitely helps :)

you know that social media has ruined your attention span when you struggle to sit through a 14 minute video and only focus on it :,) - great vid though!! I've deleted all my socials apps except whatsapp, pinterest, & yt and i'm just going to see how it goes

I quit booze on last year October, I left my narc Ex this year January, I deactivated my Instagram, deleted my twitter, deactivated my Facebook in February. I changed my number and I have less than 10contacts now. Diverted all calls to anyone who might potentially get my number. I'm only consuming Tiktok, and KZfaq as my socials now. I disappeared from everyone and gave no one a notice. I'm happy, free and healing.

I've had this video in my watch later for a couple of months now. It's been 2 weeks since i quit social media and even though sometimes i do get really bored, it's so much better than being on apps like Twitter where i felt like i was losing braincells, or instagram where i was comparing myself to other people. You get to appreciate the world around you much more and feel more peace with yourself and it's a breath of fresh air. I love it

Interestingly, more and more people seem to get attentional deficits, sometimes even ADHD from social media use, both children and adults. The only way to prevent this is using it less than one hour a day or quitting it completely. I'm proud of everyoe who manages to keep up with this. Your doing something amazing for your overall health and future ♡

This is so underrated! As a fellow gen-z Getting off social media is the most beneficial and healthiest thing to experience, especially in this generation. I wish more people would realize and understand this, social media has embedded itself under out skin emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually that its affected and changed how we are, how we think, and who we are. Your video needs to be spread everywhere for everyone!

I think it depends on what you use social media for. I stepped off for about 2 years because I found myself living in fear and comparison. When I got back on (because I felt the lack of connection to my community and work purposes) I cleaned out my followers from 1,080 to 65. I also went from following around 300 to 65 as well. I made it about friends sharing our lives. And using it in this way I have found a lot of joy in it. But I do think it's necessary to take a break, like I did, and reevaluate. After that break, I no longer cared about followers or likes. Just wanted to share pictures with those closest to me.

I thought social media was my safe space but it was actually my biggest enemy.

ive been off social media for about a year or so and it has honestly boosted my self confidence and attention span greatly.

I rarely comment on any videos, but your video made me realise so many things! That our life is so bland when we spend so much time on social media, that instead of wasting time on it, we can live our life to the fullest and appreciate every moment. And also that we become more confidents when we don't compair ourselves with the idealized portrait of other people. Thank you 💗

i love the vibes, it feels like you're just completely present and focused

I always debated the positives/negatives of having social media. One big thing I noticed was those who would check up on you without using any apps, just either texting or calling. Also the amount of birthday wishes you get from the people who actually care vs getting a notification so you can remember. From one member of Gen Z to another, thank you for putting this video out👍🏽.

I really needed this thank you. This is encouraging me to delete my socials and instead, experience REAL LIFE. This really puts into perspective the value of “living in the moment” and how sometimes social media takes away from that. I agree that social media is very toxic and can be damaging to ones mental health. I wish to do this, to become more content in the near future

Proud of you for this! There are people who couldn't do this no matter what but look at you ❤

Thank you so much for this Michelle! Love your editing style and the surrounding, so chill and calm~ 🤍

I am glad that this popped up on my feed. I am on a social media break. It’s no coincidence. Its God telling me that there are ppl out here like me. Other socials were easy to quit. Instagram was - toxic cycle for me comparing myself to others.I’m trusting, God in this process n knowing that His love fulfills me more than my self love ever will. I love you all and God loves you too! I am praying for y’all, we got this!

Dang, losing people over not having social media, that’s harsh. Friendship in this time is very interesting. I’m happy that have such lovely friends 💕

I deleted instagram for 8 months, but those 8 months were the best of life. I picked up figure skating, I was more productive in my studies, I became more confident in asking friends to hang out, I was happier, sleeping better, my mental health was good. I redownloaded it after those 8 months during summer holidays (southern hemisphere), and deleted it again a week ago. It was really tough this time, especially because I have an addiction to short-form content (which is why I stayed away from Tiktok, I knew what that would do to me), but I think with some time I'll be ok. Unfortunately for university events, projects and group work I still need my facebook but I can deal with that better if that's all there is I think. Waiting for some good change in my life.

i didnt think ill finish this video in one time but here we are. your story and ur voice are comforting as i was listen to it while studying. got a lot of new insights and yeah totally relate to most of the thing you've said here. thank u for sharing this beautiful story, i hope u will have a nice day ahead ♡

It’s been 626 days since I quit social media. To be honest my life has changed drastically. It’s not that easy to switch off completely from social media and stay self. One needs to be really strong to do so. Solitude is blissful. I’m investing more time in myself, it’s a wonderful feeling.

Thank you so much for this video! I have been on the fence about leaving many of the social apps I use and honestly this video is pushing me toward that. You were so insightful and well spoken. Really enjoyed your perspective!

this video made me quit social media. it’s now been 1 month and 1 week week without social media and i never realized how much i used to use it. my screen time went from 10 hours a day to 2 hours. I would post non stop on social media. One important thing to remember before you post something is that No one really cares. Surprisingly i actually have conversations with my friends since they have no way of reaching out to me, not that they ever tried. Once you delete social media you’ll find out who truly cares about you and you’ll find out all your followers don’t care. You’re lucky enough if even 2 or 3 friends try to reach out because at the end of the day no one cares more about you then yourself. Which is why you should start taking care of yourself more, be different, don’t stay brainwashed like everyone else. Do something with you life, starting now. Honestly i’ve started to pay more attention the little things in life and i’ve never been more grateful. i’ve spent more time with my family and i haven’t argued with them since, my grades went from F’s and D’s to A’s and B’s. I stopped comparing my self to unrealistic pictures and videos of other girls and started loving myself, i have so much free time and i feel so free. I’ve learned so much and i hope i can help someone else too, So if you were like me, on your phone 24/7, Do it. Delete social media. Maybe you don’t realize it right now but it will be life changing in the best way possible. Thank you michelle couldn’t have done it without you 🤍 .

"Comparison is the thief of joy" -Theodore Roosevelt

There is a certain calmness in your voice that shows how content you are right now. Thankyou for sharing this video. This has helped me tremendously!

I have been off social media for 2 years👏🤗 and I agree and relate with everything you've spoken about...Its literally been a BREATHE OF FRESH AIR for me...I'm happier and I'm not looking back. I just wish everyone the best..but I had to let it go...so glad I did!😊...Love the video!❤👏👏!

I think the main reason I use social media is to gain emotional validation rather than physical, I think that it benefited me in the way that I knew that I wasn’t alone in things. Plus it fills my social battery, I’m so anxious in real life that I’ve never been good at talking to people, but just reading comments on posts and texting people makes me feel less alone. I really do want to use it less tho, I’ve wasted so many hours of my life just scrolling..

I left most of social media last year. Now it's been a year that I left most of social media I will say my life has been more productive like I can focus on my life, work, hobbies and working out. I only use Instagram now but don't post much on it. Life without social media is much better.

I deactivated my accounts 2 days ago and this video came up. I once was offline for 8 months and it felt so good, I felt more grounded and it’s an amazing feeling

The way you encourage no one else to delete social media but saying the sides of it is SO PRECIOUS.thank you so much for telling us all the things you faced 💗love u💗

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience! I quit social media 8 months ago and I can’t imagine going back. Just like you, I have grown so much more confident and I also feel a lot lighter. I don’t feel the pressure to be up to date 24/7 on my friends’ lives. And most importantly, I don’t feel like I have to post everything I do or how I look to fit in or to impress people. 8 months ago, I couldn’t have imagined living without instagram or TikTok but it was a great decision for me.

As a older millenial a 90s kid I grew up without social media but adopted it later on in my life, I have to say I'm impressed, what I realized the most is how different people I knew in real life where on social media. It was sort of shocking because these are people I've known people my whole life, and it's weird. It can feel out of the loop.

I feel so compelled to quit social media. Even if you don't tie your self-esteem to it (like I did), the design of social media strains your patience over time and damages your ability to focus on anything. After excessive social media use over the pandemic, I've noticed that I can't focus on something for even an hour without wanting to open it up. Social media is putting society on an exponentially increasing speed.

i think you might be my new comfort creator. i just looked at a lot of your content and i feel very welcomed in a sense. keep on doing what you’re doing! :)

seeing you step into yourself as a person is so lovely, I genuinely enjoy your content Michelle

Good decision. Even social effected my mind alot. I became so lazy.... Just needed my cellphone ani watching others happy life.... And do nothing with my life. So even i stoped using it regularly... So i only use them once in a week or a month. You took a right decision. We need to think about your future too.

I really resonated with almost everything you said, you have inspired me to at least reduce my social media use. More power to you!!!

Great video, Michelle! Just the right bit of inspiration I needed. God bless🙏🏽

You can actually deactivate Facebook and just keep the Messenger app. So you can call your grandma without having Facebook.

One thing that anyone trying to quit social media is to remember that it’s fine if u take it slow, u don’t have to go completely cold turkey, take your time start with one app don’t rush/ force it.

The first sentence literally gave me LIFE lmao, mood forever. Keep it up!

I truly loved this video 💕 Keep up the great work!

It’s been almost a year for me and it works wonders. Your just more focused. Hard part for me was seeing who really reaches out to you including family but also knowing everyone is still connected but me. Makes you feel “ left out” but best decision ever made. Keep up the work! Glad it’s working out for you!

At times when it gets so stressing and i feel like i've been taking too much on my plate, i start thinking about taking break, like deactivating and deleting social medias. But i can't. I struggle with "fear of missing out." Seeing inspiring videos like this makes me want to try it, to see how it actually feels to be without social medias. I hope one day I'll be able to take step to take a break and spot the difference.

I did this in 2019 and it was just awesome, then COVID started and it was my only way to communicate with people around me but then on 2021 I deleted again and just quit like everything. Here I am because I’m stuck in this again and I see how mucho it affects me. DO IT!!! I’ve been one week without social media and I feel just really peaceful 💗

Snapchat holds so much anxiety I have no idea why! I also deleted all my socials and Snapchat is the one that I will never ever miss.

I'm currently off my socials right now and it honestly makes me happier. I can't delete KZfaq because I use it to study

I absolutely agree with you! As I deleted my social media such as Snapchat, I felt so much lighter nowadays.