I quit my phone for 30 days 

Nah

It will be a major challenge. We’re all addicted to technology.

Might be necessary

@@BenjaminMutuku not all of us

Nah

But then you realise they're in Sydney.

Same 😂

Me too! 😂😂

Hahaha omg didn't even think of that until now!

Yeah, that got me for a sec also. 😄

I literally said “omg again” when I saw the title. Lol

Yeah right? He thinks we have a fish memory damm

Just shows how addicted we really are.

Haha it’s funny but jokes aside I love these videos of his bc I am very addicted to my phone and have tried to change it and it’s nice to see I’m not alone

@@ummitsmerachel but did you watched his first video when it was came out. What you learned new in this one?

you need a iphone to use a apple watch tho

@@DanRustle not really, there’s Apple Watch with esim

He did say that he's gonna keep his phone because the watch needs to be updated from it. I'd say it is a commercial.

Cannibalise? Lol you NEED a phone to operate and update it! Impossible without it.

@@vish2112 irrelevant because you are required to have an iPhone for setup and updates

Friends checking their phone in front of you is becoming quite common thing nowadays, but happy to know there's still someone who fine it weird😂 Gread decision for sure, thanks for sharing your experience.

@@user-ep6le1ft4l It’s just a social norm at this point, albeit an anti-social one. Everywhere has taken advantage of everyone having a smartphone so it’s become a standard so if you don’t have one then you’re just being weird or awkward. Workplaces rely on people having a phone now to access rosters or other online systems even though they have no right what goes on your phone, this is the exact reason everyone is just less professional than they were 10-15yrs ago, using personal devices for work is counter productive but they do it anyway.

And now you are back to the dopamine machine??

The friends are missing out , and totally addicted . I agree we need to take a break at times . Not judging anyone. Friends come over to spend time but they only their phone . 😢

As someone that has done this for the last 90+ days (Macrofactor), I can confirm that it's definitely worth doing. I'm more conscious of what I'm eating, how it's broken down, and what effects it has on my weight compared to my daily expenditure. I've already lost almost 10% of my body weight and feel much more knowledgeable about my general diet without making sacrifices or resorting to limiting diets.

It is worth it

Without carbohydrates for 5+ years. Don't need to track it anymore.

Yes

Don't need a video for that. The simple answer is just yes. There must be a balance between three macronutrients for the best of benefits.

Thanks Billy! :)

Social media, and games, and constantly checking the email, constantly checking for chat messages... So yeah, the smartphone.

Love Matt D'Avella. Not just social media. News, Reddit, dooms scrolling. I've found it impossible to have a phone and not use these things. I think lots of others feels the same. Maybe my will power just isn't strong enough 😅

@@mattdavella Yours and most the rest of us lol Smartphone is the only thing I've ever had an addictive pattern with, and its unfortunately a tool that is unlikely to diminish from our daily lives in the future. (this comment sent from my Nokia :/)

Or better yet, an actual satellite navigation device. Some of them are actually way better than anything you can get on a phone. Especially the ones that are built into newer cars (at least VW cars).

I thought of the same thing. But from the final conclusion, sounds like he's planning to do something similar, and only use the phone as a navigation device (and for firmware updates).

I've thought about that but I feel like it's a little bit of a security risk to leave your phone in your car 24/7.

I believe smart watches can connect to in-car navigation systems, so you wouldn't even need a phone with you (I'm assuming).

@@somedudeinatunnel3102 Unfortunately not, at least not with an Apple watch - this has been my only real barrier to dropping my phone entirely. CarPlay is essential for me - Maps, Music, Calls etc and you only get that with an iPhone. I have definitely considered just stashing my phone in my car though - my arm rest has concealed storage with a USB port so it would be feasible.

Awesome!

Hey Chuck! Nice to see you here ❤

we love you content too man

Wtf I never expected to see chuck here. Crossover of the two guys most caffeine addicted I know

Look out for your network Matt. Ehehe 😅

Thanks! :)

The addictiveness is gone though, the watch retains most of the tools, but distances you from the media consumption of a phone

He has absolutely no idea about smartphone addiction despite making multiple videos about it, it's just hilarious to see. He thinks that he done well because he hasn't used his phone, but instead he made his life much harder and overcomplicated everything. You can tell he lives a very comfortable, rich life because regular people would never do something like this.

@@senzation01 I mean, not necessarily. He's clearly addressed any lifestyle issues that his 'challenges' end up placing on him. I think he's done a pretty good job dealing with any compromises and showing them to the audience. Also to the OP, I disagree that this is a minimal enough change to the way a smartphone addiction is handled via a normal smartphone. This was already addressed in the video: You won't scroll on the watch for 8 hours. I think that idea was clear enough, and that's already a big barrier jumped over when it comes to reducing the impacts of smartphone addiction. This is less so a perpetuation of the addiction and moreso a compromise between inherent needs that MAY perpetuate the addiction, and having a physical solution that won't allow you to go farther than what is healthy. Obviously if you meant that this was a half-ass solution because the phone is still *physically* around the house (which the idea itself of only having the phone at home and not having it outside is also a valid solution), then I do get why this is still 'perpetuating' the addiction - though in a different manner. But using the smartwatch as an alternative is absolutely not a zero-percent improvement when it comes to perpetuating the addiction. It's definitely a reduction since again, the majority of the ways your addiction manifests and starts to hurt you (prolonged usage of overstimulating content is one of them) is absolutely not possible on the watch.

Rodrigo!

@@mattdavella 😂

Which watch did you buy Amanda? Tempted to try this myself but dont want to spend a fortune, just wondering if the SE 2 is worth it or get a 7 or 8

Just upgraded from a series 3 to an SE. Loving it so far, the features of the 7 and 8 just didn’t justify the extra price for me. Was able to go cellular which is amazing when trying to ditch the phone, and still be under the starting price of the 8. Sleep tracking works very well, and I’m enjoying it a lot. Definitely reduced my screen time overall :)

Love your videos. Are you going to make one on John Wick 4?

@@pixxel17 Thanks Zach, going to buy one today

It comes down to control. You have control to not reach for your phone. It seems the watch has helped since it’s a very tiny screen with minimal function.

As someone with a pretty bad phone addiction, I don’t find the smart watch worsens it. It allows me to do small things like check the time, weather, and access Spotify (I have all those widgets on the front screen) without having to open my phone. I would recommend adjusting your notifications for distracting apps. The fitness/activity rings are a nice reminder to move around, and I also wear it when I sleep as I find the alarm buzzing on my wrist to be a more gradual and quiet way to be woken up. Whether or not that’s worth the price tag depends on the person, but mine is 2 years old and waterproof and seems fine. However I didn’t pay for the cellular version so it’s not very smart without my phone in Bluetooth range, and I wouldn’t be able to try this experiment.

It’s crazy that we as humans need so much control though. We should have more self discipline

How?

I am 45. I love tech, worked with it all my life. I don’t like people.

@@mycowhasanaemia being an african itself is a struggle negar

Maybe what I do can help you. I quit my phone for just five minutes and focus on surrounding sounds. It relaxaes my mind so much and feel good, I extend that time. You can also make an analogy of people living in Africa and you. They're living with way difficult situations than you probably. So quitting social a little everyday is not a big deal you'll realise. You can also watch David Goggins. He is a game changer when it comes building discipline but apply his advice carefully or you can hurt yourself

For me id just switch to hobby that is gaming or watching movies on my tv with blu-rays disc. so id say finding a hobby could help you

Try setting some screen and app timers that will either tell you to take a break or lock you out of the app for the remainder of the day :)

I agree. Personally, my only social media is RU-vid and LinkedIn (which is not your typical social media). I don’t have Facebook, twitter, instagram, etc. when these social media sites rolled out I knew they were time vampires. I tried TikTok for 1 day and upon my 1st use I saw it was a huge problem and deleted it immediately. I also turn off all of my phones push notifications. I don’t need doordash telling me about their latest discount at 5pm everyday, etc. I moved and distracting apps or apps that I checked constantly to the last page of my phone screen, so I couldn’t see the little circle showing the number of messages or emails I have waiting for me. This was one of the best things I have ever done. Now I check my email once a day, instead of 10 or 20 times a day. When I am waiting at a doctors office or whatever, I go through and unsubscribe from junk email and I also clear out my text messages, voicemails, and useless photos that I have taken that are no longer relevant to me.

I was wondering the same. It's been around for ages.

Just read your message, have you found a way to get rid of phone addiction?

Lol

Cringe

+1 for this. I did this for a bit and loved the real-time feedback when I ate something like an apple or chocolate. Damn, did it spike hard. It's definitely moderately concerning just how high it sometimes spiked, but it went down quick, so my suspicions of being pre-diabetic were unfounded. At least at the present day. Did you know that eating food in a certain order matters?

@@LiveType Honestly I never knew that about the order of foods. I’m guessing that it does have something to do with the insulin spike. I know there are a lot of videos on RU-vid about the topic, but one from Matt might be the most interesting to watch. Obviously Matt doesn’t have a problem with weight, but there are still so many other effects felt from diet. There is still so much research to be done about diet after a century of what we have done to food.

Honestly, this is not a good idea and I am telling you this a MSc student of Kinesiology. There are many people wearing continuous glucose monitors, being surprised about the spike and not realising that the spike is completely natural response of the body. This is, I have to say, a good way of practicing confirmation bias if you want to eat keto or low-carb diet, as this will only lead to reducing intake of foods that spike glucose, whic again, is not a unhealthy thing. How about just making sure you eat enough veggies and fruits for fiber every day, lower your intake of processed foods and have a protein source with every meal? Just following this guideline would make you healthier and not being obsessed about some numbers on your glucose monitor which, honestly, most of people wearing it have no in-depth idea what the number represents.

@@alonzoharris8 I agree, but the research conducted on diet is still ongoing. Certain genes dictate how certain foods are digested. The order in which foods are digested also change how foods are digested. But why can’t Matt try this just to see how a change in glucose affects are aspects of his wellbeing? Every wonder why alcohol metabolism differently on an empty stomach versus a full stomach?

Really? They’re probably my favourite ones

Each time you quit it you discover something new

@@alexstraz that’s not a novel idea

Yes felt the same thing. No creativity, only repeated content

I'm having a strong feeling of deja-vu with this one as well.

Quitting something as addictive and necessary as a smartphone is something that should be done more than once. You really do learn something new every time

Flashlight is solved by brightening the screen like when your iPhone does a selfie