After awhile, you feel stupid for posting things on (sc,insta, ex) It makes you feel good at the same time when you let go bc you not like everyone else.. we got to find solitude in are selfs to get better💪🏼
going on 4 months of no social media, it feels amazing. even when i try to get back onto it i dont feel the incessant need to scroll. i actually find it quite boring, and the things/hobbies i focus on now are way more interesting and fulfilling than scrolling.
I’m so sick of SM. I realize how much time I spent posting and scrolling and I don’t have anything to show for it. It didn’t strengthen my relationships. If anything it weakened them. Humans are supposed to interact with each other instead of a screen. Plus why let a platform decide what type of content you see? It’s too easy for someone to sway you in whatever direction they wish. If I got really sick or died, who’d be there or go to my funeral? Probably none of them because I haven’t built real relationships. I’m a better parent without it. My time is my own now.
This is powerful. Thank you for sharing. You are filled with wisdom. You took back control. You see the dangers it has. You have the awareness. And that’s the most important 🙏
Been off Facebook, Instagram & Snapchat for three years now and it's been the best decision I've ever made. However, I'm finding myself doom scrolling on TikTok now and am really feeling the comparison hit me hard sometimes. And with what I'd like to do as a career kinda requires social media, session drummer. Other than that I want to be off all social media
Thanks for sharing your experience with social media. I hear you… it’s such a difficult journey. The world continues to become more and more digital. Therefore, where the eye balls are, is where the work is… I’m also trying to find that healthy balance of understanding we need it for work, but, also putting our mental wellbeing first. It’s all about mindful consumption and self discipline. Giving yourself 30 minutes a day max. When you notice the mindless scrolling, you stop right away… Hope you find your healthy balance 🙏
This month will make a year off instagram and it was the best decision ever. Stopped comparing myself to others and I was living in the moment more plus I became more productive. Most importantly I found out that all the so called friends I had weren’t really my friends, even the ones I knew over a decade showed their true colors because of social media
I decided to do this starting on new years last year and I havent been on social media in 9 months im so proud of myself and im going to continue forward and I wanna not be on social media no more
I recommend you start slow. Cut your time in half. Do 1 video a day. And start reading instead. Start walking. It’s not bad if you do less than 30 minutes, stick to positive stuff that makes you feel good. It’s all about balance 💙
Thank you for listening! Yes, that’s my goal as well! Definitely challenging, but very possible and beneficial long term. Hope you’re enjoying the journey!
But how would one find knowledge and like minded people or watch you on RU-vid? I quit social for following people I know and use it as a learning and in-powering tool. It’s all on how you use it to be honest. knowledge is power!
I had a complete breakdown and deleted my insta, tik tok etc. I just felt so bad because I had allowed myself to become so influenced and wasted so much money after seeing things like it was nothing.
Never feel bad for something you did. I’m sure you got many lessons from such experience. Fortunately, we’re a species that learn from our decisions. This allows us to learn and not do things that don’t bring us value or create negative influence. It sounds like you are out of that dangerous social media loop, and that’s something to celebrate 💙
Quit February 11th 2021 best decision of my life. Went from broke to rich have 3 businesses 2 children staff retired living my dream. I will never go back. I tell my wife take a day off you will see how much of your life you get back but never will. Sleep improves instantly and brain over thinking completely stops. Have more time to listen to your inner voice
It’s great to e-meet you! Thank you for sharing your story. This is very powerful and all too common when we take control of our lives (mind). Keep spreading your light 🙏
Most times the “inner voice” that we hear that tells us to do good n live good is usually God🥺. God still speaks and He will never tell us to do something that goes against the Holy Bible 😊 You can as, Him to speak to you and help you understand His love and voice in your life
Hi Kris! Thank you so much for this video. I deleted all of my social media (but not RU-vid) three weeks ago and the things that I loved before such as reading, writing, drawing, dancing, travelling and walking came back to life. I felt so much better my head was clear I felt like I had my own universe whenever I did things on my own. I don't watch the news either probably for six years now it’s just all nonsense and BS. News is just meant to distract you from reality. I feel more creative when I don’t have social media and I’m not scared to interact to people or socialize to people. It’s just so much better 🥰❤️ I wanna create video like this soon and share my thought and perspective 🥰💓
Hey! Thank you so much for listening to my tea. I’m beyond happy to hear you took the leap and trusted your intuition. Congrats! I love to hear that you’re getting back involved with the things that you love! That’s powerful!! I look forward to watching the video you creat! Keep me posted :)
I finally deleted social media and I feel calmer but restless too I keep scrolling on my damn phone for finding something else when Im bored. RU-vid is a big addiction too. Its inspiring and I want to find the answers of what to do with my life and what to do instead of wasting my time on social media or tv. And you are right.... Im the only one who have the answers what to do. Nowone else. Thanks for a great video ❤
Thank you for your comment and sharing your experience. I completely understand. It’s been over a year and I still catch myself grabbing my phone and after a few seconds I’m like what am I even doing haha. We’re programmed… I started reading to pass the time. I notice a lot of joy. Just need to find the type of reading you like. Can be fictional, non fictional, self development, etc. it just feeds the mind with healthier information than a phone..
@@mindfulnesskris thank you for your answer 🙂I do read a lot of books, mostly biography . But found myself scrolling anytime Im bored or restless. I have to learn to leave the phone in another room. Yes we are programmed, you are so right. We do so many things without thinking. I guess we have to be more mindful and change our habits. Thank you for great videos. They really inspire me. I will try to meditate. 🙂
I never cried so much just deleting and seeing how much time I wasted. What’s the point of going back if yu wanted to quit in the first place? ❤I hope one day our society will wake up from this consumption 🥰
I wanted to quit gaming and social media for so long, and I eventually did in January. But I like to discuss random topics with people, and so my friends once I told them about my idea tried to tell me that I am wrong, and that social media isn’t bad, calling me dumb to begin with. I did listen at first but I am so glad I have ended up where I am now. Sometimes I feel upset and feel like I miss the “online” people, however I am aware it’s just my brain being used to all the attention I was getting, even though being completely aware that most of them didn’t care that much as I have. I always felt useless, but now? After three months, I already got a plan, I want to become a psychiatrist and I know that I have all time in the world right now without medias and games, I feel really motivated and happy with my life choices. So yeah I agree with everything completely, and also thank you. People like you made me realise how much I missed my real life.
Hey!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us :) It means so much hearing other people’s stories. It confirms that we’re all dealing with similar things. Congrats on the strength to respect yourself. You need to be strong to go against ‘the norm’ I’m happy to hear about your plan. It’s an amazing plan! Sending you some love along your journey
I quit social media four years ago just (YT) because I learn stuff on YT. I took it a step further last week by deleting my Strava account. Noticed ppl are addicted to their smartphone 24/7. I got rid of my 7 year old iPhone and now have a flip phone.
I enjoyed your video,. Personally I loath the way social media molds us as creators and spectators. It's societal cancer. Yes there's good in it too but ultimately a life without it is so much more peaceful and beautiful. Good luck with your channel Kris.
Lots of truth you spoke. Thanks for the vulnerability. Struggled with the same addictions and plus some. Gave them up in January. At first, the free time was SO overwhelming, not to mention how hard it is to kick the dependency I had on thc. Now I am tapping into outlets I love and it is growing my character. I find pleasure in the small things in life and I feel little need to be on my phone l, besides for work and the a RU-vid video here and there. Take care.
Thank you for watching and sharing your insights! It’s very powerful that you’re tapping into your wisdom and enjoying the little things. Sending you some love along your journey!
The last thing that people quit is the politics, news and fightig and chaos, that sucks people´s energy. instead of gaining energy with nice people and hobbies.
Been quit and deleted Facebook,Instagram and Tiktok a years ago.... feeling so great and so much better.... i dont have to say something stupid on facebook post when im drunk....not gonna share the photos of me go to gym on Instagram....never gonna watch the sexy half nude dancing girls on Tiktok..😂😂😂....
Yes, that’s is crucial.. staying connected with loved ones is non-negotiable. Maybe create a ghost account? Only follow family? Or maybe all via WhatsApp?
@mindfulnesskris I also recently lost over 100 pounds. I've been trying to collab with someone to tell my story via a remote podcast or some sort of like way we could call eachother and stream it. I'd love to do like Q/A and answer questions. I've made several huge changes in my life but a lot of the bigger more popular RU-vidrs never got back to me with a response. @@mindfulnesskris
Guy from Nepal currently in Canada here; glad you were in Nepal! Been on the same journey of no SM for about a month; the amount of shit I don't have to deal with now is just so massive. I have clarity, I have focus, get things done. The boredom that comes with it is a part of it but you slowly learn to channel your boredom to something productive (or better, just enjoy the boredom staring the sky). It's interesting to note that you have a tendency to be hooked to youtube (which I did earlier) but now I've been a bit strict on myself; just 1-2random good videos now and then once in 2-3 days. I currently feel like this is where I always want to be, not stuck on my phone but rather listening and being aware of all the stuff around me. Kudos to you! SM is shit designed to make your life shit! One can definitely live without it.
Hey! Thank you for your comment and sharing your wisdom with us. I’m extremely joyful to hear your growth without social media. It’s very powerful what you are doing. Very mindful of your journey as that’s all we can ask for 🙏
Hey Brandon, thank you for watching! Yes, it’s awareness that I will always push. More people are becoming aware of how dangerous it is.. I’m happy to see you are aware of it 🙏
@@mindfulnesskris Yes, I’m glad I watched this because we need to be aware how social media can harm everybody so, we need to be careful how to use it.
All Is well Brother ! I found this video because I was looking for where you've been ?! but looks like you're doing the right thing !! I'd love too get in contact bro !
It has been 7 days since I deleted discord which was my final social media app, i feel much calmer and much less anxious. I have started reading and i am getting ready for college so the timing was great
After 13 years on FB, I quit on July 4,2024. It's been rough, but life will be so much better for those who are too tempted. You will sleep better, reading is great, exercise and walking more and be more active.
What you say about stopping anything that has “addictive qualities” and understanding that epigenetics (trauma passed down through our dna) makes it easier for you to become addicted is very wise. I’ve never been on facebook or insta, but twitter…man. That was hard to stop. Now it’s youtube 😬
Thank you very much, I appreciate the kind words. I was on twitter for a few months and damn… that’s some addictive stuff. Vicious place. Had to get off. Hey, if you only have 1 platform, that’s a win right there!
Your channel is extremely underrated. I deleted social media once and my productivity and happiness went up tremendously, but I had to download Instagram again for a 4 day school trip (for schedules and stuff) it lead to me not deleting it again and procrastinating a lot. Now, I've managed to complete all my daily tasks (martial arts training, reading,praying, learning new stuff) I still struggle to not watch reels or RU-vid shorts. I'm planning to delete everything again aside from RU-vid, since that's the only one that gives me real value, good luck on your journey and I hope everything goes well for you. You gained a new subscriber.
YES! Happy to hear you’ve been able to reflect and understand what’s causing harm in your life. Step 1 in anything is awareness. Happy to hear you’re also focusing on what brings you joy! Glad to have you part of my journey. Reach out if you got any questions!
I quit doomscrolling last September-ish. I used to doomscroll instagram and reddit and I have deleted both of those apps from my phone and it's bene great since doing that. I am much more grounded and emotionally stable, I accept and can handle being bored better, and I see fewer advertisements per day. I don't consider watching long form content to be doomscrolling and I believe that lots of other people watching these videos agree with this too. Deleting social media is definitely a net positive, 10 out of 10, do recommend.
Thank you for sharing your experience with me and the community! It’s very powerful to hear that you have taken control of your life, and you’re not letting life take control of you. It makes really happy to hear stories like these. I’ve yet to hear a negative story about somebody quitting social media lol. It really is the modern day drug… a really bad one
Hi kris... I underestimated you and just said to myself hey look at his video as well, but i really connected with lot of stuff that you said, reasonable and wise .. i deleted my Instagram 2 years ago and still don't like that but my weakness is RU-vid and im really struggling with it
Hey! Thank you for your comment and watching my video. Give yourself some credit that you’re only into 1 platform. That is powerful. In life, if we do not so good things mindfully and in moderation, it is not so bad. So, if you’re doing less than 15-30 minutes a day on RU-vid, and you’re doing it to advance your knowledge, gain inspiration and motivation, and you feel better afterwords then there is nothing bad in my opinion. If you do it for long period of times, it effects your, and your overall wellbeing, that’s when you stop using it. Hope this helps!
Wow, man, what a great video! I've been going through some hard times because I'm 20 and still don't know what career to pursue. I'm in university but have been having second thoughts about my major since I entered. And when I delete instagram, I always get those thoughts of pressure about my life path and feel bad, but I know it's something I have to do. These days, I've learned to think of it more softly and don't put too much pressure in myself because I'm still young, but I need this time to find out more things about myself. However, one of my friends is going back to germany, and instagram would be helpful, but until he came to Brazil, he had no social media, and we talked about its cons. Still don't know how we'll keep in touch, but surely getting off is the best thing to do. This video was the motivation I needed to do it. Thank you so much!!
Thank you very much for sharing this message with me and the community. You have a lot of wisdom that is growing within you. You are aware of the doubts and awareness is the first step in everything. There’s a few more if my videos that I believe will benefit you. This is something I dealt with for about 10 years till just recently. I hope you continue to discover your core values and what aligns with you. You create your purpose, you create your happiness. Remember, you are the creator 💙 if you ever want to chat deeper, I’m always open!
Such an excellent video. Minute 21:58-22:20 really hit home for me about the feeling lost, all the content we are taking in subconsciously by others who are trying to find their answers while doing the same thing. That has never been presented to me in that way before and it really resonated. thank you so much
I used to hardly go on social media but not working at the moment and being home it’s so hard not to scroll for hours. It was also taking away my time from God and my own personal thoughts so I’ve been consciously trying to get off of social media. I realized when I was happier and stronger in my faith I wouldn’t go on it as much. Just remember to be present, live in the moment Those moments are being wasted when you spend it on your phone. Now to get off of RU-vid more..
My pleasure. Thank you for listening! You got this, you will notice a massive improvement in your journey through life, it will change everything for you 💙
@@mindfulnesskrisToday I woke up and I understood why IG kept me in a loop of unhappiness. It kept showing me how little and insignificant I was in this mainly "happy" and "partying" world. On top of everything when you see your ex there doing the same with someone else. It is very detrimental to your health when you are lonely already. I remember I was much happier when I did not have IG. Of course, I was also not as aware of my wounds as I am now, but still... You video makes so much sense.
@bahdabingbahdahboop I do consider it as social media. I agree with the other comment, it’s a platform form of deeper information and less transactional than a quick swipe. You as the user has more control. But, still a media platform and it’s our job to be mindful on that!
