I needed a change. Instagram (& other social media platforms) can be great - until it's not. It can be great for self-expression, for resources, for connecting but if you don't keep it in check, it can creep up on you - it's literally designed to be that way, to give you that dopamine hit. Take care of yourself first! So I quit social media, Instagram particularly, sort of and put my mental health first. I definitely broke the habit though and regained control of my life. What an energy and time drain.
Did this help my productivity? My anxiety? Did I find myself? Find out in the video!
Also some people have been asking about the instrument at the beginning, it's called a handpan and though I purchased mine locally because I didn't want to wait for shipping, I was very close to purchasing this one https://amzn.to/3iYIITE
If you need help detoxing or having in-app timer reminders, I've been using the Minimalist phone launcher (Android only) this link gives you unlimited custom theme + no time trial https://minimalistphone.sjv.io/9Wdk9W
▬ 2 month update ▬▬▬
Have gone on here and there to post something and check my messages cuz some friends still write me on there, but I don't stay on for long and then I uninstall it again. That anxious feeling is almost completely gone - pretty crazy how this is literally an addiction playing with your dopamine.
Quitting Social Media Part 2 https://youtu.be/T0MF2D3xQ2s
Replaced with good habits, My Self-care routine: https://youtu.be/sKkzspEO5Q8
Personal Development School Review: https://youtu.be/TwpYSNSM_00
Journaling: https://youtu.be/NHwjr5QmZwA
Therapy: https://youtu.be/P3THDEhE4p4
---------------------
Talk about phone boundaries https://open.spotify.com/episode/25yf7NZtG0itk9aRFOJqfT?si=c4516ce0ebe74834
Interesting Comparison video, if you’re feeling behind in life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afk0h0dPBhE&list=WL&index=142
Digital Minimalism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L-Uoo4VrIk
TED TALK quit social media (shorter version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E7hkPZ-HTk
This relates to some of what I talked about, they refer to as artificial intimacy https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jun/05/artificial-intimacy-where-gossip-relationships-and-social-media-intersect
--------
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:36 Why'd I quit?
4:22 Quitting Instagram specifically
4:30 Cold Turkey Quitting
6:27 Good habits
8:46 Results
13:59 Will I go back?
▬ ☕️ how you can help 🙏 ▬▬▬
Content helpful? Entertaining? Relatable?
1) Like, comment, share, subscribe & 🔔 to stay notified and help spread the word! FEED THAT ALGORITHM! Nom nom nom.
2) You can also buy me a coffee (or 10) should you feel inclined to, to keep me caffeinated while I keep creating content! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JessCuz
3) Thanks & superthanks ($) buttons on videos & shorts
4) Purchasing through affiliate links in the description! (no extra cost to you but gives me a little kick back to help support the channel).
I appreciate you all!
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (at no additional cost to you, an easy to way to support the channel )
All opinions are my own and are representative of my experience only. I assume no responsibility for how you interpret and use said products/advice. For entertainment purposes only!