Social media has been affecting my mental health lately and its been a long time since my last break. I’m so tired of doomscrolling and being anxious around my social media posts. Documented the week off socials and wanted to share how i quit doomscrolling! Thanks for watching and lmk how you stop doomscrolling! Should I do a 30 day challenge?! xo -Alisha Marie
Cal Newport makes the case for quitting social media in Episode 371 of the Deep Questions podcast.
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We seem to be stuck in a purgatory when it comes to the worst of the social media platforms. We know they’re not great, but it’s hard to muster enough motivation to bother to leave. In today’s episode, motivated by the assination of Charlie Kirk, Cal puts on his technology critic hat and offers a step-by-step technical explanation for why these platforms are strictly and incessantly making your life worse and why the only reasonable response is to quit them. He then answers listener questions on the topic and reacts to some recent news about the US Congress getting involved.
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0:00 Is it Finally Time to Leave Social Media?
38:59 How do I find everything I should be blocking on my kid’s phone?
43:39 Is it okay that I make YouTube Videos?
49:13 Shouldn’t we focus on using social media better?
58:00 A musician and social media
1:10:42 US House panel asks internet CEOs to testify after Charlie Kirk assassination
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Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. In addition to his academic research, he writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture. Cal’s particularly interested in our struggle to deploy these tools in ways that support instead of subvert the things we care about in both our personal and professional lives.
Cal is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including, most recently, A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. He’s also the creator of The Time-Block Planner.
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Introvertierte Menschen fühlen sich oftmals wohl im Internet. Soziale Kontakte kann man hier aufrechterhalten, ohne seine soziale Energie zu sehr zu verbrauche. Aber auf Instagram, TikTok und Co. lauern natürlich auch Probleme. Eines davon: Wie stellt man Introvertiertheit eigentlich richtig dar? Das ist ein umstrittenes Thema. Einige werfen Schüchternheit und Menschenhass mit in den Topf – andere wollen am liebsten nur noch einwandfreie Memes sehen, die sich genau an die Definition von Introversion halten. Wo stehst du?
00:00 Was Introvertierte oft falsch machen
04:39 Auf dem Teppich bleiben und aktiv werden
09:33 Social Media hat seine eigenen Regeln
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In this video, I talk about my journey of quitting social media and the surprising freedom that came with it. I grew up without social media, but once I got into it, I found myself constantly living for other people’s approval instead of focusing on my own life. The frustration of low engagement on Instagram, the pressure to keep up, and the endless comparisons left me feeling anxious, depressed, and disconnected from my own reality.
But after just a few days without the constant noise of social media, I gained so much mental clarity and space. I’ve learned to appreciate my life more and live in the moment, rather than in the lives of others. This video is all about how stepping away from social media has helped me rediscover gratitude and peace.
If you’ve ever felt trapped by the need for likes and followers, or just want to learn how to be more present, this video is for you.
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In this video, we explore how social media can negatively impact your life and provide practical tips on how to quit it for good. If you’re struggling with social media addiction or feel overwhelmed by its effects on your mental health, this video is for you! We’ll also introduce a graded reader to help you improve your English while learning how to break free from these platforms. Whether you’re looking to improve your language skills or regain control of your time, this video will give you the tools to take action.
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i deleted social media 3 years ago and it was one of the best decisions of my life! getting control of my relationship with social media was an absolute journey but WOW am i glad i made the change – life is more peaceful, intentional, and filled with deep/meaningful connections rather than surface-level/fake friends and stimulation. if you’re exploring this decision for yourself… come on in, the water’s fine 🙂 chapters below
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0:00 – it’s been a journey
0:43 – my social media history, start of addiction
2:22 – snapchat (who am i living for?, fake friends, no privacy)
5:04 – instagram (social comparison, stalking, body dysmorphia, doing things for the ‘gram, fake friends)
11:34 – challenges of not having instagram
12:27 – peace of mind and intentionality
13:02 – tiktok (time suck, safety, ethically misaligned)
16:44 – being off – clarity, less friends but REAL friends, weight lifted, learning yourself
19:08 – it’s hard at first!
21:14 – brain rot – a scary trend i see
22:45 – unscripted
23:46 – join me living under a rock!
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Hey there, have you ever felt like social media is draining you more than it’s adding to your life? Trust me, you’re not alone. The constant scrolling, endless notifications, and comparison trap can leave us feeling overwhelmed, unproductive, and even anxious. If you’ve been thinking about taking a break but don’t know where to start, this video is for you! Today, I’m sharing five practical things you can do right now to step back from social media, refresh your mind, and regain control over your time. Whether you need a short detox or a full-on reset, these tips will help. Let’s get into it!
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01:03 – Set clear boundaries and goals
02:37 – Remove/ Delete all the apps
04:20 – Notifications
04:32 – Time replacement
05:02 – Idle time
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08:15 – Limit Social media intake
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Social media is wonderful for so many communities and it’s helped platform some great businesses and people. Heck, if social media didn’t exist, you probably wouldn’t even know me! But, I wanted to have an open, honest conversation about why I refrain from some of the larger platforms, how it has altered my life and what it looks like to say, “I don’t use social media.”
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