How Social Media Destroys Your Life and How to Quit || Graded Reader || Improve Your English
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
check out some of my other videos!
how intentional living changed my life: https://youtu.be/m_ibmYav7RE
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the hidden dangers of “brain rot”: https://youtu.be/mQL2BPmf5UA
learn to let yourself get bored: https://youtu.be/6stSCDDiM2w
losing our linguistic individuality to social media: https://youtu.be/GqsftVxls2U?si=rWPU-CW6oMm0rx85
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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!
TIME STAMPS
00:00 – Video Trailer
00:58 – Topic introduction
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
05:40 – Video One linked here
06:34 – In person connections
07:05 – Call someone
07:36 – Link another video
08:15 – Limit Social media intake
08:45 – Children’s limit
09:11 – Time Boxing
09:50 – Balanced diet
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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.”
Let me know your thoughts!
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I quit all my social media (except YouTube) and made a website to replace it lol.
Please visit my website I spent 300 hours on it: https://www.lrnjulie.com/
References:
Lanier Anderson, R. (2022, May 19). Friedrich Nietzsche. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/nietzsche/#:~:text=Famously%2C%20the%20book%20concludes%20with,it%20is%20(GS%20341).
Newport, C. (2019). Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World. Penguin Random House.
Siderits, M. (2023, March 6). Buddha. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/buddha/
Ulvi O, Karamehic-Muratovic A, Baghbanzadeh M, Bashir A, Smith J, Haque U. Social Media Use and Mental Health: A Global Analysis. Epidemiologia (Basel). 2022 Jan 11;3(1):11-25. doi: 10.3390/epidemiologia3010002. PMID: 36417264; PMCID: PMC9620890.
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00:00 Why delete social media?
02:24 Why we don’t delete social media
13:29 Why a website?
21:11 Website tour
24:17 Limitations & Conclusion
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00:01 self perception
03:37 life becomes colorful
04:42 get to know yourself
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06:36 hability to focus
07:40 more time
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10:10 solitude
11:35 digital minimalism
13:23 my music channel