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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Social media can either be your greatest resource or your greatest distraction. The choice is yours. In this video, I explain why I deleted social media and why you (probably) should too.
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Top 10 Celebrities That Refuse To Be On Social Media
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It seems that being social media famous is something that almost everyone is trying to accomplish these days, but even though everyday people are on social media trying to get famous, there are tons of celebrities that could have millions of followers if they wanted, but dont because they refuse to have social media accounts. But also with all the stuff that goes down on social media, maybe there onto something by not having it… hey whats up IOers its mackenzie here and today on the juiciest channel on youtube, if i do say so myself, im gonna be listing Top 10 Celebrities That Refuse To Be On Social Media and why.
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I’ve been hooked on social media since 2021. But recently, it’s gotten out of hand. So, on February 4, I quit social media. I went on a 30 Day Detox. I deleted all my apps, deactivated Facebook, and banned the news. 📺
While the challenge was hard initially, by the end, I didn’t want it to stop. So, in this video, I’ll share why I went on a detox, what it was like, and what I learned along the way. 🧠
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⏱ Average Hours of Social Media Use (Statista) – https://www.statista.com/statistics/433871/daily-social-media-usage-worldwide/
😎 ‘Meet Gen Z: The Social Generation’ – https://genz.hhcc.com/hubfs/Gen%20Z%20-%20The%20Social%20Generation%20%7C%20Hill%20Holliday-4.pdf
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Why quit or go on a 30-day detox when you can fix social media?
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0:00 – Intro
0:13 – Why You’re Addicted To Social Media
0:54 – How To Cure Your Social Media Addiction
2:32 – Step 1: Hide The Feed
3:13 – Step 2: Hide Recommendations
4:00 – Step 3: Hide Comments
4:36 – Step 4: Turn Off Notifications
5:09 – Step 5: Remove Accessibility
7:16 – Step 6: Unfollow
TOOLS TO FIX YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
Unfollow Everything For Facebook: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/unfollow-everything-for-f/ohceakcebcalehmaliegoenkliddajoo?hl=en
UnDistracted (Chrome Extension): https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/undistracted-hide-faceboo/pjjgklgkfeoeiebjogplpnibpfnffkng?hl=en
Insta Feed Eradicator (Chrome Extension): https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/insta-feed-eradicator/opmlbbpajagbjblnnhjhiedihdnlochl
StayFocusd (Chrome Extension): https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stayfocusd/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji?hl=en
Messenger (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.orca&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Messenger (iPhone): https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/messenger/id454638411
Threads (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instagram.threadsapp&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Threads (iPhone): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/threads-from-instagram/id1473867767
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Digital Detox (Android App Blocker): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.urbandroid.ddc&hl=en&gl=US
Freedom (iPhone App Blocker): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/freedom-block-distractions/id1269788228
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You should probably delete all your social media accounts. From mental health & anxiety, to privacy/security concerns (and more!) – social media negatively impacts you in more ways than one. Find our more about this incredible journey in this video! Don’t forget to share 💪
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0:00 Introduction
0:52 About My Journey
1:14 Issue 1 – Mental Health
2:21 Issue 2 – Privacy
3:40 Issue 3 – Influence
4:19 Issue 4 – Control
5:32 Issue 5 – Connections
6:24 Caveats to Deleting Social Media
7:26 Steps to Delete Social Media!
8:38 Recap & Final Words
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