I deleted the instagram app a few days ago. I feel more productive now and don't procrastinate by watching memes all day when I'm bored, instead I try to do something that's gonna give me value in life. It felt empty at the beginning but after some time I got used to it. On rare occasions I might log in on the ig website so see what's up, but overall I think its a great way of trying to learn to stay out of social media.
I know Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account?? I somehow forgot my account password. I love any tricks you can offer me.
From all the lifestyle / beauty influencers I follow, Ingrid you have grown the most and shown so much resilience that the average person cannot imagine having. Your content is evolved and mature and beyond just being a walking human ad and I want to let you know how much I appreciate that.
Because those that grew up watching her aren’t aren’t usually into videos about not shaving or videos about feminism. Not that there is anything wrong with that she is posting, but I feel that she definitely lost that following. Oh well.
I had been subscribed to her for years (since she referred to herself as MissGlamorazzi). Her content back then was focused on hauls, beauty videos, and monthly favorites videos. Her content took a pretty drastic turn closer to the time she made her coming out video. Around this time she gained subscribers rapidly (even though she already had 1+ million). Once that was public, a lot of her videos were more about her self-discovery as a gay influencer, social activism, and later, content about politics. Over the past two years it seems her content has shifted towards less consumerism, more mindfulness, and after going through very public relationships and breakups, she seems to be much more reserved on what she shares with the internet. In this day and age, anyone who was subscribed to her for her original content (hauls, makeup, recipes, vlogmas, favorites videos) is probably not feeling like this is the same content they subscribed to years ago. What I personally find refreshing, is that Ingrid has grown so much. I have grown with her and I now love her channel again. I had stopped clicking on her videos when I wanted to start consuming less and living a more minimal lifestyle; however, her content now is dedicated to being more mindful, less wasteful, and being a positive influencer who is using their platform to voice things that very few people realize are so important. She is no longer one of the creators who bombards with weekly videos that have shallow content. Her channel now a place where the people who still DO tune in, can be open, learn, and grow. Major love and respect for Ingrid for staying true to herself and her journey even though there are less views on her videos. She is now producing content that is aligned with her views and morals and I can’t get enough!
I completely deleted Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. My life is much better without all of the "brain-cluttering" of social media. UA-cam can also be toxic of course, but I use it carefully.
This is so helpful - thank you Ingrid. Implementing some of these tips after experiencing a downward spiral of horrible feelings while scrolling and more mindless scrolling. I have a bad habit of looking at my phone right before going to sleep and that's something I'm going to change this week.
I haven’t had three social media platforms for nearly 2 years now and oh my GOODNESS it has thankfully helped me with my depression.... like drastically . Thank you for this video it gave me complete reassurance on my own thoughts towards social media and how I SHOULD properly utilize them.
Arena Avina Me too! I feel so much happier and lighter and have greater self esteem. It gives me more time to focus on myself and forces me to leave the house if I want to connect with people
This is so good. I was just talking with some mid-twenties girls my age and I truly believe Instagram, and other social media outlets can be such a thief of joy. When I am feeling myself experiencing negative thoughts (especially comparing my life and self to others), I altogether delete the app and give my mind a break. I read a book, listen to old music, or find something that makes me happy. With so much negativity out there, you can find so much peace when you just disconnect.
just deleted a LOAD of apps from my phone after watching this. hopefully I can start using my time more productively. Even when it comes down to non-productive things like Netflix I have a tendency to scroll through Facebook or Instagram and not really pay attention in the first place. Recently started crocheting instead. Far better to have something creative as a distraction than just another half an hour wasted looking at IG stories.
I was having a crap day, feeling down and sorry for myself and this video turned my day around. I think I’ve been spending too much time on my phone and this video has shifted my perspective. I hope you continue to make content like this in the future. Thanks Ingrid!
YES! I love this! I have clinical depression, and one thing that really keeps me in a downward cycle is clutter...whether it’s physical clutter in my space, or a cluttered iPad. I also find notifications anxiety producing, so I have those turned off except for iMessage or FaceTime which only I have my kids, my husband and my dad on. I’m ALWAYS available for them. As far as social media, I have Facebook for a very small number of family and friends (less than 25 people) and I have Instagram for a very small, carefully curated number of people I enjoy following. I try to make sure the people I follow bring light, happiness and positivity into my life. Since I’ve really cleaned out my digital space and social media I’ve found my anxiety and depression is a lot more manageable because I’m filling my brain with positivity. I also like your idea of scheduling time for certain digital activities. I’m current in trying to establish a daily routine/schedule and this was on my list! Thank you for your content. I learn so much from you and it’s nice to have someone who sees some things the way I do...it helps me not feel so alone. 💕
Dawn Noele Hull Thanks so much for sharing! It sounds like we’ve been practicing a lot of the same things and noticing the benefits. I TOTALLY hear you on having awareness around who/what you’re following and how it makes you feel. I’ve done the same thing and it’s part of the reason why going on social media feels A LOT more enjoyable now. I’m so happy to hear that you’re finding what works for you and you’re in a place where you’ve started feeling better. You’re doing the hard work of loving yourself and that’s something to be proud of! ❤️
There are apps you can get that prompt you to do stuff in the real world instead of using your phone. They also track how many hours you're on there and how many times you unlock your phone xx
Yes girl! One of my new year’s resolutions was no technology after 9 pm. That gives me a two hour window from 9 pm - 11 pm before bed to read, spend time with my partner and my pets, have a bath, etc. It’s really relaxing and has helped me both fall asleep easier and stay asleep throughout the night. I charge my tech in the living room and don’t look at it until I’m out the door to work! Absolutely life changing.
The feeling of being stuck and down whilst getting in a hole of social media is something I really relate to. I have never heard anyone else talk about it in this way and I totally agree. As someone that struggles with depression, it can be all to easy to get sucked in and not deal with thoughts/emotions.
I deleted my social media and only use youtube now. It gets “lonely” at times until I remember that going on Instagram and sharing your stories isn’t a significant replacement for real human contact. This leads me to reach out to my friends and family more often, and I also find myself doing more of the things that I want to do, instead of doing the things that are perceived to be popular by others. Frankly I don’t feel like participating in social media for personal use for the time being and maybe not ever again. I do intend to return to my luxury real estate business in time so maybe then I’ll have to leverage Instagram and Facebook ads. Until then, my mind has improved in a very organic way- in the sense that I have less of an urge to see what’s going on in peoples lives and more of a desire to reach out to someone personally and bond with them person to person.
Really appreciated all the thought you've put in this video, Ingrid! I love that your content reflects the choices you've made -- it's substantial, meaningful, while all still being creative :) Side note, I just deleted about 7 apps from my phone and it was the best feeling ever, haha.
I so admire how you’ve changed over the years. It’s incredible how true you are being to yourself and you’re a true role model for women of all ages. You’ve seemingly found this inner peace and love that REALLY shines through and makes me so happy to watch your videos. Love you!
I unfollowed a lot of IG accounts that I followed for no reason, unfriended people on Facebook I actually wasn't friends with, and unsubscribed from YT channels I never watch and it has cut my phone time down a bunch. I like seeing just what I want to see instead of hundreds of things I continually skipped over!
I live in this super strict hostel where they collect our phones at around 8 pm in the evening. Though most people including me have 2 phones, one to submit, one to keep, I have tried submitting my phone on a few days and it felt great. Makes me feel free and independent. Watching your video makes me want to submit my phone every evening and not depend so much on it. Thanks, In. 💛
Ingrid, I love your message of connectivity to the world and yourself. I love being connected to the world around me more than social media...because then when I do choose to hop on for a bit, I feel connected there, rather than mindless! Loved this video and the thoughtfulness it carries. Being mindfully loving towards yourself can be scary sometimes...or a lot of the time. But I'm finding the world doesn't end when you choose to connect to yourself as you are; it only gets brighter! ✨
i dont use any social media besides youtube, and although sometimes i feel a bit isolated, it’s honestly quite freeing. allows me to focus on what I want to more!
I had been home from work for two hours and realised I hadn't properly taken my eyes off a screen. I was in the bath, scrolling, and came across this video. Shamed myself into putting my phone down and I enjoyed a bit of me time properly. Thank you. It will be a long process but I'm hoping to break this addiction.
Hi Ingrid! I completely understand you. I deleted my Facebook and Instagram accounts about a year ago and I feel way better. You don't realise until you actually give it a try with an open mind. I enjoy my life much more without it just because I focus better in real-life experiences than in my "digital" life.
I used to want to buy so many products and felt satisfied with the number. But recently I rather have a limited amount of true favorites than 100+ average cosmetics/ clothing / bags that I can’t use up or love. So I am glad that someone almost my age has shifted kinda same way and showing how great it is. Thank you Ingrid♥️♥️
Ingrid, I really appreciate you making this video because using social media too much is something I struggle with and it’s such a time suck for me. Your advice is really helpful and I liked hearing how you’ve been able to implement these changes in your life. Thank you ❤️
I love the face you make in your thumbnail. It really does prove that you have thought about and 'created' this video's content as opposed to simply making a face everyone else is also pulling as their thumbnails. Most people will pull the dramatically-surprised face with a lot of hashtags or colorful subheadings on it. Or they pull the extatically smiling face which you see on so many videos that it has just become boring and unrelated to the content, really. So thumbs up for you, Ingrid. Thanks for another great video! :)
I’ve been working on implementing a lot of these things in my life over the last month and it’s been helping me a lot but you’ve added some other tips that I definitely need to work on as well especially being there for everyone 24/7
I absolutely adore your content Ingrid. I feel (weirdly) that I’ve grown up with you. I used to love all your hauls when I was 18-19 and now as a 24 year old, I feel like you give me so much adulting advice in this new technology world and in life in general. I appreciate you and your growth 🌟
I deleted Instagram a year and a half ago. I thought I’d regret it but I never once looked back. It lowered my self esteem and distracted me from living my own life. I’ve never been happier with myself!
Thank you for this, Ingrid. I have been stuck in a funk - completely uninspired and I find myself drowning my sorrows away through the mindless distraction of social media. I'm truly loving your content lately! I've been subscribed to you since your MissGlamorazzi days and it's so refreshing to see how much you've grown throughout the years. Thank you for the inspiration!
Ahh! I loved this video! I’ve been really trying to lessen the “tech addiction” and I really appreciate having the people I seek out online work towards creating content that’s worth my time, rather than continuously posting to keep my attention. It’s far more enjoyable to carve out time every week to sit down and watch your videos than it is to scroll and endlessly consume! Thank you so much for this and for caring more about what you put out than having my eyes on it.
I really really love this and I appreciate how thought-provoking it was. I was never aware of the stress and pressure put on me by social media AND my digital life until a few months ago. when I realized the pressure existed, it was like a weight was lifted from me and ever since then, I've been working on ways to help myself by using devices less and in smarter ways. these ideas and tips are really important to spread to more people since most people don't even know that this is a problem in their life that they may WANT to "spring clean".
I was used to be swiping, posting and looking through social media 24/7 but recently I've change that and it make me feel different and good about it. But since I started working, I found out that I'm using my phone to not look that I'm lonely and really just to avoid connecting with people surrounding me, especially at work. I rather looking down than up. This video teach me one thing or two, I will try to change and take a different direction. ily 💗
Such good content. I just came back to social media after giving it up for lent. I learned so much about myself during that break. I completely agree that you don’t have to share everything & it has taken me a long time to learn that as well. I think I was worried that if I didn’t then people would think I was boring. Either way - thank you for your meaningful videos. I’ve been watching your channel since 2011ish and it’s been a delight to watch you grow. Thanks, Ingrid!
I really love your deep videos! I deleted my social media 1,5 years ago. Since the I’m feeling so “free” and calm. For me it works, I don’t need social media. Also I have an App on my phone that tracks my screen time. It’s very helpful to be aware of the time (sometimes literally hours) we waste online. Now I try to be more in the presence, live in the moment. Live is so much more than a picture you can post and get a like. Actually it’s more precious and valuable when you have moments just with yourself and noone knows about it. Please stay as you are and make more videos that make us viewers reflect their behavior. Love that you use your reach to spread this kind of content💕
I was just thinking about how to have a "social media cleanse" if you will because of how much social media takes over my life and comprises the time I use. This is so important to understand now! Thanks so much for making the amazing content you do 💛
I LOVE this. I took myself off the main social internet apps (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) for this Lent season and so far it has been MARVELOUS. I am going to go back to Instagram and Twitter, but I’m going to HEAVILY reconsider who and what I’m following and what I actually WANT to see on my feeds. I’m really excited about the emerging lifestyle change of “less internet, more real life” that I’m seeing and I think it’s going to change all of us and our social culture for the better in the coming years. Thank you for this video!!! Much love ❤️❤️
Ingrid this video is so inspiring to me. As a Realtor, I'm constantly on the phone and worried about if I'm missing out on a client calling and needing me. Sometimes I just have to turn my phone off and leave it in my car (like today) just so I don't feel tempted to continually look at it. Its a challenge!
I've been doing all of these things for a while now and I find it really valuable and rewarding! I still have social media, but I definitely don't use it as often or I use it intentionally. If I find myself wasting time, I log off.
I normally don't share videos but I had to share this one. Maybe some friends need these tips. I just turned off my IG/FB/YT notifications. I think this is going to help me a lot. All the time I see a notification, I want to look what it is and I stop the work I was doing. The bedroom rule is really hard for me. I check my phone before sleeping and when I wake up. However, I don't think I would like to change that, at least for now hehe Thank you for the video. It was very helpful and inspiring.
Amazing video. You’ve got an absolute talent for this type of video. Apologies that I don’t know about the usual content of your channel, but this is outstanding. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼
Thank you for this! I bought a book called The Power is Habit to start retraining my brain to not only rely on my phone for entertainment. This video came at a really good time for me 😊 love you girl!
Love this vid! This needs to be talked about more. I still have a long way to go in weaning myself off of scrolling though social media as a time suck of habit that worsens my depression, but this past year I have started literally deleting Facebook and Instagram from my phone most days and only re-downloading them when I have something to post and that had been helpful to me. Would recommend 🤗
This is a really nice video, talking about a big problem in the modern world. It is the first time in a while I have watched your videos, but I am so happy that I watched this one. Hope you are well!
I gave up social media for lent. I’m not religious but, some catholic habits die hard. I’ve found these last couple weeks to be very freeing. The first few days were hard, I missed that dopamine hit I got from checking my phone. But, like you said, I was using it passively and not intentionally. I know some could say this is also a social media platform but, I only have UA-cam playing when I’m getting ready in the morning. And, I only comment when I feel like I have something to say to the creator. Thank you for posting this. I think it’s time we all use social media more thoughtfully and intentionally.
The "no tech im the bedroom" is a very good idea. My sleep schedule was ruined for years of being always stimulated by technology in bed or even watching television. Earlier this year I took all the technology out of my room. I still miss it, but I think it's working.
I've been noticing more and more how addicted I am to social media. It becomes difficult to resist checking it, so I deleted Instagram and Twitter apps from my phone and just check them on my computer a couple times a day instead of several times an hour. The difference is incredible. It's especially jarring to see the way it affects children. They are literally addicted. I can't wait for the anti-screen revolution.
I've been watching your channel for several years now. Thank you for making such genuine, positive content! This video was very inspirational and a great reminder to focus on what matters most.
Thanks a lot for this amazing video! You really made me think more clearly about this subject. I’m struggling with this "problem" since a few months and I felt like, no one on social media talks about that and in real live not at all. I turned off my notifications since already a year and it was the best decision I made to get a little bit more out of the social media world. I don’t want to be completely offline and not use any social networks anymore, but I want to use it more activity, like you said. And I think, you made me huge strong relating to that. Social media is amazing, it really has a lot of good sides, but it blocks me still (even if I have turned off my notifications) so many times, from being productive. Ans every one, who knows me, even just a bit, I love being productive and that just makes me feel sooo much better. In our society, you mostly (especially in Germany) get judged, if you started doing anything new or if you decided for yourself and your own health, to stop doing something. I think that really sad, because that’s not the way, to achieve better solutions. Thanks a lot, Ingrid!
Love how mindful you are of so many topics and how you are moving into a more intentional vs passive life! You made great points and definitely inspired me to so some phone de-cluttering and overthink some of my mindless habits.
But how can I get away from it? It feels like I' missing sth. But I also know that it really is toxic and not healthy when I' m "influenced" by many shitty people(comparison etc)....
Das Herzchen u have to do it slowly and really believe it's not good for u ...at least take a break for 2 hours then 4 then u will adjust nothing is easy u really dont notice how much u r relaxed and better until u r away..i never thought social media would cause anxiety for me or distracting me from my goals it does ...good luck 😉
I am curious how you deal (have dealt) with fomo, you may have touched on in it in this video and I missed it. I know doing more things outside, without involving your phone so much does help. But in those, slower moments (especially, if you are somewhere by yourself and are wanting to avoid human interaction due to low social energy levels -- I'm an introvert so I definitely use my phone to avoid socializing when I need to), how do you combat the fomo that does arise from not checking or looking at your favorite social media accounts? I do feel I put too much weight on some accounts, expecting them to always help me feel better or inspire me. It's a difficult avenue to navigate sometimes when you do feel that at least with a few accounts, you want to keep up with what they're doing or working on because you feel that you are 'somewhat' friends with them and want to support them. I guess it is a form of letting go, and reevaluating what's actually important enough in the grand scheme of things for your life to spend so much time checking up on people you don't really know in real life. Anyway, thank you for making this video and doing this spring cleaning series! This year has felt very different for me and from the beginning of it I have been wanting to purge a lot of bad habits and practices as well as material things that have not aided in a healthy lifestyle. As well as continuing to try to pay more attention and be more intentional about the life I live, what I do with it, as well as what and who I bring into it and what I use and how much of it I use. So thank you! Videos like these are very helpful and motivating!
Wow, I hear you on so many levels! I'm also an introvert and know how daunting it feels to try and put myself out into the world on days when I'm feeling MEH and it would totally be easier to stay inside and be on social media or watch something on TV. FOMO is something I didn't really touch on in this video, but it's definitely real. I think we like idea that leaving all our devices behind will solve everything, but it's hard to let go. I mean, I think about all the relationships that I've had that ended or went through big changes and the feeling is quite similar. It's difficult to let go of old ideas, habits and routines that no longer serve us. For me, it was about NOT jumping into the deep end immediately and just cutting off all my online behaviors. I started small. I remember it was SO painful for me to just sit in a waiting room, stand in line, etc. without looking at my phone. I'd be worried about what I was missing and I was also afraid of my own boredom. So I started testing out what 5 minutes without looking at my phone would be like. I'd look around, let things come up and then I'd go back to my phone. What I started noticing is that I was okay, even if I was bored. (And sometimes boredom leads to great things!) Nothing really changed that much online in 5 minutes either. That exercise gave me the confidence and courage to extend the time to 10 minutes, 15 minutes and so on. By slowly taking small steps and letting myself have something comforting and familiar after, my FOMO started to diminish. It hasn't completely gone away because well, I'm human, but the time between FOMO feelings is much greater and when they do arise, they are normally fleeting. I have learned to quiet the thoughts of "What is so and so doing? Am I missing something important?" by repeating to myself that "I'm okay. I'm here. I'm in my life and this is where I want to be. This is exactly where I should be right now." When I really need comfort on the hard days, I focus on doing the next right thing for myself. Sometimes that means not socializing, but most of the time I'd say it means having SOME kind of contact with another human being. More recently, I've started calling people, which for our generation is kind of a big deal. But I've noticed how much better I feel when I can just talk to someone I like and trust. I feel less alone and more like I belong. For a long time I used my introvert identity to hide from the world, and yes, I need my alone time to recharge for sure. But now, I'm able to recognize the difference between recharging and retreating. One action is based in love and the other is based in fear. I choose love.
Wow, thank you so much for not only replying, but also replying so thoughtfully. I really do appreciate it! I agree taking it small and not jumping into the deep end is such a great way to go about it. To have some more patience and love with yourself and not make everything some kind of ‘30 Day Challenge’. Oh and yes! Calling people for our generation is such a huge deal sometimes, including myself cause I’m very much a texter and like having that as a buffer. I have actually been thinking about that a lot lately - that I wish it wasn’t so awkward or felt so forced and that I want to try to change that, to be more genuine and real and human. Not use so many walls because of fear. I want to thank you again Ingrid, for your words of kindness, honesty and compassion. The world can only get better if we as humans try to be more kind and honest to/with ourselves and others. 💛
I had a huge sense of relief when I understood that 99.9% of the notifications (text, email, bank, social media etc) are not urgent and that they don't need my full atention at all times. Instead, I've blocked one hour every day to go through my apps, bank account etc
Great video, Ingrid! I especially like the ideas of putting positive boundaries in order to share meaningful things which we actually care about and of using social media actively! I've been trying to implement these ideas in my own life and even though it's still a work in progress I gotta say I feel so much better! I strongly believe that social media and internet in general are such an amazing tool that our generation can use for incredible, empowering and useful things (even entertaiment on a certain level) and it would be pretty stupid to consider them evil, but we have to be really careful about not losing our humanity. I think this video is really important because, as you said, this is not about perfection but about questioning our habits and what actually fulfills us and makes us human. Social media are a tool and have to stay like this: I think the limit is crossed when we disconnect from real life and live a virtual life that does not actually gives us anything valuable and, even worse, makes us run away from our actual problems or discomfortable situations.
I spend about 7(!) hours a day in social networks and so on. In general my real life is full of events&meetings, I have a range of goals to achieve. Nevertheless, I started to feel that I do things in real life in order to share them online. My online life became more important which can't but disappoint me. The worst feeling ever:( but i'll try to deal with it using your advice. Thank you for this video and sharing your experience♥️
I am working on reducing my screen time as well and this is so helpful! I love how your content has changed as you grow and as I feel that UA-cam is less and less relative to the life I want to have I still love watching your videos 💞
Ooh! I've been recently thinking about my relationship to social media since I noticed that I was using it as a coping mechanism for loneliness. Thanks for this video! :)
I gave up social media for lent. I deleted instagram, facebook, twitter, and snapchat from my phone. It feels a lil lonely not being in the loop but it’s also pretty freeing to have no pressure to check it. Unfortunately my night time routine is to watch tv on my laptop before bed (I’m a college student) and it’s the only free time that I can do that, and I’m used to it and it helps me wind down. Loved the video!!
I’m trying to like this as many times as I can! I’ve been using all these strategies for about 6 weeks now and it’s been HUGE! Thank you for this, Ingrid! I’m curious to know what kind of alarm clock you use without your phone in your room. Do you also eliminate TVs from your bedroom? Does Netflix count? Lol
I've been thinking about my phone usage a lot lately. I live with my partner and often after dinner we will sit on the couch together just scrolling for up to an hour. It's awful. I'm very interested in this idea of using social media actively. I'm not exactly sure what it means but I will do more research!
I deleted the instagram app a few days ago. I feel more productive now and don't procrastinate by watching memes all day when I'm bored, instead I try to do something that's gonna give me value in life. It felt empty at the beginning but after some time I got used to it. On rare occasions I might log in on the ig website so see what's up, but overall I think its a great way of trying to learn to stay out of social media.
Me too - I deleted it on new year's eve - I really thought i was going to miss it, but haven't.
Yeah I did the same but with Facebook
Elma Ordagic this is great!
I also did the same with fb
I know Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account??
I somehow forgot my account password. I love any tricks you can offer me.
From all the lifestyle / beauty influencers I follow, Ingrid you have grown the most and shown so much resilience that the average person cannot imagine having. Your content is evolved and mature and beyond just being a walking human ad and I want to let you know how much I appreciate that.
I agree with you
I am so sad that so many people are not watching her videos :( she has nearly 4 million subs but only 70k views per video
Why did they stop. She has no scandals?
MultiMillionFandom i think her content has just changed so much and her viewers haven’t grown in the same direction. it happens
Because those that grew up watching her aren’t aren’t usually into videos about not shaving or videos about feminism. Not that there is anything wrong with that she is posting, but I feel that she definitely lost that following. Oh well.
I had been subscribed to her for years (since she referred to herself as MissGlamorazzi). Her content back then was focused on hauls, beauty videos, and monthly favorites videos. Her content took a pretty drastic turn closer to the time she made her coming out video. Around this time she gained subscribers rapidly (even though she already had 1+ million). Once that was public, a lot of her videos were more about her self-discovery as a gay influencer, social activism, and later, content about politics. Over the past two years it seems her content has shifted towards less consumerism, more mindfulness, and after going through very public relationships and breakups, she seems to be much more reserved on what she shares with the internet. In this day and age, anyone who was subscribed to her for her original content (hauls, makeup, recipes, vlogmas, favorites videos) is probably not feeling like this is the same content they subscribed to years ago. What I personally find refreshing, is that Ingrid has grown so much. I have grown with her and I now love her channel again. I had stopped clicking on her videos when I wanted to start consuming less and living a more minimal lifestyle; however, her content now is dedicated to being more mindful, less wasteful, and being a positive influencer who is using their platform to voice things that very few people realize are so important. She is no longer one of the creators who bombards with weekly videos that have shallow content. Her channel now a place where the people who still DO tune in, can be open, learn, and grow. Major love and respect for Ingrid for staying true to herself and her journey even though there are less views on her videos. She is now producing content that is aligned with her views and morals and I can’t get enough!
@@stephmr47 Very nicely said!
I completely deleted Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. My life is much better without all of the "brain-cluttering" of social media. UA-cam can also be toxic of course, but I use it carefully.
This is so helpful - thank you Ingrid. Implementing some of these tips after experiencing a downward spiral of horrible feelings while scrolling and more mindless scrolling. I have a bad habit of looking at my phone right before going to sleep and that's something I'm going to change this week.
I haven’t had three social media platforms for nearly 2 years now and oh my GOODNESS it has thankfully helped me with my depression.... like drastically .
Thank you for this video it gave me complete reassurance on my own thoughts towards social media and how I SHOULD properly utilize them.
Arena Avina Me too! I feel so much happier and lighter and have greater self esteem. It gives me more time to focus on myself and forces me to leave the house if I want to connect with people
This is so good. I was just talking with some mid-twenties girls my age and I truly believe Instagram, and other social media outlets can be such a thief of joy. When I am feeling myself experiencing negative thoughts (especially comparing my life and self to others), I altogether delete the app and give my mind a break. I read a book, listen to old music, or find something that makes me happy. With so much negativity out there, you can find so much peace when you just disconnect.
just deleted a LOAD of apps from my phone after watching this. hopefully I can start using my time more productively. Even when it comes down to non-productive things like Netflix I have a tendency to scroll through Facebook or Instagram and not really pay attention in the first place. Recently started crocheting instead. Far better to have something creative as a distraction than just another half an hour wasted looking at IG stories.
I was having a crap day, feeling down and sorry for myself and this video turned my day around. I think I’ve been spending too much time on my phone and this video has shifted my perspective. I hope you continue to make content like this in the future. Thanks Ingrid!
YES! I love this! I have clinical depression, and one thing that really keeps me in a downward cycle is clutter...whether it’s physical clutter in my space, or a cluttered iPad.
I also find notifications anxiety producing, so I have those turned off except for iMessage or FaceTime which only I have my kids, my husband and my dad on. I’m ALWAYS available for them.
As far as social media, I have Facebook for a very small number of family and friends (less than 25 people) and I have Instagram for a very small, carefully curated number of people I enjoy following. I try to make sure the people I follow bring light, happiness and positivity into my life. Since I’ve really cleaned out my digital space and social media I’ve found my anxiety and depression is a lot more manageable because I’m filling my brain with positivity.
I also like your idea of scheduling time for certain digital activities. I’m current in trying to establish a daily routine/schedule and this was on my list!
Thank you for your content. I learn so much from you and it’s nice to have someone who sees some things the way I do...it helps me not feel so alone. 💕
Dawn Noele Hull Thanks so much for sharing! It sounds like we’ve been practicing a lot of the same things and noticing the benefits. I TOTALLY hear you on having awareness around who/what you’re following and how it makes you feel. I’ve done the same thing and it’s part of the reason why going on social media feels A LOT more enjoyable now. I’m so happy to hear that you’re finding what works for you and you’re in a place where you’ve started feeling better. You’re doing the hard work of loving yourself and that’s something to be proud of! ❤️
Dawn Noele Hull 💖 u will be better
I love these tips! I've been trying to monitor my screen time on the phone and set alarms to remind myself to get off and do something else!
There are apps you can get that prompt you to do stuff in the real world instead of using your phone. They also track how many hours you're on there and how many times you unlock your phone xx
Yes girl! One of my new year’s resolutions was no technology after 9 pm. That gives me a two hour window from 9 pm - 11 pm before bed to read, spend time with my partner and my pets, have a bath, etc. It’s really relaxing and has helped me both fall asleep easier and stay asleep throughout the night. I charge my tech in the living room and don’t look at it until I’m out the door to work! Absolutely life changing.
The feeling of being stuck and down whilst getting in a hole of social media is something I really relate to. I have never heard anyone else talk about it in this way and I totally agree. As someone that struggles with depression, it can be all to easy to get sucked in and not deal with thoughts/emotions.
I deleted my social media and only use youtube now. It gets “lonely” at times until I remember that going on Instagram and sharing your stories isn’t a significant replacement for real human contact.
This leads me to reach out to my friends and family more often, and I also find myself doing more of the things that I want to do, instead of doing the things that are perceived to be popular by others.
Frankly I don’t feel like participating in social media for personal use for the time being and maybe not ever again. I do intend to return to my luxury real estate business in time so maybe then I’ll have to leverage Instagram and Facebook ads.
Until then, my mind has improved in a very organic way- in the sense that I have less of an urge to see what’s going on in peoples lives and more of a desire to reach out to someone personally and bond with them person to person.
Social media is so powerful. As powerful of a tool as it is, we shouldn't waste our lives spending hours on social media. Thanks for sharing!
Really appreciated all the thought you've put in this video, Ingrid! I love that your content reflects the choices you've made -- it's substantial, meaningful, while all still being creative :) Side note, I just deleted about 7 apps from my phone and it was the best feeling ever, haha.
I so admire how you’ve changed over the years. It’s incredible how true you are being to yourself and you’re a true role model for women of all ages. You’ve seemingly found this inner peace and love that REALLY shines through and makes me so happy to watch your videos. Love you!
I unfollowed a lot of IG accounts that I followed for no reason, unfriended people on Facebook I actually wasn't friends with, and unsubscribed from YT channels I never watch and it has cut my phone time down a bunch. I like seeing just what I want to see instead of hundreds of things I continually skipped over!
Watching you for over 8 years and you’re at your peak! Love your content 😇
please never stop youtubing because many of your videos are thoughtful. this video makes me thinking of deleting facebook.. etc..
I live in this super strict hostel where they collect our phones at around 8 pm in the evening. Though most people including me have 2 phones, one to submit, one to keep, I have tried submitting my phone on a few days and it felt great. Makes me feel free and independent. Watching your video makes me want to submit my phone every evening and not depend so much on it. Thanks, In. 💛
Ingrid, I love your message of connectivity to the world and yourself. I love being connected to the world around me more than social media...because then when I do choose to hop on for a bit, I feel connected there, rather than mindless! Loved this video and the thoughtfulness it carries. Being mindfully loving towards yourself can be scary sometimes...or a lot of the time. But I'm finding the world doesn't end when you choose to connect to yourself as you are; it only gets brighter! ✨
i dont use any social media besides youtube, and although sometimes i feel a bit isolated, it’s honestly quite freeing. allows me to focus on what I want to more!
I had been home from work for two hours and realised I hadn't properly taken my eyes off a screen. I was in the bath, scrolling, and came across this video. Shamed myself into putting my phone down and I enjoyed a bit of me time properly. Thank you. It will be a long process but I'm hoping to break this addiction.
Hi Ingrid! I completely understand you. I deleted my Facebook and Instagram accounts about a year ago and I feel way better. You don't realise until you actually give it a try with an open mind. I enjoy my life much more without it just because I focus better in real-life experiences than in my "digital" life.
I used to want to buy so many products and felt satisfied with the number. But recently I rather have a limited amount of true favorites than 100+ average cosmetics/ clothing / bags that I can’t use up or love.
So I am glad that someone almost my age has shifted kinda same way and showing how great it is.
Thank you Ingrid♥️♥️
Ingrid, I really appreciate you making this video because using social media too much is something I struggle with and it’s such a time suck for me. Your advice is really helpful and I liked hearing how you’ve been able to implement these changes in your life. Thank you ❤️
Stopped watching this video to do something creative now. You're good, Ingrid!
I love the face you make in your thumbnail. It really does prove that you have thought about and 'created' this video's content as opposed to simply making a face everyone else is also pulling as their thumbnails. Most people will pull the dramatically-surprised face with a lot of hashtags or colorful subheadings on it. Or they pull the extatically smiling face which you see on so many videos that it has just become boring and unrelated to the content, really. So thumbs up for you, Ingrid. Thanks for another great video! :)
I’ve been working on implementing a lot of these things in my life over the last month and it’s been helping me a lot but you’ve added some other tips that I definitely need to work on as well especially being there for everyone 24/7
I absolutely adore your content Ingrid. I feel (weirdly) that I’ve grown up with you. I used to love all your hauls when I was 18-19 and now as a 24 year old, I feel like you give me so much adulting advice in this new technology world and in life in general.
I appreciate you and your growth 🌟
just delete FB and IG. I've never been happier.
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I deleted Instagram a year and a half ago. I thought I’d regret it but I never once looked back. It lowered my self esteem and distracted me from living my own life. I’ve never been happier with myself!
Thank you for this, Ingrid. I have been stuck in a funk - completely uninspired and I find myself drowning my sorrows away through the mindless distraction of social media. I'm truly loving your content lately! I've been subscribed to you since your MissGlamorazzi days and it's so refreshing to see how much you've grown throughout the years. Thank you for the inspiration!
Ahh! I loved this video! I’ve been really trying to lessen the “tech addiction” and I really appreciate having the people I seek out online work towards creating content that’s worth my time, rather than continuously posting to keep my attention. It’s far more enjoyable to carve out time every week to sit down and watch your videos than it is to scroll and endlessly consume! Thank you so much for this and for caring more about what you put out than having my eyes on it.
I really really love this and I appreciate how thought-provoking it was.
I was never aware of the stress and pressure put on me by social media AND my digital life until a few months ago. when I realized the pressure existed, it was like a weight was lifted from me and ever since then, I've been working on ways to help myself by using devices less and in smarter ways. these ideas and tips are really important to spread to more people since most people don't even know that this is a problem in their life that they may WANT to "spring clean".
I just want to say that this is why I subscribed to you. This kind of content is what I love
I was used to be swiping, posting and looking through social media 24/7 but recently I've change that and it make me feel different and good about it. But since I started working, I found out that I'm using my phone to not look that I'm lonely and really just to avoid connecting with people surrounding me, especially at work. I rather looking down than up. This video teach me one thing or two, I will try to change and take a different direction. ily 💗
Such good content. I just came back to social media after giving it up for lent. I learned so much about myself during that break. I completely agree that you don’t have to share everything & it has taken me a long time to learn that as well. I think I was worried that if I didn’t then people would think I was boring. Either way - thank you for your meaningful videos. I’ve been watching your channel since 2011ish and it’s been a delight to watch you grow. Thanks, Ingrid!
I really love your deep videos! I deleted my social media 1,5 years ago. Since the I’m feeling so “free” and calm. For me it works, I don’t need social media. Also I have an App on my phone that tracks my screen time. It’s very helpful to be aware of the time (sometimes literally hours) we waste online. Now I try to be more in the presence, live in the moment. Live is so much more than a picture you can post and get a like. Actually it’s more precious and valuable when you have moments just with yourself and noone knows about it.
Please stay as you are and make more videos that make us viewers reflect their behavior. Love that you use your reach to spread this kind of content💕
I was just thinking about how to have a "social media cleanse" if you will because of how much social media takes over my life and comprises the time I use. This is so important to understand now! Thanks so much for making the amazing content you do 💛
I LOVE this. I took myself off the main social internet apps (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) for this Lent season and so far it has been MARVELOUS. I am going to go back to Instagram and Twitter, but I’m going to HEAVILY reconsider who and what I’m following and what I actually WANT to see on my feeds. I’m really excited about the emerging lifestyle change of “less internet, more real life” that I’m seeing and I think it’s going to change all of us and our social culture for the better in the coming years. Thank you for this video!!! Much love ❤️❤️
Ingrid this video is so inspiring to me. As a Realtor, I'm constantly on the phone and worried about if I'm missing out on a client calling and needing me. Sometimes I just have to turn my phone off and leave it in my car (like today) just so I don't feel tempted to continually look at it. Its a challenge!
I’ve been slowly implementing all her tips over the past year and they really do work!! I feel more productive and honestly happier
I've been doing all of these things for a while now and I find it really valuable and rewarding! I still have social media, but I definitely don't use it as often or I use it intentionally. If I find myself wasting time, I log off.
This video is much appreciated. Our sanity will be improved if we take these steps. Thank you Ingrid. ☀️🌿
This week specifically I became very conscious about the ridiculous amount of time I spend on my phone so this video comes at the perfect time
I normally don't share videos but I had to share this one. Maybe some friends need these tips. I just turned off my IG/FB/YT notifications. I think this is going to help me a lot. All the time I see a notification, I want to look what it is and I stop the work I was doing. The bedroom rule is really hard for me. I check my phone before sleeping and when I wake up. However, I don't think I would like to change that, at least for now hehe
Thank you for the video. It was very helpful and inspiring.
Amazing video. You’ve got an absolute talent for this type of video. Apologies that I don’t know about the usual content of your channel, but this is outstanding. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼
Thank you for this! I bought a book called The Power is Habit to start retraining my brain to not only rely on my phone for entertainment. This video came at a really good time for me 😊 love you girl!
I love the idea of using social media in an active way
Such a good topic. You make very interesting points here Ingrid! I 'm obsessed with your haircut by the way, so cute!
Love this vid! This needs to be talked about more. I still have a long way to go in weaning myself off of scrolling though social media as a time suck of habit that worsens my depression, but this past year I have started literally deleting Facebook and Instagram from my phone most days and only re-downloading them when I have something to post and that had been helpful to me. Would recommend 🤗
This is a really nice video, talking about a big problem in the modern world. It is the first time in a while I have watched your videos, but I am so happy that I watched this one. Hope you are well!
I always feel like I get something positive out of your videos and come away (trying) to act in a more thoughtful way 💛
I gave up social media for lent. I’m not religious but, some catholic habits die hard. I’ve found these last couple weeks to be very freeing. The first few days were hard, I missed that dopamine hit I got from checking my phone. But, like you said, I was using it passively and not intentionally. I know some could say this is also a social media platform but, I only have UA-cam playing when I’m getting ready in the morning. And, I only comment when I feel like I have something to say to the creator. Thank you for posting this. I think it’s time we all use social media more thoughtfully and intentionally.
Bless your sweet, beautiful, intentional heart. I appreciate you!
The "no tech im the bedroom" is a very good idea. My sleep schedule was ruined for years of being always stimulated by technology in bed or even watching television. Earlier this year I took all the technology out of my room. I still miss it, but I think it's working.
I've been noticing more and more how addicted I am to social media. It becomes difficult to resist checking it, so I deleted Instagram and Twitter apps from my phone and just check them on my computer a couple times a day instead of several times an hour. The difference is incredible. It's especially jarring to see the way it affects children. They are literally addicted. I can't wait for the anti-screen revolution.
I've been watching your channel for several years now. Thank you for making such genuine, positive content! This video was very inspirational and a great reminder to focus on what matters most.
Thanks a lot for this amazing video! You really made me think more clearly about this subject. I’m struggling with this "problem" since a few months and I felt like, no one on social media talks about that and in real live not at all.
I turned off my notifications since already a year and it was the best decision I made to get a little bit more out of the social media world. I don’t want to be completely offline and not use any social networks anymore, but I want to use it more activity, like you said. And I think, you made me huge strong relating to that. Social media is amazing, it really has a lot of good sides, but it blocks me still (even if I have turned off my notifications) so many times, from being productive. Ans every one, who knows me, even just a bit, I love being productive and that just makes me feel sooo much better.
In our society, you mostly (especially in Germany) get judged, if you started doing anything new or if you decided for yourself and your own health, to stop doing something. I think that really sad, because that’s not the way, to achieve better solutions.
Thanks a lot, Ingrid!
Love how mindful you are of so many topics and how you are moving into a more intentional vs passive life! You made great points and definitely inspired me to so some phone de-cluttering and overthink some of my mindless habits.
Being away of social media make u relax and not comparing yourself and pressure yourself ...it happens even indirectly
But how can I get away from it? It feels like I' missing sth. But I also know that it really is toxic and not healthy when I' m "influenced" by many shitty people(comparison etc)....
Das Herzchen u have to do it slowly and really believe it's not good for u ...at least take a break for 2 hours then 4 then u will adjust nothing is easy u really dont notice how much u r relaxed and better until u r away..i never thought social media would cause anxiety for me or distracting me from my goals it does ...good luck 😉
Your advice is always so actionable and clear! Thanks for the tips. 🙏🏼
Yes! Just what we need to hear for our overall wellness and beauty. 🤗🙏
can you do an updated glossier video? they came out with new products and i really liked your last review
Fewer viewers but those of us still left genuinely care and are interested ❤️
I love your content so much Ingrid. It’s always so thought provoking and intelligent. I always look forward to your next upload 😊
You articulated these things so well. Thank you for sharing your practices and thoughts! xx
I am curious how you deal (have dealt) with fomo, you may have touched on in it in this video and I missed it. I know doing more things outside, without involving your phone so much does help. But in those, slower moments (especially, if you are somewhere by yourself and are wanting to avoid human interaction due to low social energy levels -- I'm an introvert so I definitely use my phone to avoid socializing when I need to), how do you combat the fomo that does arise from not checking or looking at your favorite social media accounts? I do feel I put too much weight on some accounts, expecting them to always help me feel better or inspire me. It's a difficult avenue to navigate sometimes when you do feel that at least with a few accounts, you want to keep up with what they're doing or working on because you feel that you are 'somewhat' friends with them and want to support them. I guess it is a form of letting go, and reevaluating what's actually important enough in the grand scheme of things for your life to spend so much time checking up on people you don't really know in real life.
Anyway, thank you for making this video and doing this spring cleaning series! This year has felt very different for me and from the beginning of it I have been wanting to purge a lot of bad habits and practices as well as material things that have not aided in a healthy lifestyle. As well as continuing to try to pay more attention and be more intentional about the life I live, what I do with it, as well as what and who I bring into it and what I use and how much of it I use. So thank you! Videos like these are very helpful and motivating!
Wow, I hear you on so many levels! I'm also an introvert and know how daunting it feels to try and put myself out into the world on days when I'm feeling MEH and it would totally be easier to stay inside and be on social media or watch something on TV. FOMO is something I didn't really touch on in this video, but it's definitely real. I think we like idea that leaving all our devices behind will solve everything, but it's hard to let go. I mean, I think about all the relationships that I've had that ended or went through big changes and the feeling is quite similar. It's difficult to let go of old ideas, habits and routines that no longer serve us. For me, it was about NOT jumping into the deep end immediately and just cutting off all my online behaviors. I started small. I remember it was SO painful for me to just sit in a waiting room, stand in line, etc. without looking at my phone. I'd be worried about what I was missing and I was also afraid of my own boredom. So I started testing out what 5 minutes without looking at my phone would be like. I'd look around, let things come up and then I'd go back to my phone. What I started noticing is that I was okay, even if I was bored. (And sometimes boredom leads to great things!) Nothing really changed that much online in 5 minutes either. That exercise gave me the confidence and courage to extend the time to 10 minutes, 15 minutes and so on. By slowly taking small steps and letting myself have something comforting and familiar after, my FOMO started to diminish. It hasn't completely gone away because well, I'm human, but the time between FOMO feelings is much greater and when they do arise, they are normally fleeting. I have learned to quiet the thoughts of "What is so and so doing? Am I missing something important?" by repeating to myself that "I'm okay. I'm here. I'm in my life and this is where I want to be. This is exactly where I should be right now." When I really need comfort on the hard days, I focus on doing the next right thing for myself. Sometimes that means not socializing, but most of the time I'd say it means having SOME kind of contact with another human being. More recently, I've started calling people, which for our generation is kind of a big deal. But I've noticed how much better I feel when I can just talk to someone I like and trust. I feel less alone and more like I belong. For a long time I used my introvert identity to hide from the world, and yes, I need my alone time to recharge for sure. But now, I'm able to recognize the difference between recharging and retreating. One action is based in love and the other is based in fear. I choose love.
Wow, thank you so much for not only replying, but also replying so thoughtfully. I really do appreciate it! I agree taking it small and not jumping into the deep end is such a great way to go about it. To have some more patience and love with yourself and not make everything some kind of ‘30 Day Challenge’. Oh and yes! Calling people for our generation is such a huge deal sometimes, including myself cause I’m very much a texter and like having that as a buffer. I have actually been thinking about that a lot lately - that I wish it wasn’t so awkward or felt so forced and that I want to try to change that, to be more genuine and real and human. Not use so many walls because of fear.
I want to thank you again Ingrid, for your words of kindness, honesty and compassion.
The world can only get better if we as humans try to be more kind and honest to/with ourselves and others. 💛
I had a huge sense of relief when I understood that 99.9% of the notifications (text, email, bank, social media etc) are not urgent and that they don't need my full atention at all times. Instead, I've blocked one hour every day to go through my apps, bank account etc
Needed this! Thank you for your consistently inspiring content Ingrid
Great video, Ingrid! I especially like the ideas of putting positive boundaries in order to share meaningful things which we actually care about and of using social media actively!
I've been trying to implement these ideas in my own life and even though it's still a work in progress I gotta say I feel so much better!
I strongly believe that social media and internet in general are such an amazing tool that our generation can use for incredible, empowering and useful things (even entertaiment on a certain level) and it would be pretty stupid to consider them evil, but we have to be really careful about not losing our humanity. I think this video is really important because, as you said, this is not about perfection but about questioning our habits and what actually fulfills us and makes us human.
Social media are a tool and have to stay like this: I think the limit is crossed when we disconnect from real life and live a virtual life that does not actually gives us anything valuable and, even worse, makes us run away from our actual problems or discomfortable situations.
Love your energy! Thanks for the information. I've been learning how to better hone in on this in my own social media and this definitely is helpful.
I spend about 7(!) hours a day in social networks and so on. In general my real life is full of events&meetings, I have a range of goals to achieve. Nevertheless, I started to feel that I do things in real life in order to share them online. My online life became more important which can't but disappoint me. The worst feeling ever:( but i'll try to deal with it using your advice. Thank you for this video and sharing your experience♥️
I am working on reducing my screen time as well and this is so helpful!
I love how your content has changed as you grow and as I feel that UA-cam is less and less relative to the life I want to have I still love watching your videos 💞
I spend to much time on UA-cam but it's my drug, I'm lost without it! 😭😭😭
I still get out and hangout with family though! 😁👍
❤️ love your videos, Ingrid. You are such a light! 💜
Ooh! I've been recently thinking about my relationship to social media since I noticed that I was using it as a coping mechanism for loneliness. Thanks for this video! :)
This is such a great video. Being more intentional overall is what I’m working on right now, and this definitely helps
I gave up social media for lent. I deleted instagram, facebook, twitter, and snapchat from my phone. It feels a lil lonely not being in the loop but it’s also pretty freeing to have no pressure to check it. Unfortunately my night time routine is to watch tv on my laptop before bed (I’m a college student) and it’s the only free time that I can do that, and I’m used to it and it helps me wind down. Loved the video!!
I'm super proud of your evolution, Ingrid :)
Thank youuu for the help !! I loved this video ❤️❤️!!!
Hi Ingrid! Thank you for sharing! I love you!
Kisses from Brazil 😘😘😘
One youtuber that has always been unproblematic
Please please pleeeease Give us your makeup/skin care routine! You look amazing
i love your content so much! always makes me think or question and learn more about myself, in both small and big ways
Thank you it was really helpful.I feel exactly the same way. Thank you for talking you are an inspiration!
Really love this video! Have felt drawn in 2019 to really disconnect from social media & technology in certain areas. ❤️
I love this video, I have been struggling with screen time these are some good tips
loving this thoughtful and mature content!!! 😍😍😍
I’m trying to like this as many times as I can! I’ve been using all these strategies for about 6 weeks now and it’s been HUGE! Thank you for this, Ingrid! I’m curious to know what kind of alarm clock you use without your phone in your room. Do you also eliminate TVs from your bedroom? Does Netflix count? Lol
You are a really big inspiration and role model for me at the moment :)
Luv u ingrid. This was just what i needed. Mucho amor from Puerto Rico ❤️❤️❤️
This is so meaningful, thanks a lot!
Love this message! Thank you ❤️
Love these tips, Ingrid!! ❤️
Such an inspiration ☀️
I've been thinking about my phone usage a lot lately. I live with my partner and often after dinner we will sit on the couch together just scrolling for up to an hour. It's awful. I'm very interested in this idea of using social media actively. I'm not exactly sure what it means but I will do more research!
I was just telling friends last night that I’ve been using social media less!! (With the exception of some occasional UA-cam :) )
I really needed this. Thankyou sooo much Ingrid!!