how I reduced my screentime by 80% (guide)

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  • @reysu
    @reysu  5 місяців тому +459

    if you've seen my previous video on this, this is an updated version with no subscription fees + some new features. hope you enjoy, thanks for watching

    • @wilson2119
      @wilson2119 4 місяці тому +1

      👍

    • @jennakroeger640
      @jennakroeger640 2 місяці тому +1

      Hi! Laptop hacks also for anti algorithm ??:)

    • @Jurtz
      @Jurtz 2 місяці тому

      Can't you just easily bypass Screen Zen, or any blocking app if you go to settings -> screen time -> and turn of access to that app? Everything falls apart because of this loophole.

    • @shayanshetty9556
      @shayanshetty9556 Місяць тому

      zen helps you focus on your task but this guy teaches us how to not be dependent on our phones completely​@@Jurtz

    • @robllewellyn
      @robllewellyn Місяць тому

      On my
      Phone

  • @et6729
    @et6729 5 місяців тому +2941

    You are so right about app design. I have a smart phone from ~ 2013 that I opened recently. Snapchat was chat and friends list, thats it. No news, no stories, no scroll. Iphone apps especially are now 99% bloat with 2% functionality.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +71

      any favorite apps that aren't 99% bloat?

    • @et6729
      @et6729 5 місяців тому

      ​@@reysu Anki hahaha. I think LingQ does a good job not bloating its app with anything that isnt language learning material. You open it up and theres your library, vocab trainer, and settings, thats all.

    • @arc3944
      @arc3944 5 місяців тому +88

      101% app?

    • @et6729
      @et6729 5 місяців тому

      @@reysu Anki Lol. I'd say LingQ is good at what it does. The only pages are, reader, vocab review, and settings. I think Anki is perfect. Literally 0 nonsense, it does what it says it does. I'm glad I spent 25$ on it.

    • @et6729
      @et6729 5 місяців тому +53

      @@reysu Big fan of Anki, haha.

  • @josiahdemaray6973
    @josiahdemaray6973 5 місяців тому +5075

    Found this in a UA-cam rabbit hole

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +402

      rabbit holes are good sometimes

    • @FourthExile
      @FourthExile 4 місяці тому +24

      Given the ubiquity of apps I don’t believe it’s ironic anymore when you find content like this on an algorithmic platform.

    • @ryanmunuve2757
      @ryanmunuve2757 4 місяці тому +3

      Me too!

    • @Sam-bn7jk
      @Sam-bn7jk 3 місяці тому +12

      Yea all these digital detox influencers are just hypocrites

    • @kidmaverick5211
      @kidmaverick5211 3 місяці тому +2

      Careful with rabbit holes

  • @parkers3301
    @parkers3301 4 місяці тому +509

    these break the content cycle videos are often hard to watch all the way through because they catch you in the middle of a doom scroll and will just try to shame or scare you out of it. thank you for the only practical and useful video

  • @4Rekless
    @4Rekless 5 місяців тому +489

    I kid you not when I say it took me years to set up a system that you've just improved by a mile!! Thanks so much! So much value in one video!!

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +13

      glad it was helpful!!

  • @elijahfishburne1251
    @elijahfishburne1251 5 місяців тому +636

    You're a baller for making this video. I've tried and failed a bunch of different methods, and this by far offers the most flexibility and benefit.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +5

      thank you!! hop you find it useful

    • @whengrapespop5728
      @whengrapespop5728 Місяць тому +1

      What’s a “baller”?

    • @fastrace8195
      @fastrace8195 Місяць тому

      @@whengrapespop5728 Something like "goat."

  • @TyUnfiltered
    @TyUnfiltered 5 місяців тому +123

    Online addiction is definitely one of those area's that needs more attention. Loved the point about the current state of App design.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +1

      thank you for watching!

  • @67persanazh
    @67persanazh 5 місяців тому +95

    Thank you for this guide. After doing this for less than a week, I can sit for multiple hours at a time and not check my phone. I feel more present, focussed on learning and comfortable with not being constantly stimulated.

  • @luisliz
    @luisliz 4 місяці тому +167

    I haven't watched the video but already thumbs up for saying "For less than $10" it's insane that most of these videos imply spending $100 bucks a year to make it minimalist and then you either procrastinate or have to battle through either paying or doing.

    • @callisto6292
      @callisto6292 2 місяці тому +2

      Imagine paying to make something minimalist lol just use the dumbphone

    • @filmbuffoon
      @filmbuffoon Місяць тому

      @@callisto6292 You still have to buy the dumbphone though.

  • @SebastianMorrisDr
    @SebastianMorrisDr 5 місяців тому +88

    Honestly one of the most useful and informative UA-cam video I have watch for a while. Thanks

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +4

      appreciate you saying that!

  • @leonheiherbat1186
    @leonheiherbat1186 2 місяці тому +32

    mate you are one of the few people to actually impact me positively longtime through yt. thanks.

  • @2486frosty
    @2486frosty 2 місяці тому +228

    i watched to 5:57, implemented everything, and tried it for two days and im already down like 37% screentime lol thank you so much I was going crazy.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  2 місяці тому +6

      thats awesome!!

    • @gregothy9190
      @gregothy9190 Місяць тому +6

      How's it going a month on?

    • @tartarosnemesis6227
      @tartarosnemesis6227 Місяць тому

      ​@@gregothy9190Hopefully he won't answer in a while 😅

    • @asterohobit1298
      @asterohobit1298 26 днів тому

      @@gregothy9190 you a legend for checking on a random stranger. mad respect brother

    • @KOG-KingOfGreen
      @KOG-KingOfGreen 23 дні тому +9

      He is now running a fortune 500 company

  • @pauljohnson3317
    @pauljohnson3317 2 місяці тому +12

    3:56 "It's really the dose that makes the posion." Great insight.

  • @parkere.7202
    @parkere.7202 5 місяців тому +43

    Wow Reysu, thank you so much for this. I had watched your previous video and ran into those subscription fees.. it started not to be useful to me. Now, you come back with an updated version and more features! That speaks to your dedication to this topic and your viewers. I appreciate content creators like you a lot, thank you Reysu.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +2

      you got it!!

  • @Hedshodd
    @Hedshodd 23 дні тому +5

    Funnily enough, the YT algorithm recommended this for me while on a binge during during lunch break. I think I will try this out on my android.
    Apart from just the content as such, this is a pretty well produced and informative video, without being over-edited (fitting the theme lol). Well done, subscribed.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  22 дні тому

      thank you!

  • @clararoethe8935
    @clararoethe8935 4 місяці тому +14

    did this a few days ago and i love it. thank you so much for putting the time in to share your system.

  • @KrustalHersh
    @KrustalHersh 4 місяці тому +648

    I understand the aversion to paying but the expectation that every app is free or nearly is what got us into this algorithm problem in the first place.

    • @jenHry-ng3pw
      @jenHry-ng3pw 4 місяці тому +65

      The problem is even if you pay, they still want to maximize your time spent in the app and addiction to it, because there is higher chance you pay if you are addicted.

    • @owenjenkinsofficial
      @owenjenkinsofficial 4 місяці тому

      @@jenHry-ng3pwthat’s not what he’s saying. He is saying that all the best social media and games were made free because the general public prioritized free apps when phones first came out because they were more accessible or didn’t want to pay. These companies realized that if they made their apps free to make them appealing, and they could compensate that loss monetarily with data collection, and that incentivized creating addictive algorithms that allowed them to scrape far more than just basic data but all the way up to behavioral patterns per advertising ID and patterns and consistent interests that you engage with. And that ironically created a more consistent form of revenue because then they can turn around and use that data and patterns to help you sell products to the general people… for a small fee, eventually motivating the continual evolution of algorithms on social media especially.

    • @stsam63
      @stsam63 3 місяці тому +48

      if you are not paying for the product you are the product

    • @davidbarrett4586
      @davidbarrett4586 3 місяці тому

      @@stsam63 🤯

    • @MrDannyFandango
      @MrDannyFandango 2 місяці тому +43

      Tbh it’s refreshing to see one time payment apps returning, I’m so sick of being asked to subscribe to a low value service for £5 a month, it’s worth .50p a month usually

  • @deddend1697
    @deddend1697 4 місяці тому +26

    Thanks so much for highlighting these solutions. The UA-cam extension is a huge help. I love the idea of keeping the functionality, but just reducing the addictive aspects of it! So many help guides just suggest something extreme like stopping using the phone completely while this I believe is much more achievable

    • @mark122387
      @mark122387 3 місяці тому

      Socialfocus and untrap don't show up on the Google Play store for me. How did you find it!?

  • @mexiem.mp4
    @mexiem.mp4 2 місяці тому +5

    thanks for the tips - feels so refreshing to have no sound effects or music in a video

  • @mustafakaraaslan9757
    @mustafakaraaslan9757 5 місяців тому +41

    ok why do i have the feeling this is going to change a lot for my life ( in a very good way) thank you a lot. It was really easy to setup and so fast. I also added the extensions to my arcade browser so also on desktop im not getting distracted. Thank you a lot for this video man. i have a really good feeling about that.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +2

      you got this bro!!

    • @TabletopShelf
      @TabletopShelf 3 місяці тому +1

      Checking in 1 month later, how's it going?

    • @mustafakaraaslan9757
      @mustafakaraaslan9757 3 місяці тому +1

      @@TabletopShelf now i am working in an internship and also are in the semesterbreak, but during the semester it helped me a lot. Right now i switched because I am not on my phone that much. Or. I am allowing it myself. But im sure im gonna use it again as soon as the smester starts

  • @jonathanemig
    @jonathanemig 2 місяці тому +7

    Probably the most helpful single video on reducing screen time

  • @sekainotamago
    @sekainotamago 3 місяці тому +6

    Thank you! This is exactly the approach I was looking for. The technology is not the problem, we simply need to make it work for us, not against us! I need social media for work and it was hard to come by a solution to minimise its use.

  • @Quetzelkoa
    @Quetzelkoa 28 днів тому +1

    Really appreciate how thorough and dense the video is. Will try these ideas out!

  • @trandamihai
    @trandamihai 5 місяців тому +57

    0:52 "disable UA-cam recommendations so as not to be distracted"... hehe, the irony..., I discovered your video with an interesting topic from the recommendations.

    • @xandeath75
      @xandeath75 Місяць тому

      Climax? I think a better word would be Irony lol

    • @trandamihai
      @trandamihai Місяць тому

      @@xandeath75 haha thx.

    • @xandeath75
      @xandeath75 Місяць тому

      @@trandamihai np lol

  • @aliq746
    @aliq746 5 місяців тому +159

    first time in ages that I watch a whole long form video without speeding up. Nice work

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +20

      !! thats a great compliment haha, thanks for watching

    • @thatdberad
      @thatdberad 5 місяців тому +52

      ten minutes is hardly long form

    • @kitschking
      @kitschking 5 місяців тому

      true

    • @y0ggy
      @y0ggy 5 місяців тому +19

      @@thatdberad it is for tiktok kids apparently lmao

    • @JeffStep93
      @JeffStep93 4 місяці тому +6

      10 mins? Jeez lol

  • @drtomrountree
    @drtomrountree 4 місяці тому +14

    You have great insight and the comparison between the programs from a while ago and now is alarming. Thank you.

  • @therealtrabo
    @therealtrabo 3 місяці тому +3

    So glad I found this video... I am in the process of changing my habits and being more intentional about the ways I spend my time and this video is massively helpful.

  • @albertjurkowski9038
    @albertjurkowski9038 Місяць тому +14

    Thank you for helping fight the plague of smartphone addiction.

  • @rainsmellgood
    @rainsmellgood 3 місяці тому +2

    currently watching this video on firefox, after following your instructions step by step. i've tried dumbifying my phone before but nothing ever came close to this set up. thank you so much. i'm optimistic about this - time to get my time and life back, and get off the addiction to scrolling. thank you again.

  • @zh2256
    @zh2256 4 місяці тому +7

    This is exactly what I was looking for... YAY. thank you for doing the digging for these apps and for showing how to do it on android too! you're the best

  • @guybrushskywalker
    @guybrushskywalker 4 місяці тому +14

    Great work, Reysu.
    I believe you do a great service to this community. And the production quality is great as well.
    Respect.

  • @jacksparrow6476
    @jacksparrow6476 5 місяців тому +9

    Thanks for all the insights. I have been addicted particularly to UA-cam for 5 years now. I'm trying to end it. Once in a while I would stop watching yt ( max was for 1 week) but ultimately find my way back to endless binge watching videos that adds no value to my life.
    I will implement your mentioned changes.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +2

      thank you for watching

  • @Myrborg
    @Myrborg Місяць тому +5

    Thousand thanks for this guide! I just watched this again because I'm recommending this guide for a friend. Since changing to a "dumbphone" my work and personal life is way better. Big smile and best regards from Oslo, GK

  • @halfsourlizard9319
    @halfsourlizard9319 2 місяці тому +1

    This is so great. Not necessarily the exact solution but being thoughtful about how to interact with tech.

  • @sillyolesapphic44
    @sillyolesapphic44 4 місяці тому +7

    i’m really grateful for this video

  • @BRZ79MD
    @BRZ79MD 3 місяці тому +2

    Mate, this is exactly what I looked for. Insane value in just 10 mins. Thanks!!

  • @sumerrawat6947
    @sumerrawat6947 28 днів тому +26

    Pay for iPhone to get more features , then pay again for the app to limit all these features

  • @wagnerjonas
    @wagnerjonas 2 місяці тому +2

    Best video for that topic! You have developed a great system!

  • @james-bensoncare4053
    @james-bensoncare4053 5 місяців тому +58

    With all these recommendations, I won’t be able to watch your next videos :( love your stuff man 💚

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +15

      hahah you can block the feed but browse from the subscription box

  • @jalengonel
    @jalengonel Місяць тому

    This is one of the best videos I've ever watched. Seems small but little decisions compound over time. Thank you

  • @samloose7526
    @samloose7526 5 місяців тому +5

    That's actually brilliant. So practical for people of our generation.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому

      thanks for watching!

  • @juststartingover2735
    @juststartingover2735 12 днів тому

    Thank you…As im watching you i am deleting apps or moving them to secondary screens so I dont see them when i open phone. Definitely will turn off most notifications & unsubscribe from websites that fill my mailbox with junk. I needed this today!💖

  • @orindamn4475
    @orindamn4475 5 місяців тому +8

    The UA-cam algorithm found me this video at the right time. I guess I won't know if I get a reply from you. I have turned off the notification now. Cheers mate.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +7

      hope you don't see this!! thanks for watching

  • @jordantherubio
    @jordantherubio 4 місяці тому +2

    I did the dumb phone and I love it so far. I was so addicted to social media and I just took them off my pages and that solved it. But my final addiction is watching so much youtube videos now. I average 3+ hours a day and 24hr a week. And that less than %30 from last week. So Im hopping this dumb phone and limitations apps help with this. Thanks again this dumb phone is a great idea.

    • @fanoftoast
      @fanoftoast 3 місяці тому +1

      I realized I’m in the same pattern. I’ve been almost completely off social media for 2 years now (haven’t deleted my accounts but I don’t use them unless someone sends me a link to something on one of them) but as a result I’ve switched to a more intense UA-cam addiction. 😞 I wish there was a way to change your UA-cam app and not just the browser UA-cam.

  • @DayOneNotOneDay394
    @DayOneNotOneDay394 5 місяців тому +8

    Just in time for Summer, thanks for saving mine!!

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому

      hope you have a great summer!!

  • @hussein-alemam
    @hussein-alemam 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks bro, the extention that disable youtube suggestions is exactly what I needed

  • @BiG__Disgruntled
    @BiG__Disgruntled 4 місяці тому +5

    Awesome video! I really appreciate this tutorial. Also you're incredibly well articulated and easy to listen to, love your calm and informative tone!

  • @grantpaylor8885
    @grantpaylor8885 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for sharing all these amazing resources! Just set all of them up on my phone and already having withdrawals - wish me luck!

  • @wseanw
    @wseanw 5 місяців тому +15

    Your videos found me at the perfect time, thank you so much for the updated version!

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому

      glad it's helpful!!

  • @AyaEgbuho
    @AyaEgbuho 4 місяці тому +2

    I cannot say thank you ENOUGH! Thank you so much!!!!!! This is fantastic. I didn't even know this was possible! I really was so torn by YT. I have gained so much good stuff, but YT can also be a real time wasting issue for me. Thank you again! ❤

  • @littleseal833
    @littleseal833 4 місяці тому +9

    I'm a little late here. But it's hilarious that you suggested deleting apps, so midway through the video I did that! Including the UA-cam app I was watching your video on.. so I'm back, watching on the browser now haha

  • @wealthpotion
    @wealthpotion 3 місяці тому +1

    “The dose makes the poison.” Really like this approach. While I’m not setting up my phone to this same degree, I think we could all benefit from uninstalling some apps and turning off some notifications.
    One more to add - unsubscribe from emails!

  • @snaggiz
    @snaggiz Місяць тому

    I have to thank you in a big way! Just five minutes after getting that Untrap UA-cam extension I felt such an great sense of relief. I can still engage with the content I like, use the website for all good that it has, but now those addictive shorts are just gone! It feels like the UA-cam I've been wanting this whole time. I feel in control! Best couple dollars I ever spent!

  • @DanRodriguez1
    @DanRodriguez1 4 місяці тому +10

    Thanks man, I'm a youtube addict

  • @frogturtle
    @frogturtle 4 місяці тому +2

    Companies these days would rather build your life than build tools for you to use
    Love the video man. Thanks for sharing your setup, I think it can help a lot of people

  • @arec9581
    @arec9581 5 місяців тому +10

    This is awesome and will definitely try this!
    I have used RSS feeds for personal media consumption recently, and its pretty analogous to the benefits listed here, except its mainly for PC. (rss feeds are an aggregator for all of ones internet feeds for things like youtube, twitter, news, blogs)
    What I've noticed is that when scrolling isn't the "fun" part of your screen time, its easier to assess whether the content or tool is valuable or not. Especially if you use social media without their original GUI or any GUI at all, it completely changes the experience of it.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +1

      that's a good idea, what do you use to browse your rss feeds?

    • @arec9581
      @arec9581 5 місяців тому

      @@reysu newsboat for terminal text based, but I used to use feed bro which is through browser and shows pictures

    • @arecreation2166
      @arecreation2166 5 місяців тому

      @@reysu (alt acc lol) usually newsboat for text based terminal app, but if im on browser feedbro

    • @sprengar
      @sprengar 4 місяці тому

      not the original poster, but i've been using NetNewsWire for ios and it's been great

    • @drodes
      @drodes 4 місяці тому

      @@reysu Sorry to butt in, but I use NetNewsWire and I find it's been a great RSS reader. Free on iOS, no in app purchases, subscriptions, algorithmic feeds or invasive data collection.

  • @phuongson_4467
    @phuongson_4467 5 місяців тому +2

    In the past I used to spend an unhealthy amount of time on social media (mainly facebook), there were periods that I would average 4-5 hours just scrolling. Realized that I need to stop this so I've been doing the same for about 2 years now and I can guarantee that it worked. By doing that, I have more free time to do productive things, not to mention better mental health and positivity.
    btw, I'm also using immersion and your korekara podcasts help a lot.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +1

      that's great to hear man and I'm glad you're using your time productively with immersing and learning a new language :)

  • @djcook
    @djcook 5 місяців тому +12

    Fire idea bro

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому

      thanks!!

    • @_ab.
      @_ab. 5 місяців тому

      Wsg kodak

  • @jolenepham
    @jolenepham Місяць тому

    its wild that we (as society, not what youre content is wrong, because you are right!) need a video on this, since most of the time its based on self reflection, and simply, just removing whats distracting you. IF youre committed to that, and sadly most arent

  • @harukay2503
    @harukay2503 4 місяці тому +3

    This is a bloody good video. Straight to the point

  • @XCHDragox115
    @XCHDragox115 Місяць тому

    A workaround that’s been working for me is just having a packed day. I’m fortunate to live with the community and the people I work with. And as a teacher, I always start my day at 6 in the morning and end work at 5. Run after school clubs then get home too tired to even begin doomscrolling for hours.
    Even on holidays, I make sure I have packed days to maximize on time.

  • @yoswayd5520
    @yoswayd5520 Місяць тому +15

    I got married and spent time with my wife

  • @lukeswette7436
    @lukeswette7436 11 днів тому +1

    Another thing you can do that I think is really helpful is change the settings for the top search bar to only apps. This make everything way less cluttered

  • @richardbarr7173
    @richardbarr7173 3 місяці тому +8

    "thanks for watching, see you next time" *drops unreasonably hard trap beat*

  • @evanlinsey
    @evanlinsey Місяць тому

    been getting the urge to go flip phone but this is is way more practical! just set things up exactly as you described and it's perfect, thank you so much

  • @MateuszGawronOfficial
    @MateuszGawronOfficial 5 місяців тому +5

    You are doing a great job! It really helps with efficiency. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +1

      glad it was helpful

  • @Princess.Babosa
    @Princess.Babosa Місяць тому

    The juxtaposition of your calming voice and the constant use of "bro" is hilarious, but genuinely this was a great video. Very matter of fact

  • @magnushealy22
    @magnushealy22 3 місяці тому +3

    As a teen i find it frustrating to make the gap between the phone and reality when my friends use it (Snapchat)
    as a number one source of communication.

  • @MickAlister
    @MickAlister Місяць тому +2

    Of the apps recommended, especially free ones, I would check their privacy policy. A developer probably isn't going to push out a free app unless their is some data gathering on the backend.

  • @Shampie
    @Shampie 4 місяці тому +9

    Maybe I will do this to make my phone less interesting for my baby

  • @noah_boad
    @noah_boad 3 місяці тому

    Thanks to this video I was able to find ‘minimal phone launcher’ on the iOS store as a free replacement to dumbify. Feels great to take action towards battling my smartphone addiction

    • @quentin8330
      @quentin8330 2 місяці тому

      I can’t find it

    • @noah_boad
      @noah_boad 2 місяці тому

      @@quentin8330 that one didn't end up being free (1 week trial) so i did buy dumbify. i like it, but imo it should be like $1-2 instead of 4.99

  • @caleb6595
    @caleb6595 Місяць тому +4

    It’s crazy how the internet is literally ruined. Human greed knows no bounds.

    • @Obedthian-UK
      @Obedthian-UK Місяць тому

      Wait till you find out about medevil times

  • @evanaulick9
    @evanaulick9 23 дні тому

    Was original looking for ai apps to help minimize tasks to reduce time on my phone, but was overwhelmed by all the clickbait videos made for ai app suggestions. This video somehow got on my feed and I had a great feeling about, so I watched. Needless to say great video, glad I watched, keep doing your thing bro

  • @lucien4888
    @lucien4888 5 місяців тому +3

    Incredible knowledge value. Thank you a lot !

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @johnw4595
    @johnw4595 Місяць тому

    Very grateful. Brilliant content. And I like your presentation style. Clear and direct. You have a strong character.

  • @jjmachan
    @jjmachan 5 місяців тому +3

    thanks a lot for sharing, this was super helpful

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому

      glad it was helpful!!

  • @fearlv1rattata
    @fearlv1rattata Місяць тому

    this is so needed thank you! I didn't even realize this was possible.

  • @DAVEXXL
    @DAVEXXL 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks a lot reysu, really needed this today

  • @flowmas7107
    @flowmas7107 4 місяці тому +9

    It has to be 4:20😂

  • @hemberry_
    @hemberry_ 4 місяці тому +2

    this is incredible, thank you for this distilled advice that I needed on my journey to beat social media/phone addiction

  • @JD27770
    @JD27770 5 місяців тому +3

    Great ideas

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому

      thank you!

  • @callingrantham2553
    @callingrantham2553 4 місяці тому

    Bro, thank you. This is probably the biggest compulsion i have in my life and its eating at my time and focus.

  • @autismunion
    @autismunion Місяць тому +4

    buy fancy phone
    buy apps to make unfancy

  • @FelipeZabala
    @FelipeZabala 2 місяці тому

    What a wonderful thing to share with the world! Good on you mate, I’m really going to try and implement most of these tips.

  • @qaster5491
    @qaster5491 2 місяці тому +3

    Is there something like socialfocus that can block certain features of instagram on the app itself? for ios if that matters

    • @reysu
      @reysu  2 місяці тому

      it can't block the app but it can block it in the browser

  • @oscarvelay
    @oscarvelay 4 місяці тому

    Rey you might have saved my life, and my projects, bless you

  • @1_asp3ct_1
    @1_asp3ct_1 5 місяців тому +10

    On IOS, when you swipe all the way right, the app library shows up with all your apps. What do you do about that?

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +16

      unfortunately you can't remove the app library but a few things you can do:
      - turn off badges in the app library (makes it less busy)
      - use your phone in gray scale (makes it less busy)
      - block apps when not in use (it grays the icon)
      - add a few blank pages before the app library

    • @AB-wm9vk
      @AB-wm9vk 4 місяці тому +3

      You can turn off show in search and the specific apps won’t show up when you swipe to the right

  • @SuziePenguin
    @SuziePenguin 4 місяці тому +2

    They don’t make the iPhone mini anymore but the SE 3rd gen is the same form factor. I love it since it’s actually a good size for my tiny, feminine, baby hands.
    Thanks for this video, I’ve thought about doing this but haven’t since I didn’t know what all it would involve.

    • @levischorpioen
      @levischorpioen Місяць тому

      13 Mini is a great alternative as well, I think it’s smaller than the SE3.

  • @oleshko-g
    @oleshko-g 5 місяців тому +6

    Found this video through algorithmic infinite scroll UA-cam home screen on desktop.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому +1

      when I'm on desktop during my scheduled times I can see the feed. The reason is because I occasionally come across super valuable videos so I would never block UA-cam completely

    • @neolordie
      @neolordie 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@@reysui found that when I watch youtube on desktop I tend to do more things than when I watch it on my phone

  • @taniyareed3480
    @taniyareed3480 Місяць тому +2

    What also helped me is getting a phone plan with a data cap so it slows your speed after it reaches your cap. You can still have unlimited internet but videos and pictures load so slow and it makes it uninteresting and takes too long. Also you’ll want to save your data so it discourages you from wasting it all on watching youtube in the first week lol. Plus saves you money on phone plan :) win win!

  • @chrisheartman9263
    @chrisheartman9263 3 місяці тому +3

    I would NOT not bring my phone whenever I'm out and about. I'm an AFAB transmasculine person pre-everything and I just can't afford it. Although risk is not that high... the risk is still there, and by bringing my phone with me, I have a way to reach out. That phone, whenever I'm out, stays glued to me, no matter what.

  • @andresrosales3466
    @andresrosales3466 Місяць тому

    I've been trying to figure out ways to do this for a while now. Great guide! Gonna do this!

  • @sakshamray9981
    @sakshamray9981 3 місяці тому +3

    Dont you think not adding music and sound effects can maybe help your viewers

  • @chris.scott510
    @chris.scott510 Місяць тому

    Awesome video. Thanks for posting. I have been using a Light Phone II, which is awesome, but I have run into the issues you mentioned about concert tickets, required apps, etc.

  • @menlo7256
    @menlo7256 5 місяців тому +11

    iPod Nano? This guy is definitely a Gen Z.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  5 місяців тому

      loll I had the original ipod nano when it came out

    • @mgf909
      @mgf909 4 місяці тому

      I loved how pocketable they were

    • @animator02
      @animator02 4 місяці тому

      Same. I still have mine from when I was a kid. Still use it to when I just wanna listen to music while on road trips. Or I bring my Walkman.

  • @isaacrivera.colorado
    @isaacrivera.colorado 4 місяці тому

    I have a really similar setup to my own phone. I’m glad that we came to similar conclusions but this is definitely a set up better thanks for sharing!

  • @andrescarcia1430
    @andrescarcia1430 4 місяці тому +4

    my guy buys a 1200$ phone just to use it like a nokia

  • @XTheSpartanX7
    @XTheSpartanX7 8 днів тому

    I'm glad you reference atomic habits. I'm reading it right now and it is amazing.

    • @reysu
      @reysu  День тому

      I'm glad you like it!

  • @charonermilw5589
    @charonermilw5589 29 днів тому

    Thank you very much. For olauncher especially, it bring me a lot of joy. I really like minimalism

  • @danielbergert
    @danielbergert 4 місяці тому +1

    That is exactly what i'm looking for. THANKS Reysu.