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@@blackorcshagrat8587no. Not leveraging social media or the opportunity that internet offers is shooting yourself in the foot but it can also be super addictive. Therfore, we need to have a healthy relationship with it
I was aware that i didn't enjoy social media lately but I simply wasn't doing anything about it. This video encouraged and inspired me to swap my daily activities, thank you
@@shantishan1172 The ABC's for becoming a Christian. (saved soul) A - Admit - Admit to God that you are a sinner. Repent, turning away from your sin. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23 B - Believe - Believe that Jesus is God's Son and accept God's gift of forgiveness from sin. "While we were sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 C - Confess - Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord. "If you will confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9
This is true. If you want to be a productive person who consistently moves towards their goals, constantly looking at your phone is holding you back. It makes you the equivalent of an athlete who smokes.
I minimized my screentime earlier this year - almost no video games, almost no phone, etc. - and I was so much happier. The fear of missing out is something so hard to get control over, especially for people like me, who have ADHD. At times, I can't even listen to music or I'll get distracted by it immediately. Lately, I started to be active on social media again and... it feels like I am poisoning myself with it. Born in the 90s, I oh-so very often wish to go back to the time when we only used our phones to message or call each other. Smartphones - to me - are both a blessing and a curse.
I also have ADHD, born in the late 90s. The constant urge to check Discord, Reddit and UA-cam is absolutely devastating. I am so far behind on my studies, but I can't break this curse. I jsut want to chase that dopamine, again and again and again. I don't enjoy video games anymore, I can't watch a full episode of anything without getting bored and wanting to check my phone, I can't read the several books I've been itching to read for years now. I remember when my phone could only play angry birds and clash of clans, facebook was the standard social media and it didn't have any power over me, and I actually enjoyed things. Oh my god. What happened? Listening to brown noise is good for forcing myself to study or take care of chores but it is by no means a miracle cure.
@@xXDonTdODRugZXx you know what helps - at least a little bit better? Get yourself a smartwatch. I have a fitBit, and I can’t live without it anymore. Turn your notifications and indicators off, set your phone on silent (no vibrations, too!) and set up your smartwatch to notify you when you receive a call, a message (a REAL message, not WhatsApp or Discord) or when there’s an appointment noted in the calendar. This way you are free to neglect your phone easier and are still reachable to those who want to reach you. Tell your friends and family that if they want to reach you for something important, they have to message or call you. It works WONDERS. You got this!!
@@onlypaintmode8496actually. I actually don't find video games to be addictive. I can Moderate them very well. UA-cam on the other hand is a Major Problem. Because theirs a mis of good content, Mindless content and Bad content.
Ooh! I want to ask out of curiosity, when minimizing your sceentime, what were some of the things you did? Like reading, arts and crafts, studying, working, you know! I want to reduce my screentime too, but I feel like a lot of things I currently enjoy doing or overall do revolve around screens :(
I was a social media addict. Even though I am now learning coding and new foreign languages, I still have the urge to watch entertainment UA-cam videos and the urge to check if someone was replying to my comment or gave a heart to my comment. It is too powerful.
do not beat yourself up for being human, you are doing amazing by trying to break the loop. do whatever it takes to distract yourself but like working out we need rest days and fuel. so that's why give yourself a little dose of dopamine but set up a timer for everything.
I got dizzy when I am addicted to social media, but I got dizzier when I realized I have nothing to do aside from scrolling social media. But recently, the thing that could break me free from social media is: not opening social media when I just woke up, when I am going to sleep, and when I am bored. and I decided to do something productive, such as working, freelancing, reading book, doing yoga, just simply walking around blocks, etc.
Yes i agree I noticed that the more I use social media , the less creative I am. And when I wasn't using it I wanted to do things like paint sports, etc.
i didn't realize how miserable social media made me until i started a fufilling job. thinking about all the time i lost scrolling through ig, twitter and reddit makes me so sad. there was even days where i wouldn't leave the house at all and just scroll through social media for hours on end. it makes so happy that i could break the cycle thanks to my daily routine and now only focus on stuff that makes me happy.
Even the most simple things can change everything, you are making such content that all the people that is watching you has something to thank you for.
I am happy there are so many helpful/self-improvement content on youtube these days, i'm not totally free of social media but my usage of it has decreased A LOT in the past few months thanks to your tips and other channels as well, i'm definitely not as anxious as i was a before, thanks a lot ♥
Context switching is why ADHD is so troubling. We do it naturally without much else to distract us, we have a hard time focusing on things at the best of times, and its hard to get back into it. How much worse when you're getting distracted by phone notifications and the like.
Social medias, short-time videos are really difficult challenges for humanity now. You're either captured by them or you live your life, move towards and reach the goals. With constant phone using, one'll never have desired outcomes and make their live better. Thanks you for paying attention and outlining this problem! I hope your videos will help many people to overcome the addiction
I let myself go to be honest, all these years I didn’t give a single crap about myself. This is some serious self-improving quality content and I can reintegrate many things that are healthy to my life thanks to this video, thanks.
I can't believe we're watching this for free. This is a supreme life hack and a huge eye-opener. You're one of the few content creators out there that brings up relevant topics and practices one could use in life. When I'm feeling like I'm being a little bit negative towards myself or other people, I watch Cinema Therapy as the gist of their content is to just be a good person. When I'm struggling to work/study/to be productive or even just struggling to find the point in life or find motivation, I watch Ruri's videos. I can't tell you how much your videos has helped me. Thank you Ruri! I hope you get everything you want in life and live a happy life. :)
Thank you for addressing this issue. "Context Switching" was the word I was looking for. Thank you for reaffirming what I have been suspecting and struggling with for years. Now, I think I can focus better in my life. Thanks to you, Ruri-san!!!
This is a good video that coincides with where I’m at currently mentally. I’ve adjusted my approach to social media because I’m realizing that certain aspects have drained me mentally. I’m not done with the process, but my social media experience is WAY better right now than it was before I started the process last week.
Ruri, your way of communicating these elaborate ideas is very effective and you always reach the main point of what you’re saying in a clean way, so that we can understand better the argument. Really, your videos are amazing. Keep doing this, you’re teaching us so many important things that I’m actually applying to my everyday life, it’s incredible. Just wanted to let you know that you’re doing a great job
thank you for making this, every single video i've seen about the dopamine addiction from social media just says to stop using it entirely which would mean I wouldnt be abe to contact my friends and family abroad. learning how to healthily use social media is so much more helpful since its ingrained into our culture now.
I already use the "do not disturb" mode on my phone from 9 a.m to 5 p.m, it is so freaking good and useful. Sometimes, when I'm taking some break I use my phone for 5-10 minutes. Doing that has made me more productive and I can focus more on what I'm doing. Great video. Everyone needs to know this information. I fully believe we are living in a procastinating and overstimulated society, world. I appreciate a lot your video. Suddenly your video appeared on my UA-cam recomendations, so this is my first time watching your channel. Love your content. xoxo
I remember switching from Facebook to FB Lite and it definitely stopped me from addiction, now I rarely even use it I even stopped checking out YT notifications as a daily routine in my main account like I used to, now I'm able to sleep on time consistently. Social Medias are really driving people crazy, it's like a virtual drug.
I’ve deleted Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat , Tiktok, Twitter, Reddit, and discord. All I have left is UA-cam now. I have UA-cam to watch videos like this and to find music. I feel much more free and focused on my self improvement journey. Thank you for making this Ruri!
Thank you for reminding me that i have a "focus mode" and "bedtime mode" in my phone that I was stupid enough to not use xD I'm really grateful for your informative and life-saving content, please keep it up. Gonna take a while before I feel okay avoiding social media but I really need to since I'm addicted. Gonna start mindfulness! ♥
our attention spans aren't decreasing; what's actually happening is that the world around us has gotten terrifyingly good at hijacking our attention. There's actually no study that indicates our attention span is worsening - a bunch of articles all hinting at a microsoft study that only had a figure of it that isn't related to the findings of the study. Our attention spans are just as good as they have always been; we can still read books as long as we enjoy them, we can still watch movies, we can still game for hours on end or focus on any enjoyable activity for a long period of time. It's more of a serotonin baseline decrease (if I were to hypothesize) from the constant bombardment of dopaminergic hormones and the overwhelming amount of information we absorb throughout our daily lives (we can try cutting off social media and such, but that's not an addiction, but rather a coping mechanism to deal with this lower serotonin baseline and the decay of our social lives since 2020 hasn't made that any easier.). TLDR; attention spans aren't decreasing, nothing wrong with us; it's our overstimulating environments as you correctly state in the video :)
@@ruriohama T__T wait what... sorry, but it feels like a long time ago.. I start subscribe your channel and continously watch your video since the polyglot video
Consistency is back❤️ Now I am preparing for med school finals and I decided to challenge myself and cut down the content I consume. I decided instead of consuming content try to create content by my own. I turned off my notifications about 2 years ago and haven’t turn it on yet🙈 Also during my relaxing time I go for a walk or I just meditate. This new approach is really helpful for me.
We absolutely appreciate all the strategies that you gave us in this video, Ruri! Even though I've been implementing some of them in my life for the purpose of getting out of my comfort zone and finally enhance my productivity significantly, one of the most valuable and interesting insights that I have never tried out previously is reading ficcional books at night, largely before sleep. That's because I authentically used to have trouble with sleeping too late, almost midnight, just because I would constantly waste over an hour on social media, which impacts not only our quality of sleep, but also our health at all negatively in the long-term. Neverhtless, when I started incorporating this tip in reading ficcional books a few minutes before actually going to bed, I've realized a signficant improvement in my quality of sleep and all my health. It definitely helped me to end up the day by feeling happy and much less anxiously, especially if the book don't have a sad and terrible end in addition to owning an easy and simple language to understand. I've recently tried it out by reading "Wonder" and it worked perfectly to me. So thanks a bunch for the tip, Ruri. I'm sure it'll also work to everybody else who watch your channel.
Thank you for encouraging us to unsubscribe under the right conditions. I really don't know how I crossed your videos but you drew me in quite quick a while ago. While not all your videos strike the cord with me, most initially did. I'm glad you're bringing this awareness to others.
Excellent video! I did my own challenge sometime ago where I walked away from social media for about a month and I noticed how often I was fiddling with my phone for no reason except out of habit. It felt strange when I returned but I had found a new level of self-awareness of how addicting social media can be.
There was a point during lockdown when I started noticing that I was spending so much more time on social media, achieving nothing, and feeling unsatisfied, bored, listless and definitely losing physical fitness. I had to go back to [my] basics: screen time for news and emails, and movies late in the day; position guitar, books, magazines nearby bc they're my dopamine/satisfaction hits; walk twice a day. My work was really smart too - we were given 3 "must do" tasks: check in every day, talk to others about resilience, hit output deadlines. Managers didn't want to be looking over our shoulders, checking if we were spending 8 hours a day on task, just that we were engaged, communicating and managing time. That meant taking responsibility for our screen time. It was the simplest of frameworks but had a huge impact.
Really proud of your progress over the months, the video production on your videos has increased tremendously. Props to your editor. (As one editor to another) Thank you for this upload! Really insightful stuff, would be nice if you could tackle on the "The Fear of Missing Out'. It'd be really helpful for people to disconnect from social media in a more healthy way without FOMO imo. Keep up the great work Ruri!
Thank you for this video. I've had my notifications turned off for a while now, however after watching this I've now started a 5 day social media detox and deleted FB and IG from my phone. subscribed :)
I still play video games, and I totally agree with this. Overstimulating myself with cheap dopamine always gives me guilt and the thought at the back of my head that I should be doing something that will make me who I want to become in life. Thank you for this. ♥
Both my girlfriend and I uninstalled EVERY social media app, save for WhatsApp, UA-cam and Pinterest. No more Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, Tumblr or Facebook. We live so much better now without those apps! We stopped giving a shit about what others think, post, worry about and shitposts. I am so much more relaxed, I stopped wasting so much time and the overall experience is undoubtfully positive.
Fortunately, I put my social media on hold for almost 1 year, but there are some benefits, right. I never felt like I was in the wrong place since watching your videos constantly. Slowly but surely I got to know you and I can really relate to you because you are similar to me in a lof of cases. My biggest enemy though the UA-cam Shorts, they are killing me before going to bed. Keep motivating! I like when I'm hearing from you.
I got rid of social media over the course of the last two years, last one was Instagram which I'm not using anymore since last weekend. I still work with social media everyday because I'm an editor and social media manager, but that's completely different as I'm only creating and not mindlessly and passively consuming. Have to say I'm feeling so much better without being interrupted by social media 20 times a day, I got more time to focus on important things like getting enough sleep and eating healthy. Over all I'm much more satisfied with my life without social media.
Also for iphone users @ 3:52 you can add a greyscale/monochrome filter on your phone by going to: Settings>Accessibility>Display & Text Size>Color Filters and turn on color filters
This video gave us tools, methods, scientific rigor based evidence, audio and visuals. Although I would have to look into the test environment and control groups myself. This was interesting. I also would imagine that the classical conditioning of picking up your phone during a task would represent a lapse in concentration which is caused by the proximity of the phone right next to the user. I learned from this video. Thanks Ruri!
In the last year or so I’ve turned off all notifications on my social media and deleted all of them from my phone and put them on my iPad so it’s less accessible and not always with me. It’s helped so much. I genuinely feel happier and less anxious. And I actually use the camera app now to take pictures for memories as opposed to taking pictures for an instagram story
My ADHD makes it challenging for me even with medication, so I've been replacing games with educational content. I have still been struggling but it's helped limit and convert my entertainment into knowledge
I did this many years ago and saw my professional career skyrocket. Droped off most of social media besides Instagram and Linkedin(in which I barely use it today), and I dont use the apps in the smartphone anymore, only in my desktop. The only mobile social app I have installed and with muted notifications is instant message.
I firmly believe this, been trapped on a flip of UA-cam to Facebook to group chats and then cycle back. Feel myself disassociating and feeling like I’m zoned out at all times. I’m trying to get off but when it’s so easily interlinked with things that I actually need that are on my phone it’s almost an unbreakable addiction
I honestly enjoy social media so much, but being on it so much, honestly makes me forget about my reality, sometimes I just full on forget that I actually exist in the real world, and not in some video game, or video.
What a hypocrisy You wouldn't have earned those six-figure sums if it weren't for the very people who abuse social media, who are constantly commenting, liking and sharing your content.
I use do not disturb all the time and for my free time, I focus on either drawing, reading, or video games. I’m going into freelance work as an artist and content creator. I will use these tips mindfully.
Sadly kids these days using smartphones from a very young age. My first smartphone was in like 16-17 and it wasnt anything expensive, like 100-150 euros cheap one.
Thanks so much for the video, while I just uninstalled instagram, i started using the don’t disturb mode and screen time so I could remind how much I’ve used an app, this video is going to help me in so many ways, huge thanks and keep the great job
Especially when you're addicted to gaming, the stimulation is on another level. I've studied a lot of things about its effects on the brain and it's a real danger for it.
At first I always think social media as for entertainment and fame. But social media is also a powerful tool to learn and discover to improve ourselves, that's why i always choose to follow on social media that shares meaningful contents that help us grow to be better each day.
Gym makes you fitter, books make you smarter. Sitting online all day playing games and watching TV will give you a lazy brain and fat body, so.. not the same
@@DoomKid But having a fitter body or knowing more stuff doesn't mean anything or do anything. It's just about making choices to fill time with what is valuable or pleasurable to yourself. Some people hate the gym. Some people hate reading. Etc. It's all just stuff to fill the gap between birth and death
@@someonesomeone25 How does that not mean anything lol being fit means being more healthy, active, physically capable. knowing more stuff means being more knowledgeable, smarter, and will get you farther in potential career choices.
@@someonesomeone25 Reading Books and going to the gym DOES MEAN SOMETHING AND CREATES GREAT CHANGES TO LIFE, books give you the knowledge and insights to create intrinsic meaning, exercise has immense positive effects on the brain and its thinking, which gives you the clarity and discipline to do things that add value to your life, you can hate reading or going to the gym but you cannot avoid the consequences of hating such important and mandatory activities, if you put mindless temporary pleasure over real value you will rot away being controlled by your short-term habits.
i feel like one reason i use my phone a lot is that it’s basically “free” entertainment constantly available at my fingertips- i can play games, socialize, watch media. whereas if i was out and about i’d have to pay for everything i want or want to do. like transportation, an activity etc. luckily walks and nature is most times free!
I wasn't able to enjoy the video. There wasn't enough simultaneous subway surfers gameplay and family guy clips with large captions to keep me occupied. sorry :/ (for the humour illiterate, the joke is that the video isn't stimulating enough because it doesn't have the overstimulating aspects of tktok videos)
Making money on social media still depends on the people who are trapped in the loop. The more people scrolling, liking, sharing, the more you gain. So if everypne actually took that advice then there wouldn't be a job online.
How can you even promote your instagram in your bio while having such a negative eye on social media? Ofc it´s a financial source for you right? so why not, but isnt that extremely contradictional? Wanting people to focus more on themselves while posting like every other instagram influencer their perfect world? What sets you apart from them? Just wondering because there are actually youtubers who are very anti on social media, having the same opinions like you while actually not having it and not promoting it. Being negative on social media these days espcially among young people who spend their whole day on it, really became a trend right? Also good money income i guess. xD It´s actually insane. Just wondering how much there is actually true. Just wanted to give my opinion, have a nice day! :)
I also noticed journaling helps and going to the gym or doing yoga/meditating. Personally, for me, the gym helped a lot to kick the addiction! Now I’m addicted to working out 😂
The ironic thing about her talking about making 6 figures thanks to social media is that that very income DEPENDS on her audience being overstimulated and addicted. Otherwise there would not be nearly enough people tuning into her content for her to make that much. This video is the perfect example: she’s not saying anything even remotely groundbreaking, it’s all stuff we already know, but she wants us to keep watching so she can get her precious 6 figure paycheck 🙄
Exactly what I'm trying to say. Can't people see that this person is just trying to promote an app or that minimalist phone? Ugh its very frustrating. People need to figure it out themselves. Find a hobby and monitor your screen time. Meanwhile... shes doing the same shit she tells her audience not to do.
I love Ruri❤. Thank you for always bringing insights, giving such amazing and useful advice. I've cut down on my social media time a whole lot. Now I just need to take advantage of it and start creating content that I enjoy, start growing as a brand and start making some money. Always overthinking and end up procrastinating, I'm just afraid of failing after putting in the effort.
I can’t believe you’ve made 6 figures with your social media activity. Let’s be brutally honest here. You are not providing any new information, you are not offering any significant skills, you are just a copy of many others out there, spreading the same information, doing the same thing. No added value whatsoever, and in many cases, spreading misinformation. It’s mind blowing how nowadays any kid with a camera and wifi makes a living and earns more than any skilled, educated and experienced worker. Not even doctors make this money. The world is going straight into a massive crisis. It’s disgusting.
@@ruriohama What do my personal preferences have anything to do with the facts that I pointed out before? It does not matter what I want to do. All I’m saying is that nowadays unskilled and unexperienced young people make more money than those with years of training working in difficult jobs. Like it or not, it’s mind blowing. Isn’t it? No offences here. Just being honest.
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Isn't advertising a modern mobile phone of any sort via an overstimulation awareness video a bit of a double standard?
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hello i would like to ask are you interested in playing games and do you think video games are bad ?
@@blackorcshagrat8587no. Not leveraging social media or the opportunity that internet offers is shooting yourself in the foot but it can also be super addictive. Therfore, we need to have a healthy relationship with it
I was aware that i didn't enjoy social media lately but I simply wasn't doing anything about it. This video encouraged and inspired me to swap my daily activities, thank you
You got this!
We're on the same boat.
@@shantishan1172 The ABC's for becoming a Christian. (saved soul)
A - Admit - Admit to God that you are a sinner. Repent, turning away from your sin. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
B - Believe - Believe that Jesus is God's Son and accept God's gift of forgiveness from sin. "While we were sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
C - Confess - Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord. "If you will confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9
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This is true. If you want to be a productive person who consistently moves towards their goals, constantly looking at your phone is holding you back. It makes you the equivalent of an athlete who smokes.
It's a good thing that I don't
Good analogy!
My only goal is just to finish my videogames.
@@W.T.F599 sameeeee
There are plenty of athletes and successful people who smoke. I don't understand why people think that smoking weed equates to just being a lazy.
I minimized my screentime earlier this year - almost no video games, almost no phone, etc. - and I was so much happier. The fear of missing out is something so hard to get control over, especially for people like me, who have ADHD. At times, I can't even listen to music or I'll get distracted by it immediately. Lately, I started to be active on social media again and... it feels like I am poisoning myself with it.
Born in the 90s, I oh-so very often wish to go back to the time when we only used our phones to message or call each other.
Smartphones - to me - are both a blessing and a curse.
I also have ADHD, born in the late 90s. The constant urge to check Discord, Reddit and UA-cam is absolutely devastating. I am so far behind on my studies, but I can't break this curse. I jsut want to chase that dopamine, again and again and again. I don't enjoy video games anymore, I can't watch a full episode of anything without getting bored and wanting to check my phone, I can't read the several books I've been itching to read for years now.
I remember when my phone could only play angry birds and clash of clans, facebook was the standard social media and it didn't have any power over me, and I actually enjoyed things. Oh my god. What happened?
Listening to brown noise is good for forcing myself to study or take care of chores but it is by no means a miracle cure.
@@xXDonTdODRugZXx you know what helps - at least a little bit better? Get yourself a smartwatch. I have a fitBit, and I can’t live without it anymore. Turn your notifications and indicators off, set your phone on silent (no vibrations, too!) and set up your smartwatch to notify you when you receive a call, a message (a REAL message, not WhatsApp or Discord) or when there’s an appointment noted in the calendar. This way you are free to neglect your phone easier and are still reachable to those who want to reach you. Tell your friends and family that if they want to reach you for something important, they have to message or call you.
It works WONDERS.
You got this!!
@@onlypaintmode8496 I already own a smartwatch, so I will definitely do this! Thank you!
@@onlypaintmode8496actually. I actually don't find video games to be addictive. I can Moderate them very well. UA-cam on the other hand is a Major Problem. Because theirs a mis of good content, Mindless content and Bad content.
Ooh! I want to ask out of curiosity, when minimizing your sceentime, what were some of the things you did? Like reading, arts and crafts, studying, working, you know! I want to reduce my screentime too, but I feel like a lot of things I currently enjoy doing or overall do revolve around screens :(
I was a social media addict. Even though I am now learning coding and new foreign languages, I still have the urge to watch entertainment UA-cam videos and the urge to check if someone was replying to my comment or gave a heart to my comment. It is too powerful.
do not beat yourself up for being human, you are doing amazing by trying to break the loop. do whatever it takes to distract yourself but like working out we need rest days and fuel. so that's why give yourself a little dose of dopamine but set up a timer for everything.
UA-cam sends notifications if that happens.
You good?
Turn off notifications for yt in settings
> I am now learning coding
OH NO!
@@godnyx117 go gray mode boi
I got dizzy when I am addicted to social media, but I got dizzier when I realized I have nothing to do aside from scrolling social media.
But recently, the thing that could break me free from social media is: not opening social media when I just woke up, when I am going to sleep, and when I am bored.
and I decided to do something productive, such as working, freelancing, reading book, doing yoga, just simply walking around blocks, etc.
Even I quit every social media. I recently opened it again becoz of my friends but closed it again within a day. It's not even interesting anymore.
Yes i agree I noticed that the more I use social media , the less creative I am. And when I wasn't using it I wanted to do things like paint sports, etc.
Yo what's freelancing btw?
@@amey104_ working for yourself, anything that makes some money
i didn't realize how miserable social media made me until i started a fufilling job. thinking about all the time i lost scrolling through ig, twitter and reddit makes me so sad. there was even days where i wouldn't leave the house at all and just scroll through social media for hours on end. it makes so happy that i could break the cycle thanks to my daily routine and now only focus on stuff that makes me happy.
if you don't mind me asking, what job is it that you do?
Even the most simple things can change everything, you are making such content that all the people that is watching you has something to thank you for.
I'm agree
I am happy there are so many helpful/self-improvement content on youtube these days, i'm not totally free of social media but my usage of it has decreased A LOT in the past few months thanks to your tips and other channels as well, i'm definitely not as anxious as i was a before, thanks a lot ♥
Context switching is why ADHD is so troubling. We do it naturally without much else to distract us, we have a hard time focusing on things at the best of times, and its hard to get back into it. How much worse when you're getting distracted by phone notifications and the like.
Yeah as a studentt this is just annoying
yeah
I got adhd and asburgers I just smoke weed and pretend I'm normal couple freind thought I was till I told them
Happens to me too but I don't have ADHD
Social medias, short-time videos are really difficult challenges for humanity now. You're either captured by them or you live your life, move towards and reach the goals. With constant phone using, one'll never have desired outcomes and make their live better.
Thanks you for paying attention and outlining this problem! I hope your videos will help many people to overcome the addiction
This video Is literally a whole fucking ad and it's literally PART of the problem with social media and overstimulation
Let people fall for it lol. So gullible.
damn lol
Then stop watching youtube and get off, this platform is another waste of time and is just as addictive as other social media platforms
Is it just me or her voice is really so addractive (addictive+attractive) ❤
Thanks for reminding me that social media is the pathogen who is killing my dreams
I let myself go to be honest, all these years I didn’t give a single crap about myself. This is some serious self-improving quality content and I can reintegrate many things that are healthy to my life thanks to this video, thanks.
With quitting social media I was capable of running my professional and artistic life and now i struggle to come back 💀
what kind of artistic life
@@fredmelo8027 I make music! :)
❤ this is nice bro ngl
I can't believe we're watching this for free. This is a supreme life hack and a huge eye-opener. You're one of the few content creators out there that brings up relevant topics and practices one could use in life. When I'm feeling like I'm being a little bit negative towards myself or other people, I watch Cinema Therapy as the gist of their content is to just be a good person. When I'm struggling to work/study/to be productive or even just struggling to find the point in life or find motivation, I watch Ruri's videos. I can't tell you how much your videos has helped me. Thank you Ruri! I hope you get everything you want in life and live a happy life. :)
Thank you for addressing this issue. "Context Switching" was the word I was looking for. Thank you for reaffirming what I have been suspecting and struggling with for years. Now, I think I can focus better in my life. Thanks to you, Ruri-san!!!
Thank you so much, this isn't just for phone/social media addiction. This helps in so many other ways too
This is a good video that coincides with where I’m at currently mentally. I’ve adjusted my approach to social media because I’m realizing that certain aspects have drained me mentally. I’m not done with the process, but my social media experience is WAY better right now than it was before I started the process last week.
I like your balanced and nuanced take on social media
Ruri, your way of communicating these elaborate ideas is very effective and you always reach the main point of what you’re saying in a clean way, so that we can understand better the argument. Really, your videos are amazing. Keep doing this, you’re teaching us so many important things that I’m actually applying to my everyday life, it’s incredible. Just wanted to let you know that you’re doing a great job
thank you for making this, every single video i've seen about the dopamine addiction from social media just says to stop using it entirely which would mean I wouldnt be abe to contact my friends and family abroad. learning how to healthily use social media is so much more helpful since its ingrained into our culture now.
I already use the "do not disturb" mode on my phone from 9 a.m to 5 p.m, it is so freaking good and useful. Sometimes, when I'm taking some break I use my phone for 5-10 minutes. Doing that has made me more productive and I can focus more on what I'm doing. Great video. Everyone needs to know this information. I fully believe we are living in a procastinating and overstimulated society, world. I appreciate a lot your video. Suddenly your video appeared on my UA-cam recomendations, so this is my first time watching your channel. Love your content. xoxo
I remember switching from Facebook to FB Lite and it definitely stopped me from addiction, now I rarely even use it I even stopped checking out YT notifications as a daily routine in my main account like I used to, now I'm able to sleep on time consistently. Social Medias are really driving people crazy, it's like a virtual drug.
the timing of this video is immaculate! thank you so so much
I’ve deleted Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat , Tiktok, Twitter, Reddit, and discord. All I have left is UA-cam now. I have UA-cam to watch videos like this and to find music. I feel much more free and focused on my self improvement journey. Thank you for making this Ruri!
That's how I've been for 9 years haha it's nice to not be burdened with all the mind clutter from all of those other sites
Thank you for reminding me that i have a "focus mode" and "bedtime mode" in my phone that I was stupid enough to not use xD
I'm really grateful for your informative and life-saving content, please keep it up. Gonna take a while before I feel okay avoiding social media but I really need to since I'm addicted. Gonna start mindfulness! ♥
our attention spans aren't decreasing; what's actually happening is that the world around us has gotten terrifyingly good at hijacking our attention. There's actually no study that indicates our attention span is worsening - a bunch of articles all hinting at a microsoft study that only had a figure of it that isn't related to the findings of the study. Our attention spans are just as good as they have always been; we can still read books as long as we enjoy them, we can still watch movies, we can still game for hours on end or focus on any enjoyable activity for a long period of time. It's more of a serotonin baseline decrease (if I were to hypothesize) from the constant bombardment of dopaminergic hormones and the overwhelming amount of information we absorb throughout our daily lives (we can try cutting off social media and such, but that's not an addiction, but rather a coping mechanism to deal with this lower serotonin baseline and the decay of our social lives since 2020 hasn't made that any easier.).
TLDR; attention spans aren't decreasing, nothing wrong with us; it's our overstimulating environments as you correctly state in the video :)
This video makes me realize that I really need to do a digital detox, and I'm sure that your tips will help me a lot. I love your content!❤
ruri, I'm really glad I've found your channel since 2019, tysm for all the content you give us. I hope you keep doing things positively
Girl I wasn’t even posting on 2019😭 but thank you
@@ruriohama T__T wait what... sorry, but it feels like a long time ago.. I start subscribe your channel and continously watch your video since the polyglot video
@@ruriohama Are you fasting? You said you from Turkey..
Consistency is back❤️ Now I am preparing for med school finals and I decided to challenge myself and cut down the content I consume. I decided instead of consuming content try to create content by my own. I turned off my notifications about 2 years ago and haven’t turn it on yet🙈 Also during my relaxing time I go for a walk or I just meditate. This new approach is really helpful for me.
Please Tell Me How Be Like That 🥺 Means How Can You Control Yourself Like That Because I Didn't Control Myself 😭
Patience and time and small, achievable steps. It’s hard for all of us. Don’t beat yourself up ☺️
@@LittleKikuyu are You On Instagram ? Can You Guide me : (
Premed?
We absolutely appreciate all the strategies that you gave us in this video, Ruri! Even though I've been implementing some of them in my life for the purpose of getting out of my comfort zone and finally enhance my productivity significantly, one of the most valuable and interesting insights that I have never tried out previously is reading ficcional books at night, largely before sleep. That's because I authentically used to have trouble with sleeping too late, almost midnight, just because I would constantly waste over an hour on social media, which impacts not only our quality of sleep, but also our health at all negatively in the long-term. Neverhtless, when I started incorporating this tip in reading ficcional books a few minutes before actually going to bed, I've realized a signficant improvement in my quality of sleep and all my health. It definitely helped me to end up the day by feeling happy and much less anxiously, especially if the book don't have a sad and terrible end in addition to owning an easy and simple language to understand. I've recently tried it out by reading "Wonder" and it worked perfectly to me. So thanks a bunch for the tip, Ruri. I'm sure it'll also work to everybody else who watch your channel.
This video really resonated with me. I unsubscribed to reduce my social media consumption. Thanks!
Thank you for encouraging us to unsubscribe under the right conditions. I really don't know how I crossed your videos but you drew me in quite quick a while ago. While not all your videos strike the cord with me, most initially did. I'm glad you're bringing this awareness to others.
Excellent video! I did my own challenge sometime ago where I walked away from social media for about a month and I noticed how often I was fiddling with my phone for no reason except out of habit. It felt strange when I returned but I had found a new level of self-awareness of how addicting social media can be.
There was a point during lockdown when I started noticing that I was spending so much more time on social media, achieving nothing, and feeling unsatisfied, bored, listless and definitely losing physical fitness. I had to go back to [my] basics: screen time for news and emails, and movies late in the day; position guitar, books, magazines nearby bc they're my dopamine/satisfaction hits; walk twice a day. My work was really smart too - we were given 3 "must do" tasks: check in every day, talk to others about resilience, hit output deadlines. Managers didn't want to be looking over our shoulders, checking if we were spending 8 hours a day on task, just that we were engaged, communicating and managing time. That meant taking responsibility for our screen time. It was the simplest of frameworks but had a huge impact.
Wow she really hit the needle in the 5 day, thank you very much for your work, info and content chica, be safe 👊🏻
i deactivated my facebook and instagram a few weeks ago, only to find out that i replace that time lost with youtube shorts..
I swear youtube just loves recommending me your videos. I watched the video youtube, please stop recommending it to me.
Always enjoying your content Ruri !! You give ppl the chance to change if they want (it always comes down to the will)
I was neglecting my life bad!!!
I wasn't realising this
But now I discovered some things
Thanks for making this❤
Really proud of your progress over the months, the video production on your videos has increased tremendously. Props to your editor. (As one editor to another)
Thank you for this upload! Really insightful stuff, would be nice if you could tackle on the "The Fear of Missing Out'.
It'd be really helpful for people to disconnect from social media in a more healthy way without FOMO imo. Keep up the great work Ruri!
Thank you for this video. I've had my notifications turned off for a while now, however after watching this I've now started a 5 day social media detox and deleted FB and IG from my phone. subscribed :)
This was a wonderful video, Ruri. As usual. Well explained, succinct and helpful. Truly one of the best content creators. Thank you!
I still play video games, and I totally agree with this. Overstimulating myself with cheap dopamine always gives me guilt and the thought at the back of my head that I should be doing something that will make me who I want to become in life. Thank you for this. ♥
Real. Sucks tho causei wanna go pro but i don't think I'm good enough and if I play too much I get too addicted anyways
Both my girlfriend and I uninstalled EVERY social media app, save for WhatsApp, UA-cam and Pinterest. No more Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, Tumblr or Facebook. We live so much better now without those apps! We stopped giving a shit about what others think, post, worry about and shitposts. I am so much more relaxed, I stopped wasting so much time and the overall experience is undoubtfully positive.
Fortunately, I put my social media on hold for almost 1 year, but there are some benefits, right. I never felt like I was in the wrong place since watching your videos constantly. Slowly but surely I got to know you and I can really relate to you because you are similar to me in a lof of cases. My biggest enemy though the UA-cam Shorts, they are killing me before going to bed. Keep motivating! I like when I'm hearing from you.
I got rid of social media over the course of the last two years, last one was Instagram which I'm not using anymore since last weekend. I still work with social media everyday because I'm an editor and social media manager, but that's completely different as I'm only creating and not mindlessly and passively consuming. Have to say I'm feeling so much better without being interrupted by social media 20 times a day, I got more time to focus on important things like getting enough sleep and eating healthy. Over all I'm much more satisfied with my life without social media.
"When we are constantly interrupted, it takes us longer to complete tasks" ~ Ruri,
Mindblowing content
Also for iphone users @ 3:52 you can add a greyscale/monochrome filter on your phone by going to:
Settings>Accessibility>Display & Text Size>Color Filters
and turn on color filters
Social media runed my whole life irreversibly, it's dangerous as much as drugs. Free yourself from this madness
What happened? And how did you leave it?
This comment is going to get a lot of likes and I dont even know why.
@@alafnddy It was just a joke, why is it working xD
@docem43 They used the word "proposition" twice. I give it a B+
Staffs
Prolly bcuz of ur pfp
@docem43 this is the type of skill I need to make my school essays longer 😆
Ah, this was the reminder I needed. I stop working constantly just to check fb. I only do it for a minute or two, but I do it on and off all day
Ruri San it's so Good to see you. 🤗
Ruri thank you, I can’t wait for when you hit 1M I will be there no matter what.
This video gave us tools, methods, scientific rigor based evidence, audio and visuals. Although I would have to look into the test environment and control groups myself. This was interesting. I also would imagine that the classical conditioning of picking up your phone during a task would represent a lapse in concentration which is caused by the proximity of the phone right next to the user. I learned from this video. Thanks Ruri!
In the last year or so I’ve turned off all notifications on my social media and deleted all of them from my phone and put them on my iPad so it’s less accessible and not always with me. It’s helped so much. I genuinely feel happier and less anxious. And I actually use the camera app now to take pictures for memories as opposed to taking pictures for an instagram story
The video is already uploaded. Thank you RURI.
I wish I could turn off UA-cam shorts. UA-cam has traditionally been my safe space but yt shorts is taking all my long content patience awayyyyy 😢
Actually i need such change in my life, i will give it a try, love ur content so much and thank u for focusing on making the world a better place
My ADHD makes it challenging for me even with medication, so I've been replacing games with educational content. I have still been struggling but it's helped limit and convert my entertainment into knowledge
thanks for the content as usual!
much love to you and take care of yourself!
To anyone else who reads this have a good day and much love to you all :)
I did this many years ago and saw my professional career skyrocket. Droped off most of social media besides Instagram and Linkedin(in which I barely use it today), and I dont use the apps in the smartphone anymore, only in my desktop. The only mobile social app I have installed and with muted notifications is instant message.
I firmly believe this, been trapped on a flip of UA-cam to Facebook to group chats and then cycle back. Feel myself disassociating and feeling like I’m zoned out at all times. I’m trying to get off but when it’s so easily interlinked with things that I actually need that are on my phone it’s almost an unbreakable addiction
Actually I love the way you represent your ideas that's so cool dear 🤓
One more member to your family ☺️
I honestly enjoy social media so much, but being on it so much, honestly makes me forget about my reality, sometimes I just full on forget that I actually exist in the real world, and not in some video game, or video.
Top tier content right here 🔥
I always get so inspire every time I watch this channel ❤ Positive vibes to everybody here ❤
bro spitting facts
great video, you're right tiktok has really altered everyone's attention spans and shortened them vastly, pretty sad to see
What a hypocrisy
You wouldn't have earned those six-figure sums if it weren't for the very people who abuse social media, who are constantly commenting, liking and sharing your content.
I use do not disturb all the time and for my free time, I focus on either drawing, reading, or video games.
I’m going into freelance work as an artist and content creator. I will use these tips mindfully.
You're like the Tony Robbins of social media motivation and therapy.
*the mutiple study is inesact, attensions spans vary on the tasks
nice video
Sadly kids these days using smartphones from a very young age. My first smartphone was in like 16-17 and it wasnt anything expensive, like 100-150 euros cheap one.
Thanks so much for the video, while I just uninstalled instagram, i started using the don’t disturb mode and screen time so I could remind how much I’ve used an app, this video is going to help me in so many ways, huge thanks and keep the great job
Especially when you're addicted to gaming, the stimulation is on another level. I've studied a lot of things about its effects on the brain and it's a real danger for it.
I was addicted to gaming when I was younger.. it was a disater for me. Idk if u struggle with it but if u do, keep it up man and good luck XD
@@herogamerbr12 And how did you quitted gaming?
At first I always think social media as for entertainment and fame. But social media is also a powerful tool to learn and discover to improve ourselves, that's why i always choose to follow on social media that shares meaningful contents that help us grow to be better each day.
Obrigado por mais um vídeo, Ruri, sempre bom conteúdo.
This is literally the best channel I have ever subscribed to. Every single video I've watched on your channel taught me something deep and meaningful
The reason I stay overstimulated is to keep the intrusive thoughts from winning. 😊
Thank you! your voice is clear enough to learn.😊
Whether you waste time on insta or YT, or the gym, or books, or a job, or films, or playing games, or whatever it's all basically the same.
Gym makes you fitter, books make you smarter. Sitting online all day playing games and watching TV will give you a lazy brain and fat body, so.. not the same
@@DoomKid But having a fitter body or knowing more stuff doesn't mean anything or do anything. It's just about making choices to fill time with what is valuable or pleasurable to yourself. Some people hate the gym. Some people hate reading. Etc. It's all just stuff to fill the gap between birth and death
@@someonesomeone25 How does that not mean anything lol being fit means being more healthy, active, physically capable. knowing more stuff means being more knowledgeable, smarter, and will get you farther in potential career choices.
@@gamerprince-tl5hg Which doesn't make you happier, or have intrinsic meaning, nor saves you from death.
@@someonesomeone25 Reading Books and going to the gym DOES MEAN SOMETHING AND CREATES GREAT CHANGES TO LIFE, books give you the knowledge and insights to create intrinsic meaning, exercise has immense positive effects on the brain and its thinking, which gives you the clarity and discipline to do things that add value to your life, you can hate reading or going to the gym but you cannot avoid the consequences of hating such important and mandatory activities, if you put mindless temporary pleasure over real value you will rot away being controlled by your short-term habits.
Congratulations from Brazil. I'm a big fan. Keep up the good work, Ruri!
If you are Catholic, creating the habit of praying the rosary helps a lot.
I'm so glad I never really into social media like this. Growing up ugly and introverted had some huge payouts that I'm just now realizing lol
i feel like one reason i use my phone a lot is that it’s basically “free” entertainment constantly available at my fingertips- i can play games, socialize, watch media. whereas if i was out and about i’d have to pay for everything i want or want to do. like transportation, an activity etc. luckily walks and nature is most times free!
When I started watching your videos 7 months ago and along with other factors, I changed my way of thinking and my bad habits, so thank you.
just get a oldschool house telephone and a wallet when going outside, it's life changing for a relaxing and less stresfull lifestyle.
You are my favorite content creator. I learned a lot from you. Thank you and I love you 😊
I wasn't able to enjoy the video. There wasn't enough simultaneous subway surfers gameplay and family guy clips with large captions to keep me occupied. sorry :/
(for the humour illiterate, the joke is that the video isn't stimulating enough because it doesn't have the overstimulating aspects of tktok videos)
Making money on social media still depends on the people who are trapped in the loop. The more people scrolling, liking, sharing, the more you gain. So if everypne actually took that advice then there wouldn't be a job online.
How can you even promote your instagram in your bio while having such a negative eye on social media? Ofc it´s a financial source for you right? so why not, but isnt that extremely contradictional?
Wanting people to focus more on themselves while posting like every other instagram influencer their perfect world? What sets you apart from them?
Just wondering because there are actually youtubers who are very anti on social media, having the same opinions like you while actually not having it and not promoting it.
Being negative on social media these days espcially among young people who spend their whole day on it, really became a trend right? Also good money income i guess. xD It´s actually insane.
Just wondering how much there is actually true.
Just wanted to give my opinion, have a nice day! :)
I also noticed journaling helps and going to the gym or doing yoga/meditating. Personally, for me, the gym helped a lot to kick the addiction! Now I’m addicted to working out 😂
The ironic thing about her talking about making 6 figures thanks to social media is that that very income DEPENDS on her audience being overstimulated and addicted. Otherwise there would not be nearly enough people tuning into her content for her to make that much. This video is the perfect example: she’s not saying anything even remotely groundbreaking, it’s all stuff we already know, but she wants us to keep watching so she can get her precious 6 figure paycheck 🙄
Exactly what I'm trying to say. Can't people see that this person is just trying to promote an app or that minimalist phone? Ugh its very frustrating. People need to figure it out themselves. Find a hobby and monitor your screen time. Meanwhile... shes doing the same shit she tells her audience not to do.
@@dookie7299 I didn't even realise this. Thank you!❤ugh I feel so silly for not realising what she's tryning to do🙄
I love Ruri❤. Thank you for always bringing insights, giving such amazing and useful advice. I've cut down on my social media time a whole lot. Now I just need to take advantage of it and start creating content that I enjoy, start growing as a brand and start making some money. Always overthinking and end up procrastinating, I'm just afraid of failing after putting in the effort.
I can’t believe you’ve made 6 figures with your social media activity. Let’s be brutally honest here. You are not providing any new information, you are not offering any significant skills, you are just a copy of many others out there, spreading the same information, doing the same thing. No added value whatsoever, and in many cases, spreading misinformation. It’s mind blowing how nowadays any kid with a camera and wifi makes a living and earns more than any skilled, educated and experienced worker. Not even doctors make this money. The world is going straight into a massive crisis. It’s disgusting.
If you think it’s that easy, why aren’t you doing it?
@@ruriohama What do my personal preferences have anything to do with the facts that I pointed out before? It does not matter what I want to do. All I’m saying is that nowadays unskilled and unexperienced young people make more money than those with years of training working in difficult jobs. Like it or not, it’s mind blowing. Isn’t it?
No offences here. Just being honest.
I just stumbled across this channel and I love it
Loving the analog art and music helps the soul from digital distraction.
Already done mind focused jobs on arts and was productive on 3d designing jobs and paid.
Just focus on a skill and get good,