How I stopped wasting time on social media
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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I can relate…when everything you see becomes an excuse to post aesthetic stories on Instagram it’s important to take a step back and set the right intention: do you want to share your excitement or do you want to be seen ?
Thank you for this video which helps me reflect on my use of social media
Sending you love from France 🌺
@@LivMoietco Liv, tu fais quoi ici?? Lol je t'aime et j'aime Ruby aussi 💖
Contente de voir que nous suivons les mêmes personnes ahah
@@hisoka5247 Je suis Ruby depuis plusieurs années maintenant héhé ! contente de voir des frenchies ici 💖
@@amkinspiration9676 héhé oui !!
On the other hand I don’t think it’s a bad thing. Photography is my hobby too, and I enjoy posting beautiful stories. It doesn’t mean that I enjoy the moment any less at all!
I think being intentional is good but it is fine to watch a UA-cam just because. You don't need to get something meaningful out of everything you do, and reflect on everything.
I agree
i definitely agree, but i also think that even having that thought process; that you’re going to do it just because, is mindful in its own way and thus good too
This is important, because you don't want to associate social media with guilt. There are times when we are too tired to engage ourselves in music, a film, a book, much less an activity. So, social media is a good way to give our brains a rest. After all, social media is not the problem, the problem is how addictive they are. So, focus on setting a time limit or a content limit, e.g. watch one youtuber per day or associate each platform with a particular type of content and only check each platform once a day during transition periods. But do not feel guilty for going on social media.
@@lexie8429 thank you for pointing this out, this is the direction I'm coming from right now and it's reassuring to know that it's ok:)
@@lexie8429 yes, but that's not the message she's putting out in this video.
I feel like my summer vacation is being consumed by screens; this will be very helpful 🙏🏻
The biggest time-suck and distraction for me is tiktok. You can spend hours scrolling through 30-second long videos and while some of those videos can be informative most of them are just toxic. I've tried to start a new morning routine where I wake up really early to be more productive but the first thing I do when I wake up is go on my phone and then all of a sudden it's 9am and all that time was wasted. I'm really going to take this video and try to create some goals and actions for myself. 💕
I have started a habit where i just leave my phone in the living room so i wont use it in my room and get distracted cuz it really affects my sleep in a toxic way and i wake up to it and get tempted to pick it up right upon awaking and it feels so toxic and unhealthy cuz u start u day unintentionally and not mindful which leads to anxiety during the day and sets u up for failure. It also makes u feel sluggish if u start ur day with ur phone. Its just needs getting used to and discipline to quit the habit of grabbing ur phone first thing. I have been able to manage it the last week so its def possible being an social media especially youtube addict myself hahaha. Its just takes some willpower and self discipline and u will succeed! Good luck u got this!💪
That’s why I refuse to download tiktok, I know I will get addicted like that😭My worst social media is youtube, I can easily get carried away
@@thenamescara64 I refused for the longest time too but them people keep sending me tiktoks and I was like “I might as well download it since I’m watching so many anyway” it probably wasn’t the best decision but since watching this video this morning I’ve already set myself a time limit for it.
i really suggest deleting ur tiktok.. its bad for ur mental & physical health. i know u can't stop scrolling becuz that's why they made tiktok for. a short 30 sec contents and fyp is how their marketing works so you spend hours endlessly can't stop scrolling it. and that's why youtube made youtube shorts. so yes, you won't miss any news, cause MOST tiktok contents are not important. so yes, go and delete tiktok, start taking notice on those around you, not your phone :)
@@kianisaac4787 ah yes, that's a sign u should really delete it, my friends also send me tiktok links, even when i told them i deleted it. if they send u a link, either just not open it anyways, or ask them to send u the vid instead
For all of you saying she's being obsessive and time spent on social media is totally fine. Her daily average at the beginning on her phone was almost 7 hours which is about the same as mine and guys IT'S NOT HEALTHY. Personally it really makes me depressed and feel like I'm wasting my life (which I am) but I am having a ton of trouble cutting my time down so this was really inspiring to me and helps cutting down screentime feel more possible!🥰 Thank you so much Ruby!
same here! My instagram time is 3.5h daily and it terrifies me. I go there when I'm sad or scared of the real world, then an hour just disappears into nothingness, I feel more tired, more sad and more chaotic than before. I also found her methods very interesting, especially the dreaded "youtube" list - I know I won't watch as ridiculously many videos if I'd have to write it all down. I don't think she intends to track it for long, at least I won't, but even a week will be enough to break the vicious cycle.
Exactly! Just because it's become normal to spend 5+ hours daily online DOESN'T make it any healthier. I'm guilty of this too and it's a pastime I'm eager to leave behind. I've taken up daily walking which means I'm spending at least 40-60mins less on my phone each day. I also want to start reading and painting more often, as these are hobbies I'd forgotten since childhood. I really need to start keeping a paper planner, as like Ruby at the start of this video, I use technology for all my to-do lists and scheduling.
Best of luck on your journey!!
EXACTLY!! THAT HELPED ME A LOT TOO, BECAUSE BEING TO MUCH ON SOCIAL MEDIA ISN'T HEALTHY AT ALL.
@@elenalenaiva I definitely want to try the UA-cam list next week because I totally fall into just watching pointless videos that I don’t even really care about but they leave me feeling guilty because I’m wasting time when I could be reading or going on a walk or studying or singing or playing my violin or helping people out and instead I just keep scrolling for hours. Best of luck to you! Plz let me know how you tracking goes and how much progress you make❤️
@@roisinnigcrainn7722 yes! I write my to do list and such in my journal and it helps me be motivated to cross things off because once I write it it’ll be there in my journal forever and I’ll see the list whenever I read my journal
I really needed this right now and she just posted it 🥺 I am really stressed now because I got a lot to do but here I am wasting my time in social media
I have the same problem 😕
Same girls
Me too 😬
goodluck, loves!! we can do it too!!! 💞
I needed this too. If there's one person who can cause massive changes in my life, it's Ruby Granger.
How can you be wasting time, when you’re enjoying what you’re doing? Looking at UA-cam videos is a way for me to relax, de-stress from my very stressful job and enjoying vlog’s like yours. but I agree that it should be limited.
exactly, I dont count UA-cam as social media, I dont' use instagram or anything else, watching UA-cam videos is my favourite past time and really helps me relax and distract me
I've been spending 3.5h on instagram daily, mostly scrolling stories and reels. I can't stop when I start, I have the urge to pick up my phone every 15 min, and watching stuff is emotionally draining. It's an textbook's definition of addiction and as you can guess I am literally wasting my time daily. And what Ruby's talking about is using social media to get something good out of it - comfort, relaxation - instead of seeing it as an automatic "I'm bored, fix me" button.
I really like Ruby's advice, it's a much needed inspiration to keep fighting.
agreed. i also don't consider yt as social media idk it just became a way for recreation. it keeps me sane from all of my personal and academic responsibilities.
It's not that you shouldn't use it or enjoy at all, it's just that u should use it wisely so it doesn't become an addiction.
It becomes 'wasting time' when u spend wayyy too much time on it when you should be doing something else
ruby, i love your content, but i think we need to stop pushing this extreme productivity life and making out that you need to gain something out of every little thing you do, and that everything you ever do has to be something you check off a to do list. i think spending less time on social media is a great idea, but it’s about having a different relationship with your phone, not by not letting yourself on it. this is gonna make a fair few people feel guilty for simply watching youtube when they have free time, or for scrolling instagram when they’re bored. not everything in life has to be productive and meaningful, it’s important to remember that, otherwise people can become obsessive with productivity and feel guilty. you are allowed to be bored.
Yes
Yeahh
Love this!
This does make an important point and yes, not all of our social media usage has to be entirely productive or meaningful and developing a healthier relationship with our devices is so important. However, as someone with lots of hobbies and school work etc, being more mindful about what I'm doing online is important to ensure I spend time doing the things I really love and I think that's the message that Ruby is trying to get across. I like to scroll just for fun, especially when I don't have the energy for other activities, but for me (and probably many others), that time can stretch out for way too long and a lot of time can suddenly pass by where you were passive to what you're consuming and hardly even enjoying it. For example, the UA-cam video tracking notion page definitely wouldn't work for everyone, but an alternative could be making a mindset shift towards thinking about why you want to watch a video beforehand. Basically, everyone should take these tips with a pinch of salt - they may work for Ruby, but not for you and that's okay! Please look after yourselves :)
I actually don't agree with you of course every body can get bored and want to check social media once in a while but that leads to it being your default action when ever you have a spare second which is very harmful 'cause social media IS ADDICTING . And honestly there better things to do rather than being on your phone 24/7 I am not talking about being productive but about being in touch with yourself and your loved ones which should be the priority.
I only watch UA-cam and consume social media intentionally. That’s how I stopped wasting time!
It’s completely ok not to ‘gain’ anything from looking at socials 💜
Yes, for a couple of minutes or maybe an hour each day. But when you're spending 6 or 7 or maybe MORE hours each day just mindlessly scrolling, that's unhealthy behaviour. I believe in spending 1-2 hours daily on "productive" UA-cam, and maybe 30 minutes daily on "fun" UA-cam. That's healthy.
I don't think Ruby intends on tracking her watched videos forever, moreso to get out of the nasty habit of numbing one's mind with sneakily algorithm-chosen nonsense. What I've taken from this video is that Ruby wants to watch videos on more valuable and educational topics, and use her extra time to put the lessons she learns into practice. There's always time for entertainment afterwards.
@@roisinnigcrainn7722 why is it not healthy? if I don't have anything else to do and I've already done important things that need to be done it's not unhealthy to spend time on your phone while doing nothing
@@raquelcampos9230 Because it messes up your brain's reward system. It becomes an addiction. Social media is an easy way to get dopamine, but ironically it doesn't make you feel fulfilled or happy if you spend hours on nothing. You might feel lazy, irritated or tired after and your motivation towards anything that requires a little more effort (like drawing) drops. Apps are designed to be addictive, endless scrolling being one of the features, and we get random rewards (content that interests us somewhere between all the junk) and our brains love that unpredictability. It's basically psychological conditioning.
Of course everyone is an individual and reacts differently, but it's better to give your brain a proper rest (our smartphones are full of different stimuli, to the point it can be distracting) or a way to get dopamine in a more active way. I personally felt much better when I reduced my SoMe time, I felt more inspired and energetic.
exactly. take time for yourself, just dont over do it
Personnaly I struggled to limit my time on YTB and Netflix on vacation. But then I realized that when I wanted to do a "screen less day" it was difficult because I did not think about what I can do instead of using my screen. So now I will challenge myself to make an entire planned day without screens and see what activities I really enjoy doing for relaxation or to achieve my goals !
I love how you break down a negative habit so that you can attack it right on. I love this video, it's really helpful! :)
I've found for me just turning off notifications on social media has been a massive game changer.
I think people are missing the point that addictions can be social media related. It’s all about balance, and I think what ruby is trying to do is balance her off screen time and her on screen time in a way that keeps her mental health in a healthier place. It’s all about balance, and what is helpful to you and what is most important as far as how you want to spend your time
Exactly
The thing with „time you enjoy wasting is not wasting“ and social media is that I personally don’t enjoy it that much. Maybe 20 minutes here and there but when I’m on my phone for an hour and just scroll through Instagram oder watch yt videos I always feel rather exhausted afterwards. So she’s right saying the problem is mindless scrolling or watching. When I check up on UA-camrs or influencers I like it’s alright but then I get lost in the rabbit hole that is social media and feel not relaxed at all and always have the feeling I could have spent my time better
Thank you so much for this. I’ be Been off school for 7 weeks now (starting year 12 in September) and I’ve been falling into the habit of spending hours on social media and it’s not healthy (like 9 hours a day) . I’ve never been the most goal oriented person so seeing how you set goals has made me want to implement my own and get out of my slump. See how it goes.
I used to beat myself up so much whenever I used UA-cam - I would feel so guilty for being on a screen. I never even had Instagram until recently because I had built such an "I don't want to be like other teenagers" mindset (which I have definitely got over). Now I don't have those guilty feelings, and it seems like I automatically do things intentionally... most of the time. I don't follow a heap of people and all of the content I see actually makes me feel so good. I also seem to have a time for checking social media, and it seems kind of like a task, and it is actually really nice commenting on things and getting endearing responses from creators! So, for me it works to be minimalistic and intentional, but also don't feel guilty for doing so to the point that it's unhealthy.
Also love all your videos Ruby and really value them! Thankyou so much
I love the way you construct your videos, showing us the process, exposing the ideas before putting them in practice, it is so so nice to put things this way when you're presenting this type of content, i rlly love it!
Ive been lazy these past few weeks, i have so many essays and academic requirements to finish but Ive had so much time in social media than focusing on doing my duties as aa student. Thanks ruby for this reminder, its on point and on time, just when I needed it the most.
i have literally 20 hours or something DAILY on my phone and laptop in total, but then I also will sometimes end up not really touching my phone. I'm also really active where I message a lot of people like I have so many internet friends from all around the globe that I am constantly getting notifications, and I can easily come off my phone but I have the fear of missing out on stuff, which is such a bad habit.
Great video! My issue is that I don’t spend a lot of time on social media anymore, but I spend so much time looking at a screen for work (I work remotely) and school. Especially when classes were online. It’s hard to stay away from screens when there aren’t other alternatives. :(
This video was SO useful, well-timed, and honest. I loved how open and reflective you were (i am about to do the journaling). Thank you so much for this Ruby, much appreciated!
Love this! Feeling the personal guilt as the video progresses. It's definitely time for a self check.
I really appreciate how this video isn't a "Here are 5 Tips for Reducing Screen Time!!" but more of a journey and documenting that self-awareness and progress. It felt like I was also doing some self reflection about how I approach my technology use. loved this video!
The thumbnail scared me a bit for scrolling UA-cam right now 😨 Ruby gets fierce
I like the fact that you are very honest and bold about your own mistakes which makes solving the problem much more easier
Well said Ruby. Watching UA-cam or scrolling on any social media makes us happy but it really is something that just for health purposes is so bad. The sedentary lifestyle brings on so many issues that have nothing to do with our happiness at doing something, mental health wise aside, the physical problems it brings on are numerous. If I lived where you live I would be outside all the time. It is a beautiful place you live in.Thanks Ruby.
I already planned a two week "social media detox" right before the new academic year starts, since I'll be moving to another city for university and I'll need to spend more time with my friends and family before I do, and your video inspired me, even more, to do it. Just to clarify, in these two weeks I will use my phone just for messages and keeping in contact with my family and friends, but nothing more other than that! Same thing for my computer, I'll be using it just for academic emails and things that will be helpful for my moving. In the meantime, I'll reduce my screen-time, since my exam session is starting next week. Thank you as always for inspiring us, Ruby! Wish you a lovely day
Hey, Ruby! This is what I need... really I don't understand how I stay away from social media and how to focus on my studies... but now I'm sure this video gonna help me... so Thanks so much..💝💝
your videos are helping me with anxiety...i want to say thank u for your calm and your positivity
turning on a screenless time on the phone is such a good idea! I want to stop myself from scrolling right before i go to sleep and right after i wake up and that sounds like it could be really helping that problem
7:28 is my awful new habit too! Being present is the most important gift we can give to ourselves. Thank you so much for all you do for us Ruby x
Ruby, whilst I agree that people need to reduce their time on social media, the obsessive monitoring and controlling of what you watch, how often you watch it, where you watch it and what you gain from it is really unhealthy. People need entertainment and down time without it being educational or life changing. Please stop encouraging others to form these terrible habits!
That's how she wants it, Leah. We all have different methods in approaching situations. Just because you don't agree with it it doesn't mean that it shouldn't be done by someone. This is what's effective for them, let them live their life according to their own rule.
@@chrysalis888 Okay, Courtney. But she's also encouraging others to do this obsessive habit tracking. If Ruby wants to do this herself, fine. But making a video, which will be seen by lots of impressionable young people, endorsing this level of control over one's own enjoyment and downtime is incredibly damaging.
@@chrysalis888 if it’s how she wants it and nothing else then she wouldn’t make a video out of it, just the thumbnail and title are really passive aggressive on their own
its like having an ed but with hobbies lol
@Talitha Warren Okay, but content creators need to take some responsibility for the harmful messages and advice they are sending out in their videos. Ruby's videos might be encouraging for some, but for a lot of us all we're starting to see is toxic productivity and elements of hustle culture.
I loved the second half of this video, and I absolutely love this type of reflection Ruby.
I think the "intentional" is the important thing here: Assign yourself time slots, e.g. after work, where you catch up on Instagram stories or you watch youtube. I personally find vlogs really calming so I like to make these a part of my evening routine. I only check Instagram once a day, after studying/working, and it really helps to cut down on social media while still allowing yourself to enjoy that medium. Same with text messages. I check them after having my meals. Boundaries, but in a way that feels intentional without depriving yourself of something you enjoy.
There is a way to reduce unwanted behavior. Mere restriction does not work, must be replaced by some other act. When you genuinely do things where you want to accomplish something, then naturally use your time meaningfully. That's enough.
"It always seems impossible until its done."
Sharing some love with all of you, I believe in you fellow reader you will Succeed💜
Dear Ruby,
This was quite a coincidence because I feel the urge to do more things or I have not done “enough” for the day which I do so I clicked on UA-cam 😅
I am quite good at being productive but sometimes I can go down into a spiral and it impacts my mental well-being.
Noticing your realization, I feel even more connected to you because I realized that you are struggling with what most of us are and we probably cannot bear not experiencing other things - real things!
I also love the little snippets of your productivity journal. 💕
I made problems and solutions of my own! I was writing down my problems and solutions and also my goals. I’m going to try this week and see how it goes! This really motivated me!
I adore your voice. it's so soothing and relaxing. I really hope one day you create a podcast. Could listen to you for hours! ❤
Thankyou for this video Ruby. I have terrible habits with my phone, it like autopilot, I don't even think about switching on social media and mindlessly scrolling. I have to admit I recently discovered your UA-cam page and I have watched a lot of your videos in the past week or so but I find your content inspiring. I've started journaling and I'm reading more books than I did before. So I think you're right that youtube can be good as long as you are gaining something from the videos you're watching.
Everyone would agree spending 24/7 on social media is an addiction.
thank you so much for this video, it came at the perfect time for me.
Usually my screentime would skyrocket during summer break and I would just scroll and watch youtube all day and feel depressed because I'm not even gaining joy from it and constantly comparing myself to others, but this summer is already a bit better.
I also watched "the minimalists" documentaries yesterday and thought a lot about sorting out my screentime to have more time for the important stuff
The random clouds layer really made me laugh 😂 I love this kind of content and this video is exactly what I needed this summer, I'll be trying some of these types for sure!
Omg I really needed it. I'm currently obsessed with insta and I want to stop it. Thank you ❤
It is just painful in lockdown
Since you have to study + read notes online,at the same time control yourself from getting toward social media especially youtube
I see all these comments saying that we basically shouldn't overdo it with productivity, or it's okay for her to spend some time on social media that is essentially useless. And it's become kind of a trend lately to talk about "toxic productivity" and channels that promote that. In my opinion, this kind of critique is coming from the fear that those "overly productive" people will become sooo much better than us, that we can't even reach their success/abilities/habits. Instead of saying "I have a short attention span but I actually don't mind it cause it doesn't affect my life and I still do all the things I need and want to do, even though this person on youtube is doing so much more", we say "She is working so much, seeing this is very toxic for me because it makes me feel bad for myself". We don't realize youtubers have their own life which they choose to live as they please and still share it and lay it all out for us to judge. Sure, you can choose to spend time scrolling on Insta because it gives your brain a break, but imagine reaching a level where that break for you is reading a classic work of fiction or going running etc etc. I don't see what's bad with young people trying to reach above and beyond and constantly bettering themselves. It's not like you can ever become "too good", since you can always pick up new hobbies and do more things. And don't forget, we don't need to have the same goals with all these youtubers. If you want to live in a small house with your future family working a normal 9-5, or be a housewife, or be a single millionare constantly travelling for business - IT'S ALL UP TO YOU AND WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY.
You're the kindest person ever!!! Thanks a lot for spreading positivity in this covid time, as it was one of the toughest thing to achieve "positivity" and "kindness". But you helped a lot!
Thank you ❤️
I hope you are having a great day so far.
X
I haven't watched your videos in so long and now I'm back! Your gentle vibes are so calming
hey ruby! i watched your ‘head girl advice’ video from two years ago with unjaded jade….and i applied for head girl two weeks ago and got the job too!!!! thank you
I loved this style of video so much! It's given me so much to think about and I've already set a time limit for Instagram, as that's the app I tend to mindlessly scroll on the most. I'll add one thing to add with the compulsion to take a photo of a beautiful moment instead of just enjoying it. I think it's so important to be aware of doing this too much, but I know that those are some of my favourite posts to see on Instagram. There's got to be a balance of the two though. Don't feel pressure to post it simply because you know people will enjoy it if it's going to pull you out of being present in the moment. However, know that when you do post those lovely moments, they are much appreciated 💖
Yes social media is distracting sometimes. Anyhow, I like watching this blog from time to time. It really helped me to receive inspiration for my college studies....English too! Also made me feel relaxed as everything and everybody was online untill a few days ago. Please keep uploading videos. Thanks👏
Me: *cries in long distance relationship*
I laughed really hard (out of empathy).
This has been important for me as someone who was a student and worked a part time job at the same time. You end having such a limited amount of free time to do the things you enjoy and if you are like and me sometimes spent the occasional half an hour on TikTok and Instagram in the morning before work or school, it feels like a waste. Not saying being on these platforms for personal enjoyment is bad when you are conscious about it, but sometimes the time passes by when you were not intending to :/ (Right now, it is Sunday for me. I am not working or have any responsibilities to take care of and can therefore watch this video in peace!)
This video has really inspired me to be more mindful of the content I watch on youtube. I have a habit of opening up my laptop, and logging into youtube, just to avoid nothingness.
Idk, I always find it quite hypocritical when people who make a lot of money through social media give advice on how important it is to spend less time on it. Also, I think we need to be careful about pushing the idea that everything needs to be “productive”, “educational”, or rigidly tracked. Surely that in itself goes against the very idea of living in the present that social media can prevent us from doing? At the end of the day, watching a “mindless” UA-cam video to relax is not something anyone should be beating themselves up for. It’s not the end of the world to “waste time” now and then!
I agree not every minute needs to be productive, I've done a month off social media for a few years now and my first attempt felt a lot like this video - trying to replace downtime with productive time is a common mistake when trying to break any habit. It's really good she's tracking so much because it soon becomes clear what works and what doesn't.
Also I'm not sure how it's hypocritical to make this video - if a restaurant owner said people eat too much sugar it's not hypocritical of them to serve desserts. It's a question of volume and awareness.
I *think* she wants to keep track of the vids she has watched bcoz she feels that she's using youtube for more than just destressing purposes.. She does watch videos and documentaries to relax but she might have felt that she was skipping into a habit where she checked social media more than what was needed...
I do agree with your points but I can see it from her pov too
She says in the beginning that her screen time is about 7 hrs, which isnt the best and she thus wants to improve hers... She feels that the best version of herself is when she spends less time on social media...
life isnt a productivity competition
Sure, if your happines comes from small device it is not sad at all and should be respected!
Thank you for this video, it made me reflect my use of social media. I was telling myself that it's not too bad and that I just do it when I'm bored, but there are so many other things that I could/should do instead of scrolling through Instragram and UA-cam.
OMG I read all the "problems" you wrote and it was like I had written them myself. I could relate to every single one. 😬
I needed this so bad 😭
I really needed this for my exams I do really like it and thanks for posting this video ❤️😃
Off topic but I'm so glad you're releasing an academic planner! Not only does this help me, but many others as well, and I am definitely going to purchase it when you release it. As a struggling student, it will benefit from me a lot as I have been looking for planners like the one you designed since the beginning of the year, but did not find the suitable fit for myself until now. Thank you for being an amazing UA-camr and also ur content is amazing! xx
Lol. I'm procrastinating finishing a 4000 word essay by watching this video. Will defs sit down and try to implement some of these strategies Ruby has mentioned. Love the video. 🌻 UA-cam, especially UA-cam shorts eat up a lot of my day.
For those with an iPhone, Screentime has the option to set app time limits
I really really needed this right now!!! Got so much POSITIVE energy from this!😌💟
(Now I can go back to work peacefully:) )
6:54 there are few youtube blockers that you can use that disable watch suggestions or main page reccommendations ^^
I find it helpful when I want to not get distracted with them because I don't want to have too many videos added to my watchlist that I will probably never watch
This video actually was really helpful! My biggest issue, I think, is following too many people. It's daunting to unfollow, and I struggle with feeling guilty for it, but it needs to be done.
bit of a weird question, but when you "write more" what is it you are working on, is it creative, essays, journalling? loved this style of video btw💌
I believe it’s creative! I know she made a vlog a while back about her writing a fictional story…
i tend to be on my phone around 5h and i hope i can down that to like 3?? i do sooo many mindless things in those hours...
i've been more careful with what i watch on youtube too. I now mainly only watch documentaries and then i let myself have around 40 minutes of other videos at noon. I basically only watch 6 or 7 channels of non-documentary-type now and i think unsuscribing from a lot of others has really helped me
Thank you Ruby! This really reasonated with me, I need to be more intentional with my screen time so I don't miss out on the world
This is what i needed right now 😭Thank u for this i haven't watched it whole yet but i am gonna follow it.
"cause there's a reason you've clicked on this video" - I feel called out XD
This is also a thing that I've struggled with. My phone luckily has the option to limit certain applications, you can set specific amount of time, that you want to spend using those and for me it's a lifesaver.
Though this comment is not related. I'm saying this just for you to know.
The other thing besides my loved ones, who motivate me is you Ruby.
You made my day and will always be one of my motivation.
One example is when I feel motivated I sometimes wanted to watch your video cause you motivate me on my study.
You are an inspiring student Ruby.
I'm very happy for you keep up the good work.
Love you my friend Ruby.
I’d love to see her make a what’s on my iphone vid tho♥️
I don't have social media. And I'm happy for this
Loved this video! I am going to definitely take some suggestions from it. Putting my phone in another room or on the other side of the room at night when I like to be reading in bed. Also will mean I don't check emails and SM first thing in the morning. Although I like this, and it wakes my brain up, it takes some time to then get out of bed. The restrictions you can set on apps - I had no idea so will try this. I do think that if you enjoy mindless scrolling through SM and it's function is as a brain break, then it is not time wasted. But if you know it is having detrimental affects on other aspects of your day, life, mindset, then these steps from the video are proactive for sure!
I spend so long on youtube and even though I use it basically to learn new things, I also have to say I really enjoy watching reading vlogs. But sometimes I tend to think that I should be doing something else. This video was very inspiring for me and I'm definitely going to try and experiment tracking my youtube and other social media usage. I was wondering. Now that you have switched universities, are you living on campus or with your parents? Or are you still at home because of the pandemic? Anyways, hope to see more content like this! I love watching other people's change of perspective.
I LOVED this style of video, you should do some more ‘challenging yourself’/self/improvement style videos!
I loved this video. It helped me reflect on so many aspects of how I manage social media. Thank you!
I loved this video so much!! Thank you Ruby! Sending love from Germany 🤗🏔️☀️💚
I love chatty videos like this sooo much 💕
Lovely video idea and I really do love Ruby's content! But, as merely constructive criticism, you don't have to be productive all the time! Sometimes I watch Ruby's videos for comfort and I end up feeling guilty by the end of it... I hope Ruby doesn't take this the wrong way, but sometimes the way she talks is quite preachy and unrealistic (for me anyway). In my experience, being super productive, feels great at first but it inevitably ends up in burnout - just want to remind people its also okay if you want to stay in bed all day and do nothing :)
Thank you for sharing your opinion..I agree with you 😭😭
thanku so much Ruby for this much needed video😊😘
one way I cut down the time is I speedup the chat ones I watch as so many people talk slower than you think , fasting them up then you can still hear everything they say take it in and in half the time
This is a great video, Ruby! I have definitely fallen into a slump of spending a very long time on social media every day and I can see it affecting my mental health. It just feels awful scrolling through something like instagram, mindlessly (and despite knowing that I don't get anything from it, I keep doing it excessively? It's a bit ridiculous hahaha). I'd love to get into a routine where I don't mindlessly scroll through something like instagram because it's taking me away from things I love doing like reading books. I really liked that you showed us how you developed really actionable and trackable goals. It's definitely motivated me to do the same! Anyway, I don't comment on videos very often but I just felt compelled to today because I thought this video was such a practical and positive video for protecting mental health.
This is so helpful! Thank you💝 I was wondering because you’re technically a ‘business’ why don’t you employ a social media management company or a virtual assistant who will track your emails, replies etc. It’s worth looking into maybe? It frees up your time for things you enjoy more. It’s been wonderful for me in my business x
Please do a journalling video about what you write on your journal and some tips for beginners please....as always loved your video❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You can NOT convince me that this is not Hermione Granger
Isn’t she the real life heromine?
Love you ❤️
This is definitely something I’m currently trying to do. I was spending over 9 hours a day just on my phone and about 7 on days that I had work, and that was just insane to me. I decided to do screen time limits but I would ignore it and still spend the same amount of time. I finally decided to have my mother make up a screen time passcode ( but I set the time limits and stuff) that I did not know and I finally was able to get it down. Now everything I watch I think about how is this going to help me. I have a show that I watch for stress relief and allowing those 1-2 episodes a day I find is so much more efficient then the 8+ I use to spend watching. For UA-cam I find that I’m actually watching the video and appreciating all the effort that it takes to produce just one video. I get what everybody is saying about how this might be so much control for screen time and social media but I like many others was spending 9+ hours on my phone and for nothing.
Hi Ruby! Have you thought of making a public Notion template for “intentional use of technology”? Thanks ☺️
At the start of this year, it was one of my goals to become more mindful with how I consumed content and how much time I was spending on social media etc. Since then, I have managed to cut down some usage (although I do slip up occasionally) - I barely use facebook anymore and haven't really posted on any of my 'personal' accounts. I have posted on my 'bookstagram' but other than that, I don't think I've posted all that much on any of my social medias.
I have noticed I do occasionally go into an accidental abyss of 'reels' on instagram and spend entirely too long there and often find myself dismissing my time limits for the day on there however I am trying to become even more mindful of how I am spending my time there and trying to limit the amount of time I spend scrolling mindlessly.
One thing I have found that helps me is making it so I have to search for the app on my phone instead of just having it on the home screen, I have to actually look for it in the app library. Sometimes, that means I forget that the app exists on my phone at all and means I don't spend that much time looking at it. Another thing that has helped with certain apps is to turn off notifications. My notifications on facebook don't come through, I have to actually click the app to see them which means I don't worry that I'm missing something on there because I'm not seeing something calling me towards that app.
I feel like, especially these days, we have a lot of fear of missing out and too much concern about how other people see us which leads to over consumption of social media but I always find that the less time I spend on social media, the happier and more content I am with my life and where I'm going.
I used to get so disheartened if one of my posts 'didn't do well' and I realised how negative that view is because it's only likes on a photo. If I enjoyed taking it, editing it, and then posting it, what does it matter if it 'does well' as long as I enjoyed the process.
For the next half of the year, I really want to focus further on consuming content more mindfully and being more present!
(sorry for the essay there haha!)
I LOVE your videos, especially those about reducing time on social media
Small UA-camr here💗
you are so restrictive of yourself ruby... you don't have to gain anything from watching UA-cam or going on instagram please don't spread this message it's wrong. you can watch youtube whenever you want to relax and catch up with trends
you don't need a tracker for videos uou watched thatzs so stupid...
@@evajakovleva8190 yeah, i agree. She doesn’t realise that this is extreme and contradictory to her mental health.
@@Slam_24 this mindset is really restrictve and it's not good at all. she needs to stop thinking and spreading the information that this is normal
I needed this! Thank you 😊 spent 20 hours on UA-cam videos this week. I need to stop ✋
Have you thought about trying to get a part-time /summer job in a customer service role? Could help you to spend less time on screens and also allow you to develop skills and gain experience. :)
This was such a great video Ruby! It gave me so many ideas to help lower my own screentime!
This has been so inspirational! I put some restrictions on my app usage thanks to this video. Thank you so much!!
I'm so glad it was helpful!
everything in balance. there is nothing wrong with mindlessly numbing out. life is not about always being 'perfect'. we as humans would not cope if we didn't let loose. I think your intention is right but please be kind to yourself. not everything has to have a productive drive and your productivity does not define your worth. living our lives to achieve and work can easily fall into capitalist work structures of lives only being valuable if we are constantly busy. this can create shame towards people who don't have the privilege to work, study or even walk and have independence.
OMG I'm in looove with her accent 🔥🔥🔥🔥