8 Lessons From Digital Minimalism That Improved My Life

Phone addiction and addiction to social media can be a killer so over the past week I’ve been trying some tips from cal Newport and digital minimalism to live a more simple love with less tech.

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[thehonesthiker]

Just wow at the "remember the last 5 reels you've watched." If that doesn't show how much of a time waster it is, I don't know what does.

[pablogorostiaga]

1. Perform the great reset (0:25)
2. Be intentional with your technology (1:22)
3. Embrace solitude (2:26)
4. Limit social media (3:43)
5. Schedule your screen time (4:20)
6. Engage in leisure activities (5:42)
7. Managing attention (6:21)
8. Practice slow media consumption (7:11)

[shelleyjames]

I find cal’s book really motivating. His best arguments, for me, centre around thinking about “would this interaction be better offline”. His example is of clicking “like” on a photo of your cousins baby. He says yeah sure that makes you feel closer to the family and that you have seen the baby and kept in touch. But you haven’t. If you live near enough, wouldn’t it be immeasurably better to take them a meal or help out in some way. Social media gives the illusion of action and of interaction.

[mooshway]

Literally just putting my phone on a different room and picking up a good novel/gardening/playing cards etc

[bnbowes]

Great stuff here. I am all about the daily walk to clear my mind. Also as a physician there is legit literature about the health benefits of this habit.
I try not to carry my phone with me and I do not take it on walks. I recently bought Field Notes small pocket notebook and as thoughts pass through that need to be noted, I empty my head into that little notebook. Later I can put that into my system, this keeps me off my phone and my head is clear. TRANSFORMATIONAL!

[Juhsentuh]

I have removed social media from my phone. If I want to check FB, I log on the website from my laptop like a boomer. 😅 it works. My phone is used for communication, gps, music, and organization. That’s it. Get off those apps folks. It’s damaging.

[cassandracartwright]

Waking up early and going outside to read and spending time with the Lord. I feel like after that I can be more productive if my phone just stays in my room on my desk. I do listen to YouTube or podcasts when I’m cleaning or showering. That way I’m not sitting not accomplishing things. I think I take my phone out more for pictures to capture moments more than anything. I have thought about taking my Nikon out that I haven’t used in years and using it instead.

[michellelovelyn]

Really love your videos.
Straight forward, simple and effective. You did a great job!
Keep it up ! ❤ God bless you and your family.

[XPprints]

The best way I’ve found to handle social media and distractions is to only use it when I physically can’t/don’t have something more important in front of me. Ex) waiting in the car or in a long line. It’s just enough time to get the jist of the information I feel like I’d benefit from but without the “doom scrolling”

[LivingProcess]

Brilliant as always. Will definitely check out the book.

[yvonnejackson]

I mostly use media for knowledge. If I catch someone “stretching out” with irrelevant useless junk I’ll unsubscribe in a heartbeat
I’m still with you, Gabe

[adamcarter]

Love the thoughts on slow media. Something I plan on integrating for sure! Also going to add Cal Newports book to the list. Thank You Gabe.

[nolakillabeast]

Wow I decided to start digital minimalism tomorrow and you make this video. Thanks, this is gold for me right now

[alexusandmichi]

Love this video! I’ve been noticing that I’ve been spending a little too much time on my phone watching podcasts, but also aimlessly scrolling on Instagram. I’m reading Cal’s book Deep Work right now, so it’s interesting to hear the ideas in his Digital minimalism book!

[NicolaWinters]

Thank you for this video! I am wanting to reduce my screen time and be more mindful of my media consumption so will be implementing some of these tips!

[rustyholt]

i have depression and not watching news helps a lot

[christinefrier]

A phone screen, a computer screen, a tv screen. Have never found any of that really deepening any of my relationships. Trying to limit my "screen" time in general.

[shatakshipandey]

I cut out instagram, and omegle to follow digital minimalism. Installed a youtube shorts blocker and haven't watched a single youtube short since the start of 2024. Life is infinitely better now. I actually think before i use my ohone. There's no mindlessness involved. But i wanna cut down on my screentime even more, and actually cultivate a life that doesn't involve being on my phone for a long time. My mental health is good but i haven't been doing much except reading books and reading Wikipedia pages all day . I am reaching to the point of boredom and a lot of days feel tedious.

[NiallMc]

I've been getting rid of all social media now for the past 6 months. Unbelievable how more at peace I am with myself. I don't have much spare time as I've got two young children but with the little spare time I have, I'm finally starting to get through the stack of "to read" novels I have sitting for years

[pablogorostiaga]

Hey Gabe. Nice video, definetely goona implement some of these tips. Just a small mistake I noticed, you numbered "Shceduled your screen time" as 4 (Same as limit social media)