I didn't listen to music for 7 days and it completely changed my life...

I didn't listen to music for 7 days and here's what happened... (after being literally addicted to it)

#selfimprovement #selfdevelopment

[npcmcishark]

So if I understand correctly: You're not saying music in itself is bad, but using music for the wrong reasons (like escaping or drowning in sad feelingd) is?

[stefanf]

The fact that this video has the minecraft music in the backround.

[JakPiggott]

I’ll get to more comments later but I just want to clear something up:

This is strictly my experience and I have a bad rap for using music for negative reasons and not positives. I have found it very beneficial by using it less and I’ve seen a lot of positive effects.

I should have mentioned this in the video -> Music is not the problem, why you use it is the problem. And that’s the same for many other bad habits like video games.
But this is just me and you may be different, music may help you tremendously, and if it does, keep listening to it, just being honest here bois and sharing from my own experiences ❤️

[Soundwaiv]

I love music so much, as a music producer myself. Once and a while, I use music as an escape. But mostly, I use it as a tool to motivate myself.

[vernallongthaw]

I'm a high school teacher and I'm here on your channel hoping to gain some perspective or insight regarding the lives of my own students. I usually take what you say at face value and consider that my own students might be experiencing something similar. But I feel motivated to respond to this video because it's the first time my own experience was so vastly different from yours. In my mid teens, I remember the voice in my head - not voices in a crazy way, but my own voice, my own inner anxiety - would get loud enough that it interfered with my waking train of thought. I listened to loud music (RUSH, primarily) to drown out what was basically the incessant screaming of my adolescent mind adjusting to the noise of world filled with extrinsic stimulation - it saved my sanity and even my life... and for many years, I thought my experience was normal.

[FirebirbNew-pfrj]

But why fix something that's not broken? I don't get it. Just play music, get your shit done, move on in life. Why the drama? It's not like I can't live without music. Sometimes when I really like a song I'll listen to it on repeat and during exams the same song plays in my head and the exam goes well. I don't understand the problem.

[Leanoooooo]

I have to say I tested this for school for a week I didn't listen to music, and I didn't get to my studies, I failed in classes, but when I was able to use music I surpassed a lot of my classmates, so in my opinion I think it depends on the music you listen too.

[kaktus]

I want you to promise me something. Promise to me, that you will never have a sponsor in your video. I know that your channel is growing and that more and more people will want to be your sponsors, but as a channel that goes so deeply into these kinds of topics, I don't want it to be destroyed by ads. You're the first person I met, that has similar mind problems as me and you're really starting to change my life. I was walking in a white, empty room and when I saw one of your shorts, it was like someone opened a door and walked me out of that room. I didn't cross the doorstep yet, but I will soon. Please remain as you are, because I and many other people need you as you are right now.

[rijqpgo]

A study was made in a university about music and how it chemically reacts with your brain. One of many is Dopamine. But there are other chemical reactions which are contingencies towards your future decisions. I suggest you guys study more about this, it's mind blowing. i stopped being addicted listening to music 2 years ago i hope your findings help you as it helped me.

[ellgpqb]

hey man, ive had a pretty bad week and just these chilled out vids that talk about life really helps me and probably loads of others so thank you

[alle_edits]

one of the only influencers who gives useful advice and does not sell a BS course for 150 $

[sayshar]

Hey Jak, your content has really helped me. Do you think you can make a video on how to boost your self-confidence and be less insecure? Much Love ❤

[bipulgamer]

The listening to sad music and feeling sorry for myself part was so relatable for me😟

[cyborg]

I love these videos so much. I’ve only seen a few of these videos and I can’t believe how much has changed.

[luffy-taro]

same here. i cant even code without music. even in the gym even while playing some games im gonna try this.
thank you for being there for us when we need you bro

[Brasidas.]

For me it's the opposite: when I listen to music, I enjoy life much more.

[Ascalipsa]

Watching reels fucks you up SO MUCH MORE than listening to music...

[andy]

Hey Jak, please make a vid on how to keep a strong momentum going in productivity! I feel like your self improvement journey had been consistent overall. Im sure you also experience dips but i was wondering if you had any tips!

[kevinsebastian]

Dude, the timing is so exact. I’m still surprised how you experienced the same thing as me. For me, I listen to rock music on the bus ride to school and home every single day ever since the school year has started, and only recently have I started to notice that it’s acting like a drug for me (I also thought of it as a drug, just like you). Whenever my earphones are out of battery, I instantly get very mad. I literally cannot ride on the bus without music. Then, today, your video popped up and changed my perspective. I have learned today that it’s not about the music itself, it’s about HOW and WHY you use music, and let’s just say I don’t use it as motivation when I’m on the bus. This video has only supported my ongoing thought of quitting listening to music every single day on the bus for no reason, to stop getting the dopamine I seek every morning and afternoon, so that whenever I do listen to music, it’s for a good and productive purpose. If I can’t quit listening entirely, then I’ll probably set schedule at least so it will save my ears too. Now I know you have experienced a similar thing too, so I am ready to put an end to this and use music as a tool and use it for the good and not the bad. I have only recently discovered your videos, but you have no idea how implementing the things you include in your videos is starting to help change my life. Thank you so much Jak, keep up the great work, sharing your experiences and changing lives, and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. I’ll be awaiting for your next video ❤️🙏.

[Cursedc]

As a musician I can’t really not listen to music because it litteraly is my life