What's on my phone as a digital minimalist.

Hi there 👋 If you're new to my videos my name is Matt D'Avella. I'm a documentary filmmaker, entrepreneur and YouTuber. I've made a couple documentaries for Netflix. I also teach courses on everything from filmmaking to habit change. If you like to nerd out about self-development as much as I do, you can subscribe for weekly videos.

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[purenatural]

To be honest, from the day I got an iPhone 14 Plus I use phone less and less generally. It’s not about the processor or the screen size. It’s all about why and how you use the phone. I don’t have many apps and I barely use most of them. All started by deleting Instagram. My life became much much better.

[GTheepicguy]

I also have an iPhone 13 mini and it’s the best phone I’ve ever had! I absolutely love the size and the battery life doesnt bother me as all I do is watch YouTube and listen to music anyway

[GrantYegge]

Living in an age where all these companies are paying professionals to keep us as consumers. I must say it’s really tough to build these great habits but I definitely think it’s doable.

I think as a society we need to start having these conversations and holding on another accountable. It’s very easy to get lost in the sauce when you’re having a bad day and infinitely scrolling your life away.

Kudos to you for the self awareness and the disciplined you have demonstrated over the years.

[trilogy]

Matt, sorry to break it to you but from a violin player, you are not learning the violin in 30 days

[Michaelproctor.]

I love the honesty, Matt! Most people would take this opportunity to paint them self in a perfect light. But, you spend the time to share about the things that do take your time. Thanks for that :)

[dambLa]

Thank you for the Video. Your videos saved me from a deep chronical depression 3 years ago. I've learn discipline and I've managed to get myself out of the hole - and it's getting better day by day. Thank you again for helping all of us and keep on doing your great work.

[topappletips]

A list of all apps 👇
1:18 Teuxdeux
1:37 Apple Notes
2:00 Apple Pay
2:10 Service NSW
2:30 Clock / Alarm (are you a normal person or a psychopath? 😱)
2:50 Chrome
4:00 Calm
4:40 Spotify
5:04 Hue
5:27 Apple Watch, FitIndex, Health
6:25 Daylio
7:14 Slack, Asana
8:10 Scannable
8:27 Arc II
9:00 Sun Tracker AR
🚫Say no to Youtube, Netflix, Reddit and other social media apps.

[thestevennickel]

Always a pleasure watching your videos Matt. The minimalist approach and the high quality content that is to the point is inspiring to strive for. Greatly appreciate all that you do in the space.

[mindlight]

Can I just say how well you integrate your sponsors into your videos. Others completely just stop the video to talk about unrelated sponsors but you always manage to integrate it into your video and it just works seamlessly! It’s really appreciated as a viewer. Also, Congrats on you and Nat’s purchase of a house in Sydney!! 🎉

[pickuptrash]

I always find it fascinating how other people organize and use their phones. Thanks for the insight Matt :D

[AuthenTech]

everyone i talk to, including myself, love the MINI the best. hope they bring it back

[leandro_]

The quality of Matt's videos is so amazing. It's better than a lot of TV shows.

[masterplurtheprophet]

I’m enjoying this new update from YouTube.
Makes every video attractive, especially Matt’s ✊🏽

[alfredho]

Hi Matt, just want to share with you that I have finally started the Master YouTube course after purchasing it 1.5 years ago. Just want to share with you my excitement on really starting on my creative journey and how great is the quality of the course. Moreover, I believed that your storytelling and filmmaking have also enhanced since then! Thanks for the contents!

[jlhairston]

Hilariously I bought the mini for the same reasons as you! I've been watching you for years, you have definitely had an influence on my life!

[ByronWrightJr]

I love these type of videos because I am always trying to see what other digital minimalist have on their phone so that I am able to adjust and reevaluate myself.

[ashtosh]

So many ads in just one video, also the timing of this video release is so perfect as from January 1st lot of people will start a New Year’s resolution to minimise phone use. Genius!

[armandosalayojr]

Yeah! 13 mini master race! Been a year waiting for my iPhone 7 to take its bow (because of battery performance). This 13 mini has the perfect size. Too bad, Apple didn’t continue the mini to 14.

[akshaygajjar]

Please make this videos often i really do love what you keep on your device as well as your minimal setup

[imarok]

Don't know if you ever tried it your phone, but I found it very useful.

You delete every home screen icon and use only search tool from the lock screen.
Now each time you tap on the screen of the phone you clearly have in mind what app you're about to use.

In many cases it even faster than taping on the app icon. For example when you need to set an alarm if you write "Alarm" in the search it immediately opens all your Alarms in the app.

P.S. But for all of you who like keeping home screen icons, I wish apple would've add an option to hide text.