Replaced my phone with this pocket notepad & couldn't be happier - $1 Digital Minimalism

This pocket notepad is (slowly) replacing my phone. I took it everywhere with me for 30 days and whilst it's impossible for this humble little notebook to totally replace my phone, in some ways it is doing exactly that and dramatically improving my life in terms of mental function, clarity of thought and organic creativity. No need for a new $xxx dumb phone 😎, and definitely something I'll continue to do.

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[thecowegg]

YouTube is a big distraction as well 😂😂😂😂😂

[gemnilocs]

I deactivated Facebook, stopped wearing my ultra apple every day and I carry my notebook and so far it’s been amazing.

[ShadowCatDreams]

Mister Notebook never shows me ADS, I loved that so much!!

[BennettYancey]

It’s so ironic to see so many of us seeing the value in pocket notebooks. I remember seeing my father in the 90s and 2000s using a pocket notebook all the time. It’s like we’re going backwards in a good way. Thanks for this video!

[torreyintahoe]

I just picked up a traveler's notebook. I'm really liking it so far.

[katherineperson]

Lately, I’ve been trying little ways each week to be more mindful about my digital use and set intentional tech boundaries. I love this idea of using a notebook and am going to try it—it will be this week’s digital goal. We had a cell and internet service outage for 24 hours last week, and what a blessing! It was a reminder of how much more meaningful and less frantic my day can be when I am not tied to my phone and its distractions!

[shumatsuopost]

Taking a break from using our phones surely brings inner peace. Love your content as always!

[BroncoYeller]

The camera really loves this lady and her voice, and I love her ideas. Great advice Jean V!

[dadg]

I love how you are so animated and seem so passionate while sharing your experience .. 🤝

[parkerrose]

I always have pens and a notebook with me. Also, I use agendas for my appointments and journals to write my thoughts.
My phone is important, but I love my notebooks!!

[cristianlamb]

Great video!
I always admired the way my grandparents lived.
I am 43 years old now, and they were amongst us until I was 25 years old.
They lived up their 80's in the country side in south Brazil, farming and self sustainable. Nothings was wasted and no unnecessary staff.
Either they would work, or there would be no food. There was no "home delivery/ take away food".
There was no weekend.

I was 14 years old when I started to work and during the first 4 years, I was also studying to become a Shoemaker technician.
The school was in another town and I needed to live away from home on weekdays.
Also during school breaks, I had no holiday and needed to be at the factory.
At that time I had no idea what I wanted to be once grown up, but slowly I started to like what I was doing.
It was when I found it is not about we do what we like, but more about we like whatever we do.
I know time has changed, and people's priority as well, although I am pretty sure we are able to adapt 60-70% to live as they once lived.
In 2000, when I was 21 years old I moved to another state in northeast Brazil and lived there for 2 years.
I was going back home in south only once a year for 2 weeks.
Later in 2008, I was 28 and for the first time I moved out from Brazil to live in Indonesia.
It was a completely new environment, culture, cost of living.
My plan was to live there for 3 to 5 years and back to my homeland
The time passed and spent 11 years in Indonesia.
Then in 2018 I moved to Pakistan and lived there for 16 months and January 2020 my wife and I moved to Vietnam.
Since the pandemic, and specially after my sister had a stroke (also during pandemic), my wife and I changed significantly the way we live and spend our time and money.
More home cooking and almost 0% waste.
More walking and less car/ taxi.
Less shopping.
More fruits and vegetable.
Less meat, chocolate, sugar and candies.
It has been 6 months now we have not bought a single pair of shoes, pants, perfume, etc.
Our plan now is to work less, use the money to help family and have a even more minimalist life!

[childcrone]

I keep a simple pen & paper Bullet Journal and love how the system nimbly accommodates so much of what I want to capture and remember, as well as sit and think about, work through, or plan. I've only had a smart phone for about a year and use it for a handful of purposes, like calls, camera, calendar, occasional navigation, alarms & timers. I don't have mobile data.

[namanh]

Thank you for your sharing. I watched 2 of your videos and I already feel much more relaxed and calm. It appears that you are enthusiastic and stoic about life, which made me reflect on my hustle life and how I'm slowly sinking in the mire of technological diversions despite all the books I've read about staying focused in a chaotic and fast-paced world. I subscribed, and not to put any pressure on you, but your videos are different and offer unique values to the viewers.

[AustinSchrock]

I love it! Great content and story telling. Keep it up

[ronaldneehao]

Merry Christmas to you both thanks again for all your hard work look forward to your weekly updates 😅🎉

[lisatrades]

I was kind of forced to the digital detox a couple of months ago, because I spent a lot of time on my Iphone or Ipad, and I had neck and headache, to the point, I had to just use them when necessary. I did not go as far as Notepad yet, in the stage of watching a lot of Youtube on laptop LOL, that's when I found you. Thanks for sharing!

[trianophotography]

I have struggled with pen to paper for years because of course “tablets and iPads have taken over that and it “cool” to write with a tablet., . I found that I’m going back and forth with this constantly going back because really there is nothing like pen and paper. This video is perfect because of how you spoke of how it works for you and things that makes it a joy to. For me the iPad or tablet is great but for health reasons “eye strain” its exciting to try this pocket notebook. Thanks for the video and jealous of your location, cold weather here where i am :)

[HypnoReflexGuy]

Hello Jean, I just discovered your channel today and I have to say that really enjoy your presentation, narration and filming.
Thank you for sharing, I’ll be tuned into your future videos. 😊thanks, Fred.

[seanriley]

Hi Jean, what an interesting idea and one that can be unfolded in many different ways you don't have to have it a replacement for your phone you could have it as an addition to your phone but one of the things that your video today made me think about is just how much time do I spend playing games or being distracted by the electronic device. I think I'm going to set some boundaries with my little phone friend. Thanks for the idea.

[dominichill]

I'm going to have to check out this Note Book Paid. Jean this is why I love you're videos because you are so versatile with new adventures and topics. Jean you are my favorite YouTuber sweetheart. Also I would love to donate to you're channel.