How to Successfully Delete Social Media | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman

Dr. Cal Newport and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the effects of social media on human potential, focusing on how social media can sometimes mask unmet potential and interests, and how taking a break from it can lead to productive self-reflection, untapped creativity, and enriched lives.

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Timestamps
00:00 The Social Media Detox Experiment
00:17 The Challenge of Returning to Social Media
00:41 Understanding the Impact of Social Media on Focus and Productivity
01:22 Exploring the Void Social Media Fills
02:01 The 30-Day Social Media Detox Challenge
02:53 Success Stories and Strategies for a Social Media-Free Life
04:45 Filling the Void: Building a Meaningful Life Beyond Social Media

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[Nemo]

I deleted it after I turned 30. I just felt silly scrolling it as a grown adult wasting time. I think one of the worst things you can do for your day is wake up and start scrolling your phone.

[gwkbsdhh]

I deleted my social media, and I feel calmer, with less buzz in my life. My goal is to learn to be more in the now, read more books, and pick-up my guitar again!

[tdub]

Some things I learned from the comment section:
#1 Everyone who's deleted social media LOVES that they did and it's helped them tremendously
#2 YouTube is probably the last thing to be deleted if you delete it

[andrewcoffey]

I quit all social media about 8 months ago. I didn’t realize how much it MADE me care what people thought about my life everyday. I found I was searching for something “impressive” or “interesting” to show people everyday. I didn’t even realize I was doing it, but once I quit, it all hit me how I’d go out of my way to show off online. Now I’m doing things that are good for me and my family and not worrying about any of those external things anymore. It’s helped my mental health a ton

[enderman]

I deleted all social media 2 months ago except YouTube and started to workout daily and spending more and more time into my work and believe me my whole lifestyle is changed. 🙂

[Sy-usod]

I'm 17, all of my friends use social to communicate and such. I had a "adhd" diagnosis and medication and I decided to cut out social media. My focus is back, I enjoy life to the max, I enjoy the little things, I feel so much more connected with people and so much more invested in every in person conversation I have. And my relationships have greatly improved, changed my life

[deecee]

I quit my social medias in 2018. Only on YouTube and on LinkedIn, which I barely check. My mental health is quite great

[JayGmno]

I’ve been off instagram for 6 months now and it’s been the best decision ever! Thought about reactivating, but after this video I’ll continue to stay off it. Thanks bro!

[superwaynem]

Deleted all my social media a few months ago. I found it a bit strange for the first month worried that I was missing stuff. I kept at it and realised I was missing absolutely nothing. I came to the conclusion that I was plagued with ads and it was making me miserable with news etc. my mindset is a lot more focused and I’ve been utilising the scrolling time with more regular exercise and started reading books. Yeah, I’m using YouTube but that’s mostly for learning interesting discussions and exercise plans. I’m wishing anyone who’s considering on escaping social means and I wish you a more fulfilling life.

[QWNSWORDS]

Turned that shit off 5 years ago. I feel like an alien in this world of zombies glued to their phones. It's like there is a huge chasim that I feel with many others but personally I feel the best I've ever felt. I garden, hike, read, I'm writing a book, getting major skills and focusing on finacial freedom. It's wonderful

[lunarteswisewoman]

Deleting social media accounts just felt so right 💜 keeping it to a minimum... 😺

[bas]

I feel that I can achieve more when I don't have the DISTRACTION of social media. Reading, excercise, cycling my Day feels more accomplished

[jamesryanharbour]

YouTube is my only source of Social Media and I feel blessed. I hear my friends talk about the drama or see people on their phones scrolling (chasing the dragon) and i think to myself I’m glad I’ve minimized that habit. I’m not perfect but you’re life will be better with out the big three

[kevinkinkaid]

Just quit a month ago. It's amazing. Turns out I don't need to see junk

[Lovee]

I also deleted social media and I am feeling so good❤ only on LinkedIn and YouTube only

[Bighulk]

I deleted all social media about 2 years ago now..i am 23 rn....trust me it was the best decision i have taken till now...i have made more time for myself and upskilled myself in these 2 years much, which i wouldn't do if i had social media for even 5 more years lol

[eljeer]

I got off social media in Oct 2021. I was addicted to social media 1, 000%. It was the greatest gift I gave to myself. 😊❤✊🙏

[plutpixie]

If you delete social media don't go back, you will regret it

[connerpowersyoutube]

I saw this at the perfect time man. I’ve been scrolling more than I should lately and it’s making me feel mentally fatigued. Literally clicked and YouTube and thought in my head before it loaded I’m gonna watch the first video that pops up I hope it applies to my situation right now. God bless.

[BrokenDonkey]

I’m three months with zero social media and I’ve honestly never felt more normal. I’m not sharing my life with hundreds of followers (most of whom I’ve never met) and thinking they actually care what I post and vice versa. My life is my life now. I always found it odd when people would start a convo with “saw you went to ___” etc which basically removes the entire foundation of very basic natural communication. I enjoy the mystery it brings as well. No one knows about my life unless they ask and if they ask, they care.
Social media in my opinion has far more negatives than positives and hopefully more and more people go back to living like a normal person.