Funny enough the reason I stopped watching youtube was because of a youtube video. Props to Lrnjulie who made a video on what happened after 1 month without youtube.

Why?

I noticed that almost any moment I would get I would fill that time with a youtube video. Say while I’m cooking, eating, or even just walking outside. I would play and search for a youtube video.

I wanted to change that and change how I wanted to relax but also make it easier for me to do the things that I want. Say maybe reading,coding, or walking in peace. But to just be in the moment.

I was in a constant state of consumption and also lots of dopamine would be produced as well. I would scroll youtube for the “perfect” video to watch that would either entertain me or “change” my life.

But that is not the case.

What I noticed after 30 days of no youtube

Like I said in my why statement, I learned that I had this sort of ritual. Whenever I got home I would open youtube and would find every opportunity to have a youtube video playing in the background. I always needed something to watch because it would just be a habit for me.

I noticed during these 30 days that I will try to find other things to occupy my time. This was to delay working on activities that don’t produce instant gratification like maybe homework or even coding.

After these 30 days, I really don’t feel the urge to scroll on youtube anymore. I rather do things that actually interest me.

Should you stop watching youtube

Yes I think you should stop watching youtube. Obviously I do condone youtube if you are actually using it intentionally to learn something. But to just open youtube with no sense of direction is where I draw the line.

I’m going to stop counting the days now and just live a life where I’m not addicted to youtube. I think you should too.

What about other platforms

It’s obvious that you should not be on tiktok,instagram reels, and youtube shorts. Your attention is valuable and these are built to keep you from doing the things you want to do.

Remember that you are loved and thanks for reading.