The irony of watching this video on my smart phone, while totally agreeing with everything you're saying and yearning for simpler times that I remember from my youth 😅

@Mr.Datree_1989

Ай бұрын

😂fr

@chamsou4game-ds3wl

24 күн бұрын

I make awesome and fantastic gaming clips. Are there any who love games and support young talents? and thx ur video is BEt😀

@joellemiddelkamp

19 күн бұрын

This.

@joellemiddelkamp

19 күн бұрын

This.

@MarcGyverIt

15 күн бұрын

Jokes on you, I'm using a PC.

this is literally the smartest idea ever. no one realises how much social media and our phones take away from having a meaningful and productive life. you also miss all those little moments because youre just stuck on that phone.

@leahcimolrac1477

Ай бұрын

I miss how cheap my wireless bill was when I had a flip. Everyone here in NYC has had a smartphone for a long time. I held out as long as I could. It’s become pretty useful at my job, so unfortunately there’s no turning back.

@lucturcotte6608

18 күн бұрын

You have to learn to use social media wisely, which I have over the years. Would never go back to a flip phone.

@adidab14

17 күн бұрын

you could just like... not... use social media on your phone. It's strange to me that this is just not an option for a lot of people here lol.

@andresdelgado3566

12 күн бұрын

Youre not gonna die if you don't have social media, you just have to be able to be alone and not think a lot on whats happening with everybody all the time. I bought a Flip for me and my grandpha and I coudnt care less for my smartphone, I just threw it on the floor and totaled as easy as that.

@josephplaugher7324

10 күн бұрын

@@adidab14like she said, it’s not just social media. There’s Reddit, KZread, shopping, the list goes on. SM is a major culprit, but having access to the entire internet every second of the day is… weird. Can’t be good for our psyche.

You saying "dont be afraid of the silence" almost made me cry because mannn am I afraid of the silence but I´m working on it. ANYWAYS so glad you uploaded this video honestly perfect timing! Thank you soooso much gracie

@gracieKASMR

Ай бұрын

I’m a little scared of it still too❤

@Mr.Datree_1989

Ай бұрын

@@gracieKASMR your the best!

@virginiacreager4331

2 күн бұрын

Play based to phone based 😮😢

The boredom you felt at the beginning is called a "dopamine detox." Your brain is used to everything all of the time, it takes time to adjust to *peace.*

@ArtistUnknownOfficial

Күн бұрын

Except you can't detox from dopamine. Phone addictions is usually linked to existing underlying mental illness. But I speculate that phones make us dumber 100%! The data has not caught up yet, but I notice an impact for sure! I want to get a phone with a sliding keyboard!

@VGLounge

Күн бұрын

@@ArtistUnknownOfficial Of course you can detox. Riding a high of dopamine all the time ruins our balance and it takes time away from that for us to undo the effects

@kiaramnm

Күн бұрын

@@VGLounge I think they meant you can't detox from ALL sources of dopamine, but I'm sure you know that because most dopamine detoxes consist of detoxing from "cheap dopamine"

@VGLounge

Күн бұрын

@@kiaramnm Yeah getting off of the constant, non stop stimulation really rewires someone's balance

@sanjacobs6261

7 сағат бұрын

@@VGLounge No, you cannot. Dopamine is not a toxin. You can't "detox" from it. What you're doing is re-calibrating your reward system.

Reading has been one of my biggest losses in life. When I was a kid you could NOT catch me without a book in my hands, I literally got physical jitters and almost this sort of strange ecstasy from starting a new book. It was one of the most delicious and treasured things in my life and I went through hundreds of books. I know exactly what feeling you are describing, and I always wondered how and when I lost that. It would honestly make so much sense that it has to do with social media. Social media existed when I was a kid but nowhere near to the extent that it does now, and the thing that sickens me the most is I don't even *like* scrolling most of the time. I have the itch to put it down and do something more creative or productive but I feel almost literally incapable, like it has some sort of other-worldly mind control over me that quiets all other desires. Maybe I should get rid of my phone too...

The takeaway: 1. Be aware of how you spend you time 2. Notice what your chasing 3. Put your value in things that are important 4. Don't be afraid of the silence 5. Put your phone down... and listen :)

@rockoutconsiderably

4 күн бұрын

For anyone reading this comment, there's still great value in watching the full video

@kungfumcgee7992

3 күн бұрын

thank you, broter

For me, deleting social media was enough. The anxiety was gone, I had some time back, it helped not ever procrastinate anymore : i was either working, planning, resting or having fun. Sound much better than scrolling.

@asr4405

5 күн бұрын

yes actually that's very well said, apps like instagram reduce our attention by giving dopamine one reel after one. Once I deleted Instagram, I was so relieved, i just watched yt for fun or either just listen songs on it. Life is just so much more than social media, it's truly astonishing how much of a difference it can make.

@sandybutton243

3 күн бұрын

You know that YT is social media, too? 😂

I love you Gracie K. This is the social media influence this world needs.

@infinitydreamzz

Ай бұрын

When ironically she is telling us to disconnect from social media 😊 but I guess if we were to spend any time, it would be best spent consuming this kind of content

@chamsou4game-ds3wl

24 күн бұрын

I make awesome and fantastic gaming clips. Are there any who love games and support young talents? and thx ur video is BEt😀

@josephplaugher7324

10 күн бұрын

@@infinitydreamzzI suppose ironic, but if we weren’t here to hear it, would we need to hear it?

@infinitydreamzz

10 күн бұрын

@@josephplaugher7324 yeah I guess you're right, this commentary is both ironic and necessary for us to hear

that "water proof military grade fliiipp phhoonnnneeeeee" was a definite vibe full of cuteness

you’re so right about your mind just constantly needing stimulation!! i‘ve deleted tiktok about 3 years ago and NEVER missed it, only to realize that i was compensating with instagram and youtube the whole time! why is it so hard to let go of the things that don’t serve us? i am still trying to find an answer for that question for myself, but maybe going on a phone detox will help :) thank u!!

@gracieKASMR

Ай бұрын

I love hearing your experience, thank you!

@jbeck1234

7 күн бұрын

I think it all comes down to dopamine. Research the effects of dopamine hits from social media on the brain. It's eye opening.

@Buuvgjvhbuibhtccr3dd3tc

3 күн бұрын

It's different for everyone, but for me, it constantly gives me that dopamine hit. I want something (say entertainment), and then I get it immediately. Over and over again. And that shit is addictive.

Scrolling online puts me in a terrible mood because there are always some people saying hateful/cruel things and I feel like they get away with it because it’s online. I don’t often meet those horrible people in person, but online you see it every couple videos, in every comment section, etc. Human face to face interaction are often much kinder than interactions online. The internet just brings out the worst in people because it’s so impersonal

@ilovecats0998

Ай бұрын

So true

@jindipity4772

Ай бұрын

They say that online reflects real life, those kind people you see irl could secretly comment the most horrendous thing on someone's post or something. Even worse, there are illegal group chats where actual crimes are committed, those chats has many members and they probably look decent on the outside. This makes me paranoid but I still believe good people are the majority

@Nnyrb609

Ай бұрын

@@jindipity4772 ugh wow! That’s so bad!

Getting a flip phone actually changed my life!! Its also a great conversation starter when people see me using it lol

Young lady, I dont really know why your video popped up in my que, but I am glad it did. You are by far a breath of fresh air. You just reminded me at the age of 64, what my life was like before being addicted to phones and social media. It WAS a much happier and more peaceful time. Im not sure I am ready to go back to a flip phone, but I can certainly make some changes back to the way it used to be. Keep speaking your truth! All generations need to hear it.

you got me crying at the end. lost my phone couple of weeks ago and switched to an old motorola. i've never been so bored and full of ideas at the same time

@khalexi8692

13 күн бұрын

🤣 that's what we all need. Creativity

I did the same thing about 6 months ago and it’s definitely been beneficial! I was tired of wasting away my valuable time watching videos and scrolling through social media. Only thing that bothers me about my flip phone is that sometimes I have to turn it off because it freezes up and none of the buttons worked. But still better than being constantly fed information that just overwhelms me and over stimulates my brain.

Library is free and appreciates your support over buying new books.

@paladin7721

Күн бұрын

The Library keeps removing any books worth reading. It's actually shocking. We found three -- mark, three! -- good books for our kids in the entire children's section -- the rest is all about magic, witchcraft, graphic novels, vampires, dragons, new modern family (which doesn't include one mom and one dad) etc etc. We no longer support our library and purchase every good and decent book we can, while we still can!

@vaderladyl

Күн бұрын

@@paladin7721 Buy second hand then, no need for new.

@aurian18

Күн бұрын

@@paladin7721 I can understand where you are coming from. They take orders from local government, then federal, then bankers, then who owns the bank... It's all a trickle down system. Ill let you figure out who owns the banks for yourself.

Honestly, you are so right.... I feel inspire to follow this change. I feel like social media and the phone addiction is kind of ruining my creativity and inspiration. I loved this Video...

This is the smartest video I’ve ever seen on KZread! I personally think that “downgrade the phone” actually means upgrade your life! You’re so brave doing it and getting out of that comfort zone of endless scrolling and wasting your time. I think I should think more about my screentime and social media and you inspired me to not listening to music during walks or watching videos while eating. Thank you! ❤

Back in 2016 I ditched all social media and swapped back to my Motorola V220. Then phone companies didn't support 2G anymore so had to swap flips. People thought I was just poor since I'm native 😂 Truth was I just enjoyed a private life and didn't want attention from anybody. Only social media I have had since then is this and Twitter mostly for news updates. Majority of people just don't have the discipline to do what you have done, so I'm very proud of you. I can tell that you're highly intelligent. Now you get to live in the moment and live life how it's truly meant to be lived. Enjoy your peace 👊🏽

“I’m happy with the loop I created for myself “ ❤ this was a beautiful video with so many great messages! Thank you for the reminders Gracie

@gracieKASMR

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Much love ❤

@user-mm3sd3uh6y

Ай бұрын

@@gracieKASMR which city are you living in now?

Wow you're amazing Gracie! Your level of self-awareness boggles my mind. Keep up the good work! Don't let others tear down your ideas, you seem to have a great head on your shoulders. Keep going with your instincts. Great video!

Dear Gracie, you truly are an inspiration! The words you choose to say are really valuable and touched me. I appreciate you. The last months felt a lot like i was out of touch with my surroundings, myself, friends and family and nature. But for a while now i try to reflect on how i can change my day to day life so i feel like really experiencing it. Most of the time it feels like everything around me happens so fast. But when i think of that, i try to slow down for a bit and often i realised that everyone around me isn't truly being in the present, myself included. Just watching the sun light or observing animals or flowers and trees helps me notice things i experienced in my childhood. When all i could think about was how the grass smelled, the tree felt, the birds singing and the berries tasted. I want to includ those aspects more in my life. TRULY EXPERIENCING THE PRESENT.

I actually deleted instagram, KZread and Facebook off of my phone and have noticed a significant difference just in that. My screentime would before be 6-9 hours and now it's cut all the way down to 1,5 hours a day. A significant improvement that I can for sure tell is helping my mental health a lot!

@gw5479

7 күн бұрын

Yes! I did the same but I instead "patched" youtube so it deletes unecessary distractions and the short-form content.

@janek.9734

7 күн бұрын

@@gw5479how did you do it?

@calisongbird

3 күн бұрын

@@gw5479what do you mean by patched?

So relatable whenever I delete social media I spend more time looking at my pictures or email 😂 amazing video 💗💗

Love this Gracie!! I've been rocking older Blackberry phones for a bit of a "downgraded" experience the past few years and it is so much better for my mental health. Keep on rocking it!

I deleted all social media and everything else on my phone, I only have WhatsApp and youtube for asmr. My life really changed, onestly im the tipe of guy that dont belive when someone says "my life changed" but this is true, at least for me. I recommend anyone to delete all social or switching to a flip phone(even better). Really life changing.

@gracieKASMR

Ай бұрын

That’s really awesome, go you! I have what’s app on my tablet so I can communicate with people I’ve met abroad. It truly does change your life. Pretty cool how one decision has that much power for a positive change.

Hi there. Glad you joined the group. I have had my Kyocera flip phone for almost a year. I am 31. I use a smartphone as a tablet and only at home. My sim and my info attached to floppy micgilins( yes that's his name) and I love the peace and joy I have in my life again. Keep on going Gracie you've got a subscriber.

I'm so glad younger people are trying to get away from their phones. I didn't have a smartphone until I was 30.

I love how encouraging you are, Gracie! The encouragment to get rid of the bad habits that we all have in our daily lives, and to be more open with the real world. And not to mention, getting to spend time with God. This was wonderful video! Please keep on making these!🙂👍

I love how enthusiastic you are!!!! This is why I’ve developed passions in analog media instead of digital. Escaping the digital world is so gratifying

I'm crying, touched, it makes me to appreciate more about life and love myself more, thanks gracie ❤!

What a beautiful, thoughtful video. You're wise beyond your years! ❤

I'm old and don't do any social media but you tube. This "movement" for the tech generation is wonderful. I'm glad young people are waking up. Well done!!!

"Old Flippy & I" lol haha 😂 you are so funny Gracie ! Thank you for always inspiring us to enjoy life's precious moments not glued to our phone!! 🥰🥰 I watch the Cottage Fairy's channel for that very reason as well 😇

I have only ever had a flip phone and I am 41 years old. I love that someone young has a flip phone, enjoy life all around you girl! Hopefully people will open their eyes to what they are missing because they are immersed in their smart phones. Life is beautiful, look around at nature.

You have such a joy shining out of you. Glad KZread recommended your channel.

This is actually a super revolutionary message. I think a lot of people are going to follow in your footsteps. We as a society are desperate for this to stop. I just recently deleted all apps off my iPhone and have been more mindful of how often I use it, for me having all the music I want on one app is too much for me to let go even though I’d love to revert back to records and cds, I’m often on the go when I listen to music, I also think about the times I’ll need gps and instead of getting a bunch of new gadgets I’d rather keep my phone but I’m definitely done with all social medias. I deleted facebook, instagram and TikTok years ago but made the extra effort to delete things like Pinterest, KZread (I do have it on an iPad ), Reddit and Snapchat because I could get just as lost on those apps if I wanted to. It does feel boring and almost stressful at first but slowly you realize it’s actually so much more peaceful and you feel more control of your day and self. Thanks for sharing it’s going to start an impactful change I just know it !

Love the message and takeaways ❤ beautiful. Thank you for this!

Reminds me how happy I feel after switching back to film photography. The sounds of the camera controls, handling the film and having to wait for them to get developed. The care that goes into taking a photo instead of taking a bunch and deleting the bad ones.

Good job! The serenity you feel is amazing , no distractions no anxiety , you notice everything , it’s like you’re blinded your whole life and now you can see.

such a great video and great message! These days people become so consumed by their devices that they forget to live. they forget to apriciate the things that are right Infront of them.

I hate how much time I waste on my phone!! But when I have gone back to a flip phone…I’m lonely! Everyone else is glued to them and I’m just sitting there by myself. But yes back to nature!! Love it!

This makes me so happy. There’s so much potential and hope for the younger generations! Thank you! God bless you young lady.

Great video. Your enthusiasm is contagious. A couple of times I’ve rushed out to the Office forgetting my phone. At first I was in shock and annoyed. By 2pm in the day, I felt more relaxed like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. It was liberating. Now I ditch my smartphone and devices, taking solid breaks of several hours every week. Try it. You’ll understand what a time sink it is, and “appreciate the silence”.

Wow. I always wanted to downgrade, but everyone in my life said that I shouldn’t. Well, now I’m an adult and I’m gonna do it! Thanks Gracie 🧡

Woohoo! Speak it girl! Thanks for doing this and for sharing your experience!

Coool gracie!!! This is awesome! Proud of you and how far you’ve come!

Antique books are very fun to read as well. I recommend them! Personally, I use a lot of antiques in daily life to try to minimize modern electronics. Old stuff was built to last lol and imo allows for more productivity.

this is something i truly enjoyed watching. ive been trying (still am) to get rid of my social media addiction. its got ups and downs as in deleting it, clearly, and ive always had the fear that id miss out on stuff, when i really didnt (and still am not). this is such a delight to watch and i loved this. how you explained your journey, your comments on this topic, your reassurance, everything.

This vídeo was so inspiring! Thanks a lot! Xoxo from Brasil 💚

wow, this video hits different from ALL video's i've ever watched on KZread. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing. It feels like you've woken up me. Your video's are the most inspirational for me at the moment when it goes to spending your time well. I wonder if you will ever make asmr videos again or if you have closed that chapter? I watched your video about you deleting social media, but it wasn't clear to me if you were quitting ASMR :) Gracie, you are a BEAUTIFUL human being.

Honestly, this is a great freaking idea. I'm 52 and I remember the glorious days of no damn SMARTPHONES or INTERNET.

@gracenorcott1

Күн бұрын

59 here. I have been watching videos about GenX and realizing it was good that we didn’t have the internet and smart phones.

I completely agree!! 🎉❤ you start to pay more attention to everything and realize how much smart phones suck your attention away for sometimes meaningless things. I have been using a flip phone for almost a week and will keep using it. I honestly don’t miss my smartphone other than for playing music.

I'm recovering from shoulder surgery and came across your gratitude video. The comments are turned off but I just want to say it was such a breath of fresh air Dealing with insomnia and that video put me in a peaceful state even if just for a few minutes So thank you

Thank you for this beautiful message. I'll definitely try to disengage from social media after this ❤

@gracieKASMR

Ай бұрын

I believe in you!

Amen, Sister !!!!!!!! Wisdom from such a young woman. You give me a sliver of Hope. I would welcome having such a friend.

I've been feeling drawn to do this for the exact reasons laid out in the video for YEARS! Thank you for inspiring me.

I hate how we have been unconsciously conditioned that we NEED to be busy, if I find a quiet moment I feel like I'm wasting time and could be doing or learning something to 'better' my life, but the quiet moment IS bettering my life. *sigh*

You are adorable and funny! This was a great video, reminded me of my life in the 90's!

That's a pretty inspiring video. It carries a deep & meaningful message. To me, it's that there's more to life than just a smart phone/social media & that we need to allocate time for everything in our lives. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Thanks for sharing what I always KNEW! PLEASE keep on sharing Giant Freckle!

What a gem of a video. You are precious! 💕

This is so positive because im super addicted to my phone and its the whole day im on it and i am bored when ever im not on it and i cant even study and cant control my time i stay up to watch my phone but by listening to you i feel like i should have more self control .

@gracieKASMR

Ай бұрын

I believe in you! Start with little steps ❤

@favv.hanonii

Ай бұрын

@@gracieKASMR thank you 🤍🤍

"don't be afraid of the silence". great advice. :)

When you text on a flip phone, it makes you think more, compared to a smart phone… it predicts every damn word! Time for everyone to switch to a flip phone! Before it’s too late.

@vaderladyl

Күн бұрын

You can switch off word prediction on some models.

@rattsjcfanpage01

Күн бұрын

@@vaderladyl true yes

Great video, and very helpful reminders to be present so as to experience the most from our lives and surroundings.

Wow. You are wise beyond your age. This is extremely compelling. I feel like social media is a major driver of division in the US and a flip phone would eliminate that. The ability to entertain yourself or fill a quiet/dull moment with… literally anything, is not normal. I love what you’re saying. Please make another video about your state of mind without a smart phone!

Excellent video. About 10 years ago, I shared with friends the new generation would embrace a revolution against technology to simplify their lives. Sounds like you are leading the charge. Thanks for your perspective!

your channel is exactly what i wanna do too!! everything u do from asmr to getting a flip phone!! so glad u just came up in my recommended

❤Thank you Gracie for your wonderful commentary on your experience. I think it is a valuable lesson. You've inspired me to give it a try. ❤

As Your sister, I wanna tell : You are a sunshine. Beautiful, excited about the message You share and dilligent. Feminine and thoughtful. Great content!

Would love to hear how your relationship to the modern word changes. For instance, when traveling how will you navigate in unfamiliar places? Super rare perspective that is incredibly simple and yet profound when embraced. Your mind and body will be so much more aware and sharp because of these choices!

I freakin love your energy! Welcome back to the real world and props for breaking the cycle! Keep being awesome ❤

i realized social media is always trying to sell us something,, even an unrealistic idea of what life should look like, like all those staged aesthetically pleasing videos or the ideal "day in my life"/ "morning" routines. all those videos are the exact same its so boring to watch. consumerism is at an all time high right now, products & plastic surgery & influencer "hustle & grind" live-fast lifestyles being shoved in our face. & not to mention everything is just so filtered/edited nowadays, literally nothing on the internet feels authentic or raw!! except 4 u ofc

You‘ve constantly been an inspiration for me for the last 5 years and you continue to be!! I‘m so excited to see that we chase the same values

Absolutely correct in what you say X x you are fantastic Keep doing what you’re doing Love from over the pond in the uk x x

Inspirational. Great video. Thank you for making this and sharing. Keep it up!

I needed this. Usually for Lent I give up all my social media and it’s so freeing. Thank you. I am going to do this again

You are sooooo wise beyond your years - THANK YOU for this breath of FRESH air😃!

I highly recommend everyone to watch this video!! This is so cool Gracie!

I've had a flip phone for 2 years and was encouraged by your video, thanks!

I'm usually the type of person to lurk on KZread, never really commenting or liking anything, but your reflections seriously resonated with me! Hearing your issues with scrolling on the weather app and the Gallery app is just so real. Sadly, I need my phone for work, and I also have some online friends i don't want to lose contact with, but I'm happy that you've found your peace. I think I'll try and be a bit more mindful from now on with how much time I spend on my phone ^^

What a smart young lady! Kudos to you! We can learn a thing from you.

Love ur energy!!And the contents ofc😊❤

The irony of getting an iphone ad at the end of this 😅. Thank you for this reminder, Gracie. Put your phone down, embrace the quiet, the stillness. Listen. Explore. I used to like your asmr videos because of the natural/friendly vibe, make you feel calmer and better. These new ones are a breath of fresh air, and we thank you for making content you're interested in. 😊

@Cowboy-Trucking61

Ай бұрын

Get an ad blocker that works on youtube.

I love your way of seeing life, hugs from Argentina🇦🇷

Smart you are. T9 texting is a pain but it makes us speak with people. I joke with people texting "I heard you can actually speak to people in these things". Maybe we should get back to that. I wouldn't mind having a full tactile keyboard like on the old Blackberry. Good stuff Glad you're happy! All the best

I absolutely love this, such a positive influence 🤍 may God continue to bless you!!🙏🏽

Cool. I totally agree! You explained it all very well. Thanks for sharing

you have been such an inspiration to me for so many years and this video is the epitome of it -- you have such meaningful things to say and such wisdom that everyone can learn and grow from! thank you for your lovely corner of the internet 💛

Your amazing Gracie🥰 when I first started watching your Asmr videos .. I knew you were going to impact the world in a huge way just by shining your light ✨💛🌻✨

Proud of you. Love this idea

such a heartwarming message, thank you i needed this

This is a wonderful video. Beautifully done.

This video did indeed help me. Thanks for your cheerful charackter

This is such a good video!! Miss you!

this energy is so lovely!

You go girl! Thank you for this!

This video was put together so well!! I’ve actually thought about getting myself a flip phone before watching this, because of these very reasons that you talk about! I’ve found that most of my life has been submerged in the digital world. My classes for grad school are online. My book that I’m writing. Texting my friends through iMessage. Watching KZread videos. Netflix. Disney Plus. Hulu. Fan Fiction sites. Mindless scrolling on Instagram. Me typing this out here now, lol. You’ve got yourself another subscriber! I can’t wait to see more of your videos, thank you so much for sharing this!

happy for you , we need more ppl to think this way