Hey! Just wanted to mention that I still watch KZread videos, check instagram, and respond to emails. I now just have more dedicated time blocks in my calendar to do so _on my computer._ That way I'm not constantly checking my phone for updates throughout the day. I hope I expressed it well enough - but I have nothing against smartphones. For me its just a matter of being more intentional with my time and with what I consume. Anywho, I hope you have a great day :)

@Chachae122

Ай бұрын

This video is such a gem. You are my favorite youtuber!

@rossdaviesWEB

Ай бұрын

Was just about to ask! I like this… I’m going to try it

@yourtravelfriendanna

Ай бұрын

How did you take out Spotify camera and maps when calculating screen time?

@luman6511

Ай бұрын

I would actually love if you do the same kind of video for the computer. I spend so much time on it (KZread is my worst enemy) but I don't see a lot of solutions compared to the phone...

@He_l_en

Ай бұрын

⁠@@yourtravelfriendanna I think she just subtracted their sum from the original screen time (cause I believe your not able to ‘hide’ some apps from the calculation)

Deleting Instagram then googling Instagram is so relatable 😅

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

story of my life 😅

@ilan_profile

Ай бұрын

Literally going through the same rn 😭

@malu-hw5rv

Ай бұрын

thats so me

@lourdesrodrigo6374

Ай бұрын

Im literally writing this in the YT tab I had to google bc I don't have YT installed

@navier814

Ай бұрын

@@lourdesrodrigo6374same

"This is my friend. My dad." Is a lovely sentence and sentiment I will think about for a long time. Love your videos!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

🥹

I really appreciated the addition of your Dad in this video. Not only because he's entertaining but also because we often view phone addiction as the younger generations' problem. This video was a nice reminder these technologies impact everyone.

@damnpirate1259

20 күн бұрын

So true, my mom didn't understand till she got her smartphone and tiktok :D

This made me want to spend more time with my dad.. and less time with my phone..

@debbiemah6746

Ай бұрын

Perfect!!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Perfect ❤

@jim4

13 күн бұрын

this made me want to spend more time with her dad. Not that mine isn't nice, but her dad just seems like such a cool dad!

@makariespe

13 күн бұрын

@@jim4 www.youtube.com/@LiveLaughLarrypod 🤭

@BrandonCostlow

13 күн бұрын

I wish I could spend more time with my dad. Cherish the time you have. 😢

I'm so happy that Larry is a main character on this channel because he's such a wonderful dad!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Yay I'm glad to know people are enjoying his cameos! I want to do a lot more Makari / Larry adventures 😄❤

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Thanks Kelsey! :)

@gabriellewilliams396

Ай бұрын

U r really lucky to have that kinda relationship with your dad. Cherish it! Love from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

@larryespe3029

Ай бұрын

Awwe… shucks, Kelsey ☺️

Steps for anyone wanting to try but has a terrible memory like me: Week 1: - invite a friend - get an alarm clock - create a speed bump - calculate existing screentime - set goal Week 2: - delete apps - remove phone from bedroom - turn off notifications Week 3: - meditate daily - spend 24hrs straight without phone

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Hey thanks Tammy this is great!! 🙌 Also, newsletter here for anyone who wants it! (not affiliated): www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/dec/14/sign-up-to-reclaim-your-brain-our-free-email-to-help-you-scroll-less-and-live-more?ReclaimYourBrain&Email&CMP=reclaimyourbrain_email

263 apps.... maybe I need this video more than I thought lol

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

😆 You got this. Go team!

@ipshitajee

8 күн бұрын

Okay I feel better about myself, thanks for the comment

I came for inspiration on being more screenfree. I stayed for an INCREDIBLY cute and wholesome father-daughter dynamic. I had an abusive father whom I never see, but this gives me hope for the kind of dad my children can one day have 🥺 okay, going offline nowwwww!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Thanks for leaving this really thoughtful comment Daisy. I really appreciate it ❤

@kittiq

29 күн бұрын

my father is emotionally abusive to my mother and is manipulative so im in a similar boat. but he's nice to his kids. although he still leaves us every day.

You are quickly becoming one of my favorite KZreadrs!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Thanks Nancy 🥹

@albaramos7310

Ай бұрын

same here!! Makari Thank you !

@Kapu389

Ай бұрын

Same!!!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Well jeez. Thanks everyone

@HereThereClaire

Ай бұрын

Me too! :D

Alright you convinced me! I'm going for a run now, instead of watching KZread. Thanks

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Have fuuuunnnnn 😆

@darxrad

Ай бұрын

@@makariespe It was fun😊

your dad having 8 hours in the beginning is really relatable, also y'all are so cute

@Felipeah95

20 күн бұрын

TEAM!

Your relationship with your dad is so friggin' cute!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

😆 ya I think I'll keem him

Your relationships with dad are sooo precious❤

I can already tell that buying an alarm clock and removing my phone from my bedroom will be super beneficial

@jacobbertram9929

11 күн бұрын

it really was for me. I plug my phone in in the kitchen and then go down to my bedroom - when I wake up in the morning, I read and hydrate without any distraction from my phone. It's awesome.

@Smittenhamster

11 күн бұрын

@@jacobbertram9929 10/10 also recommend. I at least implemented using an alarm clock and it's been great.

This video made me cry. I hope my husband and I have relationships like this with our kids one day.

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Hey Christine - thanks for sharing. I really appreciate it

i LOOVE how your dad does this kind of stuff with you and is all for it, not many dads would do that! What an amazing video!! Favourite one yet!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Same 😆 And thanks Amanda! I'm glad you liked it :) :)

the most exciting thing in this video is your relation with your father "this is my friend. My dad"...love that

Hi Makari, I love that you clearly enjoyed making this. This was the push my wife and I needed to start healthier habits. Thank you for bringing some healing to the world!

this was so wholesome man im just in such a good mood after watching this

Usually what helps me when I have an urge to use my phone is taking out a book instead. It's nice to take a break from technology for once. Awesome vid!!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Agreed!!

Last year my partner and I replaced our phone alarm with a clock radio, instead of an alarm shouting at us at 7am, now it comes onto a radio station at 6:40 and we listen to it as we wake up. It’s so much nicer than a phone alarm and means the first thing you do isn’t look at social media.

This video came up in my recommended exactly when I needed it! I was pretty good at staying off my phone and then I experienced some family losses and started using my phone more as a distraction. Now I’m spending about 5 hrs a day on my phone and feel awful but can’t stop. Starting this immediately!

I never comment on videos but this was so wholesome, i love your dad and the relationship you have. He seems so excited for being included and you guys did great:) you earned a follower!

@paulinaaltofova6631

Ай бұрын

oh and the video was so well cut and aesthetically pleasing:)!!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Hey thanks Paulina!! I really appreciate the kind words :) Never thought my content could be aesthetically pleasing so I'm feelin pretty fancy now that you said that 😏 💁🏼‍♀️😆

This is the purest and most wholesome challenge I’ve ever witnessed

I’ve been trying to reduce screen time… My phone just consumes me and my peace! This video motivated me to take proper action.. love your content ❤

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

I love to hear it!! Good luck 😍

Your dad is so unbearably lovely! Love your videos Makari, you’re such a great source of inspiration and joy!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Awe thanks Ellen!! He's really going to appreciate this comment 😆❤

@larryespe3029

Ай бұрын

Shucks, Ellen! ☺️. I’m not sure that I’ve ever been called “unbearably lovely” before! (“Unbearable” maybe?!) This kid of mine talks me into some fun things.

The fact you did this with your dad is so wholesome 😊

I really love this video. You did an amazing thing while showing us how without trying to sell us something, or any of the over the top influencer stuff that we see so often today. Just you and your dad, working on yourselves, and being silly ❤. Thanks for sharing your experience

This was adorable. You and your dad are so cute with each other.

I need to get an alarm clock, I'm losing so much time everytime I wake up. Thanks for the inspiring video!

Oh man! My dad passed away a year ago and i had this same relationship with him... i just miss him so so much. Thank you for sharing this ❤

Just wanted to say that you are a gift to this platform. You bring so much joy and depth to your videos, huge congrats 🥰🤩🍾🔥🎊

My goodness...your relationship with your dad is such an authentic friendship 💗 💓

The relationship you have with your dad is heartwarming!

Love this and love that you did it with your dad!! I'd be so interested in an update after a while to see if you kept the screen time down, and if so, how you managed it!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

So far so good!! :)

Woah, this is definitely the most inspiring video for cutting back on your phone that I ever watched. Thank you for your honesty and positivity. Definitely gonna try it out!

i love this. I was severely addicted to my phone and social media. It messed with my ability to focus, my mental health and study more than i knew. I knew i had a problem when I started to get irritated whenever my phone was not in reach and it reminded me of my nicotine addiction. I‘ve weened myself off my phone how i did when I stopped smoking, it was shockingly similar. Lots of steps how it described here in this video. I try to keep my phone away from my desk and bedroom, when i study, i keep it in the bathroom for toilet breaks only and i deleted instagram (never had anything else) more than 6 months ago at this point. I am so glad i did. I feel a calmness again and realise that sometimes i will just be „bored“ on the train or in a super market queue, with my mind wandering in thoughts. I have not been lost in thoughts in years and i was delighted to realise that daydreams came back. I will try now the 24 h without phone, i didn’t even think of that. This was a lovely video ❤

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to write this thoughtful comment!! What a journey!

@KatzeMelli

Ай бұрын

@@makariespethank you for the inspiration 😊

From Sitting in my room thinking how I can focus more on my work to crying because you have such an adorable Dad. Great Video, Keep it up!

This video is so cute! I love the father-daughter dynamic you both have. It has definitely motivated me to start this “challenge” by myself

And here you are making me addicted to your video's 😂

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Oops! 😆

Your relationship with your dad is one of the most wholesome things I’ve seen and I love how you integrate your relationship into your content!

I forgot my phone at home once and went to work, the most freeing day of them all! I feel so light that day ❤

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

I bet!! So good 😍

These last few weeks I’ve been trying to find ways to limit screen time and failed so this video is perfect timing! 🙌

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Amazing! I love to hear it 😍 Honestly the newsletter is really great!

One of the most beautiful videos i’ve ever seen! You make me want to try this and get the old days back!

how can a video be soooo wholesome. u have an awesome dad and your energy is contagious.

This inspired me and finally I deleted tik tok, pinterest, instagram. I love this video so much, really good tips & also I couldn't help but tear up seeing how close you are with your dad and how much fun you have together. 🥺I'm jelly:,)

The best part was definitely the 0.5 seconds of epic escalator footage at Best Buy + anticlimactic conclusion 👌🏼

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

😏

using a judgmental home screen wallpaper is honestly such a good idea...a great and sweet video, thanks for the inspiration and optimism!

That relationship with your father is just…. so beautiful.

Great video! Cute and wholesome connection between you and your dad.

This experience with your dad is just the sweetest thing, Your sense of humor and comedic timing is great. Awesome video overall and it makes me want to do the same!

This was so cute, I love your relationship with your dad

The editing!!! you are so talented and this vid really opened my eyes. thank you

This video was so cute and inspiring! I couldn't stop smiling with you both!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Awe I love to hear it!! :)

I’m so happy that more and more people are starting to be aware that phone addiction is a real problem that we can overcome. Thank you for this video documentation of how positive it can be! I’m also after various methods to limit my screen time and now its 2/3 hours a day and I’ll try to make it less. Also this video inspired me to buy an alarm clock 😅

Your dad being your friend is so relatable

This is peak KZread. Congrats on your relationship with your dad, wishing you peace and love!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Too kind!!

You and your dad remind me a lot of me and my dad ❤ I recently moved a few states away and miss him a lot, hopefully he and I can take a camping trip like you guys did sometime soon as well 😊

You are just a ray of sunshine and your dad i adorable

I just love your channel so much.

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Thanks Sarah 🥹

i dont know how you do it but your positivity is so nice and inspiring. Please stay always like that forever. Greetings from germany. :)

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Thanks Michael! I appreciate it 😄 Hi from Canada! I love Germany 🙌

i love those little transitions. they're so beautiful

I absolutely adore the relationship you have with your dad. I had a very poor relationship with a dad with a lot of issues that caused a lot of trauma growing up, and it’s heartwarming and cathartic for me to witness the loving relationship you both have together.♥️

@Poppy-333

Ай бұрын

I was feeling the same thing. ❤

The underlayer of this video -your relationship with your dad- is sooooo beautiful. Keep growing this KZread channel while having fun. You're a breath of fresh air, thank you for sharing your creativity with us!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!! :)

STOP IT 😭😭😭😭😭 please you are making me bawl my eyeballs out thinking about my dad!!!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ I love this comment 😆 Sorry for the tears!!

I swear I love this lady. She is funny, cheerful and pretty too. Need more people like her in the world. Thanks for your content. You inspire me to run, stretch and who knows what comes next?

@debbiemah6746

Ай бұрын

I know hey! So good! So good for the soul!

This was the sweetest video I’ve seen in a long time, your relationship with your dad is so sweet and makes me want to spend more time with my dad

I’ve watched this video like 6 times and I still like it, it’s so inspiring I’m doing the guardian newsletter right now thank you for the video

This made me miss my dad 😭 Such a sweet video. I apprecaite you sharing with us!!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ I appreciate you for watching!!

I wasn't expecting a video that fun! I love itttt

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

I'm glad! :)

This is the first video i watch on your Chanel and I love it. A love your vibe!!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Hey thanks Anne! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

wholesome video. you and your dad have such a lovely relationship

Such a wholesome video..Your Dad is a Champ!

This was the most wholesome and helpful vid I’ve seen in a while. I genuinely feel better after watching this. And inspired!!!!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Thanks DJ - I really appreciate it!! :)

You guys are so bloody wholesome. I love it.

I love that she did this with her dad

I don't know why youtube started recommending me your videos, but I've watched all of them and they're all great! Also, I think I need to buy an alarm clock now.

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Perfect!! :)

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

I love to hear it!! :) I threw an affiliate link for my alarm clock in the description if you want the same model :)

The algorithm brought this channel to my page and I'm enjoying the videos. Great job, you deserve more and more subs!

What a great video in this subject. I didn't expect it to be so different. Well done and thanks!

hi! just wanted to say that this video brought me so much joy. and not just becuase i am in my "tired of phone" phase but because of your interactions with dad and all this lightness and warmth between you! thats so so cool! wish i can do smth like this but it feels strange as we all adult and tend to be serious and independent today idk but this video feels like a safe space. thank u and have a nice day!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Hey thanks for leaving this really thoughtful comment! I really appreciate it :') And I'm with you - adulting is kinda overrated...

wow i found this video randomly and it is so beautiful. i love your relationship with your dad. thank you for sharing this :)

@makariespe

6 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it :)

this is such a wholesome video. it's nice seeing people conquer goals and now i want to do this myself!

incredible video. came for some tips about phone addiction and got a powerful reminder to spend time with my parents and loved ones.

@debbiemah6746

Ай бұрын

Oooo I like!

I loved that you did this with your dad. So nice!❤️

That's a wonderful friendship you have with your dad. This is another fun and inspiring video. Thanks for doing all those activities and sharing the adventure.

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Great hat on Larry! Greetings from Stavanger ☺️ The gradual introduction of constraints on screen time sounds a lot more sustainable than trying to go cold turkey from day one, so kudos for that!

@larryespe3029

22 күн бұрын

I bought the hat in Bergen 😊👍🇳🇴

I recently lost my dad,seeing you being so clise to yours really melts my heart, as my dad was also the epicenter of my life ❤ cherish those moments together, they will stay engraved in your memory ❤

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear that ❤ And I will I promise - thank you ❤

The fact that you did this with your dad is so wholesome 🥺

I love that you did this with your dad! That time together is truly precious! ❤

the only thing i didnt like in this video was a your healthy relationship with your dad, i loved it

That was so inspiring to watch! Also, it is heartwarming to watch you have so good relationship with your dad! Keep doing what you're doing

Love that you did this with your dad! Thanks for sharing, I’m going to try the newletter!

Can’t tell you how much I love that you did this with your Dad ❤

THIS IS THE BEST!! Your energy is so infectious and doing this with your dad is so sweet and man I'm ready to do this myself!

Your dad is so cute, I love him! 😭😍

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

😂❤

For that reason I acquired an Apple Watch : keeping essential stuffs like music, podcasts, GPS and an alarm clock out of the phone. Unexpected behaviour : the Apple Watch encouraged me to move more. And it is a fantastic accessory to manage timers for any purpose (productivity, tea, cooking, etc). Great content, by the way. And the way you arrange the video clips is very professional.

It's so easy to slip back into old habits, great video and great motivation!!

love seeing your relationship with your dad

Wow, for me the main part was not that you actually tried to lose your addiction to your phone. It actually was the wonderful relationship and interaction with your dad ❤