This makes me want to cry. Thinking about how simple life was before social media and internet accessibility to the masses. I’m 32 years old and I feel the bare brunt of this phenomenon. At 21 I took a 22 hour road trip with friends for my birthday. Spent a whole week in Orlando and all of this was before social media addiction. I remember how focused we were on being present because being present was all there was.

@Kate-ku6th

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 30 too. For me there’s levels of SM. I see KZread - watching videos or Spotify doesn’t really count. Facebook & Instagram are extremely toxic though. Your taking newspaper front page seeing either drama or peoples business and for what? Why? The amount of hours I’ve wasted honestly makes me sick.

"I forgot how much I hated this" is a great conclusion to come to upon returning to social media land. It's wild that just one week out of normative modern life can bring such a giant perspective shift. It makes you wonder how entrenched our minds are in distraction constantly. And who we could be without it... Also, I usually watch KZread videos at an increased speed - because heaven forbid I use a second of time sub optimally - but for this I left it as is, since it was so beautifully shot, paced and crafted. I m m a c u l a t e v i d e o !

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

First of all THANK YOU!! thats such a compliment. and YES you're so right, I always wonder where or who I'd be without constant distractions

@timhank3439

2 жыл бұрын

If to be alive is to live life, then a life distracted is a dead life

The cycle thing is so true, imposter syndrome when it comes to creating and feeling the need to create has been so overwhelming lately and so I bought a camera to start my photography again but then the pressure of social media judgement made me second guess my own creativity. I've unistalled tiktok but have substituted the time for youtube, just as productive as you can imagine 😬. I'll try this for 3 days, idk if I can handle my own thoughts for a week lmao. Thank you for inspiring me

@JT-gm4fk

Жыл бұрын

The urge to be creative is what draws me into social media as well. It's an outlet for that...but then the toxicity kicks in. It's great to hear someone else relate to this issue as well.

I love how every time she’s doing a live stream she likes to chat with us❤️

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

thats the best part of all of this!! thats why :D

glad to have a screentime of 1 hr and 50 mins daily, mostly bc i’m tryna go out more (even alone) since igcse’s hit me like a fat juicy truck last session lmaoo

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

fat juicy truck... bro im dead

THIS IS SO WELL CONSTRUCTED!😍 Your storytelling skills are just so GOOD.....aaand.....you've convinced me to do social media detox too....soo...thank for that.🙂👍

This moved me more than I thought... 🥺❤️

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

IM SO GLAD AWW!!!

I’m just halfway true and this really hit me🥺 I have summer vacation and I’m now going to chance my screentime thanks to you hegla❤️

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

AWW!!! hopefully it'll help because I didn't realise how reliant I was on it !!! but I'm glad this helped you :D

@cyanneankerman

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeglaKZread :D

💗💗💗 glad to have you back and glad you learned a lot!

Beautiful video... thank you!

This is a great video and so much truth! Great observations.

I absolutely loved this. Thank you for this video and sharing this with us ❤️

Thank you.. This is exactly what I needed 👌🏽

amazing video and you're a beautiful person both inside and out thank you for the video

I do really like watching your content but I’m happy for you😊

I love this video so much and learned so much from it! I’m thinking of doing the detox for the whole month of August so I hope I learn a lot!

This was such a well made video and truly inspiring. I’ve done detoxes from social media in the past but have never fully committed which leads me slipping back into old habits. But really great video. There are so many stunning shots and it’s beautifully edited

Hey, I started watching your channel thanks to the roller skating videos, and then went on watching pretty much all the rest, and I just wanted to say you're doing a GREAT job. I have a Booktube channel (in spanish, so nevermind haha) and I know how good it feels when someone appreciates the hours and effort put into a video, so I just wanted to say that: your content is very good, some of best I've seen, well planned, good quality, aesthetically pleasing and most importantly: real. I wish you all the best 💕

You are an absolutely adorable person. I love your story telling and humor.

I'm one step to do it. these days i realized I've spent too much time scrolling in instagram, specially the reels part, and if i delete it i will probably spend more time reading and doing things i like. thanks for the video, it was awesome (the topic AND the recorded takes that were gorgeous)

I an a fan starting back the skating vids. I an 42 and would love to do this. I love the idea of just going away sounds amazing. At 18 I was living at very lean life, but be able to to it now.

I’d love to try this💜

Thank you for this. So inspired.

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

aww this made me smile so big :D

I’m definitely gunna do this

Just stumbled on this figured id share too. I went 5yr without a cell phone/media. Just recently got a phone, but wont be going back to social stuff. Hard to remember exactly how awesome it was a first but its been great!

Love this

Every scenes of this video is so beautiful. The blue sky and green grass were especially captivating :)

my average is 7 hrs A day which is a big chunk of my day also im watching this to escape from my assignments so I think I'll go to study huh

Thanks Helga I really needed this❤️❤️❤️Sending Love❤️❤️❤️

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

AWW right back at you !! :) that means the world

@yzn6160

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeglaKZread 😁❤️

This video is honestly so inspiring! I loved every second of it!❤️😍

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

THATS SO KIND!!!! thank youuu

You know, this is one of the best video I've ever watched.. I manage a fan account on Instagram and I really love to share contents there but still I want to do a social media detox too.. So I've decided to install the app once in two days just for 30 minutes.. And now I'll delete WhatsApp and will try not to watch any KZread videos.. This video is amazing.. ❤️

Love the way she speaks, sounds like a fun person. Today's my day 2

Amazing :) !

I love you videos!! They are so professional and well made. I hope you will get more views, bc you deserve this so much.

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

you think so?!! that is seriously such a compliment!!! you made my day

The film making skills on thisss 👏

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

YOU BAD BITCH ILY

Im inspired to change my lifestyle . Thanks Heglaaaa

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

IM SO GLAD AWW!!!

GIRL, I just found your channel!! I’m going a week without social media and started watching this for inspiration! Your channel kinda reminds me of heyxnatalie! Love the video quality, and love your editing style❤️

Hegla, you're my hero. Ya ya, sounds dramatic but it's true. You had a creative dream to be a creator, you made that dream a reality and during that adventure you've continued to challenge yourself. Challenges to be a better person, better creator and look at different aspects of your life that could be improved. Very few people in this world are brave enough to challenge themselves and hold themselves accountable to those challenges. You do and you're brave enough to document everything (very well I might add - you have a keen film maker's eye). I applaud you, I envy you and I admire you. You're my hero. 🤙

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

That was the most genuine and kind thing anyone could say wow :0 seriously that made my day!

@Maxxis1941

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeglaKZread I'm so glad. The fact my comment made your day makes my day.😉

I think I am gonna give this a try.

I, recently deactivated my insta 👌👌👌 I wanted to do this for YEARS

you are honestly my biggest inspiration!! i tried to start my own business although it’s not going well so far but i don’t want to give up yet!

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely keep up with it!! I didn't find success for a good few months so don't worry!

YOU ARE MY NEW FAVOURITE KZreadR. I LOVE KZreadRS WHO FILM VIDEOS LIKE MINI MOVIES

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

AWW THAT IS THE BEST THING I COULD EVER HEAR!!

GO HEGLA! GO HEGLA

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

HELL YEAH YOURE THE BEST!!!!

@medhagoyal

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeglaKZread no, queen

Your my favorite KZreadr :)

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

THAT IS UNBELIEVABLE TO ME

@hyzcagulada3559

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeglaKZread youre my favorite girl

Just recently I got to check your channel.. Through one of your NATALIE video comments, suddenly I start to love your videos... good work, keep up! Also, I doubt you could tell or suggest any video about HOW YOU EDITING THAT FILMY EFFECT IN TEXT. I would love to know about it!! Thank you

I love this as a challenge! Did you talk to your family while doing this?

Its so relatable 😭

I feel positive when I watching your Vidio😌, love in Indonesian

You're so genuine and wise it's unbelievable!! Get away from distractions and be with yourself, it's such a great thing!! Keep it up!! I actually have a line/poem that I composed and has become my motto, I hope you like it. "If to be alive is to live life, Then a life distracted is a dead life"

damn your videos are so inspiring

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

thats the highest compliment aww!

OMG NEW VID YEEESSSSS

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

DUDE I HOPE YOU LIKED IT!

Thumbnail is epic

What app do you use to take videos and edit your videos? Could you tell me please? I like your videos 😊

i dont have any kind of social media besides fb (to be able to contact my family & friends) .. deleted ig, twitter, etc weeks ago and i think it has definitely lifted something off my shoulder. youtube stays tho bc i get a lot of useful info from yt 😅

"I forgot how much i hated this" 😂 Wow i thought i was alone on that one! That is exactly why my 1 week without social media, turned to be 1 month without social media, then finally no social media at all I am NEVER returning to the facebook family chain lol

Equating listening to a podcast while painting to using TikTok was jarring

Loved this vid.. Fav video by far 🙌🏻 Lot of thoughts.. Looking forward for another video like this Hegla 🙌🏻💕

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

WOW that genuinely means so much!!! definitely more coming soon :D

I’m starting social media detox today for the first time 🎉

@halimaff971

2 жыл бұрын

Also I wouldn’t consider KZread as social media

@JimmyHandtrixx

6 ай бұрын

​@@halimaff971it is.

I'm starting today.

@HeglaYoutube

Жыл бұрын

YESSS GO FOR IT!!

YaYY A NeW ViDEo!!

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

AWW you're back that means so much :')))

@hyxnjcn

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeglaKZread ❤️✨

YES

You're so cool 🔥🔥

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

what a legend you are

@Lol.help.cringe

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeglaKZread Ure legend not me living a week with no social media 🔥🔥🔥

Social media is like eating Macdonald's, it makes you happy for a short time, before guilt hits. after loosing a friend today, and having to attend the funeral, I noticed that I wasted my time on the phone instead of staying with my friend. Make the difference today, it's your choice, go out and smell the roses.

What podcasts do you recommend?

i have ur same phone *nice*

Hi hegla.

I would like to have a friend like you.

im filming my one week detox ,any tips??

🔥🔥

This made realise that I have to quit, so I don't watch stuff like this

Can you still watch Netflix??

I was stalking your channel, it's great and I really like this. Looking for more...👀❤ I also have a channel documenting my life☺✌🏻

@Maxxis1941

2 жыл бұрын

Stalking.

@DivyanshMalik

2 жыл бұрын

@@Maxxis1941 maybe that was a autocorrect,I've corrected it now

yo! i think u should check out heyxnatalie, she has some great films and i feel like u both kind of have the same editing style, trust me u won’t regret it 👉🏻👈🏻

Hi hi 💖✨

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Hiii you legend :D

BTW DONT WANNA SAY THAT BUT U WERE SHOOTING THE VIDEOS AND IT WAS ALSO KINDA STRRUGLE FOR SOCIAL MEDIA APP I MEAN UTUBE AND THE CONCLUSION IS THAT WE CAN NEVER QUIT SOCIAL MEDIA WHICH IS VERY SAD😐

I wonder how that was sounds interesting

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

:D

day 1 of getting off my socials

It's a random question What british accent do you have????

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

I would say a rather mild Yorkshire one :D

@Maxxis1941

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeglaKZread From a Canadian perspective, it a sexy as hell one, no matter what label you give it. I could listen to you recite War and Peace backwards and I'd be captivated by every word.

Sorry for not posting for a week guys but this project was MASSIVE! I really hope it's worth it and it always means the world when you guys support me :) Hopefully I can make more content like this in the future because I loved every minute!! The first 1000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/hegla07211

@Maxxis1941

2 жыл бұрын

I think KZread cut your message short Hegla. I'd love to explore your Skillshare promo but there's no link. 😢

@elmazevictor3906

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so proud of how much your channel has grown!! I found you through your skating video and loved the editing and engagement since then!!❤️❤️

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

@@elmazevictor3906 I genuinely can't tell you how much that means!!! I'm glad you found the channel :D

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

@@Maxxis1941 oh thank you so much for telling me! I think I fixed it :D

If you truly want to delete social media, instead of deleting the app, the delete your actual account,

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

true but I cant commit to that lmaoo

Hello!

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

holaaaa!!!!!

why no podcasts? 🥺 (no but fr what’s the issue in that lmao)

@ami-qp5ts

2 жыл бұрын

she said in the video, you don’t get to think about your own thoughts

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

podcasts aren't bad inherently but if you can't go an hour without them its probably not good lmao

@Maxxis1941

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeglaKZread They put me to sleep. If I'm going to be off Twitter and KZread, I'm listening to music.

Your a brits. Nice accent😍

Me: I should try this Also me: ooh look KZread, ooh look Instagram Good thing I don't use 4g unless I really get lost and need maps

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

That was a personal attack lmaooo

Hiii what's uppppp 👻

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

Hi hi hi!!!!! :D

@caseyryan5518

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeglaKZread I love your videos so much

Hi hello I'm here 😋😋

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

the pepto icon bro im dead

@sofi-zy5fz

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeglaKZread amazing right

I think just one week is nothing really 😅

Holaaa

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

HOLAAAA!!!

Random question but do you still have problem with the sleep paralysis man?

@HeglaYoutube

2 жыл бұрын

it took a month but it went away eventually ! now I only have a messed up sleep schedule lol

7 days??? Wow!!! Lol 😂

Warning: p A daisy was harmed!

I don't want you to stop talkin

Goodbye socials kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXmL0LqmdMm8iso.html

You are very cute. Great video.

Pshhhh a week? I be quitting for good. There's more to life than a screen

@jessiechristinak

2 жыл бұрын

you’re on youtube right now though

@isaacmarshmallow8751

2 жыл бұрын

@@jessiechristinak This is why I be quitting for good 😂😂😂 Soon as my final assignment is in I won't need the web

A week ? Thats a joke lol.

sadd. one week is nothing, this is judst to be able to make a video really.

I only consider twitter,tiktok,facebook and insta as social media. I use snapchats only for streaks. And youtube is not toxic. Im gonna try this now. Scared cuz i'd be missing manu comic and anime updates on insta 😭

YOu can message your friends. That's ok. Don't even use that Headspace shit. Just put the fucking phone away.

Programme your own mind or the world will programme it for you 🫡