I want the world to know about the Japanese book "I Want to Stop Being a Slave to My Smartphone."
Hello!
I'm Mikan, a Japanese writer!
Thank you for always watching my videos.
Today I will introduce my book!
This is a book I wrote,
``I want to stop being a slave to my smartphone.''
This book is based on my actual experience.
I've been addicted to my smartphone for four years since I got my first smartphone.
From the time I woke up in the morning to the time I went to sleep, I kept an eye on my smartphone in the bath, toilet, and even during class.
I was desperate for likes on social media.
When I received fewer likes than my previous post, I felt like I was being rejected.
Because of my desire for approval, I also lied a lot in my social media posts.
I received calls from suspicious people, slander and slander, which had a negative impact on my physical and mental health.
But I couldn't quit because the people around me were also addicted to smartphones, and smartphone addiction is the majority of modern people.
It's peer pressure.
Everyone in the world doesn't see ``smartphone addiction'' as a problem.
No one in the world sees ``smartphone addiction'' as a problem.
Because it's "normal".
However, I realized that being addicted to smartphones is difficult.
I realized that many people have become ``slaves to their smartphones.''
It's not that everyone is ``using a smartphone,'' but rather that they are ``being used by their smartphone.'' It seems that smartphones are dominating and subjugating humans.
Although I noticed that
It's hard to break free from being "the same as everyone else."
People will tell you that you're "weird" or "weird."
There were times when I thought, ``I have to be addicted to my smartphone because everyone else is addicted to it,'' but I realized that for the sake of my mental health, I had to quit using my smartphone.
I was worried, but I decided to switch from my smartphone to a dumbphone (flip phone).
Mental health is very comfortable. It gives you peace of mind.
I'm glad I chose dumbphone.
If I had continued to use my smartphone, it would have become useless. It's horrifying.
I know the fear of smartphone addiction. I also know the importance of digital detox and the benefits of dumbphone.
However, ``smartphone addiction'' is still not considered a problem.
It is disrespected.
That's very scary.
So I want the world to know more about this.
So I wrote a book.
But for now, only the Japanese version is available.
Smartphone addiction is a global problem!
One of my goals is to publish an English version.
I would also like to publish a Chinese version, French, Italian, and German.
I would be happy if you were interested in this book.
I'm sorry, my English is not good
There is no English version of my book, but there are English translations of articles I wrote for Japanese newspapers, and English articles I wrote for the Japan Times, a Japanese English newspaper.
Check them out.
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You're english was very good! The book sounds interesting. Im very interested in the idea of using dumbphones, I am 16 years old and for the majority of my life i never used a smartphone. However after getting one for my 15th birthday, i was addicted. I was using my phone for upwards of 6 - 7 hours a day!! It was crazy!!! I now am more mindful and aware of my usage of my smartphone, and am now transitioned to using a dumbphone (specifically a docomo flipphone).
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I'm still learning English, but I'm glad you said that. Smartphones are convenient, but I think they can be so convenient that you can become a "slave to your smartphone." Dumbphones aren't as convenient as smartphones, but they are good for your mental health. So you use a dumbphone too! That's great. I hope that this idea becomes more known around the world.
I actually saw a few of your comments under videos from few years ago about people giving up their smartphones since I am also looking into getting an older phone. So glad to see the book finally published! Congratulations! 🎉🎉
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
10 күн бұрын
@@vy_persona Thanks for your comment! And you also saw the comment I made earlier! It's an honor. At that time, I made comments to various people because I wanted the world to know about digital detox. However, if I have something to say, instead of commenting on other people's videos, I try to make my own videos, so that's what I'm doing now. The book is only available in Japanese now! My current goal is to publish an English version. (I have been sending emails to overseas publishers, but I have not received any replies yet...!) Please check out the other videos if you like.
Hi !! Your book seems really interesting, I too had a severe phone addiction, i still kind of do. It makes me happy seeing more and more people realising that this is a real issue ! Plus your english is very good. Greetings from argentina 🇦🇷
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
Ай бұрын
So you're from Argentina! Thank you for taking the time to comment. Japan and Argentina are far apart, but I'm honored that we can be connected by this one issue. The negative effects of smartphones, smartphone addiction, are truly serious worldwide. I'm writing a book about smartphone addiction like this. If I own a smartphone and let my guard down, I feel like I'll go back to being a "smartphone slave." That's how addictive it is! It's frightening. But the dangers of this problem aren't seriously discussed...it's being overlooked. I will do my best to educate people about the horror of this problem through videos and books! Thank you for your comment! I would be happy if you would watch my other videos as well.
I think the reason nobody sees smartphone addiction as a problem is because they (we) are addicted. When you are addicted to something you will fool yourself thinking you aren't. Wether it is a smartphone or chocolate or drugs. Even when you are honest with yourself and realise you have an addiction (which is hard to admit in itself), it is still very hard to quit. I've heard more recently from others saying they feel trapped by their phones. And if you ask them if they really want to spend all those hours on the phone they will say no, but they will continue doing it. I'm the same. When I try stop using it, I feel bored and restless. Not stimulated. That is not because doing nothing and being in the present is boring and unstimulating. It's because I'm/we are experiencing withdrawals. Just like you would crave chocolate or drugs when you try stop quitting those things. When you have detoxed and are over the withdrawals, then being in the present, not doing anything, is actually very peaceful and nice. It's not boring at all. It's not stressful. If you wait just feeling, not even thinking about anything (because the conscious is more than thoughts, always thinking is also noise) you will feel at peace. And if you wait your brain will make new and creative thoughts and ideas all on its own. It is very difficult to quit an addiction when you have the thing you are addicted to right in your pocket. The solution is to get rid of the smartphone. I ordered a flip-phone and I'm excited to not scroll on my phone anymore. My brain is always drowned in noise, never a moment of peace. I read somewhere, the solution to an alcoholic is "to take the alcohol out of the house". And I think it's the same if you are a smartphone- or choco-holic :D When you realise you can't control yourself you have to remove the chocolate or smartphone, or whatever else you find yourself addicted to that you want to stop. I hope your book comes in english in the future so I can read it
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
Күн бұрын
@@someone-sl3fs thank you! I think that's really true. I hope that more people, like you, can realize that they are addicted to their smartphones, overcome the withdrawal symptoms, and find a sense of freedom. I'm glad I gave up my smartphone. However, the world is still addicted to smartphones. For example, let's say there is a person who is addicted to alcohol. Let that person cure his addiction and live a normal life! That's what I thought... The water coming out of the tap has turned into alcohol! Even the water served at restaurants contains alcohol! Something like that. The current state of smartphone addiction. Digital detox is becoming a hot topic, and I hope that changes soon. I hope my book can help with that. I will do my best to achieve my goal of publishing an English version. Thank you for your comment! Have a good digital detox too.
I understand how you feel. anytime I see footage from Japan I see people sitting or standing and looking down into their phone 📱😢
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
9 күн бұрын
@@Kirix Thanks for your comment✨! And thank you for sharing! “I want to stop being a slave to my smartphone”…The title of my book is a bit extreme. But when I really looked around, everyone was staring at their smartphone screens. Even the baby in the stroller! This has become a common sight. And no one questions it. I think it's very scary. I think digital detox is very important because I was addicted to my smartphone. I wrote this book because I wanted to convey this to Japanese people. I'm filming a video because I want people all over the world to know about it. (And someday I would like to publish a translated version worldwide. That is my goal.)
Thank you! Your books look beautiful. I am interested and look forward to an English language version. Best wishes, Sam (Kids For Now, UK).
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
4 күн бұрын
@@samuelrice7555 Sorry for being late in replying to your comment. And thank you for your comment. I feel honored. I want to publish a translated version and let the world know about the dangers of smartphone addiction...I will do my best to achieve that goal! thank you! Please check out the other videos if you like.
Hopefully someday you will release an english version! Thanks for spreading awareness ❤
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
12 күн бұрын
@@OMundodaTutu Thank you for your comment! Every day, I send e-mails in English to overseas publishers! Publishing an English version is a big dream. But I definitely want to make it come true! This is because we want to reduce the number of people in the world who suffer from smartphone addiction. I will keep trying my best! I'll be shooting a video again, so please watch it again!
@OMundodaTutu
8 күн бұрын
@@user-ti6ef7jd3l definitely! I agree 100% with this. I stopped using social media in February and my focus has improved significantly. I also think i will be doing a severe digital detox as i now try to replace social media with other apps. My phone does notifications without wifi on and i have realised sometimes it vibrates but it doesn’t even have a notification. It’s just “reminding” me to check the phone. It’s crazy and spooky and honestly i can’t be dealing with this. I’m done with addiction in general and my phone is definitely one of the biggest problems i have atm.
I am looking to buy a Sharp SH06G for work and a Mode 1 retro 2 for when going out. I am addicted to my smartphone and hate it. I believe both flip phones will work on the UK network. Great channel!
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. That's wonderful! I hope that this kind of thinking will spread more widely. I also hate smartphone addiction, I'm fed up with it. But smartphone addiction has become the majority in the world now, it's become the norm. Smartphone addiction is being overlooked. I think that's very scary. I would like to spread the word about this issue through this book and videos. (The book is only available in Japanese... but my current goal is to publish an English version!) I was very happy to comment. If you have time, please check out the other videos as well.
i'll be learning japanese just to read your books
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
18 күн бұрын
@@powerdollkirby thank you! I'm really, really happy. Japanese is very difficult, so I will do my best to produce an English translated version. I've been trying to email publishers overseas, but I haven't received any replies. Hmm. However, I will continue posting videos and transmitting information on KZread without giving up. Aiming for the day when a publisher finds me! I would like to publish translated versions in English and other languages around the world. Because smartphone addiction is a global problem.
@powerdollkirby
17 күн бұрын
@@user-ti6ef7jd3l yeah but japanese sounds really cool no worries don't rush the english version ill be watching your future videos, keep going ♡
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
17 күн бұрын
@@powerdollkirby thank you. I won't be able to make the translated version come true by myself...but I'll do my best to make it happen! Please continue to watch over us.
Hey! Saw you on Reddit, I think someone shared your video on the dumb phone subreddit, would love to buy your book once you're ready 😁
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Oh! Is that so?! I'm so happy. Reddit!? I'll look into it. Thank you for letting me know! It's still a long way off, but I'll do my best to get an English translation out.
@mivlogs9306
21 күн бұрын
I'm from Pakistan you're books covers are so attractive ❤
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
21 күн бұрын
@@mivlogs9306 Thank you! My book is only available in Japanese, but I hope that one day a translated version will be sold in Pakistan where you live. I will continue to share more about digital detox and the dumbphone, so please check out my other videos if you're interested!
I am very interested!! Thanks
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
29 күн бұрын
I'm happy you're interested. Thank you. My book is only available in Japanese at the moment. But smartphone addiction is not just a problem in Japan, it's a global problem. One of my goals now is to publish a translated version that is global. I'm working hard to upload videos like this. If you'd like, please check out my other videos too!
I was thinking about it and this showed up, thanks..
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
19 күн бұрын
@@Focando.....4 Thank you for your comment. I'm very happy that you found my video. I'm not good at English, but I would be honored if it was helpful to you! I think smartphone addiction is a global problem. This book is only available in Japanese at the moment. But I hope to publish a translation into many languages, including English, one day! My hope is that more people will learn about digital detox and dumbphone. Please check out my other videos if you like.
@Focando.....4
19 күн бұрын
@user-ti6ef7jd3l absolutely your channel is a treasure for students like me who are trying to take studying more serious because smartphones made it a joke, i will try to get your book as soon as i can, your English is good and languages doesn't really mean a thing except a way of communication so as long as we understand you everything is fine, i really like your philosophy about dump phones so keep it going because your work is great!!
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
19 күн бұрын
@@Focando.....4 Thank you! I'm honored that you call my videos a treasure. I hope that one day my books will become your treasures as well. You're a student. I think the temptation of smartphones also affects students' studies. When I was a university student, I sat at the back of the classroom, and everyone would pretend to take notes but secretly look at their smartphones under their desks. Even if you try to study, if there's a smartphone around, you can't help but look at it. Your smartphone takes away your concentration. Smartphone addiction and digital detox are still not well known in Japan. But I will do my best to make them more known in Japan, and around the world. Thank you so much!!!
@Focando.....4
19 күн бұрын
@@user-ti6ef7jd3l i really do respect what you're trying to do because just imagine a life without having to stick to the smartphones all the time it would be so great!
@Focando.....4
18 күн бұрын
@@user-ti6ef7jd3l quick update: just took a deep look into the channel and it's absolutely phenomenal, keep up the good work, and thanks for encouraging me to get a dumb phone!
Great english! Im trying to learn Japanese, as native Spanish speaker its being difficult 😞
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
23 сағат бұрын
@@M46660T Thank you for your comment! I'm glad you complimented my English. I'll try my best to speak English better. oh! You're studying Japanese! amazing! Japanese is difficult! Even Japanese people think so. However, there are some beautiful words that are unique to Japanese and represent seasons. Maybe it would be good to study by watching Japanese anime! ! Because Japanese anime is popular! . I'm supporting your Japanese study. I'll do my best in English too! I'll post another video. Please take a look(๑•ᴗ•๑)♡.
@M46660T
Сағат бұрын
@@user-ti6ef7jd3l Thanks! We can chat anytime you want to practice your English, I'm not on a level to chat in Japanese yet hahaha
Will the book have an english version?
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
Ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately there is no English version. I'm sorry. But releasing an English version is one of my goals right now! I'm filming these videos in English in the hope that it will help me achieve that goal! I'll do my best to release an English version one day.
Ima buy that book
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
15 күн бұрын
@@BeansDude Thank you! I'm so so happy. But my book is only available in Japanese. I'm sorry. Smartphone addiction is a problem that affects many people all over the world. That's why I'll do my best to make it available in all languages. I want to make my dream a reality! I'll let you know here if the translated version is published. I'm so happy to hear your words. Thank you!
@BeansDude
15 күн бұрын
@@user-ti6ef7jd3l you're one of the people that are trying to change how this world works... Indeed smartphone is essential to have nowadays as it make our daily life easy.. but excessive smartphone use can led to addiction.. for example, you can't not hold your phone more than 5 hours and do something beneficial instead you scroll through social media and waste so much precious time... I myself is learning English too so excuse my english if there's any error😁
im learning japanese and im happy to be able to read your book,, is there overseas shipping available?? the book sounds amazing and very thoughtful. Thankyou
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
14 күн бұрын
@@ManeyacStudies Thank you very much for your comment! I think Japanese is difficult, but please study hard! And I'm really happy that you're interested in the book. I would love for you to read my book. I don't know much about overseas mail order or book sales, but... Is Amazon used worldwide? Is it possible to buy Japanese books? On Amazon "#スマホの奴隷をやめたくて" (book title) ""忍足みかん"my name" Will it come up if I look it up?
@ManeyacStudies
13 күн бұрын
@@user-ti6ef7jd3l Thankyou very muchfor telling me the name of the book, Have a lovely day and a year ...i will look forward to your future videos ♥
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
13 күн бұрын
@@ManeyacStudies you're welcome! I'm very happy that you were interested in my book. Thank you very much! I'll be posting videos again, so I'd be happy if you could watch them. (I'll try my best to speak English better!) I hope you have a wonderful day too.
You are doing great 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻... This smartphones making us dumb...
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Smartphone addiction and the negative effects of smartphones are major issues worldwide. And yet, not much is known about the dangers. I will do my best to raise awareness.
@Babluuu-mj8qu
Ай бұрын
Sister I'm from india and I want a Japanese Keypad phone. Can you recommend a good phone.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
Ай бұрын
@@Babluuu-mj8qu OK！ How about the Kyocera Gratina model? I have one too. The colors are vibrant! And the buttons are easy to press.
Hello ❤
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
Ай бұрын
Hello!✨ Thank you for your comments. I'm very honored.
@MrTirupur
Ай бұрын
@@user-ti6ef7jd3l I really missed your videos ☹️
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
Ай бұрын
@@MrTirupur Thank you! I can't upload many videos, but I'll keep trying, so please keep supporting me.
@MrTirupur
Ай бұрын
@@user-ti6ef7jd3l sure will do.. do you use any other social media?
スクリプトの作成や翻訳に関してサポートが必要な場合は、私に聞いてください。私は日本語と英語を話しますが、日本語は読めません。
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
Ай бұрын
ありがとうございます！
How to buy your book?
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
Ай бұрын
Thank you. There is only a Japanese version available, but... If that doesn't interest you, try searching for it on Amazon or elsewhere! Book "スマホの奴隷をやめたくて " Search with ⇧ and it will come up. It would be great if I could release an English translation version someday... I'll do my best.
Im here just for you 😘
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I will do my best to improve my English skills so that I can meet your expectations. I will also post videos that will help you learn about dumbphone and digital detox. I will post more videos so I would be happy if you would take a look.
@MrTirupur
Ай бұрын
@user-ti6ef7jd3l honey, your English is fine as a wine 👌🏼 the whole world loves english with a Japanese accent
@user-ti6ef7jd3l
Ай бұрын
@@MrTirupur Thank you! Accents are still difficult! I'll study more.
@MrTirupur
Ай бұрын
@@user-ti6ef7jd3l but yours are very beautiful 😍