I remember being addicted to that, I was addicted to the phone notifications. But I flashed a custom OS and stopped to give attention to my phone by not installing those games or social media apps, I have absolutely the minimum apps I can.

Good for you! But it’s important to recognize that each of us enters this world with different genes and is shaped by diverse environmental factors. These elements influence the chemistry within our bodies. While some individuals might find success with your approach, it’s crucial to understand that it’s not for one. Even a dumb phone alone is not the ultimate solution. There needs to be a proactive replacement with something useful and beneficial. For those struggling with self-control, creating an environment with fewer distractions is essential.

From your post, it appears you may be overestimating the degree of control individuals have over their actions. While some people possess greater self-control, our brains are extremely powerful at coming up with excuses, rationalizing the use of time-wasting apps like Facebook or Lemmy, even if “I” decided to avoid them. Most people fail trying to lose weight, because initial success is often followed by relapses.

It’s important to acknowledge that different strategies work for different individuals. Even the approach described in the video won’t work in isolation.