I Stopped Watching Shorts for 30 Days. Here's What Changed.

For over 30 days, I completely quit short-form videos. No YouTube Shorts. No Instagram Reels. No endless scrolling. I didn't quit YouTube, social media, or my phone altogether, I just removed the habit that had quietly become my default whenever I was bored, anxious, or had a spare minute. What surprised me wasn't just how hard it was at first, but how much it changed the way I focused, practiced piano, and spent my free time. In this video, I talk about: • Why I decided to quit short-form content • The unexpected challenges (including serious FOMO) • What happened to my attention and focus • How I replaced scrolling without trying to become a productivity machine • Whether I'd ever go back Have you ever tried quitting short-form videos? I'd love to hear what happened. Subscribe if you enjoy thoughtful experiments, music, and challenges that help us learn something new. 00:00 The Habit I Didn't Notice 00:21 The Challenge 00:41 Why I Quit 01:01 Day 1 01:18 Doomscrolling & the News 2:44 Week 2 4:28 What Replaced Scrolling 05:19 The Real Motivation 06:45 Week 3 08:59 Final Thoughts #DigitalMinimalism #Shorts #SelfImprovement #AttentionSpan #30DayChallenge