Since YouTube is a pretty popular site, the autofill feature in browsers will likely suggest it after the first couple of letters. Make a point of filling in the whole address on your own. Always give yourself more time to back out.
Open the Account link in the YouTube menu. Select “Delete Account. ” Type in why you’re closing the account when prompted. Type in your password. Click “Delete My Account. ”
Internet Explorer and Opera should allow you to block sites without needing to download any add-ons. Firefox may require you to download the add-on LeechBlock. Chrome may require you to do the same with StayFocused.
With phones or tablets, you can also take the added step of creating additional pages to your home screen. Banish the YouTube app to the last one, well away from those you use the most, so you have to swipe a ridiculous number of times to reach it.
There are also numerous apps available for download to accomplish this.
If your job or studies require you to watch or post videos, designate your computer as your sole YouTube device. Then refrain from watching it on your TV, phone, or tablet. If you need it for, say, video tutorials on DIY projects around the house, designate a single mobile device as your tool instead.
This is also a good idea whenever you’re working on a device connected to the Internet, even if you don’t intend to go online.
Create or adjust your exercise schedule to fill that time slot. Dedicate that time to reading a book, newspaper, or magazine. Cook meals in advance for the days or week ahead. Enroll in a class or group activity that meets at that time.
Calling, texting, messaging, or emailing friends or family that you haven’t reached out to in a while. Stepping away from your device for some impromptu exercise, like pushups, situps, or even just taking a walk. Engaging in some other interest or hobby of yours, like writing, painting, or playing an instrument.
Say you find yourself back on YouTube at roughly the same time each Saturday. Now you know to block the site during those hours and/or make a point of planning another activity. Now say you find that you do pretty well in staying off YouTube all day long on Sunday. Now you can model other days of the week with a similar schedule to mirror that success.
