3 habits that boost mental clarity
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I usually use both the Calm and Headspace apps for guided meditation, but if you’re looking for free options on TH-cam, I remember liking this Russell Brand one: • A Guided Meditation fo...
There are also great free options on Spotify, just type in “mindfulness” or “guided meditation”
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Ok so it turns out the "Eisenhower Complex" is way more commonly known as the "Eisenhower Matrix" so if you want to find a template for that, Google the latter, not the former.
ALSO, THANK YOU FOR 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS. SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!
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Eisenhower matrix is a helpful practice. Thank you for your efforts and congrats on 1 million subscribers.
Wow, didn't notice until now. Congrats!
Great Content! Keep it up!
Let's go with the "matrix" ;)
1: Do the worst-first strategy. Don't start with fun, start with the most boring or dreaded thing to do.
2: Braindumping. Got 6 things on your mind? ... Write things down to stop thinking about it. Optionally use Eisenhowers matrix to sort things in 4 categories and execute upon that.
3: Mindfullness. Meditate, or Enter the present, rather than the default brain setting of "looking at it".
Thx for the resume bro
people need to like and interact with this so this gets to the top
Was searching for you
@@dragoalcstreet8081 literally😭😭😭
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The writing things down is key!
Does that include digital handwriting in Galaxy Note? Heheh
The only reason that i dont write down is my *writing* 😢
I do this everytime I have a really busy week, and everytime I do it, it makes everything so much more approachable. Definitely recommend it.
Is it like a to do list or like a diary ( what you did and your thought etc). I mean I write things that only really important but not the smaller ones.
@@aliffdarfriz9107 Haha i also thought about that. what matters is that you write. I also own a Note phone but for me at least writing it phsically is better. But you know the phone is all about writing stuff on it it litterally has a device just for writing haha so i want to use it as much as possible. Sometimes I write something just to use the S-Pen or draw something :D
“What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important”.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail
Working hard, or hardly working?
These quotes are sO cLeVeR
@@Wolf-wn6nk no, they're dumb
1- reward yourself for doing what needs to be done.
2 - keep your thoughts in a book & get your priorities right.
3 - stay in the now moment.
4 - get off your phone!!!!! 😃
Was looking for this, thanks 🤗
@@ssiddarth Not really accurate though. 1) do less stimulating stuff in the morning and build unthreatening stimulation throughout the day. 2) brain dump and use the Eisenhower matrix to prioritise, 3) mindfulness
I love you bro 😈
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getting off my phone actually worked for me. Swapped out late night texting and morning soc media scrolling with reading and making my bed (respectivelly)
It takes a bit of a toll socially ngl, friends feel personally attacked when you suddenly become less available, but they do get used to it fast too
"Life is 10% physical & 90% mental" ,better put, "Life is 10% what happens to you & 90% how you react to it"
If you are physically training you mental health is gonna be 10/10.
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@@sepic13 🔥
@@sepic13 working out is good for mental health, but if you already have some mental health issues, physical training can’t be a substitute of therapy
@@jakubzgutka4131 well I’ve been on medication for 5 years on lexpro for anxiety and the only thing help me a lot is clean food with training . It’s essential!!
The irony in finding this video whilst in a TH-cam binge rabbit hole.
Definitely what happened to me right now!!!
@@jamilaaissi7093 same
I found this while binging a comment section on reddit asking if people have hobbies that interfere with playing games.
Hey, get out of my rabbit hole!
😂😂😂 honestly
3 ways to mental clarity
1. Practice gradual stimulation (the entertainment value)
2. Brain Dumping (physical media)
3. Mindfulness (no brain, live in the present)
No brain? Good advice!
As a 19 year old I’m so thankful that this guy exists so I’m not wasting my time more than i used to
A Turtle approved these habits
This is the last place I'd expect to find you.
thank you turtle.
I'm seeing you everywhere now
u are every where
Where's my money!
“Quiet the mind and the soul will speak.”
Deep.. Like this 👍
Nice 😌
This really is deep.... damn
Thanks for the fortune cookie quote
@@Wolf-wn6nk thanks for the bitchy comment that no one asked for 🙃
"Your life's a mess"
I feel so attacked 😂
Hahaha.. Not bad😁
As a psychologist i'd say this is some high quality recommendations, loving the new content!
Thank you for making such high quality content. Your contribution is very appreciated 🙏🏼
Yeah this guy is VERY under appreciated and underrated 💯
This guy literally just follows others’ trendy youtube videos where he adds NOTHING NEW. Lol you guys are literally just another part of his brain slaves that need to look into more sources of info.
@@poweredman Heal
@@poweredman Literally everything in the world can be considered as “nothing new”, it’s how you put the information together, structure it, and bring it to your audience that matters. Sure, you could find dozens, if not hundreds, of self-improvement channels on TH-cam, but I personally really like Joey’s approach. So just go and do something useful with your life instead of bitching about “brain slaves”.
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"Why these 3 habits are ruining your life."
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E-Girls are ruining my Life
@@louis8712 social media is ruining the life
"Put your anxiety in a paper" is probably one of the best things that have been told to me hahaha. Thank you!! =)
Meditation provides such an intense rest for the brain - I am quite literally confused why so few people do it consistently for clarity purposes
because less traffic more productivity
Because it‘s hard to start, let‘s be honest. Most of us have their attention span and ability to focus fucked by smartphones, social media etc and are constantly overstimulated. Something as „boring“ as literally just sitting and breathing doesn‘t give us the quick instant gratification that we are used to. I think meditation should be implemented in schools and at workplaces more, it could literally change the world.
@@ScrubsTheNewcomers Would be great!
@The Self-Improvement Hub
i really want to start meditating for my mental health. i have tried it before but i get distracted so often it becomes frustrating. any suggestions how to start with it as a habit?
yes this was so needed today. you just made my day. i feel less overwhelmed just by watching this. need to do a brain dump. THANK YOU
This whole year has been a massive journey toward operating at my full mental potential, both with external and internal roadblocks taken into account. I have clinical depression and "brain fog", including cognitive issues, are a major symptom of depressive episodes for me. Being able to name and identify external factors that exacerbate this in addition to proper medication has made this year- for all the dumpster fireyness it encompasses- one of the best mental health years I've had in my adult life. Better Ideas has been a TREMENDOUS part of that- so thanks, yo!
Nice to hear you're doing so well through these weird times.
Have a nice day
Happy to hear you've found your path. The road is bumpy but that makes it interesting as well. Take care.
I understand you. Brain fog sucks. I’ve been living with it for over 3 years. It never goes away. I practice the techniques, described in the video it makes me feel a little better. however, the feeling of “everything is unreal and foggy” never goes away.
What are the things that you find most helpful for you to cope with the challenge?
@@user-tb5qr1yr4t The answer is honesty- with myself and others about the reality of what’s happening. There’s a funny tweet about a guy being called on to answer in class, and after a tense pause he says “give me a minute- I’m not dumb I’m just panicking”.
I’ve gotten SO MUCH out of admitting my given circumstances to my family and, fortunately, my employer. I have a demanding job that involves a lot of strategy pivoting and personal interaction. I’m fortunate enough to report to someone who understands that supporting your staff means better results across the board (groundbreaking...). So anyway after a meeting in which I was particularly fogged I let them know privately: 1. I have clinical depression 2. A symptom, for me, is a range of cognitive issues 3. I can do just about anything you ask of me and pull reports to back it, I just might need a minute to step back and think things through.
Same with the family, except replacing the product-driven goal with “I’m going through X, I’d like space/time for a bit and I’ll be right back with you”.
Am I crazy privileged to have an understanding boss and supportive family? You bet. But you never get what you don’t ask for, and it’s always worth asking for space to take care of yourself.
@@user-tb5qr1yr4t squats
We need more TH-camrs/social content creators like you in the world. Spreading positive energy instead of a negative one. You obviously do this not for views or recognition but to actually help us and make our lives better. You have no idea how many people you are helping :)
Nope. He’s enough. We need more action from ourselves from what he shares.
Brain Dumping is basically starting a Bullet Journal. I started my first one in 2019 and has been a great help!
Dude, your videos are so well-written, high quality, and nuanced. As a PhD student in need of some mental clarity, I really loved this episode. Especially the fact that you mention 'get the basics right first' in the beginning of the video, and your reflection on self-help in general and how you don't want to be the next guy claiming to have all the answers, I really love that honesty and humbleness. Big contrast with 99% of all other youtubers that create stuff on these kinds of topics.
so the short version: breaking your habits of dopamin injection
that’s only the first one
I love that you recapped all the points at the end of the video. It felt a little like being back in school and having the teacher remind you of the concepts to reinforce them
I usually do my social media "rounds" throughout the day when I have a little break, even if it's one or two minutes, but then I end up getting very bored and distracted when going back to my tasks. So when you started talking about "Graduated Stimulation" I realized that was probably a big issue in my life. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
I have been watching your videos because of Better Than Yesterday and I gotta say that I love the way you handle your verbal mistakes. Rather than cut all of it out in a depressing battle with perfectionism you make something out of it by dropping the music and playfully pointing it out. Very good skill.
thank you so much, this made me write down every single school related task down and I'm now doing them 1 by 1 every day. this really refreshed my brain, or that's how I felt it :)
Also, congrats on your million! You deserve us all, you’ve helped so many people! Happy new year! 🎉
Love you’re content man. Been watching your stuff for about a year now. Congrats on 1 mil subs g
i fucking love this guy, he gets me all too well. i've been trying to work on this shit for a while, starting from the ground up. thank god there's others like yourself doing the same. feels relieving, thank you for what you do man.
I found your channel looking for answers on how to get out of a rut... and now I’m ignoring all the fantastic info and tips, to binge all your videos instead... and yet I still feel like I’m accomplishing so much more than before 🙌
Missed you Joey! Keep up the awesome work man you’re making a world of difference for the rest of us.
Thank you for posting this before the new year!
Next video: "How Your Improved Mental Clarity Is Ruining Your Life"
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Lol love this meme on the comments
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I dont get it
You are 24???? You are so mature, i thought you were at least 30
Im 25 and I feel like a stupid child
I’m so happy you’ve gained so many subscribers this year - your channel got me through this year! Glad that more people will be seeing your content!! Thank you so much 😊
Hands down my favorite channel
“You decide your future. You decide your habits and your habits decide your future.” 🔑
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DONT GET IT TWISTTEDD
Thank you so much for always giving us REAL advice, and not just things that we hear 430929 times before. Life changing !!
Congrats on 1,000,000 subscribers!
This video is pretty incredible. It's also amazing how your videos always come out during the most critical, stressful points in my life.
I wrote a list every morning of everything I need to do. I have never once finished everything on my list...but I still do it every day!
My issue with this is I then get anxious for not finishing my list and feel incomplete for what I did not do instead of celebrating what I DID DO.
Which somehow results in my giving up because i can’t be perfect. This horrible method of throwing out the baby with the bath water is getting me nowhere, does anyone else relate to this madness?
@@Taravat76 read Do it tomorrow, by mark forster!
@@Anyablue thank you, I just added it to my Amazon cart :) I appreciate it. Did you read it and if so how did it help you?
@@Taravat76 Yes I read it - it helps you make a 'closed' to do list, one that you can actually finish. It was such a relieve for me to finally finish to do lists, instead of always chipping away, doing my best every day but... never succeeding.
Needed this my mind has been fogged recently
I’m so thankful to have found your channel!!!
I just want to say thank you for producing your content and always keeping it real. Absolutely love your channel
Thanks for your effort .. the channel content is great👌
Every time I watch your videos, I get like a two-hour window of motivation. Please make videos every two hours so I can ride this wave of productiveness.
One Million Subscribers, Well deserved
i love this channels content sooo much, thank you!
This dudes production value has gotten insanely better and better in 2020
My permit test is tomorrow morning, and here I am browsing the internet while eating candy. This video came out at the perfect time
Good luck! 🍀🍀🍀
Good luck! 🍀
Good lucky, it's mostly common sense
So how'd it go?
Turned out to be pretty easy lol, thanks guys
DUDE I LOVE THIS GUY DOWN TO EARTH REAL AND ACTUALLY HELPFUL
I really needed that, thank you, seriously 🥺
The Brain Dump combined with the Eisenhower Matrix is excellent.
3:24 and thats when I remembered my huge essay was due tomorrow
Get it done right now
you got this bro, conquer that paper
We believe in your potential
Smash that paper
Godspeed
Great video!! Totally agree with "brain dump!" It's crazy how much anxiety we keep in our heads but what an amazing difference when you write it all down! It gives much better clarity which lesves room in your head to be more focused. 💜💚💙
Love it as always brother
Use Getting Things done (GTD) method - that book changed my life
Whoa whoa whoa, last I checked, you were at 300k subs?? Wth is this with the 1M+? Congratulations man!
you’ve helped me so much you’re an amazing person!
Another amazing as always!
I also recommend the book: The Power of Full Engagement.
Anyone else find that writing down all there thoughts and looking back at them say a week later or even a month later and seeing how much you’ve actually achieved so satisfying
Thanks mate, this video genuinely resonated with me. I've always found that when I wake up and do a bunch of leisure social media things first before working on content it made it 10x harder to get started. I appreciate the insight.
thanks a lot!! Congrats for the great work!! Keep on!!
Can’t believe you’re 24, accidentally thought you were 35
He’s 24??
He was 24 at the picture shown.
@@Confidenta79 There was a bit of text at 1:02 saying "is literally 24" meaning that he is 24 at the present moment
MY REACTION EXACTLY omg
Here i thought he was some wise experienced guru, and we have practically the same amount of life experience
Seriously, every time you upload a new video I learn something new. Thank you Joey!
love your channel. Always feel motivated after watching your videos!
This video is the combination of " EAT THAT FROG " and " ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING". Thanks for summarizing them for those who don't read books. In case you don't know these two books you have missed the most productive book of all time.
The man who wrote "Eat that frog" is actually my uncle... fun fact
this video is literally made for me; I'm 16 and i've been focusing on exactly these things for a few days now and this video pops up from nowhere. Thank You so much. miraculous.
Happy 18th birthday to you.
Happy 19th birthday to you
by far one of the best channels
Thank you soo much! Your videos have helped me so so much! And I’m glad I’ve watched them. I love your content, so talented and such high quality. Keep at it❤️
*Hello everyone who will see this comment anytime in the future! I hope your 2021 will be so much better than your 2020. Stay strong, I am cheering for you!*
Who needs school when there are endless awesome creators like you ❤
Hey Joey, please never stop making your videos. If I'd like anything to become apart of my daily routine it's these videos.
Thank you for this!
So basicallly Better ideas explaining Nathaniel DREWish stuff with a Matt D'avella thumbnail! Great video👏
“Sling my words... onto them” 😂
honestly i get insanely exited whenever you upload. i pretend like im not depressed and actually try to be better. so ty🙏🏼
Best definition of mindfulness I’ve ever heard. Wow. Amazing.
10:14 the recap
Thanks!
I like Mark Twain’s idea of “eating the frog.” Similar to the ideas here.
Thank you some much Joey. Much appreciated
I appreciate you for speaking that slowly! And for summing it up in the end. Great teaching style! Highly appreciated!
Make a video on what to do when you don't know what to do in life.
A legit just woke up, still on my bed with my phone watching yt videos.. and im hungry.. bruh
That shit sucks happens to me sometimes
Thanks much Joey..
Have a nice day🌞
Thanks for this i really needed this!
Is it just me or this dude looks and sounds like Luke from Modern Family
Getting rid of excessive worrying/rumination goes a long way.
...into a handwritten 📒 notebook. GTD
Your content is straight to the point and motivational! Keep it up!
Thank you for sharing your intellectual attributes with us through this digital projection into the dimension of youtube. You're a great youtuber, i appreciate you.
me: (watching this video 1st thing in the morning) well crap.
Just have kids! You'll see how clarifying that will turn your complex world upside down! 😁
Lol
Man why are your videos just perfect. You just solve issues so effectively and they always make sense/work. Bless your soul dawg
Okay the quality of your videos is just 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thumbnail looks like one of Matt D'Avella's
Would like to add my 2 cents:
4) NoFap (EXTREMELY helpful, at least for a month, the more the better)
5) Eat less
*Eat better, not exactly less
@@allgameriot1291 for some people like me it's both lol I cant stop eating unhealthy snacks throughout the day
@@katb3753 oof
@@allgameriot1291 yea tbh I don’t eat enough and it definitely hinders my ability to be productive
This has been super helpful! Thank you!
Even though I might have heard all those things before, you have something over you that really makes me believe it and want to put it in action. Great video!