13 Productivity Mistakes I Wish I Fixed Sooner

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    I don't drink coffee until 90 minutes after I wake up, I never sacrifice sleep, food, or exercise for extra work time, and I always position my computer screen at a certain height. Why do I do these weird things? I found 13 things in peer-reviewed articles and from anecdotal experience that destroy productivity. In this video, I'll tell you those 13 things so you can avoid them.
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    0:00 Intro
    0:34 Sleep Inertia
    1:36 Caffeine
    2:28 Screen
    3:38 Static
    4:37 Lighting
    7:17 Sleep
    10:09 Exercise
    10:59 Distractions
    12:46 Motivation
    14:19 Goals
    15:17 Tools
    16:14 Breaks
    17:18 Tunnel Vision
    18:34 Nebula
    Editor: Martino Gasparrini
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    My name is Zach. I’m a fourth-year medical student in Philadelphia. I make videos about medical school, studying, and growth. I love trying new things and often mess up. However, every time I screw up I usually learn something. Whatever I learn I post it either on TH-cam or on my website 🌐 (zhighley.com/​​).
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  • @ZachHighley
    @ZachHighley  ปีที่แล้ว +15

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    • @calicocat7054
      @calicocat7054 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you please do a video on how you time block? Not just tips but how you actually do it (how you balance the youtube stuff + medical stuff) Thank you!!!

    • @zochbuppet448
      @zochbuppet448 ปีที่แล้ว

      but but but.... its all been covered by other people before.
      You guys are just coping each other now, and the other people just copied from people who wrote self help books in the 1990's and 2000's

  • @anushkaparashar5600
    @anushkaparashar5600 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    I'm starting my self improvement journey for personal and academic reasons and you're very very helpful thanks so much at my most depressed and lonely time I'm trying everything to be better and you're a true help thanksss

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Hope you feel better soon, glad to be of help

    • @shaan3248
      @shaan3248 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too tho, well i am looking for accountability partner so let me know if you are down. Let's push each other and carry a great journey ahead of life.

    • @anushkaparashar5600
      @anushkaparashar5600 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shaan3248 sure I'm happy to help

    • @shaan3248
      @shaan3248 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anushkaparashar5600 So yeah, let me know how should we contact ?

    • @vincenzocontino3722
      @vincenzocontino3722 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope you get better, stay strong. Everything is gonna be fine

  • @josephcheung6992
    @josephcheung6992 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I started time lapsing my “focus” sessions. It gets you off your phone as going off the time lapse stops it, and also allows you to analyze your habits, posture, and sedentary tendencies. It’s also really satisfying seeing your time lapse and watching straight productive work.

    • @VioletEmerald
      @VioletEmerald ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for explaining how you can't use your phone while using it to revoked time lapse... That might get me to actually try it for certain things

  • @antenc9324
    @antenc9324 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love the boost in quality in the new videos Zach! Keep it up man love what you do :>

  • @EduardoHenrique-nd1ro
    @EduardoHenrique-nd1ro ปีที่แล้ว

    Another amazing video, Zach! Thanks for sharing!
    Cheers from Brazil!

  • @lo_azzopardi
    @lo_azzopardi ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great video, i've seen hours of video on Productivity, and this was the ONLY that actually gave specific advice on productivity, most talk about general pieces such as "schedule, sleep better, exercise"... I needed this, we all need,
    Thank you so much Zach!

  • @stop08it
    @stop08it ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is such high quality content, thanks for all the research and putting all this together. You are such an effective communicator also!

  • @tiffanyleite
    @tiffanyleite ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love your YT channel. I already do most of the things you say, but It helps a lot to watch it again when I have a loong day os studies. It gives me an extra push haha maybe it gives me some comfort to know that there is someone with a similar routine, similar hacks 💛 thanks

  • @shashidharybhat
    @shashidharybhat ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really love that you mention your sources unlike many other such videos.

  • @hannahapple4140
    @hannahapple4140 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for making these videos. I love watching them or parts of them for breaks and they do help me be more productive and study better when I flow their advice. Keep changing the world one video at a time!

  • @Ld-ol4ge
    @Ld-ol4ge ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as always! Thank you!

  • @sarahmae8243
    @sarahmae8243 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Zach, I truely love your content. You make being human so much more peaceful! Sending all the peace your way, friend!

  • @duhawa9443
    @duhawa9443 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow your all videos are so motivated . it's so helpful .thankyou

  • @sxerosie
    @sxerosie ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips, thank you!

  • @demonrhythms8761
    @demonrhythms8761 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks brother Better stuff as every time

  • @skylar57
    @skylar57 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    such an excellent and well-thought-out video 👏

  • @shelleygebhardt3609
    @shelleygebhardt3609 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your videos! These are some good tips!

  • @madness2917
    @madness2917 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you so much man, your videos is very appreciated🙏🏼❤️

  • @Naomi-vf2rg
    @Naomi-vf2rg ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video thanks for sharing

  • @marccheban194
    @marccheban194 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an astoundingly well done video. It bears repeated viewing.....

  • @yashasvitripathi4443
    @yashasvitripathi4443 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing as always...
    Keep rocking⚡
    Love you brother 😇

  • @Justafanbeingafan
    @Justafanbeingafan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    your videos are so amazing, i really hope you reach 1 million subscribers, you really deserve it

  • @shraddhaasankar7413
    @shraddhaasankar7413 ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥Zach you are just Amazing ✨🤗 Thank you so much and lots of love 💕 .

  • @drnourdjafferi1918
    @drnourdjafferi1918 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's 3 am. I got up to prepare for my exam and it's so good to watch your videos before starting thanx bro u're really a positive energy

  • @VioletEmerald
    @VioletEmerald ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciate that sleep inertia tip especially as someone who's super not a morning person. Speaking of which. Gotta get out of bed right now and get ready for my morning exercise class

  • @WhySoProAtGaming
    @WhySoProAtGaming ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Zach, any chance your still making that notion video? Super excited for it!

  • @stingfly974
    @stingfly974 ปีที่แล้ว

    He man i just find out 3 things I've been doing wrong and didn't even knew about. Thanks!! And keep making these helpful videos

  • @thirstyfish7882
    @thirstyfish7882 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for helping me get through my degree Zach!

  • @StudywithReform
    @StudywithReform ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Amazing video Zach! You’ve inspired me so much. Keep killing it with the videos

  • @techstudio6293
    @techstudio6293 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks mate 👍

  • @michaelkopacz
    @michaelkopacz ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Zach! I love your videos. Thank you for motivating me to start my own TH-cam account.

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Let’s goooo, I’ll check out your channel later

  • @yeahitslachlan
    @yeahitslachlan ปีที่แล้ว +11

    These tips are needed. I have a supplementary chemical thermodynamics exam in 10 days. Act professional towards it, a lightbulb has gone off in my head! Thank you! Keep up the good work with the videos

    • @eishanawaz339
      @eishanawaz339 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best of luck 🫶🏼

    • @yeahitslachlan
      @yeahitslachlan ปีที่แล้ว

      Update: I did really well and passed. Gave me the kick I needed, thank you!

  • @froot_loops1274
    @froot_loops1274 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for this super helpful information!! I realized I have tunnel vision with school, it was something that always helped me perform well, but I'm currently suffering because of it and this video helped me see that.

  • @margarcia4642
    @margarcia4642 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    thanks for the video! so helpful and great as always 😊🙌 Sometimes I struggle with the pomodoro method, the 5 minutes breaks turn into 1 hour of mindless scrolling 🙃It is an excellent tip to choose a different (and planned) activity for those breaks.

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Definitely, I love a walk outside or mini exercise session

    • @SilverHawk214
      @SilverHawk214 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I do 5 min cleaning sessions.

    • @margarcia4642
      @margarcia4642 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SilverHawk214 that's a great idea!

    • @somerandomboi8239
      @somerandomboi8239 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ZachHighley but exercise is not really a break, is it? It's still work, just a differnt kind of it.

  • @Judi571
    @Judi571 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as Always . I started my self improvement journey for academic and persona helpful advice thanks . it came on time ,i am depressed and feel lonley b/c i miss my family didn't saw them since nearly 8 years and some of them.. aren't alive anymore so i can't see them again or tell them in persona that i love them..
    I smile when I text with them but it also breaks my heart.😭. i wish i can see them all one day again.I miss them so much. I really love them of million words that I can say😭😭. i trying everything to be better and i hope so.

    • @user-ok4vy9kk3l
      @user-ok4vy9kk3l ปีที่แล้ว

      You can do it I know..
      Stay strong...
      😁

    • @Judi571
      @Judi571 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-ok4vy9kk3l Thanks a lot for your kind word it mines a lot for me.♥️🙏 I tray my best but its hard .

  • @kimiabagheri6003
    @kimiabagheri6003 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Useful 🌟

  • @nerd26373
    @nerd26373 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We appreciate this video. We all hope you continue to inspire and motivate people along the way.

  • @stevenc2149
    @stevenc2149 ปีที่แล้ว

    Huberman is a beast of an advise author, glad you mentioned him

  • @StarryRoses
    @StarryRoses ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm actually watching TH-cam this morning to get myself motivated 😂 I have a lot to do but needed a push.

  • @keyapatel7040
    @keyapatel7040 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can't thank you enough love....It was because of your videos that I started my self improvement journey!! Your videos are so relatable being a medical student. Truly each video is worth watching. Sending lots of Love. 😍P.S : You have beautiful eyes😚

  • @lily_liya
    @lily_liya ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You know right now i'm watching your another video..n got notification of your new video!! I watch your videos all the day! You're amazing and my inspiration! You’ve changed my life :) I'm a dental student

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aww thanks for the nice words, appreciate it

    • @lily_liya
      @lily_liya ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ZachHighley so kind :)

  • @jmsmusic
    @jmsmusic ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video - would love to know where those glasses are from.. though!

  • @nathancshinabarger7645
    @nathancshinabarger7645 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Zach... first comment ever here, but wanted to provide some pointers, if they'd be helpful. Actually been familiar with you since you used to post fits on /r/mfa which I really liked... I've got a similar sense of style. Loved love seeing the raws in this video, Momotaro GTB's are awesome, been really wanting a pair recently.
    Anyways, RE phone screen time management... Apple obviously has their default screen time limitations which are somewhat helpful... but Apple has also opened up their API to allow other apps to manage screen time. I've used Opal and really enjoyed it... it allows you to block apps within certain time frames, or location areas, etc.. to really get the most out of it you have to pay $100/yr which is kinda steep, although you maybe could get a hookup with them as a sponsor or something, idk. Worth looking into if you're trying to manage your time on your phone. Other options are out there too that are less drastic control, just more "pause and think" (both 'one sec' and 'ScreenZen' would be apps in this category).
    Always have appreciated the videos, keep it up. Got family in Philly, maybe I'll run into you sometime.

  • @PaperJoyPH
    @PaperJoyPH ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I checked your reference for the "sleep" chapter, "Vigilance Alertness, or Sustained Attention". First, it's Oken et al. 2006. Second, you may have misunderstood the "< 6.5 hours a night" (p. 1892), which was mean hours of overnight sleep time that the authors called "insufficient". However, the authors did not recommend how many hours a person should sleep (at least not in the same paragraph). So, the "according to the data" bit in this video may need refining as there was no data presented. Last, while total sleep hours is great, there's also sleep fragmentation (frequent brief disruptions) that could also contribute to feeling sleepy - like you're sleeping on pomodoro time. Side-note, the article specifically refers to effects of feeling sleepy. This ref is a review article, with the main take-away message as re-consolidate current data for re-evaluation. But really fun tips in this video :)

  • @RoxanneGub
    @RoxanneGub ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this vidio🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I always fallow your useful tips

  • @hannashamilsaadon284
    @hannashamilsaadon284 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of my fav youtubers for med school 😍

  • @farnazabbasi1999
    @farnazabbasi1999 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love your videos❤🥹
    I’m medical student in iran and I think you’re one of my best friends ✌🏻

  • @NickSouckovBaulot
    @NickSouckovBaulot ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice recommendations, Zach. I'm just curious how you came to those conclusions? Some of the tips are really spot on - bull's eye, but… BUT, the fact of the matter is there are very few real ethically-independent, randomized studies meeting the criteria for a scientifically valuable conclusions about those very things you are talking about.
    The word I have here for you is bio-individuality: what's good for me, might not be appropriate for you at all and vice-versa. In my work I really came across all kind of behavioral patterns, variations, and even utter surprises.
    When I was in the Naval Academy back in the days I recall having late at night a coke & instant coffee mix (we used to call it ice coffee) supposedly to keep me awake to go on my studies. Guess what, I fell solid asleep first thing when I went back to the campus. I recently read the book WHY WE SLEEP and found out that my adenosine receptors must have been so overwhelmed by melatonin deposits, no caffeine could have kept me awake, anyway.
    Some people are active in the morning and could do as you advise - out in the bright light. If you do that to my husband - although he's very kind and nice french guy - he's gonna get very mad at you. His chronotype as opposed to yours (and mine) and those people are active later than us and thus he could work under that yellowish orange (not exactly red as you said) light late at night and BE productive. Those are mainly the artists, but not necessarily. Hence, notorious Hollywood image of celebrities with sunglasses in the morning: you can’t make them do that no matter what.
    Keep the good work, Zach, and Merry Christmas.
    Love,
    Nick

  • @Scottlp2
    @Scottlp2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. What do you do for outside light in winter when it’s very cold outside? Alternatives?

  • @sjoerdkinket9101
    @sjoerdkinket9101 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    What's your best tip when having to wake up in the dark? Because sometimes, in the winter, it's still dark when waking up. So bright outside light exposure isn't possible.

    • @lily_liya
      @lily_liya ปีที่แล้ว +1

      right.. zZz

    • @carolinacordon4778
      @carolinacordon4778 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      hi not sure if it would help but there are alarm clocks that mimic the sun rising!

    • @tymondabrowski12
      @tymondabrowski12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      There are special lamps for that. But be careful, they all (especially those cheaper ones) might say "10.000 lux" (which is how bright their light is), but it is only that bright at a certain distance: and if it's on around 10cm, then sitting at 50cm you're not really getting that much light at all. Medical lamps can give you that exposure at 50-70cm.
      (Protip: Lux = lumens/(distance*distance). So if it's 10k lux on 10cm, then it's only 2.5k on 20cm, around 1k at 30cm and so on, it doesn't go down linearly but exponentially. If it's even 3k at 50cm, which is the smallest of the medical lamps I've seen, it means it's 75k at 10cm, so you can see how much higher than the 10k at 10cm. Also, see the video "HappyLights: the SAD truth" by Greg Yeutter, it also gives positive perspective on the cheaper lamps too despite the title, and he gives plenty of scientific explanation).

    • @Kalistane
      @Kalistane ปีที่แล้ว

      Try searching for a sunrise alarm clock. Hope it helps!

    • @CamouflageMaster
      @CamouflageMaster 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Andrew Huberman suggests putting on all the lights if it's still dark outside.

  • @paulinamichalak5212
    @paulinamichalak5212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff! I can recommend to switch colors on your phone to grey scale. It's purpose is to make thing less attractive when they are not so colorful and tempting :D

    • @ItsAsparageese
      @ItsAsparageese ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting & creative idea lol, I may fiddle with this. It would drive me insane if it were the case all the time, but this is exactly the sort of thing I'd automate with MacroDroid or similar for certain times of day to help give me a visual queue that I don't mean to be on my phone at a given time. Cool suggestion, I'm grateful you wrote this & that I saw it!

  • @ataulkarim8809
    @ataulkarim8809 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everyone tells you what to do. No one tell you What Not to Do until our boy Zach showed up. Finally a video like this :)

  • @davidmcnicol5322
    @davidmcnicol5322 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for these tips Zach. All great advice! My tip for you is, the colour of your glasses isn’t working!! A tortoise-shell would suit you perfectly!!!❤

    • @katella
      @katella ปีที่แล้ว

      I think they look great. That shade of green is a good color for his complexion and hair. Not everything (and especially not everyone) needs to be monochrome.

  • @dorothyevans3864
    @dorothyevans3864 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a YT addiction I’m about to break using habit stacking - where I can only watch YT when I’m doing something productive, though typically doesn’t need my brain to engage, like preparing veggies/dinner, putting the washing away, decluttering etc. Essentially, if I want to watch YT I have to do something I would normally swerve or put off, and I have to complete the chore before the end of the chosen video(s). With TV, I choose specific programs - no more than 5 hours per week - plus a bonus film for the weekend if not going out, but everything I need to do has to be completed first and it has to finish an hour before bedtime. (I rarely watch anything when it’s actually scheduled)). Early days, but having to choose is already showing me how much I was watching just because it was on and I didn’t hate it, and the boundaries around when I can watch is a great motivator to make sure I don’t drag work into the evening.

  • @Magixan
    @Magixan ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it

  • @taranehdaryaee3554
    @taranehdaryaee3554 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you do a test of under the desk treadmills and how they work for med students??

  • @SsenkubugerobRob-ez6if
    @SsenkubugerobRob-ez6if 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's good ❤

  • @N_AUD1
    @N_AUD1 ปีที่แล้ว

    On sleep inertia: would be interesting to know the effect of doing math problems of varying quantity, difficulty, and stress immediately after waking. (Alarmy app)

  • @madness2917
    @madness2917 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please video about how to deal with burnout in exam season🙏🏼

  • @minhnhutvo8863
    @minhnhutvo8863 ปีที่แล้ว

    your voice is so nice

  • @IIT24Aspirant
    @IIT24Aspirant ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Zach
    Saw a video of yours in which you said that before attending a lecture, you should study that thing yourself first
    So my question is that should I study that thing on my own like from the books or just watch a lecture of my teacher only(see, luckily I have found a YT channel who uploads my teachers lectures so like for eg tomorrow is a lecture on straight lines so should I just watch the lecture from Yt of the things that are goin to be taught tomorrow in the class or should I not do this and instead try to understand that topic on my own?
    Please reply brother
    🙏

  • @andreic048
    @andreic048 ปีที่แล้ว

    Zach, where did you get that cool sweater? If you tell me I will subscribe to your Nebula :D

  • @hodasamadi7903
    @hodasamadi7903 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome tips! The only other thing I would recommend is blue light filter glasses. They are great! Also, instead of candles, I suggest a salt lamp. Candles can be cancerous. It's also helpful to reduce distraction by turning on Focus on your iPhone so that notifications don't interrupt your concentration. I hope this helps!

    • @bawbsmith
      @bawbsmith ปีที่แล้ว

      There’s very little evidence that blue light filtering glasses work… And there’s contradicting research coming out as well.
      The only real concrete evidence we have is that *any* light exposure at night time disrupts sleep.
      Good on you if it works, but just know that it’s more likely placebo than anything. It may make your sleep *worse* if you believe you’re “protected” and use your devices more. As long as you maintain or minimize screen time, I can’t see the glasses being harmful at least.

    • @hodasamadi7903
      @hodasamadi7903 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bawbsmith there is some evidence it can minimize it and with Night Shift and everything, you have better odds I believe with the relief of watching something personally rewarding before going to bed than feeling personally distressed being bored. Placebo or “subjective experience” isn't anything to undermine as the power of the mind is quite powerful.

  • @user-jx3kr5pr8h
    @user-jx3kr5pr8h ปีที่แล้ว

    Productivity increases related to adjusting improving The Big 5 personality dimensions to be consciensious of why I am in premed to be an MD doctor at University .

  • @SimpsonPetrov
    @SimpsonPetrov ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You mention coffee, chemistry, but I've never heard you talk about nootropics, like L-theanine for instance. You might want to research it. They say it "supports mental and physical productivity and is great for studying"

  • @tushaar02
    @tushaar02 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the thing about sleep and productivity. Is there much of a difference between 5-6 hrs (with a few naps in the day)instead of the min 6.5/7 when looking at a smaller span - about 3-4 months?
    Got entrance exams. Still struggling with forming a routine n all :( along with the massive amount of topics I have left to cover

    • @socman002
      @socman002 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      From life experience, please don't get into a habit of 5-6 hours. 6 to 8 will make you look better, make your smarter, wiser, fresher, more fun, and slower to age. I'd study as much as you can with those hours in mind. I lived off 2 to 6 hours per night for five years and look like crap. :)

    • @tushaar02
      @tushaar02 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes, thnx I experimented and longer sleep hours are working better for me. The activation energy it takes to start studying is less...also being well rested guves a better feeling.

  • @zozexodo3605
    @zozexodo3605 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't understand the caffeine part
    So is it ok to drink it after crashing in the middle of the day or not

  • @emmnasr8989
    @emmnasr8989 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you do do some sort of part time job / or have an income besides medical school?

  • @malahata2506
    @malahata2506 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What helped me with phone usage is the AppBlock app. In which you can choose a few apps and the amount of hours you want them to be blocked so you literally can’t use the apps. Don’t know if you will see this but hope it helps some Volks :)
    Btw and what is the solution for getting too much sleep, feel like I can’t do less than 9 or 8 hours 😅

    • @ItsAsparageese
      @ItsAsparageese ปีที่แล้ว

      Seconding appblock! I too often go in & disable the various profiles to do things at times I shouldn't, but of course there are ways one can prevent that, & in my case that extra step/friction is typically enough to make me consider the choice more consciously & not go through with the action if there isn't a decent pressing reason. It's a great tool, I'm really glad I found it & re-found it after a while of disuse

    • @ItsAsparageese
      @ItsAsparageese ปีที่แล้ว

      As for too much sleep, everyone is different, & there are life stages & other circumstances where needing 8-9 hours a night is totally normal! For some people that's just how much they need. It's worth mentioning to your primary care doc if you have one, especially if you have any mood/behavioral illness or physical illness or if you feel like your sleep needs have changed weirdly, in case they think there are reasons for you to get any sort of screenings for depression or fatiguing illnesses or sleep disorders etc., but most likely you're just fine & you just need sleep :)

  • @tomaszzarnowski3944
    @tomaszzarnowski3944 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved the patriotic argument for a good night's sleep. What an idea haha

  • @tsuyamilk
    @tsuyamilk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've tried mapping everything out and making time slots for what to do everyday just like he did in the video, and it worked really well! .....only for about three days though... I don't understand how people don't get burnout with such strict routines...it's so boring, repetitive, and makes me wonder why I even get up in the morning. Maybe these tips are just not for me

    • @ogsponge8678
      @ogsponge8678 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You constantly repeate to yourself what will happen if you don't force yourself to get used to it. There's a statistic that I can't remember, but it says something simular to forming a strict routine and to actually feel like you can do it naturally without forcing yourself takes anywhere from 80 to like 280 days of constant self discipline with your routine. After so long you get used to it and it becomes considerably easier. It's basically a process to train your brain. If you ever had to do anything in your life that you never liked but realized you got used to it after so many years and can tolerate it now (like taking out the trash or cleaning the bathroom for family) you can easily see for yourself it is possible to get into a healthy strict routine. Just my 2 cents. Good luck.

    • @tsuyamilk
      @tsuyamilk ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ogsponge8678 that sounds kinda like training myself to be a robot ngl. But i guess a certain level of discipline is important for long-term happiness so I'll keep trying. Thanks for your insight!

    • @ogsponge8678
      @ogsponge8678 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tsuyamilk Yeah no problem, unfortunately our society's demands are increasingly encouraging us to basically become robots so I get exactly what your saying.

  • @TYMECPranavShinde
    @TYMECPranavShinde ปีที่แล้ว

    May not be the view or comment but big fan here!!

  • @timmayes5593
    @timmayes5593 ปีที่แล้ว

    For light exposure, you say "10 to 30 minutes after waking". Should we wait at least 10 minutes? Also, within that timeframe, is earlier better (10min better than 30min)?

    • @ItsAsparageese
      @ItsAsparageese ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm pretty sure that the range is approximate & that those finest details are essentially immaterial. The 10 minute starting point is probably just there to be realistic since most people won't leap out of bed to get outside in 1 minute so there's no point trying to get that granular with the data. Realistically the 10-30 min recommendation (for both timing & duration) is a fuzzy broad guideline for where maximum-benefit-data-points tended to cluster, but there's certainly going to be nearly as much benefit in approximations. Basically, my friend, I think you are overthinking it & should just approximate the idea in whatever form most realistically & pleasurably fits your life :)

  • @paulgiraldo7917
    @paulgiraldo7917 ปีที่แล้ว

    "ChatGPT, can you summarize the following transcript?"
    The speaker in the transcript is discussing various techniques and practices that they follow in order to stay productive. They mention the concept of "sleep inertia," which refers to the idea that it takes some time for the brain to fully wake up and reach peak cognitive functioning. They recommend waiting a few hours after waking up to do important work and avoiding caffeine intake in the first hour after waking up. The speaker also suggests positioning the computer at a certain height in order to increase alertness and productivity. Other tips include avoiding multitasking, setting clear goals, and prioritizing important tasks. The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking breaks and getting enough sleep in order to maintain productivity.

    • @paulgiraldo7917
      @paulgiraldo7917 ปีที่แล้ว

      "ChatGPT, why exactly does the speaker, in the transcript, say one should avoid caffeine intake in the first hour after waking up?"
      In the transcript, the speaker mentions that one of the reasons to avoid caffeine intake in the first hour after waking up is because of the concept of "sleep inertia." Sleep inertia refers to the idea that it takes some time for the brain to fully wake up and reach peak cognitive functioning after waking up. The speaker suggests that one's best work will probably not be completed in the first hour after waking up because of sleep inertia.
      The speaker also mentions the hormone cortisol, which is released in the body after waking up and helps to increase alertness. Cortisol levels are highest in the first hour after waking up, and the speaker suggests that caffeine intake during this time is less effective at increasing alertness because cortisol is already at its highest levels. The speaker suggests that waiting one or two hours after waking up to consume caffeine may be more effective at increasing alertness later in the day, as the caffeine will still be present in the body later on.

  • @pradeepkandasamy8687
    @pradeepkandasamy8687 ปีที่แล้ว

    guess you said exercise increases anxiety and depression too💀💀 .....kinda funny....and i love your content

  • @stevenc2149
    @stevenc2149 ปีที่แล้ว

    nebula logo scared the shits out of me on my bass boosted headphones haha

  • @guiltycrown3330
    @guiltycrown3330 ปีที่แล้ว

    hmm nice advice

  • @marcusaurelius108
    @marcusaurelius108 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey facing the same problem mate,i study for 4 hours with a short break each hour ,after a cycle i take a long break like watching yt or shows and i never feel like getting my arse back to study...any tips?

    • @socman002
      @socman002 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe keep the end result in mind - do you want that a-grade, then you just need to get back into it. Tell yourself you'll just do it for 10 minutes (after the show) and see how you feel. Once you are in the rhythm again, you'll be right. Or, train your body to work without a break (which is bad advice, but still might work ,...) Good luck. :)

    • @marcusaurelius108
      @marcusaurelius108 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@socman002 thanks !

  • @sulena8823
    @sulena8823 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if when you wake up there is no daylight? Like early morning?

  • @krisbiturku4187
    @krisbiturku4187 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know this a one off but i worked 72 hours with my only breaks being when i got up to eat. This happened because my thesistimeframe changed suddenly and got placed 4 days earlier than expected. I got a 9.5/10 on the presentation and research. No caffe and no sleep for 3 days. This is extreme but it can work. Im have a masters in geoinformatics engineerig btw if anyone is wondering aobout what.

  • @jamesruz6684
    @jamesruz6684 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i mean i ruin my own productivity when i naturally wake up at 11 AM every morning-

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Just because you wake up late doesn’t mean you aren’t productive, I’ll have some videos on waking up early coming out soon

    • @jamesruz6684
      @jamesruz6684 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ZachHighley oh i would love that. could you also please address further the problem with being able to wake up early but having no desire of actually getting off of bed to do things and instead just go back to bed? much love, thanks zach

    • @jamesruz6684
      @jamesruz6684 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh and also, the problem with waking up after a nice 8 hr sleep and still feeling sleepy a few hours later? thanks

  • @amypola5903
    @amypola5903 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im 4 years fully caffeine free. Spiritual work in the morning does just fine.

  • @user-fh4uu2sd9j
    @user-fh4uu2sd9j 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    10:04 peace, freedom, justice, freedom, and security to his new empire.

  • @ayushdev4834
    @ayushdev4834 ปีที่แล้ว

    human body and brain really adapts to anything capable of sitting and reading for 5 minutes to 50 to (1period of my class) 90 minutes and lifting 5 kg to 50 kg

  • @Melissa-yy2or
    @Melissa-yy2or 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤

  • @pythonxz
    @pythonxz ปีที่แล้ว

    Where am I going to get bright outdoor light if I always wake up in darkness?

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  ปีที่แล้ว

      There are some good “light therapy” lights on Amazon. Just aim for one that’s at least 10,000 Lux and sit in front of it in the morning for 10-30 mins if you can

  • @blaine453
    @blaine453 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    7:23 say that to residents still working 30 hr straight

  • @zakriaahmad906
    @zakriaahmad906 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love ruined my productivity

  • @reeceosei5189
    @reeceosei5189 ปีที่แล้ว

    anyone else got a TH-cam ad when he said take a break?

  • @sieugiatri6740
    @sieugiatri6740 ปีที่แล้ว

    1 Quán tính giấc ngủ
    1h khi vừa thức, não vẫn chưa nóng
    tốt nhất là sau 2 h đến 4h khi vừa thức
    những người giải tốt nhất từ 2h đến 4h khi vừa thức
    cortisol tiếp tục tăng khi ta vừa thức cho đến khi đạt đỉnh tại một điểm nhất định, điểm này là khoảng 30 đến 40 phút sau khi bạn thức dậy
    đỉnh, nhận thức cao hơn khi đạt được điểm đó
    màn hình nhìn lên 1 chút or nhìn thẳng
    it vận động là hút thuốc mới
    chuyển động, không chỉ đứng hay ngồi
    sử dụng ánh sáng không chính xác

  • @merouanesiziane
    @merouanesiziane ปีที่แล้ว

    You're talking so fast 😪😂😅
    i love your vedios

  • @DevDunkStudio
    @DevDunkStudio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tip:
    Remove social media apps from your homescreen on your phone

  • @shinjiikari5174
    @shinjiikari5174 ปีที่แล้ว

    "I never sacrifice sleep [...] for a little bit of extra work or study time."
    Me, watching this at 01:36 o'clock, after staying up long working on a project: "Haha, I would nEVER-"

  • @xcodius5994
    @xcodius5994 ปีที่แล้ว

    I procrastinated watching this video.

  • @Titanium6
    @Titanium6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Zack I have been talking to you through Whats App. I just wanted to make sure it wasnt somebody else impersonating you. I have no idea weather you are a millenial or Gen Z . If it was you who helped me with my videos I wanted to thank you from rhe bottom of my heart. Rarely do other TH-camrs want to know the real me.

    • @Aurora_09
      @Aurora_09 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      STOP IT A FAKE

  • @1980rlquinn
    @1980rlquinn ปีที่แล้ว

    The part about the screen is definitely wrong. Working at a screen that is directly across or, especially, up from you wrecks your eyes, drying them out more quickly and making them vulnerable to damage or need for corrective vision. Setting your monitor lower ensures your eyes stay mostly covered and moisturized. This info comes from optometrists.
    If you're having trouble staying alert in front of your screen, consider getting a fidget for your feet or a standing desk over a treadmill or cycle. In lieu of being able to afford such things, take frequent breaks to move and stretch and make sure you're drinking plenty of water or other hydrating fluids while working. And take CARE of your eyes!!

  • @rahulisgreat4911
    @rahulisgreat4911 ปีที่แล้ว

    🤝🔥

  • @iNiiino
    @iNiiino ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why is this man so handsome!?

  • @unstablefusion3
    @unstablefusion3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me watching this instead of studying for my final exam I have tomorrow.

  • @lily_liya
    @lily_liya ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'll draw you one-day ✨

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be cool, send me it!