My #1 Method for Stopping Procrastination
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- This video will teach you exactly how my favorite anti-procrastination technique - along with why it works and how to improve it. I'll also share a few apps and resources you can use alongside it.
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Who else is procrastinating by watching this video?
Aziaat me
Me
Guilty here.
Meee
Procrastinating is bad for the brain.
Put it into the watch later folder
Haha
Cobravenom LOL
Cobravenom I did thou 😂😂
SAME!!!
Cobravenom HAHHAHA OMG
my problem isn't procrastination, but starting. I can never start anything until it's the last day/hour....
dreamergirl05 I have the same exact problem
I thought procrastination was messing around while you're doing work, Im probably wrong. :P
"procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished"- wikipedia... so its about starting more than anything
dreamergirl05 due today? do today
I feel your pain girl :,(
I procrastinate watching your videos
Ya SAME HERE
Glad I'm not alone.
I tried following the pomodoro technique and it didn't work out so well. The initial 25 minutes would make me focused but when the break would come I felt like that I had disrupted the focus that I built up in the first 25 minutes. Also the 5 minute break felt a little too short for me.
What I did instead was to set it to 45 min work and 15 min break and now I am working SO much better. I really like the concept but would recommend people to tweak the intverals to suit it better for themselves.
Yep, that's a tip in the video!
I know this is 4 years old, but dude, he literally said "pick whatever time you want" in the video
I also find 25 minutes to be too small of a time window to get any significative amount of work done, unless it happens to be a very small task. Better for me a larger amount.
@@Thomasfrank lmao bruh typed the comment without listening to the video
I am a simple man. When I see Thomas in my youtube timeline, I watch and like the video.
We are simpletons, simpletons indeed.
joris kuijper same.
*like then watch
We're all simpletons on this blessed day.
Leon Kuzmin Speak for yourself.
When you're actually procrastinating but you're telling yourself that watching this video isn't procrastination but it's working to make yourself more productive and successful
YOU ARE LYING TO YOURSELF GET UP AND GET YOUR WORK DONE
N Ta bahahah lol thanks
That's not true, knowing what actually is happening is important, atleast I hate myself less now.
It's not that easy to just get up and do it.
Man, I just wanted to make you know how much you helped me in improving not only my grades in college, but also my life, my stress, my time managmente, and a lot more.
I really like your energy and your attitude, I hope I could see you one day and hug you, lol (I'm from Uruguay tho').
Also, I can see the improvement of the quality of your videos in each video, which is awesome!
I never ask for likes, but I hope you guys reading this help me to reach his attention, cause I know most of you guys feel the same.
Thank you Thomas, for real, keep it going!
A great white shark can weigh between 680 - 1,100 kg
Thank you
Same
"Your smartphone can waste 4 hours of your time"
*reads this from a smartphone"
I was wondering that. Thank you
Dear Thomas can you talk about how to break bad habits ?? I think many people will like it .
Kid Stagram yes please
I have tried the Pomodoro technique for years and never found it helpful UNTIL I got Forest. I use it every day. I love my collection of trees, I am motivated not to "kill" one by quitting in the middle of a 25min session, I can track my daily, weekly and monthly progress, and I enjoy spending coins on upgrades like ambient noise or new tree designs. I'll give Tide a try someday, but for now, Forest works for me. Highly recommend spending the 2 bucks.
solidsnake58 I used to have forest when it was free but when I got my new phone obviously I didn't still have the app and now I don't really wanna pay for it. But I agree it's a really great app
hanna westberg I downloaded it recently? and its free? i love it!
it is free mate
MuEnViFitness read the comment again
Does a sound go off after it's done cause my phone is always on do not disturb so I never know when it's done. Which is helpful in some ways but I feel like this technique would be more helpful
Awesome video my man. This has been so effective for me and your completely right with the mental barrier. Once I get past that everything just flows along. Keep it up!
I'm watching this to procrastinate on my essays for college.
Jessica Entwistle
That's so cool. I am so jealous.
When i watch Thomas ! I feel power to stop video & start studying ! You are a wonderful motivation
While Procrastinating on Essay,Drawing, Chemistry homework,and computer science coding
Now, THAT is the way to present a video! Concise, tight, well thought-out, with nothing unnecessary, and with respect for your viewer's time and intelligence.
Well done, sir!
I love how he sums everything up in a clear and concise way. I'm a huge supporter of your channel and I pray you have a wonderful rest of your day!
I love this guy. Even after 20 years of studying and nearly subconsciously finding out most of his tips by trial and error, there are always somethings that I can learn. TH-cam needs more such self help content. Thank you Thomas
I love the way he draws points from so many different books many have
always wanted to read
I'm so good at procrastinating that I have a TED Talk on procrastination in my "watch later" folder that I swear I'm going to watch someday.
Just when i was thinking about my issues with procastination, i look at TH-cam and see you sent a video talking about it
Love u Thomas ♥♥♥
Thomas I don't know what exactly it is about your videos, maybe it's your clear articulation and communication, or your strong conviction in what you are saying but your tips and advice are one of the few TH-camrs that actually stick in my head. I employ a lot of your techniques and recommendations now - thanks for all your work!
I love the distraction sheet list next to you, the idea about the input vs output based work and the quote in your book about the confidence we feel after placing a bet.
I've been using your "study with me" video to help me focus on studying and this is the one that works for me the best. so i' m really grateful, thank you very much.
I’m reading the comments, most of them say that they procrastinate while watching your videos, I think it’s productive to learn many things through your videos, of course I mindset to accomplish everything I learned from you.
But that’s it, you rock! Thanks for taking the time to teach useful things to be more productive. You have helped me a lot. Greetings from Venezuela.
Writing down the distractions whilst using this technique helps a lot! Thank you Thomas for sharing.
Thank you so much for recommending this. I have done more work in the past two days with this method than I have in the previous ten. I don´t know what it is, but for me this is a lifesaver.
Thank you so much, I am having such a hard time motivating myself this semester. Hopefully implementing this will help me to stay on track :D
The Pomodoro technique has honestly improved my productivity x100,000,000!!! Your channel is honestly one of the most useful here on youtube!
This Video is GOLD!
This is the best content I have seen on this and I've seen A LOT - this guy is amazing.
Your "study with me" video is gold. it helps me immensely when i need to focus. Thanks for all these tips!! :)
That was perfect timing for me because I keep procrastinating to study for final in this week!!! Thanks, Thomas! I will try it today!
Writing my distractions down were soooooo good. I've had so many thoughts running through my head at different times and writing them down made me focus better
I've never heard of this and I love it already!
How do you not have at least 2 million subs?
I know right!
People don't want to study, they want to watch the annoying orange.
Simply because there are only 578.000 people that clicked on the "Subscribe" button. He needs 1.422.000 more clicks to hit the 2 million milestone.
Jasper Alkmaar that's not right. There have probably been a lot more people, who have unsubscribed. (Even though I don't get why) Not meant to be rude....
probably because more people are looking to be entertained than learn about improving themselves
Have an exam today at 8am, its currently almost 1am. HAVE TO CRAM BUT I NEED TO WATCH THIS.
Naliz B same man Ive got to learn 109 answers in 9hours. I'm so screwed xD
A. Schulz Holy shit that's a ton, how did it go?
Naliz B Goodluck man!
I've passed tokyo ghoul fan! Totally not worth the stress tho haha, especially cuz it was an oral exam. So if you have nothing to say it pretty embarassing, for me it's a different feel then just giving a paper in ;p
Got three questions I literally haven't learned by myself, but passed it due to talking before with colleagues and remembered what they said :D
A. Schulz Well, Glad to know that!
I share many of your videos and strategies with my first year community college students! Many thanks for providing creative and "fun" educational videos that engage students!!
Love your content. Have bought a timer for every one in my class and we watched your video. They were thoroughly chufffed and loved getting a hack to to break procrastination.. Legend 👍
Definitely one of your best videos. Very helpful, thank you Thomas!
Great video. I was so stressed at work about this one issue I believed to be insurmountable. I kept neglecting it and the problem started to grow and grow. I’ve just started to use the online Pomodoro timer and now I’m finally tackling it. Still a way to go yet but it’s really helping!
Writing down the distractions was new for me... thank you kindly for the tip.
Yes! This is exactly what I needed and when I needed it, Thank you Tom!
Thank you for alwyas being so helpful! this is your true calling. To teach people how to function efficiently.
I watched another video of his on the pomodoro technique and I can say it's worked wonders for me.
Procrastinate for 25 minutes then work for 5 minutes, probably I'd be more productive than I am now...
Procrastinate for 22 minutes and you can fit an anime episode in. Lol.
The thing is, that might actually be a good way to ease into it, you could literally set and use the timer exactly like that, there is no reason it is impossible to do so. Then every so often, say every 10 days, you increase the work end by 5 more mins at a time until you get to where you are doing a more significant amount of work and less procrastination.
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I've been using the Tide app since watching this video last week and it honestly has increased my productivity SO much. I've been able to sit down and study with no interruptions for up to two hours. I finished a lab report in roughly six hours, which normally would've taken me a total of nearly eight by the time I put my phone down and started working. I also was able to read and type up a book synopsis in only eight hours, including my short five minute breaks every 45 mins or so. Thank you for this video! I'm definitely going to recommend the Pomodoro technique to friends and classmates.
Great tips! Thanks for uploading!
This is great Thomas. Have read about Pomodoro many times, and never really used it. You explained the advantages much more clearly and compellingly. Thanks!
Thanks for the help! I applied this to my report due soon and it helped me get it past the conceptualizing stage! If only I could jump into papers the way don't hesitate to edit new youtube videos....
You really are a great help mate.
Chefs are awesome!
I always use the pomodoro method because it helped me to mange and focus on one or more things for 25 minutes and atually it dramatically changed my whole study life.I always combine it with watching study with me sessions because it's so quiet and I feel like I am studying with someone.Please do more study with me videos.I really enjoy your videos😀
Love how your channel is growing! The hard work is paying off! 😊👍👍 This was so helpful, thank you!
As a French man I laughed when you asked your friend for help :P
So glad I've discovered this channel. Awesome stuff!
always always enjoy your videos.
I guess over the time, by watching your video, you've become my moral support in my assignment and presentations and university work on the overall. I am in my last semester now and I am just very grateful. I will always comeback to your videos, it will remind me of the good times I spent working my a** off for my degree :). thanks champ 💜
Awesome work as always!
Thanks Thomas, very inspiring!
incredibly helpful thank you thomas
This is super helpful. I managed to get around 3 hours of study done last night with it. Highly recommend the Tomighty programme as well.
thank you so much!! those apps you linked are super helpful!
oh, I so needed this. This seems like a method to my liking
Thanks for the video! It definitely helps! I can now finish my paper with ease without having to worry if I get it done on time due to my procrastinating. Thanks a lot!
Thank you so much for this video! Really helpful. Definitely going to start using this method!
God bless you for blessing people,
I love your channel.
bless this guy. bless him
I just finished your book for the second time. Its an amazing book, and i am planing on doing a video about you and CIG!!!
keep it up
Igor Ćuk good for you
What is the name of the book?
I can keep watching his videos whole day... Time goes off so quickly watching his videos.
Yes yes yes to everything in this video! I use your study with me video sometimes even if I am already in the library, I really need to get over that starting point! I didn't know about the distraction sheet, I'm gonna try that :)
Great video as a full time college student with kids this helps me out a lot
I use that technique frequently, but I've never thought about writing down distractive thoughts. That's an amazing tip
Thanks
It works for me, but I do make a list. Due to low dopamine it helps me focus which is my main problem. After about 15 minutes I feel like I'm going to die if I don't break. Then when 20 minutes is over and I have total focus, I get excited and wired. Glad to hear you don't have to break after 25 minutes.
thanks thomas sir. first time used the pomodoro technique. its really good
Finally watched this! Thanks for the video!
I needed this last week
Thank you for this video. I've been trying out using the timer and taking breaks; it helps. Thanks for helping me study with these tips. :)
Love your videos!!! Keep it up !!
Used to do pomodoro for studying and it worked well. now that i'm working from home some days i've been procrastinating so much! thanks for the helpful video and the reminder that this technique works! also just downloaded Tide and love it! it's a beautiful app.
Thomas, as much as I admire your drive and content, you have covered this topic to death over several other videos.
Yes I did watch this video so I can procrastinate my genetics paper. However, this was very helpful and I also added lots of your videos to my watch later playlist. You sir, just earned another subscriber. THANKS A LOT!
i was killing time before bed and found this and a few others and just wanted to say thank you. trying to get that last push to get a career certification and want to not waste time before my test.
The way am literally procrastinating now and have been for about 2/3 hours
I've been procrastinating this entire week ._.
AMAZING ADVICE, HOPE THAT I WILL MAKE IT OF A GOOD USE
I use that Study With Me Video pretty often. Quality content, not gonna lie.
Excellent channel, thank you.
Love your content!
almost 500k, congrats Thomasss
GREAT TIPS! I started using TIDE and is an excellent app! THANKS!!
Have law finals in 2,5 weeks. The Pomodoro Technique is saving my life!
I went to a culinary arts school, even tho i changed my career to design later, but the mise en place, is something that stuck with me since i learn it and i use it for EVERYTHING, homework, work, even cleaning the house, so it is such a powerful weapon, i always thought why no one mention it when it comes to productivity so i am glaaaad you did :D
Nice video, love it!
That's a great way to help me not procrastinate, this procrastination of watching this video was well worth it.
Great video, really helpful
Wow thanks for the insight. I am definitely going to try to write down my distractions for later because I always need to search something when I've just started my work
I watched this video yesterday
I tried this technique today
And I can't believe
Oh my God
I never seen myself soooo focused and committed to studies
Tide is one best app for implementing it
I strongly recommend it
Now I know what to do
Thankyou sooooooooooooo much Mr. Frank!
You will be one of the main reasons for my success
Great video, Tom.
Thank you Thomas
I'm gonna try this one!
Thanks man, I hope this advice will work on me.
Man thank you so much. You are amazing.