How to Stop Procrastinating & Get Work Done | Productivity Tips & Hacks
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- Procrastination happens to everyone. Here are my best productivity tips and hacks to help you stop procrastinating and get more work done. These tips are inspired by my own recent experiences working on the Artist of Life Workbook, as well as books by Steven Pressfield and Cal Newport. Links to everything below!
// Mentioned
→ The War of Art by Steven Pressfield | amzn.to/2xWHuRe
→ Process creating the Artist of Life Workbook | bit.ly/2fIOabL
→ Deep Work by Cal Newport | amzn.to/2ga6jjv
→ Spotify: Deep Focus | spoti.fi/2tszcPo
→ Spotify: Piano in the Background | spoti.fi/2sXS8VB
→ Forest App | www.forestapp.cc/en/
→ Self Care Date video | bit.ly/2tJUibN
→ Productivity Playlist | bit.ly/2xx4rbK
// Related
→ NEW: 10 Habits to Be More Organized & Productive | bit.ly/3ayYDBL
→ Productive Day in My Life | bit.ly/2oubjXi
→ How to Prioritize & Be More Productive | bit.ly/2ZpXkTh
→ Get Your Life Together: Work & Productivity Challenge | bit.ly/2Qpfz2r
What are your best tips on beating procrastination and resistance? How do you focus and get work done? Comment below with your tips bc I seriously want to hear them!!
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"You procrastinate because you're scared" is the most true thing I have every heard in my whole life
Me too! I got a short attack when she said those words 😂
Emma D agreed!
Mee tooooo
Emma D YES
Not for me though, I don't get scared, just lazy, fear and laziness are very different, I also (most of the time) finish things as early as possible
My procrastination is actually hours of learning, I learn stuff more advance than my lessons tbh
*is procrastinating by watching her videos*
Cerulean literally me.
OMG yes.
I didn’t wanna admit it, but yeah
Same I have 4 *subjects* to do with *five* assignments on *each subject*
Same lol
How to beat procrastination and get your work done:
1. Identify Resistance - awareness
2. Take Action - break it down into small tasks
3. Set an End Time - put a space to work in
4. Set the Mood - outside resources
4. Journal - meditate before starting to work to calm and clear your mind
Loise Bañez thank you! ❤️
I just stop procrastinating by posting these steps to my wall
Well said Loise!
It don't show me your complete list
Ends at 4
Tips:
• take action (baby step)
• set time deadline (get flow state)
• using music (or whatever to set the mood)
• journal and/or meditate before you get to work
Stop scrolling down and go back to do work
Roi Arthur thank you 😂👌
I needed that .
Roi Arthur thank you
Roi Arthur urrghhjj I NEEDED THAT and you know whaaattt??? i’ll stop procrastinating by writing this comment and start working on writing my paper. THANK YOU!!!
When you see this post, stop for a second and keep scrolling anyways....
I need help
*as I procrastinate*
Leger Demain same here 😅😑
same lol
Honestly, this was so helpful, I just wrote the history essay I've been avoiding all weekend in 20 minutes!
i’m watching this video while procrastinating on my history essay. i’ve also been avoiding it all weekend. you did it in 20 minutes. i can do it too, thank you.
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Lavendaire thank you very much for such useful information and for russian subtitles! It's so nice that you take care of your russian subscribers 😍😉
hopefully next is filipino :)
@@yanxxd.3341 yasss!
When I procrastinate I ask myself "How do I want to feel at the end of the day?" and anticipating the good feeling that I will have when I get some important task done helps me to take action :-) and treat myself
boingboing102 that’s great!
Love this tip.
This is such a great tip!
Thank you :-)
boingboing102 that’s an AWESOME tip, friend!
Too busy procrastinating right now so I'm gonna put this on my watch later list
harkirat k i died hahah
HHHHHA AAHHA
That's what I did haha
Sameee
I added it to WATCH LATER on 2018 and finally watched it on 2019 HAHA
It really helped! :)
I m so inspired by you 🌸happy to see you here ✌🏾 This video also motivated me so much
Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done. The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. In life, people tend to wait for good things to come to them. And by waiting, they miss out.
Is it okay if I procrastinate by watching how to stop procrastinating videos 🤔😭😭
Tee Bellamy 🤣
Tee Bellamy this course really helped me out it might help you out to craigehardel.com/
Yes it's ok unless you're gonna get work done after that
@@craigehardel1308 is that your own website? I-
Tee Bellamy MEEEEE literally right now!!!
I like the definition that procastination is basically the fear of doing something because it so important. I find the things that are most important to me take me so long to do and it always makes me feel so guilty that I put them off and it's because I'm so afraid that in the end I might fail. Knowing that procastination is a form of fear helps me come to terms with it alot more and it feels like...I'm not the only one who feels that way. I don't know about other people but when I know I'm not the only one feeling something it makes me feel like I'm in it with someone else even if I don't know them...and the thought of having that "togetherness" makes me feel so much stronger. Does that even make sense?
Giselle La Chatte It totally does! I feel the same way about it. Today I decided to take a baby step and to finally start planning my dissertation that I’ve dreaded to think about for the whole summer break lol. I think planning it out will help me to stress less and to not put it off till the last few days before deadline 😅 To some people creating this “atmosphere” to get you started seems stupid but I really cannot do it other way.
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You give the best advice♥️
Well, 2020 isn’t going too well so far
That's the word procrastinating i ask to myself many times can't even answer hahah and someone answers it and that's u Lavendaire, thank u for sharing this empowering video it really helps a lot. ❤️ God bless u more 😇
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Hi!! Here is a tip, when i'm reading or studying i record my desk and the things that i'm doing in time lapse, so i can't grab my phone because i don't want to ruin that and when i finish i can see all my work getting done and it motivates me ✨✨✨
Nt. That’s freaking cool!!
Nice!
Omg that is actually so motivating I wanna try that :D
That's literally so cool , not even kidding, I'm gonna try this
I dont have time lapse on my phone...
Well i guess i won't do my homeworks
I am the queen of procrastination, it's seriously a problem. Thank you for this post.
then maybe I'm the princess haha
If I downloaded the Forest app I wouldn't have a tree... I'd have a desert.
lol 🤣
Lmao
I feel like for some people procrastination might come from feeling overwhelmed by a certain task and not being able to do it on your own. Then it is important to recognize that we might need a little help to get ahead, which is totally fine and everybody should be open to admit that. So then the first thing might be finding that person or group that can maybe redirect our thoughts or help structure something with us.
Just a little addition :) Loved the video💌
this was so helpful thank you. If I could get an award for procrastination!!! my cabinet would be full of awards ;)
I think we can all relate 😂
Me too!😊
I have an essay to write.....#bruh
Same here, i think resistance is the biggest barrier i have ever faced in my path of fulfilling my golas..
same
Hello Aileen, my name is Stephanie. Last night, when I had had enough, enough of the rut I've been in, enough of my inability to properly organize my thoughts and enough of my lack of strength, to fight the urge to procrastinate, I cam across your channel.. I've watch about 4 or 5 different videos and they have all struck a chord with me. I want to thank you! I'm amazed at the effect your videos have had on me in this extremely short amount of time!! So, thank you for creating your channel and posting these videos, you are definitely making a difference in the world 🙂!
I just got about an hour's worth of work done on a project I haven't touched for about 2 weeks because I watched this video right before. Thanks for helping me to focus.
I'm listening to the deep focus playlist you suggested. Also, after you spoke about doing "baby steps" it made me want to make a bullet-pointed list of every tiny baby step I needed to do to finish the project so I would have the satisfaction of checking off each one.
I'm happy to say that I've completed about a fifth of the baby-steps task list, within this last 60 minutes! Thanks again for putting this video out there.
Although I don’t agree that procrastination always comes from fear (I think for me and for others procrastination often comes from laziness and lack of discipline and bad habits), I think these are really good tips! I’m excited to use these tips, thanks 🙂
Yes so true
I procrastinate...I do everything at the last moment and I hate it. My mind gets overwhelmed with everything I have to get done so I spend my time putting out fires and doing "urgent" things...
Eduardo Aceves Same. Dw you are not alone 😅 change is possible though. Be praying for you 👍
Same here, we can and we will change!
Same
I love, love music but for some reason it hinders my productivity big time lol. For example, I can’t listen to any type of music when I’m trying to study, even if it’s just instrumental, and complete silence is just too boring, so what I’ve found really helpful is listening to coffee shop background noise. The 7hr vid called “Coffee shop murmur sounds” is my favourite because I can’t make out what anyone is saying so it doesn’t end up distracting me. Similarly, listening to a podcast/audiobook instead of music when I’m doing chores seem to make time go by a lot quicker and I’m also learning something new at the same time! :)
Aimee B oh interesting! For me, I can’t listen to music with lyrics or else I’ll start singing along or get distracted haha. The music has to be soft and instrumental.. not exciting beats or I’ll start dancing 😂
1. Take action
2. Set timeline/deadline
3. Work when in your flow state
4. Journal/meditate
Thanks Lavendaire for this useful video :) I have subscribed to your channel. I'd like to mention i've been using the Procrastination Elimination Method by John Isaac as well... im having amazing success with it!
I love the deep focus playlist! ⭐️ I find that procrastination can sometimes happen due to poor habits. Over time, I've established better routines so that I don't even think about avoiding a task. Every morning when I wake up, my first hour of the day is dedicated to doing my TH-cam work. Then, after my day job, I come home and do at least another hour. It's become a part of my routine and a daily habit that I do without resistance. Plus, I regularly check in on my 'why' and my purpose for doing what I do. This keeps me aligned with the reasons behind why I need to put in the work! This is a reminder to myself to stay on task and keeps me motivated, especially on days when I feel too tired or lazy to do anything ❤️
Kisarhi that’s wonderful!! Yes building a routine and knowing you WHY really helps a ton. :) you’re doing amazing!
i was procrastinating when she posted :0
me too
Same here
Same
Maria Neko me too
Haha got you. Good luck with your work!!
I was actually procrastinating my study while watching this video, but you motivated me and made me go straight back to work. Thank you so much🙈🌼
I have an updated productivity/organization video! → 10 Habits to Be More Organized & Productive | bit.ly/3ayYDBL
What are your latest productivity habits that are working for you in 2020?
I journal before work ☺
where did you get your headphones they look beautiful
Cm 11 1
I love how you describe procrastination! The fear of doing something because it is important, and then the fear of failure. One thing that helps me to stop becoming distracted and procrastinating is to keep a piece of paper or notebook beside me and if I need to, jot down things that are distracting me or that I need to do, or would like to do. Then I know that I can explore whatever it is I wanted to do later, and get back to the task at hand! :)
The most Pretty Lifestyle TH-camr!
Way outta your league. JK JK 😂
Not true
Whenever I watch these types of videos, I end up making them as my background "noise" (if that makes sense) and I end up just not listening and learning from them but this video, honestly, is the only one I focused on for the whole entire time and I learned a lot. Thank you so much for this. And with that, you just got yourself a new subscriber.
By the way, you're so gogeous. 😍
“Don’t ever give yourself the option not to do something or it will never get done”
-My Beloved and Wise Piano Teacher
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❤️ Here are the timestamps for this video:
0:21 - What is procrastination + The War of Art
1:09 - Creating the 2018 Artist of Life Workbook
1:49 - What is the smallest, easiest, next step that I can take towards this goal?
3:10 - Set an end time
5:09 - Set the mood
6:08 - Forest app
6:51 - Journaling and meditation
Check out more videos on PRODUCTIVITY in this playlist → bit.ly/2xx4rbK
And don't forget to open up the description for links to all things mentioned. Love you guys!! 😍
Lavendaire aileeeen where did you get your fabulous shirt 😍
it's from F21 years ago... haha
May I know what brand headphones you have?? They looked so nice omg
Sudio headphones
Love your videos, you will be an awesome life coach. Can you make a video on 'how to free yourself from the online world'
Compared to most other „beat procrastination“ videos on TH-cam, this was the most helpful. There you go, yet again.
How to stop procrastinating:
Stop reading comments and close the video
Not before you watch it
Patrick Not-Star & get back to work
Oof
I’ve gotta watch it first.
Thank u for this 😂🙏
I have just discovered your channel today and I think you have already changed my life. I didn't know how to get out of a "rut" and stop the procrastination. Thank you, your positivity is inspiring.
The aesthetics of your channel is incredible! Thank you for making useful and beautiful videos 💖
Aileen, these are great tips! Love Forest 🌳 recommendation, a brilliant Pomodoro alternative to helping to get things done! 📚
Thank you aileen 🥺
I hope you do not stop making videos, either it is just meditating music or your daily vlogs, it resonates the positive vibes and i love that
I will continue to giving my positive energy too to other as simple as replying text nicely 🥺🥺
Love it! WOOOOW!!
watching this when my exams are tmr lmao how productive
Lisa oppa good luck
Lisa oppa good luck!!
Lisa poppa I'm late but good luck
all the best. i have proclaimed myself as the goddess of good marks, and i bless you.
The book “the 5 second rule” is AMAZING when it comes to the fight with procrastination, it’s practical and simply life changing
This is literally the most helpful and motivating vídeo about procrastination I’ve seen, thanks for sharing the tips! I’m in love with your channel
I needed this boost of confidence. I want to be productive and I want to get things done. I just can’t get myself to do that sometimes. And this helped me in a way that I can still do other things than work, but still have time to work. Thank you so much! 💕
Step by step the jug gets filled. Thanks for your great videos and tips dear Aileen!
I love when creators put time stamps for their videos.
Life changing tool for me was setting timers for most of my tasks - whether it’s planning a major work project or prepping my coffee for the next morning.
Love your style! Just taking action is the best advice ever. So many get stuck in thought.
I love how your advice in this vid is really unique and different from the typical ones. Thank you!!
I can't thank you enough for this video 😊
It is 1.30 am here and I have just finished watching this .. I desperately needed to hear these words ..right words at right moment. I'm looking forward to apply these tips from tomorrow morning.. I'm a new subscriber here.. you are awesome ..💚
this channel has a very calming aesthetic. Makes me wanna arrange my work space and get back to work
YOU DESERVE ALL THE LOVE AND SUBSCRIBERS
THANK YOU!
i'll watch this video tomorrow
What a timing video... I am really affecting with procrastinating nowadays 😥😥.. you are always doing such a great job that's why I love you so much Aileen 💕... This video helps me a lot... Thanks my love 💞
I like the Forest App 😍😍 thank you 🌲🌱
thanx for being there
That part about procrastinating out of fear is so true. Just simply taking action is something I've learned to do over time and it's the reason I wear a bracelet with the quote "Just Do It".
I found this video at the perfect time. Being a working college student who's trying to better the mind, body, and soul can be extremely difficult. Depression is one of the main reasons I procrastinate and facing resistance head on has helped a lot. Your advice was golden!
FOREST SOUNDS SO CUTE THANK YOU! Im a huge procastinator when it comes to writting essays or a deep clean in my room. Dont get me wrong, I love cleaning sometimes and am a hard worker but you're so right on the resistance and just pushing myself at the "deep work" stage. Thank youu for sharing. I def like the app idea.
thank you so much for your advice! I have an exam in four days and have been procrastinating for the last month! Can't wait to try your advices!
I'm an arabic fan for you...You taught me alot..It's hard to me to find arabic different sources for somene like you ..I'm happy to find your channel.Thank you♥
This was very useful and each tip flowed into the next. I'm so glad I stopped and watched. I even took notes!
I truly appreciate all your strategies you mentioned. I hope they works better for me than previous ones.
Very, very helpful tips I will keep in mind when school starts up again! I love how all your videos you admit you aren't perfect but you keep trying your best to do your best. Practice makes progress!
Aileen, this was such a helpful video and I love the concept of equating procrastination with resistance. I think that procrastination comes in several forms which is why its so hard to defeat it. Thank you for these hacks; I can tackle this semester
"Deep focus" and "piano in the background" are my fav playlists too for working 😄😄
Cleaning off my desk is part of my getting started ritual. Thanks for the great ideas.
great tips! you kind of said it with the journaling stuff. but it can help to find and remind yourself of why you need to do what you are putting off and think of how good you will feel when you get it done, the sense of relief to get it done, or the pride of a good result. sometimes it can help to also think of the negative things that will happen if you don't do what you need to do, but just don't get stuck there, use both to your leverage.
Very helpful!! Thank you!!
so helpful. thank you!
Your channel is so amazing! You send beautiful messages and enhance everyone's lives! Thank you for being such a good person!💗
"We all are work in progress".....loved that line💖
The problem I find myself in is that I don't need to learn to be "productive" but I rather should learn to chill more, if that makes any sense ?🤷♀️ I sometimes want to do so many things that I get overwhelmed by it. Even when I was productive the whole day and did a lot of work I still don't feel at ease before going to bed. Like if that still wasn't enough. Maybe that's because I'm a really insecure person and I try to work hard to get "better". I know my standards will only rise with that and that will get me nowhere... but I just can't help it😣
Littlemisssusuwatari this is another issue then. You need to be grateful and appreciative for the work you’ve done in the day and learn to relax & feel that it’s enough. Ambitious people will always have a never ending to do list. But focus on the PROGRESS you’ve made in your day instead of how much you have left to do. Celebrate your progress!
Lavendaire Thank you for your answer! 😊 you are right! I will try to incorporate more gratitude in my life like this.
I usually hate these types of videos but yours was great! :) btw I have this big project on November 15th and I realized that doing one thing at a time really helps!
Thank you for suggesting Deep Focus!
Great tips, thank you!
after watched this, I've been working on a project that had been my biggest fear for weeks. 2h has past and I'm not scared of it anymore and I feel so relieved! can't thank you enough really.
Who else is currently procrastinating while they’re watching this video?😂🙋🏽♀️
Heh
During my internship last year I learned about the "baby steps" we called them "little wins". I think it's important to focus on the little wins towards your goal vs always feeling overwhelmed about the bigger picture or task you have to get done.
🌱Glad I saw this video because it reminded me of effective that was for me!
Loved your channel inmediately!! Thanks for the advice ✨
This has been the most useful video I have watched to be more productive!!! Thank you so much, Aileen 💖 keep doing what you do
*I love your voice and your confidence♡♡*
thanks for the help!💗 gonna go do my math now ☺️
Katie Grace I see you everywhere
fine;))
I already love this channel. This is beautiful and inspiring.
One of the best channels I have ever found.
Haha I totally recognize the "motivating yourself in your journal"! I also started with morning pages just to clear my mind before work, and after a while it naturally became things like "OK, when I'm at work, I just have to do this and this, and then I can be proud of myself! And then when I'm home, I can work on my video! Yes, I can do it!" :D
I enjoyed the video! You go in depth, but not too much. :) As for tips, I only have one video about productivity for now, but it's a bit in the same theme. I think most tips are different, so I think complements well with your video: it also has some tricks on reducing resilience. I hope it can help someone! :)
"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you." -The Bible🌺
bullshit! XD
@@cheeseburger5716 There isn't a need to be mean..to someone it's true to someone it isn't.
Bu please be nicer! :)
Procastination almost killed my dreams... I procastinated starting my youtube channel for one year bt thank God
Oh my gosh I've been looking for that for so long you are a blessing angel thank you!
I always come to your channel when I wanna relax. Your background is so bright and clean. That also helps me to improve my English cause I love the way you speak :)
anyone else watching this whilst procastinating oops
Now that I think of it, take action is the hardest part! I always procrastinate to exercise. The easiest next step is to get out of bed. 💪
This was the most realistic and practically possible video on how to beat procrastination. Thank you so much for this! Love your videos. More than that I love how you support the environment so much 💚
i turned on notifications for you because the content you create is so important. Teach me your ways, sensei !
Thank's Aileen ( :
“You procrastinate because you’re scared”- Lavendaire👏
Thank you for the upload!
Love this channel so much❤️
Love your resistance explanation - that is so true.