how I stopped procrastinating

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  • @lucie432
    @lucie432 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7480

    Me: opens TH-cam to procrastinate
    Ruby: not. on. my. watch

    • @thirteenwolfies
      @thirteenwolfies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      hahahaha exactly!

    • @opheliawinfrey9501
      @opheliawinfrey9501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Fanny Bhl 😂💯👏🏼😂

    • @felipes9395
      @felipes9395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      I’m procrastinating wactching a video on how not to procrastinate

    • @abigailhutchinson5487
      @abigailhutchinson5487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same 😬

    • @kerryann1236
      @kerryann1236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      LOL! this was exactly my sequence of events

  • @annamariaburroni2674
    @annamariaburroni2674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3243

    "Your promises to yourself are just as important as external ones": my new motto!

    • @louisegrigg1118
      @louisegrigg1118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anna Burroni ❤️❤️

    • @nirjaaa5882
      @nirjaaa5882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      💜

    • @preguicagucci
      @preguicagucci 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      That moment when you can't even keep your external promises. :(

    • @sanasdiary4851
      @sanasdiary4851 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heyy,i was wondering if you could help me reach my goal of 550 subs ? Thankyou ♥️

    • @the_bob_147
      @the_bob_147 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Simple solution: don't promise yourself anything

  • @evelynratnakumar2556
    @evelynratnakumar2556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1889

    I like how one of Ruby's distractions is an urge to tidy up her room 😂

    • @DemetriPanici
      @DemetriPanici 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Evelyn Ratnakumar ya like isn’t that still productive 😂

    • @marekkapusta7825
      @marekkapusta7825 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      I am the same. When I'm supposed to sit and do something (study, read, write something...), I start noticing all the mess I was ignoring before.

    • @jazzphitaksombat877
      @jazzphitaksombat877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I do that before I start anything so it doesn’t distract me later

    • @lunamoone5231
      @lunamoone5231 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Marek Kapusta same

    • @jaqui4524
      @jaqui4524 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do the same 🤣

  • @nonamelol6939
    @nonamelol6939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4533

    "how I stopped procrastinating"
    me: ooh.
    also me:
    *save to watch later*

    • @DemetriPanici
      @DemetriPanici 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      no name lol facts 😂

    • @acelinliu2540
      @acelinliu2540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      quite same. this is the third time I open this video!

    • @user-di4js6xw9n
      @user-di4js6xw9n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I legit did that😂😂😂

    • @almadelic2535
      @almadelic2535 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I actually got over 3k videos in my watch later playlist lol

    • @nonamelol6939
      @nonamelol6939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@almadelic2535 that's what i call procrastinating. i only have 1.7k and i have watched about 1 third.

  • @ayellowpapercrown6750
    @ayellowpapercrown6750 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1028

    The thing with resistance is that I’d rather stare at a white wall for hours than do work

  • @ashleymechaella
    @ashleymechaella 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1408

    when u read the book of Harry Potter, your voice sounds like Hermione Granger😳

    • @mi-y
      @mi-y 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      It's actually the thick British accent

    • @aishwaryaatapattu4248
      @aishwaryaatapattu4248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah...that's ture....📚

    • @caravb5906
      @caravb5906 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@mi-y its actually a Southern English accent

    • @zumanahjafar8198
      @zumanahjafar8198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      No that's British accent but her talking style is Just Harmony Granger,!

    • @artdaze
      @artdaze 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg it does! :0

  • @3191mal
    @3191mal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +443

    DON'T YOU GUYS THINK SHE IS GETTING MORE AND MORE GORGEOUS?? I can't!! she's so pretty!!

  • @lilmotato5941
    @lilmotato5941 4 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    This is for everyone who wants a summary or are in a time crunch 🌻🌻🌻
    1 ) make a time table
    2 ) set healthy timetables ( don’t take more than you can chew)
    3 ) recognise your distractions and try to eliminate them
    4 ) have a side to do list next to you to record intrusive thoughts that come to your mind so you can write them down and get back to work
    5 ) start with the hard and daunting tasks as they have the most resistance. You can also start with a quick easy thing first to get motivated and start on the bigger task
    6 ) pomodoro method, tell yourself that you’re going to work on it for just 30 min or 10 min as starting a task is usually the hardest.
    I’d like to say add that taking care of yourself is also productive because done beat yourself if you procrastinate. Have a lovely week hope everyone is with their loved ones and doing alright in such turbulent times ❤️❤️

    • @avariver8974
      @avariver8974 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awww thankyou! This was very helpful. I hope you have a lovely week too!

    • @seph1109
      @seph1109 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @EllyChang
    @EllyChang 4 ปีที่แล้ว +917

    Ruby...I related so much when you said, if you are too ambitious, it can be demotivating and have a backlash effect on you! I’m a med student in korea and I’m literally piled up with work. I start my day by making a loooong list of everything I need to get done but end the end of the day, I don’t get much done, but I’m left with more worries, self-blame and low key depression. Love this vlog where you talk about these useful things! Let us not get defeated by this situation😂❤️❤️

    • @qwerty8382
      @qwerty8382 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      You might already do this but, best way to arrange to do lists are; red, orange, green. More urgent to least urgent. ❤️🧡💚 If you make sure to complete all the red urgent tasks, and miss a few green ones or an orange, at least you did the hardest/most important stuff.

    • @3BenjNZr
      @3BenjNZr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      안녕하세요
      화이팅!

    • @nirjaaa5882
      @nirjaaa5882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I agree with every word you said... I'm studying for chartered accountancy in India and I often stress about how much work I have to complete... This makes me so anxious that my productivity and motivation to study drops.
      Thanks Ruby for this vedio... You talked about some great points!

    • @sukanshigarg6051
      @sukanshigarg6051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yah...that's so true. . But you once achieve it the feeling is ........!!!

    • @sukanshigarg6051
      @sukanshigarg6051 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nirjaaa5882 al the best future c.a

  • @zahra7755
    @zahra7755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    4:33 I don’t know why such a simple thing like sprinkling stars makes me so happy.

    • @ayeshas564
      @ayeshas564 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even me !!!

    • @ZEN1TSUUUYT
      @ZEN1TSUUUYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are sweet at 💓

    • @tiffprendergast
      @tiffprendergast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zahra it just is

    • @sanjana3273
      @sanjana3273 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly it was so lovely that it made my day

  • @iibloxibea3910
    @iibloxibea3910 4 ปีที่แล้ว +823

    Anyone else putting something off while watching this vid...

    • @radi8400
      @radi8400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      More like... Some things ... 😂😭

    • @alsonio5216
      @alsonio5216 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me!!!!

    • @jasodasahu7242
      @jasodasahu7242 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No

    • @evagray7734
      @evagray7734 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually I'm watching this video to procrastinate,Sad N true🙄😰

    • @peetasburntbread7919
      @peetasburntbread7919 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got math, English, history, science, geography and Spanish due on Monday, two days from now, and I haven't done a single thing.

  • @massiveharrypotterfan87
    @massiveharrypotterfan87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +367

    “Wise words from professor dumbledore” I like it!

  • @alicew962
    @alicew962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    You know she's studious and productive when she says that she procrastinates by tidying her room or reading a book.

  • @Slam_24
    @Slam_24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    Perfect timing.
    I feel like I went from top student to bottom student because of the procrastinating that's festered around this quarantine period.
    I really hope I get over it soon because this year is my senior High School year and COVID has already made it stressful.

    • @SoumilSahu
      @SoumilSahu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'm a sophomore in college and I share this feeling! Went from being super focused to now just existing as the days pass

    • @Slam_24
      @Slam_24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@SoumilSahu So sorry for you!
      For the first time in a long time, I've finished the autumn break with half of my holiday homework overdue and uncompleted. It's ruining me. :(

    • @Ayot793
      @Ayot793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Don't stress too much about it most people are going through the same thing let's just try to gradually get back into it. I'm in a similar situation, I used to put in 100% effort into studying then as soon as we got quarantined I couldn't bring myself to touch my books. I only completed online homework that was being marked.

    • @Slam_24
      @Slam_24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Sushiplate Yumyum As an aspiring writer myself, I understand how horrible it is when procrastination begins.

    • @Slam_24
      @Slam_24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Ayot793 Thanks, I never knew how bad it was until I started messaging my class of 2020 group. Turns out, nearly everyone is in the same boat. I hope the teachers understand this. I almost want the year to continue into 2021 just to give us more authentic time once this is all over.

  • @claudia4605
    @claudia4605 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    1. To-Do lists + Timetables
    2. Identifying Distractions

  • @eduardaaraujo9039
    @eduardaaraujo9039 4 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    I can't work with timetables, my tasks always last longer than I predicted

    • @AnnaHans88
      @AnnaHans88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      This is what I've NEVER understood about time tables. It is simply impossible to stay within the set time frame. Tasks for me always vary in time. So they basically become useless.

    • @annacibiniak2268
      @annacibiniak2268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Not for everyone I guess, I have the same problem but I just always give myself more time even if I don't think I need it

    • @blahblahshutup6024
      @blahblahshutup6024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      This was the main reason why I switched to To-Do lists. It's pretty flexible and allows you to accomplish tasks without any hassle. Also, check out the concept of time-boxing, it might give you some ideas.

    • @florazul-1191
      @florazul-1191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Impossible to me, to be honest. I will get more stressed with time restriction because I know my brain needs time to understand things properly. I think I am pretty mental when it comes to study- I don't do " to do lists" but I have an idea of the subjects I want to study for the day. If I don't make it, I adjust the following day. Because I had some serious anxiety before, I became a bit more relaxed for my own sake. The truth is, with college, it is sometimes, hard to be super worried with aesthetic and beautiful notes, it is more important to be effective. I like beautiful notes - I always write, so it is important to be visually appealing- but the Instagram or TH-cam perfect study notes, impossible.
      Sorry about my English, not my native language.

    • @blahblahshutup6024
      @blahblahshutup6024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@florazul-1191 I guess they work for me because I'm an intrapersonal learner and I like to plan my day beforehand. I can understand why these techniques won't work for everyone and that's fine because we're all different.

  • @jenniferchristian8115
    @jenniferchristian8115 4 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    As someone who has ADHD this is so useful without being patronising so thank you xx

    • @RubyGranger8
      @RubyGranger8  4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      That means a lot :)xx

    • @IshaSharma11
      @IshaSharma11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Beautiful

    • @Meg_intheclouds
      @Meg_intheclouds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same- except procrastination is so second nature to me- luckily I procrastinate big tasks by doing other things I need to do that have less resistance. But now at alevel I can’t use last minute adrenaline rushes and anxiety of failing to get stuff done and need actual organised efforts. An and diagnosis is not currently available to me, but learning coping mechanisms and finding my own systems has helped sm.
      For me my biggest thing is transitions, they take so long so now I just timetable them in and have a 5 min rule, and make it so I’m minimising the transition but making it a whole thing so when I have breaks I MOVE LOCATION- study circuits can really help where you set up tasks around a room or rooms in a house and move between them.

  • @blumeshullman8002
    @blumeshullman8002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +472

    i think my main problem is how easily I tell myself "i've done enough" even if it's not true. Then I will be stressed out for the rest of the day after just one or two tasks, because I know I should do more, but my brain keeps fighting back and telling me: "hey, you've already done one thing, which is a whole lot more than nothing, time for a reward, or two, or more!"

    • @matchasketch8224
      @matchasketch8224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Blume Shullman Hey, I have the same problem! Why don’t you just try to set yourself one extra medium-sized task each day and slowly build up?

    • @ACKtube-of3qf
      @ACKtube-of3qf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      this is interesting as i am quite the opposite anything i do is not enough so i end up stressing and procrastinating because why bother when it's not satisfying me by the end of it. Two ends of the spectrum we need to get ourselves balancing back into the middle

    • @Sophie-uq4mg
      @Sophie-uq4mg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      this is a mood

    • @sanjana3273
      @sanjana3273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sameeee....I feel like my brain keeps telling me "hey you have done enough time for a long break" and the break continues till a week 😑

    • @sanjana3273
      @sanjana3273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@arjunlamsar8358 same my exams are approaching too but the pandemic is actually making my exam dates extend and also making me lethargic. From your name i think you are an Indian probably?

  • @daphvetu2571
    @daphvetu2571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    Oh my goodness i almost procastinated watching this video

  • @mochimmi3210
    @mochimmi3210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Here is my motivation to stop procrastinating: “Life is a gift, study and you will succeed to do what you love, give your future a chance” - quote by me! 💜

    • @sharaddubey1976
      @sharaddubey1976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you love you beautiful army

    • @lubnasaliha8923
      @lubnasaliha8923 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🧡

    • @stephhilditch
      @stephhilditch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is a really great perspective to have! I'm going to use this when I'm struggling to get started with me studying.

    • @mochimmi3210
      @mochimmi3210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stephhilditch ahwww glad i helped!! 💓

  • @Natalia-hb7pk
    @Natalia-hb7pk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Whenever I'm feeling too anxious I put 10-15 min on Forest and study as much as I can. When the session ends and if I'm fine, not wanting to run away in despair lol, I put another little session and it keeps on going. Like this I get many hours of work done without feeling overwhelmed 🌌

  • @pragyabhatt9001
    @pragyabhatt9001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +388

    oh my god your are literally the shy nerd in those stories who takes off her glasses and does a teensy bit of make up and people fall for you like bro you look so cute lmao

    • @jessiee4136
      @jessiee4136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      popocato kakkel she was always cute.

    • @shazam314
      @shazam314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Don't forget she removed her front bangs, which I think is a good choice.

    • @lunamoone5231
      @lunamoone5231 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ikr

  • @nahidawani7158
    @nahidawani7158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    You are becoming more and more beautiful by the passing days.

  • @caterstudios7058
    @caterstudios7058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I would just love to say that your nails look gorgeous! The colour really suits you X

  • @ZarinAnnesha
    @ZarinAnnesha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    It’s like you read my mind, I was literally procrastinating but after watching your video, I’m going to start studying!!! ♥️♥️♥️ love you!!!! Also your hair looks amaaaazing!!!!!!!

  • @victorias252
    @victorias252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I love Ruby. I’ve never known someone I can relate to this much, like our tastes in different things, interests, personality, style, etc. I’ve always felt like I’m alone and I probably won’t meet someone I can relate to or someone who’ll not think I’m strange. But after discovering her channel, subscribing, and talking to some people who watch her videos as well, I realized I am not alone and I can actually stop questioning myself and my interests. I can finally stop listening to my bullies.

    • @mississipi1103
      @mississipi1103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes ! That's exactly how I've felt after finding her channel. I've also had the same problems as you. But Ruby really helps us to accept ourselves with our quirks
      We are enough and there will always be people that will love you and accept you ♥️

    • @Helena-mk5qb
      @Helena-mk5qb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same for me... I felt lonely and weird for a long time. Getting older and going to university helped me a lot but it's true that the internet is also great for that.

    • @victorias252
      @victorias252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Miss Issipi yes. in some way, we meet people who are like us, maybe it didnt happen right away but Im really glad it did! Even if we are far from each other, it’s amazing how we can connect through this. It really helps and it builds both confidence in ourselves and relationships with others 😊👍🏻

    • @victorias252
      @victorias252 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lena Lou it is great that through youtubers like ruby, we discover that we are not alone. Thanks to the internet really! 😊

  • @unicorn4eva907
    @unicorn4eva907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    'make a list of the things that distract you'
    i get distracted by Everything
    I will literally get distracted by a speck of dirt on the floor, thinking about what the speck looks like.
    I NEED HELP

    • @emgems6667
      @emgems6667 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If ur that easily distracted and stay distracted for ages you might wanna get that checked out (/' - ' )/

    • @IshaSharma11
      @IshaSharma11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True

  • @isabelle1788
    @isabelle1788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    My favourite inspirational quote:
    “You don’t need someone to tell you that you are beautiful you are beautiful just the way you are”

    • @DemetriPanici
      @DemetriPanici 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CatConnor that’s really nice!

    • @afrozmirza9132
      @afrozmirza9132 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats a great quote. But i guess it just doesn't relate with studying.. ❣️

  • @Pschychotically
    @Pschychotically 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I like how, with time, you have become more and more meme-y while still being informative. :)

    • @gojomybiasfr
      @gojomybiasfr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Li Centia ikr I’ve noticed too

    • @DemetriPanici
      @DemetriPanici 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Li Centia practice makes perfect 😂

  • @mayapadilla9385
    @mayapadilla9385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    hi ruby!!!! Your study with me’s and your quarantine vids are really helping me in this crazy time. Thank you for being an inspiration for me and many others through all these years. Just want you to know that I genuinely appreciate you ✨✨🥰🥰

  • @engineeringbookisha
    @engineeringbookisha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    GIRLLL. THE HARRY POTTER QOUTE MADE MY DAY.

  • @alix3095
    @alix3095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ruby, I loved this video so much!! I was honestly a little skeptical going into it because I have ADHD and often when people give me procrastination advice it ends up being very surface level advice like "Just turn your phone off! Just don't procrastinate!" which isn't great when your brain chemistry is actively working against you to make you procrastinate, haha. I think no matter how many distractions I remove from my workspace I'd still find a way to procrastinate in a totally empty room. But you really broke down a lot of the reasons *why* we procrastinate, which I often struggle to figure out in my head when it comes to getting past my own mental block, and your solutions were actually so helpful as a result. I think in particular your frogs and bannisters tip and the advice to force yourself to do five minutes of work are going to end up being lifesavers for me. Thank you so much for this video!!

  • @RebelReine
    @RebelReine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    CONGRATULATIONS on 479K , Ruby!
    You have motivated me everyday for the past 6 months and I am truly grateful for that! Watching you grow this fast makes me really happy.
    And my channel is growing too!! I have just passed a 100 subs and I am really proud to tell you that!
    You are the type of person I aspire to be, everyday!

  • @tuncaozturk7538
    @tuncaozturk7538 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Pro tip:
    Stop watching this video and get your stuff done. Right. Now.

    • @appleslover
      @appleslover 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

  • @grangerproductivity
    @grangerproductivity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Was procrastinating on starting my hw and you actually uploaded so this reminds me I have work due on Monday. One thing that helps me to stop procrastination is deleting social media and games in your electronics if you use them to do work so you won’t be tempted to go to social media. This really helped me in 10th grade when our school issued no games or social media in our ipads because then students will tend to forget to check social media and play games and the class’ gpa actually improved. Hope this helps and good luck everybody. Love from a fellow study youtuber.

  • @evakuater
    @evakuater 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Tysm for posting this! I’m having more trouble nowadays as I’m in the mentality of no ones gonna check anyways and etc... 💖✨

  • @_isabellaathena
    @_isabellaathena 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a helpful video, Ruby! One of my favorite things to do is separating essays into a mini todo list by paragraph. I always stay motivated that way!

  • @liz_2878
    @liz_2878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +487

    How I stopped procrastinating: i went to therapy to cure my depression

    • @Sophia-cd2ci
      @Sophia-cd2ci 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Liz 287 I don’t think having a depressive episode that prevents you from working is the same as procrastination. One is choosing the easier of options, depression is a diagnosable illness. That being said, I’m glad that (by the sound of it) you’re getting on top of both : )

    • @mabuixa
      @mabuixa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I went to therapy and I still procrastinate, having ADHD is a daily struggle. Yesterday I spent 5h hyperfocusing on a drawing and I didn't even realise it.

    • @marshm3llow467
      @marshm3llow467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same though lol I used to beat myself up so hard watching these videos, but I've come back to them now I'm medicated and it's actually motivating! Hope you're doing okay now :)

    • @marshm3llow467
      @marshm3llow467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@Sophia-cd2ci You're right! I think a lot of us with depression blame ourselves for "procrastinating" before we were diagnosed, so that's what they were talking about. Hope you're well!

    • @jimesin
      @jimesin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yes, after years of blaming myself for being a lazy, I was diagnosed with severe depression. I'm starting my way to healing

  • @BTSARMY-vx6cq
    @BTSARMY-vx6cq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Wow, I want this badly at the moment 💜
    Love you Ruby,
    Stay safe, stay healthy, stay productive 😄

  • @mabuixa
    @mabuixa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I used to go to the library and then activate a timer on my phone, but now that I can't leave my house it's very hard not to get distracted with so many stimuli around. I have to wake up at 5h just to get everything done by 19h.

  • @riankagill
    @riankagill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    my biggest procrastination station is my mind !! i'll be doing work and then realise half an hour later i've just been staring at the sky daydreaming

  • @ctkhadijah6703
    @ctkhadijah6703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the second time I watched this video about how not to pracrastinate because one of the main problem to be a successful student in school & college is procrastination...we always faced with distractions & feeling overwhelmed which we ended up not doing the task...but watching Ruby's video definitely motivates me alot since she gives lots of effective tips to try out...Love you, Ruby

  • @joshua376
    @joshua376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    9:44 that's why exams tend to have the easier questions 1st (and I guess to calm your nerves, make u feel as if u CAN pass this exam). Or if u can't do the very first one, try maybe the 2nd or 3rd and you'll feel more motivated after answering a question u KNOW u got right.

  • @gazingatsaturn
    @gazingatsaturn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "i find that when i'm working on a white desk, I'm less likely to get distracted"
    !! YOU PUT IT INTO WORDS! I've noticed this about myself too when i switched from my temporary white desk to my current black desk in 2020 and I've since been looking to buy a new white desk just to fix my focus issue. i think you've just helped me decide to go through with that!

  • @strawberb
    @strawberb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ruby, I just realized I’ve been watching you for three years now! I would just like to thank you for all the effort you exert in your channel! You motivate me so much and in a few months now, I’ll be attending my dream university as a senior high school student (I’m from the Philippines) Thank you, I hope you have a productive week as well! 💚

  • @Nanipaji
    @Nanipaji 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I get easily distracted by phone with tiktok and instagram, so thankful for the tips :)

  • @Luz-kd8nl
    @Luz-kd8nl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Rudy, an app that I really like is Study Bunny, it works like "Pou". You can set study sessions and choose a subject. Every 10 minutes you recieve a coin, which can be used for buying things to Study Bunny, your pet. It's adorable and it has statistics so you cam track the study sessions, and there is also an optional "happy meter".
    PS: my English is not really good😂

  • @ItsSoleia
    @ItsSoleia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    of the 97 "don't procrastinate" videos I've watched in procrastination (I know cuz I've saved all of them, hehe), this is the only one where the tips are actually helpful and productive to my ADHD mind. Thank you Ruby!!

  • @Rinzler.14
    @Rinzler.14 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    As a perfectionist myself, I have now come to realise that nothing in life is perfect. To be honest that took me a long time to realise, but thats ok. Don't put pressure on yourself to be or do something perfect because it is almost near impossible to be that way or achieve it. If you do think 🤔 that way take a step back and consider if it is in fact true or not. I am not saying it isn't possible but it's really about perspective.. One persons perfection is different to anothers. Really we should call it the best we are or could do.

    • @juliab.75
      @juliab.75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much for reminding us of this. :)

    • @jessonem193
      @jessonem193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For the last sentence i would add that no one knows what's right, how's right and even you don't know it. And not only your bad times but "perfect" happy times also don't mean that it is a right to happen to or to do, and anyeay everything is inconstant. I think to overcome perfectionism and excuses for not continuing something helps to support your failures as if they are equal to your victories,even i it sounds strange but once you think "Oh again failure! Only helps me to go further and everything is going as it needs to, I like it!" and prastice this mindset, then you really start liking your mistakes and easily go through them, not repeating them, and nothing good happens from hate and aggresion on yourself, remember. Dont be amazed by everyday crap, think of it as a usual thing, it would be strange and boring without in life no matter how you wish, this is a reality.

    • @jessonem193
      @jessonem193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry for mistakes im not english speaker🤣

  • @secret_editorkataxx
    @secret_editorkataxx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ruby,thank you so much for this video!You can't imagine how much you helped me overcome this awful habit that was constantly hindering my academic progress...It took me a lot of time to realize that after my burnout period I developed it and it also took me time to overcome it and get into my productive routine again...Your video had a major contributation to the process!

  • @curlyredtales3532
    @curlyredtales3532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Related so much to this!! I’m constantly wanting to be perfect at stuff too that I’m now putting off things I actually am interested in and enjoy doing cause I want it to be right! Thanks Ruby!! 🥰

  • @annamullan9377
    @annamullan9377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Im so pleased that this video came out in the morning, so hopefully I can have a productive day. Stay safe Ruby and everyone else of course haha 💗

  • @krystynakurytsyna514
    @krystynakurytsyna514 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Also, Forest has study rooms(paid version). if your tree dies, then the trees of all the other participants die too. I think its a great way to keep each other accountable
    P.s anyone wants to join my forest room?

    • @khadijaussi2388
      @khadijaussi2388 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do u have to go premium so as to be in these class rooms?

    • @krystynakurytsyna514
      @krystynakurytsyna514 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you don’t use iOS then yes

    • @Alaa-or9mn
      @Alaa-or9mn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to join

    • @lievehaanen742
      @lievehaanen742 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd like to join! I dont know how it works tho, but I do have premium

  • @paulanthonyalcantara1012
    @paulanthonyalcantara1012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Man I've always thought that this woman is gorgeous

    • @eva3783
      @eva3783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      simp

    • @paulanthonyalcantara1012
      @paulanthonyalcantara1012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      If 'complimenting' for you means to be simp; then I might as well be one 😘❤

    • @bossochjeson3476
      @bossochjeson3476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@eva3783 cmon, she's stunning!

    • @vanillacherub6847
      @vanillacherub6847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@eva3783 why are you taking away someone else's compliment .?
      There's absolutely no Need to do that.
      I'm sorry but it makes u come off as insecure. ♡

    • @mississipi1103
      @mississipi1103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      She's the smartest girl I have ever met, and she's so sweet and precious ♥️

  • @rushaharri7875
    @rushaharri7875 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    TIP to avoid procrastinating on social media i filled my explorer page with inspiration. Like posts with people studying or notes and such which will make me feel bad about just sitting there and doing nothing. Btw its hard work to make a page like that.

  • @alinehermann7137
    @alinehermann7137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm from Brazil and your videos are helping me a lot in this quarentine. Thank you ❤️

  • @daphvetu2571
    @daphvetu2571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love your hair here by the way!

  • @mairaux
    @mairaux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This actually helped, thanks Ruby

  • @huytrinhquang155
    @huytrinhquang155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    “Your promise to yourself are just as important as external ones”
    Me (a professional procrastinator) : I hardly keep any promise, let alone the internal ones.

  • @abigail-zg2vo
    @abigail-zg2vo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m Been looking forward to this video for so long 😁! Also curly hair looks so nice on you 💕

  • @donouskamonginy6510
    @donouskamonginy6510 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos get better and better, the visuals are so interesting ! Thank you it's very inspiring !

  • @s.g2344
    @s.g2344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Lol literally watching this while still in my pjs and it's already gone 10am really need to get up 😅 x

    • @mariammalik1806
      @mariammalik1806 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I get up at 1 you get up so early

    • @s.g2344
      @s.g2344 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mariammalik1806 not according to parents, they still get up around 8am 😋 and they act like it's the afternoon when I get up 😅 xx

    • @mariammalik1806
      @mariammalik1806 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@s.g2344 seriously? Wow

    • @s.g2344
      @s.g2344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mariammalik1806 unfortunately yup 😅, my parents dont like relaxing they always need to be doing something. My dad was at the shops yesterday around 7.30am 😲😲

  • @stephhilditch
    @stephhilditch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like your tip for getting started by just working for 5 minutes - I always find starting the hardest part so I will be defo using this idea!

  • @roziesdoculife5809
    @roziesdoculife5809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    When ruby started reading harry potter and I was like 😐 "Harmoine is that you?"

  • @vizzeus
    @vizzeus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That tap under the timetable page have little forest print ... that is so cool ... pretty

  • @byunbeomgyu6908
    @byunbeomgyu6908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    She sounded like Hermione Granger when she was reading The Goblet of Fire

  • @alicechirivi
    @alicechirivi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The effort you put in this video is admirable. Thank you for being helpful and so straight to the point, you’re an amazing human being Ruby♥️

  • @thestudytubeproject5210
    @thestudytubeproject5210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Love this Ruby!!
    ~ P.S it's jade here hehe

  • @ameliaakimbaev2947
    @ameliaakimbaev2947 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video. I am currently struggling with procrastination. In one month I have exams and I am just demotivated. So, I hope y'all stay healthy and productive! 😊

  • @bernicehccheung
    @bernicehccheung 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    book recommendations during quarantine

  • @LaraAmro
    @LaraAmro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have not started the video, but girl I love YOUR HAIR in this video. Your curls looks so good and super health. Sending lots of love!

  • @pergrinhui9863
    @pergrinhui9863 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Me after a long study session -> go on TH-cam to relax -> Ruby: HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATION
    😂😭but it was useful so thank you!

  • @jasmijnverhoef9225
    @jasmijnverhoef9225 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really love how you are splitting up the video and making the structure clear! I really enjoy it! Thank you

  • @al3x052
    @al3x052 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loving your hair! ❤️

  • @loveandlilacs
    @loveandlilacs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was the best procrastination video I’ve watched! Actually helpful!

  • @niino12
    @niino12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your hair looks amazing 😍😍

  • @janaeiskonfektknisterpapie7004
    @janaeiskonfektknisterpapie7004 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These tipps are gold! Not that usual stuff and easy to practice, I love it!

  • @nivethasivakumar3740
    @nivethasivakumar3740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was studying with your study with me just an hour ago💜😍😍.. thanks for this video...I had my lunch and started procrastinating for about 30 minutes..its like you read my mind...It's my birthday 💜💜..God why Am I so pumped upppppppp?????😭😍

    • @Themankiratshow
      @Themankiratshow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HAPPPPPYYYY BIRTHDAYYYYY♥️

    • @Mae-ic4pd
      @Mae-ic4pd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      happy birthday, hope you'll have a nice and productive day, take care x

    • @nivethasivakumar3740
      @nivethasivakumar3740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you all for your wishes ಥ‿ಥ😍😍💜💜💜💜🥰🌺🌺it made my day!!

    • @sanasdiary4851
      @sanasdiary4851 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heyy,i was wondering if you could help me reach my goal of 550 subs ? Thankyou ♥️

  • @Kira6311
    @Kira6311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I needed this, thank you. My masters thesis is due in 2 weeks and I have a 50k-characters research in front of me to write (idk for you guys, but to me it looks overwhelming). Probably gonna have to redefine my relationship with productivity and procrastination.

  • @NikkieHollander
    @NikkieHollander 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really needed this video! thank you!

  • @bethanyholt7003
    @bethanyholt7003 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ruby! I have been watching your videos for so long and it’s been amazing watching you grow and mature while staying so humble and true to yourself. I can honestly say that watching your videos helped me shift my fixed mindset towards a growth mindset. Before I used to place so much emphasis on my studies that I completely neglected my mental health, but watching your videos, your journey from high school to university, really changed my approach towards my studies and my attitude towards life. Thank you so much!

  • @joshuajohnreyes5169
    @joshuajohnreyes5169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    I never clicked so fast.

    • @katieee6898
      @katieee6898 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm Shook hahaha me too

    • @Jasmine-hj7fs
      @Jasmine-hj7fs 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      meanwhile I kept seeing it on my youtube and only just got round to watching (the irony)🤦‍♀️

  • @jernylauriceanova8869
    @jernylauriceanova8869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Similar to forest is the *study bunny* app, it's a timer app that gives you *carrots* (rewards) depending on the time you set, and you can use those carrots to buy music and design your bunny (I think lol) And one thing I like abt it is it also has an option for to do lists☺️

  • @ishitaawasthi2848
    @ishitaawasthi2848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Finally ... got this video 😍😍 love from India Ruby ❤

  • @alischi4858
    @alischi4858 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hands down, the most relaxing content on youtube 🧘‍♀️

  • @paigefoster9883
    @paigefoster9883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Is it just me or does Ruby have the neatest handwriting in the world 🌍

  • @loveandlight5986
    @loveandlight5986 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ruby, you're so helpful like I can't thank you enough for that. You catch the nerve of the matter and help struggling students like me so very much! I'm so grateful to you. I pray good things for you. Thank you!

  • @katie.eq1434
    @katie.eq1434 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Early. Ruby I have felt every emotion When I watch you. When I am sad I watch you and you comfort me like no one else does. I have laughed with you I’ve studied with you. Ruby I love you never forget that. Thank you. Xxx

  • @HelensLife_
    @HelensLife_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The thing you said about keeping the promises you make to yourself definitely resonates with me especially during my Master's degree! Gotta keep going!

  • @reshmaanand8189
    @reshmaanand8189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Who is watching Ruby Granger's channel from when she have started this channel

  • @busrakumsuz3608
    @busrakumsuz3608 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That timetable writing was sooo neat.

  • @lourine1113
    @lourine1113 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    If anyone has any additional tips, pls tell me. It’s such a big issue in my life, I’m actually intellectually gifted but I just can’t get myself to fo anything. I can’t even follow a simple to do list, or do simple connected tasks and it’s bothers me so so much because I’d actually really love studying🥺

    • @di7209
      @di7209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I find that if I do something the second I think of it I’m more likely to do it longer. Just in general not having an impulse control stops you procrastinating.

    • @emgems6667
      @emgems6667 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same but i find that once ur in the flow of productivity dont get urself out of it otherwise you just lose productivity

  • @aino8958
    @aino8958 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    in addition to this being really helpful, i also found your words to be quite comforting, which made me more motivated too. you're a treasure, Ruby! thank you

  • @nadeeshparmar4143
    @nadeeshparmar4143 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    1:30 is it just me or did she just turn into Hermoine for a second

    • @scienceseeker8377
      @scienceseeker8377 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      same 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @flor2637
      @flor2637 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg yes I was thinking that

    • @rdas2341
      @rdas2341 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Technically she is Hermione, real life Hermione😉😉

  • @changnesia1044
    @changnesia1044 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    YOUR ROOM LOOK AMAZING, AND THAT VIEW FROM THE WINDOW JUST...INSPIRING. yess, it wall in all caps because of the excitement :)

  • @jessicawang6558
    @jessicawang6558 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can’t stress enough that sometimes it’s ok to not be productive.

    • @Helena-mk5qb
      @Helena-mk5qb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you're right, that has to be kept in mind. But not too much because not being productive makes you frustrated because you have no time at all.

  • @Eva-uz4rw
    @Eva-uz4rw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Only just found this video now! It’s amazing! Thank you so much I absolutely love your channel 😊💗

  • @hazelnawood
    @hazelnawood 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I feel attacked so hard as this video was the first video that pop up when i opened youtube,, and i open youtube to procrastine 😣

  • @earnhar768
    @earnhar768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good explanation of how to turn a todo list into a time table.

  • @wonderfulrainyday
    @wonderfulrainyday 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    The dislikes are from people who were procrastinating on clicking the like button