How to Stop Procrastinating

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  • @aliabdaal
    @aliabdaal  4 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    To improve your thinking and learning skills, visit brilliant.org/ali and sign up for free. The first 200 people will get 20% off the annual Premium subscription :)
    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    02:26 Motivation
    03:32 Momentum
    04:27 HOW - The Two Rules

    • @justinesantiago3820
      @justinesantiago3820 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love your videos Ali! I wonder if you've read any of my comments ahahha ^_^

    • @sideshowhashi4701
      @sideshowhashi4701 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      three arrows TH-cam 345

    • @wisdombro316
      @wisdombro316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Ali, Please make a video on how to prepare for competitive exams where time is less and syllabus is vast. Please.........

    • @Jcoke2201
      @Jcoke2201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @4:10 Earthquake

    • @shajadaakter8706
      @shajadaakter8706 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the video.. it's a great help.. thanks Ali! Keep making videos and help us!!

  • @MisterPol
    @MisterPol 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3787

    *Procrastination is what kills most people. Not literally kill, but it puts a stop to dreams, goals, and ambition. Learning how to get out of your comfort zone will bring many opportunities.*

    • @MisterPol
      @MisterPol 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      btw thank you Ali for inspiring me to get out of my comfort zone and create self development videos 🙌

    • @madhavdaga
      @madhavdaga 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dude I see you on everyone's channel 😂

    • @achalrajyaguru7644
      @achalrajyaguru7644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Paul Ratiu ok boomer

    • @anahuarhuachi9502
      @anahuarhuachi9502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i totally agree with you :'(

    • @monicology
      @monicology 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      *you've inspired me to START WORKING NOW!!!*
      previously: me trying to learn the "how you like that" blackpink dance looool

  • @khuzemasaifee4087
    @khuzemasaifee4087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +841

    Who else is multitasking right now, reading comments with one eye while watching Ali with the other, all the while listening to his super crisp narration?

  • @nakulshyamkumar9122
    @nakulshyamkumar9122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2175

    Perfect timing, I was just in the middle of procrastinating.

    • @TylerLloyd
      @TylerLloyd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      And now, 31 minutes after commenting: are you still procrastinating? :-D

    • @avantikakothawale6098
      @avantikakothawale6098 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

    • @beactivebehappy9894
      @beactivebehappy9894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is just like more than 50% of time spent in a day of mine!

    • @Ghanabless
      @Ghanabless 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too 😂😂

    • @candiesandcats2975
      @candiesandcats2975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am 4 hours into it.

  • @ElderFoxDocumentaries
    @ElderFoxDocumentaries 3 ปีที่แล้ว +405

    On my 10th procrastination video. Once I've cured my procrastination, I can get some work done.

    • @joyasanga1961
      @joyasanga1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @laughinggoat9343
      @laughinggoat9343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I can cure procrastination later

    • @mirzaaliyabaig7064
      @mirzaaliyabaig7064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No matter how Many vidoes I watch. I don't get affected. Even if I get it's just for few days again Iam back to procastination

    • @annefitz7346
      @annefitz7346 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

    • @joshuavictory8859
      @joshuavictory8859 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂😂😂

  • @AmanManazir
    @AmanManazir 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8895

    *when you're procrastinating by watching a video on procrastinating*

    • @anjaleedissanayake5869
      @anjaleedissanayake5869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Oh man😂

    • @spectrum910
      @spectrum910 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      True that, watching TH-cam videos like this is sort of procrastinating at times. But maybe next time when I'm struggling to do my work, I'll remember some rules from this video that I can apply.

    • @veronicazawadzki8698
      @veronicazawadzki8698 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah, that's me 😂

    • @indefat
      @indefat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yup!

    • @tommasoschioppo8709
      @tommasoschioppo8709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Procrastinception

  • @kylebui1530
    @kylebui1530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +301

    3 things u need to know about procrastination:
    1. Understanding motivation: Action comes first, motivation comes second.
    2. Understanding momentum: Procrastination is just about the problem is in getting started.
    3. 3 Rules: the two minutes, 5 minutes, and mind activation mind.

    • @Borderine888
      @Borderine888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No one else like this keep it perfect you'll se why

  • @QuestionEverythingButWHY
    @QuestionEverythingButWHY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +948

    “Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.”
    ― Pablo Picasso

    • @monicology
      @monicology 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i absolutely love this quote! so insightful xx
      ♡ i wish i knew

    • @beactivebehappy9894
      @beactivebehappy9894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I find your comment in every 2/3 TH-cam video I watch! Are you some bot? It's no rocket science. If you're, then you would reply without quotes!

    • @persona7506
      @persona7506 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      your seriously everywhere myy god

  • @NimTheHuman
    @NimTheHuman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Some key points from this video
    :
    - 1:15 Procrastination is the act of prioritizing "short-term mood repair" over "longer-term pursuit of intended action".
    - 2:35 Motivation Myth: Motivation is not the cause of action. Action is the cause of motivation.
    - 3:33 Starting is the hardest part. Most of the resistance in a task is in the act of starting.
    - 4:29 2 Minute Rule: If a task only takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately.
    - 5:05 5 Minute Rule: For longer tasks, tell yourself you're only going to do it for 5 minutes. This will get you through the hardest part of the task (starting).
    - 5:47 Mind Activation Rule: If you're feeling sluggish, stimulate your mind (e.g., by making coffee, or an online course). *cue in sponsor*

    • @jesusreyes9191
      @jesusreyes9191 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazing summary thank you 👍🏼

  • @rpeterjoseph
    @rpeterjoseph 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2136

    Me:
    *PUTS THE VIDEO ON WATCH LATER

    • @HamidAli-jx6yd
      @HamidAli-jx6yd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Adeniyi Salami very good Bro

    • @sureshkala8592
      @sureshkala8592 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @vidhikothari7487
      @vidhikothari7487 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very good video

    • @rpeterjoseph
      @rpeterjoseph 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rahul Ahuja brave man take your time

    • @Daniel-ym3fi
      @Daniel-ym3fi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      this is what i call "expert in procrastination "😂

  • @skeithwong2901
    @skeithwong2901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    This guy is a man of discipline, he doesn't even need willpower to brush his teeth.

  • @ericd9827
    @ericd9827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +939

    "Killing time isn't murder, it's suicide."

  • @puglife4783
    @puglife4783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I work as a network engineer but always had a interest in coding, but never had the motivation to actually to do, and for me if I don’t have motivation to start the task, the task won’t be as appealing to me. So the idea that you don’t need motivation to start something but rather you just need to start it and the motivation will follow, is greatly enriching and refreshing to hear. Thanks Ali for this insightful information. #pugLifeBaby

  • @QuestionEverythingButWHY
    @QuestionEverythingButWHY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +531

    "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
    --Zig Ziglar

  • @mentorclips3004
    @mentorclips3004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    • 2 minute rule - If a task take nearly 2 min to do, just do it without any second thought.
    • 5 min rule - If long tasks take much efforts to begin just tell yourself you'll do it for only 5 mins
    • Mind activating method : Activate your mind by doing some mind exercise or mind refreshing things like drinking cofee.

    • @minddivesounds5730
      @minddivesounds5730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some tasks need way more time than 5 minutes, I would also recommend the pomodoro technique (25 minutes is not that bad)

  • @jiya1042
    @jiya1042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    I feel like if I literally spend 5 minutes with Ali, I’ll come out fully educated on every aspect of life...

  • @nicolegigante5308
    @nicolegigante5308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working." - Pablo Picasso

  • @LourDrickValsote
    @LourDrickValsote 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1533

    Ali watches his anime at 2.5x speed to maximize productivity

    • @ThePersonjammer010
      @ThePersonjammer010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +211

      He watches 2 episodes at once. One earbud per ear

    • @descendency
      @descendency 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      To productively procrastinate! haha.

    • @TheCoolsongs1000
      @TheCoolsongs1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      are you from the future

    • @ThePersonjammer010
      @ThePersonjammer010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TheCoolsongs1000 yes I am

    • @SimGunther
      @SimGunther 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@ThePersonjammer010 2 episodes (one in each ear) at 2.5x speed?

  • @OskarBravo
    @OskarBravo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "Just get started..." this is what I say to myself whenever I am procrastinating. It doesn't need to be done or finished, I just need to get started.

    • @DeadDancers
      @DeadDancers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does saying it to yourself result in action?

    • @OskarBravo
      @OskarBravo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DeadDancers yeah it works for me. Might not work for everybody though. By the time I'm 10 mins into something, I just keep going.

  • @jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862
    @jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    “Think of your many years of procrastination; how the gods have repeatedly granted you further periods of grace, of which you have taken no advantage."
    Marcus Aurelius

  • @ltthelattegirl
    @ltthelattegirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    “regardless of how many of matt and tom’s video’s we’ve watched, we all struggle with procrastination.” 😩✊

  • @ko-iz3yp
    @ko-iz3yp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As someone who’s struggled with depression and lots of guilt from procrastinating, 10000% agree with the momentum ! Instead of beating myself up about it for not having done work so far, I focus on what I can do in the moment so that eventually I can build up momentum to catch up.

  • @mxdmo
    @mxdmo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +347

    "Yesterday you said tomorrow. Just do it."
    -NIKE

    • @mxdmo
      @mxdmo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wow I didn’t expect a heart (because this video’s from a few months ago)

    • @Zyphon_
      @Zyphon_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am procrastinating right now. Yesterday I did say tomorrow and I am currently "not doing it". If you dont mind imma just start my project

    • @sulaimansayyed5269
      @sulaimansayyed5269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      love ur profile pic

    • @mxdmo
      @mxdmo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sulaimansayyed5269 thanks

  • @stephengloton
    @stephengloton 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The 2/5 minute rule is life changing! So much of our daily habits and activities can be done in a few minutes or less, so it's really helpful to get these quick tasks done as soon as possible. The rest of the day suddenly feels very spacious and we have more time to focus on ourselves and our main tasks instead. It's brilliant!

    • @SamMartinPeakPerformance
      @SamMartinPeakPerformance 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! Those are absolute gamechangers! another one is the 20 second rule - the idea of making something easier to do by reducing the time to do it by 20 seconds. E.g. Sleeping in your gym kit so you just wake up ready to workout

  • @ayumehyuchikaze6646
    @ayumehyuchikaze6646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love how Ali starts off with how much of “Matt and Tom’s videos we watch” like he isn’t also part of the holy trinity of productivity.

  • @caffeshoppe
    @caffeshoppe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I appreciate that you touched on how motivation can come after the fact. I think the whole "grind culture" these days focuses on having grand dreams, unparalleled "motivation" and overwhelming passion (which isn't exactly bad). But they promote these things without the actual discipline of working that can give someone that motivation and passion they're looking for.

  • @annacahill6438
    @annacahill6438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Action comes first, motivation comes second, love it! It all makes sense now!

  • @SeanTheDon17
    @SeanTheDon17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    Ali is a Hunter X Hunter fan. Another reason why we’re friends.

    • @aniessays
      @aniessays 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I know! I want to hear his thoughts on the series haha!

    • @mohanadbakain282
      @mohanadbakain282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @defwang7098
      @defwang7098 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please

    • @Pokefanmati
      @Pokefanmati 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But that has not Hunter X Hunter

  • @ishitagupta7376
    @ishitagupta7376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what really surprises me is that in school i never use to procrastinate but in college i procrastinate alott !!

  • @udokafintelmann6803
    @udokafintelmann6803 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Ali: turns around
    Quality: Aight Imma head out

  • @bishtastic7504
    @bishtastic7504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I literally applied the 2 minute rule as soon as you were finished saying it to start my laundry instead of playing my video game for 2 minutes lol I give this the stamp of approval!

  • @SamMartinPeakPerformance
    @SamMartinPeakPerformance 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    It's called just doing the work

    • @Scottlp2
      @Scottlp2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True, but the 5 minute rule AKA “I’ll just get the book out” (and do coupla min reading) is a useful mental trick that works better for me in overcoming resistance than looking at it your way.

  • @workinprogress0123
    @workinprogress0123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No matter how successful you become, problems like this will always be there, you just need to overcome them over and over again

  • @toushiri9476
    @toushiri9476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    don't insult hunter x hunter.. it's worth the time

  • @INDIANXxhgpp9907
    @INDIANXxhgpp9907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💜💜💜 2:30 designing environment habit 5:40 the problem is in getting started not in continueing it
    5:50 mind activation rule

  • @thesevenstudent
    @thesevenstudent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    This video really came in handy right now, I’ve been procrastinating the whole day :) Love your videos Ali, keep up the good work!!

  • @aisharasool4598
    @aisharasool4598 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Golden lines:
    Motivation is not the cause of action,it is the result of action...paradoxically the other way round ,these lines actually moved me...

  • @nieffersharif7456
    @nieffersharif7456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    he's not wearing a grey t-shirt...

    • @Amelia-ys2qy
      @Amelia-ys2qy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And shorts!

    • @FM-kz3so
      @FM-kz3so 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He'd got himself a light pink one, you see the recent videos..

    • @miaglegg3493
      @miaglegg3493 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't believe it...!😂

  • @AM-vi8jz
    @AM-vi8jz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Summary of the video (for me):
    1. Motivation is the result not the cause. You do an "action" --> You get "motivation".
    "Action" is either a discipline or habit. - You either force yourself to do it or naturally/automatically do it (like brushing your teeth).
    2. Starting is the hard part. But once you start, keep doing it becomes easy b/c you get "momentum".
    How to make starting easy?
    > 2 min rule: If it's a simple task (e.g. getting a cup of water), tell the brain that I need to do it within 2 min.
    > 5 min rule: If it's a more complicated task that takes hours, trick the brain that I just need to do it for 5 min and then I can decide whether or not to stop.

  • @prodigion1
    @prodigion1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +332

    Me: Goes on to TH-cam to procrastinate
    First video on recommended: How to stop procrastinating

    • @o_o9397
      @o_o9397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same happened to me lol

    • @Heba-ys9jv
      @Heba-ys9jv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      But it helped to stop procrastination NOW :D

    • @1ofme475
      @1ofme475 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same🤭

    • @annmaryabraham7322
      @annmaryabraham7322 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      well you did click on it though ahaha

    • @anthonyvergara5385
      @anthonyvergara5385 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahahhahaha Same 😅

  • @swoorp
    @swoorp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "The problem is in starting the work, not continuing the work", basically all I needed to hear.

  • @Kiran.Morjaria
    @Kiran.Morjaria 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Completely agree that initiating is the hardest part of anything. The 2 minute rule got me through studying at medical school! Great video Ali 👌🏾

  • @fr9340
    @fr9340 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Needed this. Procrastination is the bane of my existence. Especially in the current climate where libraries are shut and my room is full of distractions.

  • @caproductivity8463
    @caproductivity8463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I did a vid like a month ago on 5 tips that could put an end to all of our vile procrastination problems 😭 I hadn’t thought of the “5 minute rule” but it deff sounds useful so thank you :)

  • @deepika5138
    @deepika5138 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the few I don't watch at 2x. Most value for my time. Highly appreciated.

  • @alishas7960
    @alishas7960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ALI YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. WAS HERE WHEN U HAD AROUND 50K AND MY GOD DO U DESERVE MILLIONS MORE. KEEP DOING WHAT UR DOING. LOVE FROM LONDON

  • @shanumsabreen6443
    @shanumsabreen6443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aghhh finally! This video literally changed my life! Stopped procrastinating already! Thanks!

  • @matchmadeinmedicine3727
    @matchmadeinmedicine3727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Starting the work is definitely the hardest part. Especially after long day of clinical rotations. Have been procrastinating more and more lately 😂

  • @priyanshuindra4648
    @priyanshuindra4648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please make a video about your programming journey. How you get started? Why did You start? and what language you started first?

  • @keshavsoni8212
    @keshavsoni8212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This actually made me do couple of things I was procastinating! 7 minutes well spent :)

  • @touqeersiddique3696
    @touqeersiddique3696 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am facing procrastinating and continously doing other thing rather than the real one. Thanks for sharing😊😊

  • @Andrewtrol11
    @Andrewtrol11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is probably the best 8 mins of my life. A perfect, straight forward video on the subject. Thank you Ali !

  • @mrsSlutzilla
    @mrsSlutzilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I couldn't find a comment that would summarize the tips, therefore I wrote them down myself:
    Procrastination: To act against our better judgement by doing one thing even though we know we should be doing something else.
    Present Bias: Idea that I can set whatever goal I want for my future self, but it’s my present self sitting here right now that has to do the action to get there.
    Our present self will always prefer the short-term instant gratification rather than the long-term pursuit of intended actions. Procrastination aims to manage negative moods by pushing the problem away.
    Motivation: You get stuff done and THEN the motivation naturally follows. Motivation is not something you have, it is something you get. Motivation is not the cause of action, it is the result of action. Action comes first, motivation comes second. Replace the word motivation by discipline or habits.
    Momentum: Most of the resistance that we feel when doing a task is just in the act of starting. It’s not doing the work that’s hard, it is starting the work (Ball rolling down a hill - getting the initial push to get started).
    RULES:
    2 Minute Rule (David Allen - Getting Things Done): If a pending task can be done in 2 minutes - do it right away!
    5 Minute Rule: Do the task for at least 5 minutes - the problem is to get started, not continue to do the work.
    Mind Activation Rule: If you feel lazy (after eating, work…) do something to stimulate your mind: coffee, brain games.

  • @theyoutubeaccount8499
    @theyoutubeaccount8499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    80% of comments: Re-uttering the fact that they are procrastinating by watching this as if we don't know
    10%: other memes/jokes
    10%: actual productivity comments

    • @minddivesounds5730
      @minddivesounds5730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      1 % making comments about comments ;)

    • @hijay8501
      @hijay8501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@minddivesounds5730 0.5 % making comments about making comments about comments ;)

    • @aritradhabal
      @aritradhabal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@hijay8501 and here 0.005% who comments about comment making comments about comment on comment
      Oh that's confusing

    • @hijay8501
      @hijay8501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@aritradhabal and here 0.0005% making comments about comments making comments about making comments about comments making comments about comments ;)

    • @msalik3231
      @msalik3231 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hijay8501 100% making comments

  • @mostafavii
    @mostafavii 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was procrastinating my thanks. so it takes me less than 2 minutes to write a thanks letter. so Thank You Ali. Your video is great. I just get passionate to do my job. thanksssssss

  • @akshatw7866
    @akshatw7866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    dude that 5 min rule works like charm when I watch a video on youtube for 5 min.

  • @najumudhina.m.k3966
    @najumudhina.m.k3966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5 minute rule & motivation is the result of the action = 👌👌

  • @AryamanSinghvlogs
    @AryamanSinghvlogs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    HE WATCHES ANIME.... HE MADE ME LIKE HIM MORE!!!

    • @janosaczel-szabo1620
      @janosaczel-szabo1620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      But he should learn how to pronounce Hunter x Hunter

    • @facadery6892
      @facadery6892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@janosaczel-szabo1620 Exactly lol.

    • @naruto_fansoham43
      @naruto_fansoham43 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly

    • @naruto_fansoham43
      @naruto_fansoham43 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love anime, I love people who watch anime🙂

    • @mohanadbakain282
      @mohanadbakain282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He doesn't just watch anime. HE WATCHES HUNTER X HUNTER!

  • @vineetkarhail4401
    @vineetkarhail4401 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the 5-min rule. I had a similar rule for exercising. I always told myself to just wear sports clothes /shoes and then if I want to I can choose not to go to the gym. It worked really well. Another thing that helps with a long term project was to make it public with a simple KPI. My goal was to go to the gym for 100 days a year, and updated my status. Once I got stuck at 35/100 i.e. 35 days of going to the gym, and people started messaging me that I wasn't moving ahead. That motivated me to continue to go to the gym, sometimes just for 15 mins for stretching. But that meant that I achieved my goal.

  • @chinacharltan
    @chinacharltan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    While I appreciate the good intentions of this video, it's also just as important to recognize that procrastination can be an important insight into our subconscious minds, that might indicate deep internal conflicts that need to be resolved, or it might be the way our minds are actually working hard at optimizing a solution. It can be just as harmful to demonize procrastination and we should use these as opportunities for introspection.

  • @jovengalliguez190
    @jovengalliguez190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have watched a lot of how to stop procrastinating videos, but this one provided me with a newer perspective

  • @cluong_3d
    @cluong_3d 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "JUST DO IT!!"
    - Shia Labeouf

  • @elasrisoufiane
    @elasrisoufiane 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To avoid procrastination in our life, we have to learn how to built habits. When we say habits we define 0 resistance in our mind. The most important habits that help us to eliminate procrastination from our life are: Sport, Reading and praying (habit for our physic, habit for our mind and habit for our spirituality) , all of us we need to fight to get those tree habits then our life will be change.

  • @TylerLloyd
    @TylerLloyd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Another subtle "gym shark" drop--love it!

  • @TW-us2pj
    @TW-us2pj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another rule that I try to use is changing the way I look at tasks. Instead of looking at the negatives and saying you ‘have’ to do this in a negative manner, instead say you ‘get’ to do something and look at the positives. For example ‘I get to use my laptop which I revise on so I can get better grades in my tests which makes me happy’ or ‘I get to go to the gym today which contributes to me looking ripped in the summer’ or even something as little as ‘I get to use this cool electric toothbrush to brush my teeth so I look better’ or ‘I get to use this new shampoo’ looking at things in this way almost tricks your mind into thinking it is some instant gratification product and makes you more likely want to do it.

  • @nicolotoscano8311
    @nicolotoscano8311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I saw this in my feed and I saved it in the "watch later" list

  • @breakfastclosetbed4187
    @breakfastclosetbed4187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was always in awe of Ali's impeccably organized, clutterless desk, until 2:26

  • @faultf4
    @faultf4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ll leave off on the intro and finish this tomorrow

  • @itz_medwin
    @itz_medwin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone who sees this comment who stills procrastinate, what you should do is to make the thing interesting even though it is obviously not

  • @Silveressencehealing
    @Silveressencehealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I finally stopped procrastinating myself and made my first TH-cam video.. N m so happy

  • @VihanChelliah
    @VihanChelliah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your videos keep getting better and better. Hope I can join the league of Matt, Thomas and your content soon enough :). Cheers!

    • @TylerLloyd
      @TylerLloyd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same! Little by little, day by day.

    • @VihanChelliah
      @VihanChelliah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TylerLloyd I get it. Maybe we can work together to create something in the future.

    • @TylerLloyd
      @TylerLloyd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VihanChelliah I'd definitely be interested in exploring that idea!

  • @manasikadam2862
    @manasikadam2862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2 min rule can be used for your thought process also...if u know what you should think and what not...then..b4 thinking..also think that how much of your time is it worth... because it so happens sometimes that u stick to some topics or (may be)situations just like ants over sugar...which may not be necessary in all cases...and it sometimes eventually leads u to overthink it..and make simple things complicated

  • @lovelife4438
    @lovelife4438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Me reading Harry potter
    Notification : Ali abdaal
    Me : Here I come Ali bhaiya

  • @nicolecorallo2768
    @nicolecorallo2768 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I experienced that motivation thing and I think it's true. I got motivated when I studied for a final exam. I actually got work done and learned what I thought I couldn't. Then I wanted to continue doing what I needed to do to accomplish my goals. It felt amazing!

  • @madhavdaga
    @madhavdaga 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Have you read Cal Newport's _"So Good They Can't Ignore You"_ ?

    • @aliabdaal
      @aliabdaal  4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yep it’s good

    • @DoctorAmedicine
      @DoctorAmedicine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ignasxv Lol wtf that's a link to your video. What a ninja technique to get views!

    • @fitnessabdul6811
      @fitnessabdul6811 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoctorAmedicine Who're you talking to?

  • @CarBarrientos
    @CarBarrientos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks to you and Thomas frank I learned about spaced repetition and active recall and I managed to pass all my exams and get to the dermatology residency! Thank you so much!

  • @vanessaforttini
    @vanessaforttini 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Who else watched this video while procrastinating? My mind got activated when I heard Hunter x Hunter though

  • @pixelmate2719
    @pixelmate2719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My guy just made finish assignment AT 7:04 PM ON A SATURDAY
    Thanks :)

  • @madhavdaga
    @madhavdaga 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Even your voice sounds so smart haha

  • @AliexFolgueira
    @AliexFolgueira 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How weird that I find myself doing those things you talk about and I didn't know they were rules... Now I will do it more often

  • @AnthonyCalderwood777
    @AnthonyCalderwood777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    finally someone who speaks fast and i don´t have to speed up the playback speed.

  • @mew8534
    @mew8534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love, love. love how much information is here.

  • @Nxrth2001
    @Nxrth2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yo Ali out here experimenting with two camera angles. Stick with the B-roll my man :)

  • @dishyafayaz581
    @dishyafayaz581 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    From today onwards I will try my level best to stop procrastination

  • @DrAdnan
    @DrAdnan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I’m watching this instead of studying 😂

  • @styleandthecity365
    @styleandthecity365 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Procrastination is so harmful to the vision we create for our lives. However, l mindfully examine when and why I procrastinate to better understand myself and accomplish my goals.

  • @billzhangzitong
    @billzhangzitong 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m procrastinating for my exam and I decided to watch this video first

  • @blakeendeavor6667
    @blakeendeavor6667 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m trying to think hard that all the resistance is only at the beginning of the task. And it’s working for me. After starting I feel the work flows

  • @balintlukacs2848
    @balintlukacs2848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Video title: "How to stop procrastinating"
    Me: *Save to watch later*

  • @anupamsingh1056
    @anupamsingh1056 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have such immense positive vibes. I so much wish, I had someone like you always around. Thank you so much

  • @dmonserrat3430
    @dmonserrat3430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My thesis is related to motivation and this video enlightened me, I will definitely check out the book and video. Thank you, Ali!

  • @sebastianleeming-price2605
    @sebastianleeming-price2605 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ali has helped me so much to branch out my skills and go out of my comfort zone what a legend

  • @UnboxingJobs
    @UnboxingJobs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I will procrastinate tomorrow but stay busy today, tomorrow comes & just repeat... 😜

  • @michelangelopazienza
    @michelangelopazienza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There's something true to this video. The techniques Ali talks about are both valid. And it's true that most times the hard part is just starting to work.
    However, many times I find myself stopping after the 5 minutes...
    When I chose to grind it through it always resulted in very unproductive work or even counterproductive one..
    There's a piece of the puzzle missing here

  • @drathmo
    @drathmo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I should be working on an essay right now
    Yet here I am

  • @jinyanli4370
    @jinyanli4370 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the akrasia reference. It’s such a comfort for the day to know that we are not the only ones procrastinating and also got a famous partner in crime.

  • @liahatz
    @liahatz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    watching this after a full afternoon of procrastinating

    • @medicallife3486
      @medicallife3486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Watching this after a 20 year life of procrastination

    • @vascobgoode5227
      @vascobgoode5227 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@medicallife3486 in my case 18 years , never is late:D

  • @wonderwoman5528
    @wonderwoman5528 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My sister showed me your channel and I’m so glad I subscribed. Excellent content. Straight to the point and invaluable

  • @drcool763
    @drcool763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bro I was listening to my Spotify playlist but accidentally clicked on ur vid. Oh well - Study Time 📖

  • @softcreations
    @softcreations 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Makes sense. Lately I was lacking in physical fitness. The past two days I pushed myself to start doing exercise (Discipline) now after two days I feel motivated to continue ... I am almost in the habit zone :).