5 Reasons You Keep Procrastinating

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  • @isidorajovicic4875
    @isidorajovicic4875 2 роки тому +1387

    Summary:
    1. Fear 01:14
    2. Perfectionism 02:30
    3. Self - sabotage 05:07
    4. Overwhelm 06:17
    5. Exhaustion 08:31

  • @hristijanburdzic7614
    @hristijanburdzic7614 2 роки тому +1302

    I love how I always end up watching these videos while I'm procrastinating...

  • @sol19824
    @sol19824 2 роки тому +53

    9:35 when you said "just forgive yourself" I burst into tears. I'm definitely exhausted, not lazy. Thank you for that.

  • @matheusgobetti1436
    @matheusgobetti1436 2 роки тому +284

    1 - Fear 01:14 - (Fear of tasks, failure, being judge, not living up to our expectations, not living up to others expectations, messing up, discomfort, not knowing what to do next)
    Solution: Try to do a procrastination log (what's actually happening right now? What emotions are you experiencing? What are you afraid will happen if you fail?
    2 - 02:30 - Perfectionism (Adaptive or a maladaptive)
    Solution: Set a realistic deadline and commit yourself to make your project as good as possible up until that day.
    Alternative solution: Let the first version SUCK
    3 - 05:05 - Self-sabotage (I knew that I was a total failure)
    Solution: Understand you do have value to bring to the world
    Think about the success you already have, no matter how small it is, and how far you come since it got started
    Stop to think about yourself damn much, focus on your work and the people
    4 - 06:17- Overwhelm (Have a lot of stuff to do... And do nothing)
    Solution: You need a plan with a reasonable timeline
    Breaking down the large goals and doing the small tasks and spreading them out over the period of time (Consistency is the key to making progress into your goals!)
    5 - 08:28- Exhaustion
    Check into your phisical state

    • @shaikhaali7447
      @shaikhaali7447 2 роки тому +9

      Thank you so much for such a well written summary - I’m sure it’ll be a great reference for others!
      PS. It’s “physical” :)

    • @AHENR
      @AHENR 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you👍

    • @kaywess1738
      @kaywess1738 2 роки тому

      Thank you!

    • @ruksana8882
      @ruksana8882 2 роки тому

      Thanks

  • @AshishStudiosSB
    @AshishStudiosSB 2 роки тому +416

    I felt like I'm sitting in a therapy session, although I'm procrastinating to go there, but thanks a lot Matt, I really needed this

    • @matematicarka
      @matematicarka 2 роки тому +5

      Im in therapy. I procrastinate on my work for the therapy that is supposed to help me procrastinate. It is getting better tho! after just 5 months!

    • @a96d64
      @a96d64 2 роки тому +1

      same here mate lmfao

    • @AshishStudiosSB
      @AshishStudiosSB 2 роки тому

      @@a96d64 ❤️

    • @shaikhaali7447
      @shaikhaali7447 2 роки тому +1

      @@matematicarka That’s awesome, dude! Good luck on your journey - let’s hope we can finally beat procrastination :)

    • @matematicarka
      @matematicarka 2 роки тому

      @@shaikhaali7447 well, as long as we are aware we will never not have the urge to procrastinate - but we will learn to recognise it and nip it in the bud

  • @Mukund_diver
    @Mukund_diver 2 роки тому +120

    I feel matt has started having fun shooting these videos. Quality, content and humour keeps increasing in every video recently. Good for you Matt. Big Fan.

    • @soundscape26
      @soundscape26 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, I noticed that too, the cinematography in this video is rather excellent.

  • @adrianoncenewme4756
    @adrianoncenewme4756 2 роки тому +671

    I procrastinate because i believe future me is more productive than present me.

  • @KombiLife
    @KombiLife 2 роки тому +594

    Anyone else procrastinating right now? 😂

    • @LarissaVeloso-Planttubber
      @LarissaVeloso-Planttubber 2 роки тому +4

      Yep. Who needs another report today if they can have it tomorrow? 😂

    • @mariajoseninetteriveroauza1881
      @mariajoseninetteriveroauza1881 2 роки тому +1

      Shut up shut up shut up ajjaajaja

    • @untukbelajar2246
      @untukbelajar2246 2 роки тому +1

      I should have learn for good results of my math exam that will coming in 1 hours soon

    • @ady6837
      @ady6837 2 роки тому

      🖐

    • @hithere2426
      @hithere2426 2 роки тому +3

      pls don't laugh, it's so sad. People making a joke out of procrastination only promotes and encourages it, and reducing the conviction to not do it :(

  • @camillabrandao_ads
    @camillabrandao_ads 2 роки тому +13

    What helped me reduce my procrastination was understanding that motivation often comes after we get started with an activity, and not before. Example: It’s hard to start reading a book, but once you finish the first page the motivation often kicks in.

    • @annettemeklis2
      @annettemeklis2 2 роки тому

      Your comment really resonates. Thank you...

  • @gamermasterpl6943
    @gamermasterpl6943 2 роки тому +68

    I have sometimes the problem that I know, why I procrastinate or why I did that thing wrong, but I still do it, probably because it is easier than to really go get things done and do the thing you wanted. When I wasted enough of my time I sometimes can catch myself and just do it. Thank you Matt for your videos, they are of an awesome quality, I really appreciate it that you are willing to put the effort in that and not slack of even if you have a solid fan base.

  • @tdimock
    @tdimock 2 роки тому +39

    I was literally procrastinating the last couple of weeks about making a dr and dentist appointment, this week I did both! Then as soon as I got off the phone with the dr office, this video was posted. I found it funny.
    I have this mantra of getting it to 80, once a project is 80 percent done, I know from that point It will need to be worked on less and less. I’ll still work on it to make it better but if the due date comes for that project I know I’ll be okay to let it go at whatever level it’s at.
    Thanks for a great video Matt!

  • @starboyeleven.7848
    @starboyeleven.7848 2 роки тому +31

    It's a good reminder that self compassion is what we really need the most to break out of a bad habit sometimes. Don't fight the love, go with the flow i guess?

  • @elsasantacruz7592
    @elsasantacruz7592 2 роки тому +14

    desencadenantes:
    - Fear (1:16) write down patterns (2:12)
    - Perfectionism (2:33) adaptive (3:13): w/out self-criticism/maladaptive: need to be in control (3:26) : deadlines+vomit pass
    - Self-sabotage (5:07) you have value and can do success+stop thinking about yourself
    - Overwhelm (6:18): plan with small tasks w/ a reasonable deadline
    - Exhaustion (8:35)

  • @NBTJacklyn
    @NBTJacklyn 2 роки тому +345

    Hahaha the fake podcast intro thing was gold

    • @simonvutov7575
      @simonvutov7575 2 роки тому

      LMAOO THIS IS WHY WE WATCH MAT

    • @DonsHerr
      @DonsHerr 2 роки тому +1

      Haha 'fake' - that's a lot of faith there, @NothingButTech 😉

  • @DemetriPanici
    @DemetriPanici 2 роки тому +7

    Dude this thumbnail was so accurate

  • @lyca6736
    @lyca6736 2 роки тому +3

    One thing that hit me is when you forgive yourself from failures you tend to procrastinate less. Gonna try this from now on. Thanks Matt!

  • @NathalieLazo
    @NathalieLazo 2 роки тому +11

    Phenomenal person reading this, surround yourself with people who are better and wealthier! Keeps you humble, teachable, and hungry. You become those with whom you surround yourself with! Birds of a feather flock together! You got this! 🌟
    I believe in you! Love - Nat ❤️

  • @mihaelaclaudiap..2
    @mihaelaclaudiap..2 2 роки тому +11

    You can't imagine how useful I find this video! Eye-opener for me! They all apply to me even though I can't say that I procrastinate a lot as I push myself forward as much as I can! xx

  • @liskavanrijin
    @liskavanrijin 2 роки тому +2

    Matt, thank you so much. I'm crying right now, because the "forgive yourself" thing just hit me like a bus. I am working so hard at my first job after struggling in university for 10 years and barely not finishing and graduating. I am still exhausted from that journey and now I am working even harder to keep up with everyone and everything.
    But this video helped a lot. I experience a lot of guilt when I procrastinate - even though I now that I need some free time in between all of this work. But I always felt ashamed of that. I will be looking at it closer now. I think I will watch this several times, it will be a guide though what lies ahead.
    Thank you.

  • @ВиолетаГеворгян-р3ф

    Best one I’ve ever seen. This video can teach people to be more conscious when procrastinating. Thank you ❤️ from Russia

  • @willowmagick5932
    @willowmagick5932 2 роки тому +1

    thank you. as someone who procrastinates for literally all of these reasons this video caught my attention. i'm a long time fan of your work and decided to take serious notes from this video. procrastination/avoidance behaviors have taken a major toll on my life and that has made me feel dull and exhausted. it really is EXHAUSTING to avoid things. but change takes time and like you said, we need to forgive ourselves. you truly make an impact matt.

  • @brandondelgado7731
    @brandondelgado7731 2 роки тому +2

    This video was exactly what I didn’t know I needed. Helped me view some things anew and push thru my adhd to watch it without stopping to check something else.

  • @DemetriPanici
    @DemetriPanici 2 роки тому +64

    *“If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” - Jim Rohn*

  • @hold_the_mike
    @hold_the_mike 2 роки тому +71

    Matt is the kind of person I need as a friend in my life. People like him don't exist around me- or I just can't find them.

    • @Ilushyouhonyou
      @Ilushyouhonyou 2 роки тому +15

      You can become this person for yourself and others :)

  • @kumamakes8524
    @kumamakes8524 2 роки тому +1

    I love how you included #5, I used to think that I was just starting to become lazy after pushing myself super hard for 5 years straight. But breaks are important to productivity too

  • @Delala
    @Delala 2 роки тому +2

    I absolutely loved the twist at the end!
    Sometimes you just need to give yourself a compassionate kick in the butt. 😅

  • @ciscoc.4575
    @ciscoc.4575 2 роки тому

    I just wanna thank God. crazy how you can be down and have too much pride to ask for help but then when you finally do, it comes (This video).
    Yesterday, I finally cleaned up my email. 10k unread ranging as far back as EIGHT YEARS. It made me stop and think to myself, "why didnt I do this before...so it's not the tasks at hand, but me." I have been this way my whole life. And focusing on the wrong "why" is why I'm in this cycle. All in all, thank for you for delving into this subject, right on freaking time.

  • @immacentaur8793
    @immacentaur8793 2 роки тому

    I love that... Self-compassion and self-forgiveness indeed...

  • @ektachhaila6958
    @ektachhaila6958 4 місяці тому

    You are right. Using colorful notes or pretty environment doesn't matter sometimes, you need to know why and what kind of emotional state you are in when procrastinating.

  • @spacecasejay
    @spacecasejay 2 роки тому +84

    Oh nice, I'm definitely not procrastinating by watching this video...

  • @shajennaraduzzi5642
    @shajennaraduzzi5642 2 роки тому +3

    This video is so nice I was totally fine till the part of forgiving yourself is started crying because I never to this. Thank you for reminding me

  • @llowlio
    @llowlio 2 роки тому

    "forgive yourself" i felt that. Thank you

  • @LonelyOrAlone
    @LonelyOrAlone 2 роки тому +4

    I wrote the second draft of a novel in 2020. Over the course of only seven months!
    I'm yet to start revising it but while watching this video an idea came to me on how to improve this important first page / chapter.

  • @panorama_mastering
    @panorama_mastering 2 роки тому +2

    Much needed video ! Been getting my ass kicked in the studio between projects; business development; planning trips; building products... it's easy to "Push it to tomorrow"
    Most appreciated the procrastination log!

  • @joshualarosa982
    @joshualarosa982 2 роки тому +2

    You have helped me so much you truly do not know how much this has and will benefit me.I’ve learned so much and am in a better situation thanks to you.Thank you.

  • @studybuddysg
    @studybuddysg 2 роки тому +1

    This video perfectly sums up why we procrastinate. I feel the main takeaway is to find a balance between procrastination and burnout. Take a break when necessary and don't overwork oneself.

  • @mohammedghamdi8996
    @mohammedghamdi8996 2 роки тому

    you are by far the only good thing that i got from the internet. Thank You. love from Saudi Arabia

  • @niallmcconnell6776
    @niallmcconnell6776 2 роки тому

    There are so many videos like this on UA-cam but this one seems to hit the nail on the head to the point where I'll watch it again to actively take notes. I'm pretty sure I'm experiencing all of the reasons you mentioned

  • @talesofamedico
    @talesofamedico 2 роки тому

    This is so nicely summed up , i have read multiple books and articles to resolve my chronic procrastination and you just explained in some minutes. This is AMAZING

  • @katia_si
    @katia_si 2 роки тому

    I am reading 'The mountain is you' by Brianna Wiest about self-sabotage. Crying at almost every page but also building up hope and relief. So, highly recommended!

  • @aubreyarchives
    @aubreyarchives 2 роки тому +2

    This is really great. Even when we know some of these things, seeing someone talk openly about it in the way you did here really helps. The comment, "stop thinking so much about yourself" hit different lol.

  • @WCris99
    @WCris99 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Matt. You made me feel a lot better. Forgive yourself... It's something I should start doing more often ♥️

  • @illrain4life
    @illrain4life Рік тому

    Man this really helped me out. Im all about introspection to justify feelings and what not. Or root causes to my issues, and I totally skipped it when it came to this issue. Now I suffer from Perfectionism and that leads me into be overwhelmed. Thanks

  • @LucieEleanor
    @LucieEleanor 2 роки тому +2

    When you said, 'are you procrastinating or mental exhausted', I breathed a sigh of relief hearing someone say it out loud. I always feel guilty because I have a big to do list but by the time I finish work I never get through as much as I would like and I feel guilty.

  • @EleniWiebeMentalWellness
    @EleniWiebeMentalWellness 2 роки тому +2

    You got this yall! :) I totally agree like my dreams of international travel seem so far away but I know with God anything is possible. Also, I find with making youtube videos exactly we can become perfectionistic but honestly fam just post it out into the world because it can HELP or INSPIRE SOMEONE WHO NEEDS TO HEAR IT

  • @ophelia1981
    @ophelia1981 Рік тому

    i adore this man i love u matt every time i have any problem like (procrasrtiantion ......) i just open ur chanel because it really helped me alot

  • @roxy_campana
    @roxy_campana 2 роки тому

    Matt, this was so spot on... I'm starting my procrastination journal and writing notes on what you said. "Stop thinking so much about yourself". Darn, somebody needed to tell me that.
    I haven't heard most of this advice before so thank you. I like listening to your podcast with Tom as well, you are two smart cookies with a beautiful heart.
    Wish you well!!

  • @MaxwellChan0
    @MaxwellChan0 2 роки тому +1

    These documentary type videos are next level

  • @jordantaylor4936
    @jordantaylor4936 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this. I’ve got a couple of wedding videos I’ve been putting off and it’s nice being able to call myself out with what I’m doing and how I can overcome those excuses and get them done.

  • @gre3nishsinx0Rgold4
    @gre3nishsinx0Rgold4 2 роки тому

    This is my new favorite video. Deep down I needed to hear the godly words in the video since I've always felt exhausted for a couple of years now.

  • @chinmayeesurve7769
    @chinmayeesurve7769 2 роки тому

    This is great. These are exactly the answers I got when asked myself deep probing questions and wrote the answers to them. Fear of failure topped each of them.

  • @CarolynnMc01
    @CarolynnMc01 2 роки тому

    I think the self-sabotage is my thing..... thanks for talking about that!

  • @ladyd900
    @ladyd900 2 роки тому

    You’re awesome Matt. You make laugh while learning much from you. Keep up the good work.

  • @macalopezyoga
    @macalopezyoga 2 роки тому

    Matt this video, as others of you, is so much help! And so well meditate! I started therapy just because I was going and coming in this procrastination circle. So frustrating when you have goals but all this mechanism in our brain stop us for achieving or even start to do what you now you need to do. Be aware of them is a huge step, working on it is a daily work. Thanks for your work.

  • @RAGHAV4882
    @RAGHAV4882 2 роки тому +4

    This spoke volumes to me, especially self sabotage and overwhelm. They really do work together horribly! so thanks!
    PS That slow growth plug though!

  • @akhilamdas1404
    @akhilamdas1404 2 роки тому

    Your every single video is so well curated

  • @ROKZLEON
    @ROKZLEON 2 роки тому

    The ending was gold! Thanks Matt!!!

  • @SaraFinance
    @SaraFinance 2 роки тому +25

    the fact that I'm procrastinating by watching this :)

  • @altheafrancoisecastaritas6480
    @altheafrancoisecastaritas6480 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU, MATT! AS ALWAYS!

  • @william_8844
    @william_8844 2 роки тому +3

    Perfect timing, as I was busy procrastinating!
    Google seems to know me too well

  • @MakeBanco
    @MakeBanco 2 роки тому +1

    Self forgiving is a good key point of this video, Thanks

  • @niceandgloomy
    @niceandgloomy 2 роки тому

    Your vids keep getting better and better

  • @werrax5978
    @werrax5978 2 роки тому +1

    Always happens just before the final push of a project. I guess all 5 hit us at the same time. Great video Matt !!

  • @yourcalmplace
    @yourcalmplace 2 роки тому +66

    - I just want to let anyone who’s reading this, and going through a tough time know that it’s going to be okay. You’ll get through it! ✨

  • @roxanneg6538
    @roxanneg6538 2 роки тому

    Best video I've seen about procrastination.

  • @rowabakhsh6942
    @rowabakhsh6942 Рік тому

    I’m grateful the timing of this episode it was so helpful ❤

  • @pikachupikachu97
    @pikachupikachu97 2 роки тому +4

    Best timing!!! I procrastinated a lot today and rn planning to study more tomorrow 😂😂😂

  • @martiherczeg8215
    @martiherczeg8215 2 роки тому

    I'm so grateful for this video before my first exam season in uni 🙏

  • @tanja8116
    @tanja8116 2 роки тому

    i just love your editing style 🤯😩

  • @drmahim
    @drmahim 2 роки тому

    Matt you’re the best. Seriously the best. Maybe you could post a video teaching some other productivity UA-camrs how crass and irrelevant their egos, property portfolios, résumés and bank balances are? Really appreciate the genius in your simplicity and kindness in your advice 😊

  • @thulierlaurent
    @thulierlaurent 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this video !
    I was talking yesterday about many projects I've never finished to my friend because I'm a procrastinator...
    And thx to your video, it brought me light in my life. I understand why it "blocks". You're already described procrastination but this video is much better, well released !

  • @phoenixDas
    @phoenixDas 2 роки тому

    This vidoe was extremely beneficial. Can you make a further video on how to stop overthinking forever. Like..its so annoying at times. When we spend our entire day thinking about something that might go wrong in future, but in reality, that doesnt exist AT ALL.

  • @marianaduque7301
    @marianaduque7301 2 роки тому +1

    I feel called out with the "perfectionism" and "fear" on the nose!!!. Thanks Matt for helping me and all of us with beating procrastination (even though I'm currently procrastinating lol). The podcast intro was hilarious and loved the entire cinematography and smooth transitions of this video. Keep the content coming!

  • @SteamRolleraye
    @SteamRolleraye 2 роки тому

    The last message was what i exactly needed. Thank You

  • @blasder007
    @blasder007 2 роки тому

    when I subscribed to matt i expected this same video over and over, and im glad im getting what i expected

  • @rudyspective1870
    @rudyspective1870 2 роки тому +1

    0:15 Me every morning, lol! Thanks Matt for calling me out!

  • @razanal-ammar7213
    @razanal-ammar7213 2 роки тому

    Matt thank you very much, you’re an idol to me, and I trust you’re words. Thanks for making me feel better about myself, it’s a relief to watch such an episode during projects submission week in college. Thanks again🙏

  • @JansleyMusic
    @JansleyMusic 2 роки тому

    I'm taking your UA-cam course right now, and it is so neat to see everything you talk about in that course implemented in your videos. I'm learning a ton not just from your content, but how you construct it as well. Thanks Matt!

  • @aaqibbora3176
    @aaqibbora3176 2 роки тому

    Just paused the video midway to give it a like and comment. So well narrowed down 🙌🏻

  • @basilmuataz4549
    @basilmuataz4549 2 роки тому

    loved the sound effects on the fight flight or freeze part!

  • @manikumar2554
    @manikumar2554 2 роки тому

    You made whole a lot difference in my life Matt, All the best from India.

  • @camerachris
    @camerachris 2 роки тому

    I've had this video open on my desktop to watch for two weeks. I'm sure I'll get around to it.

  • @arpitsoni3895
    @arpitsoni3895 2 роки тому +1

    I can relate with the overwhelm and exhaustion thing, thanks for the video and very nicely explained, imma fix things now.

  • @brandonhuffman9709
    @brandonhuffman9709 2 роки тому +1

    I’m sure this will be a super helpful video.. I’ll watch it tomorrow.

  • @kimj292
    @kimj292 2 роки тому

    This video is helping me in my time of procastination . I think I will be starting off today.

  • @JustinEspejo
    @JustinEspejo 2 роки тому

    This is the first time I’ve encountered the 2 types of perfectionists! New knowledge gained! 👌

  • @veronikahofbauerova1360
    @veronikahofbauerova1360 2 роки тому

    Matt you are truly incredible. Thank you!

  • @birgits5988
    @birgits5988 2 роки тому

    Love that you are including your wife!

  • @Matt-ln1zl
    @Matt-ln1zl 2 роки тому

    Adding this video to my Watch Later Playlist

  • @zagin_kinomaniv
    @zagin_kinomaniv 2 роки тому +25

    I need to do new video on my channel, but i watch this video about reason of my procrastinating)))
    Thank you, Matt)))

    • @УлянаБаланда
      @УлянаБаланда 2 роки тому

      Нам потрібне нове відео!!! До речі, розбір плавучого трейлеру був бомбічний!!!

    • @zagin_kinomaniv
      @zagin_kinomaniv 2 роки тому +1

      @@УлянаБаланда ну вже сьогодні буде детальніший розбір)))

    • @УлянаБаланда
      @УлянаБаланда 2 роки тому +1

      @@zagin_kinomaniv *режим очікування увімкнено* власне, він і не вимикається 😅

  • @nadjla8
    @nadjla8 2 роки тому

    Thank you I'm in the need of those advices I've been procrastinating my work for more than 4 months 😅 .

  • @MRfuzzjr101
    @MRfuzzjr101 2 роки тому +2

    Love the Carleton University shout-out, wasn't expecting that at all! Go Ravens!

  • @angieshehata3525
    @angieshehata3525 2 роки тому

    Can’t tell you how much I needed this, especially since daylight saving time ended- thank you!!

  • @grahamweight7812
    @grahamweight7812 2 роки тому +2

    I literally came out of shorts because I hated the amount of time I spent on it, and this popped up in my notifications, perfect timing! 😂
    That's again for another video Matt! You've helped me more than I can tell 🙂

  • @inji2166
    @inji2166 2 роки тому

    Just wanted to say thank you, Matt. I really needed this 🙂

  • @MagesticGoldenDove
    @MagesticGoldenDove 2 роки тому +1

    Matt thank you for this video. I have been finding myself falling into the procrastination cycle for job hunting these past few months and it has wrecked my sleep schedule so badly. So I tried breaking it down into smaller steps and it is making tackling it a little easier. I think I'll still have to work on reminding myself to overcome the first four reasons at each step of the process but overall I think this video will help me a lot as I go through this process.

  • @eclowe6594
    @eclowe6594 2 роки тому

    I really needed that "are you procrastinating or are you exhausted?" I'm taking 10 days off starting on Friday... Just gotta get there first

  • @yulycepeda11
    @yulycepeda11 2 роки тому

    I identify so much with all.... mennnn this topic. Thanks to break the topic this way

  • @javiermartinezrossi8957
    @javiermartinezrossi8957 2 роки тому

    You're, most of the time, exactly what I need to hear

  • @Dylan.Swindells
    @Dylan.Swindells 2 роки тому

    It was awesome meeting you yesterday!