I haven't even watched 10 seconds and I can just tell how much your content is improving, video by video. You're an incredible storyteller and so inspiring. Thanks so much for doing what you do!
I think it is an important topic in today's times and I would like to add the word "laziness" into the conversation. It has a negative connotation to it and nobody wants to be viewed as lazy. But I think there is a lot of importance in knowing how to rest, take time off, be in the present and learn/know how to do nothing, practicing it continuously in everyday life, as an important habit. I personally proudly strive to be more lazy (or call it "present", less occupied, etc) haha. :) Another great video Nathaniel!
The mind is constantly looking for a distraction, something to do... now that we're at home we have more time in our hands to connect with ourselves and get ti know ourselves better... when we're bored it's a good time to listen more to ourselves and connect ! discover more of who we really are and where do we want to go...
As an introvert, I am thriving right now. I’m creating so much I’ve always wanted to and reaching out to friends / family at my pace. I have some extroverted friends that are absolutely losing their mind.
“Beating boredom is about paying attention”. Everyone’s quoting that in the comments and I think it’s really true. “We need little pockets of boredom to create contrast”. I’d never thought of that, but it makes a lot of sense to me. History tells us that life for people whom everything is the same is the most boring of all. Luxury becomes dull if it’s constant.
Sara Makes Art Ik this is weird but your phrase “luxury becomes dull if it’s constant” makes me really happy...it’s so true but smth we have to remind ourselves often. :)
I love everything about this thread haha it's so true that people who are busy constantly are unhappy and those who have too much free time are unhappy too. Need to find that happy medium!
The role you play here is the "get others attention" but to play it right you have to previously had paid attention to others, so basically, your work reflects the attention you paid to others! Hope that makes (any) sense
Ye ive noticed that you become just like those you hang out with.If u spend time with smart people you will feel obligated to do good productive things whereas if gou spend time with people with no ambition you will end up like them if you dont open your eyes
Being consciously lazy or relaxed is importantent so that your mind has the space for being creative. Since the word 'lazy" comes with notion of negative and it often attached with meditation or relaxation. Isn't it?
A great moment to reflect over things that you don't have time for. Whether you like what you do and what you need to acquire fulfilment. *Don't forget to exercise and eat healthy*
“If you don’t know where you are going, you might not like where you end up” I’m never bored, I like thinking and reading a lot so there is no room for boredom in my life.
Meditation made me realize that staying home and letting the time go by is a deep fear that I have. That if I don't make any use of my time, that time will escape and that I might miss out on experiences because I'm older. I think some people have this fear and although it can be the uncomfortable sensation of doing and being "nothing", boredom for me is just a word I describe my fear of time, my future and not living in the present moment. I think it's a healthy fear to have because we do have our final appointment with death and that we should make the best out of our time. But I forget that spending time with myself can be something that pays back a 100 fold and that it's ok to settle things down with myself. To appreciate and be with my thoughts, with nature or what Terence McKenna would say "The Journey to be alone, to be alone." To gain insight, to learn about yourself, to learn about your beliefs and fears and to have a hunger for life. I love you channel and it inspires me to make videos for myself and share perspectives and ideas.
I'd say remembering an internal drive to do something when you are bored is very important. A lot of our lives are filled with external motivators, like work, school etc. Things that you know you have to do. When you're bored, and you no longer have to go to class or work, there's a struggle to even get out of bed in the morning. Really allowing yourself to introvert and filling your bored time with creative projects or things you've been curious about is way to do something great for yourself.
SO TRUE. Whenever I start to feel "bored" I start thinking asking myself questions to see if there's anything I want to do as a creative outlet or anything I've been thinking about doing but haven't had enough time to fully investigate it.
@@Veronicatastic exactly. I started longboarding because people always think I skate (i dress that way apparently) and I figured I might as well give it a go!
I wish that he kept talk more than just 10 min i just love your words .. the way that you get my attention is sooo unexpected and the way that you made me feel like i am taking to sb who is just next to me thank you so much i love you sorry for my bad English
Thank you for bringing this topic up Nathaniel! I feel like boredom has to do with the ego because the ego-mind thinks that being bored is boring and wants his way out. Ego loves being in a society where it has all the distractions (drugs, tv, internet, socializing, video games, sex, thinking etc) it can count on just so to not be facing the boredom an sich. This is why going on a solo retreat is not something people do often, because it is hard to do, but when you face the so-called boredom long enough; Being will be something fascinating and very pleasant. I think that why this specific period of time is interesting; we are forced to face this boredom without realizing it is actually something very beautiful.
Thanks Nathaniel! It's been a really difficult time for me because i just seperated from my partner just right before quarantine. Negative thinking, self loathing and even depression coming in waves during the day. The worst part is i can't do anything about it, i can't go to the gym, can't go for a walk, can't distract myself. I'm glad you been here creating inspiring contents to keep me going and I really hope one day i can meet you in person and talk.
Every video of yours I become more in awe of your mind. The fact that we're the same age amazes me as our* life lessons look so different, but are, in fact, quite synchronous. * our age group especially, but humanity in itself as well. :)
I think boredom is something "Type-A" people feel most often because they need something productive to do in order to feel fulfilled. These people are also the ones, I feel, that need this boredom and down-time to reflect and understand the idea of slowing down being a good thing.
New subscriber here! Never usually comment on any videos whatsoever, but really love the way you articulate your thoughts so eloquently. I've had similar sentiments about boredom before, but have always had trouble articulating it. Thanks for sharing! :) And although you are not a fan of algorithms, I am glad that the UA-cam one guided me towards your channel.
the wide fear of boredom reminds me of "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” -- Blaise Pascal
I appreciate your insights and relate to them. I lost my job due to this crisis, but have progressed on projects I've always been passionate about due to the lack of distractions. I always feared getting on it because it's something others label as boring, but once I got focused on it I found myself having a lot of fun by myself and feeling more accomplished than ever. I highly recommend it to everyone!
Every child is an artist the problem is staying an artist when you grow up. The child that imagined a river of lava between the couch and tables still exist inside of you. We now have the ideas, resources and more importantly time, bring your thoughts to life. Boredom could be the most important part of your success.😊😊😊❤
When you used to watch Nathaniel's videos at night cuz he was in the USA but now you watch them midday cuz he is in France, and the same time zone as yourself.
I absolutely love and agree with this. Very timely now that we have a lot of time in our hands, especially for us who don't have children. Thanks again Nathaniel for producing these wonderful videos even when you're stuck indoors in Paris
As somebody who has been struggling with creativity as I see others creatively thrive during our current circumstances, I greatly appreciate this video. I have been feeling like something was wrong with me, but I started noticing a bit of creativity come out of me the past few days and it's definitely connected to boredom.
Nathaniel, Even though you're younger than me, you inspire me a lot. I'm always waiting for your videos because I learn so much from them. I love the cinematic clips that you add to your videos, they motivated me to also start using my cameras to their full potential. Thank you for that! 😊 Much love from Sweden!
you said it so well. “space to think is a gift, it’s not something we should be running from.” indeed it is... we should really let our minds wander more (i honestly don’t understand why people choose to get distracted so often and don’t let their own thoughts swarm)
Starting a UA-cam channel, or any other creative endeavour makes you go through this exact paradigm : paying vs getting attention. You spend so much time creating your content, and wishing to get people's attention that it can be overwhelming. But the right path is to dig deeper, focus on the work, and not on someone else's validation. Thank you for this piece.
I use to watch your videos all the time; however, I recently pressed the subscribe button. I love your videos, with the current events plaguing the world I noticed that working from home was causing me to be bored. I watched your video on self improvement and decided that now would be the best time to do it. The need to travel from home to work and back meant that I was spending two hours a day on the train, to literally no hours on the train a day, from being time poor to time rich. I had never been time rich, I was finding myself feeling bored during the week. So I started to find things about myself to improve on journally at the end of each day for mental clarity has become of one my main focuses. Thanks for the amazing videos, your train of thought, clarity and perspective is so refreshing to see on a platform that is mostly skewed toward the next social phenomenon or what can get you more likes, keep up the amazing work Nathaniel.
Are those all the books you own in the backdrop? Also, you’re really growing and I’m pretty sure it’s because of your humility. I pray for strength for you to always be humble💙
another great one !! we're the same age tho, and i feel like trash knowing what you've lived and done. I feel like boredom is a needed moment to breathe, and like you said, contrast. BUT, i can be a hard time to go through, being alone facing our problems. thanks for theses words
I've noticed this within myself and not really knowing what it was...you definitely described what I was thinking about. I no longer have my laptop or my phone in my bedroom so it can become a place of mindless thinking as well as rest. It's refreshing to truly step away from the world, internet-wise. I also sleep better with this new practice!
Had an anxiety episode yesterday because I miss walking and having my thoughts for myself. I have a glorious selection of books to read but I miss walking 😭 I'm trapped inside for infinity
Wow, just wow! This video is a masterpiece and it definitely hits a nerve right now. During the last two weeks I realized really how much I lost the ability to focus and enjoy boredom. It came to a point were I was not able to watch a 10min youtube video while doing something else on my phone or reading the comments while the video was running. However, the last two weeks really helped me to get back again to a more delibarate and intentional stance towards life. I got reminded of how important it is to enjoy the little (sometimes boring) things like sitting on the balcony in the sun and reading a book on how I can set up a small garden on my balcony. I'm convinced I can make it happen but I need to focus on the crucial aspects and cut away the unnecessary distractions on the way which only serve to cover the more boring parts of such a project. I also started to write poems again in the morning which I find really fulfilling. Thanks a lot for the video Nathan and keep doing what you do!
I love how natural you sound talking, like you're completely genuine not preplanning too much or reading out of a script. The "uuhhmm"s and the "aaaannd.." are really sweet. thank you, keep up the great work!
Nathaniel Drew, you’re too good to be true. I didn’t plan for that to rhyme but it did and dude, how can you be bored with all those books behind you? I concur with not having to force things and just drawing your attention to things naturally. We all have ideas that we haven’t manifested and now is the perfect time to engage in creative flow. Remember, you are enough and you are so LOVED. I’m sending you so much love and well wishes to you from the United States to France. Stay safe bud.
Why does everybody keep posting things about boredom? The real problem is not boredom, at least for the ones like me who really have work to do but now from home. The real challenge is to stay in focus, not to deal with boredom. I would gladly take boredom instead. Staying in focus and not procrastinating is the ultimate deal breaker these days, as you don't get to experience the difference between your workspace and your home, so your brain automatically tells you to go watch a movie, read a 4-month old magazine, go bird-watching to the balcony or even cook a frozen pizza. So you just live in constant limbo of thoughts, where you can't really set goals anymore and neither be good at work nor at life outside of it.
I was in 18 days of total isolation quarantine in China battling the inner anxiety to be productive, and my need to just stop and relax for a moment, by the end I feel like I can out a totally different person, and I start d actually doing the things I've been putting of for years. Now I have a UA-cam channel in a very similar genre to you, and I appreciate your honesty man!
1. Watching your videos, no matter how long they are, is always a heartwarming experience. 2. There was a book I read like three years ago. It was about how old people are constantly meditating about their life when getting bored; evaluating, thinking and sorting things out. I remember my grandma never had an argument with my mum, she was just smiling and always saying to her "you´re too busy to see your own problems" Boredom might be a scarecrow for the modern world though I'm sure it's probably one of those things we need more than anything else.
Yo drew! I’m really interested in your way of filming and editing, actually I’m studying it! I really love it and I’ll like to know how you do it! Any advise!??? Good job, love you videos.
This goes hand in hand with having alone time. If you're constantly surrounded by people and are always busy you never have the time to be creative and let your mind wander.
Your videos are one of the few places where I can go to, to listen to ideas and things that I never thought I would be interested in or topics that I wish were addressed more. Not only that, I love the way you portray these ideas in your videos - things like editing, examples, quotes .. I appreciate it all! Keep up the good work.
Is anyone else feeling like they don't have any amount of energy in them while we are just inside our homes, doing nothing! My room is full of books, and surprisingly i used to read a lot on normal days, but as we are under lockdown, i am unable to focus, is there anyone like me out there? Please help me I am Vinay, from India
story point it’s most likely because you use social media more during these times, which spikes up dopamine levels in your brain more than reading books does, that’s why when you go and try to read a book you’re brain can’t focus and wants to go back to the more “entertaining thing” like your phone. Try a dopamine detox to stop it. I have a video about it on my channel you can check it out :)
Brian Diehl sorry that didn’t work for you buddy, there could be multiple different reasons you’re suffering from lack of energy, your nutrition, lack of physical activity, poor sleep or too much sleep, it could also be as simple as you lost momentum on your goals and don’t have the motivation or purpose to start again, or more serious problems like depression or underlying disease. Because of lack of information about your situation I can’t determine which one it is for you, I suggest you take a look at each of these problems and see which one you resonate with the most. Good luck, you got this!
The problem with this is that I don’t think boredom IS that space of daydreaming and creativity when you wash up and go onto autopilot or when you spend a long car trip staring out the window- that might be doing nothing, but it isn’t boredom. Boredom is so much worse. It’s when you spend hours sitting in your bed staring at the wall because it seems like the only thing you think of doing, it’s the time when you want to get up and do something but you can’t so you just sigh and watch another episode of that minecraft series, even though it makes you feel ill. Maybe it’s because you’re such a productive and self caring guy that you don’t feel this as much, but as someone who is inherently lazy and unfocused, I have said on many occasions that boredom is the worst possible feeling. Even if you are in pain or angry or scared, at least you’re doing something with your life. Being truly bored is just a bit shite to be honest.
Hey, I'm not sure exactly how to respond to this, but just wanted you to know that people can relate and you're not alone :) I definitely get what you mean and I don't have a magic cure. I'm having that frustrated, hateful sort of boredom today myself - consuming (eating/watching) stuff that makes me feel worse. I noticed in what you wrote, and it's something I'm guilty of myself, that there was quite a lot of self-criticism about being 'inherently lazy and unfocused' and the idea that you're not 'doing something with your life' or not enough. It made me think that there was more to your description of 'want to get up and go do something but can't' than a physical lockdown. It helps me to remember that lots of these thoughts and feelings about ourselves really are just thoughts and feelings and, like any perspective, they can change, if we gently start challenging our assumptions. In my experience and in the opinions of people more knowledgeable than me, the self-flagellation can keep you more stuck than any actual deficit in your character or abilities. Good luck
Man I never comment on youtube or like videos ... but you all the time drop things I really care about !! And what and how you do is inspiring me sooooo much ! Thank you for making my day ! Never stop what you do !
Honestly you are the most wholesome person ever i love the way you spread very important messages that we really as a society fail to pay attention to thank you for that
I find it interesting that your videos present a lot of info in a very abstract way, but I never feel overwhelmed by the conversation! You’re great at what you do. Thank for sharing this.
You’re smart and you know how to project your ideas in a simple and effective way ! I almost feel like (for those who have the chance to get bored right now), the time given by this crisis will be missed. Thank you for your content, Paris is an amazing city !
la cosa migliore dei tuoi video è che si vede che ci metti tutto te stesso, le tue capacità, le tue idee e cerchi di condividerle e farle arrivare a tutti. Ciao Nathaniel!
Thank you for another great video! It came at exactly the right time. It is scary to strip away all those actions that serve the goal of being interesting and occupied all the time. I think a reason for this behavior is our dependency on other people. You´re depending on others to get money, social interactions, appreciation, a career... We´ve been taught that in this speeding world we can´t just do what we want whenever we want to do it. We have to get in line, we have to function at all times and we have to keep up with the world. We´ve been taught that there is no time for boredom.
I don't know somehow I agree with you in every term, it's like you are reading my mind. you are able to express your thought process very clearly and passionately. I think you are blessed to live a life with mental clarity and of course wherever you are today is because of your hard work. stay positive and stay healthy!
I've been in a sort of mental limbo in the past month where I've spent a lot of time on distractions like UA-cam and Netflix. It was mostly mindless consumption of content to keep myself from facing my poor productivity. And then two days ago, I actually sat by myself in my room for fifteen minutes, let my mind drift, and I somehow ended up grabbing my sketchpad and drawing a fictional character I had recently created for a D&D game. And after that, I started thinking about all the other things I could get done, and making strategic plans, which got me back on track. And then I saw this upload. It came at a pretty good time, and affirmed what I just experienced. Giving attention to creativity really does work wonders. Thanks Nate.
Great video! I enjoy being bored from time to time. It’s like an unplug and restart. Regarding paying vs getting attention, both are important . All people need attention at one point but giving attention makes your soul stronger. Really good video.
So one of my friends have been complaining about boredom, so as soon as I saw your video I shared it with her, and she told me it was helpful and the video has made her more productive, thanks Nathaniel ❤️
My thoughts? My thoughts are to laugh at all of these social media ‘influencers’ talking about combating boredom when the most of us are madly struggling to work from home while trying to also cook, clean, take care of kids etc etc.
"It's better to pay attention than worry about getting it."
It's like the alarm went off screaming "HEY WAKE UP"
Ню Νιούρα I literally shouted ‘WOAH’ - this quote puts into words a concept I’ve struggled to articulate for years
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I haven't even watched 10 seconds and I can just tell how much your content is improving, video by video. You're an incredible storyteller and so inspiring. Thanks so much for doing what you do!
Words of kindness 💗
I haven’t watched 10 seconds because I’m bored
Lol
“the best way to beat boredom is through paying attention” -nathaniel drew
man, i love your content!
Anyone else need another instagram livestream from this guy??
Btw, your content is amazing, mate !!!!!
YESS he's got me to finish my painting with him on the livestream. He needs to do more
Yes! He was so cute 😅
When was there a live stream? On youtube?
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I think it is an important topic in today's times and I would like to add the word "laziness" into the conversation. It has a negative connotation to it and nobody wants to be viewed as lazy. But I think there is a lot of importance in knowing how to rest, take time off, be in the present and learn/know how to do nothing, practicing it continuously in everyday life, as an important habit. I personally proudly strive to be more lazy (or call it "present", less occupied, etc) haha. :) Another great video Nathaniel!
Well said
Totally agree. It's good to have 'zero days' every once and a while.
To relax while doing nothing is a skill i think almost everyone can get better at, almost like napping, but without the sleeping.
👍 agreed
“For it is possible for a man to be faithful and lazy at the same time” -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in The Little Prince
Loved the line "focus on being interested not interesting"🙂
Stay safe everybody 💙
A perfect opportunity for us to heal physically and mentally. To self reflect for a better future.
Absolutely with you on this, 200% 😜
The mind is constantly looking for a distraction, something to do... now that we're at home we have more time in our hands to connect with ourselves and get ti know ourselves better... when we're bored it's a good time to listen more to ourselves and connect ! discover more of who we really are and where do we want to go...
As an introvert, I am thriving right now. I’m creating so much I’ve always wanted to and reaching out to friends / family at my pace. I have some extroverted friends that are absolutely losing their mind.
“Beating boredom is about paying attention”. Everyone’s quoting that in the comments and I think it’s really true. “We need little pockets of boredom to create contrast”. I’d never thought of that, but it makes a lot of sense to me. History tells us that life for people whom everything is the same is the most boring of all. Luxury becomes dull if it’s constant.
Sara Makes Art Ik this is weird but your phrase “luxury becomes dull if it’s constant” makes me really happy...it’s so true but smth we have to remind ourselves often. :)
Bethany Stacey Well, think of people like princesses and other “rich girls”. They’re crying of boredom a lot of the time.
Sara Makes Art mhmmm I definitely agree :) (that sounded sarcastic but it’s not lol)
I love everything about this thread haha it's so true that people who are busy constantly are unhappy and those who have too much free time are unhappy too. Need to find that happy medium!
The role you play here is the "get others attention" but to play it right you have to previously had paid attention to others, so basically, your work reflects the attention you paid to others!
Hope that makes (any) sense
Oh yeah I like that a lot!
Ye ive noticed that you become just like those you hang out with.If u spend time with smart people you will feel obligated to do good productive things whereas if gou spend time with people with no ambition you will end up like them if you dont open your eyes
Being consciously lazy or relaxed is importantent so that your mind has the space for being creative. Since the word 'lazy" comes with notion of negative and it often attached with meditation or relaxation. Isn't it?
A great moment to reflect over things that you don't have time for.
Whether you like what you do and what you need to acquire fulfilment.
*Don't forget to exercise and eat healthy*
What a great essay. May we all enjoy our boredom in the weeks to come!
“If you don’t know where you are going, you might not like where you end up”
I’m never bored, I like thinking and reading a lot so there is no room for boredom in my life.
Meditation made me realize that staying home and letting the time go by is a deep fear that I have. That if I don't make any use of my time, that time will escape and that I might miss out on experiences because I'm older. I think some people have this fear and although it can be the uncomfortable sensation of doing and being "nothing", boredom for me is just a word I describe my fear of time, my future and not living in the present moment. I think it's a healthy fear to have because we do have our final appointment with death and that we should make the best out of our time. But I forget that spending time with myself can be something that pays back a 100 fold and that it's ok to settle things down with myself. To appreciate and be with my thoughts, with nature or what Terence McKenna would say "The Journey to be alone, to be alone." To gain insight, to learn about yourself, to learn about your beliefs and fears and to have a hunger for life. I love you channel and it inspires me to make videos for myself and share perspectives and ideas.
Well said, these times are great to reflect, learn new skills, create. it can be a blessing if you choose to see it that way.
I'd say remembering an internal drive to do something when you are bored is very important. A lot of our lives are filled with external motivators, like work, school etc. Things that you know you have to do. When you're bored, and you no longer have to go to class or work, there's a struggle to even get out of bed in the morning. Really allowing yourself to introvert and filling your bored time with creative projects or things you've been curious about is way to do something great for yourself.
SO TRUE. Whenever I start to feel "bored" I start thinking asking myself questions to see if there's anything I want to do as a creative outlet or anything I've been thinking about doing but haven't had enough time to fully investigate it.
@@Veronicatastic exactly. I started longboarding because people always think I skate (i dress that way apparently) and I figured I might as well give it a go!
I wish that he kept talk more than just 10 min
i just love your words .. the way that you get my attention is sooo unexpected and the way that you made me feel like i am taking to sb who is just next to me
thank you so much
i love you
sorry for my bad English
Man this is the content we need right now! Thank you for this!
Thanks for watching!!
Your content is always so inspiring!
*Your
And yes, he's content
Goodvibes thanks!
Thank you for bringing this topic up Nathaniel! I feel like boredom has to do with the ego because the ego-mind thinks that being bored is boring and wants his way out. Ego loves being in a society where it has all the distractions (drugs, tv, internet, socializing, video games, sex, thinking etc) it can count on just so to not be facing the boredom an sich. This is why going on a solo retreat is not something people do often, because it is hard to do, but when you face the so-called boredom long enough; Being will be something fascinating and very pleasant. I think that why this specific period of time is interesting; we are forced to face this boredom without realizing it is actually something very beautiful.
10min 50 seconds of wondering what kinds of books are on those shelves 🤔
I think you're in the state of *relaxation.*
lol...I did the same
I was like name at least 1 book Nath. 😅
He has made book related videos if you are interested
Same darling same 😂😂
Thanks Nathaniel! It's been a really difficult time for me because i just seperated from my partner just right before quarantine. Negative thinking, self loathing and even depression coming in waves during the day. The worst part is i can't do anything about it, i can't go to the gym, can't go for a walk, can't distract myself. I'm glad you been here creating inspiring contents to keep me going and I really hope one day i can meet you in person and talk.
This too shall pass 🙏 I hope you are taking care of yourself.
Invest in yourself🌟
Every video of yours I become more in awe of your mind. The fact that we're the same age amazes me as our* life lessons look so different, but are, in fact, quite synchronous.
* our age group especially, but humanity in itself as well. :)
literally just watched the joseph gordon-levitt talk yesterday and its my favorite thing ever
The master speaks! So true, I always find that my best ideas come from when I'm brushing my teeth, it's like my time.
I think boredom is something "Type-A" people feel most often because they need something productive to do in order to feel fulfilled. These people are also the ones, I feel, that need this boredom and down-time to reflect and understand the idea of slowing down being a good thing.
New subscriber here! Never usually comment on any videos whatsoever, but really love the way you articulate your thoughts so eloquently. I've had similar sentiments about boredom before, but have always had trouble articulating it. Thanks for sharing! :) And although you are not a fan of algorithms, I am glad that the UA-cam one guided me towards your channel.
the wide fear of boredom reminds me of "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.”
-- Blaise Pascal
Saw that quote on Twitter just a few hours ago, and it was the first thing I thought of when stumbling upon this video.
What are the odds? :-)
I appreciate your insights and relate to them. I lost my job due to this crisis, but have progressed on projects I've always been passionate about due to the lack of distractions. I always feared getting on it because it's something others label as boring, but once I got focused on it I found myself having a lot of fun by myself and feeling more accomplished than ever. I highly recommend it to everyone!
Every child is an artist the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.
The child that imagined a river of lava between the couch and tables still exist inside of you.
We now have the ideas, resources and more importantly time, bring your thoughts to life.
Boredom could be the most important part of your success.😊😊😊❤
Hmm, I just heard of that quote today, it's from Picasso right?
It's a wonderful quote!
@@darkalligraph i bought a bag with that quote in a museum in málaga, so yes, it's from picasso :)
@@darkalligraph yep, you are right.😊👏😊
Ohhh is anyone else basically living on UA-cam now?
Wishing u and urs well-being and happiness during this time.
x
"The poem in the head is always perfect. Resistence begins when you try to convert it into language" - Stanly Kunitz
Don't ever stop. You are a natural.👌💯
When you used to watch Nathaniel's videos at night cuz he was in the USA but now you watch them midday cuz he is in France, and the same time zone as yourself.
I absolutely love and agree with this. Very timely now that we have a lot of time in our hands, especially for us who don't have children. Thanks again Nathaniel for producing these wonderful videos even when you're stuck indoors in Paris
This is truly a beautiful video!
As somebody who has been struggling with creativity as I see others creatively thrive during our current circumstances, I greatly appreciate this video. I have been feeling like something was wrong with me, but I started noticing a bit of creativity come out of me the past few days and it's definitely connected to boredom.
Nathaniel,
Even though you're younger than me, you inspire me a lot. I'm always waiting for your videos because I learn so much from them. I love the cinematic clips that you add to your videos, they motivated me to also start using my cameras to their full potential. Thank you for that! 😊
Much love from Sweden!
you said it so well. “space to think is a gift, it’s not something we should be running from.” indeed it is... we should really let our minds wander more (i honestly don’t understand why people choose to get distracted so often and don’t let their own thoughts swarm)
Dear Nathaniel,
You are on the right path because you are asking questions and are willing to learn more. You should not worry so much.
All the best
Legit that was very nice of you
Starting a UA-cam channel, or any other creative endeavour makes you go through this exact paradigm : paying vs getting attention. You spend so much time creating your content, and wishing to get people's attention that it can be overwhelming. But the right path is to dig deeper, focus on the work, and not on someone else's validation. Thank you for this piece.
Been waiting all week for this! Thanks Nathaniel. Loved that Joseph Gordon-Levitt Ted talk btw. 🙌
Boredom can be slowly gone when creativity meets boredom. Ideas pop-up when in silence and just do it . Awesome message Nathaniel 🙏
I'm creating now more than ever. Keeping myself sane from these time of uncertainty. Wish everyone the best!
I use to watch your videos all the time; however, I recently pressed the subscribe button. I love your videos, with the current events plaguing the world I noticed that working from home was causing me to be bored. I watched your video on self improvement and decided that now would be the best time to do it. The need to travel from home to work and back meant that I was spending two hours a day on the train, to literally no hours on the train a day, from being time poor to time rich. I had never been time rich, I was finding myself feeling bored during the week. So I started to find things about myself to improve on journally at the end of each day for mental clarity has become of one my main focuses. Thanks for the amazing videos, your train of thought, clarity and perspective is so refreshing to see on a platform that is mostly skewed toward the next social phenomenon or what can get you more likes, keep up the amazing work Nathaniel.
Are those all the books you own in the backdrop? Also, you’re really growing and I’m pretty sure it’s because of your humility. I pray for strength for you to always be humble💙
He is in France at the moment, I don't think those are his books 🤔
I was wondering the same thing, I assumed he was in a library but he's talking so maybe not...
I’m 19 years old and I owe this MAN so much, if I’m ever successful I will mention him
This time for introspection can be used to find your meaning. Below the noise find your quiet!
Great video again Nathaniel, production is beautiful!
another great one !!
we're the same age tho, and i feel like trash knowing what you've lived and done. I feel like boredom is a needed moment to breathe, and like you said, contrast. BUT, i can be a hard time to go through, being alone facing our problems. thanks for theses words
Apply yourself to supply your wealth.. doesn’t always have to be about money.
I've noticed this within myself and not really knowing what it was...you definitely described what I was thinking about. I no longer have my laptop or my phone in my bedroom so it can become a place of mindless thinking as well as rest. It's refreshing to truly step away from the world, internet-wise. I also sleep better with this new practice!
Had an anxiety episode yesterday because I miss walking and having my thoughts for myself. I have a glorious selection of books to read but I miss walking 😭 I'm trapped inside for infinity
You are not trapped, your Safe, think about people in prison, or life sentences
You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. - Marcus Aurelius.
Wow, just wow! This video is a masterpiece and it definitely hits a nerve right now. During the last two weeks I realized really how much I lost the ability to focus and enjoy boredom. It came to a point were I was not able to watch a 10min youtube video while doing something else on my phone or reading the comments while the video was running. However, the last two weeks really helped me to get back again to a more delibarate and intentional stance towards life. I got reminded of how important it is to enjoy the little (sometimes boring) things like sitting on the balcony in the sun and reading a book on how I can set up a small garden on my balcony. I'm convinced I can make it happen but I need to focus on the crucial aspects and cut away the unnecessary distractions on the way which only serve to cover the more boring parts of such a project. I also started to write poems again in the morning which I find really fulfilling. Thanks a lot for the video Nathan and keep doing what you do!
Also, great ideas come out of boredom - you just need to push through the initial phase and let the creativity roam freely
O'SSÉIN - Master Your Mind With Me I totally agree!
I love how natural you sound talking, like you're completely genuine not preplanning too much or reading out of a script. The "uuhhmm"s and the "aaaannd.." are really sweet. thank you, keep up the great work!
Stay strong brother✊
Nathaniel Drew, you’re too good to be true. I didn’t plan for that to rhyme but it did and dude, how can you be bored with all those books behind you? I concur with not having to force things and just drawing your attention to things naturally. We all have ideas that we haven’t manifested and now is the perfect time to engage in creative flow. Remember, you are enough and you are so LOVED. I’m sending you so much love and well wishes to you from the United States to France. Stay safe bud.
Why does everybody keep posting things about boredom? The real problem is not boredom, at least for the ones like me who really have work to do but now from home. The real challenge is to stay in focus, not to deal with boredom. I would gladly take boredom instead. Staying in focus and not procrastinating is the ultimate deal breaker these days, as you don't get to experience the difference between your workspace and your home, so your brain automatically tells you to go watch a movie, read a 4-month old magazine, go bird-watching to the balcony or even cook a frozen pizza. So you just live in constant limbo of thoughts, where you can't really set goals anymore and neither be good at work nor at life outside of it.
I agree with everything and also noticed that fully paying attention to something is what creates in me the most genuine happiness
I like you man last two weeks I watch more and more your vedio i get more advice I happy get to this channel I say you keeping going Man ✌🏾❤️
Thank you so much for sharing 🙏I so agree that these times of contrast really make us appreciate our life.
It’s okay to be bored.
I was in 18 days of total isolation quarantine in China battling the inner anxiety to be productive, and my need to just stop and relax for a moment, by the end I feel like I can out a totally different person, and I start d actually doing the things I've been putting of for years. Now I have a UA-cam channel in a very similar genre to you, and I appreciate your honesty man!
Worry less, Nathaniel, your ´re cool the way you are...great, deep topics..
Özlem Terli how is turkey?
He is a cool dude isn't he XD
1. Watching your videos, no matter how long they are, is always a heartwarming experience.
2. There was a book I read like three years ago. It was about how old people are constantly meditating about their life when getting bored; evaluating, thinking and sorting things out.
I remember my grandma never had an argument with my mum, she was just smiling and always saying to her "you´re too busy to see your own problems"
Boredom might be a scarecrow for the modern world though I'm sure it's probably one of those things we need more than anything else.
Yo drew! I’m really interested in your way of filming and editing, actually I’m studying it! I really love it and I’ll like to know how you do it! Any advise!??? Good job, love you videos.
Najih Al hilowli ناجح الهيلولي please respond Nathaniel
This goes hand in hand with having alone time. If you're constantly surrounded by people and are always busy you never have the time to be creative and let your mind wander.
Thanks for making me feel like I’m back in my lecture hall. I’ve been feeling like I’ve been getting dumber without the constant stimulation.
Your videos are one of the few places where I can go to, to listen to ideas and things that I never thought I would be interested in or topics that I wish were addressed more. Not only that, I love the way you portray these ideas in your videos - things like editing, examples, quotes .. I appreciate it all! Keep up the good work.
Tuve que borrar Instagram porque el aburrimiento me hizo caer en un rabbit hole y solo empeoró todo.
Thank for the positive introspective. This is exactly what the world needs to hear right now☺️
Is anyone else feeling like they don't have any amount of energy in them while we are just inside our homes, doing nothing! My room is full of books, and surprisingly i used to read a lot on normal days, but as we are under lockdown, i am unable to focus, is there anyone like me out there?
Please help me
I am Vinay, from India
story point it’s most likely because you use social media more during these times, which spikes up dopamine levels in your brain more than reading books does, that’s why when you go and try to read a book you’re brain can’t focus and wants to go back to the more “entertaining thing” like your phone. Try a dopamine detox to stop it. I have a video about it on my channel you can check it out :)
@@ChasingObstacles Alright, i haven't used social media in 3 days and that still hasn't helped
Brian Diehl sorry that didn’t work for you buddy, there could be multiple different reasons you’re suffering from lack of energy, your nutrition, lack of physical activity, poor sleep or too much sleep, it could also be as simple as you lost momentum on your goals and don’t have the motivation or purpose to start again, or more serious problems like depression or underlying disease. Because of lack of information about your situation I can’t determine which one it is for you, I suggest you take a look at each of these problems and see which one you resonate with the most. Good luck, you got this!
Your collab with Thomas Frank is the best thing that's happened all quarantine
The problem with this is that I don’t think boredom IS that space of daydreaming and creativity when you wash up and go onto autopilot or when you spend a long car trip staring out the window- that might be doing nothing, but it isn’t boredom. Boredom is so much worse. It’s when you spend hours sitting in your bed staring at the wall because it seems like the only thing you think of doing, it’s the time when you want to get up and do something but you can’t so you just sigh and watch another episode of that minecraft series, even though it makes you feel ill. Maybe it’s because you’re such a productive and self caring guy that you don’t feel this as much, but as someone who is inherently lazy and unfocused, I have said on many occasions that boredom is the worst possible feeling. Even if you are in pain or angry or scared, at least you’re doing something with your life. Being truly bored is just a bit shite to be honest.
Hey, I'm not sure exactly how to respond to this, but just wanted you to know that people can relate and you're not alone :) I definitely get what you mean and I don't have a magic cure. I'm having that frustrated, hateful sort of boredom today myself - consuming (eating/watching) stuff that makes me feel worse. I noticed in what you wrote, and it's something I'm guilty of myself, that there was quite a lot of self-criticism about being 'inherently lazy and unfocused' and the idea that you're not 'doing something with your life' or not enough. It made me think that there was more to your description of 'want to get up and go do something but can't' than a physical lockdown. It helps me to remember that lots of these thoughts and feelings about ourselves really are just thoughts and feelings and, like any perspective, they can change, if we gently start challenging our assumptions. In my experience and in the opinions of people more knowledgeable than me, the self-flagellation can keep you more stuck than any actual deficit in your character or abilities. Good luck
Man I never comment on youtube or like videos ... but you all the time drop things I really care about !! And what and how you do is inspiring me sooooo much ! Thank you for making my day ! Never stop what you do !
yeah you’re definitely my soulmate
Honestly you are the most wholesome person ever i love the way you spread very important messages that we really as a society fail to pay attention to thank you for that
In this situation, the best thing to do is to learn a language, like Spanish, with the help of Nathaniel videos.
Exactly ~ as I am never bored plus speaking five languages helps not to fall in that condrumen😆😈😉
And maybe brush up on your spelling skills in English while you’re at it.
@@xopi2521 ~Ni hao😤
Yes and learn french and chinese
learning English and starting to pick up French, learning language feels like a resting activity nowadays
I find it interesting that your videos present a lot of info in a very abstract way, but I never feel overwhelmed by the conversation! You’re great at what you do. Thank for sharing this.
How to survive quarantine with boredom, watch Nathaniel Drew video's
You’re smart and you know how to project your ideas in a simple and effective way ! I almost feel like (for those who have the chance to get bored right now), the time given by this crisis will be missed. Thank you for your content, Paris is an amazing city !
me: *sneezes*
that one guy in class: 7:53
la cosa migliore dei tuoi video è che si vede che ci metti tutto te stesso, le tue capacità, le tue idee e cerchi di condividerle e farle arrivare a tutti. Ciao Nathaniel!
ok are those all YOUR BOOKS?
Thank you for another great video! It came at exactly the right time. It is scary to strip away all those actions that serve the goal of being interesting and occupied all the time. I think a reason for this behavior is our dependency on other people. You´re depending on others to get money, social interactions, appreciation, a career... We´ve been taught that in this speeding world we can´t just do what we want whenever we want to do it. We have to get in line, we have to function at all times and we have to keep up with the world. We´ve been taught that there is no time for boredom.
Make a video in french? s'il vous plait!
He has videos in French:) I hope he can take the time to type up french captions!
I don't know somehow I agree with you in every term, it's like you are reading my mind. you are able to express your thought process very clearly and passionately. I think you are blessed to live a life with mental clarity and of course wherever you are today is because of your hard work. stay positive and stay healthy!
"Don't be that uncle"
or grandma!
I've been in a sort of mental limbo in the past month where I've spent a lot of time on distractions like UA-cam and Netflix. It was mostly mindless consumption of content to keep myself from facing my poor productivity. And then two days ago, I actually sat by myself in my room for fifteen minutes, let my mind drift, and I somehow ended up grabbing my sketchpad and drawing a fictional character I had recently created for a D&D game. And after that, I started thinking about all the other things I could get done, and making strategic plans, which got me back on track.
And then I saw this upload. It came at a pretty good time, and affirmed what I just experienced. Giving attention to creativity really does work wonders.
Thanks Nate.
I want to be your friend and message you “Hey, I’m bored, let’s talk about random things in life”
Great video! I enjoy being bored from time to time. It’s like an unplug and restart. Regarding paying vs getting attention, both are important . All people need attention at one point but giving attention makes your soul stronger. Really good video.
How can you be bored when there are uncountable things to do in this world
So one of my friends have been complaining about boredom, so as soon as I saw your video I shared it with her, and she told me it was helpful and the video has made her more productive, thanks Nathaniel ❤️
You're literally like the male version of Lana Blakely. The only 2 people I watch here on yt.
Kevinsaidso right? Id love for them to meet (not now tho)
I'll have to look her up! He reminds a lot of people of Matt D'avela who is someone you should totally check out!
You're one of the most inspiring people on youtube, I swear. You calm down my expectations and boost creativity & intuition. I truly wish u the best!
Ewa Słomka he is great indeed!!
yo first here
I honestly think that you chanel is one of the most positive and mind healing in youtube.
My thoughts? My thoughts are to laugh at all of these social media ‘influencers’ talking about combating boredom when the most of us are madly struggling to work from home while trying to also cook, clean, take care of kids etc etc.
Not not miss the fact, that this is a well presented video, with the graphics/ text being precise and appealing. 👏