How to Be Lazy and Still Get a Ton of Work Done
Вставка
- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- We live in a culture where being endlessly busy is pretty much the norm. So, with that in mind, how can you be lazy while still getting a ton of work done?
You do it by being STRATEGICALLY lazy. You do it making sure you take regular breaks throughout your day.
In this video, you'll learn about five strategies for getting the most out of those breaks.
My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!
collegeinfogeek...
Companion article for this video:
collegeinfogee...
----------
Videos you might want to watch next:
How to stop wasting time on the internet: • How to ACTUALLY Stop W...
How to get a buttload (that's a technical term) of work done: • How to Get Massive Loa...
----------
If you want to get even more strategies and tips on becoming a more productive, successful student, subscribe to my channel right here:
buff.ly/1vQP5ar
Twitter ➔ / tomfrankly
Instagram ➔ / tomfrankly
~ created by Thomas Frank
Graphics: docs.google.co...
End music: "Nola" by Broke for Free - brokeforfree.com/
one of my favorite quotes: “I choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.”
oh, and that quote comes from Bill Gates.
well then i have to ask him for a job :D
That person would be lazy, but they still need to be extremely smart to make up for it
+JonnesTT he's retired now.
A "lazy" programmer will take longer to think of a less complex or more efficient way doing something with code, rather than launching into "hard work" or laborious approaches. Plus they'll keep a good record of what they did so they can reuse the code rather than doing it again. Basically, you want to make the computer to more of the work and the human less. Well, you're probably freeing up the human to work on something else too.
My suggestion for intervals:
- *If you are learning something new*: Pomodoro technique: 25 minutes of work, 5 minutes break.
- *If you are producing something without much learning*: 50 minutes of work 10 minutes break.
Either way, take a break for 15 minutes after a 2 hour work session. If I don't have anything else to do, I just do squats pull ups and stuff.
This is excellent! Thank you for this, kind sir
I do a 40 minute / 20 minute split (40 of work and 20 of break) personally
Kazathul Thank you for this! +1
woah, you do squats in your breaks? i feel really lazy now :|
Kazathul my man if I do that I will sweat into the day every time
I'm honestly disappointed in myself for taking this long to work a Pokemon into the thumbnail
Thomas Frank how can i take notes form a textbooks
Thomas Frank I appreciate that you made it happen regardless of the time it took
Which Pokémon is it ??😂
Snorlax Rohan Roy...
Got the same plushie :P
I am so watching this video to procrastinate from studying for my finals
ahah make it two! Same "problem" over here xD
so... you wanna ThomasFrank and Chill?
EHP too bad finals won't do themselves if I just stay here "ThomasFrank and chillin" 😂
you do me and i will do your finals.
EHP huuum.. how about no? 😉
"Long breaks are between 30 minutes and an hour" ...... For me a long break is 18 episodes of some show.
Hahahahaha
How I am being lazy right now: Watching this video.
How I am getting a ton of work done right now: Watching this video.
Nailed it.
This is what my day looks like when i have no college.
6:00AM - Get up
6:15AM - Actually get out of bed
6:40AM - Go for a walk (depends on mood)
7:30AM - Come back & read some book or watch YT videos(sad that Casey quit vlogging)
8:30AM - Take a shower
9:00AM to 12:30 - Study ( with 5-10 mins break, usually checking my phone or playing a quick game, Forest is a great app bdw)
1:00PM - Have lunch
1:30PM - Watch some TV show
2:30PM - Afternoon nap (kind of)
4:00PM to 5:30 - Study (no break)
6:00PM- 8:00 - Study (small breaks)
8:30PM - Dinner
9:00PM to 11:00 - Watch TV show, YT videos, Read Quora, Read a book
11:30PM - Sleep Time (Finally)
Gaurav Deo What do you study if you have no college? If you don't mind me asking
memo Benitez doing some self study, preparing notes, practicing formulaes.
Hmm... my semester ends this week. I should probably do my own version of your schedule, so I keep myself sharp during the break-thanks
Only six hours of sleep? I can't do that. I would feel lethargic. Did you slowly get to that 6 hour or has it always been 6?
I see that you have a siesta session though so you get back some sleep. How long do you sleep for siesta?
thats a cool schedule! seems productive to me...
I would listen to him for hours without being bored..
Amazing videos !
i know right!
Abdulaziz Salam fr
I like the 1 hour / 10 minutes ratio. The pomodoro technique is horrible, when you just start to get into the flow your time's up and then you get a break than feels way too short to take a breath and then you need to refocus all over again
The Pomodoro technique at its core is a cycle of work, short breaks and a long break before you start another cycle. The exact timings of which are up to you though yes, the 25 minute work period is the most popular one and the recommended one because most people who start with it have trouble focusing for even that long.
I need almost 10 minutes to really start focusing, cannot stop the moment I really get in the mood to study (between 20-30 minutes in).. I don't like the pomodoro technique either.
I tried to use it a couple of times because of depression but I found it didn't help at all and tried other approaches.
After all, when I am already there really focusing I feel better if I keep at it for an hour at least. Then I'll have my break if I need one, or I'll continue until I feel I can focus no more.
+Righteous Question mark Working out doesn't "own" the word set. It's a useful analogy. It's overcoming resistance (mental rather than physical) to increase capability (focus rather than physical strength). So it's exercise.
Weightlifting stole it from math. And you don't see math busting weightlifting's balls for it. A set of numbers (or things) is a "REAL" set. You're just claiming primacy cuz it's the primary use YOU learned for a math/generic word.
xEmpty.Abyssx yeh, add people like me can't stop once we start. We go into extreme concentration and don't know when to take a break and eat. But it's still pretty hard to start that concentration again cuz I end up staring at that crack in the wall
Set up a Patreon or even just turn your ads on. We want to support you financially for what you've done for us.
Another good video Thomas! I like to practice a 45% rule when taking breaks. The traditional pomodoro scheme consists of 25 minute chunks of work with a 5 minute break after each one and a 30 minute break after every fourth one. That amounts to 45 minutes of break time to every 100 minutes of work. I really like Cal Newport's idea of building up focus like a muscle so recently I've been trying to bump up the length of my pomodoros and take 45% of that as a break after.
Also, I have to check out that "mind for numbers" book. I keep hearing a lot about it. Keep up the good work!
Never clicked on a video so fast
Yeah, I clicked on it so fast.
Chizom Wali yeah, same, dude !
Chizom Wali
As soon as I saw the video in my Recommendeds, I immediately put it into my Watch Later. No sense burning the candle at both ends.
taking breaks is not the same as being lazy, just saying
true
Yeah. That title sounds like click-bait.
That's true, but if you are efficient enough, you will be able to finish your work quickly enough, giving you the rest of the day to _anything_, and be lazy.
Aguante Argentina loco.
maxcoseti fr
When you are actually taking a break from finals and you are watching a video about breaks..
breakception.
Zach Dickerson me all the time
Peeps
Breakception sounds like a Drum n Bass subgenre.
STONKS
45 minutes in and no dislikes so far. Seems like people agree; this is quality content.
there's already 5 dislikes, I don't get it
3* what? Maybe youtube follows the same algorithm that reddit does, assigning a random number of down votes to prevent some sort of dislike barrage or something
SputnicK
I do realize that, but I only care for the ratio. If there are 0 dislikes I add one for ratio comparison. my personal record was 820/1 for a video on one of arumbas videos playing factorio steam release. anything above 150/1 is impressive. on the upside, youtube counts likes and dislikes indistinguishable, bc it only cares about engagement. the ratio is only feedback for the creator.
Symbiotic Coherence it really is
SputnicK that is so true
idk why those stupid videos are getting millions of views when this important stuff has only 15k... great job btw! make more videos on life lessons and motivational stuff like reaching goals in life and that sort of stuff. thanks
Ahsen Jabbar
because millions of people want to be entertained and only 15k wants to learn
Tof Plays yeah thats what i wanna say....entertainment is okay i do that too but this much more important than that
+Ahsen Jabbar Entertainment is just as important as well, in my opinion. I am pretty sure that many people go to UA-cam after a long day of work to relieve their stress by watching fun and positive videos made by their favourite creators.
This video is really just common sense. It's not about being lazy, but about working hard and taking breaks. If there were an actual video that showed how to be lazy and get work done, that would be worth millions of views.
Brenda Jameson
you are right! Many good videos are just common sense. That is also because common sense is not as common as we might think ;-)
Question - when I plan my day like you suggest I often get uncomfortable and a bit depressed, like I have no freedom of what to do with my time\life. How to get over it?
Demetrius900000 I do have that exact feeling, I feel like I have a lot of pending work.... I feel like am focusing on one thing yet there are plenty of things to do, I never seem to settle. I want to do a bit of all the pending activities to feel like am progressing.
If you don't like timeboxing your entire day like I do, just try putting your tasks in the rough order you intend to do them. I think timeboxing is useful because it creates time pressure and also helps me get better at estimating how long it'll take me to do things, but everyone is different.
I will note, however, that building out my schedule like that has a second purpose - it reinforces my commitment to being DONE with work at a certain time of the day. Knowing I can do whatever I want after 6pm - without any guilty feelings - helps keep me motivated throughout my work day.
You can get it right here - collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades/
I like the idea of having structure. whenever I'm put in a situation where there is no structure it becomes difficult to stay motivated in the long run. so recently I have tried to time box my day. I'll admit that there are a lot of breaks to go in but I think if I stay away from social media and UA-cam then it should be a productive break. I like to have a checklist with as many minuscule items on it as possible. that way, as I start ticking off the items I feel like I'm winning which makes everything a lot more fun
also I just finished uni and this failed miserably for university. university sucks balls
Being busy all the time kills creativity. You need free time to have ideas
thats why people turn into zombies when working 40hrs a week
I think it depends on the task at hand. sometimes with certain tasks I can keep going for two hours without requiring a break and then other times I need them often because I run into a lot of mental blocks. it totally depends on the type of task at hand so I wouldn't schedule my breaks, I would have my breaks be variable and adaptable.
I think this is actually good advice. I have done some of my best work taking lots of breaks.
exams are a month away , and i have already begun preparing (its been 2 weeks ) and it's going really well thanks to your tips ! this video is exactly what i need right now ! thank you !!
my main method of procrastination is to watch your videos on how not to procrastinate
it really helps to have a job you enjoy. When you really love your job, working and free time becomes the same. You know that feeling when you have to get kicked out of office because you don't want to stop working? When you are in the flow, you won't even want to be lazy.
I always like to pick one or two songs and play those and dance and sing around with them during my shorter breaks, freeing me of my current study session. I often like to take my empty tea mug and make a new cup while talking to friends. Always the little things that make us happy :)
I am from Pakistan. And I always waiting for your new videos to upload & try to implement(little bit) on these.whenever I watch your video it changes my life somehow therefore I appreciate your work. Keep it up. Love you friend.
"Don't go on distracting websites...."
*continues to watch video*
Hey Thomas check out the App Brain Focus, it lets you pick your time intervals and number of study sessions before your long break (it times your short and long breaks to keep you continuously focused). You can also set this evil laugh at the end of each study session that is silly enough to amuse you, and it keeps track of the time you study (with numbers, and a chart that automatically updates). So sometimes when I see that I've worked 9.5 hrs on one day, I will try as hard as I can to get to that 10 hrs mark.
I have the WORST attention span in college my major did not require memorising or reading so technically I have not needed to "study" in 11 years so my attention span is only getting worse.
I tried a trick that worked for me was to set an alarm on my phone to give my work full attention for 5min and break for 5min, and very quickly managed to increase the num for concentration and lower the num of min for breaks and Im trying to get up to 25min of work and 5min break.
not matter how short the time is u need to start somewhere lol
SexyFish87 what was your major?
interesting.... never thought of starting out simple 5/5..
I completely get why you shouldn't go on social media/other sites during your breaks but WHEN are you allowed to go on social media then? do you schedule in an extra time period for it during the day?
i agree that it s easy to get distracted and lose yourself in useless if not destructive internet content but unless i don't cut out internet completely it's hard to get around those. and there is also educational/inspirational content and great communities on the internet which I actually WANT to spend time on (like this channel lol) which on the other side can also become a distraction/form of procrastination of course.
can you maybe do a video on how to moderately and selectively manage your "internet consumption"? how to consume the "good" content for the "right" amount of time so that it can enhance your life?
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.
love your videos btw keep it up!
he said not to on tiny breaks only, not every break :)
Yep - I think you should do whatever you want on your normal breaks, as long as it's not something that's going to suck you in and extend the break too long (like playing a 100+ hour JRPG or something). Using social media on a long break is fine; just make sure you pre-plan that break. Doing that ensures that you're not just giving into the temptation to use social media as a distraction.
this forest wallpaper is so cool!
Thank you for your videos. This has been the first semester in a row of eight where I have been struggling to do my work. I appreciate and value your insights.
i love this. as a student, i often find myself getting drained from my stressful workload, and although i used to use the pomodoro method, i slowly burned out and my entire studying system lately has been distracted and i just feel awful about myself for not working, and end up procrastinating even more. it's an awful cycle, but now is the point where i put my foot down and just get productive. i absolutely love this video, and i'm just as happy to subscribe:)
Hi random person reading this! I just wanted to say you are wonderful in every single way (don't let others tell you otherwise) and you deserve a great day/evening/night! 😘 SLAAAY
Thomas Lehmann
You do realize the FBI monitors UA-cam comments, right?
Violin Fender
WHOA, seriously, you just got on an FBI list! If I were you I would go to the window and see if there's any black limousines with tinted windows parked outside...
Zersix why would you say that
Nigel Robinson thanks I will
Thomas Frank is the X-Man mutant of productivity. Be in awe of his powers!
I feel like the title of this video is off but I really like the video itself. You presented a lot of helpful information in a concise and focused way. Thanks!
I love that you make videos that are well-researched and to the point. They get me back on track when I"m losing focus.
I'm watching these while not doing my work.
My entire existence in once video, believe it or not this is a more advanced concept but once you get it down and live it, people can’t understand how you have all this energy and motivation
You are helping to ace my last year of high school and i'm sure i can slay college as well with your videos by my side ! A Massive Thank You!
WALKS ARE LIFE unless it's -40F outside bc Canada
I really salute your efforts, being so productive. Wish I could be like that
Just takes practice! I think you can do it :)
I really love the way this guy talks. So many people who give advice are the preachy, holier-than-thou types but this guy seems to genuinely care about the effect this stuff is having
You take for granted English, me as a native Spanish speaker can fully conceive how gifted you are, this kind of quality of content is not available in Spanish, I'm so thankful for being part of the world that understands this amazing language
Can I go doing a small 5-10 minutes bike session outside instead of a walk ?
Warrox. yeah
Yep - in general, it's just good to get outside and get some exercise. I actually go rollerblading during long breaks about as much as I go for walks - I just used walks as the example because they're easy to start doing and need no equipment.
+Thomas Frank Thank you for your response 😁
+Zobek Guerrero (Z'Man) I first thought to say thank you to both of you but then i realized only Frank was tagged so i took back my "both". Thank you for your response anyway ;)
Warrox. Yeah right. For you It was meant to be one all the long.
Nice After Effects skills
Thanks! The tiny break/long break definitions were particularly fun to make :)
It was very Crash Course, I like it. Awesome video as always, man. You've been a huge help in motivating me for fitness, dieting, studying, and generally everything requiring motivation and drive to do correctly.
Thomas, how did you get so good in make the effects and everything so beautiful and nice on your videos?
It basically boils down to:
1. Lots of practice - this is my 77th "main" video, and I've also made other bonus videos like Study With Me, Ask Tom, etc
2. Watching a wide variety of channels and other things - I try to get inspired from many sources and use them to come up with ideas. For example, the brain quote animation was inspired by things like Crash Course and the interfaces in shows like Ghost in the Shell. The wipe transition is similar to transitions I've seen in Star Wars. The Tiny Breaks/Long Breaks animation, by contrast, was an idea I got from looking at the designs of a lot of modern WordPress themes.
3. I try to do at least one new thing with every video. That helps me stretch my creativity and grow my skills as a challenging but doable rate. Once I've got the idea - for example, making the Tiny Break title and definition come in from different sides of the screen - I go and Google tutorials until I figure out how to do it.
I like to do a few pull ups and push ups on my short breaks between work sessions (I tend to do 30 min). That little bit of blood flow sends me back to my desk really invigorated and refreshed. Having a door frame pull up bar in the office is a nice setup. Great video!
What I love about your channel is that you really know what you are talking about, you are competent to talk about these subjects not like most of the youtubers who try to cover topics like this ...
I do housework on my breaks. That way, I get physical exercise and more free time
Do I feel guilty that I'm watching this in finals week? Yes. Yes I do.
Go study!
Also, I just published something for you: collegeinfogeek.com/final-exams-ultimate-guide/
Lol 😆, me too!
thanks dude, your attitude makes me more motivated to actually do these things. i have an essay that's a week late and i need to finish it by tmr. imma try the pomodoro technique cuz im shit at staying on track. visualizing the breaks help me to not feel overwhelmed. i might actually get thru this year not too bad. thanks again.
the quality of your editing has gone up significantly since the last time i watched, keep up the good(read great) work !
I was too lazy to watch this video without skipping.
Imogen n my nigga heheheh
i am so lazy that i cant watch this whole video
Dr. KARAN Same
same
😂😂😂
i was looking for this comment
I listen while at work, accidentally played the video a second time and was too lazy to change it
These tips seem helpful. Im in college and I have a lot of trouble staying focused. Whenever I go on social media or UA-cam, during my breaks, I end up spending way too much time there. I'm going to try this out today. Happy studying, everyone 🤓
i'm so impressed, thomas. i've followed you since you had just a couple of videos and now... you're famous! so proud. amazing video like any other!
I love you
plzzzzzzzzzzzz...........upload a new podcast!!! I love your podcast!!!!! It motivated me a lot
New podcast episodes come out every Monday :)
Have you heard the latest one? collegeinfogeek.com/inbox-zero/
Thomas Frank oh! I see! I heard the latest on. It was really good!
slow down, i am trying to catch up...
This was the big one that I never was allowed to learn. Eben Pagan's Waking Up productive really got me, well, awake on this one. What a difference..! Good for you!
I work my best when listening to music, I hit my songs on shuffle and let it play while I work. I don't like working in a quiet room, which is why I can't work in a library, I need music to be playing. I feel relaxed and not stressed at all, and I'm not desperately wishing time would go faster or getting sleepy from the silence or my work to be done already. music soothes (not on a sleepy way in a more patient/focused way) me while working and before I know it I'm done with my work.
My problem is I'm lazy and just don't want to do work! I don't just want to take breaks, I only want to do those leisure activities :)
Work doesn't happen unless there's interest - what's the root of your lack of desire to work? Can you find something you're more interested in to work on? Or can you construct some systems to motivate yourself to work on your current obligations? Maybe you can use a habit tracker, or find a study buddy, or make a bet with a friend that you'll work for an hour a day.
It's entirely possible that you're just too comfortable right now. If there's no NEED to work, it's hard to summon the motivation to do so. Put yourself in a position where there's either something you want so badly that you'll ignore everything else to get it, or in a position where there's something to lose.
Hi Frank, thanks for writing back in your hectic schedule, really appreciate it.
About me, I'm in my mid 30's, have an MBA and am an IT Business Analyst by profession. Right now I am between jobs (since Sep 2016) and honestly I'm really finding it hard to get things done.
I mean, personal errands, chores and commitments (which was the case, even when I was still working). Not so much _office work_, because you always have somebody breathing down your neck 'forcing' you to do it in the workplace.
For example I've been meaning to sell my iphone4s for a while now (though its not worth much). I've been trying to get my old apartment agency to mail me an old leasing deposit refund check ($150) to maybe a friends forwarding address. This is a little 'annoying' because I am also out of the country now. In addition to putting off *many* household chores like cleaning the attic etc.
I'm sure the 'Break interspersal method' works if you are highly motivated. Me, I tend to *not do* things, unless there are _dire consequences_, or my wife hounds me on it, like 'dry cleaning'.
After working 12 years I'm between jobs right now. Being a night owl (sleep at 2.30am / 3am) I start each day around 10am. After breakfast, I browse the net _'for a while'_ and think I'll get on some tasks, many of which fall off the plate. I tried methods of making: Master lists - Weekly lists - Daily lists (both on my phone and on paper). *I take one look at those lists and then get bogged down and hardly do any of them.*
Or basically, to echo what one of the commenters (@Demetrius 900000) said who put it best: _When I plan my day like you suggest I often get uncomfortable and a bit depressed, like I have no freedom of what to do with my time \ life_
I actually find the guilt helps. When you procrastinate, you start to feel guilty, and when the guilt grows too much you feel motivated and pressured to get the work done.
but going back to work with a negative emotional state can kill creativity
nah
You honestly said my feelings perfectly. I love that you acknowledge the human part of ourselves, and you admit to being human yourself.
This is my 5 minute break, and while you're technically right I load these videos early on so I'm not distracted by a page full of appealing and non-productive videos! Now I'm ready to go back to my paper! Thanks Thomas!
Do you think watching a episode of a series on the break is a bad idea or a really bad idea?
Are you the kind of person who can watch one and then be done? A lot of shows these days are designed to be binged - personally, I just wait until my work day is over to watch any shows.
Omg, so you're actually lazy sometimes? I thought you were at the level as Enstein. No sleep, just work, you know. Awesome video.
Einstein definitely took breaks! He was an accomplished violinist and he liked to play during his leisure time :)
Everyone needs to rest!
High-Quality Work Produced = (Time Spent) x (Intensity of Focus)
Unlike computers, our brains need balance of work and rest.
So... Work with regular break intervals.
Benefits~ Allows you to work with intensity and longer throughout the day.
Two Types:
1) Tiny breaks~ 10-15 mins.
2) Long breaks~ 30 mins.
5 Tips:
1. Pre-plan your long breaks
- No ambiguity or guilt in your brain about when you should be working.
- Anticipation of pre-planned break creates time pressure that helps you work faster and more intensely.
2. Make your short breaks breathers
- Disengage from all work. Step away from your work area.
3. Don't distract yourself in your short break
- No social media or taking on another task because it makes it harder to switch back b/c of attentional residue.
4. Take a walk, stretch, get a snack, or talk to friends to get mental clarity.
5. Experiment with your work/break time intervals
- There is no best one. It's all down to personal preference and how much you can focus.
- You can work longer when you train your thinking muscles.
- Lots of set intervals out there: Pomodoro technique (25 min work, 5 min break), Beeminder Tock (45 min work, 15 mins break,
), DeskTime researched suggestion (52 min work, 17 min break).
- Can start with something like using pomodoro technique (25 min work, 5 min work) if amateur. Then, increase the time (ex. 1
hr work, 15 min break) you work in a given interval.
As a result of your videos I've started using the pomodoro technique to study and do quick exercise (abs etc) during the small breaks. It's making a big difference already!
Although very helpful, it seems as though you somewhat repeat the same information in many of your videos, things like app recommendations, focus tips, study skills, contradict and overlap with one another far too much in my opinion. It means your videos can't be viewed as a unit of information, rather a series of individual videos which don't cogently tie together precisely because they address the same things with only slight differences.
It creates a sense of unease and disorder in viewing them as to what should be implemented or used
this video title is amazing :O
however, after watching it I was kind of disappointed when realizing ihow lazy I really am.
I got home from school and I took like two hours working outside my parents' house and mow the lawn and I was very productive that night. I did a whole marketing chapter and a quiz. I strongly believe that doing something extremely productive really motivates and refreshes me to do work.
Sadly we can not go on youtube for our break...those recommended videos on the right always get me
And what if i'm tired and just sleep on the break?
Luka Sever maybe just get enough sleep (at least 8 hours)the night before
Yes, but im in a students dorm (if thats what its called) and its impossible :\
Luka Sever just go to sleep early and read cal newports how to become a straigt a student
Ty for advices :P
So what should you do during the tiny breaks? I never no what to do so I start on my phone checking my email, going on fb, .…
I talked about this a bit in the video, but basically you just want to get up, go walk around and clear your head a bit, and maybe get some water and a snack if you're hungry. Sometimes I also like to change my work location to shake things up a bit as well.
Watch 3:14-3:40 again. He gives suggestions.
I also open the window and breathe some fresh air. Just doing nothing - it´s supposed to be a break after all ;D
Thomas,
I know you get a lot of comments, but I truly hope you read this one.
You have quite literally changed my life, I love when you give book recommendations because I always add them to my list, (they've never disappointed).
You are my teacher when I haven't been able to attend school and I thank you so much for that!
Just know for every one comment (this) there are tons of others who don't have the time or think to comment and you are changing all of our lives.
You do amazing work and I'm proud af of the things you've accomplished.
Rant over.
K thanks :)
What's helped me a lot be more focused and productive and overall healthier (eyes and adrenal fatigue) is breaks from the computer screen. Looking awayevery 20 mins for 20 seconds distance of 20 feet. Then I take 5 mins breaks here and there, away from the computer screen. While some lnoger break involve watching TV, I found that baking, doing dishes, reading a good book, putting a few things away, anything that doesn't invlve a screen has helped tremendously. My eyes hurt less, they are less tired, less heach aches, and I am recoering from a burnout. These breaks have been especially important for my physical health. I do my best to do outside once a day, even if it's freeing because it always helps me mentally and physically and emotionally too. Exercise and yoga, or any moving around works too. In Summertime, walking outside bare foot on grass helps keep me grounded and helps with focus and mental clarity.
Is it just me but it would be cool if you made a 50 facts about myself video. I value all of your videos but I think it would be fun/inspiring to watch you just talk about yourself
I feel like I'm more like a 5 min work and 1 hour break type a gal !!
I love this format!! I watched your Pomodoro session while I studied, and it allowed me to better manage my time, so thank you cause it's finals week man....more like final's weak!
One thing I do while on tiny breaks is to give myself pep talks, to fire me up for the next work session; sometimes, I speak out loud when doing this. Motivation is crucial with the more menial tasks, and I do what I can to get through them.
Woo! No dislikes!
I clicked on this because of the snorlax
what kind of things should we do in our short breaks? walks outside?
Thank you so much Thomas. Your channel is so great, full of new ideas to develop my working method! I'm a law student, I really need to get loads of work done in a very little time.. Carry on ! It is amazing!
"Go for a walk out side" but I live in Canada 😭
Blizzard walks are especially useful! :P
lol. I live in Virginia,usa but I just pace around the room in my house, though that does annoy my mom...
2018.01.24 2100hEST
You live in the closed part of Canada? We have “outdoors” in these open parts of Canada too.
I hope you find the key soon, it's gorgeous out here. Tons of rocks, and innumerable trees. Pro tip wear wool in the winter months to help keep the body temperature regulated. Long Johns, socks, sweaters, toque, scarf... I recommend leather mitts, with woolen liners.
All the best.
Where can you buy that pokemon in the thumbnail?
Looks like you can get it right here - super cheap too! www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Snorlax-6-Plush-Doll/dp/B01H1DTIJM/
Another tip I learned that works for me when doing homework is to start with the work that is easiest or the one you enjoy most. Once you finish this work you kind of get into a rhythm and you will be able to do the difficult more boring work. I found this to be really effective.
Love your studio space. Massive respect for the Netrunner box on the wall 😎
misleading title it shoud be how to take breaks
Never been earlier
Occasionally in my life I come across truly inspirational people (I'm almost 60) and you just did :) As a teacher I will heartily recommend you to my students who find it hard in today's world to focus on the work set, revise and prepare for those all important exams.
I think the difference between your channel and other "self-improvement" channels is that you actually read books and research on each topic, and thus your advice is much more relevant and accurate. I also read "Deep Work", and enjoyed it, and if that is the standard of background information you're working into your videos, I feel much more confident in subscribing to you.
My problem is starting my work
Matt Dipallina Same, though sometimes leaving the work I want to start out on my desk with my study materials seems to help. So does setting alarms.
It's funny because God told us to do this ages ago but no one listens. Let's start listening to God it's avant-garde.
God didn't write the bible, we did.
2018.01.24 2041hEST
Do you have to read the Bible to listen to G·d?
I don't listen to a god. I listen to advice for advice. Why else would I be here, on this youtube lol.
This makes total sense to me.
I work in a private primary school in South America which has a very poor attitude to work ethic providing kids with insufficient time to play and relax and trying and insisting that they are always on task. The kids get a 20 minute lunch break and then heavily criticized if they can't get back to a work mentality as soon as it is over.
you've just got yourself a subscriber!! Good work!! Keep it up.
Or maybe if the system makes the working hours shorter like some European countries did and solve all of that stress and shit.
Agreed - I couldn't fit this into the script, but some of the research I've been reading shows that many knowledge workers only get around 3 hours of real, deep work done per day - even though they're "at work" for 8 hours. I also read a case study about a company that recently switched to a 5-hour work day and actually saw profits go up.
As a result, I try to schedule no more than 6 hours of work into my day - usually around 4.5 or 5. That pushes me to work effectively during that time, while also giving me time to read every day, go to the gym three times a week, and have free time.
Thomas Frank Bro, no researches needed, I'm right here a live example to prove our point. I work 8 hours a day at best buy and only put down 4 or 5 hours of real work a day at most. I spend all of the rest of the time either "pooping" or sitting in the back "taking a small break because my feet hurt", and I'm literally the best salesman in the whole store and top 10 in the territory.
Hey fellow BBY employee! I worked Geek Squad at a store in Maine until I moved out of state in August. I'm a sleeper agent now :D
Too lazy to watch till end. What's going on?
I found 15 min meditation very helpful to get your mind sharp. About 10:30 PM after the shower I switch off my computer, get the lights a bit dim, open a window, sit down on a mat and put my earphones on with some meditation music. The goal is to force myself to NOT think in this time. If it sounds easy try it! You will be amazed how hard it is :) I switch on a 15 min timer when I do this and often I check on it too early :) I try to make it as a daily routine but you know how it is...
I took your advice and took a walk outside because I needed a break from studying for finals.
I ended up helping a neighbor whose tent had gone flying into the other neighbors house because it was super windy out. While trying to figure out how to actually fold up the tent. turns out it was two tied together. AND it started to rain. sideways. and HARD too.... it lasted for about 5 minutes (bc florida rain is weird like that) We ended up bending it into all sorts of ways it wasn't supposed to be bent and the neighbor took a step back and was just like ... "it kind of looks like a spider now!" We laughed about it and she thanked me for telling her about her tent and helping.
I walked back home and put dry clothes on and sat down at my desk to start studying again like it didn't even happen.
I think you're attractive