An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

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    Everybody is familiar with the feeling that things are not as they should be. That you are not successful enough, your relationships not satisfying enough. That you don’t have the things you crave.
    In this video we want to talk about one of the strongest predictors of how happy people are, how easily they make friends and how good they are at dealing with hardship. An antidote against dissatisfaction so to speak: Gratitude.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 25 тис.

  • @kurzgesagt
    @kurzgesagt  4 роки тому +55474

    Ohai! For a change a few personal words. My name is Philipp and I started this channel almost seven years ago - you don’t know my voice but you have heard my words because I write most of our scripts. Oh boy. This was a hard video to make. Gratitude felt vaguely risky to do as a topic. It has this aura of cheap Instagram hashtag self help stuff. Some of you will hate this video deeply, and the thought of that made me pretty anxious writing it. Gratitude was not supposed to be a video topic originally. Just like the Nihilism and Loneliness videos, the script was based on personal struggles and part of the process of dealing with them. And so it felt right to make gratitude a video too. But Kurzgesagt is not a self help channel, so we'll keep this sort of content at roughly one or two per year. We hope they are helpful to some of you. If you care for my take on how to practice Gratitude, we made a Kurzgesagt Gratitude journal to combine the science with practical tips. shop.kurzgesagt.org/ Edit: PRE-ORDER is available again. Please note: You don’t need to buy this or anything else to practice gratitude - you only need a pen, a piece of paper and 5 minutes. Thank you for watching our videos and reading this comment. Being able to do Kurzgesagt means a lot. To me and the whole team. - Philipp

    • @Ruby-Doc
      @Ruby-Doc 4 роки тому +1345

      *_[yay, another awesome video]_*

    • @FinalRedemption
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      Thank you guys so much for all the effort you put into the videos keep up the good work!

    • @-thespanishgentleman-8720
      @-thespanishgentleman-8720 4 роки тому +296

      The Black Duck should be called Edgar :3
      PD: your videos are amazing! Keep up the good work 🥰
      Hope Kurzgesagt sees this

    • @stephenshaw6396
      @stephenshaw6396 4 роки тому +532

      This might be the single most beautiful channel I follow Philipp

    • @ThisIsGoogle
      @ThisIsGoogle 4 роки тому +24

      Your channel is getting weird. Please stop that.

  • @calebunga7271
    @calebunga7271 4 роки тому +2834

    “If you look for the light, you will often find it, if your look for darkness, it is all you will see.” -uncle iroh

    • @transforgoku
      @transforgoku 4 роки тому +18

      What if I look for something else? Are those two the only options ever available?

    • @MisterK9739
      @MisterK9739 4 роки тому +70

      Unironic username, Non cynical sarcasm Bruh, it's a metaphor. You're either optimistic or pessimistic.
      It's not about finding your dad that went out to get milk 7 years ago

    • @gamebuddy1052
      @gamebuddy1052 4 роки тому +2

      bruh, they made a joke

    • @ethanstump
      @ethanstump 4 роки тому +21

      @@MisterK9739 your missing the point. It's a great quote, but there are bittersweet things, and while the general gist of it's true, there are many things that you should be optimistic about, and things that if your not pessimmistic about, your clearly not understanding it correctly. You can be both, and be correct about life.

    • @AsianAFK
      @AsianAFK 4 роки тому +16

      I can hear his voice, very calming

  • @RC-1290
    @RC-1290 4 роки тому +3460

    "You don't need to buy it, obviously, but we made it pretty."
    I like that.

    • @Baekstrom
      @Baekstrom 4 роки тому +139

      Every advertisement should end with those words.

    • @marimo_xd
      @marimo_xd 4 роки тому +52

      Everybody liked that.

    • @annamanansala2773
      @annamanansala2773 4 роки тому +6

      Ahahhaha cute

    • @MS-zv9cn
      @MS-zv9cn 4 роки тому +96

      theyre dialogue always comes off as informative and gentle, they never sound forceful or lecturing; the scriptwriters know what they're doing and the narrator executes it well. i love this channel

    • @diarykeeper
      @diarykeeper 4 роки тому +2

      *Sooo whats my bank account like?*

  • @user-ku2xl7mr4v
    @user-ku2xl7mr4v 9 місяців тому +427

    The existence of this channel is a HUGE REASON to be grateful. The animation is soo smooth and comforting! It's beautiful!.

    • @pillowcover123
      @pillowcover123 7 місяців тому +2

      Hmm... Well said 😊

    • @shayorshayorshayor
      @shayorshayorshayor 5 місяців тому +1

      Of ourse it is for your low attention mind. Wont, and can't sit through anything unless it's bright and colorful? Big and slow words? Alot of visuals?

    • @Alesiloo
      @Alesiloo 5 місяців тому +5

      ​@@shayorshayorshayor What's the point of your comment? Please avoid making these statements when they're unnecessarily mean

    • @shayorshayorshayor
      @shayorshayorshayor 5 місяців тому

      @@Alesiloo alright

    • @r.i.pyoutube6881
      @r.i.pyoutube6881 28 днів тому

      this came out right on time… lol

  • @emperordragon1794
    @emperordragon1794 Рік тому +631

    8:58 is the best sentence any creator has said about their own merch. We made a thing. We made it worth the effort. We made it pretty but you can do without it. Just use regular pen and paper. I love it. Thank you Kurzgesagt team for being such an impactful part of my life.

    • @karthiuthay2607
      @karthiuthay2607 11 місяців тому

      you are disgusting! 😡😈

    • @TheRABIDdude
      @TheRABIDdude 9 місяців тому +4

      Ehhh I'm not so sure. Giving that disclaimer was sort of mandated because of how bad it would look if they didn't.
      > Video about how to be happier (something which goes right to the core of what literally everyone wants)
      > In the video, explain that the study results show you can improve it on your own with no products.
      > We made a book which tells you how to be happier.
      It does seem like a bit of an exploitative bit of merch. Playing on everyone's desire to be happier and flying under the banner of study-informed, while not actually adding anything proven to work in those studies. It would not reflect well on them if they didn't address that.

    • @jh97jjjj
      @jh97jjjj 8 місяців тому +3

      How about thinking it as a point of view? I think no one have to argue about this. Thoguh no one did XD

    • @brendamyc3173
      @brendamyc3173 6 місяців тому

      The problem is bad formation mixed with Marxism and atheist philosophy and Gnosticism which indoctrinated the people through Human Resources at work and through the textbook publishers at university and college with complete funding and donations through your government which sold itself to the devil.

    • @chalkmarkers
      @chalkmarkers 4 місяці тому +4

      @@TheRABIDdude He did state that practicing gratitude would not solve depression or anything like that, it’s just one piece to the puzzle 6:54. It won’t completely make you immediately happy and that’s not what he claimed in this video. The book is a guide in case you don’t know where to start like a lot of therapeutic practice books.

  • @lukebradbury3370
    @lukebradbury3370 4 роки тому +7984

    "I'm grateful for Kurzgesagt" would be the first thing I write

  • @nighteyes360
    @nighteyes360 4 роки тому +33018

    When a UA-cam channel accidentally becomes your life therapist

    • @xxxfartmaster3483
      @xxxfartmaster3483 4 роки тому +121

      True

    • @ssvirk
      @ssvirk 4 роки тому +149

      Second “School of Life”

    • @eliotdayley518
      @eliotdayley518 4 роки тому +206

      When religious values are proved by science

    • @jackjack2690
      @jackjack2690 4 роки тому +77

      Eliot Dayley
      well, science is trying to answer the same question at this point.

    • @Jobe-13
      @Jobe-13 4 роки тому +3

      Alexandre 😂

  • @ameeruak
    @ameeruak 8 місяців тому +159

    "In the end, how you experience life is a representation of what you believe about it."
    This is a major concept of why one should strive towards and keep a positive mindset and that is where gratitude kicks in in maintaining that too.

  • @bigdragonmoney
    @bigdragonmoney 8 місяців тому +19

    Thanks for the video. I grew up very poor, but every night my mother made us say our "gratefuls" during dinner. You can always find something, even if it is "I'm grateful I didn't get hit by a bus today."

  • @thehansolo0513
    @thehansolo0513 4 роки тому +3022

    UA-cam Rewind 2019: just barely mentions kurzgesagt at the end
    Kurzgesagt: *what is dissatisfaction*

    • @onion4976
      @onion4976 4 роки тому +85

      HAHAHHAHA HOLY SHIT THIS COMMENT IS GOLDEN

    • @davetoms1
      @davetoms1 4 роки тому +3

      +

    • @Andrew-oj3pv
      @Andrew-oj3pv 4 роки тому +6

      Feel the burn

    • @GAMERFR3D
      @GAMERFR3D 4 роки тому +25

      4:24 "Looking for that satisfaction instead of being sastisfied with yourself" Many great UA-camr didn't even made it into the YT Rewind so I think he should be more than happy if he got even a second of it just for him. Reflexion aside this comment was really funny tho. ^^

    • @bryanalexisleoncastillo316
      @bryanalexisleoncastillo316 4 роки тому +1

      @@GAMERFR3D Indeed.

  • @Gupify
    @Gupify 4 роки тому +3622

    Kurzgesagt:
    - how to destroy the whole planet
    - how to explore the galaxy
    - how to improve your life
    You guys are the mvp of channels.

    • @NiramBG
      @NiramBG 4 роки тому +76

      Yeah, and lets not forget the "you're driving down a road when you're suddenly involved in a car crash that ends your life" not even 1 min into the video video.

    • @kotzpenner
      @kotzpenner 4 роки тому +9

      Not that it means anything but they were in YT Rewind this year (YT Rewind is shit tho but nice shoutout)

    • @BeenSauce
      @BeenSauce 4 роки тому +27

      1) destroy the Earth
      2) explore the rest of the Galaxy
      3) become a God

    • @Leon-zt1xv
      @Leon-zt1xv 4 роки тому +1

      well said, well said

    • @FunniNut
      @FunniNut 4 роки тому +2

      And first german channel to reach 10m subscribers

  • @nemsitlhou8128
    @nemsitlhou8128 Місяць тому +3

    ' I am grateful that I found this video today ' I needed so badly

  • @Akultic
    @Akultic 4 дні тому +2

    “Gratitude… it’s a character trait, a feeling, a virtue, AND a behavior…and is wired into our biology.”

  • @whalesharkgang6281
    @whalesharkgang6281 4 роки тому +3877

    I'm grateful for getting to live in a timeline where Kurzgesagt exists.

    • @Axsyeh
      @Axsyeh 4 роки тому +77

      And I’m grateful we don’t live in an era where amputation is always the cure

    • @whalesharkgang6281
      @whalesharkgang6281 4 роки тому +14

      @Squidward Tortellini how so?

    • @catnipsugarcube2222
      @catnipsugarcube2222 4 роки тому +4

      Same here.

    • @slurpincapri4873
      @slurpincapri4873 4 роки тому +13

      @Squidward Tortellini please explain how it is idiotic to be grateful for something

    • @MrSuperbeast92
      @MrSuperbeast92 4 роки тому +25

      @Squidward Tortellini Living up to the name by being a bitter angry asshole who only finds joy in pissing all over everyone else's day?

  • @obsessedwithjjba5299
    @obsessedwithjjba5299 4 роки тому +2411

    "I'm grateful for the life I'm living,
    Who knows how long I will have it"
    - Spongebob

  • @MarsdenGrunewald
    @MarsdenGrunewald 5 місяців тому +33

    A couple of months ago, I found myself feeling dissatisfied, bored, and a bit lonely. So I started to make a conscious effort to express gratitude for everything. Since I started doing that, I found myself noticing more and more things to be grateful for. Gratitude is an amazing thing and no one should ever doubt its power and effect on both yourself and others. I am so grateful for this channel and everything they do to help spread knowledge and information that I find so intriguing and interesting.

  • @juliecorn8998
    @juliecorn8998 Рік тому +71

    honestly it just occurred to me that I stopped practicing written gratitude about a year ago and then slowly stopped practicing grattitude in its entirety to the point where ive been downgrading positive achievements with everything that I have not achieved. This was like a reminder to do that again and is probably a crucial point as to why im bringing myself down so much atm. Thanks for the reminder and a great time to everyone!

  • @NewbyTon
    @NewbyTon 4 роки тому +22632

    Kurzgesagt: _reaches 10 minute mark_
    Also Kurzgesagt: 0 midroll ads
    Gratitude levels 🔺 100

    • @josephfield6903
      @josephfield6903 4 роки тому +18

      Newby Ton what’s the difference btwn and mid roll as and a normal one?

    • @theworld9744
      @theworld9744 4 роки тому +28

      @Will Pack lol problem?

    • @thesuperginge1348
      @thesuperginge1348 4 роки тому +6

      You're so right!

    • @posborn321
      @posborn321 4 роки тому +14

      Me: Had the 1000th like
      Gratitude levels: 1000

    • @alexandersebela370
      @alexandersebela370 4 роки тому +73

      I have to agree with this will pack guy. UA-cam is full of these idiots writing literally nobody:.... Also kurgesagt :.... It makes me angry constantly reading this utterly stupid type of meme in 70% posts of every single video.

  • @tesorosdetinkertown8310
    @tesorosdetinkertown8310 4 роки тому +3088

    "Being a human is hard, but it doesn't need to be _as_ hard"
    Thanks, I really needed that.

    • @TOGHINATER
      @TOGHINATER 4 роки тому +7

      Ah! The Mandela effect! The quote was ‘it doesn’t have to be AS hard’

    • @MichaelAbreu
      @MichaelAbreu 4 роки тому +27

      ​@@TOGHINATER/videos That's not the mandela effect, lol.

    • @dolbearrr
      @dolbearrr 4 роки тому +4

      @Águila701 Will do, thank you.

    • @di5tinctive
      @di5tinctive 4 роки тому

      Tesoros de Tinkertown This was also my takeaway !

    • @stevethea5250
      @stevethea5250 4 роки тому +1

      @@MichaelAbreu I own the old Odyssey and the Quest. The Odyssey has many better features when comparing:
      + Resolution on PC VR titles
      + FOV
      + More comfortable for long play sessions
      + Extremely easy to use as Windows 10 has it's integration built in.
      + Sim racing and flying games, this is the best hands down.
      The Quest is a beast though:
      + Mobility with no wires (Cannot stress enough, it's another level going wireless)
      + Tracking and tracking volume is much better than Odyssey (more cameras and dedicated processor onboard)
      + Recent addition of PC VR support (works unbelievably well but res is definitely lower when directly comparing)
      + Future updates (maybe wireless PC VR, hand tracking etc)
      + Cross buy with Oculus Rift games (not all but quite a few) along with SteamVR etc
      The above is a quick comparison but if you can afford it, the Quest is the better choice for value and future extensibility. If you cant afford the extra, the Odyssey is a fantastic entry into the market. If you're a sim person, Odyssey is the hands down winner though.

  • @user-kf4tg6ql3d
    @user-kf4tg6ql3d Рік тому +12

    この動画がオススメに出て来たことから感謝する習慣を始めよう。

  • @weakamna
    @weakamna Рік тому +218

    Just came here from the habits video, and I just want to say I'm grateful for the change you are making in the world, and for myself. Your channel is consistently inspiring, and I love it!

    • @thefirsttrillionaire2925
      @thefirsttrillionaire2925 Рік тому +3

      I did too! Glad they had it after, but now it auto plays the one about us being at the beginning of humanity and it’s really inspiring! 🤩

    • @user-yq7up4zg2d
      @user-yq7up4zg2d Рік тому +2

      same lmao 🙂

  • @piik0n
    @piik0n 4 роки тому +4618

    UA-cam Rewind: *mentions Kurzgesagt*
    Kurzgesagt: *visibly satisfied*

    • @keithws2779
      @keithws2779 4 роки тому +171

      Grateful, you might even say.

    • @tabiasgeehuman
      @tabiasgeehuman 4 роки тому +27

      @@keithws2779 this is cringe and truth at the same time

    • @destinyjames6117
      @destinyjames6117 4 роки тому +8

      Thats called gratitude

    • @keithws2779
      @keithws2779 4 роки тому +17

      @@tabiasgeehuman さん、you may find that often in life, something can simultaneously be two things - and sometimes, contradictory things. Thus is the complexity of language, experience and many other factors.

    • @0_-
      @0_- 4 роки тому

      Random reply here!

  • @amitajitverghese5461
    @amitajitverghese5461 4 роки тому +2748

    "Being a human is hard."
    Me: Cos you're a bird

    • @Shrooblord
      @Shrooblord 4 роки тому +19

      damnit, I knew I was doing _something_ wrong. this comment has made seeing my error so much simpler!

    • @Darksabre1500
      @Darksabre1500 4 роки тому +19

      A bird with a sexy voice

    • @lossnt557
      @lossnt557 4 роки тому +4

      I love how even channels like this can’t escape “quote” Me: comments getting thousands of likes.

    • @Jabin04
      @Jabin04 4 роки тому

      :(

    • @danksanchez4324
      @danksanchez4324 4 роки тому +3

      Boots Jew come on bro don’t make it about race

  • @thikieutrinhvu4232
    @thikieutrinhvu4232 Рік тому +26

    i am grateful because i found this channel

  • @rafe2507
    @rafe2507 Рік тому +1

    goshhh so it's been a few...years since i came back to this channel and for some reason this video has me on verge of happy tears 🥺 i am so grateful that this channel exists!! 💜

  • @gabriellgardin
    @gabriellgardin 4 роки тому +5037

    The existence of this channel is a HUGE REASON to be grateful

    • @brishenhouse4681
      @brishenhouse4681 4 роки тому +52

      best channel on youtube

    • @-Luucy-
      @-Luucy- 4 роки тому +5

      @@brishenhouse4681 easily

    • @mundakrobat
      @mundakrobat 4 роки тому +2

      haha yes

    • @tokyocrystal
      @tokyocrystal 4 роки тому +2

      Agreed

    • @RussnsRsubHumns
      @RussnsRsubHumns 4 роки тому +12

      ...the germans did a lot of good things for mankind (accept 3.Reich) just like this series and yet the germans are a pretty unhappy folks even with the pretty good living standarts here.
      ... And yet many people in g. are greatful.

  • @WeAreOnePiano
    @WeAreOnePiano 3 роки тому +11997

    This is seriously the best channel on UA-cam...

  • @paintang123
    @paintang123 Рік тому +12

    I'm hella grateful for Kurzgesagt. You guys make the most interesting videos with the smoothest animations and perfect colour harmony I have ever seen in my life. THANK YOU

  • @muslimah_ukht
    @muslimah_ukht Рік тому +4

    These are my favorite type of videos from you guys. They're so helpful and they don't give off the plastic fake vibe most self help videos give off. Appreciate all the hard work you all do. Love this channel

  • @persassy7076
    @persassy7076 3 роки тому +4238

    My dad once told me an amazing thing... "Son, you're smart. You ask questions at an age where others choose to play games. Don't think this is a good thing from all perspectives. You'll see more of the shit in the world than other people. It'll be harder for you to find love, harder to tolerate injustice. Ultimately, there's a chance you'll be less happy than the person you call stupid. Don't judge people. Live your life, and try to relax. Turn on your aggressive and analytical mind only when it is necessary, or you will burn out. And if you ever meet someone who you feel a connection with, a friend or more, don't let them go. It'll be much harder for you to replace them. People are different, most are already set on a path they will walk to their grave. Don't try to change strangers, don't judge them either. Waste your breath and time, on the people that matter."
    God, I'm only starting to understand...

    • @zhyakoxalid6892
      @zhyakoxalid6892 3 роки тому +119

      This is a very great advise

    • @jinmunsuen
      @jinmunsuen 3 роки тому +82

      This is very great advice. I think I'm going to have to save it somewhere. Thank you for sharing 🙂

    • @leslieviljoen
      @leslieviljoen 3 роки тому +72

      Copying this to show my daughter.

    • @hectorrodrigues9684
      @hectorrodrigues9684 3 роки тому +73

      I wish i had someone to tell me this

    • @lucianopaschoal8664
      @lucianopaschoal8664 3 роки тому +24

      great advise by your dad!

  • @DananaBanana
    @DananaBanana 4 роки тому +2932

    Can we just appreciate the transitions between these scenes...

  • @majdsaleh_
    @majdsaleh_ 9 днів тому +1

    I can't tell you how grateful I am for having such channel and such videos to watch
    Thank you 😇

  • @elbeemax6179
    @elbeemax6179 Рік тому +7

    I found this video late, I think around 5-6 months ago, but I'm so glad I found it when I did. I come here in this moment to say thank you. Ironically and so perfectly I guess to say I'm grateful. Beyond grateful. Whatever went into this video, whatever conversations were had, doubts that got pushed past, the decisions that were made in yalls lives to get here; shout out to those too. I can't stress how much this truly has shaped the last few months of my life, and in turn also the people I love the most. Which is all I could ever, ever ask for. Theres so much more I want to say here, but for now I gotta keep riding out what yall gave me, and piece together what the last 6 months have been.I had to at the very least give a quick, sincere, giant thank you.

  • @monsterbros1882
    @monsterbros1882 3 роки тому +743

    When objective, scientific videos are more motivating than motivational speakers

    • @onewayticket2148
      @onewayticket2148 3 роки тому +43

      Yes 👏 If anything motivational speeches just sound like the same things being repeated over and over again, and it’s honestly annoying. This video was 10X more informative and motivational than any motivational speeches I’ve heard. For me, motivational speeches just hit for the moment and fizzle out after a while. I think this video is different.

    • @diabl2master
      @diabl2master 3 роки тому +4

      As it should be 😋

  • @Ry-912
    @Ry-912 4 роки тому +1236

    "Being a human is hard, but it doesn't need to be as hard."

    • @Kirealta
      @Kirealta 4 роки тому +42

      But I'm so hard.

    • @oshanmyurmi6030
      @oshanmyurmi6030 4 роки тому +16

      @@Kirealta 😳

    • @lamelmazerouno9332
      @lamelmazerouno9332 4 роки тому +1

      Well to me life it's not hard, and am sorry you feel that way, perspective my friend

    • @Kirealta
      @Kirealta 4 роки тому

      @Leonard Ney well, get on with it.

    • @Kirealta
      @Kirealta 4 роки тому +1

      @Leonard Ney well then that makes your first comment mute.

  • @techie8359
    @techie8359 Рік тому

    I've got to say, these types of videos are serious life savers. Thank you for venturing to this genre, I am happy the youth of today has these to teach them these complex feelings in such a simple, logical way. Thank you, from the pit of my soul.

  • @maheshsetia9143
    @maheshsetia9143 Рік тому +5

    Waoh!!!! The amount of efforts, research and study put into this is overwhelming. So lovely to know that there are people who understand these seemingly small life-threatening problems and take really reasonable actions to do something for the world. So grateful for this video. ❤

  • @GarrettWatts
    @GarrettWatts 4 роки тому +8954

    This video, along with the vibe of the “Loneliness” video are so absolutely wonderful. Phillip you do wonderful work, as does everyone else who brings these videos to life. Thank you, your work makes me better.

    • @richiesupergenio
      @richiesupergenio 4 роки тому +43

      Garrett Watts GARRETT I LOVE YOUUU

    • @valevictorianxx
      @valevictorianxx 4 роки тому +10

      Garrbearrrr!!

    • @ineedsleep4071
      @ineedsleep4071 4 роки тому +3

      Oh my gOD GARRETT!!! I see that you have came across the same Goldmine :>
      Also, I don't wanna ruin ur 333 like count so yeah

    • @franciscaampuero3378
      @franciscaampuero3378 4 роки тому +3

      OMG I was just loving this video and reading comments and I see you here! Glad to know you liked this video too!

    • @emikoch5096
      @emikoch5096 4 роки тому +12

      They really do amazing work and it seriously feels like using such a great platform and knowledge to help change the world

  • @jasminemorgenstern6599
    @jasminemorgenstern6599 4 роки тому +915

    I feel satisfied when a Kurzgesagt notification buzzes my phone though.

  • @rueautumn8303
    @rueautumn8303 Рік тому +3

    I'd forgotten about how much my gratitude lists helped me in my first 8 months of sobriety. These past 8 months have been much harder without those simple lists. I didn't even do them everyday, but they made me feel better overall and immediately, in the moment.

  • @pearl4390
    @pearl4390 9 місяців тому +1

    thank you for always sharing in such a considerate and conscientious manner. I love all the videos you do because they way you guys make and share them is so lovely and humane!!! thanks for being awesome, that’s what i’m grateful for today!

  • @adrianatgaming8640
    @adrianatgaming8640 4 роки тому +1756

    Things I'm grateful for:
    1. A random stranger on UA-cam teaching me how to feel grateful.
    Thank you, Kurzgesagt.

    • @hubusalencar9581
      @hubusalencar9581 4 роки тому +14

      Kurzgesagt isn't only a person, but an group of people who make quality content :)

    • @svenkozelenko7757
      @svenkozelenko7757 4 роки тому

      2.?

    • @shiftyclouds9591
      @shiftyclouds9591 4 роки тому +4

      @@hubusalencar9581 Which is why he thanked Kurzgesagt, as a whole team. What point are you trying to make?

    • @palps5190
      @palps5190 4 роки тому

      Thunder_Sven 72 the joke is that it is the only thing that makes them happy.

    • @svenkozelenko7757
      @svenkozelenko7757 4 роки тому

      @@palps5190 i know i was kidding

  • @helenaberaldorodrigues7682
    @helenaberaldorodrigues7682 Рік тому

    Thank you, I needed this today. I'm having some problems in my family, my relationship with my parents hasn't been so good lately, and this video gave me an important incentive. Thank you Kurzgesagt, you make my life better everyday.

  • @user-be2et1qd4f
    @user-be2et1qd4f Місяць тому +2

    Man i remember an event when i was young and had a very narcissistic mind and thought of me as a tough guy, i was studying to be a Chef in an small institute...and we had this French culinary teacher, that was really a pain in the ass, i mean it, she was extremely severe and calculating in how she directed and looked at students, she was frightening, but one day, she talked to us in a very different way, she started to talk about how grateful we all should be of having studies, having the opportunity to be in an institute that was prestigious, and then she started to talk about her life, the only thing i remember is she saying: "when i open the shower knob in the morning and water starts flowing and splashing my face and pour all my body...i thank God and life, for having this...". And i was like: "but its just water" At that time...i took it for granted, i was still young and immature to know what it meant...until it hit me later, as there was a severe drought in one part of Africa in the news and i saw how people were dying because there was no water...it might sound silly but that made me redefine my whole mindset, i was starting to feel..grateful for being able to breathe, for the sunshine, for the rain, for the water, for having full organs, and healthy, for having a family and some friends (as i was not that social) and for being able to have electricity and playing in my small PC, this sole idea changed me forever and was finally solidified when i read a quote from Cormac Maccarthy´s the great american writer: "“You never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from.” ― Cormac McCarthy, No Country for Old Men". Your life can always be turned upside down, don´t take it for granted, enjoy it with a humble and grateful mindset and you will apreciate every bit of it...

  • @thoughtfuljanitor6627
    @thoughtfuljanitor6627 4 роки тому +2020

    This isn’t said enough: those videos are absolutely beautiful. A huge, grateful thank you to the artists who did an amazing job

    • @donaldviszneki8251
      @donaldviszneki8251 4 роки тому +6

      The Escherian question mark image near the beginning got me

    • @questionminecrafter
      @questionminecrafter 4 роки тому +13

      And also to the narrator, thanks for your voice

    • @horeckilarion3310
      @horeckilarion3310 4 роки тому +11

      Also for all the research and care put into it.

    • @redwheelbarrow9729
      @redwheelbarrow9729 4 роки тому +1

      These videos are just further conditioning by the state, trust the government, trust science, go out to work everyday and pay your taxes, buy their goods, eat, sleep, obay, consume, repeat. Open your eyes, the symbolism in these videos is shocking.

    • @ButtSmash
      @ButtSmash 4 роки тому +8

      @@redwheelbarrow9729 Honestly feel bad for people who have to live their life like you. Fearful and distrustful of everything government and science.

  • @kylereaume9907
    @kylereaume9907 4 роки тому +490

    “How you experience life is a representation of what you believe about it”

    • @Eddi3Pwns
      @Eddi3Pwns 4 роки тому +6

      Pretty spot on, a lot of Truth in it (excluding extreme scenarios)

    • @l9324
      @l9324 4 роки тому

      well this quote was a slap in the face

    • @Eddi3Pwns
      @Eddi3Pwns 4 роки тому

      @@l9324 So many people are full pessimism, indifference, and just to the brim with hopelessness. It says a lot about someone's beliefs, despite what they truly long for.

    • @l9324
      @l9324 4 роки тому

      @@Eddi3Pwns i've longed for death for awhile

    • @Eddi3Pwns
      @Eddi3Pwns 4 роки тому +1

      @@l9324 Humans are capable of amazing feats. I'm sorry that's how you've felt for a long time, it's not something anyone should long for. Life can get better, and I hope you continue being a strong person as you are, and beat this soon

  • @strawhatkhylee
    @strawhatkhylee Рік тому +2

    Was feeling dissatisfied earlier then out of nowhere, youtube decided to recommend me this video. I'm grateful that I stumbled upon this. I felt like this was meant for me. All the universe conspired to let me watch it.

  • @Outlawsrevenge1020
    @Outlawsrevenge1020 Рік тому +15

    This was exactly what I needed! I was abused for many years, and I finally found the "root" of my trauma. I would basically ask for help from anyone that would listen, and yet, no help ever came. As a teenager and in my twenties, I lost hope in everything, including life. But now I'm trying to find hope again and build a life that's worth living. I think gratitude journaling will help me find what I'm looking for, and I'm grateful for this video.

    • @denverspin
      @denverspin 7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for sharing your story.
      Do you still gratitude journal? How is it for you?

  • @vodkavicky
    @vodkavicky 4 роки тому +1259

    Kurzgesagt: "Being a human is hard"
    Everybody Liked That

    • @ChickenDerpy
      @ChickenDerpy 4 роки тому +9

      it makes me feel a lot better with myself

    • @jamesklark6562
      @jamesklark6562 4 роки тому +1

      Shut the fuck up reddit

    • @thomaswiltherford9265
      @thomaswiltherford9265 4 роки тому +4

      @Boots Jew Are you ok man? I worry about yout mindset toeards African Americans.

    • @truck6128
      @truck6128 4 роки тому +5

      @Boots Jew Why are you replying to every comment with something negative about black people?

    • @Glace1221
      @Glace1221 4 роки тому

      Guys give him a rest. He's just a teenager who likes to troll. Don't let someone trolling make the entire comment thread toxic.

  • @thewanderer4564
    @thewanderer4564 2 роки тому +2026

    I love how Kurzgesagt doesn't push their merch onto you at the beginning of the video, and just slightly advertise their merch in a most humble and kind way at the end of the video after covering all the subjects within the video

    • @thewanderer4564
      @thewanderer4564 2 роки тому +3

      @@gumbymofugga Yeah.

    • @dr.downvote
      @dr.downvote 2 роки тому +6

      I really don't mind if he puts it infront of the video either cuz they put their effort into it

    • @thewanderer4564
      @thewanderer4564 2 роки тому +26

      @@dr.downvote I don't mind, cus it's Kurzgesagt and they deserve any good that comes to them, but I'm just saying that I love how even though they could do it, they don't, so even though the viewer attention will be reduced at the end of the video, they still do it at the end for the viewer. It is very very thoughtful of them

    • @TheSteinbitt
      @TheSteinbitt 2 роки тому +6

      I love how he states in the beginning that there are all kinds of pundits trying to sell you stuff that makes you feel better, and in the end, he tries to sell you something to make you feel better:)

    • @thewanderer4564
      @thewanderer4564 2 роки тому

      @@TheSteinbitt at least his stuff actually work lol

  • @debbiehenri345
    @debbiehenri345 Рік тому +11

    Really useful, plain and simple. Self help videos like this 'more' than once a year would be helpful to quite a number of people, younger ones especially.
    My former driving instructor said that out of her current 26 pupils, 24 had been diagnosed with anxiety issues to varying degrees. That is an astonishingly high proportion.
    Anxiety is a serious modern problem and there are going to be a significant number of subscribers to this channel that would benefit from gentle hints on how to help combat this issue.

  • @Cherry_loveburns
    @Cherry_loveburns Рік тому

    It seems like for many of us, this channel has been a safe place that has only helped us improve the quality of our lives more 🤍 coming out of a cycle of depressive episodes over the years, this channel, and this video, truly made a difference for me. Even 3 years later the knowledge that’s been shared is life changing. True success is a legacy of adding good to the world. Congratulations Phillip.

  • @davidtitanium22
    @davidtitanium22 4 роки тому +1221

    "we don't want to be a self help channel"
    I love you guys, you can be any kind of channel i'll probably still watch you

    • @Callon4968
      @Callon4968 4 роки тому +31

      I dont see this as self help. I see this as the guys and girls running the channel showing they care about topics besides the depressing realities of, well, reality. They care about their viewers and the channel's main goal is to inform with relatable and easy to understand visuals.

    • @zacharyjones5102
      @zacharyjones5102 4 роки тому +3

      I thought It was a science video.

    • @efu2046
      @efu2046 4 роки тому +1

      Speak for yourself, Existential Crisis all the way!

    • @onxiaftw
      @onxiaftw 4 роки тому

      Careful now,! we dont want to open pandara's box herr. Imagine if they start doing prank videos or make up videos or even worse...

    • @sinviento
      @sinviento 4 роки тому

      @@Callon4968 Well, reality is just it, outside our skulls. We are the ones who find it kind, depressing, or else; within our own skulls. Right? :)

  • @danielscorner1
    @danielscorner1 4 роки тому +2148

    No one:
    Kurzgesagt: I’m about to help this whole man’s life

  • @Zero-md8fx
    @Zero-md8fx 10 місяців тому

    I've been watching Kurzgesagt since many years ago and have always been impressed by the quality of the videos and surprised by how it connects to me. I remember watching this video before years back and how it captivated me but watching it back now almost brought tears to my eyes same with the Tail End video where mortality is discussed. Your videos have really changed the way I think about things and made me realized just how powerful is the human brain actually is. And so, to that, I am very much grateful that you guys are putting out these contents that I have really needed desperately for. Life has been a bit hard for a while now and I've been quite discouraged but this video has helped me open my eyes once again. I'm truly grateful, thank you.

  • @NetherCloud
    @NetherCloud Рік тому

    I am very grateful for Kurzgesagt. Watching your videos is always inspiring, and always in new and different ways. Thank you for all the hard work!

  • @ifanbenmedz
    @ifanbenmedz 4 роки тому +448

    I'm grateful for having a device that connected to internet that making me watch this video.

    • @Zahnpuppy
      @Zahnpuppy 4 роки тому +4

      are you really. or have you taken it for granted? i know i have.

    • @EakiTurtle
      @EakiTurtle 4 роки тому +7

      @@Zahnpuppy i've taken it for granted. but now im going to appreciate the fact that i have wifi, and a device, and minecraft, and online friends... the list goes on

    • @electricheisenberg5723
      @electricheisenberg5723 4 роки тому

      kurzgesagt said there are no pills for happiness

    • @electricheisenberg5723
      @electricheisenberg5723 4 роки тому

      also too many hoomanz. give us back the ari army!

    • @DaMu24
      @DaMu24 4 роки тому

      WRITE IT DOWN!

  • @KevetteofArethria
    @KevetteofArethria 4 роки тому +1564

    You know. I'm grateful that this channel exists. This alone has taught me so much about the world, science, and the human body all at once. It's really boosted my passion for knowledge. Thank you guys, keep it up, I love your work.

  • @artfx9
    @artfx9 Рік тому +1

    There is nothing wrong with making more videos like this. I enjoyed it and found it very helpful. Thank you for your effort and time!

  • @evilfurbee1
    @evilfurbee1 Рік тому +4

    Im grateful for this channel. Thank you to all you and your team do. ❤

  • @royalspindrift
    @royalspindrift 4 роки тому +1619

    “It’s not happy people who are grateful, it’s grateful people who are happy.”

  • @aerosif3632
    @aerosif3632 4 роки тому +703

    It's amazing how we get these kinds of content for free. People badly need this, a therapy, since people usually wouldn't go into an actual session because either: too expensive or wouldn't want to waste their time on it. Honestly, I'm grateful that there are groups like Kurzgesagt who makes such contents for everyone.

    • @javieralonsocerna2880
      @javieralonsocerna2880 4 роки тому

      What a Name weil i pay taxes for it

    • @Squaqy
      @Squaqy 4 роки тому

      True wise words!)

    • @abhigyanmohanty7858
      @abhigyanmohanty7858 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah totally dude, this helps a lot. 😄

    • @Boris99999
      @Boris99999 4 роки тому +4

      Javier Alonso Cerna
      This is not a governmental program - this is a UA-cam video done by several individuals. Your taxes do not sponsor them in any way...

  • @jasontorrible2751
    @jasontorrible2751 Рік тому +1

    I love you kurzgesagt and I owe you merch purchases for how much you’ve helped me over the years, I can still remember that first “time”video giving me an existential crisis back like 10 years ago, sheesh

  • @torielah
    @torielah Рік тому +1

    I'm very grateful for this video, actually, the whole channel is so full of incredible stuff! Thank you!

  • @everexpanding1
    @everexpanding1 4 роки тому +1438

    Started practising gratitude a few years ago and it really is life changing. started with strawberry jam on toast, then coffee, a warm bed on a cold night, a friend, a car that starts, living in New Zealand, a hot shower after a tough day at work, having work, my favourite t-shirt, music, red wine and dark chocolate and literally a thousand other things.

    • @gridcoregilry666
      @gridcoregilry666 4 роки тому +30

      can you elaborate how it was "life changing"? Thank you from Germany

    • @everexpanding1
      @everexpanding1 4 роки тому +114

      Julio Chao hi, I began to find joy in things I had previously overlooked. I realised how privileged I am compared to many others in the world which opened my eyes to to the needs of others. I started expressing my gratitude to others for even small acts of kindness and found that it’s a contagious attitude. I no longer get overwhelmed by the difficulties of life. Life is generally more exciting. I could go on but I’ll leave there. Thanks for asking.

    • @happmacdonald
      @happmacdonald 4 роки тому +14

      @@everexpanding1 > living in New Zealand
      I am to understand that the views are spectacular out there. And that Trump's not your president. Heck, I'm prepared to feel grateful on your behalf. xD

    • @s.w5937
      @s.w5937 4 роки тому +16

      Same! I have been doing a nightly gratitude journal and it has caused an "upward spiral" that has led to me dropping a lot of bad habits, picking up good ones, having more ambitions, and executing more of them. I learned about it in my undergrad, implemented it, and it works just like my prof (and this video) said it would.

    • @haiironosora9714
      @haiironosora9714 4 роки тому +10

      *living in New Zealand*

  • @FoxBlocksHere
    @FoxBlocksHere 4 роки тому +2215

    Kurzgesagt: gives you an existential crisis
    Also Kurzgesagt: here, lemme help you fix that existential crisis

    • @hornattila
      @hornattila 4 роки тому +64

      Stonks

    • @MouseGoat
      @MouseGoat 4 роки тому +11

      so they can break you harde again :D
      Im on to them.

    • @endylim4946
      @endylim4946 4 роки тому

      @@MouseGoat this is grrm all over again

    • @unknownfactor6489
      @unknownfactor6489 4 роки тому +7

      Did you knew Islam has a similar concept of "being garateful" or "being thankful" ?

    • @TheKripa01
      @TheKripa01 4 роки тому

      Am I a joke to you?? :D

  • @quinndex1
    @quinndex1 6 місяців тому +3

    This video found me at just the right time. Wonderful content and I'm grateful I was introduced to this channel and am always thankful for your hard work, time, and research y'all put into each of your videos! much love!

  • @mdansbyjr
    @mdansbyjr 10 місяців тому +3

    This kind of topic I would expect in a new age-style, happy happy light light channel. To see this on a science channel backed by scientific data is both mind-blowing and heartening to a degree I cannot describe! Thank you so much for posting this! I truly hope that the years to come see you able to produce more videos that bring humanity closer to the joy that we all deserve!

  • @bungercolumbus
    @bungercolumbus 4 роки тому +746

    Those 10 millions subs are earned in the most truthful way.
    This channel literally deserves them

    • @Zgag
      @Zgag 4 роки тому

      @@RegoXera in a more grateful world they'd have reached a couple billion at least !

  • @djknight00
    @djknight00 3 роки тому +2265

    After this covid -19 crisis gets over. We will all be greatful for simple things like going out whenever we want, meeting our friends, eating in a restaurant.
    Never underestimate the importance of small things.

    • @GamerPro-wd7eh
      @GamerPro-wd7eh 3 роки тому +69

      i never really liked all that anyway, this is better.

    • @moutaouakkilyoussef5825
      @moutaouakkilyoussef5825 3 роки тому +126

      @@GamerPro-wd7eh then be gratefull to covid 19 for giving you so much time

    • @SuperMarioSignature
      @SuperMarioSignature 3 роки тому +32

      I have no friends and never do any of those things anyways

    • @A_Small_Game_Cat
      @A_Small_Game_Cat 3 роки тому +13

      Birthdays.. Birthdays might never be the same again.. I miss how before Covid19 we took it for granted that we could blow on our food and share it with friends.. Here.. Have some of my cake and breath

    • @aizuni
      @aizuni 3 роки тому +27

      Is this really how normal people see quarantine and the coronavirus? Both haven't affected my life at all. I still hate people, eating in restaurants and meeting with my only friend.

  • @Friendly911
    @Friendly911 Рік тому

    Thank you, you have no idea how much I suffer from dissatisfaction, it's almost emotionally crippling for me, and this helps a lot! you're amazing Kurzgesagt.

  • @sonakshisrivastava6958
    @sonakshisrivastava6958 Рік тому

    This video couldn't come more at better time like this. As someone dealing with these negative feelings, this video is so therapeutic. Thank you 😀

  • @ODSTD56
    @ODSTD56 4 роки тому +1741

    "We don't want to be a self-help channel...."
    And yet you guys have made a video that explains SO much in the easiest way! Honestly I think you guys could make a second channel and have that as the self-help channel.

    • @SB-nd4yv
      @SB-nd4yv 4 роки тому +29

      Windsjorn I love their self help videos especialy the loneliness one

    • @laughoutloud7844
      @laughoutloud7844 4 роки тому +8

      That’s a great idea I hope they will consider it

    • @quinnencrawford9707
      @quinnencrawford9707 4 роки тому +2

      The self-help part is just scientific studies and good voice-acting. Not like i'm trying to de-value them, theyre videos are good and all, it's just that

    • @dillonhounshell9786
      @dillonhounshell9786 4 роки тому +13

      @@quinnencrawford9707 But, that's literally every self-help channel out there. And every video on youtube can be knocked down to that. It's the CONTENT that makes the video what it is.

    • @violetmoonlight479
      @violetmoonlight479 4 роки тому

      I second this

  • @deeXaeed
    @deeXaeed 3 роки тому +853

    "We hope they are helpful to some of you"
    It changed my life, man.

    • @1nsertusername
      @1nsertusername 3 роки тому +12

      I agree. The way I think changed a lot after practicing this. I'm able to be a lot more positive now.

    • @shahzebiftikhar8214
      @shahzebiftikhar8214 3 роки тому +18

      I tried this by being grateful. And I also read that if you start you day good and early, the rest of the day will be amazing.
      And guess what? That exactly happened. It was such an amazing experience, I even learned doubled in school and held my self much more advanced.
      It's hard to explain but just start the day by being grateful for every second your living, every food you eat and much more. Be grateful to God and you will surely succeed

  • @thffkfltm
    @thffkfltm Рік тому +2

    Thank you Kurzgesagt. You guys really changed my life. I am now living totally different life after watching Kurzgesagt. I hope you guys keep delivering these great inspirations and insights for humanity. I am recommending Kurzgesagt to everyone and I cannot wait to have kids oneday and spend time with them watching your videos. So please keep working hard, making more videos, and becoming even more successful. They will want to see more and more videos from this channel always! Thank you. 😊

  • @straybardart
    @straybardart Рік тому +1

    This realy helps out alot for people like me to tend to "Move goal posts further" or keep raising the bar without being satisfied - Thank you for making this video!

  • @jerome2824
    @jerome2824 3 роки тому +2127

    "Being a human is hard"
    EXACTLY, I WISH I WAS A ROCK

    • @EungsuLee
      @EungsuLee 3 роки тому +55

      *THE ROCK*

    • @reformedzoomer
      @reformedzoomer 3 роки тому +9

      I wish I was my dog.

    • @jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735
      @jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735 3 роки тому +25

      @@reformedzoomer
      If you were your dog, you wouldn't have a human you to take care of you 🤔🤔

    • @randomcarbonaccumulation6478
      @randomcarbonaccumulation6478 3 роки тому +49

      Which is why we need to return to monkey. All agonizing questions on life, the universe and happiness could be reduced to "Where can I get the next banana?"

    • @oliverfulcher3532
      @oliverfulcher3532 3 роки тому +3

      This comments thread made my day
      Much gratitude!

  • @samuelwinnie5464
    @samuelwinnie5464 4 роки тому +392

    “How you experience life is a representation of what you believe about it.” Wow. What a gem of a sentence.

    • @samsev
      @samsev 4 роки тому +3

      truly

    • @RiotousRaichu
      @RiotousRaichu 4 роки тому +3

      I don't get it. Shouldn't that be obvious?

    • @shomansamanta9373
      @shomansamanta9373 4 роки тому +2

      very stoic

    • @brain0nfire
      @brain0nfire 4 роки тому +3

      I'm a cynic. Means I'm fucked, right?

    • @vekta8259
      @vekta8259 4 роки тому +8

      @@RiotousRaichu
      Sometimes the most obvious things can hide in plain sight, and we need a reminder every now and then. The idea behind the phrase is that life is all about perspective; if you are always thinking about what you don't have, you will never have enough, so it's important to take a step back occasionally and appreciate what you already have.
      In the frame of belief, this means that whatever you truly believe, you will eventually convince yourself of, leading to a skewed understanding of the actual state of your life and of those around you. Just remember this: "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right"

  • @iguanaadam
    @iguanaadam Рік тому

    Thank you for all the effort you put into this video. Being following you for a long time, I am really grateful that there is such a channel on youtube.
    Loves.

  • @overfailed3639
    @overfailed3639 Рік тому +41

    As someone who finished chemotherapy and is currently going through Depression this really speaks to me. And hopefully helps me. Great job as always.

    • @surajganiger2837
      @surajganiger2837 Рік тому +2

      Congratulations on finishing chemo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sending you armor for your fight against the other monster (+100 HP)

    • @ghkkkk7988
      @ghkkkk7988 Рік тому +1

      Congrats I hope you're doing good now

    • @denverspin
      @denverspin 7 місяців тому

      All the best to you.

  • @reirokuichi3736
    @reirokuichi3736 3 роки тому +4055

    1. I am grateful I don’t have any major illness now.
    2. I am grateful both my parents are alive.
    3. I am grateful I have a job.
    4. I am grateful I have friends.
    5. I am grateful I have some free time to watch UA-cam.
    Okay, although I don’t live a life of a Instagamer, don’t like my job, don’t have a gf, I guess there’s too much I should feel gratitude for.

    • @receedzeraq9488
      @receedzeraq9488 3 роки тому +407

      I am grateful a bunch of birds is releasing super-high quality content on UA-cam.

    • @loverrlee
      @loverrlee 3 роки тому +166

      @@receedzeraq9488 what if I told you those Instagamers don’t like their lives either?

    • @nicobuffing9756
      @nicobuffing9756 3 роки тому +43

      Whats an instagamer anyway? You can switch your switch on in a second and almost be gaming instantly.

    • @lIlIllIIlIlIIlIlIll
      @lIlIllIIlIlIIlIlIll 3 роки тому +10

      I'm greatfull u have that and more !

    • @clochettemsp6451
      @clochettemsp6451 3 роки тому +37

      I'm sick, i don't have a job, no friend, but at least i have my parents and i shouldnt be watching youtube right now because of my homework lol

  • @xcw4934
    @xcw4934 4 роки тому +597

    "We don't want to be a self-help channel..."
    Next week on Kurzgesagt: "15 ways death from space might already be on its way and we are laughably helpless to stop it"

  • @younsaourir7268
    @younsaourir7268 10 місяців тому

    I have never commented on any UA-cam video or channel but this channel is worth recommending and encouraging.. They are literally saving us from ourselves

  • @jerushadsa9354
    @jerushadsa9354 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for such short, precise research backed videos, Kurzgesagt. I enjoy them, more so because they appear so rarely giving me enough time to practice and reflect on what I’ve learnt.

  • @gonzapra1
    @gonzapra1 4 роки тому +825

    "How you experience life is a representation of what you believe about it"
    10/10

    • @yinyang1217
      @yinyang1217 4 роки тому

      Yes

    • @yinyang1217
      @yinyang1217 4 роки тому +1

      Good comment quote

    • @dariciesglaciem3009
      @dariciesglaciem3009 4 роки тому +3

      Yes, that is one of the fundamental principles of Stoicism.

    • @Novella1
      @Novella1 4 роки тому +1

      I make similar videos, but it's hard getting recognized. Could someone check it out and tell me their thoughts?

    • @inoclasism
      @inoclasism 4 роки тому +1

      Hmm not true. When you dont have control over everything.

  • @anoldlighthouse2523
    @anoldlighthouse2523 4 роки тому +623

    Kurzgesagt most of the time: "What if we BLOW UP THE EARTH with EVERYTHING WE CAN POSSIBLY THINK OF!!!?????”
    Kurzgesagt every once in a while: "But what is happiness, really?"

    • @ushiki2212
      @ushiki2212 4 роки тому +2

      XD so true.

    • @AlumniQuad
      @AlumniQuad 4 роки тому +5

      Let me fix that for you:
      -Kurzgesagt every once in a while: "But what is happiness, really?"-
      Kurzgesagt in a US presidential election run-up where several candidates are actively talking about taxing billionaire wealth: "Money doesn't buy everything--so write down what you're grateful for in our €24.95 gratitude journal!"

    • @someonewithsomename
      @someonewithsomename 4 роки тому

      ... to blow the Earth with everything we can possibly think of!
      Obviously!

  • @duendk220
    @duendk220 Рік тому

    i really love this channel. Not only can you learn and discover amazing things about life and the universe on this channel but also get real life advice. This video really helped me out... Thank you Kurzgesagt.

  • @aleahkhimcastigador9613
    @aleahkhimcastigador9613 Рік тому

    I'm really grateful, I discovered this channel. And I realized that I am very demanding with things and should be grateful on what I have.

  • @Ralphj2050
    @Ralphj2050 4 роки тому +1889

    Me: aw man my life sucks
    Kurzgesagt: lemme tell you why
    This channel is awesome

    • @thekillerosquid4841
      @thekillerosquid4841 4 роки тому +50

      Kurzgesagt: lemme tell you why and, if you want, how to make it better

    • @vulcan3386
      @vulcan3386 4 роки тому +2

      *channel

    • @LucioMainGames
      @LucioMainGames 4 роки тому +6

      Kurzgesagt:You were in a car wreck, when you died.

    • @yussefthe3rd
      @yussefthe3rd 4 роки тому +1

      I got the 1k yay!

    • @mizta6819
      @mizta6819 4 роки тому +1

      @@vulcan3386 thanks

  • @peule6422
    @peule6422 4 роки тому +1461

    "There are no magic pills for happiness"
    *My dealer:* _Hold my sunglasses_

    • @JMotiveMU
      @JMotiveMU 4 роки тому +6

      5-HTP or ST John's Wort, the closest we have to "Happiness pills"

    • @harevaden
      @harevaden 4 роки тому +7

      well.... E is one

    • @GodLeftAllOfUs
      @GodLeftAllOfUs 4 роки тому +6

      True happiness* And here comes the experts...

    • @TheMasterhomaster
      @TheMasterhomaster 4 роки тому +8

      harevaden E will make you happy then you crash. There is no biological free lunch.

    • @riciso
      @riciso 4 роки тому

      Yeah I know him he makes such good sandwithces and the coffe it is sooooo goooooood!!!!!!!

  • @billamosphotography2235
    @billamosphotography2235 Рік тому

    I had a near death experience 20 some years ago. This moment at 5:28, is exactly what I go through everyday with eating. I wish I could apply to other aspects of my life and this video just gave me the inspiration to do just that. Thank you for this and that you do make videos like this as well. Many blessings.

  • @kettsle
    @kettsle 3 роки тому +1235

    I'm almost in tears.. I watched this video when I had very severe depression. now, time has passed and I'm revisiting this with a smile and a lot of gratefulness. I hope you all out there are also achieving your goals and feeling happy. ♥️

    • @incanusolorin2607
      @incanusolorin2607 3 роки тому +31

      I’m honestly happy for you and hope I get to also cure my depression one day.

    • @mels7769
      @mels7769 3 роки тому +6

      *hug*

    • @GaborGubicza
      @GaborGubicza 3 роки тому +8

      Thank you my fellow human @Erikkans I hope you're well. I'm in a hard period myself. Take care everyone

    • @Hannibalkakihara
      @Hannibalkakihara 3 роки тому +10

      same. kerzgesagt described me so well its as if they know me. this video is exactly what i needed to hear too. ive had depression and many other mental disorders but hearing all this is one step forward. happy for you too

    • @ishworshrestha3559
      @ishworshrestha3559 3 роки тому

      Yes

  • @aidengoodrich5974
    @aidengoodrich5974 3 роки тому +1268

    Kurzgesagt: We don't wanna be a self help channel
    Also kerzgesagt: completely changes my world view and mindset making my like way better

    • @thivaharanantharajah7864
      @thivaharanantharajah7864 3 роки тому +10

      Ikr right!

    • @4Isaac
      @4Isaac 3 роки тому +3

      life*

    • @yagzkerimcnar7356
      @yagzkerimcnar7356 3 роки тому

      I just wont like it cuz otherwise I would destroy beauty but I liked ur comment

    • @genius6084
      @genius6084 3 роки тому +4

      @@yagzkerimcnar7356 my last brain cell just died

    • @greedy_mf
      @greedy_mf 3 роки тому +5

      @@genius6084 same, but with the first reply " ikr right", ... like wtf

  • @Cathy_ya
    @Cathy_ya Рік тому

    It is kind of you sharing this video. Sometimes life is tough, but we should 't forget the beauty and warm around us. Keep grateful is a great way to make us better.

  • @gato_bry
    @gato_bry Рік тому +21

    This video was the jumpstart to my self growth journey from ~2 yrs ago. The months after applying what I've learned from here, I can definitely say there were many positive changes, especially my quality of life, which sounds a bit crazy to say. However, at that time, I didn't realize the true value of practicing gratitude. It definitely (for me) significantly made life WORTH living. And I say this now because about a year after this video, I naturally moved on to another aspect of self growth for me, which wasn't a problem. But then I downplayed the importance of gratitude and appreciation, especially of the little things in life. I've only noticed those consequences of the lack of gratitude recently. More comparison, letting my ego drive me, feeling beat down and inferior from this mean world. It's difficult to look at the positives when you realize how mean this world can get. I was at my lowest in a while, literally a few days ago; I thought about it, and I realized that I was definitely dissatisfied and simply tired, I didn't see the worth of doing the things I was interested in or improving myself and doing it for myself. I've done a lot of the work; I challenged some core (self limiting) beliefs, unlocking my genuine self, healing some deeprooted, childhood issues (I have still SO much to grow). Yet, there was something still missing. And that was the emotional part, the soul. Gratitude. After that year of not practicing gratitude, it felt very weird. But after small doses, that familiar, nostalgic feeling of happiness did come back. I now realize my mistakes, and I will do my best to avoid them. And now I can continue to exist, grow, live, after finding out, once again, what makes life so worth living

    • @denverspin
      @denverspin 7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for sharing your story and realizations.
      Do you still gratitude journal? How is it for you? What are you grateful for in this moment?

  • @TheDuncskunk
    @TheDuncskunk 4 роки тому +769

    "Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change."
    - Chalked on a bathroom wall(South Africa).

    • @jakepollen6839
      @jakepollen6839 4 роки тому +26

      This was said by Albert Einstein - it is called the observer principle in Physics

    • @ProjectOccasus
      @ProjectOccasus 4 роки тому +11

      @Fuert Neigt Something tells me maybe this internet video isn't aimed at people who are barely surviving. You could learn a thing or two from these videos, maybe do something positive to help instead of being negative online.

    • @lisaglashuttner3939
      @lisaglashuttner3939 4 роки тому +3

      @Student Samuel Ma no no it's "Reality is in the eyes of the beerholder."

    • @casher7821
      @casher7821 4 роки тому

      Wholesome graffiti.

  • @Foroh23
    @Foroh23 4 роки тому +548

    Dear Diary,
    Today I watched a video of Kurzegesagt and I'm very grateful to them about it.

  • @rvdandmarcoom
    @rvdandmarcoom 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm grateful for Kuntzgesagt to even exist and let me know so much amazing things about the world we live in. I truly belive that the more you know about everything, the more you're amazed by all the little thing around us. Love you guys from France !

  • @elliottaltman8832
    @elliottaltman8832 10 місяців тому

    I’ve been struggling with highs and lows of satisfaction in my life. I’ll start my gratitude journey by saying thank you for making this video, this is exactly what I needed to hear this morning.

    • @denverspin
      @denverspin 7 місяців тому

      What are you grateful for, in this moment?
      I am grateful to be able to feel air pass through my nostrils, and in to my body, with no pain.
      I am a lucky one.

  • @oantimido
    @oantimido 4 роки тому +403

    Love how they go from "Let's Nuke a City as a thought experiment" to "grattitude is the cure to dissatisfaction"...
    Very far removed from the cheap instagram self lying stuff. Actual research and actual tools for people to help themselves. Another reason why I love this channel.

    • @Brathize
      @Brathize 4 роки тому +3

      SB João Victor yeah i can feel the big difference between a well-researched video and an Instagram post..