How to Stop Procrastinating

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  • @mattdavella
    @mattdavella  4 роки тому +26683

    Who is procrastinating by watching this video? 🙋‍♂️

  • @Tina-dg3tq
    @Tina-dg3tq 3 роки тому +5593

    It's even worse because I'm not even partying or going out, I'm just watching UA-cam videos....

    • @snyfilms1869
      @snyfilms1869 3 роки тому +260

      Same, i want to bring my grades up so i dont disappoint my parents

    • @yourlocalanimator9955
      @yourlocalanimator9955 3 роки тому +46

      i’m the 69th like, people better not ruin this

    • @snyfilms1869
      @snyfilms1869 3 роки тому +50

      @@yourlocalanimator9955 i unliked it then liked, im the 69th like now

    • @yourlocalanimator9955
      @yourlocalanimator9955 3 роки тому +19

      @@snyfilms1869 Well someone liked it so I had to unlike it, I caused it to be back at 69 likes.

    • @lamlam7174
      @lamlam7174 3 роки тому +5

      Tbh same here

  • @marsh2651
    @marsh2651 4 роки тому +2268

    My life is full of that "oh shit" moment.

    • @idobenotvibing
      @idobenotvibing 4 роки тому +4

      Muntasir Mamun same

    • @Dopamine621
      @Dopamine621 3 роки тому +2

      same

    • @vvizion2015
      @vvizion2015 3 роки тому +23

      My life is full of "SPEED RUN" moments, which means i always rush my shit at the end. Ya know i would be a real success if i wasnt a procrastinating shit who didnt put stuff off. I go to a gifted school. I am very good at stuff. But I always put it off and fuck myself. Really thinking deep about your problem just makes you think bad about yourself. So dont think deeply about it. I feel so shit about myself and just hate every little detail about myself. But then i am just my bubbly self after and thats what i am always seen like. Just a nice guy.

    • @zhou6075
      @zhou6075 3 роки тому +2

      same

    • @himbary
      @himbary 3 роки тому +7

      @@vvizion2015 I feel you

  • @evieuwu5506
    @evieuwu5506 4 роки тому +1757

    I think it’s really funny and ironic that I put this in my “watch later” playlist and waited 2 months to watch it

  • @Demonheero360
    @Demonheero360 4 роки тому +7326

    I went to hit watch later on this and realised how deep my problem has become

  • @Amanda-qe5lj
    @Amanda-qe5lj 4 роки тому +3267

    When you think the quality can't get any better, it gets better.

    • @equalscash9388
      @equalscash9388 4 роки тому +8

      Facts!

    • @lucolyx
      @lucolyx 4 роки тому +8

      Watched some of Matt's old videos, the quality here is off the charts 😏👏

    • @tk_attack
      @tk_attack 4 роки тому +6

      Maybe getting an editor has helped, now its 2 people working on the video.

    • @itsderman
      @itsderman 4 роки тому +6

      Holy this was next-level

    • @mattdavella
      @mattdavella  4 роки тому +195

      2020 baby let's go!!!

  • @MrSymanPT
    @MrSymanPT 3 роки тому +414

    reading a book called "do the work" instead of doing the work, is exacly why we are all here

    • @cookielulu2356
      @cookielulu2356 3 роки тому +45

      “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” is what I like to think I'm doing

    • @BrunoGarciaMusic
      @BrunoGarciaMusic 3 роки тому +1

      Lol

    • @kaijinzens
      @kaijinzens 3 роки тому +2

      @@cookielulu2356 ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

    • @MRafay-jf5fk
      @MRafay-jf5fk 3 роки тому

      hahahahaah i was like lets first buy that book and read it then I'll start working

  • @antoniomeixedo4606
    @antoniomeixedo4606 4 роки тому +574

    I´m procrastinating by watching this video and going through the comments..

  • @judgedsalmon
    @judgedsalmon 4 роки тому +4562

    This video is like reading a book on dieting while eating cake.

  • @qwertykeyboard1443
    @qwertykeyboard1443 4 роки тому +1789

    Me: 2020 is gunna be my year
    2 weeks in 2020: watching a video on procrastination while procrastinating

    • @RealLifeMoney
      @RealLifeMoney 4 роки тому +11

      QWERTY Keyboard The struggle is real. Slow and steady wins the race 😜🙌

    • @TheKeishana
      @TheKeishana 4 роки тому

      I swear as she's a sucker

    • @viccctv9106
      @viccctv9106 4 роки тому +11

      Hahahahaha but no 👎🏽 I’ve been doing more work in these 2 weeks than in the past last 2 months of 2019.

    • @Infinite_exhilaration
      @Infinite_exhilaration 4 роки тому +2

      QWERTY Keyboard 😂😂 you’ve procrastinated for years, all those problems aren’t going to go away in one day, that’s like saying it’s 2020 I have a 6 pack now, you have to put in the time every day to work on it, same with everything else in life

    • @IngNicolas10
      @IngNicolas10 4 роки тому

      At least you watched..

  • @newchangeunlisted_viewer5594
    @newchangeunlisted_viewer5594 4 роки тому +1050

    I'm stuck procrastinating and I'm sick of it. Damn this quarintine and myself

    • @yaboyradish3072
      @yaboyradish3072 4 роки тому +47

      Ify...I feel worthless

    • @spyro-maniac2607
      @spyro-maniac2607 4 роки тому +79

      I’ve been staring at my 20 assignments due over the period where the school is close and my brain just tells me no. I’m annoyed at myself

    • @yaboyradish3072
      @yaboyradish3072 4 роки тому +5

      @@spyro-maniac2607 tell me about it😭

    • @Kumitieking001
      @Kumitieking001 4 роки тому

      literally same

    • @PatriciaPayumo06
      @PatriciaPayumo06 4 роки тому

      New change unlisted_viewer yup

  • @rasputin7277
    @rasputin7277 3 роки тому +146

    i hate online classes, i pay more attention to my grades than my knowledge. All I do all day, everyday is sit in front of a computer screen, typing away at the same gray screen for hours on end. It’s gotten to the point where i can’t find motivation to finish work, now all i do is stare at a wall, thinking about doing the work.

    • @minddivesounds5730
      @minddivesounds5730 3 роки тому +3

      I feel you! Sounds weird, but it helped me a lot to take a walk - like every day at least once for 15 minutes.

    • @EpicFoXD333
      @EpicFoXD333 3 роки тому

      Mind Dive Sounds i'll try taking a walk

    • @EpicFoXD333
      @EpicFoXD333 3 роки тому

      Mind Dive Sounds like taking a walk before you start working?

    • @Marielm5
      @Marielm5 3 роки тому +2

      @@EpicFoXD333 I do that and end up taking longer walks because I don’t wanna do the work

  • @jessiz7833
    @jessiz7833 4 роки тому +5489

    The amount of “how to stop procrastinating”-videos I’ve watched is unreal...💀

    • @Tyler-tz7oy
      @Tyler-tz7oy 4 роки тому +40

      JessiZ almost Matt’s whole channel

    • @ariana.5420
      @ariana.5420 4 роки тому +56

      JessiZ literally- Yet I can’t stop.

    • @wiffy
      @wiffy 4 роки тому +120

      procrastinating by watching how to stop procrastinating videos

    • @lamp7746
      @lamp7746 4 роки тому +14

      The more hopeful you are the more hopeless you are too.

    • @jessiz7833
      @jessiz7833 4 роки тому +2

      Kwitz King damn that hit me hard lol

  • @user-dn8pr8pr1e
    @user-dn8pr8pr1e 4 роки тому +2598

    Someone on TED gave very meaningful advice once : Do something boring once a day for an hour. It helps you get used to not being overstimulated all the time .

    • @ej8358
      @ej8358 4 роки тому +9

      Георги Стоянов which video was it?

    • @sucko6942
      @sucko6942 4 роки тому +62

      E J Inside the mind of a procrastinator by Tim Urban

    • @ej8358
      @ej8358 4 роки тому +4

      Dovydas Spiegis thanks!

    • @hanancasla3761
      @hanancasla3761 4 роки тому +197

      i love that video, but the thing is that i can lay down for hours, doing nothing, without being bored

    • @eduardoguardado8536
      @eduardoguardado8536 4 роки тому +95

      Hanan Casla i guess what they meant is TO BE doing something. Like reading a dictionary. Extremely boring but perhaps out of that, you’ll be doing other boring stuff, but just with a new and expanded vocabulary lol

  • @samuelzhang5497
    @samuelzhang5497 3 роки тому +236

    "How to stop procrastinating?"
    YOU JUST DO IT, DO IT NOW

  • @ART3K_
    @ART3K_ 4 роки тому +937

    Me: Looks at my online school 75 overdue tasks
    My brain: *hisses*

    • @yoinkers8049
      @yoinkers8049 4 роки тому +26

      Literally me

    • @ART3K_
      @ART3K_ 3 роки тому +1

      @Elijah ASMR shut up

    • @jackmausshardt3930
      @jackmausshardt3930 3 роки тому +7

      Bro you have a problem

    • @ART3K_
      @ART3K_ 3 роки тому +9

      @@jackmausshardt3930 I dont

    • @BRAN06
      @BRAN06 3 роки тому +22

      @@ART3K_ you do and dont be salty about it. you know its a problem and consider talking to a counselor to help, hope everything gets better :)

  • @lano5697
    @lano5697 4 роки тому +1433

    Today I wrote down in my notes where my life is at right now. I’m a second year college student, I don’t have a job currently and have $4 total in my bank account. I only have about a year worth of credits in college because last year I played college baseball and didn’t really care about my classes much. I’ve since quit baseball and have been at home this year taking online classes. Found Matt’s channel not too long ago and it’s been motivating me to get out and do more. I’ve been going back to the gym and been tracking my college schedule better. Matt, you helped me get out of my room and go do something with my life when nothing else was even slightly motivating me. I have a job interview for a part time position later today, and I just wanted to let Matt know how much he’s helped me get on the right track to just get things done. God bless you Mr. Matt

    • @Swagnuz
      @Swagnuz 4 роки тому +55

      Good luck dude! Please feel free to update on whether you get the job!

    • @dargossss
      @dargossss 4 роки тому +4

      Good luck!

    • @senna4517
      @senna4517 4 роки тому +2

      good luck

    • @chillofy2311
      @chillofy2311 4 роки тому +2

      Good luck my friend 🌟💞

    • @hanzalasalilatifi5176
      @hanzalasalilatifi5176 4 роки тому +1

      Go get it bratan 💪🏻

  • @traciezborowsoka9650
    @traciezborowsoka9650 4 роки тому +529

    this video definitely deserves a like just for that “flashback “

  • @TheWeirdStorm
    @TheWeirdStorm 3 роки тому +85

    I blame online school for my trash motivation and procrastination issues
    I used to actually get stuff done
    now I watch videos like this
    God please save this sad world

    • @EpicFoXD333
      @EpicFoXD333 3 роки тому +2

      right? it completely sucks but i think we neeed to take in acountibiliy for ourselves to be able to see results

    • @davidddhoi5569
      @davidddhoi5569 3 роки тому

      Why's that?

    • @user-kp1np3pf6x
      @user-kp1np3pf6x 2 роки тому

      I had online last year, this year I had to take online again
      you don’t wanna know how shit this habit has become.

    • @bape7372
      @bape7372 2 роки тому

      Same

    • @alyanadejesus2673
      @alyanadejesus2673 2 роки тому

      sameeeeeeeee

  • @cedoniapeterson9239
    @cedoniapeterson9239 4 роки тому +198

    I tried the Pomodoro technique for a long time, but it wasn't great for me because I felt like my flow was constantly being interrupted by the breaks. What I do instead now is a system I came up with myself: the last-digit rule. I write down the exact time on the clock when I start working, and I tell myself that I can only stop when the time ends in that same digit. So if I start at 12:21, I can stop at 12:31 or 12:41, 1:01, etc. When I get absorbed in the work, I continually miss my next chance to stop working and I wind up working large chunks of time straight. When I need a break, I keep an eye out and I really do stop when the digit arrives, and then I take time to check my phone, etc. This makes it a lot easier to start working, because I know every time I start the clock I'm not in for a long arduous work session - I can stop in as little as ten minutes, and I'm in complete control of how long I work! It's so much less stressful than the Pomodoro technique, at least for me.

    • @Anybxdy
      @Anybxdy 2 роки тому +8

      I desire your self discipline...

    • @tumblingrosesstudio
      @tumblingrosesstudio 2 роки тому +10

      That's genius!

    • @adinugrahasatya
      @adinugrahasatya 2 роки тому +9

      I just want to let you know that this method works for me. For the last two months I've been able to continue my study without worrying about the breaks, and when I decided to take a break, I wouldn't have to wait for more than nine minutes. Thank you for the great idea!

    • @cedoniapeterson9239
      @cedoniapeterson9239 2 роки тому +3

      @@adinugrahasatya Aw, it makes me so happy to hear that! I'm glad my technique has helped you!

    • @adinugrahasatya
      @adinugrahasatya 2 роки тому +1

      @@cedoniapeterson9239 Cheers!

  • @aryamanmerchant4588
    @aryamanmerchant4588 4 роки тому +589

    Me: sees video titled “how to stop procrastinating”
    Also me: *saves to watch later*

  • @WalterEsese
    @WalterEsese 4 роки тому +850

    “I actually spoke with your mom last night and I don’t think she woul appreciate that language” -Matt trash talking 2020 😂

    • @Sairaj922
      @Sairaj922 4 роки тому +8

      i cant believe matt plays video games XD

    • @DaviMourao
      @DaviMourao 4 роки тому +6

      Waiting for the "I spent 30 days without responding to insults on the videogames" video

    • @simonpeterson
      @simonpeterson 4 роки тому

      x-box live

    • @furbage
      @furbage 4 роки тому

      PlayStation product manager here (and procrastinator) - Matt's product placements have me very conflicted.

  • @StarryEmpire
    @StarryEmpire 3 роки тому +74

    Great advice. Procrastination stems from past experiences of doing difficult work. Your brain stores the memory as an emotion, and seemingly difficult tasks triggers the emotion, which in turn, puts you off wanting to do the task. It's important to get to the root of the issue in order to sort it out.

  • @xwashyx
    @xwashyx 4 роки тому +495

    Anyone else here because of covid-19 online work you don’t want to do in google classroom 😭

  • @johnyuk8457
    @johnyuk8457 4 роки тому +751

    “Only thing you should ever procrastinate on is procrastination itself”
    -Some dude

    • @samward31
      @samward31 4 роки тому +4

      It's a very pretty saying, but it doesn't actually help.

    • @johnyuk8457
      @johnyuk8457 4 роки тому +26

      Not with that attitude it won’t!

    • @Edwowe99
      @Edwowe99 4 роки тому +2

      JOCKO

    • @johnyuk8457
      @johnyuk8457 4 роки тому +2

      Edward Owens My dude, I could not remember. Thank you

    • @mannytps9986
      @mannytps9986 4 роки тому

      Ok boomer

  • @janep1072
    @janep1072 4 роки тому +560

    instructions unclear. ended up planning a wedding.

    • @annafang858
      @annafang858 4 роки тому +4

      Jane Prendergast invite me please

    • @janep1072
      @janep1072 4 роки тому +4

      @@annafang858 consider yourself invited 💜😂 Have a nice day!

    •  4 роки тому +3

      Underrated comment, I literally loled.

    • @janep1072
      @janep1072 4 роки тому +1

      @ I'm glad I made you giggle 💜 Have a nice day!

    • @oaknobrain
      @oaknobrain 3 роки тому +1

      well, how's the wedding?

  • @zawarudo93
    @zawarudo93 3 роки тому +51

    The fact that I’m here instead of writing a paper that’s due in a few hours really says something 💀

    • @udoingoodlad4096
      @udoingoodlad4096 2 роки тому +4

      Did you do it doe

    • @Pengquy
      @Pengquy 2 роки тому +1

      Procastinating really makes an assignment be done in 30 minutes that’s supposed to be done in 20.

    • @violetaz7461
      @violetaz7461 5 місяців тому

      NO ME JUZGUEN. :(((

  • @theswcoaching
    @theswcoaching 4 роки тому +26

    I resonate with this. I got my 'warning' in my second year of university. A big near miss. I decided I was never going to do that again. In my final year, I made the decision I was doing everything at the earliest opportunity, not the latest, and I started reading ahead of lectures rather than reading behind. The irony is, not only was my third year the easiest year I'd had, I actually created MORE time for me. Nowadays I teach on this topic myself. Thanks for sharing this great video.

  • @DrumBeatsOnline
    @DrumBeatsOnline 4 роки тому +627

    Dude you are literally making some of the best content on all of UA-cam. Seriously, incredible work man.

  • @zachzambuto7994
    @zachzambuto7994 4 роки тому +459

    1. Resume doing a previously started task for 30 mins
    2. Number 1. will get the brain working so you can enter flow
    3. Dopamine will help you learn and be productive, so going to a new coffee shop to do work will release some
    4. Use the pomodoro technique (25 minute work blocks with breaks) it adds urgency
    5. Create smaller deadlines

    • @evotrius7775
      @evotrius7775 4 роки тому +5

      bless you

    • @jamespartee3706
      @jamespartee3706 4 роки тому +13

      6. Tie the task to rewards so you'll be a lot more motivated to do it, especially the one's you really don't want to do. Such as doing dishes

    • @b21.9
      @b21.9 4 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! Have a great day 🌻

    • @mohamedalsharweni1974
      @mohamedalsharweni1974 4 роки тому +3

      You just made forget how to say thank you. Oh wait! THANK YOU ❤️

    • @durban55
      @durban55 4 роки тому +1

      Zach Zambuto why’d you have to spoil it

  • @jeromecruz2588
    @jeromecruz2588 4 роки тому +18

    The pain of waking up and having the urge to play instead of going straight to work - I felt that..

  • @jerryjacob6604
    @jerryjacob6604 4 роки тому +419

    1. Change your environment - like doing work in a new environment like a different coffee shop
    2. Setting timers (25min work and 5 min rest)
    3. Setting additional deadlines for big projects
    4. Scheduling regular meetings
    5. Creating rewards for the work you have done.

    • @anssa6163
      @anssa6163 4 роки тому +35

      Jerry Jacob is my 5 min rest becomes 4 day rest

    • @jerryjacob6604
      @jerryjacob6604 4 роки тому +6

      @@anssa6163 mine too...

    • @Marielm5
      @Marielm5 3 роки тому +15

      See the thing is rewards are bad for me because, I feel so entitled to overly reward myself. Say I study for 25 minutes, I would give myself 2 hours to play around and end up forgetting the work. nothing has worked for me I might need counseling for this TT

    • @Pengquy
      @Pengquy 2 роки тому

      Oh, so making your environment productive?

    • @Pengquy
      @Pengquy 2 роки тому +1

      @@Marielm5 I relate.

  • @kennynguyen9808
    @kennynguyen9808 4 роки тому +343

    2:50 Just do it for 30mins and things will click.
    3:16 Entering state of flow. Releasing dopamine. Flow triggering.
    Novelty triggers dopamine release.
    5:04 Pomodoro Technique.
    6:17 Make smaller deadlines leading to final deadline.

    • @ChrisDesatoff
      @ChrisDesatoff 4 роки тому +5

      thanks kenny!

    • @divyampandoh6733
      @divyampandoh6733 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks 😂😂

    • @dvijashah8622
      @dvijashah8622 4 роки тому

      Thank you!

    • @seraby7151
      @seraby7151 4 роки тому +3

      1. Nah, been doing a job that I love for years. It always just gets harder each time lol
      I agree with everything else though. Specially that pomodoro technique and things always take longer than expected.

    • @laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587
      @laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 4 роки тому

      thank u

  • @thecaribou8833
    @thecaribou8833 4 роки тому +70

    Let's be honest. We only watch these videos when we are currently procrastinating something

  • @mauricebeaujon2960
    @mauricebeaujon2960 3 роки тому +8

    I had homework to do since feb 8th, for feb 12th, and my last chance was till feb 18th. It's feb 24th and I haven't even started. I really need to overcome this before it's too late.

  • @luxero6849
    @luxero6849 4 роки тому +614

    Every youtuber in January: How to be a better person this year
    Matt in January: I love bread

    • @cmdkwood
      @cmdkwood 4 роки тому

      I missed the bread line, when is it in the video?

    • @nextlevelwarrior
      @nextlevelwarrior 4 роки тому

      I gotta get on that bread train next year

    • @KlausBentes
      @KlausBentes 4 роки тому

      @@cmdkwood 10:19

  • @MiniRunnera7
    @MiniRunnera7 4 роки тому +164

    assignment due for tomorrow..
    10pm..
    tired and falling asleep..
    goes on youtube to "play a video in the background"
    sees "how to stop procrastinating"
    oh

    • @hadeel667
      @hadeel667 4 роки тому +5

      wtf i ligit just did that

  • @pluto4301
    @pluto4301 3 роки тому +15

    Here's a tip to read when reading textbooks: *listen to themed music*
    For example if you're reading about medieval times put on instrumental medieval music or if you're reading about ancient egypt put on instrumental ancient egyptian music.
    It helps you to feel like you're in that time era or at least be able to visualize what you're reading better
    Try it and see if it works for you, it definetely worked for me!

    • @minddivesounds5730
      @minddivesounds5730 3 роки тому +3

      Such a piece of great advice you did put out there - matching music almost always helps.

    • @pluto4301
      @pluto4301 3 роки тому +2

      @@minddivesounds5730 Thank you very much, it always seems to help me because i get distracted alot

    • @helloworld5219
      @helloworld5219 3 роки тому

      Latin language music welp

  • @alinaaikoolentaa8510
    @alinaaikoolentaa8510 3 роки тому +6

    The thing that really hit me 9:30 when you said that these things that i do to procrastinate pulls me away from the things that are most important for me. That is so true, my studies are the most important thing and neflix doesn't come even close. :DD I got inspiration from this video and I will definitely go back to work.

  • @Samouaswagie
    @Samouaswagie 4 роки тому +96

    Me : procrastinating by watching UA-cam
    Matt : organises meetings to discuss his wedding details with the woman he lives 24/7 with

  • @mynextlvlhealth
    @mynextlvlhealth 3 роки тому +1

    Love the production value of all Matt's work - just out of this world. Important to note is why our brain chooses to procrastinate. Either because we feel it's not valuable enough at that moment, or we don't feel competent enough.

  • @JordanJSparks
    @JordanJSparks 3 роки тому +2

    I LOVE your filming style!! Totally not the reason why I looked up this video but I just found great inspiration for the webseries I wrote and the style I would like to emulate!! Thank you so much for this video both for that and for the wisdom on procrastination!

  • @fredrikmyhre6254
    @fredrikmyhre6254 4 роки тому +467

    "I tried procrastinating for 30 days"

  • @SwingPoynt
    @SwingPoynt 4 роки тому +428

    Lol I love the college kid wig

    • @user-ct6rk9zq6h
      @user-ct6rk9zq6h 3 роки тому

      Same, it looks like those 6 year old so I'm always confused when he drinks beer, or why he has a beard.

    • @rhazenrizky
      @rhazenrizky 3 роки тому

      Hi verified person

  • @nameunlisted002
    @nameunlisted002 4 роки тому

    No other video can be just amazing as this is. Like seriously this is actually going to help me out in the later weeks for online learning, thanks dude, you really did unlock my chains of deadlines and stress :D

  • @jayaseto
    @jayaseto 4 роки тому +2

    8:28 that’s comforting coming from Matt I thought I was the only 28+ years guy who loved video games & wouldn’t know what else to do for fun other than

  • @pompom4458
    @pompom4458 4 роки тому +245

    Me: *reads the title **_How to stop procrastinating_*
    Also me: Yeah, I'm gonna add it to _watch later_

  • @Eternalised
    @Eternalised 4 роки тому +171

    Great tips in this video. My personal tips:
    1. Focus on completing tasks rather than postponing them to better take advantage of your free time.
    2. Spend some of your free time on activities that guarantee value and personal growth
    3. Identify your Bermuda triangle (3 social media accounts) to understand how your time is spent
    4. Make a simple To-Do-List to track your various tasks, to avoid forgetting and accumulating unexpected work - as well as completing them one by one.
    5. If things still aren’t going as well as they might, make a schedule to properly manage your time.
    6. Distinguish and separate when you use time for work, free time & free time with added value and growth.
    7. Use some free time to produce rather than consume
    8. Find a passion to develop and don’t worry if it changes overtime.
    These points serve as a guide that will help you mitigate and reduce procrastination - don’t worry about completing each and every point, you can begin with one point and slowly start climbing up.

  • @simirank.5579
    @simirank.5579 3 роки тому

    the storytelling element of this video is so amazing. Everything is very relatable. I didn't really take out something new from the video but good stuff.

  • @tumblingrosesstudio
    @tumblingrosesstudio 2 роки тому

    You're so sweet for being so transparent!!! Thanks for this, it's 1:35 a.m. and I need this advice!

  • @lasagnaravioli
    @lasagnaravioli 4 роки тому +299

    “How to stop procrastinating”
    Also Matt: uploads a day late

    • @leeroypancake
      @leeroypancake 4 роки тому +5

      He was making a point dude cmon u know how smart this guy is brooo

    • @writethefuture
      @writethefuture 4 роки тому

      9:38

  • @joshuakuruvilla
    @joshuakuruvilla 4 роки тому +234

    5 'flow' triggers
    - Risk
    - Novelty
    - Complexity
    - Unpredictability
    - Pattern Recognition

    • @e_viola
      @e_viola 4 роки тому +15

      Seems like risk is the one that fits with procrastinating. It's risky to start late, and so you have to focus really hard to meet the short deadline

    • @sorodeo4586
      @sorodeo4586 4 роки тому +3

      @@e_viola i had been doing this but sometimes i would struggle to get out of bed and do the work. the best thing to do is work outside or in a different room and work once each day not all monday or all friday. a white board also helps because you are constantly reminded of your tasks. hope this is helpful

    • @miaflorida9410
      @miaflorida9410 3 роки тому

      Skeet's Hockey&Skateboarding thank you

  • @Parkitloveit
    @Parkitloveit 3 роки тому +1

    “Hint: Things always take longer than expected.”
    Yes, you’re so right. Especially when I loose something, look for something and wait for something.

  • @leon5207
    @leon5207 4 роки тому

    Hey Matt, everytime I watch your videos, I make notes. I learn something everytime. Very helpful.

  • @rythbane1976
    @rythbane1976 4 роки тому +505

    Me: *sees title*
    Also me: No, I don’t think I will.

  • @freebeerishere
    @freebeerishere 4 роки тому +58

    the dude deadass scheduled a meeting with his wife

  • @hdhddhd1615
    @hdhddhd1615 4 роки тому

    This whole youtube channel is like a Netflix series love your videos keep up the good work!

  • @Shanshu72
    @Shanshu72 3 роки тому

    I’m currently plunging into my why, and I find it’s due to the minimal effort I put into everyday tasks. With being intentional about tasks ahead of time, and stretching my comfort, I was more in control, hence motivated to continue pushing the bar.
    No one is perfect, nor has anyone arrived, so don’t think you’ll be perfect; just take it day by day.

  • @ScottKS14
    @ScottKS14 4 роки тому +66

    The wig was a great addition. I vote for the rendition of college Matt, a mini series.

    • @timhager5329
      @timhager5329 4 роки тому

      ScottKS14 that would be great!

  • @omrana8694
    @omrana8694 4 роки тому +94

    The irony is that i actually saved this video to watch later playlist when it came out.

  • @sare8835
    @sare8835 4 роки тому

    I enjoyed this video so much!!! I loved the creativity and the skit approach and the editing and the different angles and snippets and the way you talk and the Information you give and the experts you bring in and the humour and that ending hahahhaaha. Amazing amazing video. Thank you!

  • @AyodejiAwosikaCreates
    @AyodejiAwosikaCreates 4 роки тому

    Beautifully shot cinematic videos man! I'm a huge fan of the Pomodoro technique and I often use it in the afternoons when I'm doing some of the annoying managerial tasks I don't feel like doing.

  • @thedrvn
    @thedrvn 4 роки тому +797

    Stop using the internet = 99% of procrastination eliminated.

    • @daayemshehzad
      @daayemshehzad 4 роки тому +38

      JST DRVN he’s unlocking cheat codes we never knew existed

    • @thedrvn
      @thedrvn 4 роки тому +8

      @CrazyRussianDiaries then you use it like a you would use a none wireless telephone. Make the call and then hangup. What could take 10 minutes now takes 30-60 minutes on the internet because you'll do 5 things that have nothing to do with the actual task at hand. The internet is a tool. Use it as such or it will use you. Xx

    • @thedrvn
      @thedrvn 4 роки тому +5

      @CrazyRussianDiaries we're dopamine addicts, the internet our dealer

    • @thedrvn
      @thedrvn 4 роки тому +2

      @Nadezda Toomik Yes to a point. I'm a head baker at an artisan bakery with 6 full time staff so it's easier for me, I don't use the internet on a mobile device before 5pm Mon-sat and Sunday is casual internet day. My staff don't use the internet during the day other than on their lunch break or for a business related task. I'm fortunate to have a flow state job, where being in the moment is demanded in order to do the job well and if you leave that flow state the products and therefore the business can be affected negatively. But 8 years ago I used to be Infront of a computer all day, I also grew up as a child without the internet. But I'm happier and more fulfilled now then I've ever been

    • @UnderdogMohit
      @UnderdogMohit 4 роки тому +2

      Cutting Internet completely isn't good idea,, use internet as reward,, life will be easy

  • @julie.8289
    @julie.8289 4 роки тому +60

    The fact that I’m here when I have two exams tomorrow means that I need this video.

    • @cerealkiller5599
      @cerealkiller5599 4 роки тому +2

      @Timo Koreman Just a friendly reminder, It's still not too late (unless you're at the exam). Last year I managed to fail an exam just because I thought it was too late to cram so I went to sleep while one of my close friends who actually sucked at studying pulled an all-nighter and managed to get a decent grade. Best of luck to you.

  • @camillabrandao_ads
    @camillabrandao_ads 3 роки тому

    Great video! Thank you!
    I took some notes for you guys:
    - Set an alarm for 1 hour and work during that time. No distractions. After the alarm rings you are allowed to take a break.
    -Divide a big project into small milestones with deadlines.
    -Reward yourself when you do what you said you where going to do, guilty free.

  • @phyyl
    @phyyl 3 роки тому

    As a programmer, I find solutions via software. I coded the simplest thing ever: A timer that reminds me every minute to keep working using a beep. When things go smoothly, I adjust it to 2-3 or sometimes 5 minutes. My main issue with procrastination was that I fell into it very easily. With a timer, I remind myself to keep working, and it feels like my judging myself (it really helps for me).

  • @ycnsena
    @ycnsena 4 роки тому +106

    I am procrastinating by adding this to the “watch later” list.

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 4 роки тому +133

    Matt: (Uploads)
    Let me procrastinate by watching it.
    >After watching
    Hey, let me procrastinate even further by typing this out.

    • @derekabarca8562
      @derekabarca8562 4 роки тому

      Just Some Guy without a Mustache Jellal

    • @equalscash9388
      @equalscash9388 4 роки тому +2

      Same thing over here xD But your comment is getting likes and that should lead to some channel views, so is it really procrastination or just business hustle!? xD

    • @michalsvoboda42
      @michalsvoboda42 4 роки тому

      and reading the comments

    • @Person-cc7ff
      @Person-cc7ff 4 роки тому

      I swear i've seen your comments somewhere else before...

  • @adamtadros1472
    @adamtadros1472 4 роки тому

    honestly, I really appreciate how smoothly you weave comedy into this. Thanks.

  • @alimoharam4362
    @alimoharam4362 4 роки тому

    You're gifted at directing your videos

  • @bruh_hahaha
    @bruh_hahaha 4 роки тому +250

    they say people who are perfectionist are the worse procrastinators.

    • @mickolesmana5899
      @mickolesmana5899 4 роки тому +12

      it does, it will , Been there done that

    • @totaahmed5178
      @totaahmed5178 4 роки тому

      I didn't understand ;can you explain? 😃

    • @totaahmed5178
      @totaahmed5178 4 роки тому

      @@merrillgeorge1838 so l think l'm perfectionist according to this 😅

    • @juicysatsumabeauty
      @juicysatsumabeauty 4 роки тому +36

      Merrill George Its not improving everything except the main thing. It's not wanting to start a project until you are sure you can get it perfect , you know everything you need to know, you have everything you need etc. instead of just getting it done.

    • @arshsingh6553
      @arshsingh6553 4 роки тому +1

      @@juicysatsumabeauty how to get over this??

  • @ihath
    @ihath 4 роки тому +26

    I have discovered that procrastinating is a symptom of a bigger problem. In my case, it is frequently the result of fear of failure.

    • @ishachoudhury7719
      @ishachoudhury7719 4 роки тому +2

      for me it's partly that and partly not being able to prioritize it properly

    • @lisapeters3151
      @lisapeters3151 4 роки тому +1

      I feel the same!

    • @under_world0848
      @under_world0848 4 роки тому +1

      yes, and my reason is to feel the adrenaline one day before the test...

    • @jaminwaite3867
      @jaminwaite3867 4 роки тому

      I.e. perfectionism

  • @HughBurgessSinger
    @HughBurgessSinger 4 роки тому +1

    Man, Matt stands apart from other UA-camrs, he creates visuals that compliment the narrative instead of overwhelming it. His informative documentary-style is entertaining and enlightening and his BICEPS (you still reading this Mr. D"Avella?).

  • @sovietleader3096
    @sovietleader3096 3 роки тому +1

    I think you just solved my problem. My mom just told me about when i get into highschool theres this thing called dual enrollment were you can graduate college with some degree before you even graduate highschool. I always procrastinate on stuff and was worried i wasnt gonna have enough time to do stuff like make games and make music but now i think i can. Thank you and have a great life

  • @henryedwards4379
    @henryedwards4379 4 роки тому +341

    Don’t mind me just procrastinating watching how to not procrastinate

    • @HEYZUS98
      @HEYZUS98 4 роки тому

      Same here pal

    • @divyampandoh6733
      @divyampandoh6733 4 роки тому +1

      @First name I even procrastinated reading your reply 😂😂

  • @Dudeyland
    @Dudeyland 4 роки тому +197

    I was busy procrastinating when this got posted.
    I feel like the FBI agent assigned to me has betrayed my tiny trust.

    • @SaimaTheGreat
      @SaimaTheGreat 4 роки тому +2

      Dudey, actually seems like they care and is trying to help you

    • @Dudeyland
      @Dudeyland 4 роки тому +1

      @@SaimaTheGreat idk man, i feel pretty ATTACKED

    • @safia1884
      @safia1884 4 роки тому

      Dudey OMG me tooooo 😂😂 i was shook

    • @shreya1969
      @shreya1969 4 роки тому

      Or maybe most of the time we just procrastinate that's why

    • @slowdownkyoto
      @slowdownkyoto 4 роки тому

      Saima Akter dudey

  • @BrianSellers
    @BrianSellers 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, and love the idea of just taking the first step to get started. I just had that conversation with my 7-year old daughter yesterday! Also, nice use of the track that Peter used in his camera hacks vid... 🤘

  • @cutie_patootihoney4787
    @cutie_patootihoney4787 3 роки тому

    omg matt this video looks amazing!! fantastic work, seriously

  • @PrimeHarbor
    @PrimeHarbor 4 роки тому +69

    “I was honestly talking with your mom last night” 😂

  • @gadgetboyplaysmc
    @gadgetboyplaysmc 4 роки тому +175

    I think I just fell in love with Oscar's 8 seconds of screentime

  • @gilnahnu
    @gilnahnu 3 роки тому +2

    I procrastinated a lot last semester. I decided to work my ass off and I had 5 As and 1 B.

  • @limitlessconsciousness2529
    @limitlessconsciousness2529 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this video. It has helped me a lot. I ran into a lot of postponing everything when actually I'm not like that at all. This video woke me up and got back to work immediately. It has done me very well. Thank you :)

    • @minddivesounds5730
      @minddivesounds5730 3 роки тому

      You need to remember that turnaround point for the future past.

  • @PallasTurrets
    @PallasTurrets 4 роки тому +91

    "It's almost never as difficult or painful as we imagine it to be"
    My brain, preparing a panic attack the moment I open my textbooks: allow me to introduce myself

  • @jpm.06
    @jpm.06 4 роки тому +17

    I’m here doing work right now. then this comes up and I have to watch it, therefore procrastinating. Thanks Matt

  • @randy4443
    @randy4443 4 роки тому +2

    One thing you can do to stop procrastinating is to do smaller tasks. For instance you have a big project due in 2 weeks but you have a homework due in 2 days, work on the homework first before even doing the big project. This can sometimes give you a confidence boost since you accomplish something

  • @tahaalmoamen8281
    @tahaalmoamen8281 3 роки тому +1

    Damn the video quality and colors and storytelling and everything is just awesome!

  • @teabagfc
    @teabagfc 4 роки тому +96

    "We had so much time to plan the wedding..."
    And *all* married people laughed at this point

    • @oleshkasytov4537
      @oleshkasytov4537 4 роки тому +2

      Hey dude, waiting for a Sunday. Glory Glory...

  • @atharvakulkarni6192
    @atharvakulkarni6192 4 роки тому +21

    I literally have a test tomorrow and I was struggling to sit and study. This was such a gift.😭

    • @RealLifeMoney
      @RealLifeMoney 4 роки тому +2

      Atharva Kulkarni Every little bit helps! Haha

    • @tom-ug9vx
      @tom-ug9vx 4 роки тому +1

      Ssssaaaaaaammmmmeeeee

  • @chessgaming5926
    @chessgaming5926 2 роки тому

    Taking massive action lead me to obstacles failure and ofcourse on the end success... thanks you!!!

  • @sleebew9773
    @sleebew9773 2 роки тому +1

    I love that i come back again into this video after 1 year because i procatinate again. I mean everytime that i know it's too late.

  • @jordanherrera3456
    @jordanherrera3456 4 роки тому +13

    I was literally telling myself to stop procrastinating 15 minutes ago. I'm going to watch this video six times to make sure I really get a grasp of it.

  • @ishachoudhury7719
    @ishachoudhury7719 4 роки тому +193

    Matt knows his audience all too well now.

  • @JohnIsaacson
    @JohnIsaacson 4 роки тому

    THIS was so fun! your films are always great but this was awesome!

  • @thatsgottahurtdude9977
    @thatsgottahurtdude9977 3 роки тому +2

    Just finished doing a book report that was due today and only did about 25% before I could turn it in. What made it worse was that I was one of the types of kids who was always worrying about not getting good grades. This was actually one of the few times this happened and I feel pretty bad about it

  • @HORUSUES123
    @HORUSUES123 4 роки тому +86

    I’ve had a problem with this for a while, trying to make things as perfect as possible, shit even before I clicked this video I had to force myself to do it, almost added to “watch later” and I knew then and there that was me procrastinating. I have nothing to do rn yet I still was gonna watch this productive video later

    • @RealLifeMoney
      @RealLifeMoney 4 роки тому +2

      Cam Starting is the hardest part! Organizing the day can help quite a bit too 😄

    • @sepomwaanga1112
      @sepomwaanga1112 4 роки тому +2

      You've literally spoken on my behalf

    • @neverendinchaos4800
      @neverendinchaos4800 4 роки тому +1

      I guess I'm a really good procrastinator because my watch later list is already full... (it maxes out at 5000 btw.) I've got to go to download the videos on the UA-cam app using my mobile data instead of Wi-Fi because I have the setting that only lets you download the videos on Wi-Fi, but that's fine because it acts as a sort of second watch later list in a way because it stores the channel's name and the videos title to view along with the thumbnail without actually downloading the video. That secondary "watch later" list is over 3000 videos...
      I'm at a standstill because the videos could be helpful to me, but I don't know if they will be until I watch them, but I don't want to watch them in case they aren't helpful because that would be wasting my time...
      Fun times...

  • @FellaFilms
    @FellaFilms 4 роки тому +430

    Matt stop procrastinating your podcast! We miss it!

  • @iheartwu13
    @iheartwu13 4 роки тому

    All your video content is so inspiring. Thank youuu 😊❤

  • @threequotesthursday5657
    @threequotesthursday5657 3 роки тому

    Who else is watching this on a Saturday so it doesn’t interfere with Monday to Friday career and risk falling down the rabbit hole that is Matt’s awesome content library?! Also the editor zoom in made me laugh! Great work as always Matt, I’m building up quite the book list and hope to use some of these great authors quotes in future on my own videos. P.s. I’ve also been taking cold showers since September 15th so, yeah..... thanks for that!

  • @anyasandham3087
    @anyasandham3087 4 роки тому +818

    Matt: how does someone go from being a serial-
    Me: killer?
    Matt: -prcrastinator
    Me: oops, wrong video
    (I’m only kidding don’t worry)

  • @NetworkChuck
    @NetworkChuck 4 роки тому +47

    Fantastic video Matt!