one of the most major time waster for me is the thought that "I've wasted a lot of time already", which causes anxiety and as a result you end up wasting the remaining time as well.
Just do everything like me,all things i want to do i start doing early in the morning.By 3-4 p.m. i am done so rest of time i will spent playing video games and going out with my friends
The thing is, when i get trapped in internet blackhole, i end up looking at random videos that kick dopamine to its top and i start living in a completely different world consumed by some frenzy. Then i start daydreaming. And when i decide to study again, it's already 12 past midnight. Then i become sad and depressed, knowing that i can't even give energy to things that are REAL.
Omg dude yes I feel so dark when I get over stimulated from playing too many video games. All the sudden I just feel like I don’t appreciate life sometimes part of it is being tired though
I only discovered your videos this past Thursday (09/19/19), and have saved the four that I've watched. I find your comments and suggestions to be very helpful, and you do them in such a way that you don't demean anyone, but make everything encouraging. I very much appreciate that!
Ive tried to set up tech free Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings. I realised suddenly how little I really talk to family and friends. I mean real listening and talking. We live past each other.
How is that decision you made a year ago going? Don't be too harsh on yourself if it's going badly. Do you need to recommit or maybe think of a different version of that idea.
@@tracesprite6078 going pretty well actually. Its a very practical, easy to follow arrangement. Smartphones and being hyperconnected is a massive slippery slope. We need to see the internet and social media as just tools. Use it when you need it. Don't 'browse' with no purpose. Its a time sink that you could have used on family or hobbies, that give much more fulfillment. Another tip, turn all cell notifications, except alarms, off. You can bulk catch up on Whatsap and SMS notifications when you decide. If it was important people would phone you. These micro interruptions wreaks havoc on focus and has a big time overhead per interaction.
@@krokodilpil8335 That's great that you are still maintaining that decision. So often we make decisions that seem good but find them very hard to implement. Anyway, you're succeeding in taming the Internet - at least in your own life!
I started watching a "Better than yesterday" vlog every day. It has helped me to get motivated and to stay motivated!! In the last 6 weeks of watching your vlogs, I have changed the way I do things and I am now much more productive with my time. Thank you.
I remember 2 years ago when I would wake up, then start playing video games,I would play the whole day and when I saw the time it was dinner time and my sleep would be affected by staring at the screen all day long. I would waste my weekends like that on video games. It's best to play for a limited time only .
I don't agree. Sometimes we need to think or re-think our life in order to decide and know where we're going. If you never stop and reflect about your habits and on what you did till now you won't be able to do it.
But what if you are doing something that you don't enjoy? You can say "i'll just stop doing that", but in order to reach that conclusion, you need to think, and if thinking can get you out of what *you* consider a bad habit (something you don't enjoy or agree with), then it's not a waste of time.
These were all habits I had to give up and I was not even average! 1. I slowly cut down my video game time over about 4 years to none now besides the occasional mobile game. I have zero gaming systems now. I do hope to get back to a healthy point with gaming, but I realized for me it was a problem. 2. My only real TV is UA-cam or with my family watching something together. We cut cable years ago. I did it back in 2011. UA-cam can be a black hole, but that is what the watch later playlist is for! If it isn't good enough to watch later, it probably does not need to be watched right now. 3. 100% used to waste time on the internet reading news article or shopping for things I didn't need. 4. I never wasted too much time on social media because I just didn't really get it. I use some now and and am happy using less because what I do use I enjoy. I don't feel forced into using it. Doing all this has lead me to start my own website (and Twitter @centsoftime that I actually enjoy using!) focused on time and money. www.makingcentsoftime.com if you are interested. I don't want to take away from Better Than Yesterday though. This is a fantastic channel and I am so happy is growing at the rate it is!
I dont find any of thos activities bad , for example playing videogames 1 or two hours its not bad you just have to control yourselft, tv for example is good to watch national geographic , social media persobally is a waste unless you use it as a communication tool or as a medium to promote your work ( designer and illustrator in my case)
Tip for game addicts! Play in a foreign language! I've been playing video games in French for years, it's taught me huge amounts, more vocabulary than any other resource that's for sure, using the addictive and engaging qualities of games to achieve a goal. It's also tiring so not only is game time productive (assuming you play a game that has a lot of dialogue like an RPG) but you also don't play quite as much as it makes you feel tierd. Give it a try!
I don't think playing video games is a waste of time in general. It can give you much more than just temporary pleasure and productive activities don't have to give you something you can show other people as it is said in the video. I'm grateful for all the experiences I got through video games, all the people I got to know through video games and all the stories I did not only read or watch but I lived through video games.
Yes. I was revolted with that being first in the list. But then at the end he says that as long as you do it because you want to, a conscious decision you are happy with, and not because it is a habit, it is ok. I play computer games with purpose =D
I totally agree to all these points in the video. Everybody is using the Internet and social media these days, moderation and setting priorities is the key!
I've given up on #4. But 2&3 get me for sure. I've started setting my timer based on your other video and got so much done - working for 45 min and resting for 15. I even told my kids, I can help you later. I found much more quality time was spent on my work and then their question. I've focused to only watch UA-cam if it is informative like this channel. I absolutely agree. My kids especially get sucked in for video games, kids you tube and Instagram. Once I take it away they are so more engaged in the world around them.
The Frugal Five - how do you take the video game and you tube away from your kids? I know that sounds easy but do you just take them away and tell them to go do something else?
I love playing video games, but I tell myself I'm not allowed to play them until I've done something productive, but then I just spend all my time surfing UA-cam and reading Discord messages that I don't get anything done and I hardly ever play video games. It's kind of weird how I can easily prevent myself from doing something I greatly enjoy yet I can't stop myself from doing something that only brings me mild happiness.
This is actually really funny. I don't have social media, deleted it years ago. I have never been on Reddit, I play games for like an hour a week. Don't really watch a lot of TV. And yeah I am still not as productive as I would like to be.
This video is what I need. No. 1 is probably my most time wasting activity. Gotta keep myself productive. Thanks sir for making me realize how fool I am.
A lot of these say things like tv and video games result in low life satisfaction, but I think it's crucial to understand that for many it's backwards; because we have low life satisfaction we go to things that will bring us quick happiness, even if short term. It's a dangerous game for sure but it's better than depression
I think these activities you listed are the reason many people won't jump off a bridge. In my experience many people age 24 and below are to some degree depressed and sad and in video games they find some kind of enjoyment or purpose. Its normal among my friends to both work and attend university - which leaves them with little time to do anything per day. that time is "wasted" of these things you listed. Of course I understand there are people with problems and that just get addicted - but I just feel like its a much more complicated matter.
A simplistic approach. I don’t waste time (or do) 3 of 4 habits. The basic message of not doing habits that offer little to no reward or benefit is ok but I think the 4 habits they chose apply to a certain type of person.
We all have 24 hours in a day, and too many of us operate from the mindset that we have to do more and more. But it's much easier and more practical to have a "not to do" list, and leave room for the things that actually matter. Nice video.
Just want to tell you that your videos are amazing and I have made it a habit to watch one almost everyday. It surely helps me become better than yesterday 😊
I uninstalled the online game i started last april. Now that class is back, i dont have time to study because i have to be online on that game all the time. I realize it doesnt give me back 80% of anything only just pleasure. Now i spend my time reading and studying!
I seem to always watch these videos at the wrong time... like some of them will tell me not to go on my phone before bed and i am watching it just before bed, or for this one... i came on the internet to have a guitar lesson and i found myself watching this video😂
Summary of mine 1. Playing video games - I don't play daily nowadays, but still need to work on that (can play the whole weekend) 2. Watching TV - stopped doing it already a while ago (don't even have one at home) however I still do watch Netflix from time to time... 3. Surfing the Internet - need to work on that and learn how to use it directly. 4. Social media - really need to work on that..it's the most toxic one I need to get rid off.
I think you can use internet and social media if your reason is acceptable like learning things, or send important messages. But be sure that you don't waste large amounts of time on those.
A great spin on video games is to play them with friends or family members online, that way you are both enjoying the video game while spending quality time with people you care about. This is especially good if they live far away.
Worst habit is reading comments and replying, I waste a lot time in reading comments, sometimes I wasted more time reading comments than watching the video
To be fair, some people are able to turn a passion for gaming into a profitable career - live streamers, pro gamers, broadcasters, and let's players for example. Gaming can also have positive educational benefits as well; for mathematics, social skills, reading, coordination, and more, especially for young people. It's not entirely a waste of time but I agree with your general point that moderation is a good thing.
What I do is I allocate myself time per activity. For example I did two hours of study and now I want to relax playing games. I put an alarm of 1h and play for that time. As soon as it rings I found the nearest safe and finish. Back to studying or exercise. Same for watching Netflix I allow myself one episode. If it’s a show that I know I need more. I take one night a week to watch it.
professional gamers dont even spend that time every day online but they do make it a habit to learn important gameplay and techniques at the the time of the day they are most productive at. clockin in everyday but conciously putting in time can also make you a global player if you put in other great habits like working out and doing necessary work other than your main source of income
Glad I got to the end of the video, otherway I was feeling like he'd be saying, that all those activites should be avoided completly, but he mentioned it at the end: Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time, as long as it won't grow into obsession and addiction. Everyone has to enjoy themself from time to time, otherwise they might come to a burnout and struggle to keep their motivation. If any of those activities help you enjoy yourself, they should have place in your life. And none of those are completely useless. Apart from the fact that they can help release some tension of stress, some videogames may help you promote some of your abilities like reflexes and strategic thinking and various kinds of media may help you look outside of the box of your life and get some inspiration and knowledge and other things. The key is to know that these activites have their place and purpose, so you use them in moderation and won't let them run your life.
I gave up a whole mess of bad habits, and I think it's been mostly a good idea. Things like video games are fun, and can be instructive or helpful to relieve stress, but if you have anything else you could be doing with your time nearly, it would be better spent on that instead.
Just as a thought (since comments are encouraged), a big time-waster that I've found is trying to find out what we need to do or accomplish with our time. In this state of mind, we aren't completely focused, though we feel 'busy'. We feel 'busy' but accomplish little of what we set out to do. It's extremely important that when we take our focus from these bad habits (when we end them), that we refocus on something with greater strength or attraction. This will also lessen the risk of falling back into that habit. We must redirect our focus purposefully and put our energy and thought into our actions.
I never understand why video games are always demonized in these self help videos.. most men I know watch, talk, and read about nothing but sports. Sorry guys, if I like to play video games to escape here and there, its not a waste of time to me, its maintaining a balance
I'm a video game junkie and spends 90% of my 24 hours. When I really think about how much time I'm spending there, it makes me sad. I'm promising to my self that I will limit the time I'm spending of video games. Thank you good sir for remembering me this.
I love your videos. I don't play video games, don't watch television, neither surf internet (except for you tube that too for studies and songs) and nor am I on any social media( I can swear on that). But I have an addiction of reading novels and I can't get enough of it. I find it as an escape point of my life, I read it off and on and always try to motivate myself to try studying. But I can't help it. Can you suggest something. Thank you
3 years ago my hobby was reading e-book or comic. And then 1 years ago i can spent my whole day with watching movie. Right now i cant even finish one movie or reading ebooks bcs suddenly my focus just for social media and it makes my mental bad
Disagree on video games. Among my friends who are the most successful and productive are gamers also. Playing games can help you to stay focus. Specially multiplayer online games force you to stay tuned and push your decision making skill. I find this extremely helpful. Also a lot of people take playing games as a profession nowadays. Not to mention, the industry has been pushing our technology beyond its limit. heavy games require better CPU, better GPU and company made them for gamers and then AI industry takes advantage of that.
1) You are NOT wrong, however, some people chose Video Games as a hobby, some others have taken a professional approach (E-Sports), and unfortunately some others CANNOT grasp their reality after playing 5+ hours. It all depends HOW you chose to act about it, because remember, NOT EVERYONE follows the same criteria.
I quit social media about years ago. Decided it’s a waste of time. Video games don’t excite me so I never play. I do surf the bet but not for 5 hours a day. TV I watch a little bit. Cut cable tv about 5 years ago. I would add bars or clubs to the list of time wasters.
1. Tell this to the people in the ESports industry. 2. Tell this to the people in media & tv production 3. Tell this to the people in ecommerce. 4. Tell this to the people who has long distance relationship.
My problems involve compulsively hovering around social media and UA-cam, or sitting around pretty much doing nothing. Regarding TV shows and video games, these are among the things I want to do but constantly neglect because of the former. So I'm in this position where gradually watching through a show, or making progress in a game I'm playing, actually kinda feels like a small achievement to me. :P Though that being said, there have been times where a game has consumed a ridiculous amount of my time, like last year when WoW Classic came out, it was practically my whole life for the first 1-2 months of release. >.>
Slowly making the changes. I quit social media (except the 'Tube), & I set an hour timer for games. I practice my instruments in front of the TV. I'd agree with what someone else said; people. Some of them will take all your time venting their sh**t at you. Just pretend to be busy, because you would be if you weren't talking to them!
I play a lot of video games with my best friends and girlfriend. I watch some shows and movies with my girlfriend. My main goal is to be happy in life and those activities make me very happy. Therefore I’m accomplishing my main goal by procrastinating haha
I agree with your list The key is to prioritize the productive habits that help your life Talking about the habits In the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, he says there are four phases for a habit to form Sign Longing Response Reward 😉
I played video games as a kid, now I am a computer programmer and make more money then anyone around me.... I also have 4 rentals, among other things. If I had more money when I was younger, I would have more rentals right now. You need money to do things, I am wasting time until I have enough money to buy another rental, but I still wouldn't consider it a waste of time.
Some TV programs are really good. Yet again, we have to be really picky. I spend much of *wanting* a console for video games. I read books instead. :-)
The video game part - not applicable to all video gamers, but minor percentage of it actually make a career out of it. As in, work hard & join competitions where the prize monies are in millions [i.e.: DOTA. Total prize pool money = ~$25.5million (2018 championships)]. If that video gamer knows what she/he is aspiring to, have the technical skills & co-operation social skills to work with other teammates & have that ambition to win = nothing to stop him/her from "wasting time" on this for a pricey goal only the pro-gamer community would understand.
television is not related to time waste but it has 3% of time waste. They are trying to stop social media too much due to irritation. ie: twitter and facebook. We should not surf on internet and we should use computer productively. Playing video games for 1 day can spoil brain. They try to stop watching youtube videos. THANK YOU!!!!!
Each one listed has some benefit. Sort of like "wax on, wax off". Where the benefits isn't obvious, but each being a waste of time is. Like the silly notion that video games help develop problem solving, for example. Of course non of this apply to people who only avoid responsibility (read: escapism). Definitely a waste of time for them, everything listed in the video.
Well here is my story I used to spend many hours on Facebook (much more then 2) then i found a time counter (limiter) in the Facebook app to be reminded. I've set for 30 minutes per Day. Gues what time my "alarm" it would go off? 0:30 EVERY EVERY EVERY SINGLE DAY! Imagine this! This is a huge time killer! Long story short - i have deleted Facebook. 0 minutes piter day. HUGE amount of time to practice saxaphone and guitar. Now i have a different problem UA-cam! Do you think i can get rid of it?
What if you read a book that is like a television series. Like the 6 books for the game of thrones? Or the Harry Potter series? What about sun bathing? People do that all day? Also what if you played games with friends and family? Does that make it anti-social? The list is what YOU think is not productive. I say reading books is a waste of time when a movie or show is faster.
I have been a follower since last week, I really love your videos and makes me reflect, however in this trying times, what do we need to do? Thank you.
I've never opened up Wikipedia And gone let me check my email or anything else I have always ended up several hours later learning about like the French revolution or something I completely had zero knowledge even existed to begin with. Lol beyond that is that really what people do with their lives I don't watch TV already and stop that years ago I don't do social media to the extent of anything everyday like that but I do some in front of the computer screen quite a long time but it's for designing CAD models for my line of work although it's usually feels like I've still managed to waste my day when I don't have a finished product. I can't tell if I'm just asking too much of myself.
I really agree, I hope can stop these bad habits of mine, Because I need to review for our licensure examination. What can you recommend to avoid boredom in studying? Thank you.
The only time I wasted was following this list. I make video games and get inspiration from playing them. I spend time with my kids watching tv and educational programs. The internet is all about how you use it so is social media. This video is highly steeped in the opinion of the maker of the video.
Amazing video! But I can't stop watching it even it said to stop doing it.😂 However some waste of time is necessary for us indirectly. For example, if you and your boss watched same series on Netflix, both of you have a better relations by discussing about it. Like that! However, that's great!😉
one of the most major time waster for me is the thought that "I've wasted a lot of time already", which causes anxiety and as a result you end up wasting the remaining time as well.
Just do everything like me,all things i want to do i start doing early in the morning.By 3-4 p.m. i am done so rest of time i will spent playing video games and going out with my friends
Wow babeee
Way too sadly relatable
y e s. distraction from anxiety
Well said, Juhi. Thumbs up on your comments.
The thing is, when i get trapped in internet blackhole, i end up looking at random videos that kick dopamine to its top and i start living in a completely different world consumed by some frenzy. Then i start daydreaming. And when i decide to study again, it's already 12 past midnight. Then i become sad and depressed, knowing that i can't even give energy to things that are REAL.
use dopamine detox app
@@hasangiiii which one, there are so many.
Downloaded some of them, couldn't even get started or logged in
@@laibafarooq5631 I use Digital Detox app. pretty effective
Omg dude yes I feel so dark when I get over stimulated from playing too many video games. All the sudden I just feel like I don’t appreciate life sometimes part of it is being tired though
ADHD
I only discovered your videos this past Thursday (09/19/19), and have saved the four that I've watched. I find your comments and suggestions to be very helpful, and you do them in such a way that you don't demean anyone, but make everything encouraging. I very much appreciate that!
Ive tried to set up tech free Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings. I realised suddenly how little I really talk to family and friends. I mean real listening and talking. We live past each other.
Does that worries you?
How is that decision you made a year ago going? Don't be too harsh on yourself if it's going badly. Do you need to recommit or maybe think of a different version of that idea.
@@tracesprite6078 going pretty well actually. Its a very practical, easy to follow arrangement. Smartphones and being hyperconnected is a massive slippery slope. We need to see the internet and social media as just tools. Use it when you need it. Don't 'browse' with no purpose. Its a time sink that you could have used on family or hobbies, that give much more fulfillment. Another tip, turn all cell notifications, except alarms, off. You can bulk catch up on Whatsap and SMS notifications when you decide. If it was important people would phone you. These micro interruptions wreaks havoc on focus and has a big time overhead per interaction.
@@krokodilpil8335 That's great that you are still maintaining that decision. So often we make decisions that seem good but find them very hard to implement. Anyway, you're succeeding in taming the Internet - at least in your own life!
I started watching a "Better than yesterday" vlog every day. It has helped me to get motivated and to stay motivated!! In the last 6 weeks of watching your vlogs, I have changed the way I do things and I am now much more productive with my time. Thank you.
since I had Android and Social Media on my palm, that's the start I forgot that my hobby was drawing and reading book.
Same
Vedant Mishra yep, I use to enjoy reading books
Vedant Mishra yep, I use to enjoy reading books
Isn't it a shame? I experience exactly the same. I hope I can change it.
Yes, spot on
I remember 2 years ago when I would wake up, then start playing video games,I would play the whole day and when I saw the time it was dinner time and my sleep would be affected by staring at the screen all day long. I would waste my weekends like that on video games. It's best to play for a limited time only .
Thinking about all the time you waste instead of just living, that is a real waste of time!
More like: Worse Than Yesterday.
I don't agree. Sometimes we need to think or re-think our life in order to decide and know where we're going. If you never stop and reflect about your habits and on what you did till now you won't be able to do it.
We live in culture, not in nature, stop trying to seem like the smart one here!
But what if you are doing something that you don't enjoy? You can say "i'll just stop doing that", but in order to reach that conclusion, you need to think, and if thinking can get you out of what *you* consider a bad habit (something you don't enjoy or agree with), then it's not a waste of time.
Wtf is "just living"? Is that supposed to be deep?
Your Attitude is your window to the world.
These were all habits I had to give up and I was not even average!
1. I slowly cut down my video game time over about 4 years to none now besides the occasional mobile game. I have zero gaming systems now. I do hope to get back to a healthy point with gaming, but I realized for me it was a problem.
2. My only real TV is UA-cam or with my family watching something together. We cut cable years ago. I did it back in 2011. UA-cam can be a black hole, but that is what the watch later playlist is for! If it isn't good enough to watch later, it probably does not need to be watched right now.
3. 100% used to waste time on the internet reading news article or shopping for things I didn't need.
4. I never wasted too much time on social media because I just didn't really get it. I use some now and and am happy using less because what I do use I enjoy. I don't feel forced into using it.
Doing all this has lead me to start my own website (and Twitter @centsoftime that I actually enjoy using!) focused on time and money. www.makingcentsoftime.com if you are interested. I don't want to take away from Better Than Yesterday though. This is a fantastic channel and I am so happy is growing at the rate it is!
knicks2030 great job bro
I dont find any of thos activities bad , for example playing videogames 1 or two hours its not bad you just have to control yourselft, tv for example is good to watch national geographic , social media persobally is a waste unless you use it as a communication tool or as a medium to promote your work ( designer and illustrator in my case)
Tip for game addicts! Play in a foreign language! I've been playing video games in French for years, it's taught me huge amounts, more vocabulary than any other resource that's for sure, using the addictive and engaging qualities of games to achieve a goal. It's also tiring so not only is game time productive (assuming you play a game that has a lot of dialogue like an RPG) but you also don't play quite as much as it makes you feel tierd. Give it a try!
I don't think playing video games is a waste of time in general. It can give you much more than just temporary pleasure and productive activities don't have to give you something you can show other people as it is said in the video. I'm grateful for all the experiences I got through video games, all the people I got to know through video games and all the stories I did not only read or watch but I lived through video games.
Yes. I was revolted with that being first in the list. But then at the end he says that as long as you do it because you want to, a conscious decision you are happy with, and not because it is a habit, it is ok. I play computer games with purpose =D
I totally agree to all these points in the video. Everybody is using the Internet and social media these days, moderation and setting priorities is the key!
I've given up on #4. But 2&3 get me for sure. I've started setting my timer based on your other video and got so much done - working for 45 min and resting for 15. I even told my kids, I can help you later. I found much more quality time was spent on my work and then their question.
I've focused to only watch UA-cam if it is informative like this channel.
I absolutely agree. My kids especially get sucked in for video games, kids you tube and Instagram. Once I take it away they are so more engaged in the world around them.
The Frugal Five - how do you take the video game and you tube away from your kids? I know that sounds easy but do you just take them away and tell them to go do something else?
I love playing video games, but I tell myself I'm not allowed to play them until I've done something productive, but then I just spend all my time surfing UA-cam and reading Discord messages that I don't get anything done and I hardly ever play video games. It's kind of weird how I can easily prevent myself from doing something I greatly enjoy yet I can't stop myself from doing something that only brings me mild happiness.
From my experience, I recommend to try to learn and remember details from all aspects of the modern life. And to be very curious.
This is actually really funny. I don't have social media, deleted it years ago. I have never been on Reddit, I play games for like an hour a week. Don't really watch a lot of TV. And yeah I am still not as productive as I would like to be.
5. endless gossips
6. day dreaming
7. girl friend / boy friend
8. trying to impress others
Wow
shizzzz
Thank you for your videos. I've only seen a few, but from what i gather you are an intelligent person with good advice.
This video is what I need. No. 1 is probably my most time wasting activity. Gotta keep myself productive. Thanks sir for making me realize how fool I am.
I feel sad while watching this... it really speaks to me, I should be more active and proactive ... thanks for the tips, much thanks
A lot of these say things like tv and video games result in low life satisfaction, but I think it's crucial to understand that for many it's backwards; because we have low life satisfaction we go to things that will bring us quick happiness, even if short term. It's a dangerous game for sure but it's better than depression
I think these activities you listed are the reason many people won't jump off a bridge. In my experience many people age 24 and below are to some degree depressed and sad and in video games they find some kind of enjoyment or purpose. Its normal among my friends to both work and attend university - which leaves them with little time to do anything per day. that time is "wasted" of these things you listed. Of course I understand there are people with problems and that just get addicted - but I just feel like its a much more complicated matter.
You videos are very good information. Sometimes I find myself spending to much time watching videos like yours.
A simplistic approach. I don’t waste time (or do) 3 of 4 habits. The basic message of not doing habits that offer little to no reward or benefit is ok but I think the 4 habits they chose apply to a certain type of person.
We all have 24 hours in a day, and too many of us operate from the mindset that we have to do more and more. But it's much easier and more practical to have a "not to do" list, and leave room for the things that actually matter. Nice video.
Just want to tell you that your videos are amazing and I have made it a habit to watch one almost everyday. It surely helps me become better than yesterday 😊
2 hours per day on social media? well that is low for a lot of people
I uninstalled the online game i started last april. Now that class is back, i dont have time to study because i have to be online on that game all the time. I realize it doesnt give me back 80% of anything only just pleasure. Now i spend my time reading and studying!
Me:Clicks
Also me:reaches 1:03
Me closes video
*MISSION ACCOMPLISHED*
I seem to always watch these videos at the wrong time... like some of them will tell me not to go on my phone before bed and i am watching it just before bed, or for this one... i came on the internet to have a guitar lesson and i found myself watching this video😂
Summary of mine
1. Playing video games - I don't play daily nowadays, but still need to work on that (can play the whole weekend)
2. Watching TV - stopped doing it already a while ago (don't even have one at home) however I still do watch Netflix from time to time...
3. Surfing the Internet - need to work on that and learn how to use it directly.
4. Social media - really need to work on that..it's the most toxic one I need to get rid off.
Having nothing to show for it?! Just look at my platinum trophies for the Dark Souls Trilogy
YOU ARE DEAD 💀😂
Hahahaha
I think you can use internet and social media if your reason is acceptable like learning things, or send important messages. But be sure that you don't waste large amounts of time on those.
A great spin on video games is to play them with friends or family members online, that way you are both enjoying the video game while spending quality time with people you care about. This is especially good if they live far away.
Worst habit is reading comments and replying, I waste a lot time in reading comments, sometimes I wasted more time reading comments than watching the video
thanks for another awesome vid on balancing ones time effectively
aahhmnn reading comments on youtube should be one hahah 😆😆
Most definitely Yes!
To be fair, some people are able to turn a passion for gaming into a profitable career - live streamers, pro gamers, broadcasters, and let's players for example. Gaming can also have positive educational benefits as well; for mathematics, social skills, reading, coordination, and more, especially for young people. It's not entirely a waste of time but I agree with your general point that moderation is a good thing.
What I do is I allocate myself time per activity. For example I did two hours of study and now I want to relax playing games. I put an alarm of 1h and play for that time. As soon as it rings I found the nearest safe and finish. Back to studying or exercise. Same for watching Netflix I allow myself one episode. If it’s a show that I know I need more. I take one night a week to watch it.
Thank you so much for creating such beneficial videos. GOD ALMIGHTY Bless You Amen !!
I 100% support this video. I actually shared it on my Facebook as well. :-) knowledge is power man! Thank you.
professional gamers dont even spend that time every day online but they do make it a habit to learn important gameplay and techniques at the the time of the day they are most productive at. clockin in everyday but conciously putting in time can also make you a global player if you put in other great habits like working out and doing necessary work other than your main source of income
Glad I got to the end of the video, otherway I was feeling like he'd be saying, that all those activites should be avoided completly, but he mentioned it at the end: Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time, as long as it won't grow into obsession and addiction. Everyone has to enjoy themself from time to time, otherwise they might come to a burnout and struggle to keep their motivation. If any of those activities help you enjoy yourself, they should have place in your life. And none of those are completely useless. Apart from the fact that they can help release some tension of stress, some videogames may help you promote some of your abilities like reflexes and strategic thinking and various kinds of media may help you look outside of the box of your life and get some inspiration and knowledge and other things. The key is to know that these activites have their place and purpose, so you use them in moderation and won't let them run your life.
I gave up a whole mess of bad habits, and I think it's been mostly a good idea. Things like video games are fun, and can be instructive or helpful to relieve stress, but if you have anything else you could be doing with your time nearly, it would be better spent on that instead.
Just as a thought (since comments are encouraged), a big time-waster that I've found is trying to find out what we need to do or accomplish with our time. In this state of mind, we aren't completely focused, though we feel 'busy'. We feel 'busy' but accomplish little of what we set out to do. It's extremely important that when we take our focus from these bad habits (when we end them), that we refocus on something with greater strength or attraction. This will also lessen the risk of falling back into that habit. We must redirect our focus purposefully and put our energy and thought into our actions.
Great insight! I should then stop wasting time on this channel since it qualifies habit 2 & 3 & 4!
I would like to add
SPENDING TIME WITH UNPRODUCTIVE PEOPLE AND TIME WASTERS.
U hit it on the button lad that’s what the prop is this day and age
I never understand why video games are always demonized in these self help videos.. most men I know watch, talk, and read about nothing but sports. Sorry guys, if I like to play video games to escape here and there, its not a waste of time to me, its maintaining a balance
I'm a video game junkie and spends 90% of my 24 hours. When I really think about how much time I'm spending there, it makes me sad. I'm promising to my self that I will limit the time I'm spending of video games. Thank you good sir for remembering me this.
"don't waste time spending all day reading social media" - > "please comment, I read each and every comment" 🤣
I love your videos. I don't play video games, don't watch television, neither surf internet (except for you tube that too for studies and songs) and nor am I on any social media( I can swear on that). But I have an addiction of reading novels and I can't get enough of it. I find it as an escape point of my life, I read it off and on and always try to motivate myself to try studying. But I can't help it. Can you suggest something.
Thank you
3 years ago my hobby was reading e-book or comic. And then 1 years ago i can spent my whole day with watching movie. Right now i cant even finish one movie or reading ebooks bcs suddenly my focus just for social media and it makes my mental bad
Love this dude, I tend to listen like a podcast while I'm doing something else 👍.
This is a really aweaome video. I always enjoy watching your content and you have inspired me to start my own youtube journey. Thanks.
Disagree on video games. Among my friends who are the most successful and productive are gamers also. Playing games can help you to stay focus. Specially multiplayer online games force you to stay tuned and push your decision making skill. I find this extremely helpful. Also a lot of people take playing games as a profession nowadays. Not to mention, the industry has been pushing our technology beyond its limit. heavy games require better CPU, better GPU and company made them for gamers and then AI industry takes advantage of that.
1) You are NOT wrong, however, some people chose Video Games as a hobby, some others have taken a professional approach (E-Sports), and unfortunately some others CANNOT grasp their reality after playing 5+ hours. It all depends HOW you chose to act about it, because remember, NOT EVERYONE follows the same criteria.
I quit social media about years ago. Decided it’s a waste of time. Video games don’t excite me so I never play. I do surf the bet but not for 5 hours a day. TV I watch a little bit. Cut cable tv about 5 years ago.
I would add bars or clubs to the list of time wasters.
1. Tell this to the people in the ESports industry.
2. Tell this to the people in media & tv production
3. Tell this to the people in ecommerce.
4. Tell this to the people who has long distance relationship.
Playing with cats. I could do it all day, and I often do ha ha ha
Not a waste of time; for the cats.
Thats most things I do, I also workout or draw from time to time and do something productive
Here I am wasting time watching a UA-cam video on my TV screen, telling not too watch TV or surf the internet.
I wasted 8:12 minutes watching a too slow video.
U can increase speed to 1.25 or 1.5
2x is better but 1x is better if you want to underrated understanding
My problems involve compulsively hovering around social media and UA-cam, or sitting around pretty much doing nothing. Regarding TV shows and video games, these are among the things I want to do but constantly neglect because of the former. So I'm in this position where gradually watching through a show, or making progress in a game I'm playing, actually kinda feels like a small achievement to me. :P Though that being said, there have been times where a game has consumed a ridiculous amount of my time, like last year when WoW Classic came out, it was practically my whole life for the first 1-2 months of release. >.>
I'm wasting time right now.
BTY: stop surfing the internet
me: *stop surfing the internet and become angry because I dont know the 4th bad habit I should stop doing*
You are the best, keep doing further !
Thanks man
Slowly making the changes. I quit social media (except the 'Tube), & I set an hour timer for games. I practice my instruments in front of the TV.
I'd agree with what someone else said; people. Some of them will take all your time venting their sh**t at you. Just pretend to be busy, because you would be if you weren't talking to them!
I play a lot of video games with my best friends and girlfriend. I watch some shows and movies with my girlfriend. My main goal is to be happy in life and those activities make me very happy. Therefore I’m accomplishing my main goal by procrastinating haha
Thrift shopping is a timewaster for me
Best way I like to waste my time is by chilling outside with the boys.
Stop playing video games
Ninja: Am I a joke to you?
I agree with your list
The key is to prioritize the productive habits that help your life
Talking about the habits
In the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, he says there are four phases for a habit to form
Sign
Longing
Response
Reward 😉
Time is not waste if WE ENJOYED IT
I played video games as a kid, now I am a computer programmer and make more money then anyone around me.... I also have 4 rentals, among other things. If I had more money when I was younger, I would have more rentals right now. You need money to do things, I am wasting time until I have enough money to buy another rental, but I still wouldn't consider it a waste of time.
Some TV programs are really good. Yet again, we have to be really picky.
I spend much of *wanting* a console for video games. I read books instead. :-)
The video game part - not applicable to all video gamers, but minor percentage of it actually make a career out of it. As in, work hard & join competitions where the prize monies are in millions [i.e.: DOTA. Total prize pool money = ~$25.5million (2018 championships)]. If that video gamer knows what she/he is aspiring to, have the technical skills & co-operation social skills to work with other teammates & have that ambition to win = nothing to stop him/her from "wasting time" on this for a pricey goal only the pro-gamer community would understand.
Honestly, u just exposed me by Mike's scenerio.
Recently i start doing KDP.. and that making me much more productive
Your videos are amazing!
television is not related to time waste but it has 3% of time waste.
They are trying to stop social media too much due to irritation. ie: twitter and facebook.
We should not surf on internet and we should use computer productively.
Playing video games for 1 day can spoil brain.
They try to stop watching youtube videos. THANK YOU!!!!!
Well you were right about television and surfing
How to escape the internet blackhole, it's just too damn interesting and relaxing in a way! Most of my time is lost in UA-cam! HELP!!!!
Each one listed has some benefit.
Sort of like "wax on, wax off".
Where the benefits isn't obvious, but each being a waste of time is.
Like the silly notion that video games help develop problem solving, for example.
Of course non of this apply to people who only avoid responsibility (read: escapism).
Definitely a waste of time for them, everything listed in the video.
Gaming = instant gratification. It's the enemy of productivity
Well here is my story
I used to spend many hours on Facebook (much more then 2) then i found a time counter (limiter) in the Facebook app to be reminded. I've set for 30 minutes per Day. Gues what time my "alarm" it would go off? 0:30 EVERY EVERY EVERY SINGLE DAY! Imagine this! This is a huge time killer!
Long story short - i have deleted Facebook. 0 minutes piter day. HUGE amount of time to practice saxaphone and guitar.
Now i have a different problem UA-cam!
Do you think i can get rid of it?
Thank you 🙏
What if you read a book that is like a television series. Like the 6 books for the game of thrones? Or the Harry Potter series? What about sun bathing? People do that all day? Also what if you played games with friends and family? Does that make it anti-social? The list is what YOU think is not productive. I say reading books is a waste of time when a movie or show is faster.
I have been a follower since last week, I really love your videos and makes me reflect, however in this trying times, what do we need to do? Thank you.
So sad some people actually need to hear this.
I've never opened up Wikipedia And gone let me check my email or anything else I have always ended up several hours later learning about like the French revolution or something I completely had zero knowledge even existed to begin with. Lol beyond that is that really what people do with their lives I don't watch TV already and stop that years ago I don't do social media to the extent of anything everyday like that but I do some in front of the computer screen quite a long time but it's for designing CAD models for my line of work although it's usually feels like I've still managed to waste my day when I don't have a finished product. I can't tell if I'm just asking too much of myself.
Thanks, bruh! 🍻
Yes. I often find I haven’t finished a book and instead watched youtube/bookface all day 🙁
Love you videos. Thanks so much! 💐
I really agree, I hope can stop these bad habits of mine, Because I need to review for our licensure examination. What can you recommend to avoid boredom in studying? Thank you.
The only time I wasted was following this list. I make video games and get inspiration from playing them. I spend time with my kids watching tv and educational programs. The internet is all about how you use it so is social media. This video is highly steeped in the opinion of the maker of the video.
I’ll tell myself watching your channel is ok.
Amazing video! But I can't stop watching it even it said to stop doing it.😂
However some waste of time is necessary for us indirectly. For example, if you and your boss watched same series on Netflix, both of you have a better relations by discussing about it. Like that!
However, that's great!😉
Yeah true
1:15 1 hour here 2 hour there
The time disappear
Where does it goes
Who knows