How to Stop Procrastinating
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
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How can we stop procrastinating with so many distractions?!? Procrastination is something even the most productive of us have to deal with on a daily basis. In this video I'll be tackling a simple formula to end it once and for all.
00:00 Intro
02:26 Motivation
03:32 Momentum
04:27 HOW - The Two Rules
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:26 Motivation
03:32 Momentum
04:27 HOW - The Two Rules
Love your videos Ali! I wonder if you've read any of my comments ahahha ^_^
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Hey Ali, Please make a video on how to prepare for competitive exams where time is less and syllabus is vast. Please.........
@4:10 Earthquake
Thanks for the video.. it's a great help.. thanks Ali! Keep making videos and help us!!
*when you're procrastinating by watching a video on procrastinating*
Oh man😂
True that, watching UA-cam videos like this is sort of procrastinating at times. But maybe next time when I'm struggling to do my work, I'll remember some rules from this video that I can apply.
Yeah, that's me 😂
Yup!
Procrastinception
*Procrastination is what kills most people. Not literally kill, but it puts a stop to dreams, goals, and ambition. Learning how to get out of your comfort zone will bring many opportunities.*
btw thank you Ali for inspiring me to get out of my comfort zone and create self development videos 🙌
Dude I see you on everyone's channel 😂
Paul Ratiu ok boomer
i totally agree with you :'(
*you've inspired me to START WORKING NOW!!!*
previously: me trying to learn the "how you like that" blackpink dance looool
On my 10th procrastination video. Once I've cured my procrastination, I can get some work done.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I can cure procrastination later
No matter how Many vidoes I watch. I don't get affected. Even if I get it's just for few days again Iam back to procastination
😂
😂😂😂😂😂
Who else is multitasking right now, reading comments with one eye while watching Ali with the other, all the while listening to his super crisp narration?
😂😂LMAO mee
I am!!!! :)
one eye- I- that's too accurate
omggggggg yesssssss
Me😂😂
Perfect timing, I was just in the middle of procrastinating.
And now, 31 minutes after commenting: are you still procrastinating? :-D
Me too
That is just like more than 50% of time spent in a day of mine!
Me too 😂😂
I am 4 hours into it.
Me:
*PUTS THE VIDEO ON WATCH LATER
Adeniyi Salami very good Bro
Same
Very good video
Rahul Ahuja brave man take your time
this is what i call "expert in procrastination "😂
Some key points from this video
:
- 1:15 Procrastination is the act of prioritizing "short-term mood repair" over "longer-term pursuit of intended action".
- 2:35 Motivation Myth: Motivation is not the cause of action. Action is the cause of motivation.
- 3:33 Starting is the hardest part. Most of the resistance in a task is in the act of starting.
- 4:29 2 Minute Rule: If a task only takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately.
- 5:05 5 Minute Rule: For longer tasks, tell yourself you're only going to do it for 5 minutes. This will get you through the hardest part of the task (starting).
- 5:47 Mind Activation Rule: If you're feeling sluggish, stimulate your mind (e.g., by making coffee, or an online course). *cue in sponsor*
Amazing summary thank you 👍🏼
3 things u need to know about procrastination:
1. Understanding motivation: Action comes first, motivation comes second.
2. Understanding momentum: Procrastination is just about the problem is in getting started.
3. 3 Rules: the two minutes, 5 minutes, and mind activation mind.
No one else like this keep it perfect you'll se why
“Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.”
― Pablo Picasso
i absolutely love this quote! so insightful xx
♡ i wish i knew
I find your comment in every 2/3 UA-cam video I watch! Are you some bot? It's no rocket science. If you're, then you would reply without quotes!
your seriously everywhere myy god
"Killing time isn't murder, it's suicide."
We'll said
Can't agree more
Yup
Rght
This guy is a man of discipline, he doesn't even need willpower to brush his teeth.
I work as a network engineer but always had a interest in coding, but never had the motivation to actually to do, and for me if I don’t have motivation to start the task, the task won’t be as appealing to me. So the idea that you don’t need motivation to start something but rather you just need to start it and the motivation will follow, is greatly enriching and refreshing to hear. Thanks Ali for this insightful information. #pugLifeBaby
"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
--Zig Ziglar
Ali watches his anime at 2.5x speed to maximize productivity
He watches 2 episodes at once. One earbud per ear
To productively procrastinate! haha.
are you from the future
@@TheCoolsongs1000 yes I am
@@ThePersonjammer010 2 episodes (one in each ear) at 2.5x speed?
"Yesterday you said tomorrow. Just do it."
-NIKE
Wow I didn’t expect a heart (because this video’s from a few months ago)
I am procrastinating right now. Yesterday I did say tomorrow and I am currently "not doing it". If you dont mind imma just start my project
love ur profile pic
@@sulaimansayyed5269 thanks
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working." - Pablo Picasso
I feel like if I literally spend 5 minutes with Ali, I’ll come out fully educated on every aspect of life...
“Think of your many years of procrastination; how the gods have repeatedly granted you further periods of grace, of which you have taken no advantage."
Marcus Aurelius
oh hey... hehe
The power in those words!
Unleash more of your potential. Start creating and do something which you can develop with dedication and passion. Grit.
@@InnerCoreAri :)
@@johnair1 right on the money 📈 , John!
I love how Ali starts off with how much of “Matt and Tom’s videos we watch” like he isn’t also part of the holy trinity of productivity.
• 2 minute rule - If a task take nearly 2 min to do, just do it without any second thought.
• 5 min rule - If long tasks take much efforts to begin just tell yourself you'll do it for only 5 mins
• Mind activating method : Activate your mind by doing some mind exercise or mind refreshing things like drinking cofee.
Some tasks need way more time than 5 minutes, I would also recommend the pomodoro technique (25 minutes is not that bad)
Ali is a Hunter X Hunter fan. Another reason why we’re friends.
I know! I want to hear his thoughts on the series haha!
Same
Please
But that has not Hunter X Hunter
The 2/5 minute rule is life changing! So much of our daily habits and activities can be done in a few minutes or less, so it's really helpful to get these quick tasks done as soon as possible. The rest of the day suddenly feels very spacious and we have more time to focus on ourselves and our main tasks instead. It's brilliant!
Yes! Those are absolute gamechangers! another one is the 20 second rule - the idea of making something easier to do by reducing the time to do it by 20 seconds. E.g. Sleeping in your gym kit so you just wake up ready to workout
Action comes first, motivation comes second, love it! It all makes sense now!
ALI YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. WAS HERE WHEN U HAD AROUND 50K AND MY GOD DO U DESERVE MILLIONS MORE. KEEP DOING WHAT UR DOING. LOVE FROM LONDON
As someone who’s struggled with depression and lots of guilt from procrastinating, 10000% agree with the momentum ! Instead of beating myself up about it for not having done work so far, I focus on what I can do in the moment so that eventually I can build up momentum to catch up.
I appreciate that you touched on how motivation can come after the fact. I think the whole "grind culture" these days focuses on having grand dreams, unparalleled "motivation" and overwhelming passion (which isn't exactly bad). But they promote these things without the actual discipline of working that can give someone that motivation and passion they're looking for.
This is probably the best 8 mins of my life. A perfect, straight forward video on the subject. Thank you Ali !
“regardless of how many of matt and tom’s video’s we’ve watched, we all struggle with procrastination.” 😩✊
Ali: turns around
Quality: Aight Imma head out
Me: Goes on to UA-cam to procrastinate
First video on recommended: How to stop procrastinating
Same happened to me lol
But it helped to stop procrastination NOW :D
Same🤭
well you did click on it though ahaha
Ahahhahaha Same 😅
I did a vid like a month ago on 5 tips that could put an end to all of our vile procrastination problems 😭 I hadn’t thought of the “5 minute rule” but it deff sounds useful so thank you :)
This is some of the greatest advice I've heard on procrastination, yet it's so simple and easy to apply. Thank you for the content Al!
Completely agree that initiating is the hardest part of anything. The 2 minute rule got me through studying at medical school! Great video Ali 👌🏾
he's not wearing a grey t-shirt...
And shorts!
He'd got himself a light pink one, you see the recent videos..
I can't believe it...!😂
The amazing thing is that even if you know the stuff it’s so helpful to have the reminders because like ngl I completely forgot about the 2 minute rule ~ I appreciate you ali!
I literally applied the 2 minute rule as soon as you were finished saying it to start my laundry instead of playing my video game for 2 minutes lol I give this the stamp of approval!
This actually made me do couple of things I was procastinating! 7 minutes well spent :)
I experienced that motivation thing and I think it's true. I got motivated when I studied for a final exam. I actually got work done and learned what I thought I couldn't. Then I wanted to continue doing what I needed to do to accomplish my goals. It felt amazing!
"Just get started..." this is what I say to myself whenever I am procrastinating. It doesn't need to be done or finished, I just need to get started.
Does saying it to yourself result in action?
@@DeadDancers yeah it works for me. Might not work for everybody though. By the time I'm 10 mins into something, I just keep going.
It's called just doing the work
True, but the 5 minute rule AKA “I’ll just get the book out” (and do coupla min reading) is a useful mental trick that works better for me in overcoming resistance than looking at it your way.
This video really came in handy right now, I’ve been procrastinating the whole day :) Love your videos Ali, keep up the good work!!
Same!
Aghhh finally! This video literally changed my life! Stopped procrastinating already! Thanks!
One of the few I don't watch at 2x. Most value for my time. Highly appreciated.
No matter how successful you become, problems like this will always be there, you just need to overcome them over and over again
Starting the work is definitely the hardest part. Especially after long day of clinical rotations. Have been procrastinating more and more lately 😂
This is only the second video of yours I've seen. I have to say, your videos actually make a difference. Your video on note taking really helped me a lot and I'm in the process of converting my Kindle highlights to Notion texts with your templates. Thank you Ali. Please keep fidning new ways to makeus more productive and focused! Great channel.
what really surprises me is that in school i never use to procrastinate but in college i procrastinate alott !!
80% of comments: Re-uttering the fact that they are procrastinating by watching this as if we don't know
10%: other memes/jokes
10%: actual productivity comments
1 % making comments about comments ;)
@@minddivesounds5730 0.5 % making comments about making comments about comments ;)
@@hijay8501 and here 0.005% who comments about comment making comments about comment on comment
Oh that's confusing
@@aritradhabal and here 0.0005% making comments about comments making comments about making comments about comments making comments about comments ;)
@@hijay8501 100% making comments
Another subtle "gym shark" drop--love it!
Really loved this Video. I have been telling myself for the last 4 months, I need to stop procrastination!!! And I just can't stop. This video helped a lot and put somethings in my mind into perspective...
I love the two minutes rule! It keeps my to-do list from piling up so I feel less overwhelmed. Very helpful video
don't insult hunter x hunter.. it's worth the time
agreed
Hai 👍🏻👍🏻
Yes.
I'm in the chimera ant arc
I will use everything...
Who else watched this video while procrastinating? My mind got activated when I heard Hunter x Hunter though
Love how you dissect your video. This is truly helpful as I kept forgetting what you have said when taking notes. More power! 💪🏾
My sister showed me your channel and I’m so glad I subscribed. Excellent content. Straight to the point and invaluable
Video title: "How to stop procrastinating"
Me: *Save to watch later*
Damnn😂😂😂😂😂
Your videos keep getting better and better. Hope I can join the league of Matt, Thomas and your content soon enough :). Cheers!
Same! Little by little, day by day.
@@TylerLloyd I get it. Maybe we can work together to create something in the future.
@@VihanChelliah I'd definitely be interested in exploring that idea!
I love how your videos are always so organized and neatly planned out! As well as the editing! :))
Instead of doing some work, I am completely compelled to watch this video. Thereby procrastinating... However, this is something that can help me for the future and with that said, this is going in my resonance calendar! Thanks Ali! You remind me of a much more intelligent version of myself. Now that I'm in my mid-thirties with kids, I'm getting so much out of your tips for being more efficient and doing a better job at retaining more information. Keep going man, you're awesome!
"JUST DO IT!!"
- Shia Labeouf
HE WATCHES ANIME.... HE MADE ME LIKE HIM MORE!!!
But he should learn how to pronounce Hunter x Hunter
@@janosaczel-szabo1620 Exactly lol.
Exactly
I love anime, I love people who watch anime🙂
He doesn't just watch anime. HE WATCHES HUNTER X HUNTER!
Loving your channel!! It’s so clear to see that you put so much time and effort into all of your videos, great content 🤍
Needed this. Procrastination is the bane of my existence. Especially in the current climate where libraries are shut and my room is full of distractions.
While I appreciate the good intentions of this video, it's also just as important to recognize that procrastination can be an important insight into our subconscious minds, that might indicate deep internal conflicts that need to be resolved, or it might be the way our minds are actually working hard at optimizing a solution. It can be just as harmful to demonize procrastination and we should use these as opportunities for introspection.
dude that 5 min rule works like charm when I watch a video on youtube for 5 min.
I love your video🥰✨ it's kind of relief to know that even a hyper-productive person like Ali can struggle with procrastination!
Thanks to you and Thomas frank I learned about spaced repetition and active recall and I managed to pass all my exams and get to the dermatology residency! Thank you so much!
Have you read Cal Newport's _"So Good They Can't Ignore You"_ ?
Yep it’s good
@@ignasxv Lol wtf that's a link to your video. What a ninja technique to get views!
@@DoctorAmedicine Who're you talking to?
Even your voice sounds so smart haha
Great video!! I am so grateful to have randomly found this video when having 2 weeks' worth of unfinished homework. I will trick my brain to get it started tomorrow!!!
I love the ideas of the "two/ five minute rules"!
Can't believe I've never heard of it put like this before.
I made a video around Mark Mason's "Do Something" principle a while back and this is like the opposite effect of this and perfectly fills the gaps.
Love the video and subbed to the channel, thanks!
I saw this in my feed and I saved it in the "watch later" list
I’ll leave off on the intro and finish this tomorrow
I genuinely think this video is going to drastically change my life. thank you Ali
I love, love. love how much information is here.
Yo Ali out here experimenting with two camera angles. Stick with the B-roll my man :)
I will procrastinate tomorrow but stay busy today, tomorrow comes & just repeat... 😜
You have such immense positive vibes. I so much wish, I had someone like you always around. Thank you so much
I’ve found the two and five minute rules SO useful recently! Not heard of the mind activation rule before, but it sounds like something I’ll find helpful too!
I’m watching this instead of studying 😂
Same man lol
Me reading Harry potter
Notification : Ali abdaal
Me : Here I come Ali bhaiya
😂😂
Just finished your cohort five Ali, and this video I loved and it totally blew my mind since I had the motivation backwards. So now I understand motivation follows my action and I understand momentum by using a bit of willpower to push the ball rolling down the hill and have momentum build itself up.
And I also now am clearer and think less about just start and do the planned task at least for a few minutes and then have momentum carry me on
Fu... awesome Ali, you are always amazing. I learn so much and improve from what you do. Regards, Bijo.
nice video, Ali! You were able to materialize the concepts in such a simple way. Thank you!
Bro I was listening to my Spotify playlist but accidentally clicked on ur vid. Oh well - Study Time 📖
I’m procrastinating for my exam and I decided to watch this video first
Ali has helped me so much to branch out my skills and go out of my comfort zone what a legend
I like the 5-min rule. I had a similar rule for exercising. I always told myself to just wear sports clothes /shoes and then if I want to I can choose not to go to the gym. It worked really well. Another thing that helps with a long term project was to make it public with a simple KPI. My goal was to go to the gym for 100 days a year, and updated my status. Once I got stuck at 35/100 i.e. 35 days of going to the gym, and people started messaging me that I wasn't moving ahead. That motivated me to continue to go to the gym, sometimes just for 15 mins for stretching. But that meant that I achieved my goal.
finally someone who speaks fast and i don´t have to speed up the playback speed.
Thanks for the great video! The mind activation rule though, I felt, could've been better elaborated by providing a couple of more techniques or tricks. Thanks again!
"The problem is in starting the work, not continuing the work", basically all I needed to hear.
I have watched a lot of how to stop procrastinating videos, but this one provided me with a newer perspective
boy, watching this in midst of procrastinating, so much so, i am just soooo early. uh
4:08 newton's first law?
Thank you so much for sharing, I used to be really productive and then I got really sick. So after seeing all that you have accomplished, it is nice to know that you have struggled with procrastination too. Now that my injury and complications are stable, I hope to go to medical school and become a doctor like you. Plus I haven’t watched the video about you moving to America yet, but welcome... we really need some good doctors here.
Makes sense. Lately I was lacking in physical fitness. The past two days I pushed myself to start doing exercise (Discipline) now after two days I feel motivated to continue ... I am almost in the habit zone :).
My thesis is related to motivation and this video enlightened me, I will definitely check out the book and video. Thank you, Ali!
Is it just me or is that room turning into a small garden 😅
The 2 minute rule really worked out Thank you so much Ali 💙
Been a fan since you only had a few thousand subscribers. Keep doing what you love doing