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What you described is exactly why I deleted all social media apps off my devices. If I feel the urge to jump on social media, I read a book for 30 mins. After 6 weeks of doing this, I find my attention span has improved.
My procrastination started after depression. I wasted 80% of my time in meticulous planning and daydreaming. I didn't complete courses I enrolled into, neither did I apply for jobs in time, nor did I attend any interview.... My career was in ruins when I was busy daydreaming about it. Nothing helped except for outdoor activities like hiking, and sports.
I just want to do the right thing. renew my car registration on time.. take care of myself. I was offered a six figure job once and daydreamed about how it would trap me and just.. didn’t send the docusign back. And I keep doing it
@@shubhanshu_goyal I suggest you consider outdoor activities.. trekking, hiking or simply play cricket with friends... Helps a lot ... Physical activities stimulate brain to overcome depression...
I’ve been a professional procrastinator for 46+ years. There was no internet, Facebook, instagram to be distracted by. And yet my procrastination is as strong at age 56 than it ever was.
@@islamocean1 didn’t fix mine. I just got really good working out, getting strong, and looking good. Just like when I got sober and clean over 5 years ago, I still had my usual procrastination. Hell, had I not had weights in my basement, I probably wouldn’t have been able to stay consistent and probably would not still be working out 15 months later.
I was also a "professional procrastinator". I was later diagnosed with severe depression and after getting on anti depressants (and working thru my depression ofc) my energy has been better and I don't do what I used to call procrastination anymore. If you're constantly tired and not procrastinating by choice, you can talk to a professional if this is something that you can relate to
Bad methods and procrastination ruined mine entirely. I have recovered from ocd and severe anxiety disorders without a therapist or medicines so it took me a long time. But i always had trouble developing my life in studies and procrastination ruined it even further. I didn't know the detriments because of the "normalization " of it but now after learning mental health skills i realise how i have never worked on my methods and because of it i hated studying and now I'm sitting for a big exam (after graduation), & i can't continue like this anymore. I know if i can build skills in other directions of life, i can do this too. I have lot of beliefs and fears around 'career, studying, learning'..I'm breaking all of them. I'm taking a year break to overcome my barriers and your channel is my guide towards it. Already implemented strategies but it'll take time. I know my growth is delayed and so will be my success, but I'm ready to break my patterns and face my fears and build the skills using the right methods without putting a time pressure on myself. I get very anxious while breaking them, but yes it's all a part of the process. I also see resemblance in your content with mental health skills (related to how brain works) , which inspired me more to do this. Making the most of what I've and creating more towards the direction i want to go, thanks for your content Justin ! ♥️ let's build 💪
@@jishajain7341 then use these techniques to learn . Maybe but Justin course(500$) . If still not possible then learn some CS branch skills like programming , Development etc. Don't lose Hope. Try
Thank you for opening my eyes ☀️☀️⚡ In today's world, there are only two types of people :- One is Successful and other is Unsuccessful. Refusing, Giving reason, blaming are too by products of procrastination
By YouSum Live 00:00:05 Procrastination can lead to life-ruining consequences. 00:00:32 Procrastination addiction impairs focus and self-regulation. 00:01:00 Addiction rewires the brain, causing withdrawal symptoms. 00:02:00 High dopamine from social media creates dependency and cravings. 00:03:31 Success requires effort, not instant gratification. 00:04:38 Procrastination addiction closes doors to meaningful achievements. 00:05:10 Recognizing distractions is the first step to combat addiction. 00:05:20 Removing distractions completely is crucial for recovery. 00:10:46 Mindfulness meditation aids in focus and distraction management. By YouSum Live
Thank you Justin. You helped me find out that I'm not in any sickness, like ADHD in particular. Now I'm very positive that I'm addicted to procrastination, which is not a disability, which means I can overcome it by my own will.
Ok, all this deleting apps, setting timers, going out in nature, always lead to relapse. Why? Cuz you haven’t fixed your mindset towards procrastination or doom scrolling. How do you fix that? Find one factor that you’re so dedicated and truthful for, something that you will never cheat on; everytime when you get the urge to procrastinate or do a bad activity, just remind yourself about that one factor and say to yourself “If I do this wrong behaviour, it means I’m not faithful to (the one factor you’re so dedicated to), the more I’m disciplined, the more I’m truthful to it”; and when you keep reminding yourself everytime, see how magically your mood and life transforms. For me, it’s the love of my life. You will never cross that line once you see how powerful this self motivation is.
Yeah, same here…. I now have a rule that no matter how enticing I am not allowed to click on any short, because 1h later I find myself scrolling… it’s unbelivable how addictive this form of video is…
pro tip if you find yourself scrolling shorts, just scroll through them really quick. Don't let the hook start, you don't care how it ends. Scroll past 3/4 and you'll break the cycle. It gets easier & easier, i'm now at a point where I might watch a single short because it catches my attention but immediately stop because I know to not scroll.
I am Gen X and going back to school. I just found you. I am so glad I did. Thank you for what you post. Your procrastinating point is very interesting to me. I grew up outside in nature 😊. I have a flip phone without apps to limit distractions. I have been preaching for people to take back their down time. I see now it's more important then ever. I have a tablet for when I am done with my studies. I have a laptop for my schoolwork with apps I need for nursing school work, pen and paper. I see this as respect for myself , my family and my education. My MIL keeps asking me if I've seen whatever on Facebook. Like, no mom, why don't you tell me about it? I'm more interested in spending this time with you and what you want to talk about. 😊❤
This is the first video I found that’s reassured me of the possibility that the procrastination addiction I know I have doesn’t necessarily mean I have ADHD despite the overlap in symptoms. Thanks for that. Very helpful video. I just need to put it to action. Then become increasingly consistent.
One of my main distractions is my brain wandering through: 1- daydreams and/or 2- stuff i need to do, places i gotta go (and yes, i keep a brain dump list, constantly updated, so this wouldnt help). I wonder how i can put my mind away so i can focus 😅
I had the same issue, still have but one way to cope with this issue of thinking too much of doing a task and how to do it is simply to STOP THINKING. i keep on thinking i need to do this and this then this but it never worked. Then I stopped thinking and told myself i need to do this yeah that's it. I'm doing it no THINKING. try and tell me I have high hopes for this.
I have same issue, i will share few steps that i found useful 1.workout - after 2 weeks you will see benifits 2.use timer to qualify your work, i.e if you are planning to study 6 hours a day, put 6 hours in timer (ideally in your watch)and when you stop working and start daydreaming or doing other stuff you stop timer so that you can qualify the amount of time you actually do the real work 4. Do mindful meditation, i.e sit in meditation position close your eyes and try to put all of your attention and awareness to your forehead between the eyebrows, the aim is to reduce thoughts and reach a state of zero thoughts , if you do it right you will attain full concentration for 2 to 3 seconds maximum initially that itself will help you calm your mind and focus more 5.Try to get rid smart phone from your work space, it should be out of your eye site (I'm not a native English speaker excuse my language )
Many needed to here this. Using the word addiction makes it even more real. Such a great video. I'm currently a postgraduate student with a procrastination addiction. I'm finishing off my thesis and it's been such a struggle more than it needs to be. I found this video on time and it serves as another confirmation for me to take a good break from social media asap.
The way Hidden Time Wealth dives into the concept of productivity is mind-blowing. Hidden Time Wealth tips are pure gold, and I wish more people knew about them.
I'm about to fail one of my classes and I'm pre-med. I'm procrastinating so much though- My family is being broken up and life is hard right now. I might be addicted to procrastination so I'm glad that this video popped up. It's not even like I'm on social media, I don't have any social media; I'm just laying down. One thing I'm wondering about is how to learn something you don't understand in a short amount of time. I'm struggling so bad with linear algebra and there are no good videos on it and the books are a bit complicated. The only way I've been getting through is by someone teaching it to me and this feels like not the most efficient way to go through college.
@particleex6428 Have you tried Khan Academy? It's free and does have a math section. I have been using it to learn some computer science, mainly about binary and so far, everything is clear and well explained. Give it a shot! It might stick!
I don't mean to throw shade here, but this video is not about procrastination, it's about dopamine addiction. Obviously being addicted to social media can be a huge contributing factor, but it's not procrastination. Procrastination is putting something off because the perceived pain of doing the task is easy to counter with other things (eating, reading, visiting friends, going for a bike ride, or whatever). Getting past procrastination is a matter of figuring out why you don't want to do what you have to do, and then finding a source of motivation or joy to do the thing that has to be done.
@@natashatallent6566 Agree. Finding the 'why' is important. But he has an important point about addiction to the dopamine hit. I run away from tasks I don't like. Tasks which are hard, tedious, stressful and boring because I don't get that hit. So I'd rather scroll mindless on social media for hours rather than regulate myself and be disciplined. Trying to stay focused, break up tasks into manageable size and complete them bit by bit.
Thank you brother! I appreciate your work. I'm building a lifelong learner's app, and your insights are illuminating and inspire my own thoughts. Therefore, I am now a subscriber!
Hidden Time Wealth is so unique. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard about it sooner. It’s amazing how life-changing this can be for anyone battling procrastination.
My number one procrastination is daydreaming alooot!! the scary thing about it is that even when I removed the things that would stimulate me to daydream, it would still hit me in so many different ways and find it’s way out, like I have literally stopped all the things that would cause me to daydream for about 8 months now but it still exists in an abnormal level
Discovering Hidden Time Wealth has been one of the best things Ive done for my productivity. It feels like I’ve finally cracked the code to overcoming procrastination.
Listening to the statement of how the journey towards some certain goals doesn't always have the high dopamine-high frequency-low effort, made me realize how the procrastination actually leads to less resilience in character. In order to achieve something, one's ability to stick with the process, to build routine, then to stack up the habits are (supposedly) all boring and tedious. Long-term goals require tenacity to keep improving skills and competencies; in which we are bound to fail sometimes, hence high effort. Social media doom-scrolling habit, really results in contradictory qualities we people should be aiming for. If we don't "make friends" with boredom of process and progress instead of seeking instant results in everything, we can't really achieve anything meaningful.
The word "Instagram" hit me hard. I was a social media manager for some years, and convinced myself that I was "working", even when I was doom-scrolling for half a day. While I did do some impressive things, since I was so familiar with the mind-capture process that I was able to suck others into it, it left a strong imprint that affects me to this day. I didn't realize how strong it was until picturing the icon in this video pulled on me like gravity. Just wow!
That was me in engineering college many years ago, but it was reading (fiction) and comics at the time. I found this enlightening and depressing - what I could have done if I hadn't fallen into that trap. But this gives a name to my pain and helps me proceed.
Thank you for the adhd clarification because it is such a buzzword these days! I am a recovering procrastination addict who suffered severe executive dyfunction for the past 8 -10 years. My treating psychiatrist thought it was ADHD and tried every other drug but none of them helped. Finally, after years of being unproductive, a super-specialist found the root cause: p OCD. That in addition to pre-existing major depression and anxiety disorder, was nothing short of a disaster!Not only was I addicted to procrastination, I was obsessed with many different things including procrastination. The compulsions added more fuel to the fire and had me feeling like I was mentally out of control. The neuropsychiatrist who discovered the OCD literally saved my life and for the first time in 10 years, I felt like a capable human being who could get at least one thing done. Brain recursive therapy with a psychologist was the cherry on top of new and effective medication. So to anyone who feels like there’s no hope for them, until you’ve exhausted all options, keep going. Heck I was one specialist-referral away from donating myself to clinical trials and whatever brain surgery I could get.
one of my favorites thanks. reminds me of a long time ago when you talked about “not allowing yourself to do anything” I think it was the turning your brain off video.
I appreciate how you said adhd factors into things! I know ppl says it is a "neurological" condition rather than a mental illness (like depression) but considering how much comorbidity there is, I wonder how much the invention of social media contributes to attention span/difficulty regulating focus or motivation (and therefore difficulty finding meaning in life or in doing things that aren't immediately rewarding). Videos get shorter and shorter, things become "viral". life feels like it just moves faster than before. My first therapist told me that our society and environment might be changing faster than our biology/brain can evolve and keep up with. Humans can be resilient and adaptable but it's also understandable why many are more anxious or depressed than they are able to cope with...
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Thank you for this video. It's really helpful. I will try the steps you mentioned to avoid procrastination and to focus on my life. I was thinking about uninstalling Instagram as I'm addicted to it. Will do it soon.
I did not expect this to be about the addictive side of this. I was in a really deep hole in life and had nothing positive to look forward to. 'Reflection' was an instant recipe for misery, so procrastination/distraction was how I kept myself sane. Now that I'm ready to really try again, the crutches have become a dependency. Most anti-procrastination advice is very simple and shallow. This was cool. I won't see any replies to this quickly, as I'm turning off RUclips notifications. :)
It is very simple 1.Exercise or meditate daily morning 2.Start writing daily about ur routine u won't follow the routine first bt later on u will catch it up 3.And final is the 5 seconds method. Check what u have writen in ur routine and then say I have to do it and count down to 5 seconds and go do make a move for it in that countdown
Listening to this after watching the David Goggins interview on Huberman's program helped me identify a fundamental misconception I've suffered from, and it's so stupid: I came to believe that any pain was "harmful." I identified pain with harmful stress or depression. I'm lucky I have no affinity for substances. (I'm big on eating properly, and super clean.) Wow, I could have been in much bigger trouble if I had had a different addiction issue. Procrastination has an easy solution by comparison.
Im a high school student.. truly my deepest gratitude sir pretty informative and that level of bitter truth gave a straight stab t'my hrt JK and the meditation (inner mind like train) n depomine detox (getting a touch of real world) most importantly that kinda saying "Ah..I Hate u!!" to ur trigger or distraction is seemed practically hard but likely improvement guaranteed. Thnk uh for video really enjoyed n learnt from it!!
Watching this at 4:28am really hits home 😅 Thank you for your description of meditation however, as I’ve been doing it nightly since covid began (for stress etc) and I haven’t thought of it that way! I’ll try to screenshot and remember. ❤
Just watched the video after procrastinating for a week since I've put it in "watch later" Great stuff 🤟I've caught myself too opening a social media app instantly on auto-pilot after I've closed it... thank you for the diagnosis 😅 I didn't know it can if fact be an addiction!
4:45 I forgot where I came across this idea, but this has been the most helpful thing for me. I'll do a top 10 or so list on the left and then tallies on the right and when it becomes full, I'll reorder the distractions by most frequent and start again.
Your distinctions between ADHD and being addicted to procrastination is interesting. I've been consuming content lately about ADHD and suspect that I have adult ADHD. I find myself yearning to go on a 10-silent retreat every year. I don't feel any withdrawals while I am there. It's actually a feeling of relief because I simply do not have access to any internet at all and meditating for about 8-10 hours a day. Does that mean I have ADHD? When I'm at home though, I do find myself always opening RUclips or Instagram and seeing all the reels and what the almighty algorithm has on a silver platter for me. Coming back from the course, I have a lot more self-control, probably due to strengthening of my pre-frontal cortex, but as time goes by, I always go back to the same patterns. What do you think? ADHD or no?
Great information and very helpful techniques to overcome procrastination problem .I don’t understand the meditation 🧘 phobia with some people especially from Abrahamic religions.Why they think that meditation 🧘 will take them away from their ‘own ‘ belief system 🤔meditation originated from India which has the oldest religion called ‘Sanatan Dharma ‘and the only continuous civilisation as well .Sanatan Dharma has given knowledge to humanity in every field from Science ,medicine astronomy 🪐,art of living and many other aspects of life .
great video i definitely watched the whole video despite how passive it was, my dopamine addicted mind definitely didn't make me skip to see just the solution titles.
As a ADHD adult, this was part of my life for over 47 years, but once I was medicated, it stopped, almost overnight. Well that was till this year, where I have done so much procrastination. I have watched so many of these videos and none work. Especially for an ADHD Adult. Next time you are in London, please post your tour dates and I will attend but cant see how you can change over 50 years of procrasinatoin habit
When you mention how to tell if you're addicted to practination, it got me wondering about the difference between procrastinating on a task you want to do vs a task you don't want to do. For example, procrastination at work is easy if you don't like your job. So to me it feels like a natural response to seek out more enjoyable tasks. Is it still procrastination addiction at this point, or just avoidance behaviour? I rarely find myself procrastinating on tasks I actually want to do, because they're inherently rewarding.
Just found out today that there is an app that specifically blocks short form content. So now I can finally open RUclips without being sucked into the void of shorts
i think that the best way to get rid of procrastination is during the times when you don't actually have anything to do. during free time you can try to keep yourself away from the causes of procrastination such as your phone. right now during summer vacation i am trying my best to keep my device and unnecessary content away from me. so far things are working out.
Hello, very nice video. But I have the problem of inner distractions and external ones. I deleted Instagram, blocked RUclips if I went more than an hour etc. But I can't get over inner distractions, like daydreaming and overthinking. My specific problem is imagining myself living another life( not particularly happy, but every thing will be resolved somehow) or imagine another world with characters that I guess if I have the time to write them it would be a novel, but most of my daydreams are when I am not alone. Fiction 😅😅😅 I don't know what this is But I really need a solution 😭
Hey, I'm a uni student who used to have this same exact problem. I would keep my phone in another room, but when I tried to study, I would simply stare at the wall for multiple hours (no joke) & get nothing done. Sometimes I'd daydream & others I'd just do nothing. I've improved massively & doing much better. If you want to know more I can write a longer text but just know someone else has had your problem & solved it!
@husseinel Can u share me some tips on how can i concentrate on my studies Because even when i keep my devices in another room ,i still get distracted Eg, when i remove the distraction, i underestimate the amount of time needed to finish the task Or when the deadline is approaching, i can't concentrate due to anxiety Please reply 🙏
@Catholicguy-qs3ng ofc! Okay so, I don't know all the details of your problems but I'll guess it's a little like mine (sit down with material in front of you but just don't get the work done. Sometimes I even feel like my brain is literally broke) If your condition is somewhat like that, then it's similar to what I used to, & still do experience. Only now it's manageable & I can solve the problem when I need to The way I solved the problem was simple: after I put the distractions away & sat down I: 1. Intentionally set the goal of the study session (from work on assignment to studying a set of material) 2. Set up a Stopwatch on Google & listened to rain sounds (I use rainy mood bcs it's free & easy) 3. I told myself that the work I was doing was the most important thing in the world. That's how I solved. & this was the most insightful finding (there are more but if there's one thing you can learn from me here, I want it to be this) There came a few moments when studying where my concentration weakened & intrusive thoughts crept in. An example being I'm coding & forgot abt Laundry or a text of mate etc. When these moments happened, I actively told myself these didn't matter, or at least not as much as my work (see point 3) & it's strange but when I think like that, in a few minutes I begin working just fine & start to enter flow. It's almost like I make a decision that studying trumps anything else in my environment. My brain tries to distract me but when I make that decision, it then rewires itself to enjoy doing the task. I have no idea why this is a thing, but it genuinely has changed the way I focus & has given me a tool I can use every day to study & do work. Soz for long post, ask more specific questions if you'd like. I'd also love to hear what you think abt the post & for you to try it & come back & tell us how it went!
ive never heard of procrastination addiction before, i do have an ADHD diagnosis but i think this vid is answering years of "whats wrong with me??" it didnt click until i realized i found this vid bc im coping w deleting tiktok by being on yt :((
Not me sitting here diagnosed with ADHD and also dealing with probable procrastination addition 😅 Thing is, I meditate while doing yoga, I go for walks without seeking additional stimulation. My issue is with sitting still and not physically doing anything. I am working on establishing my own business. All I have to do right now is finish the website and launch it so I can start promoting it to get clients. But sitting down to do the work is... 😬 It's not even hard. I can play games on my phones all day tho, but that's less a procrastination issue and more a dopamine seeking behaviour revolving around instantaneous reward
If "ohm" is too minimal a mantra to focus on during meditation, there's a bevy of other mantras you can find that'll suit you better to keep up the meditation motivation. Once you do find that simple and effective mantra, don't change it. Keep with it and it'll be your security blanket to keep your mind centered.
best way to solve this problem: remove the internet from your computer and phone. don't try to limit, but remove it. seriously. it worked for me, but I came back and now I have the same problem again
O came to my bi-weekly grief share meeting, and no one showed up at the restaurant so I am watching This video sending in the restaurant all alone🤣🤣🤣 Thank God. I feel comfortable in my own skin now that I'm sober because so many people don't. Yeah, I gotta real problem with youtube and tiktok. I adore them😭 ALL DAY LONG
That book at 5:05 is the guyton hall physiology book, i got so shocked looking at it hahaha. Im a second year med student and that was my most recent exam two weeks ago.
Are there not cases where procrastination is not a coping mechanism or related to deeper psychopathologies? For example children who experienced adverse childhood events and end up believing they are worthless might procrastinate so that their world coincides with the fundamental belief? How does one untangle addiction from maladaptive coping strategies
For me the fastest way was: part time job of cleaning hotel rooms in japan during college years. I don’t know how to relax anymore, just keep cleaning even as an office worker 😂
I never see my kids procrastinate. They want to build and work on their craft all the time(we don’t let them use screens much) We also have removed the concept of tests and homework from their life. They work on things they’re motivated with. Adults have their focus and interest compromised by excessive homework, tests and competition. No one is talking about fixing the root cause, only thinking about what happens because of the problem and how to fix symptoms. It goes way deeper than
The real test is to have your phone next to you while you study or focus. If you don’t pick it up, success! You can remove the distraction but the real trick is to remove the temptation
Outstanding video. One suggestion: rather than recommending apps, recommend books and audio recordings. All of this tech is designed to be addictive. The euphemism is "sticky."
What is the suggestion if one or even the main distractions is the own mind? Let me explain: I always have multiple thoughts projects going on. These can be project based, like designing a political system, a game, or a software system. Investigative, like trying to analyse why societies, people, or other system behave how they do. But also creative, like spinning up a story. Usually they stay in my head, at most I have some unorganized notes. But more often then not they distract me from what I should do. In Some rare cases If I can choose my own project and I can aligne my work/studies with my thoughts, I can be hyperfocused, but more often I should do different things but instead procrastinate in my mind.
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Watching videos about Procrastination is also a way to Procrastinate
Our brain is very smart ! On how to make us avoid work
Yeah but I needed this because I was completely oblivious till I watched this video
Yeah this is called the noble way to procrastinate
What you described is exactly why I deleted all social media apps off my devices. If I feel the urge to jump on social media, I read a book for 30 mins. After 6 weeks of doing this, I find my attention span has improved.
This is what I do. I can do this about a year at a time, and then I eventually go back slowly until I'm back where I was before. 😑
What about RUclips? I’m more addicted to yt then to insta etc
This gives me hope. I used to be an avid reader 20 years ago, now I can’t open a darn book.
this takes some serious discipline! Are you still following this practice?
@@jolimaThen delete RUclips bro, but make sure u remember ur email & password so u can log in again
I just added this video in my watch later list and procrastinated😂
Me too🤣🤣
Same here...
But now im listening it...
After it appeared again...😅
Same 😂😂😂😞
Hahaha!❤
Right
My procrastination started after depression. I wasted 80% of my time in meticulous planning and daydreaming. I didn't complete courses I enrolled into, neither did I apply for jobs in time, nor did I attend any interview.... My career was in ruins when I was busy daydreaming about it.
Nothing helped except for outdoor activities like hiking, and sports.
I’m still trying to figure this out and I didn’t realize I was depressed… was there anything else you figured out
I just want to do the right thing. renew my car registration on time.. take care of myself. I was offered a six figure job once and daydreamed about how it would trap me and just.. didn’t send the docusign back. And I keep doing it
@@AzNpenguin456456 do it right now then bro
Yess that's the same situation I have been facing for the past 1.5 years . Idk what to do with my life
@@shubhanshu_goyal I suggest you consider outdoor activities.. trekking, hiking or simply play cricket with friends... Helps a lot ... Physical activities stimulate brain to overcome depression...
I’ve been a professional procrastinator for 46+ years. There was no internet, Facebook, instagram to be distracted by. And yet my procrastination is as strong at age 56 than it ever was.
Gym will fix it
Same here, and I'm 71! Call myself the last of the great procrastinators!
@@islamocean1 didn’t fix mine. I just got really good working out, getting strong, and looking good. Just like when I got sober and clean over 5 years ago, I still had my usual procrastination. Hell, had I not had weights in my basement, I probably wouldn’t have been able to stay consistent and probably would not still be working out 15 months later.
I was also a "professional procrastinator". I was later diagnosed with severe depression and after getting on anti depressants (and working thru my depression ofc) my energy has been better and I don't do what I used to call procrastination anymore. If you're constantly tired and not procrastinating by choice, you can talk to a professional if this is something that you can relate to
U r lazy then
I uninstalled the app which distracted me and now I'm here to see these kind of videos. Not even trying to study😭😭😭😭
Bad methods and procrastination ruined mine entirely. I have recovered from ocd and severe anxiety disorders without a therapist or medicines so it took me a long time. But i always had trouble developing my life in studies and procrastination ruined it even further. I didn't know the detriments because of the "normalization " of it but now after learning mental health skills i realise how i have never worked on my methods and because of it i hated studying and now I'm sitting for a big exam (after graduation), & i can't continue like this anymore. I know if i can build skills in other directions of life, i can do this too. I have lot of beliefs and fears around 'career, studying, learning'..I'm breaking all of them. I'm taking a year break to overcome my barriers and your channel is my guide towards it. Already implemented strategies but it'll take time. I know my growth is delayed and so will be my success, but I'm ready to break my patterns and face my fears and build the skills using the right methods without putting a time pressure on myself. I get very anxious while breaking them, but yes it's all a part of the process. I also see resemblance in your content with mental health skills (related to how brain works) , which inspired me more to do this. Making the most of what I've and creating more towards the direction i want to go, thanks for your content Justin ! ♥️ let's build 💪
Wait aren't you that overload guy 😮.
Are you giving JEE or NEET.
Or may b upsc?@@sussyanimesensei
@@sussyanimesensei umm not the overload one maybe but the one who asked if i should be doing the entire chapter or the entier book
@@jishajain7341 then use these techniques to learn . Maybe but Justin course(500$) . If still not possible then learn some CS branch skills like programming , Development etc. Don't lose Hope. Try
@@jishajain7341 im too preparing for same.. 2025.
Thank you for opening my eyes ☀️☀️⚡ In today's world, there are only two types of people :- One is Successful and other is Unsuccessful. Refusing, Giving reason, blaming are too by products of procrastination
I am super glad to hear you found the video helpful!
By YouSum Live
00:00:05 Procrastination can lead to life-ruining consequences.
00:00:32 Procrastination addiction impairs focus and self-regulation.
00:01:00 Addiction rewires the brain, causing withdrawal symptoms.
00:02:00 High dopamine from social media creates dependency and cravings.
00:03:31 Success requires effort, not instant gratification.
00:04:38 Procrastination addiction closes doors to meaningful achievements.
00:05:10 Recognizing distractions is the first step to combat addiction.
00:05:20 Removing distractions completely is crucial for recovery.
00:10:46 Mindfulness meditation aids in focus and distraction management.
By YouSum Live
Thank you Justin. You helped me find out that I'm not in any sickness, like ADHD in particular. Now I'm very positive that I'm addicted to procrastination, which is not a disability, which means I can overcome it by my own will.
Ok, all this deleting apps, setting timers, going out in nature, always lead to relapse. Why? Cuz you haven’t fixed your mindset towards procrastination or doom scrolling. How do you fix that? Find one factor that you’re so dedicated and truthful for, something that you will never cheat on; everytime when you get the urge to procrastinate or do a bad activity, just remind yourself about that one factor and say to yourself “If I do this wrong behaviour, it means I’m not faithful to (the one factor you’re so dedicated to), the more I’m disciplined, the more I’m truthful to it”; and when you keep reminding yourself everytime, see how magically your mood and life transforms. For me, it’s the love of my life. You will never cross that line once you see how powerful this self motivation is.
useless info
@matthewcarroll2533 your mum is useless
I deleted all my socials bro suddenly im watching RUclips shorts
Yeah, same here…. I now have a rule that no matter how enticing I am not allowed to click on any short, because 1h later I find myself scrolling… it’s unbelivable how addictive this form of video is…
I am right here with you
SAME
Same lmaooo
pro tip if you find yourself scrolling shorts, just scroll through them really quick.
Don't let the hook start, you don't care how it ends.
Scroll past 3/4 and you'll break the cycle.
It gets easier & easier, i'm now at a point where I might watch a single short because it catches my attention but immediately stop because I know to not scroll.
I am Gen X and going back to school. I just found you. I am so glad I did. Thank you for what you post. Your procrastinating point is very interesting to me. I grew up outside in nature 😊. I have a flip phone without apps to limit distractions. I have been preaching for people to take back their down time. I see now it's more important then ever. I have a tablet for when I am done with my studies. I have a laptop for my schoolwork with apps I need for nursing school work, pen and paper. I see this as respect for myself , my family and my education. My MIL keeps asking me if I've seen whatever on Facebook. Like, no mom, why don't you tell me about it? I'm more interested in spending this time with you and what you want to talk about. 😊❤
This is the first video I found that’s reassured me of the possibility that the procrastination addiction I know I have doesn’t necessarily mean I have ADHD despite the overlap in symptoms. Thanks for that.
Very helpful video. I just need to put it to action. Then become increasingly consistent.
One of my main distractions is my brain wandering through: 1- daydreams and/or 2- stuff i need to do, places i gotta go (and yes, i keep a brain dump list, constantly updated, so this wouldnt help). I wonder how i can put my mind away so i can focus 😅
same,i think alot but don't do even a tenth of that,tell me aswell if you figure smg out aswell
I had the same issue, still have but one way to cope with this issue of thinking too much of doing a task and how to do it is simply to STOP THINKING.
i keep on thinking i need to do this and this then this but it never worked. Then I stopped thinking and told myself i need to do this yeah that's it. I'm doing it no THINKING.
try and tell me I have high hopes for this.
I have same issue, i will share few steps that i found useful
1.workout - after 2 weeks you will see benifits
2.use timer to qualify your work, i.e if you are planning to study 6 hours a day, put 6 hours in timer (ideally in your watch)and when you stop working and start daydreaming or doing other stuff you stop timer so that you can qualify the amount of time you actually do the real work
4. Do mindful meditation, i.e sit in meditation position close your eyes and try to put all of your attention and awareness to your forehead between the eyebrows, the aim is to reduce thoughts and reach a state of zero thoughts , if you do it right you will attain full concentration for 2 to 3 seconds maximum initially that itself will help you calm your mind and focus more
5.Try to get rid smart phone from your work space, it should be out of your eye site
(I'm not a native English speaker excuse my language )
"doom scrolling, binge watching, and then looking at youtube video till 4am and start questioning your life decisions" 😭😭😭😭😭😭
@@Yamagatabr the internet has been a very effective psyop!
Had this opened up as a tab 2 weeks ago. Just watched it. It was like the best gut punch I've ever received.
Many needed to here this. Using the word addiction makes it even more real. Such a great video. I'm currently a postgraduate student with a procrastination addiction. I'm finishing off my thesis and it's been such a struggle more than it needs to be. I found this video on time and it serves as another confirmation for me to take a good break from social media asap.
the fact that i procrastinated watching this video (its been on my watch later playlist for a week)
The way Hidden Time Wealth dives into the concept of productivity is mind-blowing. Hidden Time Wealth tips are pure gold, and I wish more people knew about them.
I'm about to fail one of my classes and I'm pre-med. I'm procrastinating so much though-
My family is being broken up and life is hard right now. I might be addicted to procrastination so I'm glad that this video popped up. It's not even like I'm on social media, I don't have any social media; I'm just laying down. One thing I'm wondering about is how to learn something you don't understand in a short amount of time. I'm struggling so bad with linear algebra and there are no good videos on it and the books are a bit complicated. The only way I've been getting through is by someone teaching it to me and this feels like not the most efficient way to go through college.
Are we living parallel lives , you just put my exact situation in words bruh !
@particleex6428 Have you tried Khan Academy? It's free and does have a math section.
I have been using it to learn some computer science, mainly about binary and so far, everything is clear and well explained.
Give it a shot! It might stick!
@@suzyk212 Same, even doing linear algebra this year.
I think I needed to hear that ups and downs are normal, it means we are alive. But all time up is what is abnormal. Thanks for that!
I don't mean to throw shade here, but this video is not about procrastination, it's about dopamine addiction. Obviously being addicted to social media can be a huge contributing factor, but it's not procrastination. Procrastination is putting something off because the perceived pain of doing the task is easy to counter with other things (eating, reading, visiting friends, going for a bike ride, or whatever). Getting past procrastination is a matter of figuring out why you don't want to do what you have to do, and then finding a source of motivation or joy to do the thing that has to be done.
@@natashatallent6566 Agree. Finding the 'why' is important. But he has an important point about addiction to the dopamine hit. I run away from tasks I don't like. Tasks which are hard, tedious, stressful and boring because I don't get that hit. So I'd rather scroll mindless on social media for hours rather than regulate myself and be disciplined. Trying to stay focused, break up tasks into manageable size and complete them bit by bit.
The concept of Hidden Time Wealth blew my mind. It’s like finding a cheat code for productivity and defeating procrastination.
Thank you brother! I appreciate your work. I'm building a lifelong learner's app, and your insights are illuminating and inspire my own thoughts. Therefore, I am now a subscriber!
That right there is the definition of addiction doing something that you don't want to do because you lost the power of choice
Hidden Time Wealth is so unique. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard about it sooner. It’s amazing how life-changing this can be for anyone battling procrastination.
is this a book? if so, who is the author? I looked for it on amazon simply using the title, but it lists books about wealth (financial)
My number one procrastination is daydreaming alooot!! the scary thing about it is that even when I removed the things that would stimulate me to daydream, it would still hit me in so many different ways and find it’s way out, like I have literally stopped all the things that would cause me to daydream for about 8 months now but it still exists in an abnormal level
I have the same problem
@@yasoelg7731 same here
Discovering Hidden Time Wealth has been one of the best things Ive done for my productivity. It feels like I’ve finally cracked the code to overcoming procrastination.
Listening to the statement of how the journey towards some certain goals doesn't always have the high dopamine-high frequency-low effort, made me realize how the procrastination actually leads to less resilience in character. In order to achieve something, one's ability to stick with the process, to build routine, then to stack up the habits are (supposedly) all boring and tedious. Long-term goals require tenacity to keep improving skills and competencies; in which we are bound to fail sometimes, hence high effort. Social media doom-scrolling habit, really results in contradictory qualities we people should be aiming for. If we don't "make friends" with boredom of process and progress instead of seeking instant results in everything, we can't really achieve anything meaningful.
The word "Instagram" hit me hard. I was a social media manager for some years, and convinced myself that I was "working", even when I was doom-scrolling for half a day. While I did do some impressive things, since I was so familiar with the mind-capture process that I was able to suck others into it, it left a strong imprint that affects me to this day. I didn't realize how strong it was until picturing the icon in this video pulled on me like gravity. Just wow!
No way XD. You gave others the fate you wanted to avoid yourself.
@@SirSilverTongue yes
That was me in engineering college many years ago, but it was reading (fiction) and comics at the time. I found this enlightening and depressing - what I could have done if I hadn't fallen into that trap. But this gives a name to my pain and helps me proceed.
Thank you for the adhd clarification because it is such a buzzword these days! I am a recovering procrastination addict who suffered severe executive dyfunction for the past 8 -10 years. My treating psychiatrist thought it was ADHD and tried every other drug but none of them helped.
Finally, after years of being unproductive, a super-specialist found the root cause: p OCD.
That in addition to pre-existing major depression and anxiety disorder, was nothing short of a disaster!Not only was I addicted to procrastination, I was obsessed with many different things including procrastination. The compulsions added more fuel to the fire and had me feeling like I was mentally out of control.
The neuropsychiatrist who discovered the OCD literally saved my life and for the first time in 10 years, I felt like a capable human being who could get at least one thing done. Brain recursive therapy with a psychologist was the cherry on top of new and effective medication. So to anyone who feels like there’s no hope for them, until you’ve exhausted all options, keep going. Heck I was one specialist-referral away from donating myself to clinical trials and whatever brain surgery I could get.
one of my favorites thanks. reminds me of a long time ago when you talked about “not allowing yourself to do anything” I think it was the turning your brain off video.
I appreciate how you said adhd factors into things! I know ppl says it is a "neurological" condition rather than a mental illness (like depression) but considering how much comorbidity there is, I wonder how much the invention of social media contributes to attention span/difficulty regulating focus or motivation (and therefore difficulty finding meaning in life or in doing things that aren't immediately rewarding). Videos get shorter and shorter, things become "viral". life feels like it just moves faster than before. My first therapist told me that our society and environment might be changing faster than our biology/brain can evolve and keep up with. Humans can be resilient and adaptable but it's also understandable why many are more anxious or depressed than they are able to cope with...
I think this is something i needed to watch. Ill put it in my "watch later" playlist
😂😂😂
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Thank you for this video. It's really helpful. I will try the steps you mentioned to avoid procrastination and to focus on my life. I was thinking about uninstalling Instagram as I'm addicted to it. Will do it soon.
This is the first description of meditation that has ever made sense. 🧘♀️
I did not expect this to be about the addictive side of this.
I was in a really deep hole in life and had nothing positive to look forward to. 'Reflection' was an instant recipe for misery, so procrastination/distraction was how I kept myself sane.
Now that I'm ready to really try again, the crutches have become a dependency.
Most anti-procrastination advice is very simple and shallow. This was cool. I won't see any replies to this quickly, as I'm turning off RUclips notifications. :)
I procrastinate by watching videos on how to stop procrastinating😢
I came here to write exactly that.
It is very simple
1.Exercise or meditate daily morning
2.Start writing daily about ur routine u won't follow the routine first bt later on u will catch it up
3.And final is the 5 seconds method. Check what u have writen in ur routine and then say I have to do it and count down to 5 seconds and go do make a move for it in that countdown
Listening to this after watching the David Goggins interview on Huberman's program helped me identify a fundamental misconception I've suffered from, and it's so stupid: I came to believe that any pain was "harmful." I identified pain with harmful stress or depression.
I'm lucky I have no affinity for substances. (I'm big on eating properly, and super clean.) Wow, I could have been in much bigger trouble if I had had a different addiction issue. Procrastination has an easy solution by comparison.
Im a high school student..
truly my deepest gratitude sir
pretty informative and that level of bitter truth gave a straight stab t'my hrt
JK
and the meditation (inner mind like train) n depomine detox (getting a touch of real world)
most importantly that kinda saying "Ah..I Hate u!!" to ur trigger or distraction is seemed practically hard but likely improvement guaranteed.
Thnk uh for video really enjoyed n learnt from it!!
Watching this at 4:28am really hits home 😅
Thank you for your description of meditation however, as I’ve been doing it nightly since covid began (for stress etc) and I haven’t thought of it that way! I’ll try to screenshot and remember. ❤
Just watched the video after procrastinating for a week since I've put it in "watch later"
Great stuff 🤟I've caught myself too opening a social media app instantly on auto-pilot after I've closed it... thank you for the diagnosis 😅 I didn't know it can if fact be an addiction!
Hosnestly, this video is one of the most useful about procastination. Thank you!
Super timely! Thanks Justin!
No worries!
4:45 I forgot where I came across this idea, but this has been the most helpful thing for me.
I'll do a top 10 or so list on the left and then tallies on the right and when it becomes full, I'll reorder the distractions by most frequent and start again.
There is this paradox of productivity.
As Dan Koe said, it is soo hard to start, but once you do, its also soooo hard to stop :)
Man I saved this video on watch later for 2 days. Finally got myself to watch it and face reality lol
LOL
Your distinctions between ADHD and being addicted to procrastination is interesting. I've been consuming content lately about ADHD and suspect that I have adult ADHD. I find myself yearning to go on a 10-silent retreat every year. I don't feel any withdrawals while I am there. It's actually a feeling of relief because I simply do not have access to any internet at all and meditating for about 8-10 hours a day. Does that mean I have ADHD? When I'm at home though, I do find myself always opening RUclips or Instagram and seeing all the reels and what the almighty algorithm has on a silver platter for me. Coming back from the course, I have a lot more self-control, probably due to strengthening of my pre-frontal cortex, but as time goes by, I always go back to the same patterns. What do you think? ADHD or no?
Great information and very helpful techniques to overcome procrastination problem .I don’t understand the meditation 🧘 phobia with some people especially from Abrahamic religions.Why they think that meditation 🧘 will take them away from their ‘own ‘ belief system 🤔meditation originated from India which has the oldest religion called ‘Sanatan Dharma ‘and the only continuous civilisation as well .Sanatan Dharma has given knowledge to humanity in every field from Science ,medicine astronomy 🪐,art of living and many other aspects of life .
This has been in my “save to watch later” playlist for quite some time.
great video i definitely watched the whole video despite how passive it was, my dopamine addicted mind definitely didn't make me skip to see just the solution titles.
Indian dhyan ( meditation) went to china called jiyan then went to Japan and known as zen meditation.
Thanks for such great video!!
As a ADHD adult, this was part of my life for over 47 years, but once I was medicated, it stopped, almost overnight. Well that was till this year, where I have done so much procrastination. I have watched so many of these videos and none work. Especially for an ADHD Adult. Next time you are in London, please post your tour dates and I will attend but cant see how you can change over 50 years of procrasinatoin habit
When you mention how to tell if you're addicted to practination, it got me wondering about the difference between procrastinating on a task you want to do vs a task you don't want to do. For example, procrastination at work is easy if you don't like your job. So to me it feels like a natural response to seek out more enjoyable tasks. Is it still procrastination addiction at this point, or just avoidance behaviour?
I rarely find myself procrastinating on tasks I actually want to do, because they're inherently rewarding.
Very informative and relatable. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience with us.
Glad you found it helpful!
Holy sh…. I knew I had something going on but this just described it perfectly 😱
Happy to have a plan of action!
Thank you!
This is the second video from you that is basically just made for me…. If both work for me, you will have changed my life sir, I’ll keep you updated 😂
I have been procrastination this video for so long tells a lot about my procrastination
So informative thank you for sharing
one of the more important videos on this website
Just found out today that there is an app that specifically blocks short form content. So now I can finally open RUclips without being sucked into the void of shorts
Really??
Suddenly had a push of motivation
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i think that the best way to get rid of procrastination is during the times when you don't actually have anything to do. during free time you can try to keep yourself away from the causes of procrastination such as your phone. right now during summer vacation i am trying my best to keep my device and unnecessary content away from me. so far things are working out.
You ROCK Justin! Thank you for sharing your info!
Hello, very nice video. But I have the problem of inner distractions and external ones. I deleted Instagram, blocked RUclips if I went more than an hour etc. But I can't get over inner distractions, like daydreaming and overthinking. My specific problem is imagining myself living another life( not particularly happy, but every thing will be resolved somehow) or imagine another world with characters that I guess if I have the time to write them it would be a novel, but most of my daydreams are when I am not alone. Fiction 😅😅😅
I don't know what this is
But I really need a solution 😭
Hey, I'm a uni student who used to have this same exact problem. I would keep my phone in another room, but when I tried to study, I would simply stare at the wall for multiple hours (no joke) & get nothing done. Sometimes I'd daydream & others I'd just do nothing.
I've improved massively & doing much better. If you want to know more I can write a longer text but just know someone else has had your problem & solved it!
@husseinel
Can u share me some tips on how can i concentrate on my studies
Because even when i keep my devices in another room ,i still get distracted
Eg, when i remove the distraction, i underestimate the amount of time needed to finish the task
Or when the deadline is approaching, i can't concentrate due to anxiety
Please reply 🙏
This is me 😂 , I imagine myself as a reincarnation of alexander the great 😅.
@@retishe7660 same but i fantasy about what if i am genius but I am stupid just cause all my life I was called stupid 😂😂
@Catholicguy-qs3ng ofc!
Okay so, I don't know all the details of your problems but I'll guess it's a little like mine (sit down with material in front of you but just don't get the work done. Sometimes I even feel like my brain is literally broke)
If your condition is somewhat like that, then it's similar to what I used to, & still do experience. Only now it's manageable & I can solve the problem when I need to
The way I solved the problem was simple: after I put the distractions away & sat down I:
1. Intentionally set the goal of the study session (from work on assignment to studying a set of material)
2. Set up a Stopwatch on Google & listened to rain sounds (I use rainy mood bcs it's free & easy)
3. I told myself that the work I was doing was the most important thing in the world.
That's how I solved. & this was the most insightful finding (there are more but if there's one thing you can learn from me here, I want it to be this)
There came a few moments when studying where my concentration weakened & intrusive thoughts crept in. An example being I'm coding & forgot abt Laundry or a text of mate etc.
When these moments happened, I actively told myself these didn't matter, or at least not as much as my work (see point 3)
& it's strange but when I think like that, in a few minutes I begin working just fine & start to enter flow. It's almost like I make a decision that studying trumps anything else in my environment.
My brain tries to distract me but when I make that decision, it then rewires itself to enjoy doing the task.
I have no idea why this is a thing, but it genuinely has changed the way I focus & has given me a tool I can use every day to study & do work.
Soz for long post, ask more specific questions if you'd like. I'd also love to hear what you think abt the post & for you to try it & come back & tell us how it went!
ive never heard of procrastination addiction before, i do have an ADHD diagnosis but i think this vid is answering years of "whats wrong with me??" it didnt click until i realized i found this vid bc im coping w deleting tiktok by being on yt :((
What about intrusive thoughts? How we should handle them?
pure gold content.
Not me sitting here diagnosed with ADHD and also dealing with probable procrastination addition 😅
Thing is, I meditate while doing yoga, I go for walks without seeking additional stimulation. My issue is with sitting still and not physically doing anything.
I am working on establishing my own business. All I have to do right now is finish the website and launch it so I can start promoting it to get clients. But sitting down to do the work is... 😬
It's not even hard.
I can play games on my phones all day tho, but that's less a procrastination issue and more a dopamine seeking behaviour revolving around instantaneous reward
If "ohm" is too minimal a mantra to focus on during meditation, there's a bevy of other mantras you can find that'll suit you better to keep up the meditation motivation.
Once you do find that simple and effective mantra, don't change it. Keep with it and it'll be your security blanket to keep your mind centered.
Saving this to watch later.
best way to solve this problem: remove the internet from your computer and phone. don't try to limit, but remove it. seriously.
it worked for me, but I came back and now I have the same problem again
O came to my bi-weekly grief share meeting, and no one showed up at the restaurant so I am watching This video sending in the restaurant all alone🤣🤣🤣 Thank God. I feel comfortable in my own skin now that I'm sober because so many people don't. Yeah, I gotta real problem with youtube and tiktok. I adore them😭 ALL DAY LONG
Implementing strategies like dopamine detox and mindfulness can significantly enhance focus and productivity
That book at 5:05 is the guyton hall physiology book, i got so shocked looking at it hahaha. Im a second year med student and that was my most recent exam two weeks ago.
Thank you
Are there not cases where procrastination is not a coping mechanism or related to deeper psychopathologies? For example children who experienced adverse childhood events and end up believing they are worthless might procrastinate so that their world coincides with the fundamental belief? How does one untangle addiction from maladaptive coping strategies
I hope that.. one day.. i will start this video.
..one day🤔
The biggest irony is that,,i put this video on watch later ,made me realise how great i m at procrastinating!
Watching u now during my study is my procrastination 😆😊
😅
Subscribed! Thanks for this!
Will watch this later.
Thank you.
For me the fastest way was: part time job of cleaning hotel rooms in japan during college years. I don’t know how to relax anymore, just keep cleaning even as an office worker 😂
Anyone else here obsessed with Hidden Time Wealth? Its like discovering a secret formula for beating procrastination!
I found in watercolor painting a great way to meditate
I saved this video. I'll watch it later 😊
So impressed I disconnected halfway thru the video
Hahh that Guyton and Hall Physiology textbook open alongside the distraction sheet hits home )
I never see my kids procrastinate. They want to build and work on their craft all the time(we don’t let them use screens much)
We also have removed the concept of tests and homework from their life. They work on things they’re motivated with.
Adults have their focus and interest compromised by excessive homework, tests and competition. No one is talking about fixing the root cause, only thinking about what happens because of the problem and how to fix symptoms.
It goes way deeper than
The real test is to have your phone next to you while you study or focus. If you don’t pick it up, success! You can remove the distraction but the real trick is to remove the temptation
Excellent video!
Outstanding video.
One suggestion: rather than recommending apps, recommend books and audio recordings. All of this tech is designed to be addictive. The euphemism is "sticky."
What is the suggestion if one or even the main distractions is the own mind?
Let me explain: I always have multiple thoughts projects going on. These can be project based, like designing a political system, a game, or a software system. Investigative, like trying to analyse why societies, people, or other system behave how they do. But also creative, like spinning up a story. Usually they stay in my head, at most I have some unorganized notes. But more often then not they distract me from what I should do. In Some rare cases If I can choose my own project and I can aligne my work/studies with my thoughts, I can be hyperfocused, but more often I should do different things but instead procrastinate in my mind.
I was just hoping you wouldn't expose burn the boats, it shall never be exposed!