I've seen tons of videos on "how to get motivated" and they all say things like "just do it!" And it doesn't work, this video is a motivation goldmine!
I think its so ironic that those speaker type people say something along the lines of: “motivation isn’t real and I dont need it, I get the work done because I dont want to look at myself in the mirror as a quitter” Like, cool bro, you just described what motivation is
I think it is important to focus on building discipline over motivation, which I think is the point of the videos you're describing. Discipline is the ability to force yourself to do something even when you don't want to do it, when you have no motivation. It's when you don't give yourself the choice not to do the thing. However, if you can also find ways to motivate yourself to more naturally want to do difficult things, that is a major bonus.
@@Omlet221these are people that do not understand the basis of the diversity of human experience. They do not acknowledge other people's experiences can be totally different then theirs, and may never be able to understand it. So many people do not get this paradigm and the only way to give an advice is by projecting their own experience onto others. Another thing about those people is that they do not need motivation because they have a better overall neurotransmitter stability and makes them less impulsive and the more in control of themselves, I know friends like that, they never had any problems 'forcing themselves' to do things, anything they want to do or need to do just comes naturally and have no specific difficulty to go out of their way to do it. This is a god given gift in my opinion.
the 10,000 hour rule has kept me going for years now. it doesn’t matter if your bad at a skill right now. do it for long enough and you will get good at it. thats just how our brain works.
The 10,000 rule isn't correct. Improving is about pushing yourself to the limit and getting out of your comfort zone. 10,000 hours of practice is pointless if it isn't good practice.
@@ryderbourque7582What is good practice? Art is subjective. So what you might say is good, might be bad for someone else or vice versa. It isn't a sport.
Something that should also be mentioned is that when you are forcing yourself to continue, make sure when you are almost done that you are having fun or change to something more enjoyable before you finish. If you finish and stop drawing and find that to be reliving, like "few, I'm finally done" your brain will start to associate you being done as the dopamine because you wanted to be done so bad. So make sure that when you are done that you had a good time and that getting up isn't reliving.
@@dorothygladsjo3510 I think so, thats why when you finish drawing you want to be happy with what you completed/drew and not feel like it was a chore to draw something. There are two different peaks, one is where you HAVE to do something like school and when you complete it you are happy but didn't enjoy it. The second one is where you lets say needed to practice anatomy, when you are completed you want to have enjoyed the whole process and not just the "yay I did it and never want to again."
On this line of thinking, I'm beginning to suspect that finishing one drawing and then just making a quick (but proper) start on another, before the break, will help put the value onto the process rather than the end result. Really I think a lot of people attach emotionally to one particular end of the process or the other (excitement of starting, or satisfaction of finishing) and that's imbalanced so it's also kind of good to reinforce that they go together.
@dorothygladsjo3510 No, the peak is the entire process itself. That's what the whole video is about. Dopamine peaking after being *done* with the process means you'll just be rushing to finish... You'll still be focused on the destination/result instead of the journey/process. If you were happy during the *process* of creating, then of course you'll already find something to be happy about with the finished piece. And, if not, then you can look back at what you told yourself *during* the art process and repeat it: "I'm one step closer to being a better artist than I was before starting this."
There was a point in time where I was hyper-motivated by art. I’m talking hours and hours of drawing every day just because I loved it. The biggest drive for me was the satisfaction of creation. It didn’t have to be a masterpiece either. Whether it was a construction that looked really good or finding colors that blended well together, when something small worked, it made me want to try the next thing.
What changed for you? I was that way too, then I stopped maintaining art as a habit, so my perfectionism took over whenever I'd sit down to work on something, or I just wouldn't start at all out of fear of the process
@@lizardqueen6041 A big part of it is I've simply gotten busier over the years. I definitely understand having to overcome the perfectionist barrier though. The way I get over it is usually to tell myself to just make something. Even if it is very bad. I believe that in order to make something really great you gotta make some bad art first. Its part of the process.
@@Dragonaiisperfectionism is the killer of progress, or so they say. I had a whole bunch of horrible things happen, but one bad line when I was inking a comic stopped me from doing comics for years. On top of everything else it was the line that broke the artists back lol Now I'm just starting to find that passion again. Time to ride the wave haha
The very final statement in the video: “Don’t spike dopamine prior to engaging in effort, AND don’t spike dopamine after engaging in effort. Gain dopamine from the effort itself.” This is such amazing (and underrated) advice, and that really is the foundation of becoming addicted to making art.
How does this work in practical terms though, like does this mean before I draw I shouldn't do anything fun / gives me dopamine and after I draw I shouldn't either? I don't get it
@@ReblazeGaming It means don't give yourself those instant hits of dopamine, such as scrolling on social media, watching TV, or playing video games because they will throw your brain's reward system off balance. In practice maybe that looks like leaving your phone in the other room or having a specific place dedicated to drawing so you're not tempted by distractions. Instead of dopamine "hits", maybe incorporate more "baseline" activities to put you in a better headspace (like stretching, eating nutritious food, reflecting on what you just drew, meditation, etc). The actionable parts might look a little different for each person, but the goal is the same: develop good habits and find pleasure in the pursuit itself.
@@ReblazeGaming i think what he means by not "spiking" dopamine is just consumption of media. Like, don't watch TV, and more importantly don't go on your phone and scroll through social media immediately before or after drawing
Lots of people call dopamine "the pleasure hormone", but I think a better term to understand how it actually works is "the motivation hormone". It's what motivates you towards the things that give you pleasure, it's not the pleasure itself (that's mainly caused by other hormones, like serotonin).
This is a big reason why depression can be deadly, If you're literally not motivated to live (unaliving is definitely a complete opposite response of basically everything. Body does everything it can to live. The fact that the brain can hit this point is wild in itself and depressing.) then what are you going to do? Dopamine and Serotonin are both problems in various mental health issues, which explains why depression is such a co-morbid.
We live in a world where everything and everyone is vying for our attention. Companies employ psychologists and other experts to hook us, making it challenging to stay motivated. One tip that has worked for me is to trick your brain. Decide on something you want to do-read a book, learn a Rubik's Cube, go for a run-and tell yourself you'll start for just five minutes. Use a timer that's not on a phone or tablet, then dive in. If five minutes seems daunting, start with one minute, or even just 30 seconds. Once you've tricked your brain into starting, you'll often find that an hour has passed before you know it. As someone diagnosed with ADHD, I know it's possible. You've got this!
@@crimsondrake6453 so you dont get destracted by all the other thibgs your phone does. It's very easy to turn on your phone with one goal and then end up doing something else.
@midnightfire9277 Exactly! I typically use my Garmin watch. If using a timer on your phone, you're likely to receive a notification or or think of an excuse to search for something. Then, all of a sudden, 45 minutes have passed. I also believe people are misdiagnosed for having ADHD. There has been a huge spike during the last 3 years, and now there is a shortage of medication for those who have struggled since childhood. Our attention spans are getting worse due to all the content that we're being bombarded with on a daily basis.
"Don't spike dopamine before engaging an effort and don't spike dopamine after engaging an effort. Learn to spike dopamine from effort itself." Damn, that's some of the best advice I've ever heard in my life.
Having adhd, i also think this is a perfect explanation for how i felt before my diagnosis. People with adhd usually have a lower level of dopamine production in their brain leading to low impulse control, higher vulnerability to addiction and lack of motivation.
my psychiatrist always preferred using terms like "symptoms of adhd" because adhd is really just a blend of things that create a measurable effect that we can compare in data sets. for instance I have a genetic quirk that causes me to underproduce dopamine which in turn causes those symptoms of adhd. I also under absorb serotonin and over produce cortisol. Idk im just fascinated by this stuff.
@@jacobbarnett9956 hey so, not to take jabs at your therapist but you might just have adhd lmao, cause one upon a time a lead psychiatrist in my city said “sorry I only see symptoms” and I’m very much indeed autistic, so like never be scared of identifying with others with adhd or neurodivergent folks, cause we all help each other navigate our “symptoms of adhd”
@@jacobbarnett9956yea as someone diagnosed with "adhd" I'm gonna say your psychiatrist was onto something personally. There might likely be something to it as some people are just statistically born with shorter attention than others. but we absolutely live in an environment that instills adhd-like behavior in us as well (like compulsively checking phone). we also have social media groups that "support" your "neurodivergency" which can be good, but it can also enable you to overidentify with your symptoms. Anyway I'm sure it's a balancing act. Good luck out there hombre
@@sdws17 you can’t get adhd, you either have it or you don’t, like it doesn’t matter what environment your in you can’t get adhd by looking at your phone, that doesn’t even sound right There’s a bunch of people who are just struggling to understand themselves and trying to say “oh well some people just have symptoms for their whole life” makes no sense, they are one of us and leaving one is to fend for themselves alone is horrible, I’ve been there and won’t allow anyone else to be alone, we are a community and all are welcome
@@sdws17 ADHD is not just having a poor attention span. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder (meaning one is born with it) characterized by poor working memory, low attention span, low processing speed, impulsivity, and can also include other symptoms such as sensory sensitivity/avoidance/seeking, poor emotional regulation, etc. An ADHD diagnosis requires an IQ test and a long neuropsychological assessment to accurately diagnose (nowadays, at least. in the past, general practitioners were handing out these diagnoses like candy). Someone can have some of these symptoms but also not have ADHD. Yes, in this era of technology we're seeing more and more people with short attention spans and addiction to digital media, but this isn't always indicative of a neurological disorder. But yeah, I do agree with you that nowadays some of these neurodivergent communities can cause some people to overidentify or become complacent in their disorders. A lot of people I've met in those circles are fully convinced they are unchangeable and blame everything on their condition and I just don't think that's okay. It's hard to say this without generalizing but many of us who are mentally disabled do have cognitive limitations, yes, but we are also capable of so much.
For the last four years of my life, I hated going to school and had no motivation for anything; just watched TikTok all day. It made me so depressed because every day felt the same and I had no bigger picture, goal, objective, or purpose . I quit all social media and decided to pick up software engineering and just went on to learn all there was about computers. When I wasn’t learning, I would do nothing, which forced me to WANT to learn. I unknowingly did exactly what you explained in this video, and it’s cool to see what was actually going on in my brain during this time. The spark that made me change was realizing most of our lives or at least a big portion of it is spent at a job. And I already hated school, so I couldn’t imagine being somewhere I didn’t want to be for most of my life. I decided to pick a career where I could learn and become better every day, so that going to work was just me perfecting my craft by practicing it . Instead of going to work because I have to for the money and then get home and enjoy a little bit of the time that’s left in my day.
Also, chasing your dreams/passions makes life so much easier. I used to hate waking up, because I knew what the day had in-store. But now I wake up eager to chase my passion of getting better everyday and “Leveling Up”. You’re just always in a better mood. Bad things don’t bother you as much. You have this inner peace of purpose. You know who you are and it brings so much peace. I used to think peace was like a monk way of thinking. But peace is just the absence of anxiety. You can have both peace and an exciting life!
facts and whats even more crazier for me is that while watching this video, this other video poppped up that goes perfectly for this , it all taks about the same things and how to improve ruclips.net/video/-AdXIC44b7Q/видео.htmlsi=xJyVU6QHtEGYuPo9
listening to this sparked a realization in my head: too many of us focus too much on the desired destination (in this case reaching X level of skill) and forgetting that we can enjoy the journey there too.
"Instagram's algorithm had my sense of humour down to perfection" first meme "when you peg him after he comes back from his Amsterdam trip and he doesn't squirm and bite the pillow anymore" you're my kind of people
I’m adhd and often have episodes of depression due to dopamine deficit. Despite getting so much better at art everytime i could get into drawing (since I actually learn a lot when i’m not drawing), and feel so good at the end of the session. I always feel so inmidated to pick up the pen the next day. My anxiety just rockets to the sky, every time.
Oh my god I'm the exact same way! I'm so glad it's not just me 😅 Like I feel like getting started is soooo hard unmedicated. Recently because of my depressive episodes my therapist suggested getting medicated ASAP and it's made suchhh a difference. Sending you luck (and dopamine lol)
Two things that could be useful are the book The Body Keeps The Score and the idea of taking boring breaks, those two things have changed my life. The Body Keeps The Score is a book on trauma and the ways people can heal from it, useful for depression too, though of course, this book is extreme and goes into extremely dark subjects so a fair warning there if you venture into it. The other thing, boring breaks. Taking a break where you do nothing and stare at a wall or outside until you're bored and want to do something else (like drawing). This has helped me tremendously but was extremely hard at the beginning due to me realizing that a large reason of not wanting quiet was due to trauma and blah blah blah. So... both those things helped me since they also worked in tandem. If you have unresolved trauma, it means you'd have some sort of conscious or subconscious protective or numbing measures, i've had plenty. Basically.... it's a long and difficult journey but worth it. And, if it isn't trauma, consider why you fear the pen, take careful steps to ease that fear
Same. I feel this way because all I can imagine is that I could have been much farther in skill level if I could keep up. I struggle with being judgmental. I also get creatively burnt out and if my ADHD search for interest/novelty isn't stimulated, then it's a million times harder. Starting is the hardest part. And that can't be understated in just how difficult it is for ADHD or anyone with Dopamine struggles. Depression suffers this too for likely the same reason.
Can not state enough how beneficial it is to just do something you REALLY don't feel like doing. I've been doing charcoal drawings everyday for a few months now, and there are times I get off work and have nothing left in me, but I do the drawing anyway, and usually 5-10 minutes in I can feel the power surging through my body. It's like magic. Great video dude, you're killin' it
The struggle is when you have less than nothing to push past that super "I don't want to." Doing the thing is the way to fix it, but there are some people who lack ability to "do" which is the problem I've noted never gets addressed by almost anyone. I guess you could say if you can still do a thing, even though it feels like you have nothing, you have 0. Where as some people have -5 and genuinely can't. There are a lot of discussions about how doing things activities and lowering the entry level of how much can help build up ability to put energy towards it. And that if you have something like depression or similar, best thing you can do is do things. But picking what things you actually can do, assuming the tank is on -5 or similar is the hard part. Using energy actually gains energy, if it is something you haven't already been doing. IE, if you have been sick and resting physically, resting from that would be getting up and doing something, which would help energy levels, because they deplete when you do nothing. If you've been super creative and drawing for hours and hours, a stretch break isn't just good for your body, but your entire process, because it's a switch from the previous state from inactive physically and active mentally to more inactive mentally and active physically.
@@vixxcelacea2778 Could you explain a circumstance in which someone starts with -5? I could see someone in a war torn country having real problems, or someone locked in a cage in a murderers basement. It sounds to me like excuses, repeating a story over and over in one's head as to why one can't do something. My personal motivation is if I don't put effort towards my artistry everyday, then I'm going to live and die my entire life being impoverished, a wage slave for my mortal entirety. Having no plan b is quite the motivation. I believe a lot of people out there can do more than they think. But hey, that's what separates some of us at the end of the day.
Friendly reminder to all my nerodivergent peeps. Not everyone has a normal level of dopamine. If you have ADHD, YOU ARE THE SECOND RAT. You do not have the actual chemical necessary to be motivated. Don't beat yourself up over it, and don't try to fix it using methods made by and for people who DO have that dopamine. This guy has some great advice, just remember to be kind to yourself and find the best ways to help you and ur brain.
It sucks because I can really want to do something, and be highly motivated to do it, but then for some reason I just can't. And it's like that for everything. People really don't understand what this is like, they think they do (I guarantee someone will respond to this explaining how everyone has this, or think it's just demotivation that you can overcome, or suggest an easy solution) but they don't understand. It's not the same It's like trying to sail a boat with a net instead of a sail
While everybody is different and it definitely can be harder for some people than it is for others. If you start out telling yourself that you literally can’t then you never will. There may be something there that does make it harder but the placebo effect will make it impossible
@@stephenartigues6027 i despise this. You don't tell a person with no legs to "believe in themselves! ^°^" until they grow back. Why is it any different just because you can't see the parts they are missing? Idgaf if you meant this with good intentions. You're blissfully ignorant of the struggles people face on a day to day basis and the fact you think people with these often crippling conditions didn't try there absolute hardest believing that they /could/ do it, just like everyone else, only to HATE themselves when they are physically unable to is very very telling to the kind of privilege you have. If you don't know what you're talking about. Keep your mouth shut. No one wants to hear abelist garbage spill from someone who has never faced the pain they do on a daily basis.
I'm old enough to have known life without social media. I was always drawing and loving the process. When social media came around I believed all the beautiful art would inspire me. I was shocked how lately I've found myself staring at the blank page, with no desire to even begin. What you've said about getting use to a quick fix from social media is the answer! THANK YOU!!
Pro artist here...Just wanna say great video dude ! During my beginner years I was actually motivated mostly by my end goal (to break into the industry and become a fulltime artist). But after I achieved it, I realized its not so fun after all. So Im learning to fall in love with the process more, it definitely makes the whole thing more enjoyable. Also having a healthy sleeping schedule, proper rest and exercise helps a lot too for the overall well being. I neglected a lot of those before. Anyway thank you for confirming this info for me :)
12:51 This is so true. I used to struggle a lot with demotivation (still do) and I always used the "art block" excuse as a way to comfort myself in that position. But this was horrible for my art process because every time I didn't reach a goal I would get frustrated and stop drawing for days or weeks, the longest one was almost 9 months. Nowadays when I feel demotivated I just grab a pencil and start drawing anything from mind, sometimes even when I can't visualize anything I just grab some random ref on Pinterest and draw them. And yes the majority of them turn out UGLY asf, but curiously after a 40min or hours, I feel refreshed and a little more energized to draw again. It's like when you're really sad and you have this heavy weight on your shoulders. but then you cry, and cryyy, and then after you feel a little better because you released some of that tension.
I have adhd and i think what i did to overcome my art block might help. I used to struggle with the idea of sitting for long periods of time and drawing because the amount of effort that goes into drawing with the risk of it being bad terrified me. I started by spending a minuet on drawing then 2 then 3 and id make hundreds of these drawings until i started doing big projects again. So if i didn't feel like drawing I'd say to myself "ill make 1 or 2 before bed" and usually id start making more because id get so sucked into it
I don't even draw. I just clicked on this video to see if some of these tips could apply to me and my own hobbies. And im so glad I clicked, cause you just told me everything I needed to hear. Thanks for making this video
Being creative is hard work. Artists that have already developed amazing skills may seem like it’s easier for them but that isn’t true. At one time, they were at the same level you are. If you’re telling yourself it’s harder for you to draw than it is for others, you’re lying to yourself. Don’t waste time looking for the magic solution. Just keep drawing. Keep trying to draw something you struggle with. Everything in life that is difficult becomes easier with practice. Everything. The reward isn’t actually your results, the reward is the knowledge and skill you gain along the journey.
Please, always remember BALANCE IS THE KEY. I had to quit drawing because for 2 years it became my comfort zone, an addiction to escape from reality and miss family events, trips, medical appointments etc. I was constantly in bed drawing all day and night. I quit in January, since then I maybe did 3/4 drawings, only when I was sick and forced to be in bed. My life is much better now 😌 I replaced compulsive drawing with exercise and quality time outside ❤️
When i was still a child, almost everyday i spend day and night to draw, i never tired of it, i really addicted to drawing and i really love it, but all those feelings disappeared bit by bit as i grew up. I really need that kind of habits now, i need to fall in love again to drawing like i used to be.
when you mentioned dopamine levels i thought this was gonna be just another video in praise of dopamine detox. and i really love that it wasn't! you presented an idea of using dopamine levels in a constructive way and i really haven't seen it put this way before. i'm naturally dopamine deficient (so yeah i AM that rat lol) and after finding out i have drug-resistance to any helpful meds i've been feeling incredibly hopeless. but i can see how your method could be really helpful for me, so i'm excited to give it a try! really it's about shifting your focus to the possibilities around you instead of constantly fighting the things you struggle with or cannot change about yourself. so glad i found you and your video!
That last part about how instead of focusing on “THIS IS HORRIBLE” instead you focus on “I see where I can do better, let’s try again!” Is something I seem to be really able to do! I never seem to be getting as upset as other artist I see where they rip up there pieces or such, although nothing wrong with it! I always have been really good at looking on he bright side! A benefit I love as an effect of painting is that where someone may simply see a tree and a sky I see the colors I see how the yellow and orange is balances out by the blue of the sky, I see the black isn’t black at all but a mix of many colors how the sun makes the tree look warm and compliment the sky or whatnot. I find it interesting i hope everyone else is able to see the beauty too. I might sound like crazy or something but I was surprised when I listened to the end and how it really was something I always did but never questioned. Thank you for this video!
I’m not going to lie, this video actually made me cry. This is probably definitely the most important and helpful video I’ve watched in the last 5 years. I’m so grateful that you broke down this in such a way that it was easy to comprehend. I can’t even begin to explain how this information is everything I needed to hear about my process and journey towards my goals. I love that it can be applied to everything- not just art. This opened up my eyes to what I’ve been doing, which essentially has just been chasing the end goal with no real steps towards the process of getting there. I’ve been instinctively watching videos and looking at posts of people who are /at my current goal level/ to inspire myself and keep my motivation up, but then I would notice doing that would burn me out SO fast. I would start having negative thoughts about how the journey to get to said goal is exhausting and tedious compared to the goal. It’s all about dopamine! This is so informative. I’ve already set up steps to work on this to become addicted to the journey, addicted to the practice and the studying. Thank you! :)
Thanks, since I lose my home and friends in Turkey earthquake nothing was fun for me (ptsd) I wanna draw everyday I wanna study everyday but Im only drawing when i get inspired but I wanna change this I will improve myself thats why Im here from now I will draw everyday I promise
😭😭😭😭 I watched it all happen on the news and I was so sad (that is an understatement) for you guys. I am so sorry for what happened, and I hope that you can find peace in your life😭😭😭 Good luck on your art journey
i love this video and your other video “how to draw literally anything” i think the way you word things makes so much sense in my head and i like how you break down the processes of why before telling how THANK YOU!
This hits home. I took art 3 years in middle school and then fell into a deep depression Lexapro a SSRI reuptake inhibitor, has been bringing that motivation back for drawing and doing things, and mental health is very important. Most of the older generation learned to ignore mental stuff to suck it up, but I like to learn and have accepted myself.
this can go out for any hobbies or even schoolwork tbh. I've been having some problems with getting myself to sew and write, but after watching this video it made sense on why I was avoiding on doing my hobbies! so like this can basically work for anything as long I remember to praise myself for putting effort :D
This is such an awesome perspective. I really love it when artists emphasize the science going on inside of our silly little brains because it really does feel like magic sometimes. I have been really stumped on an illustration for the past few days and this video completely re-unlocked my desire (and love) for tackling each challenge I reach in my creative process.
Bro, im an art student and also discovered huberman and trying to follow his principles, so glad to hear others in the community pick him up and youre reading back notes and thoughts i made. The more of us know the better we can hold the line together
I was actually watching this vid on a coffee break during some head studies / lowkey procrastinating, but this helped me a lot to get hyped and WANT to get back to continuing the study. Thank you!
BE PRODUCTIVE!!! The ChecklistL . 1 more video - put it down after one more. . 10 - 20 star jumps/activity - Getting active releases dopamine faster and gets you more motivated. . Do one small task - Take a plate out of your room, anything tiny will give you more dopamine and want you to do more. . Create something fun and amazing that you enjoy. - It's less soul sucking and more fun, don't pressure yourself. . Ask somebody in your family if what you have created is good, or what they have to say about it. - I always get compliments from my mum when I do my art, and this makes me more inclined to do it again.
This was such an eye opener I don’t know why I haven’t looked at the science of why I’m so unmotivated now compared to when I was younger. Especially as a psychology student 😅 this video just reminded me that there’s psychology in everything
ur honestly becoming my favourite youtuber, i really needed this. ive been stuck in my depression for years now and im finally ready and able to come out of it. so excited to see my own growth im gonna become good at art like u!!!!!!!!!! :D
I think you should add something to incline at an angle your drawing sketchbook cuz 1) you avoid the drawing being off / elongated since u are looking at it at an angle 2) your back will thank you I had to comment seeing how you are drawing at your desk. I personally use a thicc book under one of those hard covers/binders with rings to add papers with holes. But I use this for my small A5 sketchbook. to draw in an A4 you can use a bigger binder or (like I do) the glass from a pictureframe inclined somehow
Learned a lot about dofamin (i for real don't know how to write it, im Russian) from this video. Thanks a lot for creator of it, because sometimes, you know that something is bad, but you just can't fight it because you don't know how it works. Thanks again for the creator of this video. It helps a lot.
4:30 funnily enough that doesn't work with me it takes me hours to motivate myself to watch something even when I like it and it takes me months to finally get myself to watch a new show, let alone a movie
As a beginner artist this really opened my eyes on the significance of mindset, for over a decade I struggled with a fixed mindset and I never took art seriously until last year. Even now I struggle with the capability to complete art and study it effectively. This video really helped me a lot on realizing that my reward system was effed up, so thank you for opening my eyes to also the fact that the art process is immensely more rewarding that the product itself. The work is what makes us artsists, artists, and not some AI bot that can steal work in 0.005 seconds. You’re the first RUclipsr that helped me understand that what was wrong my whole life wasn’t me necessarily but my approach with art, and it’s also comforting to know that you also recently have been taking art seriously. A bunch of times I see artists who have done it their whole lives so it’s hard to find someone who recently found their way back :) Never stop making videos dude, you’re helping others out which is invaluable, good luck on your art journey too man!
Drawing addiction causing me to be late for work and neglect other commitments in my life im slowly spiralling into ARTopia oh and i have authritis in my hand and wrist Thank you dopamine!
I’ve had depression since I was a teenager so I delved into less than savory lifestyles from an early age. For me, the instant dopamine spikes are caused by my phone use, drug use (nothing too crazy but I do take kratom and highly caffeinated teas on a daily bases), and alcohol use. I crochet because it is more mindless and easy to do but I really miss the motivation I used to have to try new things and delve into things that take longer like painting and filling out sketchbooks. I’m not gonna beat myself up about the things I do to feel baseline good because I do that enough. Instead, I’m gonna be glad that I still have the motivation to seek out helping myself. I’m gonna keep trying to take breaks from things that give me instant gratification, even if I have days where I fail immensely. This video was a great reminder that it’s time to work on some neglected neural pathways.
its crazy the amount of shit we have to come up with to compensate the predatory nature of social media and the things it stole from us, like the drive and passion
This video is so helpful and is so well written! You speak in a way it's very easy to understand and you really inspire me to take action, because now I know my mind can be trained with really achivable tiny habits. I´ve been taking notes from this video and I already wrote 6 pages, that's how useful it is, thanks for real!!! 🌟🌟
This was genuinely so well made and really helped me to feel reassured in working hard/ putting in that effort over so many short term things- I’m gonna go out and tackle my goals! It was such a great way to visualize it all
I've had this video on my "watch later" playlist for 5 days, because I wasn't motivated enough to watch it. While watching I was bored. But just the fact that I managed to make myself watch this video means I can follow your advice. I've never heard of you before, but thank you for making this.
Thank you! I’m in art school and have problems with depression, but I want to work hard and draw lots! Your videos are so helpful, and you are so well informed!
I REALLY needed this video because for the past years I have been less motivated to draw and I keep on remembering on how addicting I was to drawing in middle school and elementary to the point were I would draw during class and of course I would get in trouble but I didn’t care I love drawing and I miss that feeling. Thank for making this video for people that needed this.
I actually only started taking drawing realy seriously a few months back when I ditched social media from my life. Since then it goes rather well. There was one point at which I felt like I was going backwards and couldn't do anything. I almost stopped drawing, since it took such an effort and the result was terrible. Luckily that only lasted two weeks or so. Your videos really motivate me. Most drawing channels on YT talk about very advanced things and take it all for granted. Those instructors don't seem to udnerstand my situation. You on the other hand do talk about issues that I have. Your videos already gave me a lot of motivation and inspiration and that's very helpful. Thanks!
As someone with ADHD- I rarely see neurotypical people with artistic drive. We all have hyperfixation on our hobbies and they're often the escapism. But the issue is that you can't really choose your obsession and condition yourself to be obsessed with something. I used to love drawing when I was locked in my room for 19years and now I'm 33 and I work in animation- I see drawing as something stressfull related to my job and performance. I don't think I will ever love it again. Pop psychology about dopamine won't really help - especially if You're already neurodivergent or struggling with depression or anxiety. There's milions of reasons why someone likes the activity or not.
YOU are one of the few people out here that give useful advice. Most videos only beat around the bush and make you watch for so long only to tell you generalized things. You're doing great bro! Subbed! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Getting harrassed, pushed around, and hit in school ruined my self esteem and confidence and made me fearful. After graduating, I started hanging out more with an old friend who got me back in shape and helped me be me again. I stopped drawing so long ago and it hurts to think. Your video genuinely helped and wasn't just the cookie cutter, "find your motivation!" Videos Thank you bro
As someone with adhd that’s constantly riding the dopamine rollercoaster, I was once so obsessed with a book series that while I was waiting to buy the last one I couldn’t do literally anything because of the withdrawal. Dopamine is like a self-made drug and we should abuse it
I hate when that happens. It's like being stuck in limbo or a glass box. You know you have so many other things you can or should do, but your brain locks down because it just wants ~THAT ONE THING~. 😖
This video is so cathartic for me because I applied these principles to Dark Souls years ago. When I first got the game I remembered bashing my head against the first boss, dying constantly, and I gave up. Tried again more recently and focused on the small things, such as trying to dodge a hard attack three times in a row or simply getting it down to 3/4 of health and you know what? Taking joy in these little things made the game so much more enjoyable. Killing the boss actually became the saddest part, not the dying, because I knew there was a lesson in every death, and I came back a better play each time. So yeah, this video is making a lot of sense to me and I’ll apply it to my drawing!
Wow. This was actually an incredibly entertaining video man 😂 I've began drawing about 4 days ago and I'm still feeling greatly motivated right now. I'm currently drawing everyday for about 1-3 hours and the progress I'm making each day makes me extra motivated to continue. I have been practicing my drawing heads today and I got a huge dopamine rush when I compared what I drew this morning vs tonight and this video actually helps a lot in understanding how to use this dopamine to your advantage. I'll refer back to this video whenever I start to hit a wall in motivation for sure. Thank you so much for this video, this is exceptional 😂
last year i was doing really well, i got some recognition from those i see better as me; Or sometimes outperforming them in certain tasks. This year, i did worse, so i wondered what i did to motivate myself last year. This video helped me remember because this was pretty much my mindset, havent even watched your channel back then either
I have ADHD too and I always read such comments, Ik how hard it is even building a habit but I'm sick of the "I have ADHD thus I can't do it" thoughts, not only from myself but from others too. I tend to just literally forget what I wanted to do/learn/study, so I do it every time when I think of it, even if it's in the middle of eating, that has actually helped me a lot, or just setting an alarm for later if I'm at work or somewhere else and just do it then, even if I don't want to, just force me to do it. Idk if that's helpfull in any way but yeah… maybe it helps someone who may end up reading this
I dont think I have ADHD, But I have a really hard time focusing and motivating myself. When ever I want to draw I just watch tutorials until late, But I want to be able to draw SO bad but I just can't get myself to do it. And whenever I do draw I end up comparing myself to the tutorials and being disappointed. I made something yesterday, I haven't fineshed it and tbh I don't think I play too, I was proud of it fir a little bit until it got to the rendering then I just gave up, and the only reason I even started the drawing was because one person said my art was nice, and apparently that gave me 11 hour motivation until it ran out. Anyways good luck everyone
@@luffylovesmeat1948the problem is that with adhd i often can‘t force myself to do it. when i don‘t want to do it, i stand in front of a huge wall and just can‘t get over it. because my motivational system doesn‘t work like others system. extrinsical motivation is a concept that doesn‘t work for me. if i can‘t do something you can say you give me 1000 € and i still can not force myself to do it. and that‘s a huge problem in my day to day life.
I have adhd and this is just an excuse. ADHD is actually a high performing mind. You just need to stop trying to fit into the non-adhd world. And what he talks about in the video is exactly how our brains work. ADHD brains are even more susceptible to dopamine highs. Just stop using it as an excuse and start using it as a reason. Start getting distracted from everything else by procrastinating with drawing instead of doing chores.
It remembers me about RSD Tyler philosophy of breakups. He says that breakups are tough, but when that happens, you start to improve yourself like crazy, so, it's a good thing, not bad. The focus is in the getting better, in the pursuit (of being a better man or artist), not in the bad emotions.
One of the rare few videos that I actually felt like I learnt something from. Thank you and the algorithm for recomending me this. Putting this into practice IMMEDIATELY!
I can't begin to describe how much I needed this video :") I'm in a downfall in my life generally and in my art, especially, and this video basically brought back all my senses ! Thank you so much 🫶🏻 love your content 🙏🏻💕
"... I was not necessarily around in Michelangelo's time..." Sounds like something a vampire who was definitely around in Michelangelo's time would say.
I've seen tons of videos on "how to get motivated" and they all say things like "just do it!" And it doesn't work, this video is a motivation goldmine!
I think its so ironic that those speaker type people say something along the lines of: “motivation isn’t real and I dont need it, I get the work done because I dont want to look at myself in the mirror as a quitter”
Like, cool bro, you just described what motivation is
I think it is important to focus on building discipline over motivation, which I think is the point of the videos you're describing. Discipline is the ability to force yourself to do something even when you don't want to do it, when you have no motivation. It's when you don't give yourself the choice not to do the thing.
However, if you can also find ways to motivate yourself to more naturally want to do difficult things, that is a major bonus.
Doesn't work for me ! 😂
@@Omlet221these are people that do not understand the basis of the diversity of human experience. They do not acknowledge other people's experiences can be totally different then theirs, and may never be able to understand it. So many people do not get this paradigm and the only way to give an advice is by projecting their own experience onto others. Another thing about those people is that they do not need motivation because they have a better overall neurotransmitter stability and makes them less impulsive and the more in control of themselves, I know friends like that, they never had any problems 'forcing themselves' to do things, anything they want to do or need to do just comes naturally and have no specific difficulty to go out of their way to do it. This is a god given gift in my opinion.
@@thenew4559yep 100%
Motivation quite often comes after you already start.
Discipline gets the ball rolling, motivation keeps it moving.
I actually am a dopamine deficient rat.
I'm a dopamine deficient pelican, but I understand where you're coming from mate
You’re brave brother live with head high
underrated comment
I actually am a dopamine deficient retard
@@skinkshamerI am a dopamine deficient cat
the 10,000 hour rule has kept me going for years now. it doesn’t matter if your bad at a skill right now. do it for long enough and you will get good at it. thats just how our brain works.
The 10,000 rule isn't correct. Improving is about pushing yourself to the limit and getting out of your comfort zone. 10,000 hours of practice is pointless if it isn't good practice.
@@ryderbourque7582What is good practice? Art is subjective. So what you might say is good, might be bad for someone else or vice versa. It isn't a sport.
Something that should also be mentioned is that when you are forcing yourself to continue, make sure when you are almost done that you are having fun or change to something more enjoyable before you finish. If you finish and stop drawing and find that to be reliving, like "few, I'm finally done" your brain will start to associate you being done as the dopamine because you wanted to be done so bad. So make sure that when you are done that you had a good time and that getting up isn't reliving.
Charles Duhigg's habit process. Very good observation ♥
Ok this is good point, but isn’t finishing like the peak?
@@dorothygladsjo3510 I think so, thats why when you finish drawing you want to be happy with what you completed/drew and not feel like it was a chore to draw something. There are two different peaks, one is where you HAVE to do something like school and when you complete it you are happy but didn't enjoy it. The second one is where you lets say needed to practice anatomy, when you are completed you want to have enjoyed the whole process and not just the "yay I did it and never want to again."
On this line of thinking, I'm beginning to suspect that finishing one drawing and then just making a quick (but proper) start on another, before the break, will help put the value onto the process rather than the end result.
Really I think a lot of people attach emotionally to one particular end of the process or the other (excitement of starting, or satisfaction of finishing) and that's imbalanced so it's also kind of good to reinforce that they go together.
@dorothygladsjo3510 No, the peak is the entire process itself. That's what the whole video is about. Dopamine peaking after being *done* with the process means you'll just be rushing to finish... You'll still be focused on the destination/result instead of the journey/process.
If you were happy during the *process* of creating, then of course you'll already find something to be happy about with the finished piece. And, if not, then you can look back at what you told yourself *during* the art process and repeat it: "I'm one step closer to being a better artist than I was before starting this."
dopamine defficient rat is my spirit animal
💀💀💀😭😭😭 same
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i thought it was bad to say spirit animal
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There was a point in time where I was hyper-motivated by art. I’m talking hours and hours of drawing every day just because I loved it. The biggest drive for me was the satisfaction of creation. It didn’t have to be a masterpiece either. Whether it was a construction that looked really good or finding colors that blended well together, when something small worked, it made me want to try the next thing.
What changed for you? I was that way too, then I stopped maintaining art as a habit, so my perfectionism took over whenever I'd sit down to work on something, or I just wouldn't start at all out of fear of the process
@lizardqueen6041 Could it have been a negative critique taken too personally for you? Especially if it was someone closer to you...
Man, that's a blessing.
@@lizardqueen6041 A big part of it is I've simply gotten busier over the years. I definitely understand having to overcome the perfectionist barrier though. The way I get over it is usually to tell myself to just make something. Even if it is very bad. I believe that in order to make something really great you gotta make some bad art first. Its part of the process.
@@Dragonaiisperfectionism is the killer of progress, or so they say.
I had a whole bunch of horrible things happen, but one bad line when I was inking a comic stopped me from doing comics for years. On top of everything else it was the line that broke the artists back lol
Now I'm just starting to find that passion again. Time to ride the wave haha
The very final statement in the video: “Don’t spike dopamine prior to engaging in effort, AND don’t spike dopamine after engaging in effort. Gain dopamine from the effort itself.”
This is such amazing (and underrated) advice, and that really is the foundation of becoming addicted to making art.
I had to write it down in my notes because it was such a an amazing piece of insight.
How does this work in practical terms though, like does this mean before I draw I shouldn't do anything fun / gives me dopamine and after I draw I shouldn't either? I don't get it
@@ReblazeGaming It means don't give yourself those instant hits of dopamine, such as scrolling on social media, watching TV, or playing video games because they will throw your brain's reward system off balance. In practice maybe that looks like leaving your phone in the other room or having a specific place dedicated to drawing so you're not tempted by distractions. Instead of dopamine "hits", maybe incorporate more "baseline" activities to put you in a better headspace (like stretching, eating nutritious food, reflecting on what you just drew, meditation, etc). The actionable parts might look a little different for each person, but the goal is the same: develop good habits and find pleasure in the pursuit itself.
@@ReblazeGaming i think what he means by not "spiking" dopamine is just consumption of media. Like, don't watch TV, and more importantly don't go on your phone and scroll through social media immediately before or after drawing
@@niko-ef8hqthanks for the great explaination, I was hella confused, I’m stupid
Lots of people call dopamine "the pleasure hormone", but I think a better term to understand how it actually works is "the motivation hormone". It's what motivates you towards the things that give you pleasure, it's not the pleasure itself (that's mainly caused by other hormones, like serotonin).
Dopamine is happiness:)!!
I think the first time the dopamine hits are during the things that give pleasure, but after that is what u said, the motivation.
That's right
This is a big reason why depression can be deadly, If you're literally not motivated to live (unaliving is definitely a complete opposite response of basically everything. Body does everything it can to live. The fact that the brain can hit this point is wild in itself and depressing.) then what are you going to do? Dopamine and Serotonin are both problems in various mental health issues, which explains why depression is such a co-morbid.
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We live in a world where everything and everyone is vying for our attention. Companies employ psychologists and other experts to hook us, making it challenging to stay motivated. One tip that has worked for me is to trick your brain. Decide on something you want to do-read a book, learn a Rubik's Cube, go for a run-and tell yourself you'll start for just five minutes. Use a timer that's not on a phone or tablet, then dive in. If five minutes seems daunting, start with one minute, or even just 30 seconds. Once you've tricked your brain into starting, you'll often find that an hour has passed before you know it. As someone diagnosed with ADHD, I know it's possible. You've got this!
I'm sure it's beneficial to but may I ask why you suggest not using a phone or tablet timer?
@@crimsondrake6453 so you dont get destracted by all the other thibgs your phone does. It's very easy to turn on your phone with one goal and then end up doing something else.
@midnightfire9277 Exactly! I typically use my Garmin watch. If using a timer on your phone, you're likely to receive a notification or or think of an excuse to search for something. Then, all of a sudden, 45 minutes have passed.
I also believe people are misdiagnosed for having ADHD. There has been a huge spike during the last 3 years, and now there is a shortage of medication for those who have struggled since childhood. Our attention spans are getting worse due to all the content that we're being bombarded with on a daily basis.
Thank you, this does work! ❤
Thank you very much sir
"Don't spike dopamine before engaging an effort and don't spike dopamine after engaging an effort. Learn to spike dopamine from effort itself."
Damn, that's some of the best advice I've ever heard in my life.
This isnt an art skill. This is a life skill. Im currently failing classes and Im going to use this to improve my grades and art. Thanks man :)
I’m in the same boat, we can do this!
@FrostyFlakee how's it going we need the update
@nake770 I actually forgot this video existed 😭
I've been off school for awhile, but thanks for the notification so I dont forget xD
@@FrostyFlakeeIn case you did forget again, have another notification!
You know what happened while I listened to this video?
I picked up my iPad and began to draw. For the first time in a month.
Thank you.
Having adhd, i also think this is a perfect explanation for how i felt before my diagnosis. People with adhd usually have a lower level of dopamine production in their brain leading to low impulse control, higher vulnerability to addiction and lack of motivation.
my psychiatrist always preferred using terms like "symptoms of adhd" because adhd is really just a blend of things that create a measurable effect that we can compare in data sets. for instance I have a genetic quirk that causes me to underproduce dopamine which in turn causes those symptoms of adhd. I also under absorb serotonin and over produce cortisol. Idk im just fascinated by this stuff.
@@jacobbarnett9956 hey so, not to take jabs at your therapist but you might just have adhd lmao, cause one upon a time a lead psychiatrist in my city said “sorry I only see symptoms” and I’m very much indeed autistic, so like never be scared of identifying with others with adhd or neurodivergent folks, cause we all help each other navigate our “symptoms of adhd”
@@jacobbarnett9956yea as someone diagnosed with "adhd" I'm gonna say your psychiatrist was onto something personally. There might likely be something to it as some people are just statistically born with shorter attention than others. but we absolutely live in an environment that instills adhd-like behavior in us as well (like compulsively checking phone). we also have social media groups that "support" your "neurodivergency" which can be good, but it can also enable you to overidentify with your symptoms. Anyway I'm sure it's a balancing act. Good luck out there hombre
@@sdws17 you can’t get adhd, you either have it or you don’t, like it doesn’t matter what environment your in you can’t get adhd by looking at your phone, that doesn’t even sound right
There’s a bunch of people who are just struggling to understand themselves and trying to say “oh well some people just have symptoms for their whole life” makes no sense, they are one of us and leaving one is to fend for themselves alone is horrible, I’ve been there and won’t allow anyone else to be alone, we are a community and all are welcome
@@sdws17 ADHD is not just having a poor attention span. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder (meaning one is born with it) characterized by poor working memory, low attention span, low processing speed, impulsivity, and can also include other symptoms such as sensory sensitivity/avoidance/seeking, poor emotional regulation, etc.
An ADHD diagnosis requires an IQ test and a long neuropsychological assessment to accurately diagnose (nowadays, at least. in the past, general practitioners were handing out these diagnoses like candy). Someone can have some of these symptoms but also not have ADHD. Yes, in this era of technology we're seeing more and more people with short attention spans and addiction to digital media, but this isn't always indicative of a neurological disorder.
But yeah, I do agree with you that nowadays some of these neurodivergent communities can cause some people to overidentify or become complacent in their disorders. A lot of people I've met in those circles are fully convinced they are unchangeable and blame everything on their condition and I just don't think that's okay. It's hard to say this without generalizing but many of us who are mentally disabled do have cognitive limitations, yes, but we are also capable of so much.
This is the best title to a video I’ve ever seen in my life.
Yeah good title but weak music
thats what im saying
@@Ky7xoThere was no music lol
No cap 🧢
You need music to focus?@@Ky7xo
For the last four years of my life, I hated going to school and had no motivation for anything; just watched TikTok all day. It made me so depressed because every day felt the same and I had no bigger picture, goal, objective, or purpose . I quit all social media and decided to pick up software engineering and just went on to learn all there was about computers. When I wasn’t learning, I would do nothing, which forced me to WANT to learn. I unknowingly did exactly what you explained in this video, and it’s cool to see what was actually going on in my brain during this time. The spark that made me change was realizing most of our lives or at least a big portion of it is spent at a job. And I already hated school, so I couldn’t imagine being somewhere I didn’t want to be for most of my life. I decided to pick a career where I could learn and become better every day, so that going to work was just me perfecting my craft by practicing it . Instead of going to work because I have to for the money and then get home and enjoy a little bit of the time that’s left in my day.
Also, chasing your dreams/passions makes life so much easier. I used to hate waking up, because I knew what the day had in-store. But now I wake up eager to chase my passion of getting better everyday and “Leveling Up”. You’re just always in a better mood. Bad things don’t bother you as much. You have this inner peace of purpose. You know who you are and it brings so much peace. I used to think peace was like a monk way of thinking. But peace is just the absence of anxiety. You can have both peace and an exciting life!
thank you ?? this literally made me 'figure it out' no idea how to explain it. @@wewonbro1620
good job!
this isnt just a drawing vid, its a self improvement vid. thats why i love these. thanks alot for making the videos you do. :)
Exactly what I was thinking very well made and motivational.
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listening to this sparked a realization in my head: too many of us focus too much on the desired destination (in this case reaching X level of skill) and forgetting that we can enjoy the journey there too.
"Instagram's algorithm had my sense of humour down to perfection"
first meme "when you peg him after he comes back from his Amsterdam trip and he doesn't squirm and bite the pillow anymore"
you're my kind of people
I’m adhd and often have episodes of depression due to dopamine deficit. Despite getting so much better at art everytime i could get into drawing (since I actually learn a lot when i’m not drawing), and feel so good at the end of the session. I always feel so inmidated to pick up the pen the next day. My anxiety just rockets to the sky, every time.
*intimidated, i mean.
Oh my god I'm the exact same way! I'm so glad it's not just me 😅
Like I feel like getting started is soooo hard unmedicated. Recently because of my depressive episodes my therapist suggested getting medicated ASAP and it's made suchhh a difference.
Sending you luck (and dopamine lol)
Two things that could be useful are the book The Body Keeps The Score and the idea of taking boring breaks, those two things have changed my life. The Body Keeps The Score is a book on trauma and the ways people can heal from it, useful for depression too, though of course, this book is extreme and goes into extremely dark subjects so a fair warning there if you venture into it. The other thing, boring breaks. Taking a break where you do nothing and stare at a wall or outside until you're bored and want to do something else (like drawing). This has helped me tremendously but was extremely hard at the beginning due to me realizing that a large reason of not wanting quiet was due to trauma and blah blah blah. So... both those things helped me since they also worked in tandem. If you have unresolved trauma, it means you'd have some sort of conscious or subconscious protective or numbing measures, i've had plenty. Basically.... it's a long and difficult journey but worth it. And, if it isn't trauma, consider why you fear the pen, take careful steps to ease that fear
Same. I feel this way because all I can imagine is that I could have been much farther in skill level if I could keep up. I struggle with being judgmental. I also get creatively burnt out and if my ADHD search for interest/novelty isn't stimulated, then it's a million times harder.
Starting is the hardest part. And that can't be understated in just how difficult it is for ADHD or anyone with Dopamine struggles. Depression suffers this too for likely the same reason.
Delete social media
Can not state enough how beneficial it is to just do something you REALLY don't feel like doing. I've been doing charcoal drawings everyday for a few months now, and there are times I get off work and have nothing left in me, but I do the drawing anyway, and usually 5-10 minutes in I can feel the power surging through my body. It's like magic.
Great video dude, you're killin' it
The struggle is when you have less than nothing to push past that super "I don't want to." Doing the thing is the way to fix it, but there are some people who lack ability to "do" which is the problem I've noted never gets addressed by almost anyone.
I guess you could say if you can still do a thing, even though it feels like you have nothing, you have 0. Where as some people have -5 and genuinely can't.
There are a lot of discussions about how doing things activities and lowering the entry level of how much can help build up ability to put energy towards it. And that if you have something like depression or similar, best thing you can do is do things. But picking what things you actually can do, assuming the tank is on -5 or similar is the hard part.
Using energy actually gains energy, if it is something you haven't already been doing. IE, if you have been sick and resting physically, resting from that would be getting up and doing something, which would help energy levels, because they deplete when you do nothing. If you've been super creative and drawing for hours and hours, a stretch break isn't just good for your body, but your entire process, because it's a switch from the previous state from inactive physically and active mentally to more inactive mentally and active physically.
@@vixxcelacea2778 Could you explain a circumstance in which someone starts with -5? I could see someone in a war torn country having real problems, or someone locked in a cage in a murderers basement.
It sounds to me like excuses, repeating a story over and over in one's head as to why one can't do something.
My personal motivation is if I don't put effort towards my artistry everyday, then I'm going to live and die my entire life being impoverished, a wage slave for my mortal entirety. Having no plan b is quite the motivation. I believe a lot of people out there can do more than they think. But hey, that's what separates some of us at the end of the day.
@Splosiv Why are you here then? If you don't want to do it, then don't, no one asked you.
@Splosiv "even if you're not feeling it, keep showing up." -- that would sum up exactly what my comment was meant to infer.
@Splosiv As was I about what you wrote, haha. All good, hope you have a good day
Friendly reminder to all my nerodivergent peeps. Not everyone has a normal level of dopamine. If you have ADHD, YOU ARE THE SECOND RAT. You do not have the actual chemical necessary to be motivated. Don't beat yourself up over it, and don't try to fix it using methods made by and for people who DO have that dopamine. This guy has some great advice, just remember to be kind to yourself and find the best ways to help you and ur brain.
It sucks because I can really want to do something, and be highly motivated to do it, but then for some reason I just can't. And it's like that for everything.
People really don't understand what this is like, they think they do (I guarantee someone will respond to this explaining how everyone has this, or think it's just demotivation that you can overcome, or suggest an easy solution) but they don't understand. It's not the same
It's like trying to sail a boat with a net instead of a sail
@@Liliphant_ thank you, this is a really good image for helping understand adhd procrastination ❤
While everybody is different and it definitely can be harder for some people than it is for others. If you start out telling yourself that you literally can’t then you never will. There may be something there that does make it harder but the placebo effect will make it impossible
@@stephenartigues6027 i despise this. You don't tell a person with no legs to "believe in themselves! ^°^" until they grow back. Why is it any different just because you can't see the parts they are missing?
Idgaf if you meant this with good intentions. You're blissfully ignorant of the struggles people face on a day to day basis and the fact you think people with these often crippling conditions didn't try there absolute hardest believing that they /could/ do it, just like everyone else, only to HATE themselves when they are physically unable to is very very telling to the kind of privilege you have.
If you don't know what you're talking about. Keep your mouth shut. No one wants to hear abelist garbage spill from someone who has never faced the pain they do on a daily basis.
@@stephenartigues6027 and there's the guaranteed response lol
I'm old enough to have known life without social media. I was always drawing and loving the process. When social media came around I believed all the beautiful art would inspire me. I was shocked how lately I've found myself staring at the blank page, with no desire to even begin. What you've said about getting use to a quick fix from social media is the answer! THANK YOU!!
This video be like "science, science, science..." and then "There's this guy ZUCC. And Zucc had me by the BALLS" 😂
Zucc sucks
Pro artist here...Just wanna say great video dude ! During my beginner years I was actually motivated mostly by my end goal (to break into the industry and become a fulltime artist). But after I achieved it, I realized its not so fun after all. So Im learning to fall in love with the process more, it definitely makes the whole thing more enjoyable. Also having a healthy sleeping schedule, proper rest and exercise helps a lot too for the overall well being. I neglected a lot of those before. Anyway thank you for confirming this info for me :)
12:51 This is so true. I used to struggle a lot with demotivation (still do) and I always used the "art block" excuse as a way to comfort myself in that position. But this was horrible for my art process because every time I didn't reach a goal I would get frustrated and stop drawing for days or weeks, the longest one was almost 9 months.
Nowadays when I feel demotivated I just grab a pencil and start drawing anything from mind, sometimes even when I can't visualize anything I just grab some random ref on Pinterest and draw them. And yes the majority of them turn out UGLY asf, but curiously after a 40min or hours, I feel refreshed and a little more energized to draw again. It's like when you're really sad and you have this heavy weight on your shoulders. but then you cry, and cryyy, and then after you feel a little better because you released some of that tension.
This is a harsh reminder to artists that you do need to sleep 😭😭
I have adhd and i think what i did to overcome my art block might help. I used to struggle with the idea of sitting for long periods of time and drawing because the amount of effort that goes into drawing with the risk of it being bad terrified me. I started by spending a minuet on drawing then 2 then 3 and id make hundreds of these drawings until i started doing big projects again. So if i didn't feel like drawing I'd say to myself "ill make 1 or 2 before bed" and usually id start making more because id get so sucked into it
I don't even draw. I just clicked on this video to see if some of these tips could apply to me and my own hobbies. And im so glad I clicked, cause you just told me everything I needed to hear. Thanks for making this video
Being creative is hard work. Artists that have already developed amazing skills may seem like it’s easier for them but that isn’t true. At one time, they were at the same level you are. If you’re telling yourself it’s harder for you to draw than it is for others, you’re lying to yourself. Don’t waste time looking for the magic solution. Just keep drawing. Keep trying to draw something you struggle with. Everything in life that is difficult becomes easier with practice. Everything. The reward isn’t actually your results, the reward is the knowledge and skill you gain along the journey.
Clicked to learn how to draw better, ended up getting the most important life lesson for living in the 21st century 🙏
Please, always remember BALANCE IS THE KEY.
I had to quit drawing because for 2 years it became my comfort zone, an addiction to escape from reality and miss family events, trips, medical appointments etc. I was constantly in bed drawing all day and night. I quit in January, since then I maybe did 3/4 drawings, only when I was sick and forced to be in bed. My life is much better now 😌 I replaced compulsive drawing with exercise and quality time outside ❤️
When i was still a child, almost everyday i spend day and night to draw, i never tired of it, i really addicted to drawing and i really love it, but all those feelings disappeared bit by bit as i grew up.
I really need that kind of habits now, i need to fall in love again to drawing like i used to be.
Art block ?
when you mentioned dopamine levels i thought this was gonna be just another video in praise of dopamine detox. and i really love that it wasn't! you presented an idea of using dopamine levels in a constructive way and i really haven't seen it put this way before. i'm naturally dopamine deficient (so yeah i AM that rat lol) and after finding out i have drug-resistance to any helpful meds i've been feeling incredibly hopeless. but i can see how your method could be really helpful for me, so i'm excited to give it a try! really it's about shifting your focus to the possibilities around you instead of constantly fighting the things you struggle with or cannot change about yourself. so glad i found you and your video!
The truth is this: Da Vinci never ate unless he drew at least one finished portrait. Such motivation cannot be avoided.
That last part about how instead of focusing on “THIS IS HORRIBLE” instead you focus on “I see where I can do better, let’s try again!” Is something I seem to be really able to do! I never seem to be getting as upset as other artist I see where they rip up there pieces or such, although nothing wrong with it! I always have been really good at looking on he bright side! A benefit I love as an effect of painting is that where someone may simply see a tree and a sky I see the colors I see how the yellow and orange is balances out by the blue of the sky, I see the black isn’t black at all but a mix of many colors how the sun makes the tree look warm and compliment the sky or whatnot. I find it interesting i hope everyone else is able to see the beauty too. I might sound like crazy or something but I was surprised when I listened to the end and how it really was something I always did but never questioned. Thank you for this video!
I’m not going to lie, this video actually made me cry. This is probably definitely the most important and helpful video I’ve watched in the last 5 years. I’m so grateful that you broke down this in such a way that it was easy to comprehend.
I can’t even begin to explain how this information is everything I needed to hear about my process and journey towards my goals. I love that it can be applied to everything- not just art. This opened up my eyes to what I’ve been doing, which essentially has just been chasing the end goal with no real steps towards the process of getting there.
I’ve been instinctively watching videos and looking at posts of people who are /at my current goal level/ to inspire myself and keep my motivation up, but then I would notice doing that would burn me out SO fast. I would start having negative thoughts about how the journey to get to said goal is exhausting and tedious compared to the goal. It’s all about dopamine! This is so informative.
I’ve already set up steps to work on this to become addicted to the journey, addicted to the practice and the studying.
Thank you! :)
Yeah. Keep going, keep pushing!!!
Just appreciate yourself for doing the work itself in the moment, and see the magic happen.
Thanks, since I lose my home and friends in Turkey earthquake nothing was fun for me (ptsd) I wanna draw everyday I wanna study everyday but Im only drawing when i get inspired but I wanna change this I will improve myself thats why Im here from now I will draw everyday I promise
im sorry for your losses mate, i believe you'll be succeed what you wanted. just keep going.
@@mxmrcr thank you ❤️
😭😭😭😭 I watched it all happen on the news and I was so sad (that is an understatement) for you guys. I am so sorry for what happened, and I hope that you can find peace in your life😭😭😭 Good luck on your art journey
That sucks man :( Im sure youll achieve your dreams.You gotta keep going even though life kicks you in the nuts when you least expect it
@@Gibmeprimogemss thank you so much :) I just saw your message sorry
i love this video and your other video “how to draw literally anything” i think the way you word things makes so much sense in my head and i like how you break down the processes of why before telling how THANK YOU!
I clicked on the video like this I wasn't the type of person to get up at 3:00 a.m. to draw and cry like a broken perfectionist
The thumbnail was amazing it got my dopamine rushing.
This hits home. I took art 3 years in middle school and then fell into a deep depression Lexapro a SSRI reuptake inhibitor, has been bringing that motivation back for drawing and doing things, and mental health is very important. Most of the older generation learned to ignore mental stuff to suck it up, but I like to learn and have accepted myself.
this can go out for any hobbies or even schoolwork tbh. I've been having some problems with getting myself to sew and write, but after watching this video it made sense on why I was avoiding on doing my hobbies! so like this can basically work for anything as long I remember to praise myself for putting effort :D
This is such an awesome perspective. I really love it when artists emphasize the science going on inside of our silly little brains because it really does feel like magic sometimes. I have been really stumped on an illustration for the past few days and this video completely re-unlocked my desire (and love) for tackling each challenge I reach in my creative process.
Bro, im an art student and also discovered huberman and trying to follow his principles, so glad to hear others in the community pick him up and youre reading back notes and thoughts i made. The more of us know the better we can hold the line together
I've recently been thinking about the connection between exercise and creativity. Great video!
I was actually watching this vid on a coffee break during some head studies / lowkey procrastinating, but this helped me a lot to get hyped and WANT to get back to continuing the study.
Thank you!
This video highlights the exact problem I have been having and was put together very well, great video!
Thank you for putting this video together. Compiling the information and relating it to art was really helpful.
this totally changed the game for me. I am so glad this wasn't another " just do it" video on youtube. thank you so so so so so much bro
BE PRODUCTIVE!!! The ChecklistL
. 1 more video - put it down after one more.
. 10 - 20 star jumps/activity - Getting active releases dopamine faster and gets you more motivated.
. Do one small task - Take a plate out of your room, anything tiny will give you more dopamine and want you to do more.
. Create something fun and amazing that you enjoy. - It's less soul sucking and more fun, don't pressure yourself.
. Ask somebody in your family if what you have created is good, or what they have to say about it. - I always get compliments from my mum when I do my art, and this makes me more inclined to do it again.
This was such an eye opener I don’t know why I haven’t looked at the science of why I’m so unmotivated now compared to when I was younger. Especially as a psychology student 😅 this video just reminded me that there’s psychology in everything
ur honestly becoming my favourite youtuber, i really needed this. ive been stuck in my depression for years now and im finally ready and able to come out of it. so excited to see my own growth im gonna become good at art like u!!!!!!!!!! :D
There is a great quote i cant remember where i saw it, sayting "dont count the hours ,but make the hours count" . IT motivated me alot.
I think you should add something to incline at an angle your drawing sketchbook cuz 1) you avoid the drawing being off / elongated since u are looking at it at an angle 2) your back will thank you
I had to comment seeing how you are drawing at your desk.
I personally use a thicc book under one of those hard covers/binders with rings to add papers with holes. But I use this for my small A5 sketchbook.
to draw in an A4 you can use a bigger binder or (like I do) the glass from a pictureframe inclined somehow
Learned a lot about dofamin (i for real don't know how to write it, im Russian) from this video. Thanks a lot for creator of it, because sometimes, you know that something is bad, but you just can't fight it because you don't know how it works. Thanks again for the creator of this video. It helps a lot.
4:30 funnily enough that doesn't work with me it takes me hours to motivate myself to watch something even when I like it and it takes me months to finally get myself to watch a new show, let alone a movie
As a beginner artist this really opened my eyes on the significance of mindset, for over a decade I struggled with a fixed mindset and I never took art seriously until last year. Even now I struggle with the capability to complete art and study it effectively. This video really helped me a lot on realizing that my reward system was effed up, so thank you for opening my eyes to also the fact that the art process is immensely more rewarding that the product itself. The work is what makes us artsists, artists, and not some AI bot that can steal work in 0.005 seconds. You’re the first RUclipsr that helped me understand that what was wrong my whole life wasn’t me necessarily but my approach with art, and it’s also comforting to know that you also recently have been taking art seriously. A bunch of times I see artists who have done it their whole lives so it’s hard to find someone who recently found their way back :) Never stop making videos dude, you’re helping others out which is invaluable, good luck on your art journey too man!
Bro hitting us with the jump cuts and dopamine edits in an anti-free-dopamine video. 💀💀😭😭
Thanks dude, this is applicable to much more than drawing!
Drawing addiction causing me to be late for work and neglect other commitments in my life im slowly spiralling into ARTopia oh and i have authritis in my hand and wrist Thank you dopamine!
wish i had this problem 🤞
Sounds very good ngl
Takes practice
I’ve had depression since I was a teenager so I delved into less than savory lifestyles from an early age. For me, the instant dopamine spikes are caused by my phone use, drug use (nothing too crazy but I do take kratom and highly caffeinated teas on a daily bases), and alcohol use. I crochet because it is more mindless and easy to do but I really miss the motivation I used to have to try new things and delve into things that take longer like painting and filling out sketchbooks. I’m not gonna beat myself up about the things I do to feel baseline good because I do that enough. Instead, I’m gonna be glad that I still have the motivation to seek out helping myself. I’m gonna keep trying to take breaks from things that give me instant gratification, even if I have days where I fail immensely. This video was a great reminder that it’s time to work on some neglected neural pathways.
dude i love this channel so so much
its crazy the amount of shit we have to come up with to compensate the predatory nature of social media and the things it stole from us, like the drive and passion
This video is so helpful and is so well written! You speak in a way it's very easy to understand and you really inspire me to take action, because now I know my mind can be trained with really achivable tiny habits.
I´ve been taking notes from this video and I already wrote 6 pages, that's how useful it is, thanks for real!!! 🌟🌟
This was genuinely so well made and really helped me to feel reassured in working hard/ putting in that effort over so many short term things- I’m gonna go out and tackle my goals! It was such a great way to visualize it all
I've had this video on my "watch later" playlist for 5 days, because I wasn't motivated enough to watch it. While watching I was bored. But just the fact that I managed to make myself watch this video means I can follow your advice. I've never heard of you before, but thank you for making this.
Thank you! I’m in art school and have problems with depression, but I want to work hard and draw lots! Your videos are so helpful, and you are so well informed!
lol dude my brain just fucking expaaaaaaanded lik fuuck
I REALLY needed this video because for the past years I have been less motivated to draw and I keep on remembering on how addicting I was to drawing in middle school and elementary to the point were I would draw during class and of course I would get in trouble but I didn’t care I love drawing and I miss that feeling. Thank for making this video for people that needed this.
My adhd dopamine deficient brain is dying right now 🤣
this actually helped me so much, ive genuinely seen an improvement in my art that i never thought i would see, thank you sm 🙏
You have just said what I needed to hear. Great video, thank you so much
I actually only started taking drawing realy seriously a few months back when I ditched social media from my life. Since then it goes rather well. There was one point at which I felt like I was going backwards and couldn't do anything. I almost stopped drawing, since it took such an effort and the result was terrible. Luckily that only lasted two weeks or so.
Your videos really motivate me. Most drawing channels on YT talk about very advanced things and take it all for granted. Those instructors don't seem to udnerstand my situation. You on the other hand do talk about issues that I have. Your videos already gave me a lot of motivation and inspiration and that's very helpful. Thanks!
As someone with ADHD- I rarely see neurotypical people with artistic drive. We all have hyperfixation on our hobbies and they're often the escapism. But the issue is that you can't really choose your obsession and condition yourself to be obsessed with something. I used to love drawing when I was locked in my room for 19years and now I'm 33 and I work in animation- I see drawing as something stressfull related to my job and performance. I don't think I will ever love it again. Pop psychology about dopamine won't really help - especially if You're already neurodivergent or struggling with depression or anxiety. There's milions of reasons why someone likes the activity or not.
On the positive note- the thing that is really inspiring for me is Lynda Barry and her approach to spontaneous drawing.
Bro literally just gave us the secret to unlocking our ultimate art potential
the only thing i feel when i draw is anger
I can tell that you are genuinely experiencing this through the video! That's awesome, dude. Keep it up!
YOU are one of the few people out here that give useful advice. Most videos only beat around the bush and make you watch for so long only to tell you generalized things.
You're doing great bro! Subbed!
🤜🏻🤛🏻
Getting harrassed, pushed around, and hit in school ruined my self esteem and confidence and made me fearful.
After graduating, I started hanging out more with an old friend who got me back in shape and helped me be me again.
I stopped drawing so long ago and it hurts to think.
Your video genuinely helped and wasn't just the cookie cutter, "find your motivation!"
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Thank you bro
As someone with adhd that’s constantly riding the dopamine rollercoaster, I was once so obsessed with a book series that while I was waiting to buy the last one I couldn’t do literally anything because of the withdrawal. Dopamine is like a self-made drug and we should abuse it
I hate when that happens. It's like being stuck in limbo or a glass box. You know you have so many other things you can or should do, but your brain locks down because it just wants ~THAT ONE THING~. 😖
This helped a shitton. Now, I can't go 1 hour without practicing on sketching and practicing on anatomy. Thanks so much, bro.
Imagine describing michelangelo as "pretty good"
This video is so cathartic for me because I applied these principles to Dark Souls years ago. When I first got the game I remembered bashing my head against the first boss, dying constantly, and I gave up. Tried again more recently and focused on the small things, such as trying to dodge a hard attack three times in a row or simply getting it down to 3/4 of health and you know what? Taking joy in these little things made the game so much more enjoyable. Killing the boss actually became the saddest part, not the dying, because I knew there was a lesson in every death, and I came back a better play each time. So yeah, this video is making a lot of sense to me and I’ll apply it to my drawing!
loved the outro (video too)
Wow. This was actually an incredibly entertaining video man 😂
I've began drawing about 4 days ago and I'm still feeling greatly motivated right now. I'm currently drawing everyday for about 1-3 hours and the progress I'm making each day makes me extra motivated to continue. I have been practicing my drawing heads today and I got a huge dopamine rush when I compared what I drew this morning vs tonight and this video actually helps a lot in understanding how to use this dopamine to your advantage. I'll refer back to this video whenever I start to hit a wall in motivation for sure. Thank you so much for this video, this is exceptional 😂
beautiful. centered. now get addicted to editing…..
This is the first time I have understood this ‼️ Thank you ❤
another goblish masterpiece
last year i was doing really well, i got some recognition from those i see better as me; Or sometimes outperforming them in certain tasks. This year, i did worse, so i wondered what i did to motivate myself last year. This video helped me remember because this was pretty much my mindset, havent even watched your channel back then either
Crying in ADHD
I have ADHD too and I always read such comments, Ik how hard it is even building a habit but I'm sick of the "I have ADHD thus I can't do it" thoughts, not only from myself but from others too.
I tend to just literally forget what I wanted to do/learn/study, so I do it every time when I think of it, even if it's in the middle of eating, that has actually helped me a lot, or just setting an alarm for later if I'm at work or somewhere else and just do it then, even if I don't want to, just force me to do it.
Idk if that's helpfull in any way but yeah… maybe it helps someone who may end up reading this
I dont think I have ADHD, But I have a really hard time focusing and motivating myself. When ever I want to draw I just watch tutorials until late, But I want to be able to draw SO bad but I just can't get myself to do it. And whenever I do draw I end up comparing myself to the tutorials and being disappointed. I made something yesterday, I haven't fineshed it and tbh I don't think I play too, I was proud of it fir a little bit until it got to the rendering then I just gave up, and the only reason I even started the drawing was because one person said my art was nice, and apparently that gave me 11 hour motivation until it ran out. Anyways good luck everyone
@@luffylovesmeat1948the problem is that with adhd i often can‘t force myself to do it. when i don‘t want to do it, i stand in front of a huge wall and just can‘t get over it. because my motivational system doesn‘t work like others system. extrinsical motivation is a concept that doesn‘t work for me. if i can‘t do something you can say you give me 1000 € and i still can not force myself to do it. and that‘s a huge problem in my day to day life.
I was thinking the same when he mentioned dopamine xDDDDDD
I have adhd and this is just an excuse. ADHD is actually a high performing mind. You just need to stop trying to fit into the non-adhd world. And what he talks about in the video is exactly how our brains work. ADHD brains are even more susceptible to dopamine highs. Just stop using it as an excuse and start using it as a reason. Start getting distracted from everything else by procrastinating with drawing instead of doing chores.
It remembers me about RSD Tyler philosophy of breakups. He says that breakups are tough, but when that happens, you start to improve yourself like crazy, so, it's a good thing, not bad. The focus is in the getting better, in the pursuit (of being a better man or artist), not in the bad emotions.
Next time just say instant gratification
Shush
Great video my dude, thank you. I will absolutely be taking some of this stuff on board.
Outta curiosity wanna ask if ya go to the gym as well as focuisng on art?
yeah i've always been into gym and sports and all
One of the rare few videos that I actually felt like I learnt something from. Thank you and the algorithm for recomending me this. Putting this into practice IMMEDIATELY!
0:37 i dunno man, black dont crack
No. Just no
I can't begin to describe how much I needed this video :")
I'm in a downfall in my life generally and in my art, especially, and this video basically brought back all my senses !
Thank you so much 🫶🏻
love your content 🙏🏻💕
"... I was not necessarily around in Michelangelo's time..." Sounds like something a vampire who was definitely around in Michelangelo's time would say.
Never thought id finally hear someone not talk shit about motivation, congrats my man, you did your research!