If you liked this video, I recommend you watch these related videos too: 1) How To Stay Focused - The Key To Being Extremely Productive & Clear-Minded 2) Time Management - How To Get More Time In Your Day 3) How To Motivate Yourself - The Trick Behind Lasting Self-Motivation 4) Willpower - Scientifically Proven Techniques to Increase Willpower
i was asked by my psychiatrist to listen to Marianne williams. which i did for a couple days. when i saw your site and decided to listen to some of your videos. your clarity and your process of explaining things has me hooked. i'm thinking about following your videos and learning how to correct my psychology. which is such a mess. i have been lost for 57 years and need something to change me. the medication i started a month ago isnt doing anything but shutting me further down. thanks for your knowledge.
+robert borges By this point you should have all the motivation you need because you have no choice. I hope that doesn't sound too harsh... Come on Robert you can do it and its going to be amazingly fulfilling after all those years. Do what I do, every night before you go to bed, put on your headphones for maximum concentration and watch one of Leo's videos. Stay with him and go through everything he says and apply it with your imagination to your own circumstances. And when you finish the video, you kind of think yourself positively to sleep. Good luck sir, its all down, up and on you.
I'm astonished when you said you're 57 man ! Me too! I enjoy very much his videos and just when I had a severe anxiety and depression last year ( Im seein a psychiatrist too ) I bega changing but Im resisting so much! ) My main purpose is to meditate regularly and practice mindfulness - whatever guide you choose to follow is just great and so obvious !!lol. One great guy to tch at YT and is recomeended By Leo is Shinzen |Young...just listen!! Well that, if you feel that meditation can be of some help to you. Before I watched some videos of Leo I was already into meditation but not as regularly that I - or anyone -should. Im a quite inteligent guy...I read a lot of literature and philosophy I even have a Phd on philosophy), I travel by motorcycle, have nice ideas, exercise almost every day and Im aware Im above the average form of thinking....generally speaking. But my behaviour towards somethings is somewhat childish, imature. My emotional inteligence is still very raw. My depression and anxiety also helped me - by force - to bend and see that only through reasoning Im not going to overcome somethings, that's why I face budhism and taoism as a very deep knowledge of human psychology. You don't have to be religious - that's up to you -, but the standpoints of the, so called taoism and the zen budhism are very wise. But this words of mine had only the intention to - humbly - share and contribute with you whaterever you're going through. Greetings from Rio de Janeiro :-) ( sorry for my english mistakes cause it's not my native language )
Before i started watching you i used to drink smoke play games and watch youtube for like 10 hours a day. Now about half year later my day routine is training,meditating,reading books and self develop eatch 1 hour a day and i cant imagine not doing that because all of those things not only are really good for me they also give me pleasure so i no longer am focused on goals only but also get pure enjoyment out of it ^^
Sedona-Method (Video-Content): 1. Can I just allow to feel this feeling? (Yes/No) 2. Could I let this feeling go? (Yes/No) 3. Would I let this feeling go? (Yes/No) 4. When would I let this feeling go if I could? (Now/later) (repeat this how often you want, maybe needed 4-10 times) B. Visualize yourself leaving from your location and starting the new (un)wanted activity. Thx much Leo. Lets summarize all YT-Vids!
You get so much hate these days but I have been listening to you for a couple of years and my life has slowly improved and grown massively since then. I still come back to your old videos and find myself learning something new. Thank you!
I want to let you know, your video was so effective, that i never finished it, the first few minutes changed me, and now i want to finish my application to Waterloo! Thanks.
This works :) Nothing beats procrastination better than TAKING ACTION! I also want to recommend the Procrastination Elimination Method by John Isaac... it changed my life forever.
Quick Tip: never sleep before WRITING down what specifically you will do tomorrow to get closer to your goal. A lot of times we don't take action because it seems there's a lot to be done. But if you actually write down a manageable fraction of the end result, your brain sees it as doable and you're more likely to do it. Plus after you do something you WROTE down beforehand, makes you feel good and more likely to repeat the cycle.
"I don't really need to study"....."I *could* study" *gets down to studying* applies the *5 more pages rule* and *finishes a full 40 page lesson without a single break* !!!
This is nice and refreshing coming from a former procrastinator. I always watch videos like this and they always just say something and tell you to do it. Like steps or whatever. I KNOW that. I just can't bring myself to do it! They tell you to break up the assignment. What if I don't even want to look at it? Or they tell you starting is the hard part, but not how to start it. Knowing about my fears is good and all, but it doesn't help if I can't do it. I'll try this method tomorrow and see how it goes. Thank you!
SUMMARY - Actulized - How To Stop Procrastinating - A Step-by-Step Process For Busting The Worst of Procrastination The cure from procrastination is action in spite of the resistance The more you procrastinate the worse it gets Whatever you resist it is within you any resistance contains a must, should or need to do it. You have resistance because you have a negative movie in your head, getting in motion when you procrastinate there is a inner conflict within you: must/should/need vs. procrastination Tell yourself you dont have to do it. Give yourself the possibility to choose. You dont have to do nothing you think you have to. Accept that you have choices Allow the feeling of resistance. allow yourself to feel the resistance. Once you stop running away from it its not as bad as you think it is your mind exaggerates and catastrophizes your resistance Release emotions with sedona method: ---> sedona method videos ask yourself: 1. can I just allow myself to feel this feeling? Feel it really 2. Could I let it go? No ->Could I let this feeling go in theory? 3. Would you let it go If I could? 4. When would you let it go if you could? Do this a couple of times Reversive Sedona: 1. Could you allow yourself to get excited about this activity? Is it possible to get excited? think about one thing that would make you excited and feel it 2. Take five to ten minuets making a visualization doing this activity. visualize yourself doing this activity, especially the beginning (EG. getting up, going to the car etc..) Focus on the starting because this is the hard part. Visualize getting in action. Become a watcher, a observer of your procrastination in action. Step outside yourself and watch yourself procrastinating, just observe. As you become conscious of your procrastination most resistance dissipates Self sabotage stops when being aware because it happens unconscious baby step it, start small. If you have a big project to do just take the first little baby step. Tell yourself to not do it at all, start really small doing less than you want to do like only a few reps in gym or only 10 mins of tax work, only 5 mins of reading... allow yourself to start small, below your goal Thanks Leo
I have to say I love how you simplify the thought process by breaking it down. I always laugh at the way you explain things. It's so simple but true. I need to hear these things thank you.
Baby steps really help, I started an assignment yesterday and today I just did a little bit more. I can really feel the momentum building inside of me.
You have such an empathetic and intuitive way of explaining human psychology. You really seem to understand my thought process, which is a lovely reminder that, regardless of your reasons for procrastinating, the struggle is quite similar for many people. You do an amazing job and deserve your own talk show. It's too bad that network television doesn't have much of an interest in helping people get up and away from the T.V. and on with their lives. You, however, do. You're a humanitarian hero. I struggle financially, emotionally and organizationally. You've videos have already helped me move closer to my desired version of myself. I'm intelligent and morally driven in my life and career goals. When I become financially stable enough to support you, I most certainly will. I hope that anyone who finds great success due to the help you provide remembers to come back and give credit where credit is due. Surely, we should take pride in doing what was necessary ourselves, but putting us in a mindset that will allow for such fulfillment and success is so valuable. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much, Leo!
the procrastinating concept explained by you is an extraordinary concept, 1. I improved a lot in my academics 2. I am successful in any work I accept You changed me a "lot" Leo Thank you.
This is extraordinary. I am an enormously intractable, pathological procrastinator; procrastination has actually ruined my life in the past. This video has been extremely helpful. Thank you!
I'm ruining my life by procrastinating everything. It's been a part of my life for probably nearly a decade now (i'm 20, so i started pretty young). Some of these tips are very helpful and its not just like "do this and its done". You speak differently and approach this nicely. I've stopped smoking weed for a week now because I feel guilt doing it as it makes me procrastinate even more. I'm depressed as i'm still not in university, whilst all of my friends are and i'm trying to stop this procrastination and get that University application but its so hard for me. I'll force my self to write my personal profile for a bit, then I feel as if it is terrible and switch to something else. My family thinks i'm a failure right now and that I am not motivated to go to University but the thing is; i am so motivated to go, and I really, really want to go to university but I can't show that motivation to my family as.....there is nothing to show. I'm slowly taking the procrastination away though, I can feel it; but its still not enough. I always try to stay positive, but sometimes I just loose it.
Enzo Treny it is best to align with people that are doing things in the moment. They will carry you along until you pick up speed and take off on your own.
You're right sir Leo. There's this tension and resistance building up inside me whenever I procrastinate---words like difficult, panic, hard, come up to my mind. Now I am practicing your advice and I am doing the baby steps. Sometimes I try to think that I am doing it for someone else so the tension would be less. I hope I can change my life and eventually, affect others, and then creating a ripple effect towards the world. Thank you for all your videos sir. Love, from the Philippines.
This is hands down the most powerful video on the subject of procrastinating I have ever seen. WOW! This made my stagnant mood take a complete 180. Thank you Leo!
The first step is often the hardest in whatever task I undertake its like a mental block that only does harm. I tried a steps you mentioned with good effect, practicing the technique is in my daily plan. Thx Leo
The idea of those ‘no choice’ words like “must” and “have to” are so true. Where I have been in situations where someone has told me (though not in these actual words), “You _must_ say “yes” to this! “No” is not allowed!”, the resistance comes fighting back with a vengeance, even though saying “yes” and doing the “yes” might be the best option! I find myself reading sentences replacing all the “have tos”, “got tos”, “musts”, and “shoulds” with “cans”, “coulds”, etc. “Will” is an excellent word, but “can” still leaves the door left ajar! 😉 I have become quite good at it, as it just rolls off the tongue quite naturally by now as I read off the - ahem - “adapted” sentences! 😁 I do worry a lot though. I do need to - no wait! - I _can_ just get on and just do it to the best of my ability and not worry about thing so much. The doing comes _before_ the inspiration. Great video, Leo.
I needed that confirmation of it being acceptable to take baby steps. When you have infomercials, like the exercise program, "Insanity," I would feel guilty, if I couldn't or didn't feel like doing the entire hour. If I did do the hour, because I wouldn't gradually start into a regiment that I enjoyed and on my pace, I wouldn't want to do anything the next day. Also, I would choose to feel guilty, when I heard the expressions of "Go hard, or go home" and similar sayings. However, to people who have never traveled the course or have been off the course for so long, "Going Hard" is hard to do on day 1. Thanks Leo
Procrastination is an extremely strange phenomena, iv been battling with it for years now. I will tell you why its not just as simple as laziness. I have taught myself Chinese up to the pre-intermediate level, then I went to China for a year and studied it further in University, while there I was also teaching English classes. I go to the gym without fail 3 times a week, I used to do it 5 times but i was getting too many injuries. I have recently learned the Cyrillic alphabet and am now practicing blind typing it as a preparation for learning Russian. I do this daily, just as I keep up with my Chinese. I do these things consistently because I enjoy doing them and there is no formal authoritative structure in place that evaluates my progress or lack thereof. This causes me to be in a complete relaxed mindset about these activities. However when it comes to my Software Engineering degree that I'm basically on the brink of finishing I am extremely self sabotaging. I'm currently doing 6 years over a degree that normally takes 3. It's not because I'm stupid, its because on one hand I don't like IT that much and on the other hand I feel this immense pressure to perform. It paralyzes me. I have fantasies about just dropping out and going out into the world, but that would be incredibly stupid at this point. When I was little I procrastinated too, but school was a lot easier back then. I studied the day before a test and did fine. The IT degree however requires you to put in effort each day for an extended period of time to build a huge project. This is where my procrastination became real evident. Had I endeavored to do a more theoretical degree I would not have the problems I have now. Its a lot easier to sit down and read a book than to create a program. When I was a kid I was also much more impressionable, the fear of my teachers and parents was keeping me in line. Once I reached a certain age, say 20, I began to lose that fear and without that fear there is only one thing that can substitute that drive, motivation. But how can you be motivated doing something you despise? The reality of the situation was making itself known to me, my entire being could no longer walk the path that I was pushed upon. In the end I believe that procrastination is an indication of how aligned your current life is with your real interests. My biggest fear is that I will become poor and achieve nothing in life, however I believe that on the other side of ones greatest fear is enlightenment. I think life is telling me to jump into the abyss, but I'm not sure where its going to lead me, I have a faint feeling that there will be happiness, but all I see now is darkness.
+colloredbrothers .... I can relate to what you wrote there! Don't let the pressure bother you! You're stronger than that! ... What helps me right now is actually meditation.. and I really like Deepak Chopra.. He has some nice advices and meditations as well. So check him out if you want! Best wishes!
It's almost like some emotions are very shy, the more you ponder and the more attention you give them the more they seem to fade. When I'm upset over something, considering I can be very irritable, I often try to trace why exactly I'm upset and from there I explore the exact source of my anger and consider if it is a worthy of negative emotion. By the time I get to the exploration bit my anger is usually extinguished significantly. It's kinda cool.
1. Let the resistance runs through you and feel it. 2. ask "could you", "would you", "when" 3. Visualize yourself doing it 4. Observe your procrastination, watch and observe yourself
Thank you, I only discovered your videos today, I knew I had a lot to get done, so much it was overwhelming and nothing was getting done, trying to motivate myself has been a real challenge...I decided on a small task, folding the massive pile of washing, I visualised a clean dining table and how good that would be, then I looked at the washing and felt it was too much, so I said, OK, let's fold the towels only.....Now the whole pile is folded and put away
My minds in a state of being overwhelmed. Every thing seems intemadating. It's not always like this but what I need is to be able to stop being overwhelmed, forcing myself to do something ends up just making it worse
That was a great video. Very great concepts I never thought about before. I am going to try the suggestions on my procrastination problem. I keep putting off practicing my violin. When I'm finished writing this comment I am going to go into my practice room and practice before bed instead of saying tomorrow. Thank you
Thank you for this video!!!!!! usually when i had to study i would literally hold it off until the very last second and it really hurt my grades at times. and i also watched your videos on focus and distractions because when i would finally go to study i would go do something two seconds later. so thanks for that one!!!!!
Yes it's really helpful.. I used to be procrastinated and whenever I resist to do something, I'll tell myself, ok, I'm gonna have one smoke and start to do it! But it never works and I'm now addicted to smoke which creates a new problem to deal with...
I really like your video!!! This is the first one I watched and I agree with everything! And I really like the way you talk, it's easy to listen. Thank you and please keep doing what you're doing!
Introduction to Procrastination (00:00) Understanding Procrastination as Resistance (01:50) ⭐ Changing Your Mindset About Tasks (04:20) Allowing the Feeling of Resistance (05:39) Using the Sedona Method to Release Resistance (07:00) Generating Excitement About Tasks (10:03) ⭐ Visualization Technique for Starting Tasks (11:36) Becoming an Observer of Your Procrastination (13:09) Starting with Baby Steps (14:41) Conclusion and Further Resources (16:09)
I agree with what you have said about the mind starting to resist when someone tells you what to do. But I do not start to think like you have said about the gym example that it is sweaty etc. I am starting to think that if I am going do this the person that told me is going to believe he has power over me. Deep inside I know it is a false belief. But I want to take action from the inside and not by something initiated from the outside because then I feel like I am reacting instead of creating. (dealing right now with finding a job vs. finding your purpose and everybody pushes me to find that job )
Thank you for your videos, they are extremely helpful and important. I'd watch more but I believe there's something I should/need/want/will be doing right now.
I set a timer for 60 minutes and did nothing but my chemistry homework the entire time while ignoring all distractions. One thing I found useful, since whenever I'm doing homework I have the urge to get up and do something else, was to write down whatever it was I wanted to do. I will do all those things I was tempted to do but after my hour of productivity.
how to deal with a job which underestimates me and my mind says " oh this is easy job, I know how to do, I' ll do later", but that later never comes. thank you.
This video is awesome.. Of course... So many good points. I'm trying to work on my discipline but then I noticed I procrastinate. Looked up your videos and of course you had this topic.... I know this will help me... You are beyond a great teacher.... And from your last Video how to stop talking shit.. I took your advice go get some shit done 9 things 1 video and then come back and watch another video. I hope you can continue to make a big impact on the world.
I'm seeing thumbnails with your distinctive head popping up more and more around Google and RUclips. Hope that wasn't too forward, I love your stuff, keep it up!
I haven't been watching your videos for a while. This is again a great insight in the subject. Thanks for that :-) I liked it and left my note here as you asked.
You have actually helped me alot with going back on track with my studies after being procrastinating for months I now think I would feel better if i do it and its not something must be done 🙌🏻👍🏻 thanks alot for the valuable advices 💫❤ 2020'3'6
Acknowledging and accepting that you're procrastinating is a good way to release the emotional tension (guilt, frustration, anger, etc.) of not being able to do what you need to do when you need to do it. Then just find thoughts that feel better about the task. This is positive thinking, yes, but thinking positive is useless without first accepting what you're feeling and your problem right now.
7:24 Sedona Method Can I just allow myself to feel this feeling? This feeling of resistance. Could I let this Feeling Go? Could you let it go in theory? Would you want to let it go if you could? When would you let it go if you could? Do 4 to 10 iterations to dissipate resistance. 10:00 Accept positive emotion Could you allow yourself to get excited about this activity? Is is possible to get excited? What is one thing you can get excited about with it? Resistance dissipates as excitement comes up. 11:10 Visualization. Visualize yourself doing the activity. Emphasis on the beginning of it. Starting is the hardest part. Once you begin, you're done. You're just being in the flow. When you are consciously aware of something, then you are not going to be able to be self-sabotaging. Self sabotage only occurs unconsciously. If you are self-sabotaging, there is something that you are not conscious of. 14:51 Allow yourself to make the next possible step. Make it small enough for it to be able to be done. Just commit to staring at that script for 5 minutes.
Good and practical steps. Thank you for breaking down the mystery or should I say the fog of procrastination. These exercises may also lead to the root of the matter as we become watchers of ourselves and our emotions.
This video is very helpful as I have been in that situation several times. I know now how to turn that negative emotion in to positive results..thanks a lot Leo:)..you are amazing :)
Nice video dude! You had some good points that I've not heard many people touch upon e.g you don't HAVE to do the thing. Very interesting effect when you let into that feeling. Although watching a 'stop procrastinating' video is pretty ironically funny aha! Peace x
If you liked this video, I recommend you watch these related videos too:
1) How To Stay Focused - The Key To Being Extremely Productive & Clear-Minded
2) Time Management - How To Get More Time In Your Day
3) How To Motivate Yourself - The Trick Behind Lasting Self-Motivation
4) Willpower - Scientifically Proven Techniques to Increase Willpower
I'm watching this to procrastinate.
Same bro
6 years later, still going strong with that procrastination 💪💪
Lol watch it again!!
In a minute
Susie F I’m dead lmao
After the first tip I paused the video and got the whole day's work done immediately. Thanks!
im procrastinating by watching videos online about ending procrastination
Touché
i was asked by my psychiatrist to listen to Marianne williams. which i did for a couple days. when i saw your site and decided to listen to some of your videos. your clarity and your process of explaining things has me hooked. i'm thinking about following your videos and learning how to correct my psychology. which is such a mess. i have been lost for 57 years and need something to change me. the medication i started a month ago isnt doing anything but shutting me further down. thanks for your knowledge.
Thumbs up to you for not giving up after 57 years.
+robert borges By this point you should have all the motivation you need because you have no choice. I hope that doesn't sound too harsh...
Come on Robert you can do it and its going to be amazingly fulfilling after all those years. Do what I do, every night before you go to bed, put on your headphones for maximum concentration and watch one of Leo's videos.
Stay with him and go through everything he says and apply it with your imagination to your own circumstances.
And when you finish the video, you kind of think yourself positively to sleep.
Good luck sir, its all down, up and on you.
you can do it Rob, you always could! Keep up the progress.
I'm astonished when you said you're 57 man ! Me too! I enjoy very much his videos and just when I had a severe anxiety and depression last year ( Im seein a psychiatrist too ) I bega changing but Im resisting so much! ) My main purpose is to meditate regularly and practice mindfulness - whatever guide you choose to follow is just great and so obvious !!lol. One great guy to tch at YT and is recomeended By Leo is Shinzen |Young...just listen!! Well that, if you feel that meditation can be of some help to you. Before I watched some videos of Leo I was already into meditation but not as regularly that I - or anyone -should. Im a quite inteligent guy...I read a lot of literature and philosophy I even have a Phd on philosophy), I travel by motorcycle, have nice ideas, exercise almost every day and Im aware Im above the average form of thinking....generally speaking. But my behaviour towards somethings is somewhat childish, imature. My emotional inteligence is still very raw. My depression and anxiety also helped me - by force - to bend and see that only through reasoning Im not going to overcome somethings, that's why I face budhism and taoism as a very deep knowledge of human psychology. You don't have to be religious - that's up to you -, but the standpoints of the, so called taoism and the zen budhism are very wise. But this words of mine had only the intention to - humbly - share and contribute with you whaterever you're going through. Greetings from Rio de Janeiro :-) ( sorry for my english mistakes cause it's not my native language )
Before i started watching you i used to drink smoke play games and watch youtube for like 10 hours a day. Now about half year later my day routine is training,meditating,reading books and self develop eatch 1 hour a day and i cant imagine not doing that because all of those things not only are really good for me they also give me pleasure so i no longer am focused on goals only but also get pure enjoyment out of it ^^
Sedona-Method (Video-Content): 1. Can I just allow to feel this feeling? (Yes/No) 2. Could I let this feeling go? (Yes/No) 3. Would I let this feeling go? (Yes/No) 4. When would I let this feeling go if I could? (Now/later) (repeat this how often you want, maybe needed 4-10 times) B. Visualize yourself leaving from your location and starting the new (un)wanted activity. Thx much Leo. Lets summarize all YT-Vids!
You get so much hate these days but I have been listening to you for a couple of years and my life has slowly improved and grown massively since then. I still come back to your old videos and find myself learning something new. Thank you!
I want to let you know, your video was so effective, that i never finished it, the first few minutes changed me, and now i want to finish my application to Waterloo! Thanks.
This works :) Nothing beats procrastination better than TAKING ACTION! I also want to recommend the Procrastination Elimination Method by John Isaac... it changed my life forever.
there's only one and half minute video from john isaac and there's nothing much in that. is that one you're talking about or any other?
Quick Tip: never sleep before WRITING down what specifically you will do tomorrow to get closer to your goal. A lot of times we don't take action because it seems there's a lot to be done. But if you actually write down a manageable fraction of the end result, your brain sees it as doable and you're more likely to do it. Plus after you do something you WROTE down beforehand, makes you feel good and more likely to repeat the cycle.
nice tip
Great point. I procrastinate if I don't have a clear path ahead. Writing it down is the key!!!
"I don't really need to study"....."I *could* study"
*gets down to studying* applies the *5 more pages rule* and *finishes a full 40 page lesson without a single break* !!!
Wowee
The thing is, that doesn't really work with me. 1 page of theory could be hard to grasp and time consuming haha
best 16 minutes of procrastination ever. seriously, thanks
This is nice and refreshing coming from a former procrastinator. I always watch videos like this and they always just say something and tell you to do it. Like steps or whatever. I KNOW that. I just can't bring myself to do it! They tell you to break up the assignment. What if I don't even want to look at it? Or they tell you starting is the hard part, but not how to start it. Knowing about my fears is good and all, but it doesn't help if I can't do it.
I'll try this method tomorrow and see how it goes. Thank you!
Katspearl Do you still procrastinate today?
SUMMARY - Actulized - How To Stop Procrastinating - A Step-by-Step Process For Busting The Worst of Procrastination
The cure from procrastination is action in spite of the resistance
The more you procrastinate the worse it gets
Whatever you resist it is within you
any resistance contains a must, should or need to do it. You have resistance because you have a negative movie in your head, getting in motion when you procrastinate
there is a inner conflict within you: must/should/need vs. procrastination
Tell yourself you dont have to do it. Give yourself the possibility to choose. You dont have to do nothing you think you have to.
Accept that you have choices
Allow the feeling of resistance. allow yourself to feel the resistance.
Once you stop running away from it its not as bad as you think it is
your mind exaggerates and catastrophizes your resistance
Release emotions with sedona method: ---> sedona method videos
ask yourself:
1. can I just allow myself to feel this feeling? Feel it really
2. Could I let it go? No ->Could I let this feeling go in theory?
3. Would you let it go If I could?
4. When would you let it go if you could?
Do this a couple of times
Reversive Sedona:
1. Could you allow yourself to get excited about this activity? Is it possible to get excited? think about one thing that would make you excited and feel it
2. Take five to ten minuets making a visualization doing this activity. visualize yourself doing this activity, especially the beginning (EG. getting up, going to the car etc..)
Focus on the starting because this is the hard part. Visualize getting in action.
Become a watcher, a observer of your procrastination in action. Step outside yourself and watch yourself procrastinating, just observe. As you become conscious of your procrastination most resistance dissipates
Self sabotage stops when being aware because it happens unconscious
baby step it, start small. If you have a big project to do just take the first little baby step.
Tell yourself to not do it at all, start really small doing less than you want to do like only a few reps in gym or only 10 mins of tax work, only 5 mins of reading...
allow yourself to start small, below your goal
Thanks Leo
Sebastian thanks for your input
Man , really thk you man
I have to say I love how you simplify the thought process by breaking it down. I always laugh at the way you explain things. It's so simple but true. I need to hear these things thank you.
Baby steps really help, I started an assignment yesterday and today I just did a little bit more. I can really feel the momentum building inside of me.
BAM!! You said it perfectly @ 6:48-6:55. Been stuck in this loop for awhile.
Stop reading comments and get to work! NOW!!
But but.... Okayyyyyy.
+Sanjana Hegde you literally just made me finish my math homework. thank you.
AllAroundEverything You're welcome =D
Sanjana Hegde Same with me. I needed it.
THANK YOU!
You have such an empathetic and intuitive way of explaining human psychology. You really seem to understand my thought process, which is a lovely reminder that, regardless of your reasons for procrastinating, the struggle is quite similar for many people.
You do an amazing job and deserve your own talk show. It's too bad that network television doesn't have much of an interest in helping people get up and away from the T.V. and on with their lives. You, however, do.
You're a humanitarian hero.
I struggle financially, emotionally and organizationally. You've videos have already helped me move closer to my desired version of myself. I'm intelligent and morally driven in my life and career goals. When I become financially stable enough to support you, I most certainly will. I hope that anyone who finds great success due to the help you provide remembers to come back and give credit where credit is due. Surely, we should take pride in doing what was necessary ourselves, but putting us in a mindset that will allow for such fulfillment and success is so valuable.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much, Leo!
the procrastinating concept explained by you is an extraordinary concept,
1. I improved a lot in my academics
2. I am successful in any work I accept
You changed me a "lot" Leo
Thank you.
I'm gonna stop procrastinating next week so this video will probably be helpful.
This is extraordinary. I am an enormously intractable, pathological procrastinator; procrastination has actually ruined my life in the past. This video has been extremely helpful. Thank you!
I'm ruining my life by procrastinating everything. It's been a part of my life for probably nearly a decade now (i'm 20, so i started pretty young). Some of these tips are very helpful and its not just like "do this and its done". You speak differently and approach this nicely. I've stopped smoking weed for a week now because I feel guilt doing it as it makes me procrastinate even more. I'm depressed as i'm still not in university, whilst all of my friends are and i'm trying to stop this procrastination and get that University application but its so hard for me. I'll force my self to write my personal profile for a bit, then I feel as if it is terrible and switch to something else. My family thinks i'm a failure right now and that I am not motivated to go to University but the thing is; i am so motivated to go, and I really, really want to go to university but I can't show that motivation to my family as.....there is nothing to show. I'm slowly taking the procrastination away though, I can feel it; but its still not enough. I always try to stay positive, but sometimes I just loose it.
Enzo Treny it is best to align with people that are doing things in the moment. They will carry you along until you pick up speed and take off on your own.
you don't HAVE to go to uni, but you CAN.
Hi your 26 now how is life
You're right sir Leo. There's this tension and resistance building up inside me whenever I procrastinate---words like difficult, panic, hard, come up to my mind. Now I am practicing your advice and I am doing the baby steps. Sometimes I try to think that I am doing it for someone else so the tension would be less.
I hope I can change my life and eventually, affect others, and then creating a ripple effect towards the world. Thank you for all your videos sir. Love, from the Philippines.
This is hands down the most powerful video on the subject of procrastinating I have ever seen. WOW! This made my stagnant mood take a complete 180. Thank you Leo!
Your channels is so awesome! So much useful and not casual advices for free. I wish that I found it much earlier than it actually happened.
I REALLY needed this. Work overload, needed a reboot. I'll take it one day at a time and start moving forward.
This is the best channel out there ! You cured me and i’m i assume, a lot more. You are doing something very good and i thank you a lot for that
The first step is often the hardest in whatever task I undertake its like a mental block that only does harm. I tried a steps you mentioned with good effect, practicing the technique is in my daily plan.
Thx Leo
The idea of those ‘no choice’ words like “must” and “have to” are so true.
Where I have been in situations where someone has told me (though not in these actual words), “You _must_ say “yes” to this! “No” is not allowed!”, the resistance comes fighting back with a vengeance, even though saying “yes” and doing the “yes” might be the best option! I find myself reading sentences replacing all the “have tos”, “got tos”, “musts”, and “shoulds” with “cans”, “coulds”, etc. “Will” is an excellent word, but “can” still leaves the door left ajar! 😉 I have become quite good at it, as it just rolls off the tongue quite naturally by now as I read off the - ahem - “adapted” sentences! 😁
I do worry a lot though. I do need to - no wait! - I _can_ just get on and just do it to the best of my ability and not worry about thing so much. The doing comes _before_ the inspiration.
Great video, Leo.
The irony: I procrastinated watching this video. And now that I have watched i love it. Thank you for the important methods
Best video I've seen on this channel. So. much practical stuff, almost can't believe it all fit into less than half an hour.
I love you. You just changed my life. Peace man.
His is honestly some of the best advice I've had in a while, great video
I needed that confirmation of it being acceptable to take baby steps. When you have infomercials, like the exercise program, "Insanity," I would feel guilty, if I couldn't or didn't feel like doing the entire hour. If I did do the hour, because I wouldn't gradually start into a regiment that I enjoyed and on my pace, I wouldn't want to do anything the next day. Also, I would choose to feel guilty, when I heard the expressions of "Go hard, or go home" and similar sayings. However, to people who have never traveled the course or have been off the course for so long, "Going Hard" is hard to do on day 1.
Thanks Leo
Procrastination is an extremely strange phenomena, iv been battling with it for years now. I will tell you why its not just as simple as laziness. I have taught myself Chinese up to the pre-intermediate level, then I went to China for a year and studied it further in University, while there I was also teaching English classes. I go to the gym without fail 3 times a week, I used to do it 5 times but i was getting too many injuries. I have recently learned the Cyrillic alphabet and am now practicing blind typing it as a preparation for learning Russian. I do this daily, just as I keep up with my Chinese.
I do these things consistently because I enjoy doing them and there is no formal authoritative structure in place that evaluates my progress or lack thereof. This causes me to be in a complete relaxed mindset about these activities.
However when it comes to my Software Engineering degree that I'm basically on the brink of finishing I am extremely self sabotaging. I'm currently doing 6 years over a degree that normally takes 3. It's not because I'm stupid, its because on one hand I don't like IT that much and on the other hand I feel this immense pressure to perform. It paralyzes me. I have fantasies about just dropping out and going out into the world, but that would be incredibly stupid at this point.
When I was little I procrastinated too, but school was a lot easier back then. I studied the day before a test and did fine. The IT degree however requires you to put in effort each day for an extended period of time to build a huge project. This is where my procrastination became real evident. Had I endeavored to do a more theoretical degree I would not have the problems I have now. Its a lot easier to sit down and read a book than to create a program. When I was a kid I was also much more impressionable, the fear of my teachers and parents was keeping me in line. Once I reached a certain age, say 20, I began to lose that fear and without that fear there is only one thing that can substitute that drive, motivation. But how can you be motivated doing something you despise? The reality of the situation was making itself known to me, my entire being could no longer walk the path that I was pushed upon.
In the end I believe that procrastination is an indication of how aligned your current life is with your real interests.
My biggest fear is that I will become poor and achieve nothing in life, however I believe that on the other side of ones greatest fear is enlightenment. I think life is telling me to jump into the abyss, but I'm not sure where its going to lead me, I have a faint feeling that there will be happiness, but all I see now is darkness.
+colloredbrothers .... I can relate to what you wrote there! Don't let the pressure bother you! You're stronger than that! ... What helps me right now is actually meditation.. and I really like Deepak Chopra.. He has some nice advices and meditations as well. So check him out if you want! Best wishes!
Thanks! I'm adding this to my "watch later" list!
wow, text book procrastination xD
i procastianate on everything.. even writing comments on youtube... this is my baby step
It's almost like some emotions are very shy, the more you ponder and the more attention you give them the more they seem to fade. When I'm upset over something, considering I can be very irritable, I often try to trace why exactly I'm upset and from there I explore the exact source of my anger and consider if it is a worthy of negative emotion. By the time I get to the exploration bit my anger is usually extinguished significantly. It's kinda cool.
1. Let the resistance runs through you and feel it.
2. ask "could you", "would you", "when"
3. Visualize yourself doing it
4. Observe your procrastination, watch and observe yourself
Leo these lessons are absolute treasures!
you are thoughtful, and dedicated person. i know you have spent a lot of time to produce these programs and i really appreciate it. (from IRAN)
Thanks (from Vegas) :)
I will for sure enjoy allowing myself to procrastinate. Thanks Leo!
Good video. Made me think about some bad habits I have picked up through the last couple of years, and what to do to change them.
This is great! I took copious notes and plan to do the methods. Also, I subscribed. Thanks.
Sure enough, what you resist persists. Great video!
Thank you, I only discovered your videos today, I knew I had a lot to get done, so much it was overwhelming and nothing was getting done, trying to motivate myself has been a real challenge...I decided on a small task, folding the massive pile of washing, I visualised a clean dining table and how good that would be, then I looked at the washing and felt it was too much, so I said, OK, let's fold the towels only.....Now the whole pile is folded and put away
My minds in a state of being overwhelmed. Every thing seems intemadating. It's not always like this but what I need is to be able to stop being overwhelmed, forcing myself to do something ends up just making it worse
Focus on the next baby step only. Stop thinking about all the steps at once. Go one day, one hour at a time.
Actualized.org Maybe ADHD I hyper focus whats the solutions
Wow! Leo, I am making your talks a part of my life! Oh! Feeling supercharged and in stoppable!!
Thank you. Thank you for trying to help me, and everyone else.
I'm pretty sure this video just changed my life. I literally took a long page of notes. We'll see! Thank you! :)
what a powerful video!! really loved the steps
That was a great video. Very great concepts I never thought about before. I am going to try the suggestions on my procrastination problem. I keep putting off practicing my violin. When I'm finished writing this comment I am going to go into my practice room and practice before bed instead of saying tomorrow. Thank you
Leo, I think you're a genius. You videos inspire me.
Omg! procrastination is really painful I feel horrible when I do it. Thanks for this video!
This is the 4 th video I have watched and I am already noticed my mind talking to me in a way different thank you Leo
Thank you for this video!!!!!! usually when i had to study i would literally hold it off until the very last second and it really hurt my grades at times. and i also watched your videos on focus and distractions because when i would finally go to study i would go do something two seconds later. so thanks for that one!!!!!
Sir this video was extremly helpful.....I have no words to descibe how thankful i am....
Yes it's really helpful.. I used to be procrastinated and whenever I resist to do something, I'll tell myself, ok, I'm gonna have one smoke and start to do it! But it never works and I'm now addicted to smoke which creates a new problem to deal with...
Learned a lot from this video. Thanks for sharing those procrastination busting techniques!
thank you
I really like your video!!! This is the first one I watched and I agree with everything! And I really like the way you talk, it's easy to listen. Thank you and please keep doing what you're doing!
Thanks Alysa! More videos on the way!
Introduction to Procrastination (00:00)
Understanding Procrastination as Resistance (01:50) ⭐
Changing Your Mindset About Tasks (04:20)
Allowing the Feeling of Resistance (05:39)
Using the Sedona Method to Release Resistance (07:00)
Generating Excitement About Tasks (10:03) ⭐
Visualization Technique for Starting Tasks (11:36)
Becoming an Observer of Your Procrastination (13:09)
Starting with Baby Steps (14:41)
Conclusion and Further Resources (16:09)
you got me off the couch heading to my desk. This is really helpful! Thank you.
Thanks Leo... I feel lots of resistance so journalling it is going to be one of my first steps
"When you're consciously aware of something...Your not going to be self sabotaging".
Thank you...
I agree with what you have said about the mind starting to resist when someone tells you what to do. But I do not start to think like you have said about the gym example that it is sweaty etc. I am starting to think that if I am going do this the person that told me is going to believe he has power over me. Deep inside I know it is a false belief. But I want to take action from the inside and not by something initiated from the outside because then I feel like I am reacting instead of creating. (dealing right now with finding a job vs. finding your purpose and everybody pushes me to find that job )
First video of yours that i have seen. You are awesome man! Thanks
Omg yes I’m a little more excited. This helped me so much
Totally awesome u hit the nail on the head. I will have to remember to take baby steps.
Honestly the best video on that subject
Thank you for your videos, they are extremely helpful and important. I'd watch more but I believe there's something I should/need/want/will be doing right now.
I set a timer for 60 minutes and did nothing but my chemistry homework the entire time while ignoring all distractions. One thing I found useful, since whenever I'm doing homework I have the urge to get up and do something else, was to write down whatever it was I wanted to do. I will do all those things I was tempted to do but after my hour of productivity.
Omar Chahine Ty it helped ;)
how to deal with a job which underestimates me and my mind says " oh this is easy job, I know how to do, I' ll do later", but that later never comes. thank you.
I love you man ! You intelligently give such simple helpful techniques!!!
Thank you so much !
You are a mind Jedi! I wish they taught this stuff in school.
this, to me, is your most succinct, useful video
This video is awesome.. Of course... So many good points. I'm trying to work on my discipline but then I noticed I procrastinate. Looked up your videos and of course you had this topic....
I know this will help me... You are beyond a great teacher.... And from your last Video how to stop talking shit.. I took your advice go get some shit done 9 things 1 video and then come back and watch another video. I hope you can continue to make a big impact on the world.
Old-school Leo at his best.
I'm seeing thumbnails with your distinctive head popping up more and more around Google and RUclips. Hope that wasn't too forward, I love your stuff, keep it up!
Yes, it's a very distinctive head full of juicy self-help wisdom ;)
Actualized.org I will try this I hope it helps , procrastinating is hurting me
I haven't been watching your videos for a while. This is again a great insight in the subject. Thanks for that :-) I liked it and left my note here as you asked.
You have actually helped me alot with going back on track with my studies after being procrastinating for months I now think I would feel better if i do it and its not something must be done 🙌🏻👍🏻 thanks alot for the valuable advices 💫❤
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Must to do thingsin our minds build up resistance!
Much preferred the older version however this still has positive impact.
I’m really liking this video! Soooooo helpful already just listening this! Seriously!!
Acknowledging and accepting that you're procrastinating is a good way to release the emotional tension (guilt, frustration, anger, etc.) of not being able to do what you need to do when you need to do it.
Then just find thoughts that feel better about the task. This is positive thinking, yes, but thinking positive is useless without first accepting what you're feeling and your problem right now.
Thank you for taking the time & creating these awesome videos!! Y
7:24 Sedona Method
Can I just allow myself to feel this feeling? This feeling of resistance.
Could I let this Feeling Go? Could you let it go in theory?
Would you want to let it go if you could?
When would you let it go if you could?
Do 4 to 10 iterations to dissipate resistance.
10:00 Accept positive emotion
Could you allow yourself to get excited about this activity? Is is possible to get excited?
What is one thing you can get excited about with it?
Resistance dissipates as excitement comes up.
11:10 Visualization.
Visualize yourself doing the activity. Emphasis on the beginning of it. Starting is the hardest part.
Once you begin, you're done. You're just being in the flow.
When you are consciously aware of something, then you are not going to be able to be self-sabotaging.
Self sabotage only occurs unconsciously.
If you are self-sabotaging, there is something that you are not conscious of.
14:51 Allow yourself to make the next possible step. Make it small enough for it to be able to be done.
Just commit to staring at that script for 5 minutes.
Thank you so much! I've done a lot right after finishing this video.
Good and practical steps. Thank you for breaking down the mystery or should I say the fog of procrastination. These exercises may also lead to the root of the matter as we become watchers of ourselves and our emotions.
Exactly how I combat Procrastination!Superb!
This video is very helpful as I have been in that situation several times. I know now how to turn that negative emotion in to positive results..thanks a lot Leo:)..you are amazing :)
Nice video dude! You had some good points that I've not heard many people touch upon e.g you don't HAVE to do the thing. Very interesting effect when you let into that feeling. Although watching a 'stop procrastinating' video is pretty ironically funny aha! Peace x
Hey Leo can you please please please make a video on how to study or take notes effectively?
I need this too :(
Habesha g There is one, check it out
Thia video is extremely helpful.. I think it's informative aswell as very professional.
Thank you, Mark
you're freaking smart leo.
Very profound approach! Thank you!
I really needed this right now! Thank you!
Amazing video! Very powerful psychology!
Very smart. :) I love your videos! Keep up the great work!
This was super helpful, thank you very much