This is for everyone who wants a summary or are in a time crunch 🌻🌻🌻 1 ) make a time table 2 ) set healthy timetables ( don’t take more than you can chew) 3 ) recognise your distractions and try to eliminate them 4 ) have a side to do list next to you to record intrusive thoughts that come to your mind so you can write them down and get back to work 5 ) start with the hard and daunting tasks as they have the most resistance. You can also start with a quick easy thing first to get motivated and start on the bigger task 6 ) pomodoro method, tell yourself that you’re going to work on it for just 30 min or 10 min as starting a task is usually the hardest. I’d like to say add that taking care of yourself is also productive because done beat yourself if you procrastinate. Have a lovely week hope everyone is with their loved ones and doing alright in such turbulent times ❤️❤️
Ruby...I related so much when you said, if you are too ambitious, it can be demotivating and have a backlash effect on you! I’m a med student in korea and I’m literally piled up with work. I start my day by making a loooong list of everything I need to get done but end the end of the day, I don’t get much done, but I’m left with more worries, self-blame and low key depression. Love this vlog where you talk about these useful things! Let us not get defeated by this situation😂❤️❤️
You might already do this but, best way to arrange to do lists are; red, orange, green. More urgent to least urgent. ❤️🧡💚 If you make sure to complete all the red urgent tasks, and miss a few green ones or an orange, at least you did the hardest/most important stuff.
I agree with every word you said... I'm studying for chartered accountancy in India and I often stress about how much work I have to complete... This makes me so anxious that my productivity and motivation to study drops. Thanks Ruby for this vedio... You talked about some great points!
This is what I've NEVER understood about time tables. It is simply impossible to stay within the set time frame. Tasks for me always vary in time. So they basically become useless.
This was the main reason why I switched to To-Do lists. It's pretty flexible and allows you to accomplish tasks without any hassle. Also, check out the concept of time-boxing, it might give you some ideas.
Impossible to me, to be honest. I will get more stressed with time restriction because I know my brain needs time to understand things properly. I think I am pretty mental when it comes to study- I don't do " to do lists" but I have an idea of the subjects I want to study for the day. If I don't make it, I adjust the following day. Because I had some serious anxiety before, I became a bit more relaxed for my own sake. The truth is, with college, it is sometimes, hard to be super worried with aesthetic and beautiful notes, it is more important to be effective. I like beautiful notes - I always write, so it is important to be visually appealing- but the Instagram or RUclips perfect study notes, impossible. Sorry about my English, not my native language.
@@florazul-1191 I guess they work for me because I'm an intrapersonal learner and I like to plan my day beforehand. I can understand why these techniques won't work for everyone and that's fine because we're all different.
Perfect timing. I feel like I went from top student to bottom student because of the procrastinating that's festered around this quarantine period. I really hope I get over it soon because this year is my senior High School year and COVID has already made it stressful.
@@SoumilSahu So sorry for you! For the first time in a long time, I've finished the autumn break with half of my holiday homework overdue and uncompleted. It's ruining me. :(
Don't stress too much about it most people are going through the same thing let's just try to gradually get back into it. I'm in a similar situation, I used to put in 100% effort into studying then as soon as we got quarantined I couldn't bring myself to touch my books. I only completed online homework that was being marked.
@@Ayot793 Thanks, I never knew how bad it was until I started messaging my class of 2020 group. Turns out, nearly everyone is in the same boat. I hope the teachers understand this. I almost want the year to continue into 2021 just to give us more authentic time once this is all over.
Same- except procrastination is so second nature to me- luckily I procrastinate big tasks by doing other things I need to do that have less resistance. But now at alevel I can’t use last minute adrenaline rushes and anxiety of failing to get stuff done and need actual organised efforts. An and diagnosis is not currently available to me, but learning coping mechanisms and finding my own systems has helped sm. For me my biggest thing is transitions, they take so long so now I just timetable them in and have a 5 min rule, and make it so I’m minimising the transition but making it a whole thing so when I have breaks I MOVE LOCATION- study circuits can really help where you set up tasks around a room or rooms in a house and move between them.
i think my main problem is how easily I tell myself "i've done enough" even if it's not true. Then I will be stressed out for the rest of the day after just one or two tasks, because I know I should do more, but my brain keeps fighting back and telling me: "hey, you've already done one thing, which is a whole lot more than nothing, time for a reward, or two, or more!"
this is interesting as i am quite the opposite anything i do is not enough so i end up stressing and procrastinating because why bother when it's not satisfying me by the end of it. Two ends of the spectrum we need to get ourselves balancing back into the middle
@@arjunlamsar8358 same my exams are approaching too but the pandemic is actually making my exam dates extend and also making me lethargic. From your name i think you are an Indian probably?
Whenever I'm feeling too anxious I put 10-15 min on Forest and study as much as I can. When the session ends and if I'm fine, not wanting to run away in despair lol, I put another little session and it keeps on going. Like this I get many hours of work done without feeling overwhelmed 🌌
Here is my motivation to stop procrastinating: “Life is a gift, study and you will succeed to do what you love, give your future a chance” - quote by me! 💜
It’s like you read my mind, I was literally procrastinating but after watching your video, I’m going to start studying!!! ♥️♥️♥️ love you!!!! Also your hair looks amaaaazing!!!!!!!
I love Ruby. I’ve never known someone I can relate to this much, like our tastes in different things, interests, personality, style, etc. I’ve always felt like I’m alone and I probably won’t meet someone I can relate to or someone who’ll not think I’m strange. But after discovering her channel, subscribing, and talking to some people who watch her videos as well, I realized I am not alone and I can actually stop questioning myself and my interests. I can finally stop listening to my bullies.
Yes ! That's exactly how I've felt after finding her channel. I've also had the same problems as you. But Ruby really helps us to accept ourselves with our quirks We are enough and there will always be people that will love you and accept you ♥️
Same for me... I felt lonely and weird for a long time. Getting older and going to university helped me a lot but it's true that the internet is also great for that.
Miss Issipi yes. in some way, we meet people who are like us, maybe it didnt happen right away but Im really glad it did! Even if we are far from each other, it’s amazing how we can connect through this. It really helps and it builds both confidence in ourselves and relationships with others 😊👍🏻
Ruby, I loved this video so much!! I was honestly a little skeptical going into it because I have ADHD and often when people give me procrastination advice it ends up being very surface level advice like "Just turn your phone off! Just don't procrastinate!" which isn't great when your brain chemistry is actively working against you to make you procrastinate, haha. I think no matter how many distractions I remove from my workspace I'd still find a way to procrastinate in a totally empty room. But you really broke down a lot of the reasons *why* we procrastinate, which I often struggle to figure out in my head when it comes to getting past my own mental block, and your solutions were actually so helpful as a result. I think in particular your frogs and bannisters tip and the advice to force yourself to do five minutes of work are going to end up being lifesavers for me. Thank you so much for this video!!
Was procrastinating on starting my hw and you actually uploaded so this reminds me I have work due on Monday. One thing that helps me to stop procrastination is deleting social media and games in your electronics if you use them to do work so you won’t be tempted to go to social media. This really helped me in 10th grade when our school issued no games or social media in our ipads because then students will tend to forget to check social media and play games and the class’ gpa actually improved. Hope this helps and good luck everybody. Love from a fellow study youtuber.
oh my god your are literally the shy nerd in those stories who takes off her glasses and does a teensy bit of make up and people fall for you like bro you look so cute lmao
CONGRATULATIONS on 479K , Ruby! You have motivated me everyday for the past 6 months and I am truly grateful for that! Watching you grow this fast makes me really happy. And my channel is growing too!! I have just passed a 100 subs and I am really proud to tell you that! You are the type of person I aspire to be, everyday!
hi ruby!!!! Your study with me’s and your quarantine vids are really helping me in this crazy time. Thank you for being an inspiration for me and many others through all these years. Just want you to know that I genuinely appreciate you ✨✨🥰🥰
This is the second time I watched this video about how not to pracrastinate because one of the main problem to be a successful student in school & college is procrastination...we always faced with distractions & feeling overwhelmed which we ended up not doing the task...but watching Ruby's video definitely motivates me alot since she gives lots of effective tips to try out...Love you, Ruby
"i find that when i'm working on a white desk, I'm less likely to get distracted" !! YOU PUT IT INTO WORDS! I've noticed this about myself too when i switched from my temporary white desk to my current black desk in 2020 and I've since been looking to buy a new white desk just to fix my focus issue. i think you've just helped me decide to go through with that!
Ruby, I just realized I’ve been watching you for three years now! I would just like to thank you for all the effort you exert in your channel! You motivate me so much and in a few months now, I’ll be attending my dream university as a senior high school student (I’m from the Philippines) Thank you, I hope you have a productive week as well! 💚
Liz 287 I don’t think having a depressive episode that prevents you from working is the same as procrastination. One is choosing the easier of options, depression is a diagnosable illness. That being said, I’m glad that (by the sound of it) you’re getting on top of both : )
I went to therapy and I still procrastinate, having ADHD is a daily struggle. Yesterday I spent 5h hyperfocusing on a drawing and I didn't even realise it.
Same though lol I used to beat myself up so hard watching these videos, but I've come back to them now I'm medicated and it's actually motivating! Hope you're doing okay now :)
@@Sophia-cd2ci You're right! I think a lot of us with depression blame ourselves for "procrastinating" before we were diagnosed, so that's what they were talking about. Hope you're well!
Tips to avoid procrastination from the video 1. Resistance Schedule yourself (Timetable) Eliminate the easier options Parkinson Law (Internal deadline) 2. Identifying Distractions Make a note of everything which distracts you Keep your phone outside of your room, deleting your social media apps and then redownload them, install forest Tidy Room The Now Habit Master To-Do list 3. Which task should I start with? Start with the hardest task. However, the first thing you should do is something that makes you excited to do. Break the bigger tasks to smaller tasks QUICK TIPS: 1- Tell yourself you only need to do five minutes of work and then you’re done 2- Set a timer for 30 minutes to sit down and write something (as much as you can, no matter how bad it is) “Your promises to yourself are just as important as external"
I used to go to the library and then activate a timer on my phone, but now that I can't leave my house it's very hard not to get distracted with so many stimuli around. I have to wake up at 5h just to get everything done by 19h.
Ruby,thank you so much for this video!You can't imagine how much you helped me overcome this awful habit that was constantly hindering my academic progress...It took me a lot of time to realize that after my burnout period I developed it and it also took me time to overcome it and get into my productive routine again...Your video had a major contributation to the process!
Related so much to this!! I’m constantly wanting to be perfect at stuff too that I’m now putting off things I actually am interested in and enjoy doing cause I want it to be right! Thanks Ruby!! 🥰
Hi Rudy, an app that I really like is Study Bunny, it works like "Pou". You can set study sessions and choose a subject. Every 10 minutes you recieve a coin, which can be used for buying things to Study Bunny, your pet. It's adorable and it has statistics so you cam track the study sessions, and there is also an optional "happy meter". PS: my English is not really good😂
9:44 that's why exams tend to have the easier questions 1st (and I guess to calm your nerves, make u feel as if u CAN pass this exam). Or if u can't do the very first one, try maybe the 2nd or 3rd and you'll feel more motivated after answering a question u KNOW u got right.
'make a list of the things that distract you' i get distracted by Everything I will literally get distracted by a speck of dirt on the floor, thinking about what the speck looks like. I NEED HELP
of the 97 "don't procrastinate" videos I've watched in procrastination (I know cuz I've saved all of them, hehe), this is the only one where the tips are actually helpful and productive to my ADHD mind. Thank you Ruby!!
I was studying with your study with me just an hour ago💜😍😍.. thanks for this video...I had my lunch and started procrastinating for about 30 minutes..its like you read my mind...It's my birthday 💜💜..God why Am I so pumped upppppppp?????😭😍
Thank you so much for this video. I am currently struggling with procrastination. In one month I have exams and I am just demotivated. So, I hope y'all stay healthy and productive! 😊
As a perfectionist myself, I have now come to realise that nothing in life is perfect. To be honest that took me a long time to realise, but thats ok. Don't put pressure on yourself to be or do something perfect because it is almost near impossible to be that way or achieve it. If you do think 🤔 that way take a step back and consider if it is in fact true or not. I am not saying it isn't possible but it's really about perspective.. One persons perfection is different to anothers. Really we should call it the best we are or could do.
For the last sentence i would add that no one knows what's right, how's right and even you don't know it. And not only your bad times but "perfect" happy times also don't mean that it is a right to happen to or to do, and anyeay everything is inconstant. I think to overcome perfectionism and excuses for not continuing something helps to support your failures as if they are equal to your victories,even i it sounds strange but once you think "Oh again failure! Only helps me to go further and everything is going as it needs to, I like it!" and prastice this mindset, then you really start liking your mistakes and easily go through them, not repeating them, and nothing good happens from hate and aggresion on yourself, remember. Dont be amazed by everyday crap, think of it as a usual thing, it would be strange and boring without in life no matter how you wish, this is a reality.
GIRL i just put my phone in another room right now. LOL I absolutely love your videos!!! not usually one to post but u felt i needed to express my gratitude for the videos you make and the hard work you put into! I just wanted to say i am a mature aged student returning back to uni studying Law in Australia...not in my final year!! I had to relearn all my writing skills and adapt to a studying environment. so i went on youtube for inspiration/study tips/general awesome content! Since then i have been following your videos for the past two years and you have no idea how much you have inspired me have helped and motivated me!! Not only myself but your followers too!! You work so hard and deserve all the successes! Thanks again!! :)
Ruby!! Thank you so much for this wonderful video! To be honest, I wasn't sure if these tips could actually help me. Maybe you know what I'm talking about. It's this one particular feeling that the only way to work on your productivity is by figuring it out all by yourself. In this case, I always felt like I didn't have the right to work on my problems in the same way someone else did as well. I thought I have to figure it out on my own! But your video showed me that inspiration is the key. I never knew a video like this could help me so much. Dear Ruby, you inspired me and helped me figure out a way to work on myself. Hugs and kisses from Germany, hope to meet you in person some day
TIP to avoid procrastinating on social media i filled my explorer page with inspiration. Like posts with people studying or notes and such which will make me feel bad about just sitting there and doing nothing. Btw its hard work to make a page like that.
Last tip was super useful!!!! I always procrastinate because i think that the closer to the deadline, the more focused i'll be and my work will be better. Now I'm gonna go try to tackle that physiology assingnment!!!
I needed this, thank you. My masters thesis is due in 2 weeks and I have a 50k-characters research in front of me to write (idk for you guys, but to me it looks overwhelming). Probably gonna have to redefine my relationship with productivity and procrastination.
@@mariammalik1806 unfortunately yup 😅, my parents dont like relaxing they always need to be doing something. My dad was at the shops yesterday around 7.30am 😲😲
The thing you said about keeping the promises you make to yourself definitely resonates with me especially during my Master's degree! Gotta keep going!
Ruby! I have been watching your videos for so long and it’s been amazing watching you grow and mature while staying so humble and true to yourself. I can honestly say that watching your videos helped me shift my fixed mindset towards a growth mindset. Before I used to place so much emphasis on my studies that I completely neglected my mental health, but watching your videos, your journey from high school to university, really changed my approach towards my studies and my attitude towards life. Thank you so much!
Also, Forest has study rooms(paid version). if your tree dies, then the trees of all the other participants die too. I think its a great way to keep each other accountable P.s anyone wants to join my forest room?
I don't know how many videos about stopping procrastination I've watched in my entire life, but I think this is the one that has got through me the most? I don't know why because the others were from really good RUclipsrs that I've been watching for years but I think it's just her? How she said things, how realistic she is, her personal experience and of course the references to Harry Potter. Thank you sooo much dear Ruby, I will put these tips into practice as soon as possible
Hi ruby I am a great admirer of you and your videos , I face problem in studying maths and I find it really difficult to concentrate so can kindly post some videos on tips and tricks for staying motivated during studying difficult subjects
Early. Ruby I have felt every emotion When I watch you. When I am sad I watch you and you comfort me like no one else does. I have laughed with you I’ve studied with you. Ruby I love you never forget that. Thank you. Xxx
Ruby, you're so helpful like I can't thank you enough for that. You catch the nerve of the matter and help struggling students like me so very much! I'm so grateful to you. I pray good things for you. Thank you!
I've been watching your videos on and off for some years now and I have to leave a comment to say that you have grown in your video style quite a lot, and for the better! I love this video and how you approach the subject in a very natural yet direct to the point way.
“Your promise to yourself are just as important as external ones” Me (a professional procrastinator) : I hardly keep any promise, let alone the internal ones.
Loved this video - thank you for making it. So real and down to earth. Your voice, presence and background were calming which helps reduce anxiety around procrastination. And the tips you gave were spot on - my fave was the first draft in 30 mins one to reduce resistance and activation energy required. Then editing that draft to something better as that's no where near as hard! 🤗🙏
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Me: opens RUclips to procrastinate
Ruby: not. on. my. watch
hahahaha exactly!
Fanny Bhl 😂💯👏🏼😂
I’m procrastinating wactching a video on how not to procrastinate
same 😬
LOL! this was exactly my sequence of events
"Your promises to yourself are just as important as external ones": my new motto!
Anna Burroni ❤️❤️
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That moment when you can't even keep your external promises. :(
Heyy,i was wondering if you could help me reach my goal of 550 subs ? Thankyou ♥️
Simple solution: don't promise yourself anything
The thing with resistance is that I’d rather stare at a white wall for hours than do work
a yellow paper crown omg same XD
Wow, you put "that" feeling in words
This just made me laugh out loud
And the accent😍😍
This sooo truuu
I like how one of Ruby's distractions is an urge to tidy up her room 😂
Evelyn Ratnakumar ya like isn’t that still productive 😂
I am the same. When I'm supposed to sit and do something (study, read, write something...), I start noticing all the mess I was ignoring before.
I do that before I start anything so it doesn’t distract me later
Marek Kapusta same
I do the same 🤣
"how I stopped procrastinating"
me: ooh.
also me:
*save to watch later*
no name lol facts 😂
quite same. this is the third time I open this video!
I legit did that😂😂😂
I actually got over 3k videos in my watch later playlist lol
@@almadelic2535 that's what i call procrastinating. i only have 1.7k and i have watched about 1 third.
This is for everyone who wants a summary or are in a time crunch 🌻🌻🌻
1 ) make a time table
2 ) set healthy timetables ( don’t take more than you can chew)
3 ) recognise your distractions and try to eliminate them
4 ) have a side to do list next to you to record intrusive thoughts that come to your mind so you can write them down and get back to work
5 ) start with the hard and daunting tasks as they have the most resistance. You can also start with a quick easy thing first to get motivated and start on the bigger task
6 ) pomodoro method, tell yourself that you’re going to work on it for just 30 min or 10 min as starting a task is usually the hardest.
I’d like to say add that taking care of yourself is also productive because done beat yourself if you procrastinate. Have a lovely week hope everyone is with their loved ones and doing alright in such turbulent times ❤️❤️
Awww thankyou! This was very helpful. I hope you have a lovely week too!
Thank you!
DON'T YOU GUYS THINK SHE IS GETTING MORE AND MORE GORGEOUS?? I can't!! she's so pretty!!
Ikr
Thats true af
Ruby...I related so much when you said, if you are too ambitious, it can be demotivating and have a backlash effect on you! I’m a med student in korea and I’m literally piled up with work. I start my day by making a loooong list of everything I need to get done but end the end of the day, I don’t get much done, but I’m left with more worries, self-blame and low key depression. Love this vlog where you talk about these useful things! Let us not get defeated by this situation😂❤️❤️
You might already do this but, best way to arrange to do lists are; red, orange, green. More urgent to least urgent. ❤️🧡💚 If you make sure to complete all the red urgent tasks, and miss a few green ones or an orange, at least you did the hardest/most important stuff.
안녕하세요
화이팅!
I agree with every word you said... I'm studying for chartered accountancy in India and I often stress about how much work I have to complete... This makes me so anxious that my productivity and motivation to study drops.
Thanks Ruby for this vedio... You talked about some great points!
Yah...that's so true. . But you once achieve it the feeling is ........!!!
@@nirjaaa5882 al the best future c.a
Anyone else putting something off while watching this vid...
More like... Some things ... 😂😭
Me!!!!
No
Actually I'm watching this video to procrastinate,Sad N true🙄😰
I've got math, English, history, science, geography and Spanish due on Monday, two days from now, and I haven't done a single thing.
when u read the book of Harry Potter, your voice sounds like Hermione Granger😳
It's actually the thick British accent
Yeah...that's ture....📚
@@mi-y its actually a Southern English accent
No that's British accent but her talking style is Just Harmony Granger,!
Omg it does! :0
4:33 I don’t know why such a simple thing like sprinkling stars makes me so happy.
Even me !!!
You are sweet at 💓
Zahra it just is
Exactly it was so lovely that it made my day
1. To-Do lists + Timetables
2. Identifying Distractions
You know she's studious and productive when she says that she procrastinates by tidying her room or reading a book.
Alice gang
I can't work with timetables, my tasks always last longer than I predicted
This is what I've NEVER understood about time tables. It is simply impossible to stay within the set time frame. Tasks for me always vary in time. So they basically become useless.
Not for everyone I guess, I have the same problem but I just always give myself more time even if I don't think I need it
This was the main reason why I switched to To-Do lists. It's pretty flexible and allows you to accomplish tasks without any hassle. Also, check out the concept of time-boxing, it might give you some ideas.
Impossible to me, to be honest. I will get more stressed with time restriction because I know my brain needs time to understand things properly. I think I am pretty mental when it comes to study- I don't do " to do lists" but I have an idea of the subjects I want to study for the day. If I don't make it, I adjust the following day. Because I had some serious anxiety before, I became a bit more relaxed for my own sake. The truth is, with college, it is sometimes, hard to be super worried with aesthetic and beautiful notes, it is more important to be effective. I like beautiful notes - I always write, so it is important to be visually appealing- but the Instagram or RUclips perfect study notes, impossible.
Sorry about my English, not my native language.
@@florazul-1191 I guess they work for me because I'm an intrapersonal learner and I like to plan my day beforehand. I can understand why these techniques won't work for everyone and that's fine because we're all different.
Perfect timing.
I feel like I went from top student to bottom student because of the procrastinating that's festered around this quarantine period.
I really hope I get over it soon because this year is my senior High School year and COVID has already made it stressful.
I'm a sophomore in college and I share this feeling! Went from being super focused to now just existing as the days pass
@@SoumilSahu So sorry for you!
For the first time in a long time, I've finished the autumn break with half of my holiday homework overdue and uncompleted. It's ruining me. :(
Don't stress too much about it most people are going through the same thing let's just try to gradually get back into it. I'm in a similar situation, I used to put in 100% effort into studying then as soon as we got quarantined I couldn't bring myself to touch my books. I only completed online homework that was being marked.
@Sushiplate Yumyum As an aspiring writer myself, I understand how horrible it is when procrastination begins.
@@Ayot793 Thanks, I never knew how bad it was until I started messaging my class of 2020 group. Turns out, nearly everyone is in the same boat. I hope the teachers understand this. I almost want the year to continue into 2021 just to give us more authentic time once this is all over.
“Wise words from professor dumbledore” I like it!
As someone who has ADHD this is so useful without being patronising so thank you xx
That means a lot :)xx
Beautiful
Same- except procrastination is so second nature to me- luckily I procrastinate big tasks by doing other things I need to do that have less resistance. But now at alevel I can’t use last minute adrenaline rushes and anxiety of failing to get stuff done and need actual organised efforts. An and diagnosis is not currently available to me, but learning coping mechanisms and finding my own systems has helped sm.
For me my biggest thing is transitions, they take so long so now I just timetable them in and have a 5 min rule, and make it so I’m minimising the transition but making it a whole thing so when I have breaks I MOVE LOCATION- study circuits can really help where you set up tasks around a room or rooms in a house and move between them.
i think my main problem is how easily I tell myself "i've done enough" even if it's not true. Then I will be stressed out for the rest of the day after just one or two tasks, because I know I should do more, but my brain keeps fighting back and telling me: "hey, you've already done one thing, which is a whole lot more than nothing, time for a reward, or two, or more!"
Blume Shullman Hey, I have the same problem! Why don’t you just try to set yourself one extra medium-sized task each day and slowly build up?
this is interesting as i am quite the opposite anything i do is not enough so i end up stressing and procrastinating because why bother when it's not satisfying me by the end of it. Two ends of the spectrum we need to get ourselves balancing back into the middle
this is a mood
Sameeee....I feel like my brain keeps telling me "hey you have done enough time for a long break" and the break continues till a week 😑
@@arjunlamsar8358 same my exams are approaching too but the pandemic is actually making my exam dates extend and also making me lethargic. From your name i think you are an Indian probably?
Whenever I'm feeling too anxious I put 10-15 min on Forest and study as much as I can. When the session ends and if I'm fine, not wanting to run away in despair lol, I put another little session and it keeps on going. Like this I get many hours of work done without feeling overwhelmed 🌌
what do mean on Forest?
Here is my motivation to stop procrastinating: “Life is a gift, study and you will succeed to do what you love, give your future a chance” - quote by me! 💜
Thank you love you beautiful army
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This is a really great perspective to have! I'm going to use this when I'm struggling to get started with me studying.
@@stephhilditch ahwww glad i helped!! 💓
Oh my goodness i almost procastinated watching this video
Me too
Same!!
It’s like you read my mind, I was literally procrastinating but after watching your video, I’m going to start studying!!! ♥️♥️♥️ love you!!!! Also your hair looks amaaaazing!!!!!!!
Zarin Annesha ❤️
Pro tip:
Stop watching this video and get your stuff done. Right. Now.
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I love Ruby. I’ve never known someone I can relate to this much, like our tastes in different things, interests, personality, style, etc. I’ve always felt like I’m alone and I probably won’t meet someone I can relate to or someone who’ll not think I’m strange. But after discovering her channel, subscribing, and talking to some people who watch her videos as well, I realized I am not alone and I can actually stop questioning myself and my interests. I can finally stop listening to my bullies.
Yes ! That's exactly how I've felt after finding her channel. I've also had the same problems as you. But Ruby really helps us to accept ourselves with our quirks
We are enough and there will always be people that will love you and accept you ♥️
Same for me... I felt lonely and weird for a long time. Getting older and going to university helped me a lot but it's true that the internet is also great for that.
Miss Issipi yes. in some way, we meet people who are like us, maybe it didnt happen right away but Im really glad it did! Even if we are far from each other, it’s amazing how we can connect through this. It really helps and it builds both confidence in ourselves and relationships with others 😊👍🏻
Lena Lou it is great that through youtubers like ruby, we discover that we are not alone. Thanks to the internet really! 😊
I would just love to say that your nails look gorgeous! The colour really suits you X
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Ruby, I loved this video so much!! I was honestly a little skeptical going into it because I have ADHD and often when people give me procrastination advice it ends up being very surface level advice like "Just turn your phone off! Just don't procrastinate!" which isn't great when your brain chemistry is actively working against you to make you procrastinate, haha. I think no matter how many distractions I remove from my workspace I'd still find a way to procrastinate in a totally empty room. But you really broke down a lot of the reasons *why* we procrastinate, which I often struggle to figure out in my head when it comes to getting past my own mental block, and your solutions were actually so helpful as a result. I think in particular your frogs and bannisters tip and the advice to force yourself to do five minutes of work are going to end up being lifesavers for me. Thank you so much for this video!!
Was procrastinating on starting my hw and you actually uploaded so this reminds me I have work due on Monday. One thing that helps me to stop procrastination is deleting social media and games in your electronics if you use them to do work so you won’t be tempted to go to social media. This really helped me in 10th grade when our school issued no games or social media in our ipads because then students will tend to forget to check social media and play games and the class’ gpa actually improved. Hope this helps and good luck everybody. Love from a fellow study youtuber.
You are becoming more and more beautiful by the passing days.
Nahida Wani ikr
Yes she looks gorgeous 😍
She’s so gorgeous 🥺
estrogen says hi 😙
oh my god your are literally the shy nerd in those stories who takes off her glasses and does a teensy bit of make up and people fall for you like bro you look so cute lmao
popocato kakkel she was always cute.
Don't forget she removed her front bangs, which I think is a good choice.
Ikr
CONGRATULATIONS on 479K , Ruby!
You have motivated me everyday for the past 6 months and I am truly grateful for that! Watching you grow this fast makes me really happy.
And my channel is growing too!! I have just passed a 100 subs and I am really proud to tell you that!
You are the type of person I aspire to be, everyday!
hi ruby!!!! Your study with me’s and your quarantine vids are really helping me in this crazy time. Thank you for being an inspiration for me and many others through all these years. Just want you to know that I genuinely appreciate you ✨✨🥰🥰
My favourite inspirational quote:
“You don’t need someone to tell you that you are beautiful you are beautiful just the way you are”
CatConnor that’s really nice!
Thats a great quote. But i guess it just doesn't relate with studying.. ❣️
Such a helpful video, Ruby! One of my favorite things to do is separating essays into a mini todo list by paragraph. I always stay motivated that way!
I like how, with time, you have become more and more meme-y while still being informative. :)
Li Centia ikr I’ve noticed too
Li Centia practice makes perfect 😂
Tysm for posting this! I’m having more trouble nowadays as I’m in the mentality of no ones gonna check anyways and etc... 💖✨
Wow, I want this badly at the moment 💜
Love you Ruby,
Stay safe, stay healthy, stay productive 😄
This is the second time I watched this video about how not to pracrastinate because one of the main problem to be a successful student in school & college is procrastination...we always faced with distractions & feeling overwhelmed which we ended up not doing the task...but watching Ruby's video definitely motivates me alot since she gives lots of effective tips to try out...Love you, Ruby
"i find that when i'm working on a white desk, I'm less likely to get distracted"
!! YOU PUT IT INTO WORDS! I've noticed this about myself too when i switched from my temporary white desk to my current black desk in 2020 and I've since been looking to buy a new white desk just to fix my focus issue. i think you've just helped me decide to go through with that!
Ruby, I just realized I’ve been watching you for three years now! I would just like to thank you for all the effort you exert in your channel! You motivate me so much and in a few months now, I’ll be attending my dream university as a senior high school student (I’m from the Philippines) Thank you, I hope you have a productive week as well! 💚
Congratulations
Gameplay Videos thank you!
How I stopped procrastinating: i went to therapy to cure my depression
Liz 287 I don’t think having a depressive episode that prevents you from working is the same as procrastination. One is choosing the easier of options, depression is a diagnosable illness. That being said, I’m glad that (by the sound of it) you’re getting on top of both : )
I went to therapy and I still procrastinate, having ADHD is a daily struggle. Yesterday I spent 5h hyperfocusing on a drawing and I didn't even realise it.
Same though lol I used to beat myself up so hard watching these videos, but I've come back to them now I'm medicated and it's actually motivating! Hope you're doing okay now :)
@@Sophia-cd2ci You're right! I think a lot of us with depression blame ourselves for "procrastinating" before we were diagnosed, so that's what they were talking about. Hope you're well!
Yes, after years of blaming myself for being a lazy, I was diagnosed with severe depression. I'm starting my way to healing
GIRLLL. THE HARRY POTTER QOUTE MADE MY DAY.
Tips to avoid procrastination from the video
1. Resistance
Schedule yourself (Timetable)
Eliminate the easier options
Parkinson Law (Internal deadline)
2. Identifying Distractions
Make a note of everything which distracts you
Keep your phone outside of your room, deleting your social media apps and then redownload them, install forest
Tidy Room
The Now Habit
Master To-Do list
3. Which task should I start with?
Start with the hardest task.
However, the first thing you should do is something that makes you excited to do.
Break the bigger tasks to smaller tasks
QUICK TIPS:
1- Tell yourself you only need to do five minutes of work and then you’re done
2- Set a timer for 30 minutes to sit down and write something (as much as you can, no matter how bad it is)
“Your promises to yourself are just as important as external"
I used to go to the library and then activate a timer on my phone, but now that I can't leave my house it's very hard not to get distracted with so many stimuli around. I have to wake up at 5h just to get everything done by 19h.
Ruby,thank you so much for this video!You can't imagine how much you helped me overcome this awful habit that was constantly hindering my academic progress...It took me a lot of time to realize that after my burnout period I developed it and it also took me time to overcome it and get into my productive routine again...Your video had a major contributation to the process!
Related so much to this!! I’m constantly wanting to be perfect at stuff too that I’m now putting off things I actually am interested in and enjoy doing cause I want it to be right! Thanks Ruby!! 🥰
Hi Rudy, an app that I really like is Study Bunny, it works like "Pou". You can set study sessions and choose a subject. Every 10 minutes you recieve a coin, which can be used for buying things to Study Bunny, your pet. It's adorable and it has statistics so you cam track the study sessions, and there is also an optional "happy meter".
PS: my English is not really good😂
9:44 that's why exams tend to have the easier questions 1st (and I guess to calm your nerves, make u feel as if u CAN pass this exam). Or if u can't do the very first one, try maybe the 2nd or 3rd and you'll feel more motivated after answering a question u KNOW u got right.
my biggest procrastination station is my mind !! i'll be doing work and then realise half an hour later i've just been staring at the sky daydreaming
'make a list of the things that distract you'
i get distracted by Everything
I will literally get distracted by a speck of dirt on the floor, thinking about what the speck looks like.
I NEED HELP
If ur that easily distracted and stay distracted for ages you might wanna get that checked out (/' - ' )/
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Im so pleased that this video came out in the morning, so hopefully I can have a productive day. Stay safe Ruby and everyone else of course haha 💗
I’m Been looking forward to this video for so long 😁! Also curly hair looks so nice on you 💕
of the 97 "don't procrastinate" videos I've watched in procrastination (I know cuz I've saved all of them, hehe), this is the only one where the tips are actually helpful and productive to my ADHD mind. Thank you Ruby!!
I get easily distracted by phone with tiktok and instagram, so thankful for the tips :)
i’m over a week behind on assignments because of how much i procrastinate, i really needed this 💗
I was studying with your study with me just an hour ago💜😍😍.. thanks for this video...I had my lunch and started procrastinating for about 30 minutes..its like you read my mind...It's my birthday 💜💜..God why Am I so pumped upppppppp?????😭😍
HAPPPPPYYYY BIRTHDAYYYYY♥️
happy birthday, hope you'll have a nice and productive day, take care x
Thank you all for your wishes ಥ‿ಥ😍😍💜💜💜💜🥰🌺🌺it made my day!!
Heyy,i was wondering if you could help me reach my goal of 550 subs ? Thankyou ♥️
Thank you so much for this video. I am currently struggling with procrastination. In one month I have exams and I am just demotivated. So, I hope y'all stay healthy and productive! 😊
As a perfectionist myself, I have now come to realise that nothing in life is perfect. To be honest that took me a long time to realise, but thats ok. Don't put pressure on yourself to be or do something perfect because it is almost near impossible to be that way or achieve it. If you do think 🤔 that way take a step back and consider if it is in fact true or not. I am not saying it isn't possible but it's really about perspective.. One persons perfection is different to anothers. Really we should call it the best we are or could do.
Thank you so much for reminding us of this. :)
For the last sentence i would add that no one knows what's right, how's right and even you don't know it. And not only your bad times but "perfect" happy times also don't mean that it is a right to happen to or to do, and anyeay everything is inconstant. I think to overcome perfectionism and excuses for not continuing something helps to support your failures as if they are equal to your victories,even i it sounds strange but once you think "Oh again failure! Only helps me to go further and everything is going as it needs to, I like it!" and prastice this mindset, then you really start liking your mistakes and easily go through them, not repeating them, and nothing good happens from hate and aggresion on yourself, remember. Dont be amazed by everyday crap, think of it as a usual thing, it would be strange and boring without in life no matter how you wish, this is a reality.
Sorry for mistakes im not english speaker🤣
GIRL i just put my phone in another room right now. LOL
I absolutely love your videos!!! not usually one to post but u felt i needed to express my gratitude for the videos you make and the hard work you put into!
I just wanted to say i am a mature aged student returning back to uni studying Law in Australia...not in my final year!! I had to relearn all my writing skills and adapt to a studying environment. so i went on youtube for inspiration/study tips/general awesome content! Since then i have been following your videos for the past two years and you have no idea how much you have inspired me have helped and motivated me!! Not only myself but your followers too!! You work so hard and deserve all the successes! Thanks again!! :)
I love your hair here by the way!
I really like your tip for getting started by just working for 5 minutes - I always find starting the hardest part so I will be defo using this idea!
Man I've always thought that this woman is gorgeous
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If 'complimenting' for you means to be simp; then I might as well be one 😘❤
@@eva3783 cmon, she's stunning!
@@eva3783 why are you taking away someone else's compliment .?
There's absolutely no Need to do that.
I'm sorry but it makes u come off as insecure. ♡
She's the smartest girl I have ever met, and she's so sweet and precious ♥️
I have not started the video, but girl I love YOUR HAIR in this video. Your curls looks so good and super health. Sending lots of love!
book recommendations during quarantine
Ruby!! Thank you so much for this wonderful video! To be honest, I wasn't sure if these tips could actually help me. Maybe you know what I'm talking about. It's this one particular feeling that the only way to work on your productivity is by figuring it out all by yourself. In this case, I always felt like I didn't have the right to work on my problems in the same way someone else did as well. I thought I have to figure it out on my own! But your video showed me that inspiration is the key. I never knew a video like this could help me so much. Dear Ruby, you inspired me and helped me figure out a way to work on myself. Hugs and kisses from Germany, hope to meet you in person some day
Finally ... got this video 😍😍 love from India Ruby ❤
I'm from Brazil and your videos are helping me a lot in this quarentine. Thank you ❤️
TIP to avoid procrastinating on social media i filled my explorer page with inspiration. Like posts with people studying or notes and such which will make me feel bad about just sitting there and doing nothing. Btw its hard work to make a page like that.
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Last tip was super useful!!!! I always procrastinate because i think that the closer to the deadline, the more focused i'll be and my work will be better. Now I'm gonna go try to tackle that physiology assingnment!!!
Your hair looks amazing 😍😍
I needed this, thank you. My masters thesis is due in 2 weeks and I have a 50k-characters research in front of me to write (idk for you guys, but to me it looks overwhelming). Probably gonna have to redefine my relationship with productivity and procrastination.
Lol literally watching this while still in my pjs and it's already gone 10am really need to get up 😅 x
I get up at 1 you get up so early
@@mariammalik1806 not according to parents, they still get up around 8am 😋 and they act like it's the afternoon when I get up 😅 xx
@@s.g2344 seriously? Wow
@@mariammalik1806 unfortunately yup 😅, my parents dont like relaxing they always need to be doing something. My dad was at the shops yesterday around 7.30am 😲😲
The thing you said about keeping the promises you make to yourself definitely resonates with me especially during my Master's degree! Gotta keep going!
Loving your hair! ❤️
Ruby! I have been watching your videos for so long and it’s been amazing watching you grow and mature while staying so humble and true to yourself. I can honestly say that watching your videos helped me shift my fixed mindset towards a growth mindset. Before I used to place so much emphasis on my studies that I completely neglected my mental health, but watching your videos, your journey from high school to university, really changed my approach towards my studies and my attitude towards life. Thank you so much!
Also, Forest has study rooms(paid version). if your tree dies, then the trees of all the other participants die too. I think its a great way to keep each other accountable
P.s anyone wants to join my forest room?
Do u have to go premium so as to be in these class rooms?
If you don’t use iOS then yes
I want to join
I'd like to join! I dont know how it works tho, but I do have premium
Your videos get better and better, the visuals are so interesting ! Thank you it's very inspiring !
Love this Ruby!!
~ P.S it's jade here hehe
Omg hi Jade! A big fan
I don't know how many videos about stopping procrastination I've watched in my entire life, but I think this is the one that has got through me the most? I don't know why because the others were from really good RUclipsrs that I've been watching for years but I think it's just her? How she said things, how realistic she is, her personal experience and of course the references to Harry Potter.
Thank you sooo much dear Ruby, I will put these tips into practice as soon as possible
Me after a long study session -> go on RUclips to relax -> Ruby: HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATION
😂😭but it was useful so thank you!
Hi ruby I am a great admirer of you and your videos , I face problem in studying maths and I find it really difficult to concentrate so can kindly post some videos on tips and tricks for staying motivated during studying difficult subjects
I really needed this video! thank you!
That tap under the timetable page have little forest print ... that is so cool ... pretty
Early. Ruby I have felt every emotion When I watch you. When I am sad I watch you and you comfort me like no one else does. I have laughed with you I’ve studied with you. Ruby I love you never forget that. Thank you. Xxx
These tipps are gold! Not that usual stuff and easy to practice, I love it!
I never clicked so fast.
I'm Shook hahaha me too
meanwhile I kept seeing it on my youtube and only just got round to watching (the irony)🤦♀️
Ruby, you're so helpful like I can't thank you enough for that. You catch the nerve of the matter and help struggling students like me so very much! I'm so grateful to you. I pray good things for you. Thank you!
She sounded like Hermione Granger when she was reading The Goblet of Fire
Really love how you are splitting up the video and making the structure clear! I really enjoy it! Thank you
Who is watching Ruby Granger's channel from when she have started this channel
I've been watching your videos on and off for some years now and I have to leave a comment to say that you have grown in your video style quite a lot, and for the better! I love this video and how you approach the subject in a very natural yet direct to the point way.
When ruby started reading harry potter and I was like 😐 "Harmoine is that you?"
Only just found this video now! It’s amazing! Thank you so much I absolutely love your channel 😊💗
“Your promise to yourself are just as important as external ones”
Me (a professional procrastinator) : I hardly keep any promise, let alone the internal ones.
This actually helped, thanks Ruby
The dislikes are from people who were procrastinating on clicking the like button
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The effort you put in this video is admirable. Thank you for being helpful and so straight to the point, you’re an amazing human being Ruby♥️
Who else is watching this while procrastinating?
I know it sounds silly but you're glowing in this vid, Ruby. 😊 thank you for your useful tips!!
Is it just me or does Ruby have the neatest handwriting in the world 🌍
Loved this video - thank you for making it. So real and down to earth. Your voice, presence and background were calming which helps reduce anxiety around procrastination. And the tips you gave were spot on - my fave was the first draft in 30 mins one to reduce resistance and activation energy required. Then editing that draft to something better as that's no where near as hard! 🤗🙏