Stop Wasting Your Time On These Habits (animated)

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024

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  • @just_juhi_
    @just_juhi_ 5 лет назад +2239

    one of the most major time waster for me is the thought that "I've wasted a lot of time already", which causes anxiety and as a result you end up wasting the remaining time as well.

    • @Lawrance_of_Albania
      @Lawrance_of_Albania 5 лет назад +52

      Just do everything like me,all things i want to do i start doing early in the morning.By 3-4 p.m. i am done so rest of time i will spent playing video games and going out with my friends

    • @prashantshrivas7281
      @prashantshrivas7281 5 лет назад +3

      Wow babeee

    • @gerovus6676
      @gerovus6676 5 лет назад +17

      Way too sadly relatable

    • @lil_weasel219
      @lil_weasel219 4 года назад +10

      y e s. distraction from anxiety

    • @georgeanastasopoulos5865
      @georgeanastasopoulos5865 4 года назад +6

      Well said, Juhi. Thumbs up on your comments.

  • @tania_siebzehn
    @tania_siebzehn 5 лет назад +625

    since I had Android and Social Media on my palm, that's the start I forgot that my hobby was drawing and reading book.

  • @murtaza7159
    @murtaza7159 4 года назад +410

    A MAN DESTROYS HIS FUTURE BY LOOKING AT THE PAST AND RUINS HIS PRESENT WHILE WORRYING ABOUT THE FUTURE

    • @ankavoskuilen1725
      @ankavoskuilen1725 4 года назад +10

      Same with a woman.

    • @murtaza7159
      @murtaza7159 4 года назад +4

      @@ankavoskuilen1725 Absolutely

    • @rupambaruahmusic
      @rupambaruahmusic 4 года назад

      So is man simply a 'destructor'?

    • @lechsiz1642
      @lechsiz1642 3 года назад

      Yes and no. Perhaps the West has "succeeded" more than the East (who values the present supposedly), because they reviewed the past to learn from their mistakes and planned for (the good and bad) of the future. Dwelling o the past and worrying, though, are life/time wasters.

    • @Darshnee990
      @Darshnee990 2 года назад

      It's me

  • @greateststam1
    @greateststam1 5 лет назад +330

    Ist it a waste of time to relax mind and body when a person needs it? Of course not. Is it a waste of time to sit on your butt relaxing all the time? Absolutely. As long as people understand that these kinds of activities need to be done in moderation then it really isn't a problem.

    • @egeniojaramillo9048
      @egeniojaramillo9048 5 лет назад +12

      Thecasualist 😂 everything in moderation. Because we all know that these types of people are totally good at moderating. It’s always only going to be one episode. Only one RUclips video. Right????

    • @godspeasant
      @godspeasant 4 года назад +2

      If you need to relax then you don't love what you're doing.

    • @tobiasdontmatter1868
      @tobiasdontmatter1868 4 года назад +1

      Thecasualist
      It’s one thing to understand something. It’s another to act upon your knowledge.

    • @stvia
      @stvia 4 года назад +2

      Nothing wrong with sitting on your butt and relaxing all the time as long as you don't surf the internet or something like that. If it is a waste of time, you'll end up being bored pretty quickly and look for something different to do unless you have things on your mind to sort out which means it's not a waste of time

    • @MrMonoplayer
      @MrMonoplayer 4 года назад +4

      True and genuine relaxation also does not come by consuming screen contents. If you want to relax thoroughly, shut everything off (read a book/listen to music)

  • @lekxbro4077
    @lekxbro4077 5 лет назад +978

    1.video games
    2.watching television
    3.Surfing the internet....
    4.Social media

    • @FelipeKana1
      @FelipeKana1 5 лет назад +16

      Thanks

    • @lekxbro4077
      @lekxbro4077 5 лет назад +1

      🙌🏼

    • @ef3001
      @ef3001 5 лет назад +72

      This video qualified for 3 of the 4 listed time sinks :
      2. TV - watched it on Chromecast
      3. RUclips via Internet
      4. Social Media - this comments section

    • @Dennis6819
      @Dennis6819 5 лет назад +1

      Thank you

    • @rechtsanwaltjoensson
      @rechtsanwaltjoensson 5 лет назад +13

      5. Writing comments;-)

  • @laibafarooq5631
    @laibafarooq5631 4 года назад +68

    The thing is, when i get trapped in internet blackhole, i end up looking at random videos that kick dopamine to its top and i start living in a completely different world consumed by some frenzy. Then i start daydreaming. And when i decide to study again, it's already 12 past midnight. Then i become sad and depressed, knowing that i can't even give energy to things that are REAL.

    • @hasangiiii
      @hasangiiii 4 года назад +1

      use dopamine detox app

    • @laibafarooq5631
      @laibafarooq5631 4 года назад +1

      @@hasangiiii which one, there are so many.
      Downloaded some of them, couldn't even get started or logged in

    • @hasangiiii
      @hasangiiii 4 года назад +2

      @@laibafarooq5631 I use Digital Detox app. pretty effective

    • @colinbyer3018
      @colinbyer3018 4 года назад +3

      Omg dude yes I feel so dark when I get over stimulated from playing too many video games. All the sudden I just feel like I don’t appreciate life sometimes part of it is being tired though

    • @thelivelihoodexpert
      @thelivelihoodexpert 3 года назад

      ADHD

  • @jb6712
    @jb6712 5 лет назад +137

    I only discovered your videos this past Thursday (09/19/19), and have saved the four that I've watched. I find your comments and suggestions to be very helpful, and you do them in such a way that you don't demean anyone, but make everything encouraging. I very much appreciate that!

  • @mlgfumo2761
    @mlgfumo2761 2 года назад +25

    I think your channel is so underappreciated. Some people misunderstand this video in particular, as the advice seems cliche. But you cover it with the proper nuance that nearly everyone else misses: time spent with purpose is not time wasted. Not everyone who plays video games for 8 hours a day is wasting their time... but let's be real, most are! Because it's just out of habit at that point - perhaps even a borderline addiction.

  • @randyvo4121
    @randyvo4121 2 года назад +4

    My life is falling into a deep pit. I can't find a way out. I don't watch TV, don't surf the internet, and don't interact with social media, but I'm immersed myself in the virtual world of the games because it gives me a pleasant feeling, this is similar to the male protagonist in the Avatar movie. I always go to it whether I'm in the mood or not. I also don't want to eat or sleep, I play to the point of exhaustion. I abuse dopamine for temporary emotional gratification. Sleep for me is just an escape from reality. After your videos, I'm finding myself back again. Thank you for what you bring. They are helping me a lot.

  • @krokodilpil8335
    @krokodilpil8335 5 лет назад +82

    Ive tried to set up tech free Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings. I realised suddenly how little I really talk to family and friends. I mean real listening and talking. We live past each other.

    • @Raylightsen
      @Raylightsen 4 года назад

      Does that worries you?

    • @tracesprite6078
      @tracesprite6078 3 года назад +2

      How is that decision you made a year ago going? Don't be too harsh on yourself if it's going badly. Do you need to recommit or maybe think of a different version of that idea.

    • @krokodilpil8335
      @krokodilpil8335 3 года назад +2

      @@tracesprite6078 going pretty well actually. Its a very practical, easy to follow arrangement. Smartphones and being hyperconnected is a massive slippery slope. We need to see the internet and social media as just tools. Use it when you need it. Don't 'browse' with no purpose. Its a time sink that you could have used on family or hobbies, that give much more fulfillment. Another tip, turn all cell notifications, except alarms, off. You can bulk catch up on Whatsap and SMS notifications when you decide. If it was important people would phone you. These micro interruptions wreaks havoc on focus and has a big time overhead per interaction.

    • @tracesprite6078
      @tracesprite6078 3 года назад +2

      @@krokodilpil8335 That's great that you are still maintaining that decision. So often we make decisions that seem good but find them very hard to implement. Anyway, you're succeeding in taming the Internet - at least in your own life!

  • @defaulted9485
    @defaulted9485 5 лет назад +111

    1:03 It's not about how long people play games, it's about "are they trying to learn from it." If they don't learn, then they won't develop an alternative and productive way to entertain themself.
    You know what? I spent unhealthy 40 hours a week playing DotA, Touhou, and Granblue Fantasy from 2016 to 2019. Thats more than 6000 hours. Currently, I'm studying Information Engineering, Time division and money management, Piano MIDI (just look in my profile), I drew my own profile picture, N4 Japanese and Cultural modernization, and capable of avoiding useless money sinks.
    What did those game do? None, but I gave it meaning more than just entertainment. Dota have initiative training and economy management, Touhou have musical prowess in artistic vision and fingering tempo, GBF tempers my patience. Also, they are insanely hard to enjoy, pushes people to go beyond. Within a year, I tried to go beyond the game and applies the most ridiculous life lessons I learnt into a practical life skills to influence people and for two years with my similar friends, we're making our Javascript mobile applications together. I'm betting my ass, that people can and should try to learn even from video games.

    • @foottoast4235
      @foottoast4235 5 лет назад +15

      And you can watch good television shows too, documentaries or something philosophical etc. Social media is 100% a waste of time though, I wish there would just be sites where people make friends instead

    • @vedantairon8376
      @vedantairon8376 5 лет назад +1

      @IceFaiey Fan
      U r totally right, even i play video games for the same purpose but actually people just don't understand especially the one who don't play games n actually most of the people who play games just play them for time pass, they don't learn anything from it
      It's actually really sad when u can also learn many things but u only see 1 side of the story

    • @robinmiller871
      @robinmiller871 4 года назад

      Exactly...with a learning and adaptive mindset, you can learn from almost anything!!! Anything to the extreme becomes destructive and toxic... life is all about walking the fine line of chaos and order!

    • @zdenek75a
      @zdenek75a 4 года назад

      You spent 6000 hours .. hmm.. with having a 3 x45 minutes lessons per week for a language for lets say 4 years - 0,75 x 3 x 4 x 10 x 4 years = 360 hours to master a laguage for highschool standards. This lead me to thinking, what you can achieve with nearly 17 such a slots (6000/360 ) ... and still be able to do all the studying you mentioned above. And these 17 timeslots just in span of 2016-2019 .. more timeslot (probably wasted) to come. :)

    • @alexandrehenriques5958
      @alexandrehenriques5958 4 года назад +2

      Thank GOD someone is defending Videogames xD Thank you

  • @devandevan1403
    @devandevan1403 4 года назад +208

    Basically ditch anything invented within the last 100 years

    • @thomasberi6501
      @thomasberi6501 4 года назад +2

      For sure you can avoid everything that was invented in the last 100 years 👍

    • @Colteal
      @Colteal 4 года назад +1

      @@thomasberi6501 yea, but he is not avoidin writing on youtube channel

    • @NyanGeneral
      @NyanGeneral 4 года назад +7

      I am going to ditch my grandparents life support.

    • @NyanGeneral
      @NyanGeneral 4 года назад +3

      I have also decided i want to ditch my polyester clothes.

    • @cearaj405
      @cearaj405 4 года назад +2

      yep, let's stick with medieval beliefs.

  • @rantingguy1726
    @rantingguy1726 5 лет назад +9

    This is very subjective, if you are happy at your core with what you do, regardless of if it is gaming every second your not at work, then that is success as our only goal in life is to be happy really, we do everything we do to try and be happy. So if lazing about grinning at tv and having beers on your day off truly brings you joy all the way to your core, then it's not a waste of your time. It's only a waste of time dependent on whether or not you have bigger goals that you push aside to do this and whether what your doing makes those goals take longer to achieve or ends it all together. If your willing to take longer to accomplish your goal if it means doing it in a more relaxed way then again your time is not wasted as you are happy and content.
    No one can tell you what is a waste of your time but you yourself and your level of happiness.

  • @lesleyt2013
    @lesleyt2013 3 года назад +7

    I started watching a "Better than yesterday" vlog every day. It has helped me to get motivated and to stay motivated!! In the last 6 weeks of watching your vlogs, I have changed the way I do things and I am now much more productive with my time. Thank you.

  • @amerinasr
    @amerinasr 5 лет назад +235

    Clicks video. Reaches 00:10 . Closes video. *mission accomplished*

    • @RickyVWorld
      @RickyVWorld 5 лет назад +42

      Watching educational videos wisely and in moderation can be productive, not the opposite.

    • @miyabe_k195
      @miyabe_k195 4 года назад +4

      @@RickyVWorld one of the best actually...
      You can get teached in things that most schools/universities and employers don't teach you

    • @TheYthy
      @TheYthy 4 года назад +1

      Nice quip

  • @nba2kforever579
    @nba2kforever579 5 лет назад +38

    Fantastic list.
    I would had 5. Unproductive people. These should be avoided. People that don't value their time and others.
    Wish All You Sucess!!

  • @jamesfaustin9140
    @jamesfaustin9140 4 года назад +13

    I remember 2 years ago when I would wake up, then start playing video games,I would play the whole day and when I saw the time it was dinner time and my sleep would be affected by staring at the screen all day long. I would waste my weekends like that on video games. It's best to play for a limited time only .

  • @eliasstouraitis9183
    @eliasstouraitis9183 5 лет назад +55

    I just want to say this to people that still haven't found their purpose and feel that this video hits too close to home. These 4 things aren't time sinks by default. They are activities and should be treated as such. Just like playing tennis helps with coordination, playing first person shooters helps with spacial awareness. Getting out with friends helps with social interaction, watching a political debate may help with with critical thought. In my opinion, If someone asks me what I did yesterday, "increased my ladder rating", "watched a political debate/tvseries", "searched online for decoration ideas", "watched self improvement videos", are all perfectly valid responses. It's no different than "went for a walk", "went to the gym", "went for a drink". However, if you are feeling shame about those things, you should know that you are doing something wrong. And I'm not talking about the social maneuvering you may have to do so your future mother in law doesn't think you are a looser. I'm talking about feeling inferior. It's the lack of responsibilities that makes you feel inferior. I've been there, it's the worst feeling in the world, to feel that you don't have anything to offer. You need to add responsibility to your life. Even if you are in a tight spot, you live with your parents, you are unemployed, not doing well with your studies, find a way to be useful to your family. It's a start. Do the cleaning, the cooking, learn about taxes, help with groceries, be available and don't bite the hand that feeds you. You will eventually find your balance.

    • @duggydugg3937
      @duggydugg3937 5 лет назад +1

      you are rationalizing

    • @eliasstouraitis9183
      @eliasstouraitis9183 5 лет назад

      @@duggydugg3937 Elaborate

    • @duggydugg3937
      @duggydugg3937 5 лет назад

      @@eliasstouraitis9183
      the 4 most certainly are time wasters... addictive ..

    • @eliasstouraitis9183
      @eliasstouraitis9183 5 лет назад

      @@duggydugg3937 Would you consider playing chess online a time waster? If not why you wouldn't extend the same line of thinking to a competitive video game?

    • @duggydugg3937
      @duggydugg3937 5 лет назад

      @@eliasstouraitis9183
      tangent.. the 4 are time killers

  • @NcKasha
    @NcKasha 5 лет назад +31

    "Internet is designed to" is a bit to generalized statement. As if everypage has the same exact purpose

  • @yuuisland
    @yuuisland 4 года назад +17

    "Where does all this video game time go? Nowhere productive, that's for sure"
    -> Idk, I've reached the top 99.5th percentile of players in a competitive esport. I learned a ton about the best ways to learn and improve that easily generalizes to learning outside of video games. At the same time I've learned to appreciate other competitive sports, and gained valuable knowledge on strategic thinking that also generalizes outside of video games. On top of all that, I've made a lot of new friends.
    Maybe your definition of "productive" should be a little broader.

    • @trystandavies7249
      @trystandavies7249 4 года назад

      to be fair he does state at the end of the video that your reasons for doing the habit are important.

    • @rachellz
      @rachellz 4 года назад +2

      Same! (Apart from being that high skill haha)
      It massively helps my mental health and I've made friends from all over the world. I've travelled and explored different countries as a result. It even spurred me to learn little bits of new languages! Investing in a gaming PC is one of the best things I've ever done for my mental stability.
      Saying video games are a waste of time is such a boomer take.

    • @think4181
      @think4181 4 года назад

      The problem with video games is that often they are done alone and you are physically inactive while playing them. While there are redeeming qualities that you CAN find (such as your examples) many people WON’T find those qualities.

    • @FatemaAmmar76
      @FatemaAmmar76 4 года назад

      @@think4181 Agree with you.

    • @sleeplife752
      @sleeplife752 4 года назад

      @@think4181 internet friends are born from games,so no,u don't need to do it alone. I have made quite a few nice friends on the net although those relationships died when I left the game. In my eyes,games are just like socializing. At the same time,games with good lore can spark thought provoking sentiments. Also,staying still? Buy VR games,play while standing or walk while playing on the phone. Another charm of games is the ability to experience a completely new reality so you can take adventuring as a way to relax as not all can afford to.go abroad. At the end of the day though,it is up to the person to make the most out of it and it is the person's responsibility to manage their time. We cannot study from morning till night,the time spent won't maximize your learning ability.

  • @virtualharddrive8497
    @virtualharddrive8497 5 лет назад +107

    Thinking about all the time you waste instead of just living, that is a real waste of time!

    • @morphy2396
      @morphy2396 5 лет назад +4

      More like: Worse Than Yesterday.

    • @giuliabrinckmeier6409
      @giuliabrinckmeier6409 4 года назад +11

      I don't agree. Sometimes we need to think or re-think our life in order to decide and know where we're going. If you never stop and reflect about your habits and on what you did till now you won't be able to do it.

    • @virtualharddrive8497
      @virtualharddrive8497 4 года назад

      We live in culture, not in nature, stop trying to seem like the smart one here!

    • @MimoAnimations
      @MimoAnimations 4 года назад +1

      But what if you are doing something that you don't enjoy? You can say "i'll just stop doing that", but in order to reach that conclusion, you need to think, and if thinking can get you out of what *you* consider a bad habit (something you don't enjoy or agree with), then it's not a waste of time.

    • @S1rWakka
      @S1rWakka 4 года назад +2

      Wtf is "just living"? Is that supposed to be deep?

  • @shadowofchains3881
    @shadowofchains3881 4 года назад +2

    I wouldn't say video games are a total time waste as the esports industry is getting bigger and bigger,if someone is talented at a video game he enjoys,it can become his job,doing what he really wants while earning a decent amount of money that could be whether by streaming/being a pro player/coaching etc

  • @sopyleecrypt6899
    @sopyleecrypt6899 2 года назад +130

    I really like your videos, but just wanted to mention that the concept of “productivity” is a very capitalist idea... Making good use of your time can mean engaging in self-care, or in the kind of “laziness” that leads to good mental health: spending time in nature, hanging out with friends, patting your dog, watching birds or traffic or people. Life doesn’t have to be the relentless pursuit of productivity.

    • @Balkac
      @Balkac 2 года назад +10

      But nobody is trying to call spending time in nature or petting your dog a waste of time.

    • @TheGaming100
      @TheGaming100 2 года назад +1

      thats a good point Lee Dunn.

    • @TheGaming100
      @TheGaming100 2 года назад +1

      @@Balkac you'd be surprised at the thing some kids at school make out to be bad lol

    • @OxenteGente
      @OxenteGente 2 года назад

      What an awesome comment!!

    • @Ballykeith
      @Ballykeith 2 года назад +1

      What is this life, if full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?

  • @Fjuron
    @Fjuron 5 лет назад +4

    Maybe I am just saying this because im a Game Designer,
    but we all need to take brakes and enjoy something besides work.
    Of course you can overdo it with these things, but being productive 100% of the time will give you burn out and make you unhappy too.
    As with everything in life, you need to strike the right balance. So if used as an enjoyable hobby that refuels you on your time off, I believe video games can be an asset to your life.

    • @FelipeKana1
      @FelipeKana1 5 лет назад

      This is true. This week I was trying to avoid games and RUclips, and by the second day was already needing a rest. I overscheduled my time and got more stress and less work done.
      Here is important to note the differences between personalities. There are some very productive workaholics that never need leisure, and others much less so.

  • @benaiahwright937
    @benaiahwright937 5 лет назад +70

    But I'm watching this on RUclips...🤔

  • @tirthb
    @tirthb 5 лет назад +17

    Thank u for these helpful videos. I know my problems but do not have the urgency to overcome. Hopefully one day. Never give up keeps me going.

    • @korgond
      @korgond 5 лет назад

      Urgency, energy and enthisuasim.... that's what i desperately look for.

  • @TheJacklwilliams
    @TheJacklwilliams 2 года назад +13

    I love that number. A long long time ago I learned it as I had to calculate time in an app I was working on. Cracked me up that you slipped this video in as a potential "time waster". For those of us working in this environment, it's DAMN EASY to get side tracked. This video for me was a "break" studying. However, I can identify many times where one leads to another, then the other, and so on. Staying in control and on track, is a challenge we should all rise to. Thank you. Great video. Back to studying.

  • @Androidgamer47
    @Androidgamer47 5 лет назад +17

    Your Attitude is your window to the world.

  • @Sam-ko8mt
    @Sam-ko8mt 5 лет назад +15

    3:32
    Him:
    "It's 4pm"
    Me (as a uni student):
    *looks at the time*
    3:59 PM
    What kind of sorcery is this?

  • @auramaster13
    @auramaster13 5 лет назад +4

    I will argue with you real quick on Videogames. I take real lasting pleasure from becoming better and succeeding in videogames. I do this because I set a goal for how much I want to improve in the game. I get as much satisfaction from hitting Legend rank in Hearthstone as I do from being able to hit my goal in fitness. The important thing is focus on self improvement have a focus on the game and don't do it mindlessly. Find things that you can gain joy from after whatever it is you did is done for the day, week, month or year.

  • @hariharankm3401
    @hariharankm3401 5 лет назад +12

    1. Playing video games
    2. Watching television
    3. Using internet
    4. Social media
    #3 is actually debatable. Learning is much more efficient with the help of internet resources. It depends on for what purpose you use the internet.

    • @SummonerArthur
      @SummonerArthur 5 лет назад +1

      I think all these are debatable.
      Watching tv can be a good resource also

    • @chrisklugh
      @chrisklugh 5 лет назад +2

      Like you said, debatable. Sure its a tool to learn. But learning can be just another form of entertainment. If you never apply what you learnt in real life, the time spent learning is no different then just watching cat videos, or whatever it might be. I know a lot of stuff about a lot of things, but that don't mean its useful in my day to day life, or aids me in my goals.

  • @Runenut
    @Runenut 5 лет назад +1

    what do i get out of video games: a sense of accomplishment, a way to wind down, a way to fully dive into something else... playing runescape, it's also possible to find the most efficient and economic ways of playing, valuable lessons.
    say what you want, i'll still keep playing. i don't regret the time put into it. without it, i don't think i would enjoy life as much. you're totally right about limiting time.

  • @mrgruffy4499
    @mrgruffy4499 5 лет назад +7

    “Keep the faculty of effort alive in you by a little gratuitous exercise every day. Do every day or two, something for no other reason than that you would rather not do it. Everybody should do at least two things each day that he hates to do, just for practice.”
    "The Principles of Psychology", Chap IV
    Habit, William James, page 82 , in “Britannica Great Books”

  • @sharit7970
    @sharit7970 4 года назад +1

    1:47 'there's nothing worse than putting a ton of time into something, and having nothing to show for it' Just one of many great points in this clip, thanks for posting!

  • @RaHuL-sb6uo
    @RaHuL-sb6uo 6 лет назад +17

    Thank you sooooo much I know now that why I feel lonely and depressed

  • @Bbydoll90
    @Bbydoll90 3 года назад

    I’ve watched 5 different videos on how to stop wasting time and this is by far the best!! I sent it to my son who spends most of his free time playing video games and hope he takes your advice!

  • @isaacbezanson
    @isaacbezanson 4 года назад +6

    “Either it’s time well spent, or it’s time well wasted”

  • @IstvanKeresztes89
    @IstvanKeresztes89 4 года назад +2

    To be honest i cant agree on gaming is not giving you pleasure on longer time... we can take any competitive online game, where you can set your goals, and try to accomplish them! I mean if in league of legends you want to improve and get into higher division you need to put a lot time into, but when you accomplish you feel good. It is not giving you the extra benefits like excercising gives that is true, but mentally you can be satisfied

  • @knicks2030
    @knicks2030 6 лет назад +14

    These were all habits I had to give up and I was not even average!
    1. I slowly cut down my video game time over about 4 years to none now besides the occasional mobile game. I have zero gaming systems now. I do hope to get back to a healthy point with gaming, but I realized for me it was a problem.
    2. My only real TV is RUclips or with my family watching something together. We cut cable years ago. I did it back in 2011. RUclips can be a black hole, but that is what the watch later playlist is for! If it isn't good enough to watch later, it probably does not need to be watched right now.
    3. 100% used to waste time on the internet reading news article or shopping for things I didn't need.
    4. I never wasted too much time on social media because I just didn't really get it. I use some now and and am happy using less because what I do use I enjoy. I don't feel forced into using it.
    Doing all this has lead me to start my own website (and Twitter @centsoftime that I actually enjoy using!) focused on time and money. www.makingcentsoftime.com if you are interested. I don't want to take away from Better Than Yesterday though. This is a fantastic channel and I am so happy is growing at the rate it is!

    • @boyzndahood781
      @boyzndahood781 5 лет назад +2

      knicks2030 great job bro

    • @alventuradelacruz522
      @alventuradelacruz522 4 года назад

      I dont find any of thos activities bad , for example playing videogames 1 or two hours its not bad you just have to control yourselft, tv for example is good to watch national geographic , social media persobally is a waste unless you use it as a communication tool or as a medium to promote your work ( designer and illustrator in my case)

  • @WizardLvl24
    @WizardLvl24 4 года назад +2

    You said "I read them all" and I instantly wanted to give you a huge thank you, even if it's too late now from the video upload. The tenderness of your voice while motivating us is great. My sincerest thank you.

  • @eyevou
    @eyevou 5 лет назад +90

    "cut out all forms of entertainment" Okay, I think we're done here.

    • @karar7796
      @karar7796 5 лет назад +43

      Yeah agree - "all work & no play, makes Jack a dull boy" comes to mind. As a recovering workaholic, I can say from experience, life feels pointless & miserable when all you do is work. Moderation is key. For sure, many of us spend too much time on leisure activities, and sometimes we even spend time on games or TV or social media that we only mildly enjoy. We should limit our time & be selective about what we watch or play or read.

    • @havefaithinGod715
      @havefaithinGod715 5 лет назад +14

      Eyevou he said set a limit to entertainment....were you listening or distracted?

    • @karar7796
      @karar7796 5 лет назад +20

      @@havefaithinGod715 Yes he made that point at the very end, sort of as a final course correct, but for 90% of the video his point seemed to be that you should cut out entertainment & It's a waste of time.

    • @cobrajammin7316
      @cobrajammin7316 5 лет назад

      Yep

    • @theyellowone69
      @theyellowone69 5 лет назад +2

      @@karar7796 you say that like people should feel entitled to entertain themselves as much as they want and that's not a very productive mindset. Yes. Cut out the entertainment you don't get much out of it. Some people want to something significant with their lives and they look to these types of videos and quite frankly, it's good advice. Although avoiding entertainment like it's the devil isnt what he's implying . Rather, someone who's trying to actually be productive can set a limit or go out and earn their entertainment time by checking off a to do list first

  • @alexthievery7834
    @alexthievery7834 4 года назад

    RUclips is one of the greatest teachers of this generation it can be a huge waste of time but also a valuable teacher

  • @kharnakcrux2650
    @kharnakcrux2650 4 года назад +14

    i spent...... 5000 hours on TF2
    i realize if i spent that studying Japanese, i'd have an N1 JLPT certification by now.

  • @FullMetalFeline
    @FullMetalFeline 4 года назад +1

    Tip for game addicts! Play in a foreign language! I've been playing video games in French for years, it's taught me huge amounts, more vocabulary than any other resource that's for sure, using the addictive and engaging qualities of games to achieve a goal. It's also tiring so not only is game time productive (assuming you play a game that has a lot of dialogue like an RPG) but you also don't play quite as much as it makes you feel tierd. Give it a try!

  • @omegatauri1048
    @omegatauri1048 4 года назад +4

    I don't think playing video games is a waste of time in general. It can give you much more than just temporary pleasure and productive activities don't have to give you something you can show other people as it is said in the video. I'm grateful for all the experiences I got through video games, all the people I got to know through video games and all the stories I did not only read or watch but I lived through video games.

    • @PatasEmPauta
      @PatasEmPauta Год назад

      Yes. I was revolted with that being first in the list. But then at the end he says that as long as you do it because you want to, a conscious decision you are happy with, and not because it is a habit, it is ok. I play computer games with purpose =D

  • @charliecarpenter2840
    @charliecarpenter2840 4 года назад

    I stopped playing video games and started watching youtube instead, BUT.. I only watch how to's and educational/motivational stuff. Now putting that knowledge into practice and I don't have much time for screens. Anxiety is gone and I'm much happier.

  • @simplement23
    @simplement23 4 года назад +3

    Thank you for this useful video. I agree with everything you said and it's weird that we are living in a society in where everything is prepared and we don't need so much time to cook for example and life is kind of annoying and we come to internet because it's cheap, easy and you can find everything to forget the empty time we have.... No, not everyone want to make big stuffs, like writing a book or learn a language, we just want to have some fun instead of tchatting or going to bad websites.. And being prisoner of the internet is a new thing of this society , who would have say that we are wifi prisoner Lol

  • @ecobean3440
    @ecobean3440 5 лет назад +1

    I'm addicted to TV and social media. These videos only make me think about doing more while watching TV and surfing the internet.

  • @arabiccinemainenglish7396
    @arabiccinemainenglish7396 Год назад +3

    There is another thing that we could add: sleeping. In holidays, I wake up late, which ruins my entire day.
    Please make a video about sleeping. I hate when this happens even if my body needs to rest.

  • @fletchercarrigan1003
    @fletchercarrigan1003 4 года назад +1

    I personally love gaming, so I get a lot of benifit out of it, but I totally understand what you mean. I find balance works for me, so not only do I play my video games every day, I also read and meditate.

  • @spontaneousbagpacker9447
    @spontaneousbagpacker9447 4 года назад +3

    The 3rd point hits even Harder when you realize that it is exactly how I reached to this video, by wasting time on the internet.

  • @user-sr3tj5gn8y
    @user-sr3tj5gn8y 3 года назад +1

    This is actually really funny. I don't have social media, deleted it years ago. I have never been on Reddit, I play games for like an hour a week. Don't really watch a lot of TV. And yeah I am still not as productive as I would like to be.

  • @rpc.infinity
    @rpc.infinity 4 года назад +18

    5. endless gossips
    6. day dreaming
    7. girl friend / boy friend
    8. trying to impress others

  • @dataninjanl1263
    @dataninjanl1263 3 года назад

    Hi there, came accross your videos last weekend for the first time and I’m a big fan already. Regarding this video I really think that it depends on what you watch/browse. I’m using RUclips mainly for educative purposes for example. I totally agree though that you should always ask yourself when to much time is spend on these 4 habits.

  • @archerproxythefirst2161
    @archerproxythefirst2161 5 лет назад +23

    aahhmnn reading comments on youtube should be one hahah 😆😆

  • @christiandelgado2150
    @christiandelgado2150 4 года назад +1

    Best videos ever. I really enjoy them. Thank you.

  • @ylee7385
    @ylee7385 4 года назад +6

    I honestly think the previous three are somewhat meaningful and beneficial depending on how and why you do it. Assassin's creed certainly boomed my historical knowledge. I learned like sooooooooooo much from it and it triggered many other beneficial activities such as reading historical book about the era the game was set in (and there are a lot). Same with television if you are watching with purposes like expanding your life experience and gaining knowledge. I started looking into Feynman's physics book and string theory after the big bang theory though only at the beginner's level, I still think it's good that I get to know something.

  • @WatbabyluvWDCM
    @WatbabyluvWDCM 4 года назад +1

    Love your videos!

  • @cococh3607
    @cococh3607 2 года назад +8

    I agree that they are the most wasteful time that we may replace on our priority list on our specific goal like accomplishing our dreams. Even though for gamers like me that willingly to improve skills rapidly and reach to the top. I just understand this content that he wants to open our eyes to the truth. And help us to avoid the misunderstanding. So, I have nothing to say.

  • @pavloshevchuk2454
    @pavloshevchuk2454 2 года назад

    Watching youtube videos like this is definitely in my top 3 wasting time techniques.

  • @올리비아리-u2w
    @올리비아리-u2w 2 года назад +3

    this hits every spot in my core huhu thank you!!

  • @mariastreetdance2711
    @mariastreetdance2711 3 года назад

    I totally AGREE!! I know those are time suckers...but I can't control myself from seeing what RUclips has got for me

  • @caneroskar4979
    @caneroskar4979 5 лет назад +5

    From my experience, I recommend to try to learn and remember details from all aspects of the modern life. And to be very curious.

  • @calenthomas4190
    @calenthomas4190 3 года назад +1

    I seem to always watch these videos at the wrong time... like some of them will tell me not to go on my phone before bed and i am watching it just before bed, or for this one... i came on the internet to have a guitar lesson and i found myself watching this video😂

  • @JamieDallas
    @JamieDallas 5 лет назад +8

    It depends what we're watching on TV. For example, I just spent 8 minutes and 12 seconds watching something productive and educational; this video. There's plenty to learn from television. I watch political news channels most of the time. But, even a fictional drama can teach social etiquette, manners, morals, etc. We can learn how to fix cars, how to cook, how to build houses, etc. from TV.

    • @jb6712
      @jb6712 5 лет назад

      But that was the qualifier he said at the end; if what you're doing is productive to you, then it is not a waste of time.
      He was talking about the mindless hours many people spend, without even knowing where they've thrown time away, not about educational videos, such as the TED Talks (many excellent vids there!), and the craft/learning videos here on YT.

  • @KellyClarkD
    @KellyClarkD 4 года назад

    Videos like these make me feel guilty about everything that I am about to do. It makes me paranoid.
    "I want to play a game today. But I wouldn't finish my tasks if I did. So, I won't do it."
    "I want to watch something today. But I wouldn't finish my tasks if I did. So, I won't do it."
    The same words again and again on every "fun" thing that I wanted to do.
    I love the feeling of accomplishing my goals... But, sometimes, it feels like having fun is not allowed at all costs. :(

  • @WatPatat
    @WatPatat 5 лет назад +8

    Having nothing to show for it?! Just look at my platinum trophies for the Dark Souls Trilogy

  • @rickyjewett6082
    @rickyjewett6082 Год назад

    You videos are very good information. Sometimes I find myself spending to much time watching videos like yours.

  • @fenixrising1972
    @fenixrising1972 4 года назад +6

    5. Relying on RUclips for lifestyle and personality advice.

  • @Diana-gt1rv
    @Diana-gt1rv 4 года назад

    I totally agree to all these points in the video. Everybody is using the Internet and social media these days, moderation and setting priorities is the key!

  • @DonnaMarie113
    @DonnaMarie113 5 лет назад +18

    I waste way too much time watching RUclips.

  • @BlackPearlMinistries
    @BlackPearlMinistries 5 лет назад +2

    I've given up on #4. But 2&3 get me for sure. I've started setting my timer based on your other video and got so much done - working for 45 min and resting for 15. I even told my kids, I can help you later. I found much more quality time was spent on my work and then their question.
    I've focused to only watch RUclips if it is informative like this channel.
    I absolutely agree. My kids especially get sucked in for video games, kids you tube and Instagram. Once I take it away they are so more engaged in the world around them.

    • @k14michael
      @k14michael 5 лет назад

      The Frugal Five - how do you take the video game and you tube away from your kids? I know that sounds easy but do you just take them away and tell them to go do something else?

  • @Dairy-of-smiley-heart
    @Dairy-of-smiley-heart 5 лет назад +4

    Yes ,I agree you are right, today I wasted my time in Social media.

  • @stinolapino6556
    @stinolapino6556 4 года назад

    Thank you for your videos. I've only seen a few, but from what i gather you are an intelligent person with good advice.

  • @SergioLeonardoCornejo
    @SergioLeonardoCornejo 5 лет назад +5

    Just for the record, playing video games led me to write a novel.
    Of course I didn't spend hours on Fortnite. I played story focused games.

    • @SK_Esskay
      @SK_Esskay 5 лет назад

      Leonardo Cornejo: wow , how far have you gotten?

    • @SergioLeonardoCornejo
      @SergioLeonardoCornejo 5 лет назад

      mr khan Published last year. Working on the sequels.

    • @SergioLeonardoCornejo
      @SergioLeonardoCornejo 4 года назад

      @Cathlene Romain Steel and Flame. It's on Amazon. I'm working on a new cover to homogenize the style with that of the sequel.

    • @SergioLeonardoCornejo
      @SergioLeonardoCornejo 4 года назад

      @Cathlene Romain a fantasy story about two members of a guild whose function is helping people for pay. One is the girl in my profile picture.

  • @dragslay7999
    @dragslay7999 4 года назад +1

    Everyone realises that the one thing bad for us is us being someone else so like In a tv or playing in a video game which just proves that we find our life boring and that is because we have got used to having a lot of dopamine, (there is a video on that, dopamine detox)

  • @almakaster6279
    @almakaster6279 5 лет назад +3

    Ouch! I fail all of them! Time to change. Thank you

  • @krishanbhalla9245
    @krishanbhalla9245 4 года назад +1

    Nice video, thank you so much.

  • @MH-cq9ek
    @MH-cq9ek 4 года назад +4

    2 hours per day on social media? well that is low for a lot of people

  • @arunudnur5792
    @arunudnur5792 4 года назад

    You opened my eyes... Thanks for changing my life... Due to your videos I am gaining confidence and I am being more productive... Thanks 😊

  • @jolinesnt
    @jolinesnt 2 года назад +3

    really helped me to know and i got motivated from ur vids so i can reflect and do my priorities first and actually ur list is absolutely related to mine, thanks a lot !!

  • @shamanosanity6557
    @shamanosanity6557 4 года назад

    I've made a 2 minutes list, one item on the list is to set small daily tasks with longterm goals and to limit wasting time on the internet !
    Now I'm going to take a quick shower, write down subjects to adres during a meeting, do some necessary chores and going out for a walk through the neighborhood !
    And thanks to you I'm more aware that doing small bad-things is damaging in the long run. On my small goals list I have 5 times 2 minutes exercises, setting new eat-habits, watching one BTY-video on YT and minimized a few other tasks in order to reach a otherwise 'unobtainable' goal. Off to to the shower and on with all on my list !-)
    I've even put writing a postcard to friends or family as a 2 minute task :-)
    Your Englisch may have a peculiar accent, it is still a 100 times better than a computer voice ! Have a nice day Sir !

  • @rachelm7525
    @rachelm7525 2 года назад +4

    This is so true! But another time-waster is...spending too long on the phone!!! Nothing is gained from meaningless conversations about the weather or what you're having for dinner. Far better to go out and actually meet up with people and enjoy an activity together: shopping, coffee, walking, etc. 🙂

  • @SergeHub
    @SergeHub 4 года назад

    Oh I watched this video before. It is still very useful until now. Everyone should know these 4 bad habits. Shared!

  • @gamerash8513
    @gamerash8513 4 года назад +4

    Well with the gaming I'm socialising with my friends during lockdown and developing logical thinking skills in some games?

  • @JoseMeeusen
    @JoseMeeusen 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much for your video's!!! I watch one or two (depending how long they are) video's during my coffee and lunch breaks, because I still love to learn. Then go on with my work. I do watch tv in the evenings, but still feel it as a loss of time. But I'm 71, cannot see very well at the lamplight and I'm too tired in the evenings. But at daytime I do not want to waste my time.

  • @dumitrucozma2348
    @dumitrucozma2348 5 лет назад +6

    6:40 Here is the real video actually...
    P.D: "Priority" thats the key word.

  • @chandlertx5355
    @chandlertx5355 4 года назад +1

    I love how the ending is just "Do these things and you will be better than yesterday." It's a good feeling

  • @emmaacollinsxo
    @emmaacollinsxo 5 лет назад +4

    I really like watching your videos :))

  • @blitzwind5678
    @blitzwind5678 5 лет назад +1

    This video is what I need. No. 1 is probably my most time wasting activity. Gotta keep myself productive. Thanks sir for making me realize how fool I am.

  • @appmania2180
    @appmania2180 6 лет назад +5

    Great video!

  • @scarsmakestars
    @scarsmakestars 3 года назад

    so glad you got your channel back bro!!

  • @midnightmooncrazyness1920
    @midnightmooncrazyness1920 5 лет назад +5

    The Nintendo switch that I enjoy it I don't do social media & I do knitting making a scarf

  • @trickycubing4115
    @trickycubing4115 4 года назад +2

    Me:Clicks
    Also me:reaches 1:03
    Me closes video
    *MISSION ACCOMPLISHED*

  • @perfectionbox
    @perfectionbox 5 лет назад +20

    Playing with cats. I could do it all day, and I often do ha ha ha

    • @danielg1910
      @danielg1910 4 года назад +2

      Not a waste of time; for the cats.

  • @oliviaginsbourg6541
    @oliviaginsbourg6541 4 года назад

    All these videos are worth watching thank you for your clear concise explanations I always need those images to fix a concept in my brain

  • @marcusbrown7817
    @marcusbrown7817 6 лет назад +3

    Loved the video

  • @AbdullahQumper
    @AbdullahQumper 4 года назад

    I feel sad while watching this... it really speaks to me, I should be more active and proactive ... thanks for the tips, much thanks

  • @EnergizingBane
    @EnergizingBane 3 года назад +3

    I feel like this video ignores why at least some people choose to do these activities or why they don’t just be more productive (for me being creative and needing to come back later to work more). It just seems to make out these activities to be completely worthless instead of it being different in some cases where it’s fine. If it is in fact affecting your life in a negative way then yes, you should make change. Moderation is key.

  • @jaybarnish77
    @jaybarnish77 5 лет назад +2

    4:39 Made me laugh hard. While this was how I got to watching this video, your series left on auto play has made for excellent background commentary to my homework.
    Thank you for the videos