How to Stop Being Constantly Overwhelmed

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If you feel constantly overwhelmed - like you've always got too much to do and not enough time to do it in - then you're in the same boat that I've found myself in for several months.
Today, I'll walk you through the plan that I've been putting into action in order to strike a better work-life balance.
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  • @Thomasfrank
    @Thomasfrank5 жыл бұрын

    For a good follow-up to this video, you might want to check out a recent podcast episode I did with my friend Martin on burnout: kzread.info/dash/bejne/maOF1ZOMhda0aZs.html Also, if you want a Never Stop Learning shirt, here ya go: collegeinfogeek.com/merch Hope you enjoy this one!

  • @sajedaislam944

    @sajedaislam944

    5 жыл бұрын

    Can you please do a video for increasing productivity for working parents?

  • @LRG4

    @LRG4

    5 жыл бұрын

    can you make shorter videos, please? i used to really get your videos when they were shorter. thanks

  • @YeniCorrea

    @YeniCorrea

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love u

  • @ITSHProductions

    @ITSHProductions

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I can watch a TV show like bringing sexy back which is I believe in Australian TV show on Netflix...and seeing people with that drive makes me driven. But once the glow of their success and the, "if they can do this, then I should be able to do that" feeling dissipates. I have my own business that I have been stuck trying to build up for years and I'm not getting anywhere. I have chores at home that need to be done and organization. But my 'sense of priority' is not there. Do I do the chore, do I try to make the video, if I do the video am I going to waste time because of not knowing the flow the video needs. I live in a town that is not tiny, but also doesn't have "Life Coaches" or "Professional Organizers". You seem to be super knowledgeable about the subject and may have a thought that has helped you or idea that can direct me (and possibly others). Thank you for your time (your time reading this & making your videos). BBS - Owner "ITSH Productions"

  • @raymondtecaxco9642

    @raymondtecaxco9642

    4 жыл бұрын

    How exactly are you learning to play the piano? I'm learning as well and I've never touched one before, maybe your resource could assist me as well.

  • @gabriellewilliams6133
    @gabriellewilliams61335 жыл бұрын

    1. Reset sprint (reorganize your life ) 2. Re establish your routine (if it was a complex routine start small and slowly incorporate more) 3. Define priorities and learn to say no

  • @debrajdutta8268

    @debrajdutta8268

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man

  • @brooksgunn5235

    @brooksgunn5235

    5 жыл бұрын

    _Thank you!_

  • @theresayoutubinator177

    @theresayoutubinator177

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @dayzm6708

    @dayzm6708

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot! 😄

  • @PopDasKorn

    @PopDasKorn

    4 жыл бұрын

    thanks, I watched the video but wasn't able to pay attention.

  • @Chandasouk
    @Chandasouk5 жыл бұрын

    Overwhelmed, underwhelmed but never whelmed

  • @Thomasfrank

    @Thomasfrank

    5 жыл бұрын

    I take it you saw the NerdSync video on that?

  • @Chandasouk

    @Chandasouk

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Thomasfrank You watch NerdSync too?! Thomas, you became so much cooler. I remember hearing it on Young Justice before but was reminded of it again lol

  • @Thomasfrank

    @Thomasfrank

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Chandasouk yeah - Scott's a friend of mine!

  • @dannwhatisthisbehaviour7523

    @dannwhatisthisbehaviour7523

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @subhankarbanerjee8651

    @subhankarbanerjee8651

    5 жыл бұрын

    Young Justice S01 E01

  • @dylanoshea9647
    @dylanoshea96475 жыл бұрын

    Rebuilding your habits is like running on a treadmill. If you hop off when running at 12kmph you won't be able to get back on at that speed. You need to start again from a low speed and work back up.

  • @dylanoshea9647

    @dylanoshea9647

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@russ7009 what about a cheetah?

  • @taki1255

    @taki1255

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thiiissss 🙏

  • @ramyakrohanmohanty9895

    @ramyakrohanmohanty9895

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@russ7009 A cheetah runs every single day, you know?

  • @playboicashcarti

    @playboicashcarti

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@russ7009 are u a cheeta?

  • @aaaviewer1

    @aaaviewer1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Great analogy

  • @ma-teman1197
    @ma-teman11975 жыл бұрын

    One thing that I do whenever I feel overwhelmed is disconnecting from social media or technology as much as I can. What the constant flow of information on the internet it can add to me feeling overwhelmed plus being disconnected from technology can also help me get a lot of my work done which will help me feel less overwhelmed since it ends up getting me a little bit ahead.

  • @stephaniemuller5500

    @stephaniemuller5500

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey, can you expand on that a little? I have read a few articles on digital minimalism - but you can never have too much inspiration. :) Thanks in advance!

  • @ma-teman1197

    @ma-teman1197

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@stephaniemuller5500 I tend to either uninstall all of my social media or if I am presently using a couple of them I will uninstall all that I don't use or if I can simply just use it on my laptop I'll uninstall it on my phone so I am not constantly checking it. If I don't need my phone then I will also turn it off and hide it somewhere. (I obviously know where it is but since I hide it, it's always out of vision so I am less likely to be tempted by it) Then I also disconnect from the internet if I can or at least limit which sites I can go to. Over a longer period I try to do 30 day challenges where I am not watching any Netflix or Hulu because I end up getting sucked into the shows and wasting a lot of time. Overall, this results in me focusing more on a few things rather than consuming a bunch of content from all over the internet, which allows my mind to be more free from distracting thoughts so I can focus on what really matters, get it done, or have a better understanding of it because it is not being interrupted by other information.

  • @stephaniemuller5500

    @stephaniemuller5500

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ma-teman1197 thank you for your comprehensive answer. :) I found "block it" to be very helpful for android phones. you can create a schedule where it completely blocks chosen apps - and there's no way of getting around it during those times. you can only change the schedule in the free time you've put as un-blocked. I used to block chrome for all times except for 1or 2 hours in the evening. best of luck with your organisation endeavours ;)

  • @maxbasilone3026

    @maxbasilone3026

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have gotten a non smart phone to stop usiing it, and I have felt great for a week. now I use my computer all too much and it annoys me to hell that I have to work on my computer

  • @LianDyogi

    @LianDyogi

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nick Shea True! It’s constant stimulation and information (as you said) being thrown at you

  • @_evillevi
    @_evillevi5 жыл бұрын

    My problem is that I don't get burnout trying to get ahead, I'm just trying to get equal:(

  • @tahyechoi

    @tahyechoi

    5 жыл бұрын

    Leví Carbellido i think it is best when you try to match your own self. Get equal to your own strength and dream is called Integrity. At least i think so .... cheer up❤️

  • @Saelaanor

    @Saelaanor

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same. I only work 28hour weeks and I don't have many Hobbies and I basically never do unpaid labour (like cleaning or caring for others) and I still feel sooo tired and overwhelmed and I procrastinate so much and I feel like I can't keep up with the rest of the world. If I continue like this, I'll probably get to a point, where I'll seriously get into trouble... x)

  • @CaroeJ

    @CaroeJ

    5 жыл бұрын

    Saelaanor maybe it could help you to document where all your time is going so you can use it more effectively? And maybe in addition to that you can sit down every evening and make a good realistic plan for the next day :)

  • @juiice

    @juiice

    5 жыл бұрын

    This is me. Pretty sure (for me) it's a brain thing - ADHD, ASD, sensory issues, high standards etc

  • @Kinghassz

    @Kinghassz

    5 жыл бұрын

    Saelaanor maybe your an empath or codependent who gets burnt out quick? Look into what is an empath/ codependent. Vital mind phycology is a good yt channel about this stuff, maybe u have a lack of magnesium or something

  • @ekramhasan1907
    @ekramhasan19075 жыл бұрын

    The background looks gorgeous and symmetrical

  • @anantsharma7955

    @anantsharma7955

    5 жыл бұрын

    The color scheme looks dull, the purple background was way more aesthetic

  • @Thomasfrank

    @Thomasfrank

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I was really happy with how it turned out.

  • @osse1n

    @osse1n

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Thomasfrank I am feeling exactly those feelings. Cool that you could share.

  • @scdobserver835

    @scdobserver835

    5 жыл бұрын

    He looks like he has a square afro. Once you see it you can't unsee. Love the content anyway...

  • @SiMon-dx9iy

    @SiMon-dx9iy

    5 жыл бұрын

    The guitar on the left is upsetting the symmetry!

  • @makitajazzqueen7794
    @makitajazzqueen77945 жыл бұрын

    Hey Thomas! I wanted to share with you something my therapist told me once. He said "Ok, you work and are passionate about your work. You work out and eat healthy so your body is well. You like reading and you have plenty of fulfilling hobbies. But when do you slow down? I mean, when do you take a minute to connect with yourself?" And this made me think a lot, and I realised that that's what my life was missing: a moment of literally doing nothing, not be listening to music, not be listening to a podcast in the background, completely disconnected from any technology and any task, just staring out the window and letting my thoughts rub free. I used to feel very overwhelmed all the time, but ever since I have started doing this once in a while, I have felt much healthier and relaxed and energetic. Just a thought that I wanted to share with you so maybe you can explore it and see if you find it works :)

  • @inspiredby-sx7wy

    @inspiredby-sx7wy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Oh thank you very much for this comment! I was wanting to do that, but was always thinking: why should I do that? It doesn't make sense. Now it makes sense to me! Thank you! Gonna do it, after reading every comment :)

  • @LianDyogi

    @LianDyogi

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Makita! Can totally relate to always having something run in the background (podcast, song, etc.) and for the need to just have moments where you’re just staring out the window, just “being”. Thanks for the reminder ☺️

  • @atharvadikondawar4459

    @atharvadikondawar4459

    4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @dailydoseofgokce

    @dailydoseofgokce

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you for this comment. actually it feels like I'm doing all those things that end up overwhelming me, to avoid sitting down to have a conversation with myself.

  • @fai411

    @fai411

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to do that intuitively but then I was like,"why tho?" Then never did it,ty for this comment

  • @musicjunkie8228
    @musicjunkie82285 жыл бұрын

    As a new grad school student who struggles with anxiety, I've really needed this video. But I never thought it would come from Thomas - I've always thought he's this productivity ninja who just gets stuff done and doesn't overthink it.

  • @kerryd7

    @kerryd7

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Papacito RICOAnxiety is a state of anxiousness. There are two types of anxiety - clinical and reactive. Reactive is generally considered normal - something happens that creates a sense of anxiousness or threat. Clinical anxiety is a diagnosable state such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, ocd - there are 11 syndromes. Clinical anxiety used to be called neurosis and someone that exhibited anxiety (syndrome) is often referred to as neurotic. There are numerous symptoms and I would be very surprised if you not suffered some form of anxiety. Clinical anxiety is generally considered treatable and somewhat resolvable unlike psychosis which is to be managed. Anxiety can cause a lot of lost days of being ble to go to work; hospital visits; downtime and is frequently involved with depression. So a very common diagnosis (example) is generalized anxiety disorder with major depressive disorder. These conditions are significantly consequential and the earlier diagnosis the more effective treatment.

  • @zzz-ch7qn

    @zzz-ch7qn

    3 жыл бұрын

    Andrew Baxter I know I’m replying after a year lol but you just described what I was feeling better than myself.

  • @TaraWagner
    @TaraWagner5 жыл бұрын

    I think one of the most important thing to remember is that overwhelm is a symptom of our HABITS, not our TASKS. If we don't look at the patterns that led us there (boundaries, routines, bad habits, mindset, everything), we'll just wind up there again.

  • @stutir.5242
    @stutir.52425 жыл бұрын

    Am i the only person who feels like my life is 100% sprinting. And if I'm not sprinting it's me in bed for 3 weeks straight being depressed. No Inbetween.

  • @75Cee

    @75Cee

    2 жыл бұрын

    You could be ADHD.

  • @manuelita467

    @manuelita467

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @motivationcentral9590
    @motivationcentral95905 жыл бұрын

    Why does this guy always upload videos that i need when I need them. I'm starting to get suspicious...🤔

  • @DevilsInferno1

    @DevilsInferno1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice video idea

  • @kartikkarajgikar2846

    @kartikkarajgikar2846

    5 жыл бұрын

    🤔🤔🤔

  • @tejaswinisingh6645

    @tejaswinisingh6645

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bingoo ..he uploads exactly what I need in my life right now. 🙈🙈🙈 But I'm just more thankful than being suspicious. 😆

  • @arnontkorn6574

    @arnontkorn6574

    5 жыл бұрын

    Someone is watching us?!?!?!

  • @lizsypher9341

    @lizsypher9341

    5 жыл бұрын

    Arnont Korn your higher self

  • @TaraWagner
    @TaraWagner5 жыл бұрын

    I love this topic. Burnout, procrastination, work/life balance...they are all things I talk about/coach on. Our culture feeds those things more and more. It takes so much more awareness and practice to break from the crowd and not get sucked into the riptide.

  • @laraprudencio8337
    @laraprudencio83375 жыл бұрын

    The struggles of having many different interests and also responsabilities. I feel your pain Thomas. Thank you for the tips.

  • @floofmccloud
    @floofmccloud5 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I forget that KZreadrs watch other KZreadrs too

  • @superdudeman666
    @superdudeman6665 жыл бұрын

    My brilliant advice: forget hard work and put chill as a very high priority in life. I don't envy highly successful people at all. I know I'm enjoying life a lot more overall, even if I can't show it off. The root of the overwhelm problem is fear. You're afraid of being perceived as low status. Let go of it and you'll be happy. I promise! As a rule of thumb, when you see people desperately seeking validation on social media, you should feel sorry for them, not envious. Then you know you've made it! This actually does not go that much against the advice of the video. You will still find motivation this way, but they'll be more natural. Things like learning to play piano for no good reason for example, like the video said.

  • @NorlynCodes

    @NorlynCodes

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi! We have the same viewpoint in life. I also just want to stay lowkey, just making enough to get through life and help my family. I'm having anxiety attacks right now and I freeze and wanting to kill myself. I have this undying issue with my mother wherein she wants me to offer help to relatives. I expressed my point that I couldn't do that and probably won't help in the way she wants me to but every time this happens, she would say I'm being ungrateful and I should pay them back. I constantly want to help, I'm happy to do help but the way I can and want. I recently can't control my anxiety attacks and just freeze. You won't believe it's like hell. I'm living but I'm not. I have an issue with my health and I don't know how to source for the expenses of that, paying my share to our mortgage, paying another bill. All of these are super important and I don't know what to prioritize. Not to mention that my earnings aren't enough plus I'm constantly sprinting to earn more, more and more. I want to take a break and reconnect myself but I can't do that because I'm broke af.

  • @tangerin511

    @tangerin511

    Жыл бұрын

    This helps a lot, thank you

  • @ianerickson2210

    @ianerickson2210

    Жыл бұрын

    It is good to go back to calm. You dont need to overwork all the time, that will hurt you more than help you. But "forget hard work"?? Never. I need to accomplish things in this lifetime. This feeling is a good thing when used correctly.

  • @idunusegoogleplus

    @idunusegoogleplus

    10 ай бұрын

    Not everyone has the luxury to just chill. At least a billion people have to work hard just to survive, if they chill they will starve and their families will probably also starve.

  • @superdudeman666

    @superdudeman666

    10 ай бұрын

    @@idunusegoogleplus Sure, but this video as I recall it (my comment is 4 years old) is not about surviving, it's about the pressure of not being as successful as everyone else.

  • @dunjapetkovic2036
    @dunjapetkovic20365 жыл бұрын

    What if you feel overwhelmed by trying to make your routines and organizing your life?

  • @slamislife74

    @slamislife74

    5 жыл бұрын

    Make one small routine or habit at a time. You can't fix everything at once, so just fix one thing at a time. If there's something really big you have to do, break it into smaller tasks. Hope this helps! :)

  • @dunjapetkovic2036

    @dunjapetkovic2036

    5 жыл бұрын

    It does help, i know that but I realised that Im not doing that Thanks

  • @sheenachante

    @sheenachante

    4 жыл бұрын

    This comment🖤 I do feel overwhelmed with the thought of these things

  • @EdwardHazell
    @EdwardHazell Жыл бұрын

    key take-home: 'do a reset sprint: evaluate all systems: file organisation : physical living space and workspace, your task manager' 'get them back to a state where they are actually useful to you.'

  • @panchofenix9912

    @panchofenix9912

    Жыл бұрын

    Extra tip: watch healthygamer

  • @ItsAsparageese
    @ItsAsparageese4 жыл бұрын

    "If I continually put all my time into my business just because I feel that the force multiplier is there, just because I feel like there's more opportunity there, I'm going to burn out. I'm going to feel overwhelmed, because the desire for discovery is not going to go away. It's just going to be kind of stifled, but it's still going to be there, and it's still going to cause me stress." There is so much depth and insight here, and I really appreciate you putting these words to this. I'm recovering from a long period of homelessness and housing insecurity, and that comes with a lot of hurdles to overcome with regard to mental health and physical/financial security, and it comes with a ton of guilt because I'm trying to build my own content empire/nonprofit career, and every minute I spend on those is essential but also feels like I should be spending my time wage-earning for immediate survival, and every minute I spend doing anything for self-care (like practicing music, or going to the rec center for a better real shower -- it even affects me eating enough because I feel compelled to spend less time and money on eating than is reasonable) is also time that carries guilt because I feel like I should be working on building my career or immediate wage-earning. It's a really intense and tough position to be in, and self-care -- specifically, feeding that desire for discovery, spending time studying for the CLEP tests I need to take if I'll ever be able to get back to school, spending time practicing music so I at least don't lose any more skill than I've already lost -- is one of the first things to fall by the wayside when the guilt and overwhelm take over. But it's so critical to make that time, otherwise I stop functioning at any-of-the-above at all, and I struggle to defend that reality and act on it appropriately. That got more in-depth than I expected and you'll probably never see it, but thanks for the content you make, because it really affects me deeply. Thanks for creating material that is focused on universal human experiences and never being tone-deaf to the way these things impact poorer classes of people. I really get a lot from your channel and it helps me keep pushing forward through the fire.

  • @MyLifeFastForward
    @MyLifeFastForward5 жыл бұрын

    My issue is that my routine is constantly sprinting. I need to create healthier habits because I don’t have healthy habits to “re-establish”. I’m just running from one thing to another and it’s exhausting.

  • @thinthle

    @thinthle

    5 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @madicollins3381

    @madicollins3381

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I felt the same way for some time but I started to try meditation and omg, this has helped me so much. Look for a simple video showing how to do it the simple way, start with 5 minutes and you will see how it brings calm and balance into your life.

  • @PracticalInspiration
    @PracticalInspiration5 жыл бұрын

    Your point of going back to basics is so true!! Very important to do this and care for the essentials.

  • @numberonedad7924
    @numberonedad79245 жыл бұрын

    feels like you're talking more slowly than in your old videos. it's actually super helpful to retaining the information you're saying, so thanks for making that effort!

  • @HaleemahX
    @HaleemahX5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this great video! Establishing a routine is SO difficult when you’re self employed. Holding yourself accountable to yourself is challenging. It’s so easy to become overwhelmed and burnt out. We just have to keep moving forward and hitting goals as efficiently as we can ☺️

  • @mluzu96
    @mluzu965 жыл бұрын

    awesome tips, i needed it this. i’ve been overwhelmed and i realized it’s because i haven’t defined my priorities in a while. thanks tom!

  • @lulumanasseer84
    @lulumanasseer845 жыл бұрын

    I got fired from an internship today after one month of working due to one avoidable mistake, but I am not frustrated; I am optimistic that now I have the opportunity to truly address my weakness and this 7:39 ; the toxic voice where everyday I felt that I need to completely satisfy my employer by being totally immune from committing mistakes. it saddened me that I didn't have a second chance to make corrections but I am blessed to learn from this experience that was short lived.

  • @treyshurley4720
    @treyshurley47205 жыл бұрын

    The book "Make Time" points out we need highlights in our schedules. Enjoyable moments are the ones that make the daily life worth living.

  • @kristinchappell6677
    @kristinchappell66775 жыл бұрын

    I really need to take these tidbits of advice to heart. It's hard this time of the year as a teacher, because we are in the downward slope after the holidays on our way to spring break, and everyone is exhausted and getting sick. I need a good reset sprint in my life right now.

  • @danimacke6937
    @danimacke69373 жыл бұрын

    It’s funny that every time I feel like I’m struggling with some thing, I see a video you’ve made about it. Thank you for doing these

  • @annasanasaryan
    @annasanasaryan5 жыл бұрын

    Genuinely, thank you for sharing this. Have not felt anything so related to my current state . I subscribed over a year ago, and not missed a single video. Good luck to you!

  • @emmaberger3748
    @emmaberger37482 жыл бұрын

    This is so inspiring thank u ! The bit about success building opportunities really hit because it feels like you’re literally wasting opportunities not to take on awesome things but it has just put me in a constant burnout cycle

  • @BwayBuff13
    @BwayBuff135 жыл бұрын

    This came out at literally the perfect time. Thanks Tom. As always

  • @nafisa.t13
    @nafisa.t135 жыл бұрын

    Somehow Tom knew I needed EXACTLY this, EXACTLY today. Every time you say "joy of discovery" it brings me this wonderful feeling of being understood.

  • @haanhduong7902
    @haanhduong79025 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. It made me think about many things in my life now and I'm just realizing that I've been overwhelmed for months too. So thank you.

  • @mofongoman2616
    @mofongoman26165 жыл бұрын

    Needed this, thanks man. Keep up the great work.

  • @donnah801
    @donnah8015 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate your authenticity. Keep up the good work and never stop learning. 👍

  • @RussianBot69420
    @RussianBot694205 жыл бұрын

    There are no stressful situations, only stressful responses.

  • @RussianBot69420

    @RussianBot69420

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ben Shapiro Sure, theres always an extreme example, don't forget the main message though. And even in that situation, its less stressful for those who've trained against it.

  • @juiice

    @juiice

    5 жыл бұрын

    Isn't stress relative though? People are not born with the same tolerance for stress and upbringing/life/brain chemistry impacts it along the way...if a person has or has developed a low tolerance for stress they can't easily learn to respond differently...especially if the levels of (perceived) stress are constant and there's no headspace or time for self development

  • @lixd3054

    @lixd3054

    2 жыл бұрын

    Uhh....

  • @esfasia9835
    @esfasia98355 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for easing me up this morning, I owe you a lot man! For all those advices which changed this life in a positive way..

  • @benjamingeorge8241
    @benjamingeorge82415 жыл бұрын

    Such Perfect Timing. I feel like I'm juggling everything and barely keeping my life from falling apart. Thanks Thomas :D

  • @purplerain5305
    @purplerain53053 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad this is the first video I clicked on while feeling overwhelmed, it really helped. Thanks!

  • @lifeform106
    @lifeform1065 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for making this video! Taking colleges classes with lots of homework, having hobbies, goals, and big projects to do can be very overwhelming. This video helps a lot thanks and hopefully I can accomplish more.

  • @carlosvera621
    @carlosvera6215 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video Thomas. I went on an awful burnout last year. Nothing good for my mind and soul. But I'm slowly healing from that, your videos have helped me a lot. Greeting from Colombia!

  • @geneg3776
    @geneg37763 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!! The point about not going back to all routine habits in one go helped so much. When you have a setback, expecting to go back to your normal routine straight away puts alot if pressure and stress. I'm building up slow again. Thankyou for bring that to our attention.

  • @nahmepin
    @nahmepin Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, it was in fact like you numbered some of the ideas I knew I had to do in order to get better but the key thing I forgot was the fact I have to balance my own "me time" and the work time. Put myself as priority is something I leave aside this year.

  • @jarle53
    @jarle533 жыл бұрын

    Discovering your channel feels like a ‘reset sprint’ for me. Reorganizing and rethinking everything. Thank you for your help!

  • @ShoroukA
    @ShoroukA5 жыл бұрын

    I always appreciate how relatable your topics are and how super realistic your tips are!! Thank you!

  • @cristina14k
    @cristina14k5 жыл бұрын

    I've watched many videos of you.. very helpful... until today.. you completely NAILED it as if you made the video for me.. immediately subscribed! Your a such an amazing human being and have made a big impact in my present... THANK YOU...

  • @chelle4419
    @chelle44195 жыл бұрын

    Thank you soooo much for this video. As soon as I saw the notification pop up, I clicked on it because I was freaking out after a really stressful video. And it is really nice to have someone else say they learn for the sake of that click of understanding. I have been learning Japanese lately and I keep coming back for that reason. Everyone else has these huge goals of being able to speak like a native or live in Japan, but I really am learning it for the sake of it. And my morning routine is definitely a habit that’s fallen to the wayside. I really liked being able to relax before going to class, but I made the mistake of letting myself do homework during that time, and it has crushed my motivation to get up early. I’m going to go back to it. I hope you have a nice day, and good luck with your own habits. :)

  • @sugermapel
    @sugermapel5 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciated this video, it's super helpful. I've been feeling so overwhelmed with schoolwork lately, and I actually got physically sick as a result and didn't really know how to get past that.

  • @manolisk33
    @manolisk335 жыл бұрын

    As a piano teacher, I wish to say congrats on your 3 against 2 polyrhythm achievement! Welcome to the club!

  • @trams_and_apples
    @trams_and_apples5 жыл бұрын

    Wow you really outdid yourself on this video. It feels more like a conversation than a video essay. I really like this style!!

  • @martaluterek9008
    @martaluterek90085 жыл бұрын

    man, I didn't know I needed this video... thank you for your content and good luck in your life!

  • @sameer-qh2vh
    @sameer-qh2vh5 жыл бұрын

    I love the fact that you are learning with us, Thomas, as we improve ourselves too!

  • @Soultoo
    @Soultoo5 жыл бұрын

    Thomas, just wanted to thank you man! At this point you're basically the only youtuber I watch - I keep coming back to check whether you've got some more productivity tips every day. Keep it up! :D

  • @taylormucker9653
    @taylormucker96535 жыл бұрын

    This helps so much I feel the same way just had a death in the family and I’m also taking a break from college and just trying to find my focus and find time too figure myself out

  • @jimberridge295
    @jimberridge2955 жыл бұрын

    Hugely helpful - thanks. Agree it can be overwhelming to have a complex routine! Keep it simple!

  • @IshikaShanai
    @IshikaShanai5 жыл бұрын

    It’s nice being reminded of how to deal with these issues as I’m experiencing them during this season of life. 😭

  • @andrewtan8094
    @andrewtan80945 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Thomas! Great video, I just hit my limit recently and a reset sprint is exactly what I needed.

  • @WandatheBrave
    @WandatheBrave5 жыл бұрын

    A Reset Sprint...what a good way of thinking about it! Never thought of it like that. Kind of like taking a break to actually rest, review how you've been feeling, and reset. Seems like a good way to get back into gear. Thanks for sharing this with us!

  • @TheMsYuvana
    @TheMsYuvana5 жыл бұрын

    Gosh Tom thank you for this video! I have always been so overwhelmed ever since I've entered university but hopefully your tips gives me some composure!!

  • @becuziloveyouhun
    @becuziloveyouhun5 жыл бұрын

    You're a hero, thank you for sharing this 🙏🏼 I'm struggling with this right now, I just took on a second job and I work every day 6-12 hours. I definitely want to reel it back asap.

  • @zeph4718
    @zeph47182 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate this video as I'm starting from scratch and don't want to get burnt out. I am really into the art of saying no even when it might be money on the table.

  • @BlackJackVendetta
    @BlackJackVendetta5 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching your videos for ages, and this is by far my favorite video of yours! Thank you!!

  • @fear_less_2020
    @fear_less_2020 Жыл бұрын

    EXACTLY what I've been feeling for the past couple of months. Especially because of the injustice that happened in my life a couple of months ago. I have decided to reset. Thanks, Thomas. All of us relate so much to you and your videos are fantastic. Very helpful.

  • @nuzhahmiah1546
    @nuzhahmiah15465 жыл бұрын

    I Was so happy to see this title as I’ve been feeling this for a long time right now !

  • @nafsimusicgalaxy
    @nafsimusicgalaxy5 жыл бұрын

    you don't know how much i needed this rn.. thanks Thomas!

  • @lily4002
    @lily40025 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much thomas! I really needed this.

  • @stephanylopez146
    @stephanylopez1465 жыл бұрын

    You are a big help into getting my priorities on track! I love your videos! Thank you!

  • @eonxmusic
    @eonxmusic4 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so helpful. I'm so grateful 🙏🙏

  • @TheErgunPascu
    @TheErgunPascu3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I needed. Thank you!!!

  • @KunaalNaik
    @KunaalNaik4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I need to reset! Thank you! The joy of discovery had slipped from my schedule. It's time to get it back!

  • @elexerlyra3016
    @elexerlyra30165 жыл бұрын

    These are some really good tips! Definitely going to start doing some of these steps. With trying to start my own business it's easy to feel overwhelmed lately.

  • @viniciusneves7514
    @viniciusneves75143 жыл бұрын

    Great Great Great Video! Thanks and congratulations Thomas!

  • @ilovepandasable
    @ilovepandasable5 жыл бұрын

    I needed this video. Recently started my second job on top of being a full-time college student. It's been pretty overwhelming. So thank you! ^w^

  • @MaPrajna1
    @MaPrajna13 жыл бұрын

    Nicely helpful and I appreciate the sponsors that you mentioned. Thanks

  • @khoinguyen-ft2ys
    @khoinguyen-ft2ys3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. The summary section is super helpful.

  • @soccerruben1
    @soccerruben15 жыл бұрын

    As a current college student, thanks so much for this, this is what I need!

  • @chadsityberry6714
    @chadsityberry67145 жыл бұрын

    i really needed this video because my life has been so hectic & overwhelming lately !

  • @valerieewing4023
    @valerieewing40235 жыл бұрын

    Love Matt D'Avella's channel as well as yours. Right now I'm relaxing with my school schedule because I know that a super busy 4 years is on the horizon with Pharmacy school. Trying to build up a routine now and establish.

  • @SanRemoMotelBar
    @SanRemoMotelBar5 жыл бұрын

    I have been reading your blog and watching your videos religiously for a few years now, Thomas. You really got me through university, and I don't say that lightly. This is the most human video I've ever seen you make. It is something I've always felt missing from this medium, something raw that opens a personal side you've at times coveted away and kept private from the public. And understandable so. You obviously recognise that the overwhelming majority of your viewers will empathise, but when your fans look at you like an organised, entrepreneurial, studious beast, source of inspiration and motivation, it's easy to forget that you, like most everyone watching this, suffer from being overwhelmed and risk being taken to dark and upsetting places. A few more videos unpacking this more would be great.

  • @CourtneyLSanders
    @CourtneyLSanders3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! It's okay to say "no" in your business so you can prioritize what's more important. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @GavinKohAquascaping
    @GavinKohAquascaping2 жыл бұрын

    Just what I needed to hear this evening. Thanks for offering your insight and "permission" to start easy. Cheers!

  • @Jpark_Student
    @Jpark_Student5 жыл бұрын

    I fricking needed this rn so thank you soo much for making this video!

  • @nomadproductions8964
    @nomadproductions89645 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, Thomas! Really helped me get out of my funk today

  • @sunnyside287
    @sunnyside2872 жыл бұрын

    Love this, especially about saying no. Probably the most important part of prioritising.

  • @jueedhar5449
    @jueedhar54494 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I really needed this.

  • @TwentyThree-23
    @TwentyThree-233 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to sleep in but woke up early because of the overwhelming stress I'm currently feeling. I woke up looking for a video to talk me through these feelings and this helped. Once I watched this I rearranged my day today to be productive and enjoyable as well. Thank you.

  • @tonatiuhnino3711
    @tonatiuhnino37115 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video on FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)? Sometimes it has a lot of impact on our well-being.

  • @abhijitswain9455
    @abhijitswain94552 жыл бұрын

    Best video I ever watch he has changed me so much thank you so much Tom to changing my life in a better way.

  • @inspiritedchristian
    @inspiritedchristian5 жыл бұрын

    Since starting graduate school, I’ve constantly felt overwhelmed, feeling like I don’t have enough time while simultaneously not doing enough. I’d forgotten the joy of learning and enjoying the ride. Thanks again!

  • @lulusplannerlifegmz1202
    @lulusplannerlifegmz12024 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos so helpful. Thank you. I been so overwhelmed lately. Thanks for sharing.

  • @stacy6437
    @stacy6437 Жыл бұрын

    I’m always overwhelmed! Thank you

  • @sammypotatosalad8656
    @sammypotatosalad86565 жыл бұрын

    I've been sprinting a lot lately. Working around 30 hours a week, plus school, leading several organizations, and working on a research project that took about 10 hours of work a week (nearly all of that had to be around 10 PM). Glad this video came out when I had a holiday, I think I will take the time to reorganize and figure out some relaxing things to squeeze into my week.

  • @lindsymccreary5508
    @lindsymccreary5508 Жыл бұрын

    This video is life changing. Thank you!!!

  • @emilygowor
    @emilygowor2 жыл бұрын

    So honest. Love this. Thank you.

  • @Samchandia
    @Samchandia5 жыл бұрын

    really needed to hear this today! experiencing some burn out lately & i think it’s time for a reset...

  • @ocof1742
    @ocof17425 жыл бұрын

    Studio looking awsome. Good luck with the new space. Keep making great content

  • @christinew1644
    @christinew16445 жыл бұрын

    As always, you brought up just the right topic at just the right time.

  • @lidalit9043
    @lidalit90433 жыл бұрын

    This was exactly what I needed to hear! Thanks!!

  • @HackerSploit
    @HackerSploit5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, excellent advice.

  • @AlyD247
    @AlyD2475 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha I'm crying this is exactly what I needed right now! Thank you!