The ONLY Way To Stop Procrastinating | Mel Robbins

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If you keep finding yourself stuck in that loop of stress and avoiding the things you know you need to do, WATCH THIS.
I give you my tools for dealing with procrastination… I know they’ll work for you too.
If you struggle with procrastination, you're not alone. Research from a PhD at the University of Calgary found that 80-95% of college students are procrastinators.
There's also nothing wrong with you. You don't lack willpower, drive, and focus. It also has nothing to do with your work and your ability to get it done.
If you beat yourself up for procrastinating, that ends now. And here's why:
You're looking at procrastination wrong. Rather than a trait or sign of motivation, it's simply a habit.
A habit that comes about in response to life stress.
In this video, learn the only way you can break the habit of procrastination-for good. This simple 4-step strategy will help you stop procrastinating and in the process make you happier and less stressed.
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  • @jatinmaharao6888
    @jatinmaharao68884 жыл бұрын

    Do I struggle with procrastination? Nope I am really good at it.

  • @crappyaccount

    @crappyaccount

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @babdullah5025

    @babdullah5025

    4 жыл бұрын

    😆😆😅😅

  • @Mibs-Mibby

    @Mibs-Mibby

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same lol

  • @jatingurav4071

    @jatingurav4071

    4 жыл бұрын

    🙌

  • @studywithmedstudent4459

    @studywithmedstudent4459

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha lols😆

  • @thomaspound115
    @thomaspound1155 жыл бұрын

    I’m procrastinating by watching a video on how to not procrastinate. ughhh mixed emotions

  • @tysonreesmusic

    @tysonreesmusic

    5 жыл бұрын

    Right there with you bro

  • @thomaspound115

    @thomaspound115

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you are mate

  • @tysonreesmusic

    @tysonreesmusic

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yep, been at work 5 hours and haven't done a thing. Feels bad man.

  • @indohhh

    @indohhh

    5 жыл бұрын

    This club has now 3 members

  • @thomaspound115

    @thomaspound115

    5 жыл бұрын

    let’s form a rebellion

  • @ej9100
    @ej9100 Жыл бұрын

    1. Acknowledge the stress 2. Count 5-4-3-2-1 3. Interrupt the procrastination habit 4. Do 1 thing ( at least for 5 minutes, and once you started, you will keep going) GOODLUCK EVERYONE!

  • @ShatabdaRoy115

    @ShatabdaRoy115

    Жыл бұрын

    going through toughest times in my life to be honest thanks!

  • @hanielphilip5043

    @hanielphilip5043

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @Suhailspower

    @Suhailspower

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes ! . Starting the work is 80% keep going

  • @ShatabdaRoy115

    @ShatabdaRoy115

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Suhailspower yeah

  • @jmclean6648

    @jmclean6648

    Жыл бұрын

    +

  • @rubenjooste4383
    @rubenjooste43832 жыл бұрын

    Who else is procrastinating by watching this

  • @markangell3017

    @markangell3017

    20 күн бұрын

    😂yep

  • @maddyc503
    @maddyc5034 жыл бұрын

    I added it to watch later. No one can help me 🙄

  • @BruceArmstrong09121997

    @BruceArmstrong09121997

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @kavijosh1692

    @kavijosh1692

    4 жыл бұрын

    Madhav Kaushal I did too😂😂

  • @setiawanaji3686

    @setiawanaji3686

    4 жыл бұрын

    hahahaha,

  • @aatreyeesaha9330

    @aatreyeesaha9330

    4 жыл бұрын

    But then you watched it!!

  • @PCmonke

    @PCmonke

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol same

  • @akaparz4109
    @akaparz41093 жыл бұрын

    Stop scrolling down deep, listen to her

  • @Ispeakfacts2005

    @Ispeakfacts2005

    3 жыл бұрын

    that actually stopped me from scrolling

  • @affren3148

    @affren3148

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @murungipeter1629

    @murungipeter1629

    3 жыл бұрын

    Got me

  • @oumaimafikri3166

    @oumaimafikri3166

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok sir 🙃😂

  • @Willa759

    @Willa759

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love you already

  • @knowhowtodo
    @knowhowtodo Жыл бұрын

    Procrastinating is one of the worst habits and sadly it's not easy to break. Everyone who is trying, good luck! 💪🏻

  • @nintensumphyrx4230

    @nintensumphyrx4230

    Жыл бұрын

    thabk you 😔

  • @marietambinya8878

    @marietambinya8878

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks 😢

  • @Phymacss

    @Phymacss

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks💔

  • @_Ginger_Tea_

    @_Ginger_Tea_

    8 ай бұрын

    If you want to procrastinate less and concentrate better on studying you can study with me here. Instead of watching videos on youtube you can have a video of me studying and keeping you company, so you don't get distracted. I study for 1-3 hours with breaks in between while I keep you company If you're interested, feel free to study with study videos of mine Hopefully it will be useful for you ❤

  • @lostman8990

    @lostman8990

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I appreciate your message. 🙏☮️☀️☯️

  • @cupcakee993
    @cupcakee993 Жыл бұрын

    I procrastinate way too much but once I start doing the work , I can do it for 15 hours straight without any break I just need to start bruh😭

  • @salmaakka1075

    @salmaakka1075

    Жыл бұрын

    Not your username I love it gsfqgqhjqkqlqjqgqv and am also here to stop procrastinating work and watchin bts's stuffs instead xd

  • @aislingdavis9066

    @aislingdavis9066

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like ADHD

  • @danacaro-herman3530

    @danacaro-herman3530

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome!!

  • @patriciaa4260

    @patriciaa4260

    Жыл бұрын

    I literally just did this 😭

  • @user-bz2rc2lq7q

    @user-bz2rc2lq7q

    Жыл бұрын

    It's because you brain already knows that he's preparing for a hard task thats why you procrastinate

  • @nolomoussy9407
    @nolomoussy94074 жыл бұрын

    I know what my problem is: phones and screens being addicted to watching stuff and letting your brain be passive

  • @siddharthrajan616

    @siddharthrajan616

    4 жыл бұрын

    Very good you have understood the problem. Now go out and do an activity that makes very good use of your brain. Learn a language,read a hard science book, pick up a new sport or start making videos....whatever u wanna do just start taking action(at the beginning take it slow) towards it. Soon u will break out of this habit. You may not see quick progress but just stick with it. Show up again and again and again...that's true progress towards your goals.

  • @omniscientomnipresent5500

    @omniscientomnipresent5500

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mmm...

  • @Amy623

    @Amy623

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sleep smarter by Shawn Stevenson helped me allot

  • @cyberneticbutterfly8506

    @cyberneticbutterfly8506

    4 жыл бұрын

    On a bigger scale it's the nature of distraction itself, and how you as a person deal with distraction.

  • @omwtobeatprocrastination7766

    @omwtobeatprocrastination7766

    4 жыл бұрын

    Legit, but even though I've tried, it's like I can't stop using my phone/laptop and it frustrates me so much

  • @akshatshah3961
    @akshatshah39613 жыл бұрын

    “An hour is gone by” So relatable!

  • @timeisgod3867

    @timeisgod3867

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is😭

  • @sapereaude1483

    @sapereaude1483

    2 жыл бұрын

    a day*

  • @apetogetherstrong4243

    @apetogetherstrong4243

    2 жыл бұрын

    a year 😫

  • @mcmjr405

    @mcmjr405

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s on the short side of time spent too..

  • @johndumpling1896

    @johndumpling1896

    2 жыл бұрын

    7,5 hours for me... I need to stop

  • @D-Man_Jam
    @D-Man_Jam2 жыл бұрын

    _"Procrastination is a form of stress relief"_ Me who is stressed from procrastinating: *"I'm 4 parallel universes ahead of you."*

  • @selinaylacin1449

    @selinaylacin1449

    2 жыл бұрын

    my stress affects my procrastination and my procrastination affects my stress. it’s a fucking loop!

  • @carnivoroussarah

    @carnivoroussarah

    Жыл бұрын

    @@selinaylacin1449 is a cycle! Break the cycle!

  • @pravashi_382

    @pravashi_382

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah it's a cycle of procastination...i saw a video by Ted Ed

  • @mansi3091

    @mansi3091

    9 ай бұрын

    Have you guys been able to break the cycle yet?

  • @user-pv3mq7wx9t

    @user-pv3mq7wx9t

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@mansi3091YES FINALLY THANK GOD

  • @birdgirl8390
    @birdgirl83903 жыл бұрын

    Understanding that procrastination is a response/self-defence to stress is already a big step, thank you

  • @viharsarok

    @viharsarok

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's more like an inability to shift focus deliberately.

  • @funmilayofunmilayo5203

    @funmilayofunmilayo5203

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pppppppppppppppppppppppp

  • @gocaines

    @gocaines

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yessssa

  • @geniezambia2868

    @geniezambia2868

    2 жыл бұрын

    but how is blinding my self from reality to avoid the current stress going to help me overcome future stress that will with out a doubt show up because of unconfronted emotions all in the name of self defense

  • @amirulkhalid157

    @amirulkhalid157

    Жыл бұрын

    so true, massive key point. That thought has been helping me a lot on a daily basis!

  • @9squares
    @9squares4 жыл бұрын

    Procrastination is a crime, it only leads to sorrow. I can stop it anytime… I think I will tomorrow!

  • @plumberdash9729

    @plumberdash9729

    4 жыл бұрын

    3 weeks later..... Did you actually do it

  • @9squares

    @9squares

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@plumberdash9729 I will, I will, I have been so busy you know... You make it sound like I have a habit of this.

  • @plumberdash9729

    @plumberdash9729

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@9squares no no its ok i procrastinated yesterday when i had a physics exam today.....i went with only studying one chapter.....and i procrastinated to review that chapter so i forgot it before i intered the exam.....you can guess the rest 🙂

  • @KatarinaS.

    @KatarinaS.

    4 жыл бұрын

    When we put off til the next day By choosing to play And repeatedly delay What we can do today Our own self we disobey And our nerves we fray While slowly wasting our life away

  • @christina4012

    @christina4012

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mmm same

  • @84071639
    @84071639 Жыл бұрын

    When I'm anxious and stressed it seems more difficult to carry out the simplest activity. Sometimes I get addicted to scrolling down my youtube feed or any other social media (especially when I don't sleep well at night) and my attention span decreases substantially, so when it happens procrastinating is almost inevitable because my brain only wants little effort and lots of dopamine.

  • @fyradur
    @fyradur2 жыл бұрын

    Finally a productivity video that actually will make a difference in the world. This actually uses a solid method backed up by science with clear instructions, instead of those "motivational, reach for your goal" videos. From studies we know that setting a goal and watching motivational videos does nothing.

  • @brooksfaucette296

    @brooksfaucette296

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah most motivational speakers are quacks, even though they may think they are doing something. this is good stuff

  • @kenzo6994

    @kenzo6994

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah fax, anyways i’m a huge drug dealer and I need some advice. You guys are good at hiding during useful moments. Where do I keep my narcotics

  • @robinhood_stock_trader2183
    @robinhood_stock_trader21834 жыл бұрын

    "The worst form of procrastination is reading a procrastination quote, feeling the guilt and not doing anything about it."

  • @Martin.Wilson

    @Martin.Wilson

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a plaque on the wall of my man cave that says "If I said I'd do it, I will.....you don't need to keep reminding me every six months".

  • @asthaaggarwal.7270

    @asthaaggarwal.7270

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s me…. I WILL GET THROUGH THIS HECK YEAAAAA

  • @rangelrenteria1038

    @rangelrenteria1038

    2 жыл бұрын

    Na you just dgaf

  • @blitz-rs7xp

    @blitz-rs7xp

    Жыл бұрын

    This is a procrastination quote.

  • @jaimealexander2505

    @jaimealexander2505

    7 ай бұрын

    @@Martin.Wilson😂

  • @franticzenster8140
    @franticzenster81404 жыл бұрын

    Procrastination stems from a fear of life. Discipline helps, but ultimately the fear must be addressed to truly be free.

  • @aammssaamm

    @aammssaamm

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do what you like doing and have no fear.

  • @KingKong-mp6gj

    @KingKong-mp6gj

    4 жыл бұрын

    True words.

  • @shuepsx652

    @shuepsx652

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@aammssaamm What you like doing might not pay the bills...

  • @aammssaamm

    @aammssaamm

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@shuepsx652 If you like working for free who can stop you? LOL

  • @antereaw6178

    @antereaw6178

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anne Smith bills...bills can stop you lol

  • @sarshak8420
    @sarshak84208 ай бұрын

    Yes, I procrastinate on calling people that I really need to call. It's my anxiety and having to talk to the person and sound professional or sound like I know what I am talking about.

  • @cristian-bull
    @cristian-bull2 жыл бұрын

    I work on pomodoro periods of 25 minutes. Sometimes I find it very hard to start, so I split the first pomodoro in 10min work, 5min rest, 15min work. After that it's a lot easier to keep going with the 25min intervals. The idea of just getting started even for a short period really helps.

  • @gemmeldrakes2758

    @gemmeldrakes2758

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had to do that too. I thought i was the only one.

  • @Roachismybbg

    @Roachismybbg

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think I'll try this. Starting with 10minutes.

  • @ashuzguitar

    @ashuzguitar

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thx for the useful tip. I'll share it with my village, and they'll thank you too.

  • @carolinasantiago6508

    @carolinasantiago6508

    2 жыл бұрын

    wow i love the idea!! thank u very muchh!!

  • @aristocracydemocracy7455

    @aristocracydemocracy7455

    Жыл бұрын

    In my case, I usually take a cold shower. And during the process it causes very quick heart racing. So the idea is basically to overcome with my procrastination and take myself into action.

  • @exposez
    @exposez5 жыл бұрын

    Procrastination is a habit. It's kind of a self defense against stress. Be aware of your behavior (the procrastination) and Acknowledge the stress. Get yourself to start. Think that you will deal with the problem for just five minutes. After that 80 % of you will continue. Thanks Mel Robbins!

  • @spamaccount4513

    @spamaccount4513

    4 жыл бұрын

    summarized in a great way!

  • @bongobliss5795

    @bongobliss5795

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can u plz help the other 20% that include me

  • @mrbennett

    @mrbennett

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bongobliss5795 Get yourself to start again with the 5-second rule for another 5 minutes. Repeat the cycle till you can go longer than 5 minutes. If you find you can't go longer than 5 minutes ever, then maybe you need to reevaluate and decide if you really want the goal you have set for yourself and if that action you cannot stay on for longer than 5 minutes is a necessary step for achieving that goal. You also need to be sure you actually have the skills to execute on that task. If your goal is the problem, change it. If you find that step is not necessary for your goal, eliminate it. If you don't have the skill and you are not enthusiastic about learning it, get assistance from someone who does while you focus on the things you have the ability to execute on.

  • @jenster29

    @jenster29

    4 жыл бұрын

    No! Thank You! Coz now I don't have to watch the video.. Even though its been on my watch later list for some time

  • @SB-fo7em

    @SB-fo7em

    4 жыл бұрын

    Very well said

  • @filipthedev4159
    @filipthedev41594 жыл бұрын

    "How to stop procrastinating" - I'll watch it later

  • @aishwaryar1290

    @aishwaryar1290

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's me

  • @Meadowwing

    @Meadowwing

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha... well one thing I have learned today is that we all have a sense of humor about it that's pretty nice I think good luck to everybody

  • @Midalias25

    @Midalias25

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @3bed999

    @3bed999

    3 жыл бұрын

    هههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههه

  • @leeroy14r60

    @leeroy14r60

    2 жыл бұрын

    Guess what was in my watch later since 2018?😂

  • @JacobIX99
    @JacobIX998 ай бұрын

    Crazy thing is, I already knew all that, from trial and error of past procrastinations. Start out by doing something for 5 minutes, and you'd simply keep on doing that. The hard part is to actually START that 5 minutes, but usually doing something small at first gives you the push to start it.

  • @_Ginger_Tea_

    @_Ginger_Tea_

    8 ай бұрын

    If you want to procrastinate less and concentrate better on studying you can study with me here. Instead of watching videos on youtube you can have a video of me studying and keeping you company, so you don't get distracted. I study for 1-3 hours with breaks in between while I keep you company If you're interested, feel free to study with study videos of mine Hopefully it will be useful for you ❤

  • @_lil_lil
    @_lil_lil3 жыл бұрын

    "You're not a procrastinator. You have A--" Me: "-DHD" "...habit of procrastinating" Me: "well, that too" 😅

  • @kw6724

    @kw6724

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @SparklingLemon430

    @SparklingLemon430

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I'm wondering if this technique works for people with ADHD... 😰

  • @Vijayyadav-sx4dt

    @Vijayyadav-sx4dt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh that's hard.. I also can't pay attention and focus how do I know if I have ADHD?

  • @ferris2323

    @ferris2323

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just got diagnosed at 25, got called lazy my whole life. Turns out I had rampant adhd that went unnoticed because I have the inattentive (inward) projection and I’m an introvert. So I can focus really well in social settings like the classroom and library(because I don’t feel like everyone’s eyes are bearing down on me like I do at places like the grocery store) but I sit down to study at home and it quite literally takes me 2-3 hours to get into a “zone” where I don’t have to reread everything multiple times because I space out constantly and end up passively reading and don’t notice. Though there was a bit of laziness when I was a kid😂

  • @mrssomeone2143

    @mrssomeone2143

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ferris2323 oh same. I like to be distracted, like the need to see some variations, hehe... and not adhd

  • @lexayyubhfdshvfjwndg
    @lexayyubhfdshvfjwndg10 ай бұрын

    I have attempted to meditate many times in my life and prior to this CD the only success I've experienced is with live guided meditation. kzread.infoUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq This is the first CD I've used that cuts through my unmedicated ADHD and enables me to truly relax and experience a quiet and energizing interval. The instructors voice is very soothing and pleasant to listen to. I am easily able to sit successfully through the entire CD, and for quite some time after. I cannot adequately express how tremendously helpful this CD has been on my spiritual journey!! Two thumbs up and 10 stars!

  • @homeostasis360

    @homeostasis360

    10 ай бұрын

    Smart

  • @procrastinatingnow9451
    @procrastinatingnow94515 жыл бұрын

    "Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle." ~ Abraham Lincon

  • @redrock1963

    @redrock1963

    4 жыл бұрын

    Despite many references on the Internet to Lincoln saying this quote, there is no evidence to support it. Within The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, he says the phrase “things may” only three times, and never says “things may come,” “things left,” or the word “hustle.”

  • @ghassankhan7728

    @ghassankhan7728

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think it’s supposed to be taken as a joke haha, I doubt people are that dumb

  • @redrock1963

    @redrock1963

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ghassankhan7728 - ......." I doubt people are that dumb". Now I assume THAT is meant as a joke......right?

  • @admiralampere5513

    @admiralampere5513

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@redrock1963 damn, a double r/wooosh, that's rare

  • @redrock1963

    @redrock1963

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@admiralampere5513 - LOL so rare you can tell your grandkids about it.

  • @socawarrior1263
    @socawarrior126311 ай бұрын

    its pretty sad that I looked for a summarization comment instead of watching 3 minutes worth of video...

  • @arsenigold9470
    @arsenigold94703 ай бұрын

    This video has been sitting in my "Watch later" for over 3 years now, finally uncorked it, and it is great!

  • @methmemelab8819
    @methmemelab88194 жыл бұрын

    I am a major procrastinator but I've never watched a single video on how to stop procrastinating still KZread recommended me this video. Interesting!

  • @HaasTheFirst

    @HaasTheFirst

    4 жыл бұрын

    Because its short :D

  • @PineappledoesnotbelongonPizza2

    @PineappledoesnotbelongonPizza2

    4 жыл бұрын

    KZread loves you.

  • @virenchain269

    @virenchain269

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Matt Murdock it's sad how true this is

  • @passionisinspiration1912

    @passionisinspiration1912

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Matt Murdock not necessary i use youtube for my studies as well

  • @passionisinspiration1912

    @passionisinspiration1912

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Matt Murdock ahah sorry i didn't saw most in ur comment lol

  • @Tomroberts101
    @Tomroberts1014 жыл бұрын

    This must be the 100th video I've watched on procrastination.

  • @itsoktoberight4431
    @itsoktoberight44319 ай бұрын

    Understanding and realising that you're doing it is a big step I've had chores piling up for about a year that I keep putting off and realised they're not going to fix themselves

  • @susomerida
    @susomerida7 ай бұрын

    While i'm watching this video, I'm procrastinating.

  • @3kbschannel288
    @3kbschannel2884 жыл бұрын

    let's be honest she's a great speaker

  • @kimjong-un1848

    @kimjong-un1848

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure this is not the only thing she is great at

  • @vikome5420

    @vikome5420

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@sebastianskii7512 oh for gawd sake, stfu we find perverted idiotic dumbass people everywhere comment section

  • @madhavsanap6690

    @madhavsanap6690

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kimjong-un1848 she is good writer

  • @pankajkela4406
    @pankajkela44063 жыл бұрын

    1. Procrastination is a mechanism stress relief 2. It is a habit 3. Every habit has trigger, pattern, reward 4. The only way to break a habit is to never deal with trigger, but break the pattern 5. Next time you procrastinate, remind yourself you are stressed, count down 5 4 3 2 1 and work just for 5 minutes. 6. If you work just for 5 minutes, for 80% of people they will continue working. 7. Breaker of chains, YOU

  • @samann95014
    @samann9501410 күн бұрын

    Will try that. Thank you. Procrastination sucks.

  • @liz-jo8hz
    @liz-jo8hz4 жыл бұрын

    but i’m procrastinating for no reason right now. like i literally don’t have any stress. i guess i’m just really lazy

  • @maynaysauce2489

    @maynaysauce2489

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think you mean you don’t have any external stress like financial issues. That’s fine, because you do have stress, and that is when you think about sitting down and actually doing your work. You think that it will not be a pleasant experience when you study or do whatever, so naturally, you choose to avoid it. That is a form of stress

  • @fawnomenal7097

    @fawnomenal7097

    3 жыл бұрын

    Usually my laziness means I’m uninspired. But I just listened to a Michael Sealy hypnosis on procrastination the other day. Lasting effects so far. It didn’t make sense while I was listening that it would change anything, but there were some subconscious triggers that changed the course of the rest of the day and on into my next workday. So productive, I was wondering where I’ve been all my life. I am becoming the person I need to be for myself. ✨💖✨

  • @manfredmuench2657

    @manfredmuench2657

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can identify with that - I am retired and still put off everything I can. Used to have a saying back in the day, ' Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow , because by tomorrow the bastards will have changed their minds'

  • @AnimationCraftFR

    @AnimationCraftFR

    3 жыл бұрын

    @• ᴗ Wow, the ADHD symptom is really describing me, I also tend to say to myself that i'm a piece of shit for only being able to aknowleg my issues and being lazy about it to counter them..

  • @bobbieschroder6231

    @bobbieschroder6231

    3 жыл бұрын

    Even though you aren't currently stressed, you're actually avoiding _anticipated_ stress. For example, I feel perfectly fine just lying here, and I don't feel any stress because I'm at ease. However, when I think about getting up and doing a chore that needs to be done,, I can tell that my chain of thinking points to the expected stress from having to get up and do something that I don't want to do. In other words, the thought of having to get up out of this comfortable bed to do something that I don't feel like doing, brings forth the idea of a type of strain. So to avoid that *anticipated* strain (i.e., "stress"), I feel compelled to stay where I am. You and I are not really lazy. And don't let anyone make you think you have some sort of sickness, either. It's just a habit of putting off the anticipated strain or stress that we _believe_ we're going to experience if we get up and do what we don't currently feel like doing. *Since we now have that figured out, it's time to rise above it by changing our beliefs, perceptions, and expectations, so that we can move on to greater heights!*

  • @AdrianaGirdler
    @AdrianaGirdler5 жыл бұрын

    Looking at procrastination as a habit makes it seem that much easier to overcome. This was an excellent explanation. Thanks, Mel!

  • @melrobbins

    @melrobbins

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes - the habit can be broken!

  • @pastoradeboyeadeboye566

    @pastoradeboyeadeboye566

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on +2349047398089) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name........

  • @papichilo9437

    @papichilo9437

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@pastoradeboyeadeboye566 wtf.

  • @youarelife3437
    @youarelife3437Ай бұрын

    As a person who has used consciousness and meditation a lot over the years, I have given this same advice to recently to people with depression, laziness or sadness. Just for 15 seconds you gotta pretend that you are alright, snap out of it and do something happy or productive. 15 seconds is not much. Afterwards you can do back to being unhappy. But once you do it, there's a pattern break and you will be surprised at what you are capable of and what's possible.

  • @ingvarlin5401
    @ingvarlin54017 ай бұрын

    Easy said than done

  • @allrez4157
    @allrez41574 жыл бұрын

    "You're not a procrastinator, you have a HABIT of procrastinating." I couldn't agree more. Right after I joined the army's, I struggled in the beginning because of this terrible habit. But in two weeks, as I kept going through the days, I was broken and I've never felt so good about myself.

  • @rangelrenteria1038

    @rangelrenteria1038

    2 жыл бұрын

    Broken how?

  • @paulperez6167

    @paulperez6167

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rangelrenteria1038 it's a bit like breaking an unrideable horse.

  • @mo1976ney

    @mo1976ney

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rangelrenteria1038 I think he means his habit was broken

  • @charliebubna4770
    @charliebubna47704 жыл бұрын

    Love from India 💗💗 This really works ...I count 54321 and i make up my mind to study for 5mins or just 1 page ...By this way I started to completing my syllabus more and more day by day ... I came here again to thank you ..

  • @En_theo

    @En_theo

    4 жыл бұрын

    54321... that's a big number

  • @Ankit-zu2kp

    @Ankit-zu2kp

    4 жыл бұрын

    You would've done it anyway. Real procrastinators can't be helped.

  • @ralsei7170

    @ralsei7170

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@En_theo lol

  • @hemangipujare1090

    @hemangipujare1090

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am from India too !Namaste!

  • @NairaKa

    @NairaKa

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 I m gonna try too

  • @issambenmoussa1311
    @issambenmoussa13112 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This is what I needed to hear especially that procrastination is a form of stress relief.

  • @TigerDNF
    @TigerDNF2 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness Mel, you just nailed it.

  • @AyodejiAwosikaCreates
    @AyodejiAwosikaCreates4 жыл бұрын

    Love the distinction between identity and behavior. It's truly the core of personal growth altogether.

  • @rangelrenteria1038

    @rangelrenteria1038

    2 жыл бұрын

    We must know who we are when we're all alone!

  • @michaelciancetta6397
    @michaelciancetta63974 жыл бұрын

    This video changed completely my view on procrastination... will start following her advice in a couple of months maybe three..

  • @pastoradeboyeadeboye566

    @pastoradeboyeadeboye566

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on +2349047398089) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name........

  • @TheBipin819
    @TheBipin8198 ай бұрын

    Excellent as always 🙏

  • @robertamirtha4242
    @robertamirtha424221 күн бұрын

    Very insightful, delighted in a nutshell. It resonates with me. Grateful, thanks.

  • @mauriciogerhardt3209
    @mauriciogerhardt32094 жыл бұрын

    Skip to 3 minutes: 1) acknowledge the stress that you feel when you think of doing the think you're avoiding. 2) count 5 4 3 2 1 so you'll activate your prefrontal cortex. 3) interrupt the procrastination habit by starting the stuff you are avoiding. If you just start, 80% of people will continue it doing it.

  • @mauriciogerhardt3209

    @mauriciogerhardt3209

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@simonelastname5182 I dunno, I was just summing up the video so people wouldn't have to watch the whole thing.

  • @cautarepvp2079

    @cautarepvp2079

    4 жыл бұрын

    how to acknowledge the stress? How to know?

  • @harukaf.n.1994

    @harukaf.n.1994

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's just 3 minutes omg I'm sure all procrastinators here can watch more than 3 mins of advice

  • @365MRYOLO

    @365MRYOLO

    4 жыл бұрын

    Simone LastName at that point, look for a video on “how do I know how to do things”

  • @KH-ks7si

    @KH-ks7si

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@simonelastname5182 you just have to think about your future. Just think about (more effective the younger you are) how if you dont do what you have to you will never become what you could possibly be. And imagine being old and thinking back on all of your regrets and realizing you could have been so much more. When i think about that its a lot scarier than some work.

  • @setton4943
    @setton49433 жыл бұрын

    I'm sitting here at nearly 6am in front of my laptop when I first sat down at 11pm and haven't even wrote a sentence yet all the while browsing KZread and staring at the screen 😥

  • @Hey_Its_Mikki

    @Hey_Its_Mikki

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol. That sounds like something I'd do. I feel so normal now knowing this 😅

  • @damnnsupercalifragilistice3935

    @damnnsupercalifragilistice3935

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cut off distractions.

  • @milesowens3273

    @milesowens3273

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its 4am rn lol

  • @NightMiner24

    @NightMiner24

    3 жыл бұрын

    bro we must have the same exact brain then

  • @adiver_

    @adiver_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not the only one ....5:50 AM

  • @maxell008
    @maxell0087 ай бұрын

    Tks slot Mellllll ❤ U cleared my view

  • @rodrigo13121962
    @rodrigo131219626 ай бұрын

    Thank you❤

  • @Light-cy1gp
    @Light-cy1gp3 жыл бұрын

    Mel Robbins, whats different in your approach to motivating others is that u empathise with us all, u didnt shout, u didn't even say 1 single bad thing about people who procastinate, u uplift people and then your advice is short and to the point, i think u would be someone who would motivate all the billions of people if they heard your speech, your speech comes from a place of decisiveness and very easy practical advice , plus u don't go into long details about your life but u gave us a solution to a problem so many people go through everyday, im a medical student and i needed to study but wasn't motivated, but then i listened to your advice in here and i am actually reading right now and all the negative self beliefs i had are literally gone by just watching your video, may Allaah make u enter heaven ,thank u so much i appreciate the hard work u do for us all thank u , its people like u who lift up the world.

  • @edward9099

    @edward9099

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome 🙏🏼😊🖤

  • @Light-cy1gp

    @Light-cy1gp

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@edward9099 thank you

  • @ShafeekAhmed-fd9zx

    @ShafeekAhmed-fd9zx

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey did you graduate man

  • @annieblogger489
    @annieblogger4895 жыл бұрын

    Huge respect for Mel... your last video on procrastination was also excellent. I also continue having amazing results with the Procrastination Elimination Method by John Isaac. Worth trying.

  • @himanshu6489

    @himanshu6489

    5 жыл бұрын

    where to get that ?

  • @Killa-bf4lw

    @Killa-bf4lw

    5 жыл бұрын

    Is it the video of 2mins?

  • @royalredbird9717
    @royalredbird97172 жыл бұрын

    Me, a procrastinator: Saves this to "Watch Later" playlist

  • @SA-ud9nf
    @SA-ud9nf19 күн бұрын

    Ms Mel Robbins I'm so grateful for you ❤

  • @jimwilliams4088
    @jimwilliams40883 жыл бұрын

    1) Acknowledge the stress. 2) Count: 54321 3) Interrupt the Procrastination Habit 4) Just do 1 thing 5) Work for 5 minutes

  • @grace5447
    @grace54473 жыл бұрын

    I see all these jokes about them procrastinating, but here I am beating myself up for still not starting work due tomorrow morning. I seriously need to change.

  • @aiaimizu

    @aiaimizu

    2 жыл бұрын

    did you do the work?

  • @grace5447

    @grace5447

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aiaimizu I did. But I can say the result was not my best because I was just trying to get over it.

  • @unknownhero4816

    @unknownhero4816

    2 жыл бұрын

    We make fun of it, but it's actually a serious issue... Jokes are just a coping mechanism. Hope it got better for you, hang in there.

  • @grace5447

    @grace5447

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@unknownhero4816 Thank you. I hope we all overcome this soon.

  • @sofiahuerta6029

    @sofiahuerta6029

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @bioscienceintamil7084
    @bioscienceintamil708411 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 💖

  • @timsmith2525
    @timsmith25258 ай бұрын

    Procrastination is one of the most useful skills I have. When I do things prematurely, I usually get punished for it. If I delay starting things, I'm rewarded. I'm a computer programmer. People don't know what they want, but they ask for things, anyway, and they often change their minds. By procrastinating, I avoid spending time working on things that people don't really want. Procrastination often opens up opportunities that I would not have had if I hadn't procrastinated. Procrastination makes my life better.

  • @Bas_48140

    @Bas_48140

    6 ай бұрын

    😂😂 you are in the wrong comment section... everyone here sees it as an issue

  • @mritam123
    @mritam1233 жыл бұрын

    This makes sense. Note to self : Don’t chicken out. Stress is the trigger. Don’t avoid doing something. You are never going to be stress relief in life.

  • @rajat_singla
    @rajat_singla4 жыл бұрын

    Now that I have seen this. I am gonna change my life, tomorrow.

  • @jayantahuja840

    @jayantahuja840

    2 жыл бұрын

    hahhaha. Did you?

  • @keepingitrealwithemilie
    @keepingitrealwithemilie Жыл бұрын

    That was very helpful… thank you!

  • @4GODiswithus
    @4GODiswithus2 жыл бұрын

    I really needed to see this video. I've struggled with procrastination for years and I'm ready conquer it so I can conquer my goals...I'm hoping you have more videos on this topic and more. Thanks so much!

  • @lemonyapples
    @lemonyapples5 жыл бұрын

    I'm one of the 20 percent. I don't go on after 5 min, heck sometimes I don't even finish the 5 min of work. Then, when I'm procrastinating I don't stop cause I know I won't even do it for 5 min even if I try to break the habit.

  • @rayofcreation3996
    @rayofcreation39963 жыл бұрын

    “Procrastination is attitude's natural assassin. There's nothing so fatiguing as an uncompleted task.” William James

  • @user-bd2vd7qq4h
    @user-bd2vd7qq4h4 ай бұрын

    This is so accurate!

  • @oana1111
    @oana1111 Жыл бұрын

    I have been trying for years to break my procrastination habit but until now I didn’t have a job I felt so strong about that I’d move mountains looking for a solution. I have one now and am feeling like it’s slipping through my fingers, really don’t want to screw this chance up too. So here it goes, starting exactly now (not tomorrow morning) I’m applying it. If it works I may tatoo the bloody steps on my arm 😂 Wish me perseverance. Edit: It worked! for a day... then I couldn't remember the magic formula anymore :)) should have tattooed it indeed. Back to this video, let's try again. If I never edit it again it probably means I'm not procrastinating by looking for anti-procrastinations videos anymore.

  • @Anthroid9
    @Anthroid94 жыл бұрын

    This was a hidden gem. Thank you!

  • @dannyrandolph1033
    @dannyrandolph10335 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Wow! So simple. Thank you also for removing the shame associated with procrastinating. I have a habit of procrastinating. Habits can be changed!

  • @melrobbins

    @melrobbins

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, Dan!! Habits can be changed - you go this!!!

  • @southeast_9072
    @southeast_90722 жыл бұрын

    Sweet and right to the point, love it! ❤️

  • @shettydhanu9211
    @shettydhanu92119 ай бұрын

    Thank You for this information.

  • @MinecraftBoy-bj5bn
    @MinecraftBoy-bj5bn4 жыл бұрын

    Thanksgiving break started and we’re off for a week and I have a lot of homework. Instead of procrastinating and doing it for 5 hours straight on Sunday night like usual I’ve been splitting it up daily. I feel so much more relaxed and stress free knowing that I won’t have to eventually deal with a pile of work at the end of break.

  • @dart9692
    @dart9692Ай бұрын

    Thanks, will watch later

  • @HolyManta
    @HolyManta4 жыл бұрын

    First speaker that actually helped me with procrastination

  • @chesscrater6331
    @chesscrater63315 күн бұрын

    No wonder I don't feel stressed out about anything. Thank you. I have been playing that video game instead of doing work to do what I really need to improve in something else. I literally feel so much better after watching this video. I feel incredibly empowered. Thanks.

  • @only1zilla
    @only1zilla4 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Mel. Very insightful.

  • @Weissklangi
    @Weissklangi5 жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing as always! Here I was sitting and not starting to learn for my next exam in a few days, always reading or watching sth. else than learning, because I'm so stressed about it and want sth. relaxing.

  • @rosewaterlily2886
    @rosewaterlily28864 жыл бұрын

    I already suspected that my procrastination tendencies have something to do with my stress levels, it's just nice to have it confirmed by someone who knows what they're talking about : P

  • @yjawale
    @yjawale6 ай бұрын

    So relatable... Thank you for Solution.

  • @worldofsoumya
    @worldofsoumya2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @kaushikkantak8271
    @kaushikkantak82713 жыл бұрын

    I am totally agreed... I am wasting my time since last year more than 15-16 months, but today I found out the true reason of procrastination. I hope from today I will be more conscious about this reason and strive hard to stop procrastinate. I am saving this screen shot for my future. When I can prove that you are 100% right.

  • @lilyflower6096

    @lilyflower6096

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey how’s it going for you? ☺️

  • @thefinancegirl_

    @thefinancegirl_

    6 ай бұрын

    Hey How is it going?

  • @n3b266
    @n3b2663 жыл бұрын

    I was a really bad procrastinator because I loved the stress I work my best under pressure and I always got my work done some how. But I came up with a really simple plan that works every time; I would get a piece of paper(not connected to notebooks) I would write 5-10 tasks I wanted to do in a day. Once I completed a task I scribbled it out(very satisfying) once I got those tasks done I would throw the paper away. It is always satisfying to cross out finished work and once it is done throwing it away is that weight being lifted off your shoulders.constantly crossing off your tasks gives you that motivation to move on to the next and next until the paper is gone! If you ca only do 2 tasks in a day you write 2 tasks down and do them. All of these people over complicate it, the simpler the method the more likely you do it.

  • @NairaKa

    @NairaKa

    Жыл бұрын

    Seems like a good habit 👍🏼

  • @jackroberts6938
    @jackroberts69387 ай бұрын

    Every word you said is 100% true for me. I needed to hear someone say it. Thank you, and thank you for the roadmap to breaking the procrastination habit!

  • @tripplem2605
    @tripplem26052 жыл бұрын

    Easy,thank you. Short & straightforward ⚘💗💗

  • @antwuntrademark
    @antwuntrademark4 жыл бұрын

    Watching and learning this helped me to fully commit to filming, editing and posting videos again. 🙌🏽✨ Thank you 🖤

  • @tresadixon2397
    @tresadixon23975 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mel ❤️

  • @tannascreative6130
    @tannascreative61306 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @teachyourself-stem8971
    @teachyourself-stem8971 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @yumorules
    @yumorules5 жыл бұрын

    What a superb speaker.....easy on the eye too😃

  • @shubhanshubisht1667
    @shubhanshubisht16675 жыл бұрын

    It makes so much sense... Thanks for breaking it down

  • @devadityabhattacharya
    @devadityabhattacharya9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Mel 😊

  • @myriamtouil3347
    @myriamtouil33473 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @hoorainayoub
    @hoorainayoub3 жыл бұрын

    this was so refreshing and different

  • @JustHerRandomStuff
    @JustHerRandomStuff3 жыл бұрын

    Heyy I've read your book, “The 5 second rule” and it's so helpful,thank you🤗

  • @vicboykin7443
    @vicboykin7443 Жыл бұрын

    Spot on for me. Thank you!

  • @sherules5005
    @sherules50052 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mel 🙏🏾

  • @yassernadeem
    @yassernadeem5 жыл бұрын

    The single most VALUABLE video I have seen so far in helping me working

  • @stellamarkose3262
    @stellamarkose32625 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is something I've been looking for

  • @sundarraj350
    @sundarraj350 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks God Bless

  • @efrenarevalo2025
    @efrenarevalo20254 жыл бұрын

    Procrastination will go away naturally, just give it some time.

  • @aakashgoel7975

    @aakashgoel7975

    4 жыл бұрын

    I see what you did there 😂😂

  • @Carrrnversations

    @Carrrnversations

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @tomcole3149

    @tomcole3149

    4 жыл бұрын

    😏

  • @sblijheid

    @sblijheid

    4 жыл бұрын

    No it won't, it gets worse.

  • @danny6957

    @danny6957

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tell that to my college app due date.

  • @souvikguha
    @souvikguha4 жыл бұрын

    This is probably the best video about breaking 'the habit of procrastination'. Will try. Thank you so much.