The Science of Productivity

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Made in collaboration with Sparring Mind, the behavioral psychology blog. Read the full productivity post: bit.ly/XRcYAY
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In today's crazy world, productivity is on the minds of many. So what can science tell us about the human brain and productive work? How do we become more efficient at working, and spend less time working overall?
Written and created by Mitchell Moffit (twitter @mitchellmoffit) and Gregory Brown (twitter @whalewatchmeplz).
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SOURCES----
Fear of projects:
1) bit.ly/TX4DJr
Zeigarnik Effect:
2) bit.ly/XWOCG0
Simulated Work:
3) bit.ly/W8y21M
Ego Depletion
4) bit.ly/12n7uNI
Practice (Elite Violinists):
5) bit.ly/QWLtCK
6) bit.ly/Z2DgBT
7) 1.usa.gov/UDE6OJ
Multitasking:
8) bit.ly/UmTVIv

Пікірлер: 2 400

  • @MisterM2402
    @MisterM24029 жыл бұрын

    Unlike the violinists, I usually have 15-20 min of work then 90 min break.

  • @machrx5

    @machrx5

    8 жыл бұрын

    whoa

  • @susanneplays1545

    @susanneplays1545

    8 жыл бұрын

    When I played the violin I had a timer and I had to practice for EXCACTLY 1 hour a day and I hated it. I liked playing the violin at the start but when I improved and got better at it I had to practice an hour a day so it made me hate it. I tried to spend as much time as I could turning the pages, putting on harplex or whatever it's called in English on the bow, and going to the toilet to pee. If I was lucky my parents weren't at home and I moved around my violin, bow and notebooks and chair and read a book or played at the computer

  • @roxylalondes

    @roxylalondes

    8 жыл бұрын

    +SusanneIsDead um good for u

  • @Tiredprincessss

    @Tiredprincessss

    8 жыл бұрын

    lol same!

  • @heatherbloom5426

    @heatherbloom5426

    7 жыл бұрын

    MisterM2402 mee

  • @cvcnet
    @cvcnet10 жыл бұрын

    If you're here... you're probably being unproductive...

  • @DeathDefiant

    @DeathDefiant

    10 жыл бұрын

    But i actually feel like getting productive O.O Just typing this comment then i'm starting on a schedule.

  • @janetwms5830

    @janetwms5830

    10 жыл бұрын

    ***** And on.

  • @Nat988

    @Nat988

    10 жыл бұрын

    BUUUT... if we are here then that's because we want to change/break that unproductive barrier and be more productive in life ;)

  • @cvcnet

    @cvcnet

    10 жыл бұрын

    NatRock BSA ah! good try!... like you don't know that to be productive you have to be productive? :D

  • @paperpeasanttrashyeah3791

    @paperpeasanttrashyeah3791

    7 жыл бұрын

    nope

  • @irmagedden
    @irmagedden10 жыл бұрын

    My procrastination has reached such a point that common sense advice like this just doesn't help anymore.

  • @udumbashole

    @udumbashole

    10 жыл бұрын

    Start eating healthier

  • @irmagedden

    @irmagedden

    10 жыл бұрын

    not a bad plan. I think maybe exercising more regularly could help too. I think the dread of sitting down to a laptop and experiencing writers block has really depressed me

  • @MrEtmer

    @MrEtmer

    10 жыл бұрын

    irmagedden Ah man, gotta hate those artist blocks. I do find that exercising helps me be more creative, though as a result it makes me want to do less school...

  • @LikeaBOUWSE

    @LikeaBOUWSE

    10 жыл бұрын

    MrEtmer I like thinking of horrible situations and trying to find solutions to them. Deliberately putting myself in bad situations sometimes really helps me to come up with really creative situations sometimes ending up with a better product. This is only to be used in emergencies or when you're up for some excitement. (Note: Failure is still possible of course, but the excitement attained by being at the brink of failure really sets your imaginative engine rolling. It's an awesome experience.) Sometimes I really can't write about anything interesting with any more than a couple of a thousand words. Beyond that, something interesting has to happen or perhaps I'd have to allocate a lot of time towards thinking about something. That allows me to type about a lot!

  • @JohnDoeL337

    @JohnDoeL337

    10 жыл бұрын

    MrEtmer it means you're healthy; school kills creativity; it can't go hand in hand with it; they teach you how to be a robot in school

  • @ctrlcctrlv4660
    @ctrlcctrlv46603 жыл бұрын

    1. get started 2. deliberate practice -focus on hardest tasks -take breaks -disciplined scheduling 3. get a deadline 4. accountability chart -time + what you did 5. don't multitask 6. split up large tasks into small bits

  • @lukassadler963

    @lukassadler963

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are a godsend aha

  • @flyingpiz4269

    @flyingpiz4269

    2 жыл бұрын

    youre a legend omg

  • @abdullahzahid7094

    @abdullahzahid7094

    Жыл бұрын

    Uknow what u r AWESOME

  • @dAvrilthebear

    @dAvrilthebear

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah, and then your multiple bosses (or multiple clients) send you multiple tasks and want to know why haven't you done it all with the deadline "yesterday"?

  • @axelb3866
    @axelb38669 жыл бұрын

    Stop reading the comments and finish that work you need to do!!!!!

  • @meepmeepster6890

    @meepmeepster6890

    9 жыл бұрын

    You know me too well ;~;

  • @stephaniewhite7620

    @stephaniewhite7620

    9 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Slightly creepy! xd

  • @sanyaarora3865

    @sanyaarora3865

    9 жыл бұрын

    yeah

  • @dcardigan13

    @dcardigan13

    9 жыл бұрын

    This statement is false I scrolled down to the description box to check out the link -- then I saw the first comment and went to reply. And then I saw yours so I'm replying now. Then I saw the next one, so I think I'll read and reply there, too XD AND THE CYCLE GOES OOOWN!!

  • @shahadalmakki442

    @shahadalmakki442

    8 жыл бұрын

    lol right

  • @Ragin__Cajun
    @Ragin__Cajun9 жыл бұрын

    School needs to know this

  • @mavila1368

    @mavila1368

    8 жыл бұрын

    Y A S. Y A S. Y A A A A A A A A A S

  • @ferox3334

    @ferox3334

    6 жыл бұрын

    why u think you have a break after every hour?^^

  • @cassieang1601

    @cassieang1601

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ferox I don't. Through out my whole school day, I only have a 30 minute break which is lunch

  • @godallowsuturns679

    @godallowsuturns679

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please support my channel as I give you suggestions on how to prepare kids so they can be studious and fun to study at home. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pYWIy6SjoraeppM.html

  • @thomasfesler916

    @thomasfesler916

    3 жыл бұрын

    Most schools dont have breaks if they do it's only lunch or just going to a different class I can say when I was in band all the teachers I had implemented this practice and overall the band as a whole worked better and sounded amazing

  • @Nixie1980
    @Nixie198010 жыл бұрын

    It sucks feeling trapped when ya know ya should be doing what ya really gotta be doing, but simply aint moving. Over the last few years, the two greatest things that I've learned were ..... . . . 1.) Replace "I can" with "I must". And ... 2.) "Action" is the fundamental key to all success. Two great quotes, yet although I've improved greatly, I still struggle. My belief now is that it truly is a long process of slowly but gradually reprogramming the brain. And in order to win (being successful), ya gotta make it a habit. Simply because ..... . . . Winning, is a habit ~

  • @russellballardjr5915

    @russellballardjr5915

    6 жыл бұрын

    JoeNobody010101 also teaming up with people who excel in the qualities you lack can be beneficial. Also it's really pratical.

  • @amandadias4599

    @amandadias4599

    6 жыл бұрын

    JoeNobody010101 looks like someone’s been listening to Tony Robbins.. my hero 👍

  • @doinaonofrei8105

    @doinaonofrei8105

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have spent months researching top methods for concentrating and discovered a fantastic website at Magic Focus Plan (check it out on google)

  • @miaduong9131

    @miaduong9131

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great quotes !!

  • @BarbaraBoheme

    @BarbaraBoheme

    5 жыл бұрын

    Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else is searching for how to focus at work tips try Elumpa Instant Focus Alchemist(do a google search ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my partner got cool success with it.

  • @rampageblizzard
    @rampageblizzard7 жыл бұрын

    I should be doing my homework.

  • @zshianlian8883

    @zshianlian8883

    7 жыл бұрын

    You've made my day...

  • @auroracuthill8173

    @auroracuthill8173

    6 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @toffeebulan361

    @toffeebulan361

    6 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @pliforov7586
    @pliforov75867 жыл бұрын

    Meh, I'll start tomorrow.

  • @darthowen

    @darthowen

    7 жыл бұрын

    Doot

  • @bshivam2001

    @bshivam2001

    7 жыл бұрын

    You should see the Science of Laziness video next. This way you can waste your time even more before you go and start doing your work....

  • @Soha_Do

    @Soha_Do

    6 жыл бұрын

    I hope you have started already !!

  • @osamabinpawning123

    @osamabinpawning123

    6 жыл бұрын

    it'll get done tomorrow..

  • @TheAazah

    @TheAazah

    6 жыл бұрын

    how you been doing?

  • @afflicted9925
    @afflicted992510 жыл бұрын

    Instructions not clear enough, got my productivity stuck in the ceiling fan.

  • @bigboybimbus2034

    @bigboybimbus2034

    10 жыл бұрын

    You should really pull that out, but eh... starting that task seems like quite the barrier.

  • @afflicted9925

    @afflicted9925

    10 жыл бұрын

    David Solak that's what she said.

  • @bigboybimbus2034

    @bigboybimbus2034

    9 жыл бұрын

    No Skill No Gear Ahhh haha. >=3

  • @lumine7890

    @lumine7890

    9 жыл бұрын

    I was so sure u were gonna say my dick got stuck in a tree XDXD

  • @beelzebubs0bum

    @beelzebubs0bum

    9 жыл бұрын

    ok that officially made my weekend

  • @AbhipshaSahuCoPrezIOFA
    @AbhipshaSahuCoPrezIOFA7 жыл бұрын

    I have an exam tomorrow and I haven't even STARTED studying... so much for productivity

  • @djsype

    @djsype

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm currently struggling with a similar problem. :) I'm trying to force myself to start writing my diploma paper :) hope the exam was a pass. cheers

  • @AbhipshaSahuCoPrezIOFA

    @AbhipshaSahuCoPrezIOFA

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I passed. But I didn't exactly do well

  • @DublinDan

    @DublinDan

    7 жыл бұрын

    How did it go?

  • @bshivam2001

    @bshivam2001

    7 жыл бұрын

    You might want to at least try to get better marks.

  • @Therm6000
    @Therm600010 жыл бұрын

    I can never follow deadlines I set for myself, because I know beforehand that there will be no immediate negative consequence for it, thus more procrastination is possible. I always think 'I can do it tomorrow, because I want happy times in the moment, not in the currently non-existent future. I can't feel the future, thus I must be happy today.' The problem is I think the same thing again, when tomorrow becomes today. And then it's the last possible day I can work, the workload is too high, and I give up entirely because now it seems impossible to do. After all, the consequence will only come tomorrow, so don't ruin today, the only moment I can ever feel now.

  • @ZiPolishHammer

    @ZiPolishHammer

    10 жыл бұрын

    When we put our work off we're sending it to someone else, our future self. That person doesn't feel the immediate ramifications of our actions, and we delude ourselves into thinking they have our back (after all they're us!) Once you start treating your future self like "The Bad Guy" and thinking of them as another person entirely it gets easier. That person is lazy, selfish, and unreliable; why would we trust them with our reputation and success.

  • @thelittleronald5964

    @thelittleronald5964

    10 жыл бұрын

    Too much crap. I wait until the last day and I do just fine, usually getting a "A" or a "B". That's just me though, just figure out what works best.

  • @Therm6000

    @Therm6000

    10 жыл бұрын

    ***** Inspiring others to become lazy too is one of my life goals! yay~

  • @Therm6000

    @Therm6000

    10 жыл бұрын

    ***** * blushes *

  • @Therm6000

    @Therm6000

    10 жыл бұрын

    ***** * nom *

  • @googleoogle
    @googleoogle8 жыл бұрын

    12:00 Am---1:30AM Dammit I've done nothing

  • @flaviaheredia1429

    @flaviaheredia1429

    8 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @lourier3
    @lourier38 жыл бұрын

    But I always eat cookies in one bite...

  • @Tiredprincessss

    @Tiredprincessss

    8 жыл бұрын

    wait...is there actually another way to eat them

  • @lourier3

    @lourier3

    8 жыл бұрын

    Take small bites xD

  • @Tiredprincessss

    @Tiredprincessss

    8 жыл бұрын

    MC_Mac_MC I tried...it's impossible

  • @hipstyhopsty2685

    @hipstyhopsty2685

    8 жыл бұрын

    +MC_Mac_MC I always take small bites, makes the chocolate feel bigger

  • @erikkonstas

    @erikkonstas

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Doga Turker lol

  • @RavishankarRamanathan
    @RavishankarRamanathan9 жыл бұрын

    Science of Productivity : Pretty comprehensive take on the popular subject in 3 minutes. Start Plan tasks Set Deadlines Track progress

  • @deannahammel8028
    @deannahammel802810 жыл бұрын

    Hey. I don't appreciate KZread being on the "small, mindless tasks" list. I'm learning a lot on this channel. Lol.

  • @porcelana4ever

    @porcelana4ever

    10 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @pravinda333

    @pravinda333

    9 жыл бұрын

    Wait a little while until science videos become boring.

  • @deannahammel8028

    @deannahammel8028

    9 жыл бұрын

    I believe there's always something new and exciting to learn :P

  • @paradoxal4

    @paradoxal4

    6 жыл бұрын

    Too much information can not be properly processed in the brain.

  • @godallowsuturns679

    @godallowsuturns679

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please support my channel as I give you suggestions on how to prepare kids so they can be studious and fun to study at home. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pYWIy6SjoraeppM.html

  • @swr505
    @swr5059 жыл бұрын

    Was anyone else multi tasking by watching this video and doing something else?

  • @manalz7388

    @manalz7388

    9 жыл бұрын

    I was reading the comments XD

  • @stephaniewhite7620

    @stephaniewhite7620

    9 жыл бұрын

    Naomi The Killer lol

  • @Throckmorpheus

    @Throckmorpheus

    9 жыл бұрын

    Yup

  • @dcardigan13

    @dcardigan13

    9 жыл бұрын

    ScooterFlims Nah, I watched it entirely... I like the colorful whiteboard inks XD The presentation was pretty~

  • @maxlewis695

    @maxlewis695

    9 жыл бұрын

    i was breathing

  • @fahimaalfarabi1646
    @fahimaalfarabi16468 жыл бұрын

    Helpful video. Weird how I used to do all these things on my own when I was younger (the whole following routine stuff) and now have to watch videos to figure out what's wrong.

  • @bhargavvasist

    @bhargavvasist

    8 жыл бұрын

    I am in the exact same situation as you right now, when I was younger this was automatic for me. Now I have to force myself to do stuff like routines Funny how our brain works

  • @fahimaalfarabi1646

    @fahimaalfarabi1646

    8 жыл бұрын

    It's brought about by life situations I guess... The external pressures get high, and we begin to lose focus and confidence

  • @dantedelgadillo7090

    @dantedelgadillo7090

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Fahima Al Farabi I agree, when i was a kid and when everyone is a kid, we don't think about the effort we got to put, we just do it, we go play in the park with our friends everyday, and have fun, but we never said "I'm going to play with my friends in the park? but ill be moving and running, that is exhausting, ill be tired..." and things like that, we are smart enough and we want all the things in the easy way that our brain tells us "all" the work we will have to do about what we were thinking, that's why we got to force our selfs, i think the hardest thing is starting, but ones we do it we will be able to do it again a lot easier, JUST DO IT! :)

  • @mitzilily206

    @mitzilily206

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dante Delgadillo Amen.

  • @FiraRally
    @FiraRally8 жыл бұрын

    ... This video just made me procrastinate more..;.

  • @MrEtmer
    @MrEtmer10 жыл бұрын

    Oh, okay! Its time to start being productive with my work! *looks at suggestions* Wait... The Scientific Secret of Strength and Muscle Growth? I gotta see this. *2 hours later* Dang, now I need to go to bed, and I didn't do any of my homework... ALL THANKS TO YOU ASAPSCIENCE.

  • @humbertodramisino7688
    @humbertodramisino76888 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Can you please do a video about "common sense"? Why some people have more than other and/or nothing at all? Thank you

  • @warrenchambers4819

    @warrenchambers4819

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Humberto Dramisino I would like to see that. I have noticed this of the people I knew well both before and after they went to college. Before they had more common sense and less after? I don't mean that in a negative way, just an observation. Also noticed they seemed to perform smaller tasks slower than before.

  • @jeeva1996

    @jeeva1996

    8 жыл бұрын

    that's actually a good question

  • @stevej6441

    @stevej6441

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Humberto Dramisino common sense is a widely shared commodity everyone thinks they own , though none actually do

  • @humbertodramisino7688

    @humbertodramisino7688

    8 жыл бұрын

    I kind of disagree, I had people working with me with no knowledge about a specific topic that had more common sense than people with knowledge on same topic but with no or little common sense, that is the reason I was asking to make a study if possible, just curiosity. Thank you

  • @indisofyar9207

    @indisofyar9207

    8 жыл бұрын

    The concept of common sense is subjective though

  • @KalinaHill
    @KalinaHill9 жыл бұрын

    Eee this is cool! I'm homeschooled, and it's hard sometimes to motivate myself to do all the work I need to do in a day. (I often find myself taking too many notes as well, and then one subject takes an hour & 30 minutes - when it could have taken just half an hour.) But this is pretty cool!

  • @Niahc

    @Niahc

    9 жыл бұрын

    Its not always helpful to take notes. You might be training your brain to only remember things if you write it down first

  • @ruidechen
    @ruidechen10 жыл бұрын

    Omg this video is so true, when I haven't started a project I feel intimidated by it but when I start even a little, I just feel compelled to finish it, I need to keep in mind to "start" on my projects more often now!

  • @prettyflyforawhitegirl
    @prettyflyforawhitegirl7 жыл бұрын

    I'm watching your videos instead of what I should be doing... Damn it

  • @NewAgeSlaves
    @NewAgeSlaves8 жыл бұрын

    To lazy to pay attention to this video....

  • @thefallenstar3447

    @thefallenstar3447

    8 жыл бұрын

    same :P

  • @NewAgeSlaves

    @NewAgeSlaves

    8 жыл бұрын

    WWEwrestling 😂

  • @awesomepeople5651

    @awesomepeople5651

    7 жыл бұрын

    haha same!

  • @source6957

    @source6957

    7 жыл бұрын

    "to" lazy to use proper grammar

  • @awesomepeople5651

    @awesomepeople5651

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Sourcedd lmao!I'm too lazy to write the whole term;-) We are all lazy:-D

  • @Iziahbecause
    @Iziahbecause9 жыл бұрын

    Ironically stopped my studys to watch this. #procrastination

  • @ilovedaffodils
    @ilovedaffodils8 жыл бұрын

    what's the nicest thing about this channel is that unlike the other science channels is that these are comparatively less shorter and have are most interactive

  • @venim1103
    @venim11039 жыл бұрын

    I've been doing this and I've noticed, while all of this works for a while, I feel like it's getting worse and worse and I'm slowly slipping back to my old habits... For example for studying, I make a schedule for months and then for each day and then I go to my study place to study and put on a timer, after the timer I take a break and then I continue.. At first it worked wonders but then slowly but surely I just got addicted to those small breaks and my brain could only be focused on the "ok, now there's X minutes left before I can go take a break.." so what happened was that my brain started multitasking on counting the time in my head while I was trying to concentrate on studying and slowly all the studying I did was a waste of time as my brain only concentrated on the counting of time or remembering the schedule but not actually understanding what I've been reading or studying.. I also noticed that as I set a place for my study I'm now totally unable to study anywhere else, so if I for some reason am unable to go to that place, I will not be able to do any studying and I feel bad when it messes up my schedule. For some odd reason I have no problems with changing other things such as start exercise routine or a diet (probably because I found some diets and exercise routines that are a perfect fit for me).. I guess there must be other people with the same problem and if anyone has found a solution for this, it would be awesome to hear. I'm now sticking with this as it is the only way to keep me somewhat on track, even though utterly inefficient imho: Make a schedule in the morning, go to the study place, read, take a break, read, take a break and then after 10+hours of studying while learning nothing I go back home, have some free time (exercise and youtube + whatever), go bed and the next day rinse and repeat..

  • @steviebob4

    @steviebob4

    9 жыл бұрын

    Try to visualize breaks as an unfortunate necessity rather than a reward. Think of it like a car that has to go through a maintenance routine every so many miles. While it's very important to take care of that need, improving your car's reliability is like steadily transforming yourself from a junkyard minivan into a Lamborghini. I guess what I'm saying is try visualizing incremental growth as the reward and breaks as an unfortunate necessity.

  • @TheChrisinger

    @TheChrisinger

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** maybe it's because 10 hours of daily stuydying is simply too much?

  • @jjkpilapil
    @jjkpilapil3 жыл бұрын

    I watched this years ago when this was uploaded. Yet i was unable to do the advice here for several years until this week. I did not know how i got the idea of writing down what ive done and setting deadlines. Maybe subconsciously the advise in the vid was still ingrained in me lmao Nonetheless, writing things down as said in the video really does work! I became significantly more productive and actually got things done even without fear and pleasure as main motivation.

  • @lipsobreeze495
    @lipsobreeze4959 жыл бұрын

    Oh Man!!! This is the best video advise on time management skills that ever stuck with me. Thanks AsapSCIENCE, you're really helping mold my decision making for my best. Love you guys!

  • @meribarseghyan842
    @meribarseghyan8422 жыл бұрын

    Writing down a realistic amount of tasks for the day is a great technique. I have noticed that when I can see on a piece of paper all the tasks that I have to complete, I concentrate more and waste less time during the day. Also, taking a break and not overwhelming yourself is really important.

  • @dianaordonez12
    @dianaordonez1210 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos! They are always so helpful and eye opening! Keep up the great work :)

  • @GoldClipsify
    @GoldClipsify10 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is simply amazing!

  • @cheezelz100
    @cheezelz1009 жыл бұрын

    Can some people not have this 'zeigarnik effect'? No matter what I do, if I want to start a project e.g. writing, I start it and then never get the urge to continue with it. Is there an explanation for this?

  • @limeyspicegirl8241

    @limeyspicegirl8241

    9 жыл бұрын

    Maybe u don't really care about the outcome or maybe ur not keeping your task in a visible spot that reminds u of it.

  • @hybby

    @hybby

    9 жыл бұрын

    What is your reason for wanting to write (example)? WHY do you want to write? What are you hoping to achieve? Is it something that you're naturally inclined to do? Do you actually care about starting and finishing a writing project? :)

  • @MrMidnightmoon123

    @MrMidnightmoon123

    9 жыл бұрын

    Possibly you have ADD?

  • @hybby

    @hybby

    9 жыл бұрын

    Also, how do you set up your environment when you're wanting to write? Do you have facebook, email, your phone, and a whole host of other electronics/whatnot on and around you? Random things dinging and pulling you out of focus? Or do you create a quiet space in order to sit down and write? It takes 11 minutes to get back into a focus state, after being interrupted. That includes choices you make to switch to other focus.

  • @Niahc

    @Niahc

    9 жыл бұрын

    I would say some kinds of writing don't always have a clear end result. Maybe you are thinking of it as an endless process rather than something with a clear end result. In that case breaking it up into smaller chunks like the video mentioned could probably help. For me the effect is more powerful the smaller the task is, its much harder to quit in the middle of a sentence than in the middle of a long page

  • @perrif.9561
    @perrif.956110 жыл бұрын

    This video is on point. Being productive isn't all about will power. You need to start a project in order to continue it. Tracking your progress is almost important. Keep in mind what you have done, and it will give you motivation by knowing you have accomplished some already. Another thing: don't multitask! Take one step at a time. When you complete one thing, you will feel accomplished and more likely to be able to happily move on to the next.

  • @salimbouziri
    @salimbouziri10 жыл бұрын

    An important point to add, consider being realistic while setting your deadlines.

  • @adachu1
    @adachu15 жыл бұрын

    I am always multitasking I do homework while breathing, using my brain, moving my eyes, writing, pumping my heart, and many more 😂 😂

  • @l.francesca4780
    @l.francesca47805 жыл бұрын

    "Willpower can be exhausted" "The biggest barrier to productivity is just getting started! Just start and it will usually go well!" Me, looking at my empty barrel where I used to keep my willpower "Okay. How do I start? What do I use?" Also Zeigarnik effect doesn't work on my brain. Been midway through several books and stories for years. Progress is slow. Diagnosis? Depression. I'm just royally boned by brain chemistry. Thanks.

  • @TheFloppyCrafter
    @TheFloppyCrafter7 жыл бұрын

    Asap you have changed my life in so many ways, i wish i could make this kind of impact on others...

  • @italianrepsta
    @italianrepsta7 жыл бұрын

    I found out this channel about 2 days ago and I can't stop watching these interesting vids. Are there any other channels similar to this one that you guys watch?

  • @NZGammaFox
    @NZGammaFox9 жыл бұрын

    Whenever I have to write a huge 2000 word essay for University, I always set myself certain days in which to complete parts of that essay. I'd usually give myself 2 days to do research, and then 1 day per paragraph. So depending on the size of the essay It usually takes me abut 6 - 7 days to complete. Which is much more comforting and easier to accomplish than completing it in say 2 - 3 days. I also find that my paragraphs sound a lot better for I have a whole day to focus on one of them, and not worry about the others sounding just as good.

  • @DanAstinGregory
    @DanAstinGregory10 жыл бұрын

    Great video - fun, inspiring and easily implementable tips on productivity

  • @thezacharyteamsa
    @thezacharyteamsa2 жыл бұрын

    Y'alls videos are so fun and entertaining and educational. Got something right here

  • @ConstantlyGrowingMind
    @ConstantlyGrowingMind3 жыл бұрын

    Planning some break help to stay focus when working.

  • @jessikapiche6097
    @jessikapiche609710 жыл бұрын

    I got no problem starting things, but my problem is actually keeping my interest long enough to finish anything! lol..

  • @eitkoml
    @eitkoml7 жыл бұрын

    Now, how to not get so caught up in these charts and graphs that they become a mindless task that becomes a distraction from doing real work?

  • @onemoredeveloper7504
    @onemoredeveloper75046 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Going to add this to my repertoire to continue being more productive. Still battling the procrastination beast!

  • @nmt800
    @nmt8005 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! You marveled in summing up all that in such a short span of time. Well that's your PRODUCTIVITY.

  • @0Tidus0989
    @0Tidus098910 жыл бұрын

    Oh crap, that's what I experience when I start a bag of chocolates... The Zeigarnik effect! D: Thanks AsapSCIENCE! :D

  • @adellinaandrew5615
    @adellinaandrew56157 жыл бұрын

    The accountability chart is an extremely great idea! Thank you so much :-)

  • @karanbhatia5175
    @karanbhatia51759 жыл бұрын

    I watch this video like every time when I start a task! Helps be not lose focus!

  • @leedanny8798
    @leedanny879810 жыл бұрын

    very clear, simple, and refreshing!!! thnx 4 the work!

  • @bunnypom8157
    @bunnypom81574 жыл бұрын

    Some notes: - ego depletion - willpower is like a muscle; it can be tired out if you overuse it! - how to finish something: just get started! - it's not as hard as you think; your brain just makes it seem that way - don't distract yourself with mindless tasks - Zeigarnik Effect - you'll want to finish what you start - time management - work deliberately, not more - work intensely with breaks - focus on hardest tasks - use disciplined scheduling - ex.) 90 min work, 15-20 min break - give yourself a deadline - use an accountability chart (time-logging) - column one: tasks finished - column two: time taken - avoid multitasking - actually less productive! - make an action plan the night before - split up large tasks into smaller minitasks to make it less daunting Hope this helped :)

  • @dylanpierce1419
    @dylanpierce14198 жыл бұрын

    So back in 2011 9I think, maybe 2010) there was a small game I started making where you take care of different aquatic animals. I eventually lost steam due to the huge daunting tasks of programming the animal health systems and other features in the game. I later found out that an online friend of mine was disappointed when they found out that I seemingly stop working on it. In order to finish it, i made a list. On the list, I laid out the days I would be working on the game, and the tasks I hoped to finish in each day. (Finish programming the Jellyfish system on Monday, finish setting up the food shop on Tuesday, etc) and as long as I finished the task allotted to that day, I could either stop, or continue working on the task for the next day and just take that day off. It worked MARVELS, and I finished the game on time. I try to apply that to other areas of life too, but it's not as easy. It seems silly to stop working once I've started going, but it really worked.

  • @stickems1992
    @stickems19929 жыл бұрын

    this channel is so awesome. thank you for this

  • @ssarahyim
    @ssarahyim9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, AsapSCIENCE. You're great.

  • @MrRomanblond
    @MrRomanblond10 жыл бұрын

    multitasking while watching the video...

  • @DavidKFZ
    @DavidKFZ7 жыл бұрын

    Folks I can vouch for that first point like no other. The way I am, I will be doing something that isn't work and I'll be saying "I don't wanna work yet I'm comfortable spending my time doing this." The thing is though, that very effect will apply once you switch into work mode. I say to myself "alright, if I can get 15-20 minutes in of work and focus on it then I will stick with it" and it's true, after that time is up you'll typically just keep working. Bottom line: trust you'll get into it once you start, force yourself to work for 20 minutes knowing this. Try to make the workplace as comfortable as you can during this 20 minutes as well

  • @endfinity3521
    @endfinity35216 жыл бұрын

    Best channel ever.....lots of stuff in entertaining way!!!!

  • @ShauniSamantha
    @ShauniSamantha6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for making this video!

  • @ashleyl8619
    @ashleyl86199 жыл бұрын

    Everyone who's watching this video is probably procrastinating. I know I am...

  • @42222
    @422228 жыл бұрын

    Way to lazy to actually do any of this...

  • @mufasadrain9666

    @mufasadrain9666

    8 жыл бұрын

    Fml

  • @MsCharSui
    @MsCharSui9 жыл бұрын

    I loved this video! It's so fun the way you present your information.

  • @nouamanebourdaoui7224
    @nouamanebourdaoui72245 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot, you changed my whole mindset about studying, it's so easier now

  • @manishdutta9722
    @manishdutta97227 жыл бұрын

    I know I need to study for my exams, but I always get distracted. What should I do?

  • @shihabisa4418

    @shihabisa4418

    7 жыл бұрын

    study.

  • @frankli1646

    @frankli1646

    7 жыл бұрын

    Manish Dutta

  • @hagalathekido

    @hagalathekido

    7 жыл бұрын

    nut up or shut up

  • @samdyson6951

    @samdyson6951

    7 жыл бұрын

    take an addy

  • @quirkygirlboss

    @quirkygirlboss

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do it in pieces with breaks in between. Stay in the same room and seat for the breaks

  • @bellaadame1426
    @bellaadame142610 жыл бұрын

    *Watches this video while writing Essay* oops!

  • @mirafromtheseaa
    @mirafromtheseaa9 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful to me. Whenever I need a little push I watch this video.

  • @beenis08
    @beenis086 жыл бұрын

    I like the little 1st 2nd and 3rd note stickers on the violin and the fact that when he shows the bow moving its going the completely wrong way

  • @lin4cba
    @lin4cba10 жыл бұрын

    Ironically, I found this video because my current action is exactly the opposite of what this video suggest. Work time? Of course not! it is youtube time! \ :v /

  • @CrazedWhiteGaming
    @CrazedWhiteGaming10 жыл бұрын

    Hmm.... I may try this with drawing. Like set an hour for nothing but sketching/doodling. Break or a game or two on Xbox or something. Go back or another hour for lineart and coloring, another few games, than finish it up.

  • @hadeelmhmd667
    @hadeelmhmd6676 жыл бұрын

    I'm so grateful you made that video omg I really needed it❤🙌🏽

  • @augustocalixto4760
    @augustocalixto47605 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info! Really concise and acessible.

  • @Shamballa432
    @Shamballa43210 жыл бұрын

    Or : Start meditating ! It does wonders to your mind, period

  • @glong456
    @glong4568 жыл бұрын

    What are the best ways to survive a day after barely sleeping? (as a student) I have to wake up at 6 am every morning for school, and i have tons of homework and lots of studying to do, so its hard to even sleep by 10 o clock. school days are DREADFUL and tiring! How can i make my body feel more awake??

  • @siggietyrone3965

    @siggietyrone3965

    8 жыл бұрын

    coffee...

  • @siggietyrone3965

    @siggietyrone3965

    8 жыл бұрын

    y'all need some better transport systems ._.

  • @MrTadas21

    @MrTadas21

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Galia Long imagine you're doing this for emma watson

  • @horsecrazy2266

    @horsecrazy2266

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Tadas Gustas I'd do a lot for emma watson

  • @jinx12373

    @jinx12373

    8 жыл бұрын

    though you probably won't ever see my comment, here is my advice: exercise is a great way to have more energy. It seems kind of counter intuitive, but people who exercise before sleeping tend to get deeper sleep. The amount of time you spend in bed is not the most important factor of sleep, the length and stability of rem cycles defines how well rested you are. Meditation. There are plenty of five minute body scans and mindful exercises you can find on youtube. Short breaks can not only help with focus, but stress, anxiety, and depression as well. Diet. Not as in start counting calories and only eating greens, but more as think about what you're putting into your body. Processed sugars offer very short lived energy. Choosing something with higher protein, like eggs for breakfast can really pick up your day. Fruits throughout the day offer many complex sugars that can heighten energy though out the day. Also your biological existance is a symbiotic relationship with bacteria. Micro-organisms that exist within your body outnumber your human cells 10:1. They exist off the food you use to nourish your body. The bacteria that exists is a product of what you choose to eat, and the cravings your body has actually accommodates the bacteria in your body. Which leads me to my last point. These aren't things you can press a button and suddenly have huge change. You might actually feel worse your first day of a diet change. It takes time for your body and psychology to adopt new habits and enviroments. With persistence and dedication the outcome of these changes is increased energy and overall health.

  • @narendradr7796
    @narendradr77965 жыл бұрын

    You're tips are simple & doable.

  • @Practiceofthepractice
    @Practiceofthepractice4 жыл бұрын

    Such a great video! Thanks for sharing.

  • @Aazdremzul
    @Aazdremzul10 жыл бұрын

    This really helped me, but I've been having trouble getting motivated. I wonder if he could do the science of motivation, or even the science of phobias. I am having problems with those right now, but the phobia one would be informative/helpful to everyone. And I can't be the only person in the one million viewers that have trouble with motivation.

  • @RapperRank
    @RapperRank10 жыл бұрын

    This is so true recently built my pc and I swear I couldn't stop till I got it done took ages but once I started was on a roll.

  • @alekdanser

    @alekdanser

    10 жыл бұрын

    lol building a pc is much different from getting a book to ur hands and start reading it...

  • @RapperRank

    @RapperRank

    10 жыл бұрын

    If you're suggesting that I am uneducated then you'll be completely wrong. Reading is a choice. When I was younger I used to read all the time but grew out of it as I got older. I was merely commenting on the science of productivity which is the topic of discussion in my own personal experience. Its different for everyone

  • @alekdanser

    @alekdanser

    10 жыл бұрын

    lekan adams Did I mention anything about you being uneducated? Why are you flipping words the wrong way?I Didn't mean to say anything bad all I'm saying is that building a pc is a lot of fun and doesn't require being productive to me at least.

  • @RapperRank

    @RapperRank

    10 жыл бұрын

    Just making sure cause sarcssm isn't always clear in written form. To each his own. I find reading so boring nowadays I can't be bothered with all that. I like practical things like working with my hands and making or fixing things.

  • @alekdanser

    @alekdanser

    10 жыл бұрын

    lekan adams Me too

  • @jenineclairebo5013
    @jenineclairebo501310 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting this

  • @lukeb2723
    @lukeb27238 жыл бұрын

    "I don't feel like making another ASAP Science video!" "Why not just get started?" The beginning of all ASAP Science videos...

  • @davidsghost4993
    @davidsghost499310 жыл бұрын

    I didn't feel lazy before I got here...

  • @yudhaa
    @yudhaa5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the help!

  • @anthares96
    @anthares967 жыл бұрын

    i love how the cookie at 2:42 is split into different pieces that are as big as the parts of the essay they represent should be: smallest piece for introduction, biggest piece for research, another big piece for discussion, smaller piece for conclusion.

  • @christiansfd
    @christiansfd10 жыл бұрын

    Anyone watching this instead of working on any task?

  • @I0007RM
    @I0007RM9 жыл бұрын

    i'll watch later

  • @douglascrew5252
    @douglascrew525210 жыл бұрын

    Seriously, you guys make the best videos! Nice job on this one, too.

  • @thogameskanaal
    @thogameskanaal6 жыл бұрын

    I needed this video! Thank you very much!

  • @eddienerphy5788
    @eddienerphy578810 жыл бұрын

    My log as follows: Approximately 2:00am February 8th 1994 - 10:58am January 3rd 2014 Survived 10:58am January 3rd 2014 - 10:59am January 3rd 2014 Composed a comment on a KZread video This is somewhat incorrect as I can not log what I am doing as done... while I'm doing it... if that makes sense. Plans for the future: 11:00am January 3rd 2014 Click 'Post' to allow the world to see this comment I'm currently writing and now you've gotten this far have written. Burning question: What's the difference between the words written and wrote? I think it's the difference between I have written and you have wrote. My guess anyway.

  • @MagnumMustang321

    @MagnumMustang321

    10 жыл бұрын

    We have the same birthday friend! *High Five*

  • @bassl0va
    @bassl0va8 жыл бұрын

    *looks at several years of unfinished projects*

  • @sabrinabonadio9184
    @sabrinabonadio918410 жыл бұрын

    I luv AsapSCIENCE so much keep posting please :)

  • @theghostkidltu2878
    @theghostkidltu28789 жыл бұрын

    Your videos has so much informacion! Uhh!! My brain can't take it anymore, its going to blow up!!!

  • @vishalkthacker
    @vishalkthacker10 жыл бұрын

    I'm watching a video on productivity the night before an exam. Science, bitches!

  • @maxrl530
    @maxrl53010 жыл бұрын

    Why the dogs move the tail when they are happy? LIKE THE COMENT

  • @dojodetroit420
    @dojodetroit4205 жыл бұрын

    this is absolutely brilliant. thank you.

  • @amitkumarshah7474
    @amitkumarshah747410 жыл бұрын

    Loved this presentation!

  • @animalarmy9075
    @animalarmy90759 жыл бұрын

    do animals have feelings like we do?

  • @Day-et3fm
    @Day-et3fm8 жыл бұрын

    I'm just straight up lazy wich makes me procratinate, no matter what I do, or how hard I try, after a week, I always end up the same lazy procrastinating person I am.

  • @sparrow4769

    @sparrow4769

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Nia Valdez Try to kill your laziness by meditation or just listen to Mozart once a day.Then your brain will get active in some point.

  • @Day-et3fm

    @Day-et3fm

    8 жыл бұрын

    That makes me even lazier.

  • @sparrow4769

    @sparrow4769

    8 жыл бұрын

    Are you lazy at every action in your life?

  • @Day-et3fm

    @Day-et3fm

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yes.

  • @o0Avalon0o
    @o0Avalon0o10 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I'm really glad I found this video! Thx!

  • @ZackGomez198035
    @ZackGomez1980356 жыл бұрын

    This video is very helpful. Today is my first day at Ashford University and I have been working on my first assignment since last night. Lot of reading, mostly but it's very interesting and exciting. Not doing a whole lot of procrastinating because I'm studying cognitive neuroscience, something I picked.

  • @007VitaminD
    @007VitaminD10 жыл бұрын

    Is this psychology? or biology? anyone know? ty

  • @WhiteKillerRabbits

    @WhiteKillerRabbits

    10 жыл бұрын

    I'd say both, really

  • @MelissaRudman

    @MelissaRudman

    10 жыл бұрын

    It's biological psychology.

  • @hugh3196

    @hugh3196

    10 жыл бұрын

    both are words to describe areas in science, many topics overlap.

  • @GrandTrelos

    @GrandTrelos

    10 жыл бұрын

    It's mostly psychology

  • @MarcoGarcia-ou1rq

    @MarcoGarcia-ou1rq

    10 жыл бұрын

    Its therapy to me :'( jk

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