Watch this if you’re having an “off day”
When I'm having an off day, here's what I do to turn things around.
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I feel like I've been having an off day for the past 2 years
@EugenikusPro
2 жыл бұрын
Same… :)
@monitoo_fml
2 жыл бұрын
covid amirite
@EugenikusPro
2 жыл бұрын
@@monitoo_fml Well yeah, but then, isn't it the case that due to having more free time as a result of COVID, people should have instead been even more productive and stuff? :)
@monitoo_fml
2 жыл бұрын
@@EugenikusPro I also thought that for a long time, but judging by many people I know and mine's experiences it turns out the current situation has been affecting us, to the point where u can barely utilise all the time u have
@beskamir5977
2 жыл бұрын
@@EugenikusPro I think a lack of socialization and being stuck in isolation/at home has gotten to a lot of people and drastically decreased their mental health and as a result their ability to be productive despite having more time.
i was wondering what to do today because its been an "off-day" for a few days now. Perfect timing, Thomas. Thank youu
@bettermanchannel770
2 жыл бұрын
Stoic regulation
@DjR3aper
2 жыл бұрын
Dude. SAME
@MichaelHeil-qz3jj
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, you too man?
@yous._sef8224
2 жыл бұрын
Shame on those who had a good day, they couldn't watch this!!
@ginarydin7560
2 жыл бұрын
I understand an off day, feeling incapable robs us oc much satisfaction. Sometimes we just have to stop and do our laundry and clean the car. We live in hard times. Please pray to Jehovah for help when you are down. He is the hearer of prayers. Thomas here has great ideas. Smart man!
*"Life is much simpler when you stop explaining and comparing yourself to other people and just do what works for you."* *I beleive in you!*
This video came at a perfect time.
@TonyStoodios
2 жыл бұрын
You coming to watch makes this perfect
@Corporis
2 жыл бұрын
I bet Tony always names his layers.
@L.I.T.H.I.U.M
2 жыл бұрын
Videos about these topics are always relatable. I bet "this is why you are procrastinating" is a title we all relate with all the time.
Such a great lesson from your dad! Discipline isn't about having the motivation for action but rather doing the thing anyway.
@mgmorgan11
3 ай бұрын
exactly. feel like it or not, remember the results you want.
I believe it was the book “The Happiness Equation” by Neil Pasricha which stated, “it’s easier to act yourself into a new way of thinking than it is to think yourself into a new way of acting” Great video Thomas. Much needed!
Perfect timing! I just had an "off day" today, and I think the main reason why is because I have been having trouble selecting the next step forward in the thing I'm currently trying to learn, it's a very overwhelming topic in the unbelievably nebulous subject that is visual art. So I've felt totally scattered, dipping my toes into various things, and then ultimately being disappointed at the end of the day when not much has developed because I barely progressed even in the warming up stage for the things I was trying to attempt. But I feel like what needs to be addressed sometimes is not merely that you should select one or very few things to do, but *how* you choose to select what is the most important thing to do next. Also, it's okay to give yourself room to try out different things to see what's most important. Figuring things out, getting a bit lost in a sea of information it pretty normal, in my opinion, even if that ends up creating an "off day".
@livefree316
Жыл бұрын
Jesus knows. He said in this world you will have trouble each day has enough trouble of its own. So don't worry about tomorrow. Now I have a question what do you think leads people from God why would one ignore Jesus Christ beautiful wise advice? Jesus Christ truly does address the issues of Life the day-to-day life having enemies or haters even within your own family. Jesus Christ can relate to every step you take why because it says.. He was tempted in every way as us. There's not one thing you're going through have been through or going to go through that Jesus Christ cannot relate to which is why he said come you who are weary. Nobody could ever walk in Jesus Christ sandals but every step Jesus Christ took in those sandals was for you each and every step Jesus Christ was mindful of you every step he took going through opposition hatred mockery planning against his life and his final step to the Cross bloody beaten to where he wasn't even recognizable was for you. When Jesus Christ was on that cross bleeding to a pulp hands nailed to the cross feet nailed to the cross with the crown of thorns on his head as he was bleeding all over his face he still had love in his eyes his arms were stretched out is that he was there in pain it was like his arms were opening up to say this is how much I love you this is what I was willing to do for you. If you could just look into Jesus Christ's eyes you would see him saying I love you don't give up don't give up look to me just look to me. In that moment Jesus Christ endured God's wrath and punishment for sin upon himself in that moment Jesus Christ became sin of the world Jesus Christ was burying your sins your burdens your pains and the devils hatred against you. This is why it says looking unto Jesus the Arthur and finisher of our faith who for the joy set before him endured the cross sparing its shame knowing he was about to sit at the right hand of God. Jesus Christ in that moment was not looking at what was happening to him he was looking to God. Looking to the joy of victory for your soul for your soul to be redeemed for you to have a bright future for you to know there's more to life than this temporary world to know that you could have help in that moment in Jesus Christ had you on his mind whether you choose to believe him or not in that moment Jesus had the strength of God to say in the midst of those hating on him. FATHER FORGIVE THEM FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO.
@mgmorgan11
3 ай бұрын
I used to get lost, overwhelmed and confused a lot but the more I could see what i wanted clearly, the less i dealt with this. All things just started falling in place. hope things got better for you🤗
ahhh such a great video! I especially loved the storytime about your dad's approach - really made me put my 'off' days into a different perspective!
AAAHHH, THANK YOU, It’s been an “off day” today struggling with school and time management, but your completely right about the fact you have to set yourself up properly to do well. Thank you, this was perfect timing. Hope you well. :)
Your dad is so wise! Needed this reminder that sometimes we just need to warm up, thank you for sharing.
Great video Thomas!
Your videos are so good, engaging, high quality and motivational. Look forward to seeing them every time!
Wow... This felt refreshing, I'm glad you shared the story about the lesson your dad taught you... Feels honest and fresh... Thank you again
Hi Thomas! Thank you for making this video and sharing it. I've been having a bit of an off-time in my life and have been down on myself/frustrated with the world about it. This seriously helped!!!
Your Dad is sure a smart man, I love the helpful examples you shared as well. Thank you for the great videos as always!
Thanks this was one of the best ideas I've heard in a while. The idea of warming up for non physical activities is pure genius. I'm not sure what the best warm up might be but I'll try to figure that out.
Anyone else been around long enough to hear him tell this story before?:) always a good one
Thanks for this video! These are great reminders and I can't wait to WARM-UP in my work tomorrow. I have definitely noticed my improved work (and mood) when I've given myself time to "warm-up" and get into the flow state before just tackling work. I will definitely be scheduling "warm-up" time into all of my deep work moving forward.
Off days are inevitable. Instead of letting your emotions control your actions, have a set plan for whenever you "don't feel like it", if you have a set plan, like something actually written down on paper, you are much more likely to follow through and be consistent.
I was just talking about how I didn't feel too great today with a friend when I saw this pop up in my KZread feed. I think Thomas is spying on us all to provide the perfect motivation videos when needed.
You provide such insane value! May your work ethic and virtuous nature guide us for years to come!
This is your “entire life feels like an off-day” ticket.
you have/ had a great dad Thomas! great to see that there's been some wise teachings he was able to pass onto you!
Love this man. I enjoyed that this was a simple piece-to-cam, too. It made the message really personable and genuine
Thanks Thomas. Great content as always !!
Your videos are almost always good, but then there are videos like this that are truly great. Fantastic content and reminders.
Such a real video! LOVE IT
Thank you for sharing this one!
This is something SO MANY of us needed, thank youu
Superb advice. Thank you!
This story is so beautiful. Thank you for this Thomas :)
I love your new uploading schedule. Hope you keep it up, literally 3 videos in a week that's just phenomenal
Thank you! I have been struggling with my studying lately as I was at uni for the whole morning and then have to keep studying in the afternoon. I often felt tired and unfocused when I came home. This video came at the perfect time!
Nice to see you upload more!
You're awesome! I feel like, these are things I try telling myself but never had been able to put it into words, and you executed that perfectly! This is the most perfect way of putting it into words and it's so helpful, definitely something I can comeback whenever I'm feeling off. Thank you so much!
I'm feeling this a lot ultimately. I just want to do the things right away, because I have so many uni's things to do. And it gives me anxiety and then I decide to have an off-day. But after this video, I've realized what I'm doing wrong. Thanks Tommy!
This was quite Helpful , Thanks Thomas!
So motivational and love!
Thank you Thomas I really needed to hear this rn
Thanks for the video, really helped me warm up :)
I REALLY loved your video! This opened my eyes about actions and what i actually feel. Keep that videos coming :)
thank you for this! I agree that warming up really helps easing into my tasks. Getting started on a complicated task does not have to start in outbursts. Getting started calmly can also happen :)
Thank you Thomas, I needed this. Made it part of my warm up! 👍
Amazing information! Thank you for sharing it with us.
An immensely helpful video! The thing with warming up nicely matches with my experience in this. Thank you, Thomas!
WE NEEDED THIS ❤️
Thanks! One of the best videos i have watch this year.
Mood follows action. I often DO NOT want to go run early morning, but I have NEVER regretted going out to do it.
@BlondeQtie
2 жыл бұрын
lmao i did 😂
Loving the regular uploads !
I needed this video today!! Thank you , Thomas 😄
Loved this video🙌♥
Amazing opening to the video!
Wow this guy is not only productive but also inspiring
Thanks Thomas! What you said resonated with me so that I thought about skipping my workout and then I didn't. Keep up the good work ☺
Hola. Thomas has been making the videos I need since I started watching him in 2018. I'm really thankful
This is extremely valuable. Thank you for making this!
Great timing Thomas!
Thanks man! Made my day!
As you speak about not ticking off all the items on to do list and that we must gove ourselves time to warm up I remember reading this *“It’s not always that we need to do more but rather that we need to focus on less.”*
That was very helpful!
I swear to Allah this is what I wrote in today's journal: "Today I was feeling a horrible void inside me, I was a little bit depressed and hollow form the inside, I felt some strange sadness and loneliness it was one of the bad days of this month." So yes I had an "off day" today, I don't think this is a mere coincidence.
I actually teared up a little when you told the story of your dad and getting you through your personal record
Thank you so much for this
This is my favourite of your videos. 😊 Thank you for this.
Love the new style.
Great Story At The Beginning Of Video! Awesome Content.
Perfect timing for me and my current status! great video!
Thank you so much, this video really really helped!!
Thank you for this video
Apart from the fact that I was having an "off day" and this video really really helped me, I couldn't help myself laughing hard when you slipped in the snow at 3:15, because not only was it funny, but you got back up immediately and with a smile on your face. Thank you, Thomas!
Thank you I really needed this today❤️🙌🙏
You had a magnificent dad,thanks for sharing😁
You're so right mate. I schedule so much each day then sit there in the morning on my days off drinking coffee struggling to get going knowing that i will not achieve my list for the day. Brill vid. Rich uk 👍😊
Love this! Warming up is so important. I use meditation and workout to get out of that funk.
Came at such a right time and so useful!!!
This wasn't what i was expecting from the title. Great video/story man. Pretty amazing a moment like that can stick with you your whole life. And I'm only 3.5mins into the video!
Good Tipp. I agree. Good insight. Thanks!
I was having a REALLY bad day until I watched this. Thomas shows that age is NOT the only way to be wise. Thanks, Thomas
The timing of this video is IRONIC. Thanks brother
I do not know how but thanks to you I found today the answer that I was looking for for a decade now 😭❤️ going to try it right now, thank you so much ❤️
I was kinda sick today but I still completed 2 and a half hours of my online course and later got a headache but now watching this video feels like the perfect timing and this made me feel accomplished for the day
loved this video! so good
I remember this anecdote, you mentioned it somewhere Very inspiring
This was really helpful. Ill apply this irl. Thanks thomas!
Many thanks. Warmup before judgment!
This warm up idea sounds so useful. Gonna try it out for getting into sales mode 👍
thanks! that was really helpfull for me
Ready to watch this one every day.
Everytime I'm having an off day (like today) I watch this video. Thank you, Thomas!
needed this
i was about to put off writing an essay that's due soon because i felt like i was having an off day, so i decided to go on youtube, and this popped up. now i understand it's because i haven't warmed up yet, and i'm gonna give myself a chance to attempt it. thank you so much for this video, thomas!
I needed this today.
I've been having an off week, so thank you for this!
Been an "off day" for the past fews days, already taking actions with my emotions like sleeping when it's time to work, proclastinate when it's time to work. Even not going to the gym. Today morning I decided to watch this video that was in my "watch later" playlist (I have more than 50 vídeos on that playlist) First vídeo of the day, that just changed my principals. Thank you, my friend.
Really appreciate this video. I have off days, or at least what I assume are off days, only for them to become really productive and overall good days. I don't beat myself up too much, though.
Great stuff thank you
That is truly an anime level execution on that lesson taught by your dad - I guess I should listen too.
You are brilliant!!❤❤❤
Brilliant Idea
Great video! Very well articulated and the motion graphic is great. I had an off day today. Heavy rain - didn’t want to go to Kung Fu class. Learned a new technique.
@sourikray1993
2 жыл бұрын
teach me bro... I'll randomly pick a fight with a stranger and try out the new technique on him