What Happens When You Procrastinate Too Much

Ғылым және технология

There's a reason why people are such bad procrastinators. It's easy: Procrastinating feels great. But it's not so great for your brain since it pits two of your brain's heavy hitters, your limbic system, and your prefrontal cortex into a literal head-to-head match.
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What Happens When You Procrastinate Too Much
Following is a transcript of the video:
Most of us have procrastinated at some point in our lives. But about one in every five of us are compulsive about it. Putting off tasks and chores nearly every chance they get.
They’re called chronic procrastinators. And it turns out, this behavior does a lot more damage than you might think.
We get it, doing work is hard.
But when you choose to watch tv over doing laundry or washing the dishes you’ve just launched an all-out battle in your brain.
On one side is your prefrontal cortex. That’s the part of your brain that sets long-term goals and regulates self-control. It’s telling you that those dishes aren’t going to clean themselves.
On the opposing side is your limbic system. It deals with pleasure, arousal, and reward.
And it’s telling you that washing dishes is no fun, and you’ll have a better time doing something else. So, procrastination essentially puts your brain in its happy place.
It feels good. That’s why you do it. But just because it feels good doesn’t necessarily mean it’s good for you.
For example, several studies have found that undergraduate college students who procrastinated had a lower GPA in the latter half of the semester compared to non-procrastinators.
They were also more likely to get sick, based on their healthcare visits.
Moreover, other studies have found that procrastinators report higher levels of guilt and anxiety when they choose to procrastinate in the first place.
And if you keep it up, researchers have found that chronic procrastination is linked to: low self-confidence, Low energy, And depression.
Overall, your quality of life will probably be worse, than if you just listened to your prefrontal cortex. And you may think that you just have a different workflow or that you perform better under pressure.
But, sorry to say, there are no studies to support any benefits of chronic procrastination. Bottom line: it’s unhealthy. But not all hope is lost.
In fact, researchers have conducted dozens of scientific studies in search for ways to help procrastinators. What they’ve found time and again is that how you think about tasks can make a huge difference in how likely you are to procrastinate on them.
Tasks like saving for retirement, for example, can be abstract: There’s no immediate deadline, so you can always start tomorrow. And it’s this mentality that can lead you to procrastinate.
Instead, make your tasks more concrete in your mind.
For example, a study in 2011 discovered that people given an illustration of how they might look at retirement age were more likely to say they would save money for retirement, than people without an illustration.
The image was something tangible. And, therefore, painted a more concrete picture of their inevitable future.
Whatever the task, do your health a favor and do the work. You might just enjoy that tv show even more once you get to it.

Пікірлер: 662

  • @Z-thing
    @Z-thing5 жыл бұрын

    It's the worst when you feel too guilty to do something fun, but can't get yourself to work either, so you're stuck in this unpleant state of wasting time while you could have been working or at least procrastinating in a fun way.

  • @ashyy6121

    @ashyy6121

    Жыл бұрын

    my entire life summarized

  • @bruhler7559

    @bruhler7559

    Жыл бұрын

    Fr

  • @avashattuckmusic

    @avashattuckmusic

    Жыл бұрын

    me for the last two years

  • @moldypotatos

    @moldypotatos

    Жыл бұрын

    i have never related to a comment as much as this

  • @avashattuckmusic

    @avashattuckmusic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@extendo7137 glad i have someone to relate to

  • @johnnyp6040
    @johnnyp60405 жыл бұрын

    I’m procrastinating by watching this

  • @yujaanshubhrasagar4191

    @yujaanshubhrasagar4191

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me as well

  • @Void_Dweller7

    @Void_Dweller7

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same. I’ve only got a week till my A.P history essay’s due.

  • @boopisbork8192

    @boopisbork8192

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same lol

  • @somnathpal7444

    @somnathpal7444

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gg

  • @oscar_jgr

    @oscar_jgr

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @crunchygarlicbread6701
    @crunchygarlicbread67014 жыл бұрын

    i procastinate so much that the task gets so overwhelming because i haven't done it so i just avoid it until i'm forced to do it.

  • @cosmogyral6826

    @cosmogyral6826

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right

  • @LibraryofAcousticMagic3240

    @LibraryofAcousticMagic3240

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/oGeNsbKmhr2oYpM.html

  • @royalboy850

    @royalboy850

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @musamontu

    @musamontu

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately i'm finding myself in that same spot.

  • @kalesalsd

    @kalesalsd

    Жыл бұрын

    I am in that spot right now. It’s too late now.

  • @Christos-pr8ql
    @Christos-pr8ql5 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to stop procrastinating. But I'll stop tommorow.

  • @rentinghouseseveryday3739

    @rentinghouseseveryday3739

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lool made my day 😂😂😂😂

  • @bowgart6719

    @bowgart6719

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's the most savage response to someone saying to stop procrastinating.

  • @dorcas_

    @dorcas_

    4 жыл бұрын

    Forever my response to everyone.

  • @analvss7965

    @analvss7965

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @noisy99_

    @noisy99_

    3 жыл бұрын

    And the day after

  • @HeroDark98
    @HeroDark985 жыл бұрын

    Stupid brain. Why can't the Prefrontal Cortex and Limbic System team up and make chores pleasurable? Ugh

  • @gm2407

    @gm2407

    3 жыл бұрын

    Should bring back google glass so you can auto inform yourself of xp when completing tasks and leveling up IRL. Got to get that dopamine hit.

  • @musojuraev8878

    @musojuraev8878

    2 жыл бұрын

    @NuYA You're genius!

  • @gm2407

    @gm2407

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Linh Nguyen Just change the aesthetic so they look cool.

  • @nubgamer5924

    @nubgamer5924

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah dude tbh god needs to release that update

  • @kevinduliesco5468

    @kevinduliesco5468

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hmm, something to work on college to get my PhD,I'm not yet in college but this is some nice question

  • @AlreadyTaken999
    @AlreadyTaken9995 жыл бұрын

    Video: Procrastination is bad! Also video: Here's something to procrastinate with!

  • @raihatoia6402

    @raihatoia6402

    5 жыл бұрын

    Omg

  • @Nowhere9

    @Nowhere9

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @diamondplaysstopanimaltest2435

    @diamondplaysstopanimaltest2435

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well true but I’m watching this to try and stop my stupid procrastination

  • @manahiladnanqadir1750

    @manahiladnanqadir1750

    2 жыл бұрын

    2 exams 🙃

  • @pizzazpaz822
    @pizzazpaz8225 жыл бұрын

    When I procrastinate, I want to work When I work, I want to procrastinate WTF is wrong with my brain

  • @drishtisonthalia9769

    @drishtisonthalia9769

    2 жыл бұрын

    OMG, UR NOT ALONE BRO

  • @kevinduliesco5468

    @kevinduliesco5468

    2 жыл бұрын

    Idk bro

  • @everydayfun9531

    @everydayfun9531

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tf I so relate to this.

  • @lxielynnraimei6020

    @lxielynnraimei6020

    Жыл бұрын

    So same HAHAHA

  • @surialpaca6542
    @surialpaca65425 жыл бұрын

    Omg this is me...Even when I know the consequences, I literally have no motivation to do my work. ;-;

  • @RahulKumar-ci4by

    @RahulKumar-ci4by

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome in our community bruhhhhh🥱🤤🥱🤤

  • @LibraryofAcousticMagic3240

    @LibraryofAcousticMagic3240

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/oGeNsbKmhr2oYpM.html

  • @abhilashbhattacharya8100

    @abhilashbhattacharya8100

    2 жыл бұрын

    @LemonsQHD been there done that. It gives me super anxiety and sleepless days and nights due to which I am not even able to do the assignments properly even if I know that I am capable of getting 100% on them. So according to my grandmother’s words, “ time spent never comes back child. Waste it now and then you will see yourself getting wasted afterwards. “

  • @royalboy850

    @royalboy850

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @candace6893

    @candace6893

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@abhilashbhattacharya8100 that’s not food advice to give people especially when everyone here already procrastinates 😂 we want to stop waste time now that way we’ll have plenty of opportunities to relax later

  • @pumpkin629
    @pumpkin6294 жыл бұрын

    I've tried so hard to stop procrastinating but it's so difficult. I do well and follow a routine for a while but then something happens that changes the routine and I end up delaying again. Basically, I have no commitment.

  • @royalboy850

    @royalboy850

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @IGap

    @IGap

    Жыл бұрын

    Bro that was 2 years ago have you found a solution yet please help me I in the same place as you

  • @pumpkin629

    @pumpkin629

    Жыл бұрын

    @@IGap lmao nope. I do follow basic routines now and push myself harder but... yeah procrastination is still a battle

  • @IGap

    @IGap

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pumpkin629 shit I think I need to learn how to cope with it than

  • @lew9894
    @lew98945 жыл бұрын

    So many people act as if we choose to procrastinate. Or as if it's just some behavior ir mentality that we do. Chronic procrastination is a real issue that we have no control over. We can't just break the habit and we can't just do our work. That's like telling a depressed person that going outside will make them feel better. It's not that simple. We genuinely cannot bring ourselves to do it.

  • @sagemn7376

    @sagemn7376

    Жыл бұрын

    Bro….. stop

  • @roseyfluff8339

    @roseyfluff8339

    Жыл бұрын

    This is so true 😔

  • @aka74459

    @aka74459

    11 ай бұрын

    This has to be the most insane cope I have ever seen... Get your lazy ass to work bruh

  • @Abby-ug4xc

    @Abby-ug4xc

    5 ай бұрын

    There's definitely a line between casual procrastination and chronic avoidance to the point it starts ruining your life. I wish there was less stigma and more mental health support for the latter

  • @sarahoran2340

    @sarahoran2340

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank u

  • @ruthhh.m
    @ruthhh.m4 жыл бұрын

    I feel like low self confidence/ low energy/ depression are reasons why people procrastinate, not conditions that are onset by procrastination itself. Same with having more illnesses. There's a difference between saying something is *caused* by a factor and something *causes* another factor

  • @marisacognetta4985

    @marisacognetta4985

    Жыл бұрын

    I’d add trauma to that list…I didn’t start heavily procrastinating until I went through some very traumatic experiences in my life…

  • @myoptimumpride5178

    @myoptimumpride5178

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@marisacognetta4985childhood trauma for me....

  • @mitsakelastname4818
    @mitsakelastname48185 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been procrastinating ever since I got to high school at first I thought it wasn’t that big of a deal but it has progressed into much more I somehow did get to a higher level of school but because I procrastinate too much I put of my tasks I get bad grades and I end up feeling worthless and stupid. this is got me (at least I believe) into a depression and anxiety but I’m afraid to talk about it because I feel like it’s my fault and I should’ve stopped it I feel like it’s my responsibility I have it and I need to stop but I just can’t seem to find any motivation to do so.

  • @kshitijpratapsingh9855

    @kshitijpratapsingh9855

    Жыл бұрын

    How are u now man

  • @rodneychan914

    @rodneychan914

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re not alone. So many of us are going through that including me! Your grades don’t determine your worth. Hope you’re doing ok 💛

  • @user-xr6sv8vt1d

    @user-xr6sv8vt1d

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the exact same problem..

  • @sofv1ly

    @sofv1ly

    Жыл бұрын

    i relate to every single word you just said… i really hope ur doing okay right now

  • @ianhruday9584

    @ianhruday9584

    Жыл бұрын

    You could have ADHD. I'm 32 and I just got a tentative diagnosis. Procrastination was the biggest problem for me. I don't know if you have any of the other symptoms, but you should check it out before you call yourself lazy.

  • @chintoast
    @chintoast3 жыл бұрын

    i really wanna change tbh :-( i feel so helpless. when theres nothing to stop me from procrastinating, i just opt on daydreaming or sleeping to avoid the task :-( my life is ruined ngl and my mental health is shit

  • @LibraryofAcousticMagic3240

    @LibraryofAcousticMagic3240

    3 жыл бұрын

    same. This sometimes helps me: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oGeNsbKmhr2oYpM.html

  • @pravashi_382

    @pravashi_382

    3 ай бұрын

    I really relate with you :( how are you now? I hope you're better!

  • @chintoast

    @chintoast

    3 ай бұрын

    @@pravashi_382 wow it's been three years. thanks for asking. 🥹 i'm actually at the point in my life where i feel like things are finally becoming better for me. my procrastination rooted from my perfectionism as well as the need to keep things to myself. i felt like i didn't need help from anyone and i felt like people won't take me seriously if i needed help. i think it's also the adhd that's contributing to this hahaha but i'm doing so so so much better now! i have a job, a business, and a cat who's getting all of my money. i'm still navigating through the fog and it sure is a slow process, but once you have the will to change not just your goals but also your systems, things will get better. there are so many things to learn (good and bad) & i'm beginning to see that life is beautiful. i hope you'll feel better really really soon, friend. 🫂🫂

  • @sindhuagnikar9432
    @sindhuagnikar94323 жыл бұрын

    I regret a lot being a chronic procastinator I've been suffering from anxiety these days and i start shivering when someone talks to me..it also affected my social being giving me social anxiety..and i've started overthinking at the worst ..i hope i'll get out of it I promise i won't procastinate from tomorrow

  • @root-root

    @root-root

    3 жыл бұрын

    How's it going now? Have you stopped procrastinating?

  • @sayrics2693

    @sayrics2693

    Жыл бұрын

    how u doin now

  • @fightinganimations1597

    @fightinganimations1597

    Жыл бұрын

    from tommorow? start this instant

  • @ethyl_alcohol774

    @ethyl_alcohol774

    Жыл бұрын

    same here.... you really described my situation rn. I wonder how are you doing now.

  • @penderyn8794

    @penderyn8794

    9 ай бұрын

    Therapy is an option

  • @yesi726
    @yesi7263 жыл бұрын

    *I'm watching this while I have an essay due in a few hours that I haven't even touched*

  • @pijn2370
    @pijn23705 жыл бұрын

    I've put this video in the "Watch Later" list.

  • @dimariehernandez5046

    @dimariehernandez5046

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @anormalfangirl7408

    @anormalfangirl7408

    3 жыл бұрын

    my watch later list has 70+ video. there are still videos i saved since 2016

  • @luizfe

    @luizfe

    3 жыл бұрын

    i did it 2 years ago and i'm only watching today.

  • @lillian3852

    @lillian3852

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@luizfe damn lmao

  • @Nowhere9

    @Nowhere9

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@anormalfangirl7408 i have 4000+ 😂

  • @NessaOfDorthonion
    @NessaOfDorthonion5 жыл бұрын

    As someone with ADHD I have big problems with procrastination, among other things. I try to pay attention to my habit to helps me with my procrastination. Like, I'm more likely to the dishes if I do them right after breakfast. And I remember to do laundry (and follow through with putting it all away) if I take care of it after lunch

  • @rea8585
    @rea85855 жыл бұрын

    Talk with old or sick people. They'll tell you that one of their biggest regrets is to no have done enough things in their life. In front of death, we all regret procrastination. *So clean the fricking dishes!*

  • @alecastle9306

    @alecastle9306

    5 жыл бұрын

    @YoungD3mon314 Balance is important too much of anything is not good even if its things like studying and exercising.

  • @ugotnojams879

    @ugotnojams879

    5 жыл бұрын

    No, I can’t stop 😕

  • @angelakyepasion1832

    @angelakyepasion1832

    3 жыл бұрын

    alright, mom! geez!

  • @jaclynddd

    @jaclynddd

    3 жыл бұрын

    I shall not regret not not doing the dishes in my end of times

  • @Nowhere9

    @Nowhere9

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jaclynddd haha

  • @mxaicaa3508
    @mxaicaa35083 жыл бұрын

    I’m another level of a procrastinator. Literally a few days ago I have an assignment that was due and I don’t even do it when we had to hand it in, I told my teacher there was a problem with my wifi, which there wasn’t. Idk what to do man.

  • @LibraryofAcousticMagic3240

    @LibraryofAcousticMagic3240

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/oGeNsbKmhr2oYpM.html

  • @donandremikhaelibarra6421

    @donandremikhaelibarra6421

    3 жыл бұрын

    My love my Life my Drive it came from….. pain!,you made me a you made me a believer,believer

  • @royalboy850

    @royalboy850

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same happening with me here

  • @ugotnojams879
    @ugotnojams8795 жыл бұрын

    Am I addicted because nothing can help me 😭 like if I stay home and have home work that day I say to myself “I’ll do it later” than repeat for the whole day until I have to do it 😕 it just is like hard to live with and I almost like doing this last minute

  • @idkdemos1031

    @idkdemos1031

    5 жыл бұрын

    u got no jams At least you only put it off until you have to do it. I just... don’t

  • @harukaf.n.1994

    @harukaf.n.1994

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@idkdemos1031 Same I always end up doing it at like 7 am if I do it and the result is very sloppy Btw your username was my 2016 mood lmao

  • @idkdemos1031

    @idkdemos1031

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haruka F. N. Lmao can relate

  • @aarya1467

    @aarya1467

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@idkdemos1031 same, no matter what the consequences are my brain just doesn't seem to get it and I don't know what to do I feel guilty but I don't do anything at the same time. I can do anything as long as it's not what I'm supposed to do

  • @idkdemos1031

    @idkdemos1031

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@aarya1467 Hey, since making that post I’ve been somewhat diagnosed with adhd (I don’t have a formal diagnosis but I’ve spoken to a professional) and this is related to it, so while this doesn’t mean you have it for sure, it might be something to look into.

  • @louiskim2668
    @louiskim26685 жыл бұрын

    Now I’m going to be even more anxious while procrastinating

  • @carsonelias4594
    @carsonelias459410 ай бұрын

    Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.

  • @mirabelwatson7863

    @mirabelwatson7863

    10 ай бұрын

    Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again again but it’s just so hard to source out of there.

  • @JamesTaylor-ff4dp

    @JamesTaylor-ff4dp

    10 ай бұрын

    A lot of people have testified about this and I really want to give it a shot. I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels

  • @patriaciasmith3499

    @patriaciasmith3499

    10 ай бұрын

    The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well

  • @jorgparker2463

    @jorgparker2463

    10 ай бұрын

    Shrooms was the best trip I had. It was an amazing experience.

  • @zarkos2313

    @zarkos2313

    10 ай бұрын

    Wow, Does bergwilly11_ ship ?

  • @Person-ng5hp
    @Person-ng5hp5 жыл бұрын

    I have been ahead on all my homework for 2 weeks and I'm trying not to give up this good habit.

  • @gojosensei6501

    @gojosensei6501

    2 жыл бұрын

    I envy ppl like u

  • @takemetomarz

    @takemetomarz

    Ай бұрын

    Great work!!

  • @Anonymous_Anon882
    @Anonymous_Anon882 Жыл бұрын

    I have a crippling perfectionism that doesn’t let me do more than the barest essentials until it’s almost too late and that’s when I get motivation. I hate having to keep people waiting if I’m helping their case in some capacity but I’ve been telling myself that it’s going to improve for the longest time and it just doesn’t budge as a rule. The only thing I’ve found that helps is impractical on a day-to-day basis.

  • @fightinganimations1597

    @fightinganimations1597

    Жыл бұрын

    SAME

  • @ahagotcha

    @ahagotcha

    11 ай бұрын

    OMG same

  • @takemetomarz

    @takemetomarz

    Ай бұрын

    Omg I have the same problem of perfectionism I hate it sm.

  • @fan4every1lol89
    @fan4every1lol89 Жыл бұрын

    I believe my procrastination is also linked to lack of disciple, just laziness in general, depression, anxiety. It has drastically affected my life and how I works things out

  • @audrial.6893

    @audrial.6893

    Жыл бұрын

    Look into having ADHD - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It explained a lot for me.

  • @aarond9563
    @aarond95633 жыл бұрын

    “If you had just listened to that good ole pre-frontal cortex” Saying things like this just exacerbates the problem and contributed to even higher levels of “guilt, low confidence, and depression”. The persuasion by fear only goes so far before it becomes even more paralyzing than before watching the video at all. Chronic procrastination is a product of fear and irrationality. By trying to scare the scared more and saying this like “Just...” probably isn’t the best technique.

  • @camilascatonebedin3002
    @camilascatonebedin30022 жыл бұрын

    I wish videos about procrastinating stopped emphasizing how bad it is. I know it's bad, but starting by talking about that only makes me anxious, and not more motivated to stop procrastinating, because I wanted to stop procrastinanting in the first place anyway.

  • @elliekennedyy
    @elliekennedyy2 жыл бұрын

    My problem is that I procrastinate A LOT yet still end up getting good grades. So I have no real reason to stop (except for my sanity lol)

  • @eliezra7514

    @eliezra7514

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tutor

  • @simcy1720

    @simcy1720

    Жыл бұрын

    Omg same

  • @codzboy74

    @codzboy74

    5 ай бұрын

    Take it from someone who went through the same thing as you. It worked for me in high school, but it caught up to me in college. It then caught up to me at work. Putting off work deadlines led me to falling out of favor with my boss and coworkers. Almost got fired. Please remember that it is not about your grades, it is about your life.

  • @lillian3852
    @lillian38523 жыл бұрын

    I never have late homework but I’m still a chronic procrastinator. I never do what I tell myself I’m gonna do, and next thing I know it, it’s 1 am and I’m doing all my homework. I had a four day weekend and I DID NOTHING

  • @gnom98
    @gnom983 жыл бұрын

    I’m so bad at procrastinating that I learn the things on the day of the test during lunch and study hall. No joke.

  • @muktai__11

    @muktai__11

    8 ай бұрын

    Even I don't do that also I just go to exam hall😐😐

  • @muktai__11

    @muktai__11

    8 ай бұрын

    Even I don't do that also I just go to exam hall😐😐

  • @Weirdo-ut1dl
    @Weirdo-ut1dl5 жыл бұрын

    Well I am procrastinating rn I’m suppose to do 7 pages of math hw rn...LoL

  • @mootwo3388

    @mootwo3388

    5 жыл бұрын

    Not that much

  • @Chaos_Nova

    @Chaos_Nova

    5 жыл бұрын

    Fr

  • @piadylan1207

    @piadylan1207

    5 жыл бұрын

    same 😂😂

  • @melissagalindo1857

    @melissagalindo1857

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @ugotnojams879

    @ugotnojams879

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol me every day

  • @guts1764
    @guts17644 жыл бұрын

    I had 5 months to study for a huge final exam, i haven't studied shit, now the exam is after 1 week and i'm screwed.

  • @its_me_shreya
    @its_me_shreya2 жыл бұрын

    i don't even realise how much i procrastinate until the time there is a deadline glaring into my face and i have nothing done

  • @royalboy850

    @royalboy850

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am way past the deadline still procasting

  • @thegreypath1777

    @thegreypath1777

    4 ай бұрын

    Same

  • @crez66272
    @crez66272 Жыл бұрын

    I no longer wait to do things until the last minute, i just dont do them. I'm almost forced to slowly watch myself waste my life away. Its a never ending cycle that gets worse and worse.

  • @TheRedGameboy
    @TheRedGameboy5 ай бұрын

    I think what many scientists neglect in these studies is how anhedonia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental conditions, caused by the daily grind or adverse/abusive conditioning throughout youth development, can compel ppl to NOTwork hard, not try, desperately cling to positive stimulants because we're so starved for the healthy, standard, regulated dose of dopamine, we're mistreated enough to go from extroverts as kids, to introverts (or those with implosive emotional reactions) as adults due to oppression in or outside the home. So we now drudge ourselves along out of obligation to survive, but still crippled by our circumstances enough that we put off important things for just a bit more of a vice or distraction.

  • @meemo.86
    @meemo.865 жыл бұрын

    I'll watch this later

  • @zizzywizzydizzybizzy

    @zizzywizzydizzybizzy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did u watch it yet

  • @jeaniebird999
    @jeaniebird9995 жыл бұрын

    I prefer, "Master Procrastinator", thank you very much.

  • @Nowhere9

    @Nowhere9

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @jimb0000
    @jimb00003 жыл бұрын

    i procrastinate even on the final date of a deadline or even past it at times

  • @kimtaehyungisgod7577
    @kimtaehyungisgod75775 жыл бұрын

    I've become a professional procrastinator. I once did an arts and crafts project at like 11:00 pm (the night before). And I got like a 95% on it.

  • @Miles300s

    @Miles300s

    5 жыл бұрын

    I once had to create a Physics project that involved creating a Rube Goldberg machine - I had gotten so far behind in schoolwork that I ended up staying home from school for a few days both to actually finish the project and deal with the self-induced stress. Procrastination is never truly fun, but in the end, the Physics teacher said I had one of the best projects he had seen, so I guess I did something right.

  • @mykytajex2248

    @mykytajex2248

    5 жыл бұрын

    If I stay home to catch up, I just get further behind.

  • @ugotnojams879

    @ugotnojams879

    5 жыл бұрын

    One time I did a science essay at 3am and still procrastinated after I finished it lol

  • @dorcas_

    @dorcas_

    4 жыл бұрын

    When you procrastinate on an English project and turn it in 4 hours late and your teacher says it’s good.😂

  • @tb4131

    @tb4131

    3 жыл бұрын

    I everyday start at 10 pm lol

  • @pedrogheventer2566
    @pedrogheventer25663 жыл бұрын

    I just discovered I’m a chronic procrastinator, I feel like shit. It’s weird because I have tried so many times and people say like “just forgive yourself” “don’t be harsh” but then I try doing that and it doesn’t help at all, I feel no difference afterwards. I feel like I’m wasting my time, but when im procrastinating it’s like I have no power to stop it, and then boom, wasted like another day of my life just playing videogames and nothing else.

  • @raihatoia6402
    @raihatoia64025 жыл бұрын

    0:48 you mean the CHAD part or the brain lol

  • @mayasudac6232

    @mayasudac6232

    3 жыл бұрын

    I refuse my brain to be a chad. I need to stop

  • @Naemen
    @Naemen4 жыл бұрын

    I have ADD and am kind of an involuntary procrastinator :'( It really sucks and I feel bad every day for not getting started with stuff.

  • @ebanimations6315
    @ebanimations63153 жыл бұрын

    I’m a chronic procrastinator when it comes to school I have 4 posters to complete 7 band assignments 3 PowerPoints to complete in math And 95 missed zoom calls

  • @user-mw8lk3qr1c
    @user-mw8lk3qr1c5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I needed this motivation!

  • @KaylaPearlCPNinja
    @KaylaPearlCPNinja5 жыл бұрын

    I struggle with procrastination because of having f***ing ADHD and can't get my brain to accept the fact that I must get my homework done or else I'll fail my classes at the college I attend.

  • @kevinduliesco5468
    @kevinduliesco54682 жыл бұрын

    I'm having anxiety by procrastinating,and my anxiety got worst with my friends,I lose my motivation because of anxiety,so I procrastinate a lot,but I still finish something in a day

  • @rose-mh1ry
    @rose-mh1ry4 жыл бұрын

    I turned out to b rather super stressed, lacking self value, self confidence, lacking knowledge, followed by lack of interests n a lot more bringing my life to a down troll

  • @quacc9470
    @quacc94705 жыл бұрын

    The reason I procrastinate is I have no motivation to finish my work.

  • @ilikegarlicbaguettes.1371
    @ilikegarlicbaguettes.13715 жыл бұрын

    I decided to procrastinate my homework when I started watching this video

  • @SNSDreameress
    @SNSDreameress24 күн бұрын

    I have found that most people don’t procrastinate on purpose. It’s actually a stress response and also a huge symptom of adhd especially if you desire to do the tasks - yet just can’t execute them with willpower alone- also known as executive dysfunction disorder. So be kind to yourself and get tested as well.

  • @crestor64
    @crestor642 жыл бұрын

    This was in my Watch Later list

  • @ruman2494
    @ruman24945 жыл бұрын

    You have opened my eyes. Big thank you!!

  • @uraniumdepositsonly
    @uraniumdepositsonly5 жыл бұрын

    I am a procrastinator in case of studies but a active bee to do things I love like singing, dancing, stitching, cooking, e.t.c.

  • @justwhy3944
    @justwhy39445 жыл бұрын

    "each one of us have procrastinated at some point in our life " never laughed so hard

  • @k0walsk
    @k0walsk5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this.

  • @carrotcakelover2
    @carrotcakelover24 жыл бұрын

    So if you have low self confidence, depression, and low energy, does it even matter anymore?

  • @Hevendemo
    @Hevendemo5 жыл бұрын

    It was worse before I even procrastinate. It's not a cause of anxiety and that, it's more of a result of it.

  • @yogeshkaushik4455
    @yogeshkaushik44555 жыл бұрын

    This video is certainly for me. Thanks

  • @donna9592
    @donna9592Күн бұрын

    My husband is a big medical procrastinator. I will go to the doctor, never go for 10 or 20 years now his health is in trouble.

  • @makaylahall2664
    @makaylahall26645 жыл бұрын

    I was given a four page essay over a week ago that I've barely started. It's now Thanksgiving break and I'm already down to one page left and I pretty much know what I want to write so I think I'll be fine.

  • @cullobsidian819
    @cullobsidian8195 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @oussamatv9071
    @oussamatv90715 жыл бұрын

    Im procrastinating right now all day and i have a medical exam tomrrow

  • @NeotricIron

    @NeotricIron

    5 жыл бұрын

    Damn, gl

  • @CelestialCookies

    @CelestialCookies

    5 жыл бұрын

    Even though you procrastinated , I hope things turn out well for you. Good luck 👍

  • @LibraryofAcousticMagic3240

    @LibraryofAcousticMagic3240

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/oGeNsbKmhr2oYpM.html

  • @tinkerpinkrose
    @tinkerpinkrose3 жыл бұрын

    i got kicked out of college just because i procrastinated on all my assignments and i would like to try college again but im too afraid im going to make the same mistake and on top of that i procrastinate on finding a job so i can quit the job i hate now

  • @trapmoney_viic
    @trapmoney_viic3 жыл бұрын

    I have Always thought that People Work Like me, recently i found out im a procrastinator, i have found out that my mental health is PRETTYYY ffd up

  • @aishwaryachoudhary3955
    @aishwaryachoudhary39552 жыл бұрын

    I am literally saving this video to watch later🙂

  • @zawarudo93
    @zawarudo932 жыл бұрын

    I’m day 3 into procrastinating, for these few days I’ve payed in bed on my phone and only got up to eat instead of studying and catching up on school. And now I’m here

  • @Gunasekar-cl7by
    @Gunasekar-cl7by5 жыл бұрын

    How to overcome procrastination bro....pls make a video for its remedy

  • @nadiagoutam6630
    @nadiagoutam66305 жыл бұрын

    You guys should include your references in the description to seem more reliable, or else it can seem like you're pulling the facts out of thin air. As an example, scishow includes their sources in their description. Just a suggestion, keep up the great work!

  • @svatantra_sinema
    @svatantra_sinema Жыл бұрын

    I think procrastination is linked to the inability to know from where to start the particular. You can either mentally prepare yourself before starting it by planning it and breaking it down into smaller tasks. Also, listening music especially rock or metallica helps with concentration and anxiety.

  • @s_h_u_a_n
    @s_h_u_a_n3 жыл бұрын

    After 2 years, finally decided to watch it..

  • @LivinGreat
    @LivinGreat5 жыл бұрын

    No matter what happens, you're still you. You are where you are and everything is alright. You got to stop resisting the feeling of procrastination in order for you to move forward. This is an important first step to feeling better about taking action.

  • @Nowhere9

    @Nowhere9

    2 жыл бұрын

    True

  • @williambeckman8116
    @williambeckman81165 жыл бұрын

    Turned in my Summer assignment two months late. Talk about procrastination.

  • @knowhowtodo
    @knowhowtodo Жыл бұрын

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

  • @UrAvgDMG
    @UrAvgDMG Жыл бұрын

    i was a non-procrastinator during my kids years but after getting a laptop i VERY MUCH needed for SCHOOL has forced me to a procrastinating mood and mentally just because my older sister got a new laptop and now i am stucked on second-hand items

  • @RahulKumar-ci4by
    @RahulKumar-ci4by3 жыл бұрын

    I have been always looking for the people of my kind and see , I got them here.....😎😎😎😎so happy 🙃🙃

  • @krinan6511
    @krinan65115 жыл бұрын

    Adds the video to watch later list *

  • @steadycushions
    @steadycushions2 жыл бұрын

    Do I procrastinate because I'm depressed. Or am I depressed because I procrastinate?

  • @littlejoestar4
    @littlejoestar42 жыл бұрын

    *saves to watch later*

  • @JacySanjunXiao
    @JacySanjunXiao3 ай бұрын

    As a guy who is grade 12 student in senior high, I procrastinate one, I mean one of the most important parts, its actually work immersion, I need to pass my requirements before the deadline, I spend one week procrastinating it, and i have to settle it asap. Also thank you for the information and knowledge that you show to us Sir.👍

  • @eliezra7514
    @eliezra75142 жыл бұрын

    on the first day of school as a very severe procrastinator I tried to finish my assignments on time, the reason was quite ridiculous because I thought the google classroom could not be late or would be closed, one night I was late in sending a video assignment, I cried because I was afraid that my video could not be sent, there I swear I will be diligent, and after finding out that it can still be sent even though I'm late I start to be lazy to send assignments or even forget about

  • @tylerbell6061
    @tylerbell60615 жыл бұрын

    This video inspired me

  • @canileaveplease1461
    @canileaveplease14615 жыл бұрын

    I needed this. I'm procrastinating right now😂😂😂

  • @puffcatco
    @puffcatco4 жыл бұрын

    The only sad thing is that there's nothing you can change about being a procrastinator. Doing courses won't help.

  • @tejusm
    @tejusm5 жыл бұрын

    The first thing I did on seeing this video in my recommendations was adding it to my watch LATER list😂

  • @alexmihacsi9427
    @alexmihacsi94273 жыл бұрын

    Meant to be doing homework right now :)

  • @takemetomarz
    @takemetomarzАй бұрын

    I don’t procrastinate too often, but sometimes it’s so hard to be motivated enough to complete an assignment. I try to gather some motivation to be productive but because it’s so feeble I have to cling onto it. Or something comes up to break my flow and it’s annoying. I have a few days left to finish my assignment but by keep thinking about the task and not getting much done is so frustrating, it doesn’t helps my periods are messing with my mood. :(

  • @flamowlx6427
    @flamowlx64275 жыл бұрын

    one time my friend procrastinated on a project we had 2 weeks to work on and he had to do it the day before it was due

  • @axu6951
    @axu6951 Жыл бұрын

    I'm crying because i cannot do the work because of procastination

  • 5 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome video

  • @cosmogyral6826
    @cosmogyral68263 жыл бұрын

    I have so many subjects with many chapters to read for my exams which are coming up in about 10 days.... I've been "planning" everything. That I would read atleast a chapter a day.... Look where I am now :) I'm feeling so darn scared, like- I think I'll go and jump off a cliff or drink some bleach 😐☠️

  • @sotirioskapartzianis235
    @sotirioskapartzianis2352 жыл бұрын

    *saves this video for later

  • @JanniGuldeIversen
    @JanniGuldeIversen3 жыл бұрын

    "Do the work RIGHT NOW. You might even enjoy that TV show even more, once you get to it." IF, you get to it ^-^" There's always more to be done, and when first I've shifted into "doing" mode, it's hard to stop. To the point where I end up procrastinating bedtime, from continuing to do what needs done ^-^" For the rest, thus vid hits a little too close to home ^-^"

  • @jaded8578
    @jaded85785 жыл бұрын

    "I'm a procrastinator, if you don't know what that means then I will tell you later"

  • @KhalerJex
    @KhalerJex5 жыл бұрын

    Maybe, just maybe, is not the procastination that causes the depression, low self steem and anxiety, but the opposite? maybe? just fuckin maybe???

  • @jeniwatkins3297

    @jeniwatkins3297

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agree!

  • @KarmaPolice42_28

    @KarmaPolice42_28

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree more with the video. It feels horrible when you procrastinate, but once you're to used to do it you can help it and you feel even worse. Since you feel bad you procrastinate even more. It's a vicious circle.

  • @KhalerJex

    @KhalerJex

    5 жыл бұрын

    But what the hell drives people to procastinate *chronically* ???

  • @KarmaPolice42_28

    @KarmaPolice42_28

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@KhalerJex Sometimes you just feel overwhelmed with all the stuff you have to do, for example, in my first year at college I was having a hard time with the subjects and I didn't want to sit down to study and do the exercises because I didn't understand shit. Therefore, I started studying too late, I did bad in the exams and I felt horrible because I knew I had wasted my time and that everything would had been right if I'd started studying earlier. Then I felt lack of self-confidance because I thought I wasn't good enough for my degree. As soon as I stopped procrastinating that much and I improved my grades, I started feeling fine again. So, in my case, the reason of chronical procrastination was having to do many things at the same time without knowing how to start.

  • @KhalerJex

    @KhalerJex

    5 жыл бұрын

    This is your personal experience. I wanna know about it in the broader scale. Actually, I might have already told you what causes it in broader scale.

  • @pratapmoktanofficial9382
    @pratapmoktanofficial93825 ай бұрын

    Watching about procrastination while procrastinating 😂😂 😂

  • @Bandage-rk4cs
    @Bandage-rk4csАй бұрын

    This is sooo interesting, I'm gonna watch it later

  • @Ananaspomidorka
    @Ananaspomidorka5 жыл бұрын

    very nice video!

  • @ansonhu8795
    @ansonhu87955 жыл бұрын

    Boi! I’m procrastinating rn by watching it vids man

  • @aqwsjhk6358
    @aqwsjhk63585 жыл бұрын

    eh i will finish thi..

  • @lukoflavi2111
    @lukoflavi211110 ай бұрын

    Theyre right about the low self esteem, energy, and depression, i got all of the above

  • @_Ginger_Tea_

    @_Ginger_Tea_

    10 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 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 ❤

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