3 Habits for Lazy People

[@susanjohn6506]

I also like the 2 minute rule. If it takes less than 2 minutes I do it while the kettle boils. Surprising how much gets done in all those 2 minutes. Even I can (usually) do that much.

[@TheFifthWorld22]

Susan John love it! blessings!🕊

[@anna46792]

YESS!!! For me my biggest issue is putting the dishes away. Putting them away while waiting for the kettle to boil is perfect Bc when I have already started/ done the bulk of the thing It doesn’t feel as hard to finish the action if I have a few more plates left after the kettle is boiled.

[@carolann811]

I have a variation: the three thing rule. I throw away/pick up/put away three things when I take a break from work (self-employed). Sometimes my work is high pressured with tight deadlines. I try to take breaks and on those breaks, rather than get distracted from work by laundry or straighten up or putting things away, just do three things. Fold three pieces of laundry, for example. After a few breaks, all the laundry is folded and put away. It seems like it just happens without any effort. Or else I'm just delusional :)

[@susanjohn6506]

Carol McKenzie Love it.

[@nicB7777]

Absolutely!

[@masonlogan7528]

“You need time to be lazy” is a concept I can get behind 100%

[@Lefie]

Amen!

[@dotdashdotdash]

My way of life

[@carolann811]

I almost got in a bit of trouble once at a job by telling a co-worker I was lazy at work and she told my boss. (She would have found something else to tell my boss so I could have said I was made of green cheese and she would have complained to him she was lactose intolerant. But I digress). I was an assistant to a patent attorney and being a good boss, he followed up to find out what I meant by being lazy on the job. (He was a good guy and was genuinely curious). I explained that I created any and every shortcut possible while typing patent applications to automate the process in the effort to eliminate errors. He laughed at my politically correct answer and said if my being lazy was in the effort to make him look good, then I could be as lazy as I wanted to be. I've kept that habit and look for as many "lazy" ways of doing things as possible. I figure I've had several dozen hours of naps alone from all the time I've saved. But never at work. ;)

[@Lefie]

Hi, Carol! I can definitely relate. Less work AND decreased errors?! Win-win!

[@lainpink]

I love that! That’s of the things we say of good programmers too: if you’re gonna have to do this task more than twice might as well spend the second time automating it as much as possible to make your life easier in the future. Good programmers are lazy ;)

[@nonsensepoem]

Same. As a programmer, I've quietly automated as much as possible of every job I've had-- so I can then have more time available to do tasks that are more interesting, or maybe just reading a new book.

[@celestes.7187]

I need shortcuts at work. I always over complicate things all the time. Ugh.

[@mrmikeyomann]

You sound like my mom ^_^

[@jainthorne4136]

I instantly bonded with my best friend of the last 30 years when we first met and she was talking about how reluctant she was to go to a group social meeting that she felt some obligation to attend. I told her that when she was invited all she needed to do was say (with complete sincerity) "Oh, I'm so sorry but I already have plans for that night." I told her that they didn't need to know that her plans were lying on the floor and looking at the ceiling. We laughed and our friendship clicked into place. It's lovely when that happens. (And yes, she used my technique numerous times over the years.)

[@xmamam2x]

When my mom taught me how to cook, the first thing she always told me was to always clean while cooking/baking and it seriously saved my ass so many times

[@Ernesto_the_Caffiend]

Straightening the sheets at the end beautifully drove the first point in.

[@lucist]

saying "no" is so liberating. it's a laziness enabler & i love it!

[@jazzacuna5679]

Lefie, THANK YOU 🙏 I have some ideas on pairing, too: • Use weekly cleaning time as an opportunity to listen to a new album. • Especially during bad weather, only go for walks in art galleries. • Only play Destiny Child’s “Bills Bills Bills” when you are in fact paying bills. • Ditch scheduling staff meetings in the office and convene in giant hot tubs instead. Or just ~rip the band aid off~ and say no to doing absolutely anything 😎🤘

[@autumngreenleaf3390]

Feelin too lazy to write anything

[@themadking4399]

Ultimate lazy tip: you don't have to clean up a mess if you don't make one in the first place. I usually just eat out of whatever pan/pot I cooked in. Less washing up, tastes the same. Only downside is that I normally stand and eat in the kitchen because it's too hot to have it at the table.

[@katherineburtt2502]

The Mad King I do the same thing, but I keep the pan on a trivet or pot holder in the table, so I can sit at the table.

[@LuisaH2022]

This. I put a kitchen towel folded 2 or a times then I put my pot/pan on it. After I eat my table is just a bit warm, never hot.

[@ssullivan3269]

Are you my sister? Lol

[@themadking4399]

@@ssullivan3269 Depends. Do you use a separate bowl for each ingredient when you are cooking? If so, then I might be your sister.

[@ssullivan3269]

@@themadking4399 Actually? Yes. 🧐 Hm.

[@JuniperJupiter]

You definitely have that bed-planking thing down to an art. :D

[@almas7234]

I do that continual-habit thing with studying. The setting up, studying and breaks are all one act until im done.

[@natascha8028]

Almas good idea!!

[@that1guycliff]

I only have laundry for two people to do so I do one hot water load (whites, towels, etc.) and one cold water load. We have two laundry baskets. One for the hot water load and one cold water. Everything goes in one or the other. No picking up clothes. No sorting. I swear it helps me feel better about having to do laundry. It makes me feel like I'm a cleaning ninja. BUT then there are the dirty dishes in the sink so I'm just going to focus on the laundry-win for now. 🧺👍

[@GabdeVue]

Heard in a youtube tutorial on linoprinting recently: "If you don't have time for the clean up, you don't have time to print." And you apply this simply to everything. Its so self evident but i did not think about it this way and thinking like this really changes habits. Thanks for that! and the very entertaining intense eating montage : D

[@chrisshotwell4442]

And if you don't have time to clean up after cooking, you don't have time to cook. Past roommates didn't understand that concept.

[@DurvalLacerda]

I do OMAD and I only eat AFTER I go to the gym. So my process is GYM-->EAT in that order and one does not exist without the other. After realizing this process everything is so normal and doesn't required so much "willpower" as it used to. Thank you for teaching me that again, I will apply it on other things

[@Elioragh]

Lovely piece of advice! I have been actually using "pairing" for some time, figured it out for myself a while ago. And it works great! Definitely not for every activity, but for me it is magical when I am doing the cleaning. I always listen, dance and sing to my favorite music during cleaning and this most hated chore has turned into a method of relaxation and self-care because of this little detail added.

[@eRoTiCCrEaTiOnS]

I just found your videos and I actually really love the fact that this video doesn’t have sound.It made me feel surprisingly much calmer without the background noise 😂 😭

[@theparabolist9744]

Oh the way you are presenting all of this is appealing so well to my lazy side.

[@JikaQuinzel]

I adore u! And yesss as a waitress I know a Rule called: * The Laziest * you do more things with minimal effort; clean, organize, refil and take order all in once step and you can be more productive. I learn this a long time ago and now implement in my life Sorry Bad English !! Mexican here!

[@hannahmathilda7101]

Don’t apologize ;-) you spoke well

[@dazeerae]

Another video?? So soon, yippee! I’m all in for the lazy tips.

[@Jaichbinhier]

"Or you could eat the dishes..." was my initial reaction, But I'm not sure that idea really meets my satisfaction. 😂

[@solkun8316]

When your room is so empty to the point when the only thing filling the room is echo. Hah i myself an extreme minimalist so i can relate. Thank you for these tips, from a lazy person to another lazy one. I usually listen to podcasts or watch videos while cooking and cleaning too. But sometimes i find it is also important to me to do them in silence without over stimulating myself. Love your video thanks!

[@KristineBette]

Kün Säwle I do the same with podcasts and audiobooks. I actually have a hard time doing most house chores unless I have something interesting to listen to in the background. 😅 Oh, and the echo... Yup!

[@SkyreeXScalabar]

more like this please, your channel is such a gem

[@Miiaaauuuuuuu]

Truer words have never been spoken.

[@AMoret]

A sink containing any utensil, plate or in my sink once a meal is finished gives me anxiety. I thoroughly cleaning while cooking.

[@minimalzebra]

Same!

[@christined2495]

Same here

[@LadyTracyOfTheDisk]

I had a light-bulb moment a while ago, resulting in a somewhat different kind of pairing: it occurred to me that washing the dishes was a minimalist act (as are any number of other tasks that deal with momentary clutter). That made it cool. LOL But it worked!

[@ChristinaRae]

Lol I absolutely love. Cheers to leaving the dishes in the sink and washing them later but I love that thought process of thinking ahead. Great video🙃

[@M2Mil7er]

Putting off procrastination until later amazing. Make a life, a *you*, you don't want to escape or distract from. Radically accept certain inalienable facts of life, and build habits which set you free.

[@best_dessert_tiramisu]

I resonate well with the second habit. On my calendar, I always set aside some reading time to do but I never get around it because I don't feel I'm in the right mood for it and I'm not in the right environment to focus on it. In the past couple weekends, I've decided to go out on weekend mornings and go to the beach, bring a folding chair, and read there. Listening to the waves crashing on the shore and taking in the sea breeze clears my mind and allows me to immerse myself in my books. After an hour, I feel I had accomplished more than struggling to read in an environment that had too many distractions. I plan to keep this as a regular thing.

[@Lefie]

Love this, Anthony! Wave crashing noises are my absolute favorite.

[@apollyon9946]

I love the simplicity of your channel and it is very calming to listen to you. I am such a sloth, so this will help a lot. Thanks

[@sinner272]

Thanks for the third tip. It gives me more confidence with 'no' about something.

[@sivankoilprashant]

Laziness is so underrated. I have had my best and most brilliant ideas when I was doing nothing being lazy. Of course, taking action after that could require monumental effort but I have a strategy for that too - taking small incremental steps (usually daily) and like magic I get an outcome that is great or that gives me enough feedback to tweak things around.

[@sockchen2707]

Thank you so much. You summed up the last two habits so good that i defenetly will learn something from it.

[@mashier29]

Most convincing argument ever !!

[@ramenrabbit]

Bless your kind soul

[@vlogsofanundergrad2034]

Wow Lefie, I missed you so much. The time when you used to make videos on a weekly basis (about 7-8 months back I guess), those months were coincidentally the best months of my past 3-4 years (I'm 23 now). Not completely coincidental because I was heavily inspired by you (minimalist lifestyle back then, I barely used to follow 3-4 KZbinrs). I've lost my way over the past 4-5 months, seeing your video reminds me to get back to my minimalist fulfilling lifestyle. DAMN, I'M FRUSTRATED COZ I WENT BACKWARDS IN MY LIFE. I love you Lefie, no pressure but do keep making these videos. You're like my digital mentor, although we never met.

[@Lefie]

Hi there, VlogsOfAnUndergrad - I'm honored to have helped you in some way, and thank you for the kind words! No need to be frustrated; we all need a break once in a while.

[@alexchose738]

i was tidying my room while watching your video !

[@ANNtique]

I’m trying habit stacking right now. I like it! I used to find a series on Netflix and only allow myself to watch it while on the treadmill. I listen to audiobooks when I am doing house chores. It does make a difference. As always, awesome video ♥️

[@lara.genevieve_9416]

Awesome video! And just at the right time - i struggle with depression and anxiety; often the first thing i lose track of is washing up after a meal and suddenly there's a mountain of dirty dishes and it's more overwhelming than it was 3 days prior. Im going to try and implement these ideas into my daily life, thank you for posting! :)

[@kaitlincyr]

Love hammering my clothes. I needed a system. A single basket didn't work, but buying a divided one so I can pre divide my clothes has been a game changer and time saver.

[@kellyswanson7973]

I didn’t realize I was ‘lazy’ until now. 😂. Your tips are simple yet brilliant. Fab content!

[@jayathome2898]

Yay! Knitting in the hot tub, but only with acrylic, not merino! Lol. Here’s a mind blower- put your clothes directly in the washing machine, especially for someone who wears mostly all one dark colour. Put delicates in a washing bag. Use a larger water volume if you’re mixing fabrics. Voila! Supreme laziness.

[@GalacticLobster]

I can't think of an activity to do along with learning that wouldn't distract me from the act.

[@Mo-pv5cx]

Wish I'd seen this vid 12 hrs ago. I spent the whole day on the sofa with my cat and KZbin with my clothes all over the floor,and now I'm going to bed😂I'll try it this week,tho. Great vid!

[@elvirak.schuller9449]

Mo I wash, iron and fold laundry while I’m watching KZbin, makes it way more bearable! 😎

[@dianeaishamonday9125]

My queen returneth!! Thank you for the advice 💖💖💖

[@marryannc7691]

You recommended Erica Lucas. I’ve been watching her for a while. She’s hilarious & so relatable. You should also check out the Messy Minimalist. She’s awesome too. Of course, no one’s as awesome as you 😉

[@LifeInAMinorKey]

yes. thank you.

[@iohanasilva3721]

that's actually genius move right there OMG THANK YOU

[@Tfieieolen]

Lefie!!! I used to watch your videos all the time and somehow the algorithm stopped recommending them to me, I'm so happy I saw you on my homepage again!

[@Lefie]

Hellllooooo, Maven! Happy to have you back! 😁

[@paprikafrosch]

I love to start my day with one of your videos! Greetings from Hamburg in Germany :)

[@faeriesmak]

One thing that I have made a habit of is that I clean all of the time. A little dusting here, a little putting things away there. It literally takes a few minutes a day and nothing ever gets dirty or messy. I love the idea of pairing. I was doing it unintentionally in the summer when I was taking long walks for exercise and watching You Tube videos at the same time. I work from home and am thinking that I might add listening to podcasts while doing the parts of my work that take less brainpower. I wish that I listened to more interesting and fun podcasts!

[@Stumpybear7640]

I laughed when I saw your title😂 I thought a little self discipline is an act of self love xxx "We'll see" = "No" Simples. ❤

[@Rassy_sh]

Literally!! this video is genius! I have never thought about putting things like the way you just did! That smart :) much thanks

[@emmiwarford2096]

Number 2 is a great idea that I’d never considered before. I’m going to try to implement this in my life. Thank you!

[@jacobalten]

Thank you ... i needed to see this post again.

[@Sandi_010]

I love step number 2. I try to walk while watching videos or tv on my phone. I already watch videos for hours on end and I want to walk more. My apartment has a large carport where I don’t have to be as aware of my surroundings as I would in a street. It’s been working good so far.

[@itzelarredondo4569]

Your charm is off the charts on this video. And all your videos. You're charming, is what I'm saying.

[@Lefie]

Why, thank you! 🙃

[@ClaraBane]

Your smile is like the most contagious smile I've ever seen

[@StarspangledHeart]

I always clean the kitchen while cooking. There’s always time when your cooking where you aren’t actively doing something. Instead of scrolling on my phone, I’ll wash dishes or unload the dish washer or wipe down my counter tops, etc. It really helps keep my kitchen tidy.

[@juliecooperhawk]

I needed this. Common sense that I don't always have. Thanks.

[@themileyj]

Haaaa- great to know other people cracked the code! I've tried to spread this enlightenment but some people can't fathom the little work done now = more time to be lazy later!

[@BB-wl8qr]

So happy to see you back doing something you like. I like that you basically just decided you won't be put in a box. Seems to be a theme for you in general. I really dont care what topic you choose. I love your videos and if you do by chance, pick a topic that I have no interest in, I can just watch the next one and other people can enjoy that video. :) I hope this means you'll be making videos more often. I really missed you. You're one of my favorite people on here. Keep doing what brings you happiness. :D

[@alexandraperez207]

The first tip is something that I realized not long ago (I am still creating a habit) and it has changed how my house looks most of the time.

[@marianamugico]

I'm sooooo glad you're back! Missed you...

[@labecksf]

Good advice! I just started making cleaning up part of eating - and try to clean up as much as I can before eating so the final clean up is only for what I used during the meal. i.e. smoothie in the morning: I'd usually make the smoothie and leave all the dishes on the counter and go enjoy the smoothie. Jump up because i need to get ready for work and face the counter of a dirty smoothie pitcher, spoon, etc. I just started doing the dishes just after I make the smoothie so that when I jump up to get ready for work, I just have to wash out one mug and all is done. I tried that for dinner last night too...game changer. I no longer feel like leaving dishes in the sink..which you are right..causes more work when I want to cook again.

[@Lee-eo2by]

Just found her, finally a self help youtuber I get

[@CurveTheRain]

I say no too often to be lazy, i force myself to say yes just to get out of my house 😣 But great video! I really need to try making eating and washing a complete act, my sink is screaming at me rn!

[@treppas]

Great advice! I love that these suggestions are all very simple things and you've explained them well. Even cooler thinking about my own changes these are some of the first steps I took to improve my own self and to, "become lazier". Keep being amazing!

[@renee3461]

My cat literally eats clothes and then needs expensive emergency surgeries, so I quickly learned that all of my clothes need to be in bins, drawers, or the laundry basket. I haven't had a single piece of clothing on my floor for a couple years now, and it turns out that it's not actually that hard to put them in the laundry basket or appropriate place. I like to have 2 laundry baskets in which I put my dirty clothes in so that I don't have to sort them on laundry day - they're already sorted!

[@tatianalavrova9332]

Awesome tips, thank you, I'm also trying to do this lately, so I have more time to do nothing. Happy to see that I'm not the only one like that :)

[@Woeschhuesli]

All of this!! Fully agree, my life improved vastly when I learnt to do these things. We should teach our kids to do these things - Not so easy, but theoretically... 👍

[@HeronCoyote1234]

I find myself waiting for the other people in my household to get ready to get out the door. So rather than stand there twiddling my thumbs, I do little things, like load or unload the dishwasher, throw a load of laundry in the washer, sweep the kitchen floor, generally “less than five min” things.

[@SkyfallLotus]

Thank you for the tips, Lefie. I'm already putting into practice the first two habits, but the third one - saying no - is something I'm still learning to do. It's hard for me to say no to someone, but I'm getting better at it, especially when I don't have time to get what they need/want done. Hopefully I can put it into more practice moving forward, especially when I find work. Anyways - another great video! Love your video editing in this one, especially the laying on the bed parts after saving time from doing a task. I feel that mood.

[@majorhoulihan8448]

I always feel good after watching your videos! Thank you!,

[@nolasavedmysoul]

Yessssss I love being lazy. I really to start cleaning up better as I go about my day so I’m not spending all that extra time cleaning up later.

[@ellastiki]

A great video. Very convincing.

[@conan2438]

I really enjoyed this video, great concept.

[@Devergogirl]

Learning to say no is so important. I find myself getting into things I don't really want to do many times, and as the date of said things are getting closer, I'm more and more frozen by anxiety. I'm unable to enjoy my freetime because I can't concentrate on anything else but the thought of "oh God, I gotta do the thing soon" so I not only lose my time on what I signed up for, I end up at least doubling it by worrying.

[@YomikoRozen]

Honestly these are all really good advices. Never thought of the Landry like that. Definitely will help me out!

[@guilhermecardoso9137]

I was laughing because I was doing house work while hearing for this video. Kind of pairing things! I use time of watching videos or hearing new albums while having to do some of those daily tasks!

[@oliviabirmingham7007]

I love logical laziness!

[@googelybear]

You're my hero Lefie! Thank you!

[@brandonpau6395]

thank you for teaching me to be lazier than ever! almost put this video in my watch later though ;)

[@amyhumphrey1382]

That look on your face while eating lettuce-- omg. 😂😭💀

[@kaepsele0711]

Thanks! Now I'm thinking about doing sports and cleaning up at the same time! :) And listening to good music album while doing the dishes(the dishes of my old habit of not cleaning them up after cooking). It's such a great idea to pair!!

[@thewinterizzy]

I’m proud to say I already do the first two! I used to be the kid who had to clear a path to her bed at night because my room was so messy. Then due to life I was living with my grandma for a while in my youth and one day I day came home in SUCH a mood, I don’t even remember what I was mad about. I stomped to my room and threw my backpack and jacket on the ground. My grandma came in as furious as I’d ever seen her and lectured me about why would I throw my stuff on the ground because now it’s just in the way and I have to pick it up later, so why on earth would I not just put it away the first time? Now I would have to put it away twice. She made me put my stuff away and to this day that lesson sits with me. My grandma passed a couple years ago so I swear sometimes if I am even contemplating setting something where it doesn’t belong she’s right there like “you had better not set that down knowing full well it belongs hanging up in your closet” or whatever the case may be. 😂💕

[@Lefie]

Love this. I definitely hear my mom's voice in my head sometimes!

[@morekindnessnow9231]

Brilliant work! I those tips, I'm already doing no. 1 and I'm working on 2 and 3. All the best, Maeve in Ireland

[@mmoviefan7]

Great channel! I like your tips

[@annesimon537]

I really enjoy your intelligence and personality.

[@els1f]

Laziness is an act of rebellion in this twisted world 😄

[@anthonydeluca3096]

Brava !

[@lindatait5326]

Excellent 👍 I need to download something for when I’m running. It might take my mind off coming up with reasons to stop. Be happy xx

[@danapatsey6175]

you're awesome. thanks for making these.

[@111-x5x]

Great advice Lefie, enjoyed this Greetings from Switzerland.

[@johnlarson505]

I enjoy your channel. Thanks for making content.

[@hillarycam5569]

Thanks Lefie! The washing up tip really works, now I don’t have to scrub as hard 🤣

[@Pengie780132]

Great tips! Can you do a video on friendships and connections?

[@nightinthevuz]

This video was very helpful and inspiring,thank you i really appreciate your content! I love watching movies and tv shows but can never get myself to do art so i have been trying to put on a show i've already watched and have it on while i paint to keep me entertained and not checking social media every 2 minutes,so thanks for this it really motivated me hearing it from you as well :)

[@happyjourneywithlynn2534]

Pairing.....watching this video while knitting......listening to an audiobook while knitting......doing anything while knitting....okay, I’m not lazy and can’t be that way as long as I’m knitting sitting down....

[@nanditamenon2219]

This vid came at the BEST time