8 Habits You Should Practice at Least Once a Week

[@97LifeMelody]

1. text or call a person you haven't talked with in a while 2. do an all out workout 3. clean up your productivity system and remove any "entropy" 4. do a quick financial health check-up 5. plan and lead a high-density fun activity -> become the leader 6. create something that's not done out of obligation 7. do something on your own 8. improve an existing process in your life, even if by a small amount

[@kurmangee58]

Sara Jamous mvp

[@TinyMedicine]

Missing point: Watch a video from Thomas Frank!

[@Anastasia-ot6si]

Thanks!

[@joelanifit1586]

💓💓💓💓💓

[@ifbut_then]

Thanks alot..😃

[@psteeg3551]

#7 you can expand this by saying: do something outdoor on your own. A lot of people spend some/much time on their own but that alone-time is mostly, if not always, indoors. Going out to a cinema, theater, sports game, concert, even a restaurant or bar, can be done on your own as well. But we usually limit ourselves to doing those things when we're with other people, which is not needed. You can see it as going on a "date" with yourself. It might feel awkward but that's the point.

[@mustafavapiwala5329]

psteeg I have tried this and gradually you end up feeling so comfortable with yourself, that it feels like magic.

[@mustafavapiwala5329]

Areshio Izumi I can relate to the awkwardness you might feel but that’s just because you might be afraid of others looking at you and judging you based on the fact that you’re alone? (This is what happened with me initially, the reason for your awkwardness might be different). But to overcome it, simply carry your favorite book or plug in your earphones and listen to music or an audiobook.. do something that you would do when you’re alone.. I hope this helps! :) Have a good day!

[@smartwater598]

what can be benefited from this?

[@psteeg3551]

@@smartwater598 it can be a step towards becoming less socially awkward (for those who are socially awkward), or afraid of going out, or afraid of doing something different than usual. The activity itself could be anything, and it's not important what you do. What's important is that you don't make yourself "trapped" at home because "everything in the outside world is scary and awkward" which is untrue.

[@jmannii]

Agreed!

[@cherishokoroafor5227]

You are easily becoming one of my favourite KZbinrs

[@Killzone626]

Today I learned how to properly brush my teeth. Sounds dumb but I improved my method since my dentist said that I had a lot of plaque build up

[@abhinoorsinghpannu2993]

You, I like you

[@isnissen]

Yeah same, i dont rub hard enouth

[@carlitoxb110]

Swasiland Infidel congratulations 👏

[@daniellamoreno3616]

Same.

[@missmayflower]

Not dumb. Totally worthwhile. It effects your overall health and eventually your appearance and how you feel.

[@oximas]

a 1% improvment tip for Thomas and any creator out there : when doing a sponsor mention the fact that you use the course or product that you are sponsoring this always encourages me to click the link and go check it out. Hope this helps you, have a nice day.

[@AlexShailer]

Awesome Thomas. I like the first habit especially. We go too long without voice to voice communication with our loved ones and friends.

[@euanmuir6402]

The first habit is very good there are too much loneliness in this world. Even just saying hi to someone can make their day. Help make the world a better place anyone can do it. 😀

[@intentionalliving7326]

So true! Even more important right now ✨

[@HerrK90]

I can not say enough how valuable this channel is to me - thanks so much for your work, Thomas. Really appreciated!

[@AWDTH1111]

I don’t know what made you want to become the man you are but I’m so thankful you became who you are. You are pulling so many people into success and helping them become who they’ve always wanted to be but didn’t know how, including me. So thank you.

[@gabzz72]

I follow a few productivity gurus n a lot of ideas get redundant I love that you have a fresh take on things.

[@JusPri]

Nice ideas! I'd add "practice being present deeply". Our culture is focused on refining, accomplishing, doing, creating, improving and optimizing, and we loose site experiencing what ever activity is happening in a given moment, and doing this fully and deeply (i.e. eating, walking, talking, listening, showering, cuddling, playing, cleaning, sitting, etc.)

[@namratamujumdar4293]

Number 7 is what affects me the most lately I guess. I'm with my roommates most of the time and being surrounded by people for a long time just drains me. I don't get to take out time for myself and do the activities I once used to do on a regular basis like reading a book or watching a movie. I feel like I'm not working upto my potential and I'm just degrading mentally and wasting my time. Your videos help me a lot though. I wish you were one of my real life friends Thomas 😂

[@YaNeK92]

Don't we all wish he was one of our friends 😁🤙🏼

[@SpotSwims]

I like the be the leader one!! The best memories i have with my friends are the ones they planned so i need to step up my game and not just do the same old same old things

[@calvinchew7985]

FYI, Kaizen (改善) is the Japanese word for continuous incremental "improvement".

[@cyzhouhk]

calvin chew It’s written the same way, but pronounced “gaishan” in Mandarin Chinese.

[@intricatebibliophile1988]

Dude I'm so glad your videos exist, they're such a motivation booster

[@charityflint5239]

Yes!!

[@PrakharKVerma]

Great tips! Another one I would add is to revisit your notes or material you've learned before to induce spaced repetition.

[@NewLife-Ronita]

I love your no nonsense videos. Most youtubers ramble on about their own lives and give us updates... which some people might like but I like it quick and to the point. So thank you! It's so refreshing :)

[@kennynguyen9808]

binge watching all the habits and productivity videos all again so it can help me cope with my own procrastination.

[@TinyMedicine]

Number 9: Watch a video from Thomas Frank!

[@tfalk_hc]

Yes! Improve a process in your life BY watching and *implementing* the suggestions in Thomas Frank videos!

[@TinyMedicine]

Way to go Tyler! Improve yourself by any mean possible.

[@nobodyinparticular8370]

Yes! This!

[@intentionalliving7326]

Ha ha yes indeed! 🥳

[@JohnKominetz]

Regarding Tip 8, it's not just that "there is always a better way to do something". What may have been "best" last week or last month may not be "best" now or in the future. Review a process weekly as well as your tasks and projects. An acceptable outcome can be "Yes, this is still the best way for me to do this."

[@ApequH]

Only do all-out workouts if you have the time (and energie) to recover. I found this out the hard way

[@nathantyrell4898]

My workout require to focus strictly on form rather than going all out lol..can't really take that advice But we can in the form of "caring about your reps" putting real focus and effort into our workouts daily.

[@belenlg5978]

I love the concept of high-density fun! most of my friends don't share this with me though, so I just do fun new stuff without them. Since a few years ago I have started solo travel, surfing, yoga holidays, salsa dancing... I learned a lot about myself, and became better at casual interactions and quickly connecting with new people. I still meet regularly my old friends as we love and support each other no matter what, but I need more novelty in my life than they do.

[@sarcasticserpent]

ah, the times when things like "outside", "friends", and "high density fun" were trivial and underappreciated... Great video! I did most of the things mentioned without even noticing before quarantine, but now that my daily routine was all shaken up I'm starting to realize that I went off with the weekly/monthly habits as well. Stay healthy!

[@conan_der_barbar]

when you've realized you've watched all of the habits videos and haven't done any of them

[@tasha3939]

Then it becomes a habit...

[@haibatkhan7013]

Me

[@sainarayanan7705]

Yeaaa lol 😂 😂

[@dolapss1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@SrirachiKat]

Mood

[@narckillaanon8567]

Best habit list I’ve probably ever heard. Very thought provoking and unique. Incorporating even one of these regular habits would be of great value.

[@TigreDemon]

Watched a few of your videos a while back (was in heavy depression) and it kind of helped me :) I'm not entirely out of it though, I'm still thinking : "Why bother" and mostly thinking that the things I could do isn't worth it. That it won't lead anywhere (I'm looking into entrepreneurship), but those thoughts are always stopping my advancement.

[@SaintOrCinema]

Tigre Demon Hey Tigre, I can relate, man. If it’s not too personal, are you on any meds? Sometimes all you can do while you’re taking them is just rest and focus on small stuff like eating nutritious stuff and staying hydrated. Then only make changes once you’re feeling way better - which takes a bit of patience. But if you’re not on meds and still struggling, what helped me was a daily gratitude journal. Literally, basic stuff, just spending 5-10 mins each morning thinking what I was grateful for in my life; focusing on creating a feeling of gratitude rather than whether or not the item was dumb. Stuff like “hot coffee”, “being able to go for a walk”, “good music”, “having my brother” etc. I tried it just for a month or so and genuinely started to notice a difference in my mood and how I felt about my life. Then could start to make positive changes. Worth a shot? Happy holidays

[@TigreDemon]

@@SaintOrCinema Not on any meds, haven't seen a psy yet and haven't been in therapy or whatever, but I want to. I have K-POP for that :D (Taeyeon is strength, she also has depressions and I see myself in her and what she says sometimes, but she's still fighting strong, I'm male btw but I don't care I love k pop ahah) Cheers, happy holidays

[@CassieWinter]

It took me so long to figure out a productivity system that I used and updated enough to _trust._ Great tip to go into your system and remove entropy once a week. Thanks!

[@Darlzie]

I really really love what you’re saying!!!!! Thanks for expanding on the social benefits for many things and also for just being with yourself. Awesome, awesome thank you 😃

[@calliedaly1940]

#3 is interesting. I’m an organized person, and I love this topic. Can you do a video and expand?

[@karenrich9092]

Habit #7 really hit home. I need to do the reverse -- i.e. get out the house and be with people. I also need to get back to updating a historical website I created. Major life events have kept me away from it, so NOW is the time. I always sort my articles by date and category. When I sort by category it allows me to work on putting all the links that go together on the same page, then move on to another page's new links. A Real time saver! Thanks for this video. It has shaken me up to make some changes in the coming year.

[@intentionalliving7326]

🥳 I love number 5: you lead a fun activity!! So many time we wait... dont take the initiative! There is a lot more creativity in is than we acknowledge ✨

[@MrPersistent16]

You definetly improved a lot on the lighting! Keep up the great work man! Awesome content :D

[@charko4191]

Thank you so much I really needed your videos The gave the motivation to move forward despite all my flaws and constant failure to change my behavior I fell sincere gratitude toward you once more thank you so much.

[@toritess]

Great video, Thomas! Can you do an overview at the end of the video? I think it could improve quality of your videos. Thanks!

[@prernasharma1307]

As soon as you mentioned the first habit, I hit like..... YOU ARE AWESOME....and yes that goes in bold

[@tasha3939]

Guess who got the “10 STEPS TO EARNING AWESOME GRADES (while studying less) book by Thomas Frank for Christmas?!?!??!?!???!!! Me! I am so happy. Next year for the spring semester I better DO GOOD!! This book will make it happen. 😂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@productivitytest-kitchen2622]

Great stuff man! So many good ideas, especially about habits for interacting with friends. These were new ideas for me and I think are even more applicable during this whole year of 2020. Keep it up man. What a blessing!

[@kennynguyen9808]

1. Text or call a person you haven't talked with in a while 2. Do an all out workout (Full body workout) 3. Clean up your productivity system and remove any chaos (Clear up the junk) 4. Do a quick financial health check-up (Check how much money you have) 5. Plan and lead a high-density fun activity (Plan and be the leader) 6. Create something that's not done out of obligation (Other hobbies, let you feed your creativity) 7. Do something on your own (Stay alone) 8. Improve an existing process in your life, even if by a small amount (IMPROVE, GROW LIKE A TREE)

[@cozycasasmr4510]

Love number 7, alone time is so valuable

[@Herodood]

Great video Thomas! Always look forward to your content!

[@wfjacobs]

Great Ideas Thomas... I think these habits really help us move forward intentionally My biggest challenge is to do the "All out" workout every week

[@stephane1623]

Great video! I'm glad I have been practicing 6/8 of these recommendations. Thanks Thomas, happy holidays!

[@saniaimanmusic]

It’s nice to hear someone speaking of doing habits once a week as opposed to every single day. Habits everyday are essential, but at least doing something once a week can mean something different every day 🎶

[@zebeart8808]

Great video. Really enjoyed your lighting examples.

[@PracticalInspiration]

Really positive video, great list and advice. Thanks for the tips

[@kuhekaizen3426]

One of your best vids! I read Laura Vanderkam and only view my time weekly. Some things i already do but now i feel less weird🤣

[@kuhekaizen3426]

Yes, always a little way to improve! Kaizen 😉

[@jingloh4425]

Love these weekly habits, added these! Thanks!

[@bluepharos9748]

*whispers* I love you... *runs away*

[@ayumisakaguchi3624]

Yes 😂❤

[@lukassusnjak]

God help you

[@MsLadyFuchsia]

Lol

[@beholdandfearme]

Are you finding your obsessions to be satisfactory?

[@Gapetz]

Everytime i see thomas ona thumbnail

[@gebbigibson0]

thanks for your habit videos I love them there helped me in my life and they are all awesome. Lots los love form germany.

[@arevee9429]

On the subject of doing things well, the words in these videos are well enunciated, the grammar is good and there is little to no use of filler words. You should make a course for other KZbin "Influencers" to share these skills. So many of them over use 'actually', 'you guys', 'ok' or replace 't''s with an apostrophe (bu'on). Even though your content seems to be geared towards younger people, this cranky, old boomer gets a lot out of it. You are an inspiration!

[@dunothestoic3514]

When you're overhead shoulder pressing don't allow your elbows to sink below your armpits. Keep them level to your shoulders in order to avoid injury. Careful working out your shoulders. Especially if you take any sort of caffeine such as pre-workout before the actions because those supplements don't allow you to notice fatigue and other detrimental things toward your muscle growth. Shoulders are very easy to become injured. Btw thank you for your videos! I have improved myself drastically and your perspective on individualizing myself according to the association with your habits and lifestyle allowed me to progress more efficiently.

[@rowanmarsters6861]

I am so glad to finally see someone acknowledge that DDR is a work out! Also super fun!

[@JumpRopeVeteran]

Thank you for all your videos. I've gotten a ton of value from them over the years.

[@lilyouyang5876]

the lighting improvement is substantial for my eyes, too

[@kanekirm]

I love your videos and also the fact that you are really honest with us viewers

[@martagh]

this is EXCELLENT advice. Weekly habits are a fantastic topic to discuss and think about, you're quite right! Thank you for your suggestions, I'll practice the ones I don't already

[@mechkitten]

Was thinking about mowing the lawn and it checks off the all out workout. Yay, dopamine rush.

[@Be1smaht]

this applies to everyone in every walk of life. I like that

[@kylebui1530]

I'm gonna write down these things in a way that suitable for me 1. Text or call somebody you haven't talked with in a while (Build relationships) 2. Plan and go out with a friend to do some high-density activities (Build leadership skills, planning skills) 3. Do sth that you enjoy (out of obligation) (Build your happiness) 4. Do sth on your own (I actually did this thing a lot :) ) (Build your introspection) 5. Check your productivity system, time management system 6. Check your financial health 7. Do sth all-out workout and make you sore the next day 8. Improve an existing process, even if by a small amount

[@martafonseca5475]

I think this is the most useful video of yours that I have watched, I couldn't agree more with you and I need to devote myself more to habits like this.

[@aironvanwyk2101]

Thanks for the free book Thomas, Feynman would be prouder than a goat on Everest👍 you're an inspiration and anyone who doesn't see that is thick😇

[@RayaRSS]

The only person on YT who made me want to actually try skillshare

[@Thomasfrank]

And I have a course of my own launching there January 1! 🙂

[@RayaRSS]

@@Thomasfrank what is it going to be about? Now I am even more excited.

[@mermaidp-uke]

I think with tip #7 it is important to include disconnecting from your phone. It's not alone time with your own thoughts and ideas if you're reading, watching, and tweeting online.

[@MU80k]

One of your best videos ever. Simple tips which done over down will make a big difference. 👏👏👏👏

[@monique.110]

Thank you!!!! Saving this to my lifestyle playlist!

[@titusfeliciano91]

Thank you for this video. It’s very inspiring! Love the lifestyle improvements you post.

[@madisonblanding]

let's play a game called "can i watch every single thomas frank video before the new year starts" :D they're so informative, interesting, and helpful-excellent work every time thomas!!! your videos really help me to improve myself and my life! :)

[@silenos9955]

Greetings from Germany, Thomas Frank! 🇩🇪

[@missrelaxed3872]

Your ideas are definitely more unique than most motivational gurus tips

[@JessicaAnneTV]

Great video - I agree some habits are set at intervals - weekly habits I enjoy are weekly financial health checkups and family day. Oh can't forget and cheat meal day, typically tied in with girls' night and loaded in my Key Planner habit tracker APP. Love these tips. Thank you for sharing!

[@frecklesflower]

Hi Thomas! Thanks for another awesome video. Could you do a video about your philosophy on life? Maybe like what values are most important to living a meaningful/productive life (curiousity, consistency, etc.)? I'd love to hear your perspective!

[@hi_im_buggy]

Hey Tom! Great video as usual! I was just wondering if we could have a video on the topic of using visualization to improve focus and motivation, deep work rituals and other things from sports psychology and how they can be applied in other activities like studying. I'm really intrigued by this, especially after reading about Michael Phelps' visualization techniques in Power of Habit.

[@rocktulip3479]

Absolutely love your work Thomas. Please keep em coming.

[@HoonAgain]

Here’s one for ya @tomfrankly...and fans of his work... Make a top 10 list of the biggest things your procrastinating on doing. #10 is the smallest thing that takes the least time. #1 is the biggest thing that takes the longest and consumes your mind the most. Start at #10, week 1, the easiest. See if you can get to week 10 number #1. Heck, @tomfrankly do a video of this. Challenge yourself. It’s interesting to know wut ppl procrastinate and why. I don’t think we’re all that different.

[@modernadulting6857]

Doing this everty week: Clean up your productivity system and remove any "entropy"

[@DuaneToops]

This was super helpful! And actually really inspiring and invigorating!

[@lavayuki]

my weekly stuff so far have been chores, like doing the groceries and cleaning once a week. I workout more often though, like 4-5 times a week. I really need to get my finances in order with the savings and investments with the new year, but do make an effort to do mobile banking to keep on top of my transaction

[@rosev.4463]

Lava Yuki Ditto. I love this guy and learn so much from him. The obligations on his time are likely different than mine: 10-hour job, husband & kids, meal prep, cleaning schedules, errands and such. Yet every single recommendation he made can be applied to my life on some level, and I so appreciate them.

[@israelarcos7119]

Could you make a video about ways to improve memory?

[@kelvinchau9611]

Thomas sitting on a chair talking in front of a camera?? woah.. that's next level..

[@Sunshine-yk2eg]

you're smart and cute and radiate good vibes and that voice tho darn it I have to work so hard to make my brain focus on the content I'm actually here to watch 🙈🙈 😂😂 your content is really helpful btw 👌

[@yajahirad]

He is so handsome and smart!!. With all my respect. 🙏🙏

[@joannearnante1272]

This has been super helpful! Please make a monthly habit list too!

[@jessieN1223]

Thomas this is inspiring. You are on point. I will just need apply and do this.

[@marianelagiovannaacostasar8789]

1)Hablar a las personas que con quien quisieras salir desde hace tiempo 2)Haz 1 ejercicio 1 week q sea locaso 3) ver tus gastos 4)hacerse cosas locas una vez a la semana 5) hacer algo q no es obligatorio y que quieras hacer 6) hacer cosas completamente para ti solo ir al cine treatro spa solo 7) tratar de pensar en como mejorar una vez a la semana

[@rickjames2584]

Hey Thomas! I think a great video you should come up with next is “The Best New Year’s Resolutions For 2019”! That would be great!

[@perpetualcpa1032]

Great video, Thomas; thanks! One more item for improvement: at 10:54 proofread the SRT file. Keep up the good work!

[@cindylozano2262]

LOVE these recommendations.

[@charityflint5239]

Me too!

[@davidanthony6408]

Hey Thomas, good job on the content. I would like a video that shares or discusses the typical values, traits or qualities of a disciplined or productive person. What kind of belief system they tend to have and or mindset. What is the nature of a person who thinks and lives like this, in comparison to the person who would like to have this working for them? Because while this advice and insight might be helpful, there are some people like my self that require someone to spell it out to me, showing me the a-b-c logic. You provide the basic ideas here, I see that, but I would like content that enlightens us, viewers, to understand and realize the mental blocks that deny us the follow-through or conviction to be sold on these ideas, or see the value. For instance, we need to use the system to trust it and then rely on it, or a plan and vision go together, a calendar and schedule go together, the time of need will dictate your motivation or need to know, stuff like that. I have never valued the need of a calendar until I valued consistency until I was sold on the need to get regular sleep, for my own good. Needs seem to be the eye-opener. This clarity or order and reason is missing in the minds of some nonsavvy office workers. There's a lot of factors or aspects of being, doing and, having and the order of need and necessity that it all happens in that goes unappreciated. Maybe I'm just too philosophical and get too caught up in the abstract.

[@historiayfilosofia2898]

This is exactly what I needed right now.

[@nithyavarghese7215]

Awesome, this was one video that really gave me value. Time well spent.

[@clayshippy2652]

Thanks for the"before and after" shot of the lighting differences in your studio.

[@victoriapownall4871]

You're a very motivating guy thanks for continuing to upload

[@nabz21770]

Very helpful... the improvement tips are definitely to be put into practice...keep it up!

[@leonkorec.5410]

Please do a video about David Doggins. Your thoughts about him and how you can apply his habits in our daily life

[@zoe1baby]

I have used The automated thanking number at least once a month and you can go through all your transactions including just choosing cash deposits or debits or credits but I balance everything bye listening to all the transactions for the valve at eight edit keeps me from getting overdrawn by always checking by current balance which includes pending transactions. I bank with Chase and they offer this automated banking which is excellent rather than a bank statement which does not keep me up-to-date for that particular day!

[@imani1483]

Perfect lighting and set-up, Thomas. You are inspiring and amazing. Happy holidays :-)

[@lilililililililililililililily]

it’s the week before school starts up again and your videos are being recommended to me lol

[@Yolduranduran]

I enjoy doing things alone. I wanted to see a movie but it would have been difficult to plan if I had gone with someone. I decided to go and i went. I saw Bad Boys for Life and it was hilarious!!

[@jenniferaboufadle9527]

Just going to let this play and watch it again later

[@katerinalojikova]

I didn't expect these. Great ideas! Thank You for inspiration

[@dennisdiede]

If you do not track EVERY financial transaction and balance your accounts every week - you are setting up yourself for disaster. Next to you physical health your financial health is the most important job you have in life. Trust me...