3 habits that boost mental clarity

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[@betterideas]

Ok so it turns out the "Eisenhower Complex" is way more commonly known as the "Eisenhower Matrix" so if you want to find a template for that, Google the latter, not the former. ALSO, THANK YOU FOR 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS. SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!

[@alchemixal8001]

FIRST

[@DerekJFiedler]

Eisenhower matrix is a helpful practice. Thank you for your efforts and congrats on 1 million subscribers.

[@DanielEarl]

Wow, didn't notice until now. Congrats!

[@SethThee_]

Great Content! Keep it up!

[@DerekJFiedler]

Let's go with the "matrix" ;)

[@barath4545]

1: Do the worst-first strategy. Don't start with fun, start with the most boring or dreaded thing to do. 2: Braindumping. Got 6 things on your mind? ... Write things down to stop thinking about it. Optionally use Eisenhowers matrix to sort things in 4 categories and execute upon that. 3: Mindfullness. Meditate, or Enter the present, rather than the default brain setting of "looking at it".

[@azerty97212]

Thx for the resume bro

[@anonwithamnesia]

people need to like and interact with this so this gets to the top

[@dragoalcstreet8081]

Was searching for you

[@SumnToWatch]

@@dragoalcstreet8081 literally😭😭😭

[@asagiX24]

up

[@phucmapvlog]

The writing things down is key!

[@aliffdarfriz9107]

Does that include digital handwriting in Galaxy Note? Heheh

[@sergelen3111]

The only reason that i dont write down is my *writing* 😢

[@ctrlaltshift]

I do this everytime I have a really busy week, and everytime I do it, it makes everything so much more approachable. Definitely recommend it.

[@tahakavak6164]

Is it like a to do list or like a diary ( what you did and your thought etc). I mean I write things that only really important but not the smaller ones.

[@tahakavak6164]

@@aliffdarfriz9107 Haha i also thought about that. what matters is that you write. I also own a Note phone but for me at least writing it phsically is better. But you know the phone is all about writing stuff on it it litterally has a device just for writing haha so i want to use it as much as possible. Sometimes I write something just to use the S-Pen or draw something :D

[@LifeNavigation]

“What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important”. - Dwight D. Eisenhower

[@Wolf-wn6nk]

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail Working hard, or hardly working? These quotes are sO cLeVeR

[@arkancer2210]

@@Wolf-wn6nk no, they're dumb

[@sunseeker4775]

1- reward yourself for doing what needs to be done. 2 - keep your thoughts in a book & get your priorities right. 3 - stay in the now moment. 4 - get off your phone!!!!! 😃

[@ssiddarth]

Was looking for this, thanks 🤗

[@Isabella-de7kv]

@@ssiddarth Not really accurate though. 1) do less stimulating stuff in the morning and build unthreatening stimulation throughout the day. 2) brain dump and use the Eisenhower matrix to prioritise, 3) mindfulness

[@allstars4131]

I love you bro 😈

[@vladg5067]

😈

[@neferuaten3954]

getting off my phone actually worked for me. Swapped out late night texting and morning soc media scrolling with reading and making my bed (respectivelly) It takes a bit of a toll socially ngl, friends feel personally attacked when you suddenly become less available, but they do get used to it fast too

[@KyleGood]

"Life is 10% physical & 90% mental" ,better put, "Life is 10% what happens to you & 90% how you react to it"

[@sepic13]

If you are physically training you mental health is gonna be 10/10.

[@jrdonaldson2053]

🔥

[@jrdonaldson2053]

@@sepic13 🔥

[@jakubzgutka4131]

@@sepic13 working out is good for mental health, but if you already have some mental health issues, physical training can’t be a substitute of therapy

[@sepic13]

@@jakubzgutka4131 well I’ve been on medication for 5 years on lexpro for anxiety and the only thing help me a lot is clean food with training . It’s essential!!

[@JC-nw6yt]

The irony in finding this video whilst in a KZbin binge rabbit hole.

[@jamilaaissi7093]

Definitely what happened to me right now!!!

[@garrett2230]

@@jamilaaissi7093 same

[@KaiKrimson56]

I found this while binging a comment section on reddit asking if people have hobbies that interfere with playing games.

[@fobster2000]

Hey, get out of my rabbit hole!

[@ericasaphire1620]

😂😂😂 honestly

[@PhuongPhan-cv6eu]

3 ways to mental clarity 1. Practice gradual stimulation (the entertainment value) 2. Brain Dumping (physical media) 3. Mindfulness (no brain, live in the present)

[@Ricardo_K_from_A]

No brain? Good advice!

[@sallylily2354]

As a 19 year old I’m so thankful that this guy exists so I’m not wasting my time more than i used to

[@sarahbethyoga]

Thank you for making such high quality content. Your contribution is very appreciated 🙏🏼

[@georgerader7721]

Yeah this guy is VERY under appreciated and underrated 💯

[@poweredman]

This guy literally just follows others’ trendy youtube videos where he adds NOTHING NEW. Lol you guys are literally just another part of his brain slaves that need to look into more sources of info.

[@lukepier2918]

@@poweredman Heal

[@AlexxAmadeo]

@@poweredman Literally everything in the world can be considered as “nothing new”, it’s how you put the information together, structure it, and bring it to your audience that matters. Sure, you could find dozens, if not hundreds, of self-improvement channels on KZbin, but I personally really like Joey’s approach. So just go and do something useful with your life instead of bitching about “brain slaves”.

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[@just_a_turtle_chad]

A Turtle approved these habits

[@azazefer3175]

This is the last place I'd expect to find you.

[@TU42Fuzzy]

thank you turtle.

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I'm seeing you everywhere now

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u are every where

[@necrosu8163]

Where's my money!

[@louisefrancoiseleblancdela6095]

"Your life's a mess" I feel so attacked 😂

[@oar-N-oasis]

Hahaha.. Not bad😁

[@oliwri]

You are 24???? You are so mature, i thought you were at least 30 Im 25 and I feel like a stupid child

[@1endlesssoul]

“Quiet the mind and the soul will speak.”

[@agontop1]

Deep.. Like this 👍

[@TamARaPOrtEr1]

Nice 😌

[@jenesaisvraimentpasquoimet8473]

This really is deep.... damn

[@Wolf-wn6nk]

Thanks for the fortune cookie quote

[@jamaicalove3841]

@@Wolf-wn6nk thanks for the bitchy comment that no one asked for 🙃

[@trevorbergeson2990]

"Why these 3 habits are ruining your life."

[@Ulquiorra_Cifer]

LMAO

[@jordanlako3843]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@louis8712]

E-Girls are ruining my Life

[@fabian4083]

@@louis8712 social media is ruining the life

[@jordanbalke]

I love that you recapped all the points at the end of the video. It felt a little like being back in school and having the teacher remind you of the concepts to reinforce them

[@TREBLEandGANGSTA]

I have been watching your videos because of Better Than Yesterday and I gotta say that I love the way you handle your verbal mistakes. Rather than cut all of it out in a depressing battle with perfectionism you make something out of it by dropping the music and playfully pointing it out. Very good skill.

[@audreyrush6667]

This whole year has been a massive journey toward operating at my full mental potential, both with external and internal roadblocks taken into account. I have clinical depression and "brain fog", including cognitive issues, are a major symptom of depressive episodes for me. Being able to name and identify external factors that exacerbate this in addition to proper medication has made this year- for all the dumpster fireyness it encompasses- one of the best mental health years I've had in my adult life. Better Ideas has been a TREMENDOUS part of that- so thanks, yo!

[@nilserhard2895]

Nice to hear you're doing so well through these weird times. Have a nice day

[@kassios]

Happy to hear you've found your path. The road is bumpy but that makes it interesting as well. Take care.

[@user-tb5qr1yr4t]

I understand you. Brain fog sucks. I’ve been living with it for over 3 years. It never goes away. I practice the techniques, described in the video it makes me feel a little better. however, the feeling of “everything is unreal and foggy” never goes away. What are the things that you find most helpful for you to cope with the challenge?

[@audreyrush6667]

@@user-tb5qr1yr4t The answer is honesty- with myself and others about the reality of what’s happening. There’s a funny tweet about a guy being called on to answer in class, and after a tense pause he says “give me a minute- I’m not dumb I’m just panicking”. I’ve gotten SO MUCH out of admitting my given circumstances to my family and, fortunately, my employer. I have a demanding job that involves a lot of strategy pivoting and personal interaction. I’m fortunate enough to report to someone who understands that supporting your staff means better results across the board (groundbreaking...). So anyway after a meeting in which I was particularly fogged I let them know privately: 1. I have clinical depression 2. A symptom, for me, is a range of cognitive issues 3. I can do just about anything you ask of me and pull reports to back it, I just might need a minute to step back and think things through. Same with the family, except replacing the product-driven goal with “I’m going through X, I’d like space/time for a bit and I’ll be right back with you”. Am I crazy privileged to have an understanding boss and supportive family? You bet. But you never get what you don’t ask for, and it’s always worth asking for space to take care of yourself.

[@shotbymatias9324]

@@user-tb5qr1yr4t squats

[@anadandrade8064]

I usually do my social media "rounds" throughout the day when I have a little break, even if it's one or two minutes, but then I end up getting very bored and distracted when going back to my tasks. So when you started talking about "Graduated Stimulation" I realized that was probably a big issue in my life. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@francoarias1237]

As a psychologist i'd say this is some high quality recommendations, loving the new content!

[@sophiayuna]

yes this was so needed today. you just made my day. i feel less overwhelmed just by watching this. need to do a brain dump. THANK YOU

[@samhamels]

Dude, your videos are so well-written, high quality, and nuanced. As a PhD student in need of some mental clarity, I really loved this episode. Especially the fact that you mention 'get the basics right first' in the beginning of the video, and your reflection on self-help in general and how you don't want to be the next guy claiming to have all the answers, I really love that honesty and humbleness. Big contrast with 99% of all other youtubers that create stuff on these kinds of topics.

[@genevievenewton1532]

We need more KZbinrs/social content creators like you in the world. Spreading positive energy instead of a negative one. You obviously do this not for views or recognition but to actually help us and make our lives better. You have no idea how many people you are helping :)

[@Matt_7896]

Nope. He’s enough. We need more action from ourselves from what he shares.

[@staratmidnight7]

Next video: "How Your Improved Mental Clarity Is Ruining Your Life"

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

Bahaha 😂

[@Jessica-ld4bs]

😂

[@AndrewDeneHelbig]

Lol love this meme on the comments

[@tabbywarrior]

Lmao

[@mustacchiweb]

I dont get it

[@AM-nv4ol]

i fucking love this guy, he gets me all too well. i've been trying to work on this shit for a while, starting from the ground up. thank god there's others like yourself doing the same. feels relieving, thank you for what you do man.

[@BaronLickilicky]

Brain Dumping is basically starting a Bullet Journal. I started my first one in 2019 and has been a great help!

[@Hitman2220]

I have found that I relate to literally every video put out by this channel over the last year. I also have had many of the same thoughts on the self-improvement topics that its videos are usually based around. To make matters even stranger, I am also a guy in my mid twenties, with a shaved head due to male-pattern baldness that struck sooner than we had all hoped. Short beard, in decent shape, the works. I'm trying to make this comment sound as not-creepy as possible. Mentally and physically I relate so much to Joey. Watching these videos makes me feel good, having the confirmation that there are people out there in similar environments, having similar experiences, and dealing with first-world problems in similar ways that I do. I really wish the best for the channel, you deserve to grow, and I'm confident you will. Thanks for all the great, relatable, and useful content. Much love.

[@eugeneingrao7276]

Love you’re content man. Been watching your stuff for about a year now. Congrats on 1 mil subs g

[@SamiraAbdelghany]

Thanks for your effort .. the channel content is great👌

[@RemasterYourLife]

My mental clarity seems to come when my mind is cleared out, and for me I get that mental clearing from meditation and through a practice of letting go. Where, for just the next 30 minutes I mentally "give up" everything I have in my life, ie. possessions, goals, responsibilities, family and relationships. That mental space makes it easier to have a clearer mind throughout the rest of the day.

[@RemasterYourLife]

@P RM yeah that's not entirely unheard of. Although I wonder if something like that could likely be overcome by persisting with the practice. Things like that tend to go away after a while, just depends on whether or not you see enough benefit from it

[@bumblindaph]

Also, congrats on your million! You deserve us all, you’ve helped so many people! Happy new year! 🎉

[@theodorecarbajal2975]

Your videos are currently what my life is like at the moment, trying to get task done without being overwhelmed with crap. I like writing down my task it really helps, I been doing it for awhile now but it's cool to see you give a different perspective of it. Trying to start my business and also handle my personal life stuff!! It can be stressful but taking stuff one thing at a time helps, and being organized!

[@ICEcoldJT]

“You decide your future. You decide your habits and your habits decide your future.” 🔑

[@wrathgreed6436]

🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@papaya9035]

DONT GET IT TWISTTEDD

[@manonmhconseil]

Thank you so much for always giving us REAL advice, and not just things that we hear 430929 times before. Life changing !!

[@simonetognolo331]

Man, I'll be honest, I've been following you for no more than a bunch of days but you're really helping me out! I've never been a self-improvement kind of guy, yet just listening to your videos has some sort of calming effect on my brain and is really motivating me to workout and actually do something with my life, so thank you!

[@lucindalarnach8037]

I’m so happy you’ve gained so many subscribers this year - your channel got me through this year! Glad that more people will be seeing your content!! Thank you so much 😊

[@Eru_3ru]

so the short version: breaking your habits of dopamin injection

[@santiagobarratt-boyes5558]

that’s only the first one

[@adelinabordea7179]

"Put your anxiety in a paper" is probably one of the best things that have been told to me hahaha. Thank you!! =)

[@nati.g]

Writing everything down was the thing I needed the most. Thank you so much!

[@FrankChiem]

This video is pretty incredible. It's also amazing how your videos always come out during the most critical, stressful points in my life.

[@user-yg1ru8mk9g]

thank you so much, this made me write down every single school related task down and I'm now doing them 1 by 1 every day. this really refreshed my brain, or that's how I felt it :)

[@joeyriddle]

I found your channel looking for answers on how to get out of a rut... and now I’m ignoring all the fantastic info and tips, to binge all your videos instead... and yet I still feel like I’m accomplishing so much more than before 🙌

[@saracroft21]

I appreciate you for speaking that slowly! And for summing it up in the end. Great teaching style! Highly appreciated!

[@farmmonsters]

1:14 humour like this is why I subscribed! You are funny, genuine and real. you do not talk down to your viewers and you do not talk yourself up but share your experience and what works for you in a very encouraging way. Thank you!

[@TheDhammaHub]

Meditation provides such an intense rest for the brain - I am quite literally confused why so few people do it consistently for clarity purposes

[@rishiyogil.n.7222]

because less traffic more productivity

[@ScrubsTheNewcomers]

Because it‘s hard to start, let‘s be honest. Most of us have their attention span and ability to focus fucked by smartphones, social media etc and are constantly overstimulated. Something as „boring“ as literally just sitting and breathing doesn‘t give us the quick instant gratification that we are used to. I think meditation should be implemented in schools and at workplaces more, it could literally change the world.

[@TheDhammaHub]

@@ScrubsTheNewcomers Would be great!

[@Suresh-br2zz]

@The Self-Improvement Hub

[@jackieweaver3884]

i really want to start meditating for my mental health. i have tried it before but i get distracted so often it becomes frustrating. any suggestions how to start with it as a habit?

[@ianfarrell1182]

Needed this my mind has been fogged recently

[@warrenwashington3199]

He’s so honest.

[@hollybartley9847]

Thank you SOOOO much! One of the best videos I've ever watched in my life!

[@kuokliangchin2078]

Can’t believe you’re 24, accidentally thought you were 35

[@septbelleza1935]

He’s 24??

[@Confidenta79]

He was 24 at the picture shown.

[@phoneguy3409]

@@Confidenta79 There was a bit of text at 1:02 saying "is literally 24" meaning that he is 24 at the present moment

[@MegKuang]

MY REACTION EXACTLY omg

[@DJmiczet]

Here i thought he was some wise experienced guru, and we have practically the same amount of life experience

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

This dudes production value has gotten insanely better and better in 2020

[@bradzu]

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you for a video and keep up the good work.

[@sebastienperreault.15]

Congrats on 1,000,000 subscribers!

[@jonahadams829]

Every time I watch your videos, I get like a two-hour window of motivation. Please make videos every two hours so I can ride this wave of productiveness.

[@andl8521]

Whoa whoa whoa, last I checked, you were at 300k subs?? Wth is this with the 1M+? Congratulations man!

[@oar-N-oasis]

Thanks much Joey.. Have a nice day🌞

[@Harshinstinct]

Man why are your videos just perfect. You just solve issues so effectively and they always make sense/work. Bless your soul dawg

[@DanielEarl]

The Brain Dump combined with the Eisenhower Matrix is excellent.

[@GimmeMorebyEm]

I wrote a list every morning of everything I need to do. I have never once finished everything on my list...but I still do it every day!

[@Taravat76]

My issue with this is I then get anxious for not finishing my list and feel incomplete for what I did not do instead of celebrating what I DID DO. Which somehow results in my giving up because i can’t be perfect. This horrible method of throwing out the baby with the bath water is getting me nowhere, does anyone else relate to this madness?

[@Anyablue]

@@Taravat76 read Do it tomorrow, by mark forster!

[@Taravat76]

@@Anyablue thank you, I just added it to my Amazon cart :) I appreciate it. Did you read it and if so how did it help you?

[@Anyablue]

@@Taravat76 Yes I read it - it helps you make a 'closed' to do list, one that you can actually finish. It was such a relieve for me to finally finish to do lists, instead of always chipping away, doing my best every day but... never succeeding.

[@aaronisaacson8]

Missed you Joey! Keep up the awesome work man you’re making a world of difference for the rest of us.

[@BY.VANESSA]

writing unrelated things that entered my mind while doing my actions really helps! It gets an outlet and lets me be reminded that "okay, im gonna go back to you again, but right now is not the right time to think about yo"

[@kohai8982]

My permit test is tomorrow morning, and here I am browsing the internet while eating candy. This video came out at the perfect time

[@frankb.1626]

Good luck! 🍀🍀🍀

[@JakeMyerz]

Good luck! 🍀

[@anthonyp.7721]

Good lucky, it's mostly common sense

[@r0ast5_61]

So how'd it go?

[@kohai8982]

Turned out to be pretty easy lol, thanks guys

[@Mieleous]

Anyone else find that writing down all there thoughts and looking back at them say a week later or even a month later and seeing how much you’ve actually achieved so satisfying

[@j.oan.n.e]

DUDE I LOVE THIS GUY DOWN TO EARTH REAL AND ACTUALLY HELPFUL

[@ilcarnation3530]

I like how you explain things. People always said "schedule your to do-list" but I always can't see the benefit or the function of it, as at the end of the day i'll tend to stray away from it. But now I can see and realize how important it is. This truly help me so much. Thank you for the great content.

[@landerval7882]

Use Getting Things done (GTD) method - that book changed my life

[@shreyapattnaik7611]

this video is literally made for me; I'm 16 and i've been focusing on exactly these things for a few days now and this video pops up from nowhere. Thank You so much. miraculous.

[@philippain]

Happy 18th birthday to you.

[@yamaagamingyt]

Happy 19th birthday to you

[@mithilmithani4990]

BRUH CONGRATS ON THE 1M SUBSCRIBERS!! U GREW SO QUICK I AM HAPPY FOR YOU :)

[@Ghaidanasser1]

Why I just see your channel !? too much superb information. THANK YOU💙

[@marcofranco9739]

I also recommend the book: The Power of Full Engagement.

[@AhmetKaan]

*Hello everyone who will see this comment anytime in the future! I hope your 2021 will be so much better than your 2020. Stay strong, I am cheering for you!*

[@briandaortiz5127]

Seriously, every time you upload a new video I learn something new. Thank you Joey!

[@serenalewis101]

Thank you for posting this before the new year!

[@pankajmandal6tools427]

This video is the combination of " EAT THAT FROG " and " ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING". Thanks for summarizing them for those who don't read books. In case you don't know these two books you have missed the most productive book of all time.

[@alexaclark5411]

The man who wrote "Eat that frog" is actually my uncle... fun fact

[@CadenKoehl]

3:24 and thats when I remembered my huge essay was due tomorrow

[@nikeshmali8506]

Get it done right now

[@cryfi7790]

you got this bro, conquer that paper

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We believe in your potential

[@yourfellowhumanbeing2323]

Smash that paper

[@prodigalsoniv48]

Godspeed

[@0kur123]

honestly i get insanely exited whenever you upload. i pretend like im not depressed and actually try to be better. so ty🙏🏼

[@BrainyExpress13]

Great video!! Totally agree with "brain dump!" It's crazy how much anxiety we keep in our heads but what an amazing difference when you write it all down! It gives much better clarity which lesves room in your head to be more focused. 💜💚💙

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Who needs school when there are endless awesome creators like you ❤

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So basicallly Better ideas explaining Nathaniel DREWish stuff with a Matt D'avella thumbnail! Great video👏

[@emmahonkanen4572]

i love this channels content sooo much, thank you!

[@phjnarthana]

Thank you for sharing this man. This will really do help me!

[@crystal_2020]

“Sling my words... onto them” 😂

[@masonh5077]

I like Mark Twain’s idea of “eating the frog.” Similar to the ideas here.

[@DanielPincente]

I just want to say thank you for producing your content and always keeping it real. Absolutely love your channel

[@berymod1]

You’re right - organized mind and thoughts will definitely make it clear. Mindfulness is key!

[@smhere]

Make a video on what to do when you don't know what to do in life.

[@macaoron]

10:14 the recap

[@Amina-up1yy]

Thanks!

[@rawadkaram8011]

Hands down my favorite channel

[@jacobkapteyn9313]

by far one of the best channels

[@Fusion360School]

Getting rid of excessive worrying/rumination goes a long way.

[@timsieben1598]

...into a handwritten 📒 notebook. GTD

[@skiplegday4718]

A legit just woke up, still on my bed with my phone watching yt videos.. and im hungry.. bruh

[@rooost9856]

That shit sucks happens to me sometimes

[@S1MEONTV]

CONGRATS ON 1M subscribers 🥳🥳 🥂

[@tinashe7409]

One Million Subscribers, Well deserved

[@NikitaGal31]

Would like to add my 2 cents: 4) NoFap (EXTREMELY helpful, at least for a month, the more the better) 5) Eat less

[@allgameriot1291]

*Eat better, not exactly less

[@katb3753]

@@allgameriot1291 for some people like me it's both lol I cant stop eating unhealthy snacks throughout the day

[@tabbywarrior]

@@katb3753 oof

[@sarahlevine2397]

@@allgameriot1291 yea tbh I don’t eat enough and it definitely hinders my ability to be productive

[@S1pro.rider_Tj]

Is it just me or this dude looks and sounds like Luke from Modern Family

[@jolyxander4096]

Thank you soo much! Your videos have helped me so so much! And I’m glad I’ve watched them. I love your content, so talented and such high quality. Keep at it❤️

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Man! that table is stunning!

[@sylvicalias]

Thumbnail looks like one of Matt D'Avella's

[@danggood]

me: (watching this video 1st thing in the morning) well crap.

[@jamesw3413]

I literally just started what you call graduated stimulation (it's working really well for me) plus I'm working on the other strategies and now your video explains it! This is perfect for 2021. Congrats on the 1 million subs btw, you really deserve it :)

[@sigrskydle4387]

I have already watched a few of your videos and what i want to tell - your work is really helping me out, thank you so much.