The productivity hack nobody is talking about

[@brunoviveiros4556]

I’ve been overcoming depression in the last few months and one thing that strongly contributed to my emotional improvement was taking some time to clean and organize my house. It’s not the only thing that contributed but surely it played its role and, of course, every individual is unique and one may not be benefited by this depending on the context. But yeah, if you create a schedule to make it simple and stick to it, it will help you a lot to feel better and get the momentum going. First thing in the morning is check the fridge and see if I have enough food for the day, it keeps me away from ordering food, which is very expensive here in Brazil. If I do not have enough food, I cook an decent amount, enough for 1 or 2 days, of chicken breast, rice and some vegetables and throughout the day I weight it (having a scale helps you a lot to keep control of the amount of food you have left and if you already need to cook more) and before I run out of ready to eat food I cook more. This is only the food aspect, I also kept it simple and efficient when the matter is cleaning, organized and etc. Long story short: you gotta have one habit/action that triggers another good habits, mine is cooking my food for the day, and yours?

[@AniIntro]

I'd say I was "depressed" not medically or anything or know if I was truly depressed but for me when I was "depressed" I thought porn will make me happier, at that time I was trying to quit pornography and beating my hog, but yea I beat my hog but realized to make myself happier I should delete apps that make me sad so I deleted Twitter, Tic Tok and used my phone less and watched better videos just like this one.

[@lorenzoschenatoceschi577]

Craque

[@sourgreendolly7685]

@@AniIntro Bro that sounds like medical depression. I was diagnosed and a sex addict.

[@sourgreendolly7685]

and to OP: once I get out of bed at a reasonable time, it's over for you btches (that's a meme, I'm not actually saying you)

[@X.L.B1]

@@AniIntro Get out of the house for at least an hour a day. Clean your surroundings. Change your diet. Take time out of your day to be honest with yourself and your feelings . Use each day to try and learn something new. I lost my son a year ago , these are things that have helped me through my depression. Good luck man 💪🏾

[@ArmanBaig]

i’m glad you didn’t change your channel name. there are so many names to remember nowadays. but anytime someone says the words “better idea” I immediately think of you. great branding and keep up the good work

[@maxp918]

3:28 One of the ways I just managed to deal with phone addiction before bed was getting a cheap second-hand Kindle Paperwhite with backlight: - It uses the force of your harmful habit to replace something mindless with something useful - It doesn't emit blue light - No more excuses for not having time to read - Reading makes you wind down and get sleepy, instead of the overstimulation you get from social media - Thanks to the backlight, when sleeping with other people (at home or hiking) I can read a book without terrorizing everyone with keeping the room light on. - All the benefits of e-readers (can store tons of book, much easier to hold than a 500-page book in bed, useful for travelling, etc.) - Simply the act of reading before bed is enjoyable and cozy

[@ISAGAARBO98]

Yep, my mother told me to do this every single day of my childhood...and she still does

[@archivedaccount2049]

most of the ways to fix your life is just doing things our momma told us / buddhism tells us

[@ej7052]

Soo, good boi = good life?

[@rollandjoeseph]

And you're still in childhood? Lol

[@hnnhml]

😁

[@ISAGAARBO98]

@@rollandjoeseph well no but my dear mama still treats me like a child so...i guess i'm kind of a Man-child when i'm around her 😅

[@kindofanmol]

Man thank you so much. I usually stay away from all the self-help "gurus" on KZbin but you've genuinely helped me take steps to improve myself. I've learned so much from you. Grateful.

[@WaveChallenge]

I don't know whether you'll see this, but your channel is truly life-changing. I've been in a bad place for quite a while now, but have never realized what held me down all that time. I've just recently started being motivated again to improve my life and understand what was wrong with me. I can safely say it was thanks to your "How to be miserable for the rest of your life" video I've recently stumbled across. I've recognized myself in almost 90% of what was said, which was enough to break my long-lasted mind-block. It made me truly look down upon myself, my behavior and my actions, which was followed by realizations of what the things that were bothering me actually were. Might as well mention that I've almost immediately started working my way towards fixing said things. It gave me true, proper, motivation I've needed all this time and made me realize I could fix all that, now that I know what to focus on. I know it'll be a lot of work. I'm not denying that. But the summer break won't make me feel better and college won't make my problems go away. Unless I do something about it. The format of motivation that tells you how to turn your life for the worse, for me, gives you more motivation than any motivational video ever will. Kudos for that, very clever. Kinda uses that "fear of negative consequences" in a good way. Heck, I also started binge watching your videos to seek for other impurities. And, for anyone who bothered to read my story up until this point, thank you. I appeal to all of you to be courageous of yourself and realize you ARE good enough to achieve anything. It will take effort, but it's certainly not impossible. I believe in all of you. Finally, this might sound corny as shit, but you've earned a sub man. Hope it keeps going up for ya.

[@twinvader_]

I love the take-away "Solutions don't have to be neat and perfect" if it's working it's working, and you build healthier habits from those messy beginnings until it's second nature. Indo-mie is indisputably (an arguably necessary) guilty pleasure though! Just can't afford to 'sliding' into eating crap every week, discipline begins with a small steady rhythm to start :D Awesome ep as always!

[@alaynssssssss5201]

okay but about your first point, I love that takeaway too because it's very different from what you see on the internet nowadays

[@tooomasz]

Joey, I often go from absolutely miserable to super-inspired in one video. Thank you so much for this amazing content ❤️

[@lilywhitetouhou]

Same for me honestly. This vid showed me that my room takes my energy away because of how untidy it is (maybe a better description would be: a room full of things I I committed to take care of so they wait for it...)

[@DonaldFranciszekTusk]

Jak się masz?

[@lalolania4038]

I recently moved cities for university and my flat is literally one room and a tiny bathroom. So everything get’s messy quiet fast and i get stressed out. And while I am terrible at being tidy, keeping my kitchen space clean has become my top priority. Because when this area is messy and dirty, I don’t feel like cooking and just eat junk instead. Another hack I think is useful: cook stuff in advance and just heat them up when you’re hungry. It’s fast like junk food but it’s cheaper and won’t leave you feeling shitty… If you have a bit of time on your free days, cook one or two meals and store them in the fridge for the next week :)

[@hikari_manekineko]

Batch cooking on Saturday makes the whole week better. And it's easier to clean up. Although sometimes there's too much slicing and peeling involved... but that is what podcasts and bad TV are for. :D

[@betterideas]

It's a blessing and a curse to live in a small space like yours. The curse is the obvious lack of storage, mobility etc. But a huge benefit is that it doesn't take much to radically transform the place into something that gives you energy instead of steals it. As I've moved into bigger and bigger houses, I've started accumulating more and more things, and it's getting to a point where I'm constantly trying to get rid of stuff/simplify. “The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything.” - Tyler Durden

[@krrez]

@@betterideas Holy... I totally forgot that quote was from Fight Club! It's been living in my head since 2004.

[@whynotanyting]

Also, be careful with making your apartment too comfortable. A day outside (with good weather) is so much better for your mood and health than staying indoors.

[@yara-um6tx]

Never thought about that, wow! So true

[@LittleTimmyO]

Yes. Make it totally average

[@kidakazeda9245]

appreciate the tasteful meming throughout the video. Shows to not take it too too seriously and makes it come off really down to earth and not telling me im wrong for something and that I should feel wrong like a lot of self help videos have the tendency to. I actially went and bought some plants for my room after this video.

[@Danyal7016]

as a person who was stuck indoors in covid i made a plan to grab my laptop and study in a library. Teaching myself to code at my place was getting daunting and i had to make quick decisions, if you have public libraries near your house don't let them go to waste and use this great option. Some people like myself are not equipped for making our home a study place but keeping it clean after a long day will always recharges me.

[@sourgreendolly7685]

I made my iPad a study space for my art. It's been nice but a change of scenery would be nice, I'm gonna go to the library soon, thanks

[@Deci_Bella]

I'd go to libraries if it weren't for the homeless people smell. Unfortunately here in NYC that's the reality. 😒

[@kleaver1]

This idea is great. You are great. Thank you so much

[@elysianfields8461]

​@@Deci_BellaI used to love time spent at the library...up North! Here in coastal Florida the libraries have literally been overtaken by the homeless. It's not safe and you're not kidding about the smell! But they really have no place else to go I guess.

[@Deci_Bella]

@@elysianfields8461 Yeah, my sister is near San Diego and I couldn't even take my little nephew to the central library there, because there is a whole homeless encampment in front of it. I was rewatching YOU on Netflix from the beginning recently, and I was just marveling at what an idyllic place the library was in their reality. I *wish* I had a place like that to go to! I would have gone all the time!

[@adamlucas1260]

Needed this video! Does anyone else struggle with organizing and cleaning their room too? Because It's constant for me.

[@tims9434]

Yes. Take little steps to improve it.... My bedroom is sorted but I need to work on the other rooms.

[@sourgreendolly7685]

oh yeah. I can get it all organized but a couple rough days in a row and stuff is all over the place 😂😭

[@alex.povazanec]

maybe you have too much things in it. i had full shelves of things, hanging calendar, pictures all over the place. now i have bare walls with just two hotwheels on a shelf and it makes the room much more simple and not that distracting. ive had a trouble cleaning it, because looking at so many colours and shapes gave me chaos

[@stabletocity3976]

Yep. Ever since I was a small child it’s been my big struggle!

[@SjorsTimmer]

I think there's some other videos specific on this topic. But one good place to start is to make sure that everything you own has a place where it (can) belong. This either means getting more storage space or less stuff. The next rule than becomes that nothing is outside of its designated space for very long. You take it, you use it, you put it back. For this last one you have to assign yourself a time for this task. Personally I try to stick to the rule that before I go to bed everything in the kitchen needs to be in order again for the next day. And also, it took me years of collecting negative evidence to get there, so just keep on trying, one day you'll master it.

[@Caribeque]

You literally make my day with these amazing videos! Keep it up brother 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@silasespersen6569]

I've been watching your videos for a while now, and it's actually insane how much the production value has improved over time. Great job man!

[@smartiesschnewelt]

Fun fact: I started taking care for myself more since our daughter turned 3 years (out of only-mum mode back into woman-mode) and it changed so much for me, my marriage my job… far from perfect but on the right path and your tips on creating the environment gave me a few ideas how to improve even more 😊

[@slagathorpunchinello2482]

Dude, I don’t know if I’ve ever commented on any of your videos, but I have been so grateful for your shared wisdom and I thank you for all the effort and talent that you put into helping others. You do very meaningful work. ❤

[@rikardjansson1504]

Hello Joey, just wanted to say that you and your videos have been a huge inspiration and helped me get my life in order and made it better. Since watching your video on locus of control I quit my industrial job to pursue my dream of becoming a psychologist. Take care, hope all is well. ❤️

[@TheAride133]

Man, I love how these videos have evolved over time Joey. Thanks for keeping it so fresh, informative, gut-busting hilarious (inviting the food into your hose got me good!), and totally hot with those blue light shades. Thanks for the great work and involvement in bettering people's days if not lives. Cheers, man!

[@dianahagen6016]

OMG! I like your videos so much. The content combined with your sense of humour is brilliant! That part with the blue blockers on your head is frenetic🤣

[@kingofbears6999]

I love the mix of comedy in your videos, it makes what you say more memorable as well. You make some pretty funny memes in general as well lol.

[@betterideas]

Thanks King of Bears. Vintage educational films practically meme themselves, they're incredible.

[@oletos7180]

bro you’re single handedly helping me out of depression

[@MelanieMN]

I literally did that today, reorganized my whole floor that I have to myself in our house LOL. Life-changing and actually helps so much for improving mood and getting active

[@ComfortAjibola]

Yes, to everything that was mentioned in this video. I also try to move furniture around every couple of months, to deeply clean and give the room a refreshing look. It's so interesting how moving furniture around or adding something to the room can make you feel different about being in that space. I don't snack on sweet stuff but I always have cucumber and carrots handy because my mouth likes to chew stuff between meals lol.

[@rivostark]

I just felt so stuck in my life and theese types of videos gives me motivation to do things and to feel better. already smashed the sub button ofc

[@bithon5242]

Your example with hockey rick and how it instantly puts your mind in that mindset of just wanting to play hockey resonated with me a lot. I have the exact same experience with the gym, where the moment I enter the gym all the anxiety and doubts about that particular training day dissipates. It's as if my brain just got into a different mode of operation and I'm just ready to go. Same thing for when I have to study, I force myself to go to my uni's library whenever I have to study because the moment I'm there I just start studying with little to no pushback from my brain.

[@saphira122mimi]

I actually love this tips because they are specific I have seen many videos about how the environment shapes our behaviour but no ones actually gives that many practical examples! Good job

[@Markus-iu5is]

This guy is just gold. Thank you Joey, youre helping many people man!

[@_keirraign6543]

I really hope that I someday can call my house, or a house I rent “a closet”. But now I’m leaving in a constantly demolishing dirty smelling student dormitory and have only my bed as a private place (even bathroom and wc are common on the floor) and a small 12 square meters room I share with two guys from my uni… but your advise, especially about food, are just great! They inspire me and I am thankful because I right now can start studying to live better life and be more prepared to more lose and lady later life.

[@gpvelev]

Joey, I'm currently bettering myself in pursuit of a new job. I'm buying that merch as soon as I land that contract! Thank you for inspiring.

[@nightowl3x]

This guy is literally giving us real ideas and guess what it's always works. Im so glad that i found your channel. Thank you

[@Chezame]

Probably Nothing changed my life more the cleaning my room

[@menlo7256]

i laugh everytime i watch your videos, you're tackling a serious problem while making it fun to watch. best subscription decision ever!

[@acejimbo6119]

The humor in this video was amazing keep doing it please !

[@Kthxbye988]

Great message, hate is bad no matter what! This is why people should listen to young people more, the younger generation have a knack for clarity on big issues.

[@AnvilCrawlersGaming]

I'm trying to move out of my apartment, in large part for this reason. Long story short, it's claustrophobic, the neighborhood isn't safe, and my roommates aren't conducive of the lifestyle I want to live. I have little control over my space and make do with what I have, and the environment I'm in isn't exactly worth fighting for. I'm aiming to make this year my next big step, by finding my own place to live and furthering the career I want to pursue. You always manage to drop these videos as I'm right in the middle of the exact situation you're analyzing, and I'm sure that's not too uncommon :) thank you for your videos.

[@arthurcbc1330]

Great work man , every single video it just gets better . Big fan

[@sketchups4672]

5:57 comedy gold! Love it!

[@mrvais]

I had some good laughs throughout this video 😂 something about mixing old footage made this format a joy to watch. Keep up 🙌🏼

[@GoldenMushroom64]

Please keep the videos coming Joey your content is gold

[@lalipereira6577]

i love how it spiralls into a food video

[@despise9255]

Thanks for the video mate, keep up the good work and I hope to see you in my feed more often. Always helpful when you post.

[@Rhamirezz85]

Another fantastic video! Best channel like this on internet. Thank You for being here!

[@its_fergi]

For a healthy grabable food I can highly recommended meal prep. Basically you cook a bunch of food when your not hungry. And when you want to eat you simply grab a container and slap it in the microwave for a couple of minutes.

[@dwighttheowl4309]

This is the best video you have ever made. Great advice, and hilarious use of old PSA's

[@GoldenMushroom64]

This is by far one of your best videos. It’s so true. Just keep your environment clean and tidy, and you’ll be that much more energized and motivated to focus on the most important things because if your room is not cluttered, your mind is not cluttered!!

[@johnmichael_]

Such a simple yet extremely instrumental message, great video!!

[@Nadia-ve6fd]

You saved my life once and now you are doing it again. Thank you.

[@nikolastoner8226]

the editing on this video is perfect. Think of the sand fly. the double bird in the mirror. Love it.

[@MichaelRRyan]

This is brilliant advice on its own, but the practical real world examples really bring the video to another level, nice work!

[@bdhanes]

Really enjoyed the humor and style of this video much more than older videos. Really made me laugh a few times. It's less intense and more human. Well done. Excellent.

[@betterideas]

Thanks so much! I've been too serious too many videos in a row haha

[@Jonatron503]

Always such a great listen. Attractive both inside and out.

[@NTE_]

The jokes were absolutely hilarious in this one! You killed man!

[@jorgelopez-web]

Always inspiring and pushing out of the comfort zone

[@ilyavostretsov]

I'm amazed of how the problems and their solving you're talking about are also my problems at the moment! It's like the Universe hints me every time I need it in my life! Thank you, Joey! The content you create deserves a lot!

[@genzibball]

There should be more Channels like yours. Great content, keep it up!

[@Superfpsvid]

This video has an amazing energy with all those edits and jokes. You really put it all together with the message and self-improvement. But as actual and fun self-improvement, not just a hype.

[@man5893]

I don't even have my own room and my family sleeps together so I'm jealous of those who have their own rooms. However, I'm already accustomed to living like that so I'm fine for now. Our family is also a bit unorganized and almost everytime I wake up, stuffs are on places they should'nt be and I organize it. It's hard to keep it tidy since we don't have individual places to inhabit so it's a mess. But we're getting through it day by day. I'm 18 and I'm on my senior highschool. I'm planning to work at a job and leave our house and be independent after graduating. Hopefully, I'm living a pretty good life in the future and to do that I must focus on what I can do for now. I'm captivated by the teachings of people like Jordan Peterson and this guy here, just learning it won't cut it tho, I need to apply it to my life. Well, Imma get back to what I'm doing then.

[@Gavinnotfound]

sir i really thank you for positing these vids on youtube i did do a lot of bad things in life and now i really regret that after seeing your vid i immediately stop what i was doing in life and focused on you may or maynot read this but it really a small message to deliver for all the big messages that u send through ur videos

[@benjaminfrye7652]

This is something i've never thought of and it is kind of a "aha moment". The state I live in defiantly play a roll in my mood, I've been cleaning and packing up my belongings as i'm moving. Just organizing the clutter has made a difference.

[@betterwithblake]

Always dropping bangers!!! 🔥

[@Edward-ko9pn]

I have to admit on top of the fact that your videos are very motivating and educational sometimes they can be funny. Just some of the ways that you film certain scenes. The special effects, expressions on your face and camera angles bring a smile to my face. Thanks for all your hard work and effort.

[@lukepereirarox]

The editing on this is real good. The funny clips in the middle are reLngood.

[@Darknight526]

Great video Joey!

[@nickshininger]

I was laughing so hard throughout this video. Good job Joey!

[@mattbroaddus4153]

Love the old black and white tv clips!

[@mindfulnesswithmatt]

Our homes are reflections of our inner states; regular chore work is no different than finding some mental clarity.

[@junecash2589]

Best motivational video ever. I laughed the entire way thru. Thank you 😊

[@me-zs7tr]

you're so good at this joey

[@Robin-wb8uw]

Man! I rarely comment on youtube but I truly believe that your content is one of the most valuable on youtube. I like that you dont give some bs advice with no practical use. Instead you actually show us how to implement your tips.

[@DrVenture42]

“The healthy food requires effort.” 😂 FINALLY someone gets it! This is why I love Better Ideas! When the feeling hits me I cook my healthy food all at once. Later when I’m weak and hungry, healthy options are ready.

[@christhornham]

Great video. I really liked this one. Good advice delivered in a clear and easy to understand format.

[@danaehernandez9084]

Probably one of the best videos that you have made. I love your videos man 🙌

[@Veltree]

I loved the sticky corner analogy. I usually keep my residence clean and orderly but there are definitely some problem areas that could use some love.

[@den_lens]

Thank you, Joey!😊

[@Daniplaysrobloxx]

Joey is number 1 when it comes to life-changing advice

[@Outsider_07]

Don’t forget Hamza, Andrew Tate and David Goggins.

[@anggadi1564]

@@Outsider_07 just david goggin

[@ДанилаЛимонов-ж3е]

@@Outsider_07 and adolf hitler

[@CLOYO]

@@Outsider_07 🤡☠️

[@WhoIsJonHarris]

Currently pulling equity out of our home and doing a FULL rehab. Optimizing everything. I want to make this space exactly what we need it to be.

[@sebastianv7568]

Love how you incorporated aspects from Atomic Habits, been reading this lately and have noticed several similarities in your video!

[@tristanortiz-duchesne633]

Definite improvement on the tone of the video. Well paced, the humour is timely and organically introduced into the scenes and script (particularly love the scenes like the fuck you mirror, really lightens the mood) enjoyed every minute of it

[@ertza3011]

You are my favourite KZbinr. Great video!

[@sealwhiskers3515]

The kitchen fridge section made me chuckle so much I love you Joey, I've been inspired to redo my whole desk. Which is meant to be for work, but currently is just a storage unit for everything I don't have a place for. Begone mordor!!

[@khaiderickmafa296]

That honesty on your hoodies ad got. I will be placing an order soon😂😂😂if I don't get my senses back 😅

[@alexvanbussum9787]

Joey, you got a great bald head and even greater advice, appreciate you and your videos

[@Jawuas]

That was such a good video with tangible and relatable examples that it created a downward slope into buying the merch.

[@travisbickle8008]

Joey is enlightened for real for real lol much love & respect .. welcome to Georgia (Caucasia ;) )

[@tracimaxson1247]

Great info and a lot funnier than expected!

[@alexanderklepp]

Your videos really make me think about how to improve life. I agree that environments shape our behaviors.

[@christianoscarpati]

I like to improve my english watching your videos. Your pronuntiation is very clear, the content is interesting and the videos have CC.

[@dust_sucka]

This video came at just the right time for me, thanks!

[@domhiggins]

Bro your actually a fucking legend,, and only 26 aswell!

[@whynotanyting]

1:56 The cinematography reminds me so much of Salvatore Ganacci. Not sure exactly what it is, but I think it's to do with the holding shots on mundane objects and your neutral expression along with fluid movements.

[@Boutys_mom]

How am I supposed to take in this wonderful information,, when you keep cracking me up ?!! I’m gonna have to rewatch again now! Lol

[@Vixenette_5923]

This is all helpful even getting out of a rut . Much to the diffrent things too

[@tntori5079]

XD I just love the little visual shots\gaga in this one. The opening of the door to the food with the big smile 😁. And If I was listening and not watching I would have so missed it.

[@sanaon7453]

My high school teacher once told the class "if your room is a mess, then you see your life as a mess."

[@mg_KEZER]

thank you brother, idk how you think clearly about this stuff, feels like I always have brain fog, but I appreciate you

[@e.szietlow1]

This video was a cinematic masterpiece. Yes, the content was amazing, but what made this video so enjoyable was the cutscenes and the various jokes thru out the video. Keep at it!

[@betterideas]

Glad you enjoyed! I had a lot of fun editing this one

[@robinvictorino1469]

Summary: The video talks about how our environment shapes our behavior and vice versa. It suggests simple tweaks that we can make in our living spaces to create downward slopes into living the lifestyle that we want. For example, the video suggests going room to room and asking ourselves what the goal of each room is and observing all the little features that inhibit that intended purpose. In the bedroom, the goal is probably for sleeping and alternative forms of exercise, so creating a clean, warm, and comforting environment can make sleeping a more enjoyable experience. The video also suggests using blue blockers to avoid the blue light that inhibits our ability to get into deep sleep. In the kitchen, the goal is probably to make eating and cooking healthy food as easy as possible, so we need to make sure that our kitchen is not inhibiting those processes. For example, we can avoid buying junk food and make sure that we have healthy food readily available.

[@TheNormalAlex]

Chatgpt

[@nemekSI]

*I have a very sensitive nose, so Having things not only clean but smelling good is key! Great vid*

[@chikacherrycola9189]

🪲 Joey!!! You Are AMAZING!!! Tell your Mom she did an EXCELLENT job😘😘😘