soft productivity...how to be productive by not being harsh or toxic

[@cres3497]

One thing I'm trying to work on is small habits, not perfection. If on Monday I have a cup of tea, on Tuesday I meditate, on Wednesday I get up late but chose to be mindful on the bus to school, its all OKAY. I've tried to wake up early each day and drink tea and meditate and do yoga, but it isn't sustainable. Working with how the day is going and doing what is best is how I've found real growth.

[@HINDZSIGHT]

this is grace , beautiful

[@cybergiana]

this is an amazing strategy and idea ty

[@escapingtunnels]

I love this so much, I feel like I've been burning myself out lately, I've been trying to take a similar approach hope you're doing great on your journey

[@cres3497]

@Escaping-Tunnels Yea! I got the notification for this comment at the right time, actually, it forced me to come back and look at my comment. I woke up at 1pm today and felt very angry and frustrated with myself. But yk what, its okay! Maybe my body needs some extra sleep. And I'll keep doing good things for myself for the day.

[@lazarustoliver]

🔥

[@woods8555]

Yes. Love this theme. I’m committed to a life of gentleness and ease. It feels like a way to honor not only myself but my ancestors. With this mindset I’ve been able to accomplish wildly intense moments like giving painless birth (twice). Becoming a runner. Getting my ideal job as a video editor. All while flowing with the river, downstream, slowly, mindfully, sweetly, easily. I Will never rise and grind.

[@NextLvlAscension]

Def happy for you. A lot of people out here are trying to help but doing it ways that seem way too aggressive. Like who hurt you lol. And it just causes more anxiety and stress. I believe we should move like water and just flow.

[@escapism2479]

That is so beautiful🪷

[@DeePeeZee]

I relate to this comment so hard. Also, I am trying to learn how to be an editor but I'm also learning not to pressure myself into it. Cause when I feel pressure, I cease learning. Is there a program you reccomend on video editing?

[@kavadiKagirinai]

💖 this for you!

[@alternateVSNS]

If you don't mind me asking, how did you commit ? What were your inspirations ? Thank you :)

[@DaisyAruba]

Like every hour is a flower. And one day you’ll have a bouquet. Then you’ll have people giving you bouquets. Celebrating you with you. And gardens where you can make your own bouquets and help someone else see each hour as a flower; that’ll become a bouquet.

[@glamdawling]

Beautiful 💐

[@KingKhiddoxYuneek]

I swear I’ve finally come to conclusion that sometimes the best thing to do is nothing at all. Some days you just gotta be “lazy”. Some days you gotta rest but never beat yourself up over it cause it’s a necessity to get wherever you need/want to go.

[@neaterbean]

As a perfectionist who wants to do creative work for a living, this video felt like a safe, warm hug. Thank you ♥️

[@pamdorabypami]

perfect timing, i literally prayed to God last night to help me stay consistent, disciplined, and focused. Here you come with guidance. Thank you Hindsight for your wisdom and thank you Lord for answering my prayer ❤️

[@bathsaltzombies8855]

When the algorithm becomes God's answer

[@KingHendrixxx]

Hindz was the answer to my prayer as well. Lord I thank you

[@anima6035]

I need this after finding myself saying "pain is weakness leaving the body" and "sleep when dead" unironically in the same week 🙃

[@Gracevii]

The aesthetics of this video is insane! content, sounds, topic, coherence, and audiobooks literally everything is so inspiring. Whenever I miss your videos and podcast I believe you are going to offer something that is worth the wait and will be on repeat for a while whatever that is. Just know for sure Hindz that just you sitting there and talking literally about anything with your cup of tea is touching the hearts of people all around the world. It is you, rather than what you can bring to the world only. You are the gift!.

[@kimmortaltheartist]

thank you fam. i extremely appreciate this. was in a downward spiral until i listened to this.

[@SonicDruid1]

The goddess knows when you make a commitment. Love + commitment = devotion. Devotion is the key to a fulfilling life ❤️

[@Lovereems]

I’ve been seeing a common theme recently with KZbin content creators pushing this narrative that you must work hard & push your limits. Somehow I got sucked into this mindset & for the past 2 weeks I had been riddled with pressure & stress. This was the reminder I needed to get me back into flow, which has ALWAYS worked for me. Thank you 💙

[@leahmanderson594]

I don’t think I’ve ever come across a video as helpful on KZbin. I’ve been in such a depressive state and procrastinating on everything by doing nothing all day. I felt pressured to be perfect which made me not want to do anything. After taking a shower and putting on this video I feel so inspired. Definitely pushing me to get stuff done in a softer way to celebrate myself and prioritize self care.

[@keanuvillanueva8128]

It took me a such a long time to realize that my inner voice is toxic and hard on myself. Thank you so much for this.

[@DaisyAruba]

Yea limbo of doing nothing is where I’ve been. Although I’ve been listening to audio books, working out for 3 years again, getting back into shape. Not falling off for more than 3 months. However my dog just had surgery that was intense and I am round the clock watching her. Can not be an excuse to not be my best self it is more of a blessing to go back and not fall off but going back with grace is where I feel like a wimp. Loser. Knowing I’m not. But I acknowledge that feeling as what it is. And learning to let it go.

[@KingKhiddoxYuneek]

I swear I’ve finally come to conclusion that sometimes the best thing to do is nothing at all. Some days you just gotta be “lazy”. Some days you gotta rest but never beat yourself up over it cause it’s a necessity to get wherever you need/want to go.

[@gothboi4ever]

That camera swap @ 0:48 really freaked me out lol

[@KryzzGaming]

Soft productivity sounds soooooo good to me! It is pretty hard for me to balance all my interests, hobbies and daily chores, because I see all these people at youtube or other social media platforms. I see one youtuber training with their high drive dog on every walk, for every meal and in between. Then I see a data analysis youtuber saying: peactice this and that and in 6 months 10 hours a day you will be in your new data analysis job. Another youtuber tells me to listen to an audio book in every second of my free time (while cooking, eating, cleaning up, ...). Another one tells me about their spiritual journey and that I just need to eat without any content, meditate for 1 hour a day, ... I do not blame the youtubers for their content. I have to balance all my imterests. Only I know who I am and what I want. This video resonates with me SOOOO MUCH! Especially the concept of doing something for 1 hour a day but with full focus. It is possible to balance out all my interests. But I have to stop comparing myself to 4 or 5 full time youtubers with completely different goals and livestyles!

[@1nONLY_DRock]

I am my own worst critic and I beat myself up all the time for underachieving. I grind hard, I work almost nonstop, when I'm not working I'm doomscrolling and not working on the things I used to love. I've definitely lost sync. It's having an adverse effect on my mental health and I feel like each day I'm walking towards my own execution. I think your video is exactly what I needed to hear.

[@aulday]

Writing my first book, between being a sole charge dad atm. It's hard to fit the hours in but I am 1000% committed in those 1 hour per day sessions. Really appreciated hearing that section 🙏

[@bamber4757]

Honestly same-- I am an Art Director in the Ad Industry. Good money but as you say, unnecessary hierarchy and stress. I get it. I don't even vibe with commercialism and consummation like that. But I love creating. And i'm finding out what that looks like now. Love this. The whole message.

[@nataliemoonstone]

Set a goal, set the reward - and then claim it 🤳👏🎬 Whole new perspective, I’m ready to implement this one ❤

[@nataliemoonstone]

Thank you

[@braelyncarey3356]

this is exactly what i needed right now. im 16 years old and have been playing for a soccer team for the past year. ive been starting to get recruited by colleges and gaining recognition from a lot of different clubs. but i've been falling into a toxic cycle of comparing myself with the 16 year olds that are on the national team right now. i feel like i will never be good enough to be able to be where they are at, and i often feel like im falling behind. i should learn to be grateful for the things that i have but it often gets clouded by the idea that im not doing enough. this has helped me open my eyes and hopefully be more proud of myself moving forward. thanks hindz!

[@franceszhang]

Hey Hindz, thank you for your videos. Your voice soothes me, your contents speaks to me, and your energy is such a vibe. It's eye-opening to have your presence in an era full of chaos, fast pace. Appreciate you.

[@Updog89]

Bless you, I needed to hear this. I was not built to withstand grinding. It’s evokes a harshness, violence and degradation that I refuse to do to myself anymore. I need to let go of the mindless shame and guilt I’ve been brainwashed to have over my inability to “grind”. I can rise to challenges and meet my own needs just fine without grinding myself into dust. Harmony indeed!

[@princesslacson6291]

I'm crying, thank you. I'm in the point in my life where nothing works out and I don't really know what to do. Thank you for giving me clarity and hope.

[@KatieLazo]

I have come back to this video after almost a year and a half of you posting it to say that this changed my life. I have been so divinely guided by Rick Rubin's book after your recommendation, he's my new guru and Bible now too. Thank you so much for sharing this video when you did

[@itzelgallegos5381]

I have recently decided to get sober and that means starting to take care of myself and doing what I used to love and this video just popped up on my feed. Perfect timing.

[@CWLCREATIVES177]

As a content creator, this is a master class of the soul and mind. Bravo! Continues to sharpen me daily

[@KZesty]

This is much needed! I talk all the time about how the mainstream has such an unhealthy grind mindset.

[@nael_tm]

Yes, thank you for talking about this! I'm trying to live life slowly and go at my own pace because I've already been burnt out. I'm currently doing a Masters and I'm trying to still make time for things I enjoy doing like reading or cooking, and I also try to sleep enough and have some time to relax daily, because I believe that's how I can actually get this Masters done well, by taking care of myself as well. If I spend 2 hours cooking on the same day I have to hand in an assingment, that's totally fine, I don't beat myself up for it and I remain calm, I'll get it done eventually, but I'll also eat nourishing food that day. If I can't work from 9pm because I'm tired, that's fine too. If I need a day or two of ignoring all of my modules, I do so, and I don't feel guilty for it, or if I work on different assingments just for 1 or 2 hours a day, that's also great, I struggle to focus so usually that's the most I can do, and it's still great, I do get things done eventually. I now try to respect my body and mind more.✨

[@queenna1229]

Thank yo for sharing 🫶🏾 I will be starting school soon so your perspective is just what I needed ❤

[@judahbabymadethis]

I’d take a break from something, and I noticed that I always come back better than before. Never realized it as soft productivity though!

[@kaseygrace1396]

There’s a song in one of my favorite musicals that really focuses on this theme / these ideas. “On The Right Track” from Pippin, it’s a really awesome jazzy song where the sort of MC/host character teaches the protagonist to trust the process and understand he’s “on the right track” and that’s all he needs to be.

[@chloeme3589]

This was good to hear! After three weeks on sleep deprivation, pursuing my craft (music production, singing, rapping, song-writing) 8 hours a day besides my job and both feeling and knowing I do a lot and I do great yet still having this stressful fire in me driving me to do more and more, canceling sleep out - this was great. I'm practicing going to sleep early and waking up early now, so I can use this passionate drive while not sacrificing my sleep and health.

[@mellygirl3397]

I am currently listening to the creative act by Rick Rubin and I also have declared this powerful book to be my new bible! Rick is talking about more than just "How to make music" He is outlining the musicians way of life and how to fully embody the creative process and I find this approach to be a lot more sustainable in the long run and very empowering. Thank you for making these videos, I've started listening to them when I wake up and it always puts me in the best place throughout the day! 💗💗💗

[@mckennahaley]

Hindz, you’ve truly broaden my perspective with this one. I’m in awe, thank you. I’m usually a silent listener/viewer, but the way your video just helped me to shift my perspective about what commitment looks like and the amount that’s achievable in just an hour per day - thank you!

[@kflecha1]

Did I said that I adore his content, always so inspiring ❤🙌🏽✨ positive vibes to everybody here ✨🙌🏽

[@dlo-i8l]

Wow… everything you’ve said im currently or have been through. And I have to say this period for me right now. I’ve felt a lot of transition into a whole lot better energy… amen to you much love

[@BoundlessInDivineTime]

“Learn to simply commit and you will reap the rewards as you go” Ase Thank you 💛

[@kpopdancekingdom1235]

Thank you for this video. I needed it. My thoughts of work was always to hustle. Don’t stop creating until you get there. And I kept wondering why I wanted to stop. I kept overwhelming myself to the point where I would stop all together. I realized yesterday that I have to live my life too. And then my sibling sent me this video to watch. I always felt like I had to get to a certain milestone before relaxing in any way. And I know that is wrong now. I will do this! 🎉❤

[@designedbyamirah6172]

Same ❤❤❤

[@throughtheotherside420]

Thank you HINDZ 🖤

[@piercefiction]

Hindz, I needed to hear this message so bad, my friend. Thank you. I feel like for the first time in months I can finally breathe again.

[@soliee-s03a]

What a timing lol! Right when I was thinking, I want to be a normal achiever, by being productive in my ways and doing things genuinely. Not being a high achievers when it drives me anxious, makes me feel alienated and definitively makes me feel I have to be someone else in order to be productive and successful. Softness can be energizing and that’s a great reminder. You are the cool and wise guiding uncle we all need!

[@rebeccamercado3305]

Beautiful message. Thank you for showing me it’s ok to live for ME

[@bbeth9910]

First of all… your voice is heaven. Second of all, this term is calming and really helps. Thanks for making this video ❤

[@itsjenvo]

A message from the universe through you, really appreciate your energy 🥰

[@amygirl9534]

Whoa, this came up randomly in my feed. The concept of Kaizen ...game changer, especially for HSP personalities. Thanks!

[@kavadiKagirinai]

Wow, I told myself I would prioritize family and enjoying life. I have HUGE dreams and goals. However, I'm no longer concerned with reaching society's vision of "success."

[@Djscrewisthegoat]

This is clutch! I've been looking for ways to find balance between work and giving myself grace. Progress over perfection.

[@whitneyforbess]

I think this is the first time i picked one of your videos when it was an hour old.. something about this makes me feel like I am one of the people this vid specifically was created for ❤ thanks Hindz, brother from another mother ❤❤

[@stevenpieternella5507]

This video was so necessary, I struggle with this issue so much to where i withhold good things for myself or don’t celebrate my progress because i “didn’t do enough” or because I’m not “there yet”. Thank you for making this video and helping me get a better perspective.

[@naegonzalez8926]

you’re so amazing! been having anxiety due to school and this helped me tremendously! wonderful soul brother! bless!

[@mattbizzle-saxophoneplayer6316]

Such a fresh and wholesome approach to work. Definitely vibing with these ideas and this was such a timely reminder to just chill, trust the process and enjoy the ride. Thank you for your energy!

[@Livingindecibels]

Even the Ad was soothing Thank you so much for this Hindz❤️❤️

[@Fear_Therapy]

Thank you for reminding us that in order to succeed we don’t need to be toxic or harsh ❤

[@lovelylina431]

your videos always bring me back down to reality, you are a blessing

[@stephencoxbass]

I used to stronghold myself into making a video each week. I burned out...now I'm forced to adopt this mindset, and I'm grateful. If I don't finish something by a deadline, I am ok with extending it. The next step is splitting the tasks into smaller daily tasks. This video is a great reminder. Thank you!

[@spidermaaan653]

progress is the real perfection.

[@Bookedoncharity]

I really needed this video. I have been so overwhelmed lately

[@IsitheScribe]

Glad I stumbled upon this. Soft productivity is the way forward. Thanks brother

[@ayerion]

I needed this a lot right now, theres no doubt my hamster wheel has become toxic on more than one occasion in the past couple years

[@fabiovaldesaraneda2012]

this videos just came at the exact point on my life, as an artist i feel sometimess i dont recognize my efforts and i go into a vicious circle of toxic productivity, ty for this video mate it helps me a lot on my mindfulness develop.

[@andreanavarro7]

You dropped so many gems in this video. Grateful for this channel 🙏🏽✨

[@jmxundefeated7027]

Something drew me to this video and YES the message was much needed fr. Thank you for the wisdom and it’s always such a pleasant audiovisual experience on this channel. Bless up

[@johnliebau8276]

Wildly relevant right now and really hit on all the levels. Really appreciate this video glad I came across it.

[@TheBashful0ne]

I started making changes in my life & i couldn't be happier. I started waking up earlier & i stopped watching porn. Finding this video was a blessing as my next step is to stay productive yet not burn out.

[@kimberlylopez1757]

As much as I agree and enjoy your channel. In the past, you threw yourself into a career that later you found wasn't your passion. So there's also a key thing of going for things, pursuing and then fine tuning to suit your passion / lifestyle. You are probably very much enjoying your platform, but it took you throwing yourself into work that you didn't like just to fine tune and enjoy yourself now. I needed this video this morning. Keep doing what you do.

[@TilikaVispute]

15:16 DAAMMMMMNNNNN!!!!!!! I'd been doing so but feeling guilty to follow my excitement and now I shall not feel guilty anymore. ❤

[@emmastafford770]

Always grateful for your msg and the divine timing it comes in. I have been feeling a little unbalanced lately, 1 extreme to the other! It's great to be reminded to take it easy and simple, love & progress is the beautiful Journey. Bless, much love 🌈 Heinz.

[@aandm7772]

Omg. I have the same situation with the PTSD thing. My body is like afraid to act on those goals because of the way it was in the past. I never heard someone say that before, that’s an incredibly interesting concept and I wonder if more experience that

[@albertostang]

This episode with little voice excerpts from your references was fire! Loved it

[@hannahpick1079]

This is so easy to digest and applicable ... thank you so much, I needed this before I go back to school

[@dollary9046]

this is such an amazing episode. I have been dealing with insomnia and then having to show up for the world is hard. Thank you for your authenticity

[@melissagitts]

I'm honestly for you coming to Kenya 🇰🇪, you can really impact so many young people

[@esmeedream4962]

I didn't realise how much I needed to hear this. Thank you

[@hebamagdi5569]

Absolutely needed to hear this!!! ❤❤❤

[@caitlinmanning1292]

I wish I had someone DJing my life like this~ Such a vibe

[@pumigarnet]

I am so grateful that your video popped on my feed. I've been having a hard bunch of weeks lately, so I've found your video to be something very calming and grounding. Thank you for making it, I picked up a lot of useful thoughts that I will surely come back to later. Blessed be.

[@DamitryProkopchuk]

A very insightful and practical video and all the ideas are told in a very understandable and kind way. Thank you for this!

[@dimplz43]

OMG Preach Hindz 🙌🏾✨ Another beautiful session 🙏🏿 You truly know what your listeners need - Jah Bless

[@KENFINITY_3K]

Serendipity is the chorus to life’s infinite song… over the last few months KAIZEN has been something I’ve been resonating with - lo and behold, @HINDZ mentions it in yet another one of his dope ass videos 🙏🏾❤️ gotta adore the Beloved

[@bella-rb6xn]

perfect timing as always!! i'm studying for my midterms right now and lately i've been feeling anxious and have been really hard on myself, pressuring myself into getting higher marks than i had last semester. i definitely need to be softer and gentler with myself, i needed this

[@kaymoneyl8787]

Your voice is so soothing thank you for the positivity 🤍

[@FatalError-XIII]

I enjoy the vibes you give off, and this is my first time coming across your content.

[@stephanieromero6495]

I was so upset today.. totally raging and you just eased my heart❤ thank you for being you

[@cynth14]

Needed to hear this one today! This past weekend I wanted to catch up on work from my FT job (my choice). Initially, I was going to begin with this task and my energy was just not directing towards this. I shifted this time to begin with personal work at a coffee shop and such a huge difference. I got into that flow state 🌊I was then able to tackle my to-do's from FT job. It's so important to listen to our bodies. 💕

[@hayleyhawkins]

New fave channel, so impressed with your attention to details. The best vibe 💖

[@TrishTV1]

9:13 Definitely becoming more in tune with audiobooks too! Really taking a closer look and taking better care from inside out. Been trying to find balance. Thanks so much for this message 🙏🏾 Right on time 🙌🏾 4/15🎉♈️

[@sidth__]

I just want you to know that you are part of my healing. Thank you for all the wisdom you have shared! ❤

[@nicolasb.henry294]

This is actually my commitment I work on my projects between one and two hours everyday and it works! It is just like every practice once you have your routine and discipline you are on the right move. I love your videos!!

[@beautystar2535]

What if I don’t know my goals? What makes me happy. I worry that that’s a bad thing. I just graduated college and am so lost still. I feel like everyone has their goals and their passions figured out and I just don’t. I just want to be financially stable and happy, fulfilled. I guess that’s my goal.

[@typatheo]

I resonate with this !

[@kadu51044]

Good to have you back in my life. Needed to hear this. Since I got laid off, it's been a weird space this time around. I've been here before, but this time was different. Even though I am not excited about going back to work soon because I feel I won't have time to commit to my own goals, it was good to be reminded that I do have an hour that I can commit, and I just need to remember that. So, thanks.

[@q.bea_]

Hindz, you truly nourish the soul🌿. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@DivineKing1x]

My Harmony over everything I really felt that message

[@nathalialovati]

Oh my god, I’m absolutely amazed by the experience you’ve created. And great content, I’m very aligned to this internal process of letting go what my life and productivity should be to reconnect with myself and what my soul really craves

[@Angel_HippieCityHealing]

Whoooeeee! I needed to have this vibe enter my life. I have been working on a new project and I have been slipping back into old habits that I know do not serve me. Thank you for the reminder that I flourish when just being myself. Hugs💕✨

[@heliologist4216]

Just clicked on this video and I’m in love with the vibe!! The chillness! I literally relaxed immediately, this video is going to be so good I already know :)

[@themichael3105]

Thanks for getting rid of my anxiety.

[@memgn]

Appreciate this message and appreciate you for delivering it!

[@nydiaportillo734]

I really needed to hear this message today. Love this video. ❤

[@Caroline-gw6gl]

Your videos are so calming and grounding!! Thank u!!!✨