How a student changed her study habits by setting goals and managing time | Yana Savitsky | TEDxLFHS

You never know how much time you really have until you start to use it. Are you as efficient and productive as you can be? High school junior Yana Savitsky shares how the Pomodoro method changed the way she thinks and acts towards her work, allowing her to make the most of her time and achieve her goals. Yana Savitsky is a sophomore at Lake Forest High School. Taking rigorous academic courses at the AP and honors level, she is constantly flooded with strenuous assignments. Outside of academics, however, Yana has a passion for storytelling and helping others, whether it is visually, through the lens of a camera in New Media, or speaking out for social change and volunteering. Nonetheless, Yana seeks to efficiently and effectively complete her coursework, and even excel in it through maximizing her time with the Pomodoro Method, conveniently the topic of her TED talk. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@danielsuhash9680]

you never know how much time you wasted untill you start using it ...... well said

[@purpleworld8391]

Idk why but this comment is depressing 😶

[@yoyashuyo3485]

21 years

[@adreequeen6326]

It is so true tho... The same thing happens to me too.

[@ItsME0108]

Right 😭

[@saphiazaman2400]

@@noahperez6427 wait yeah same wtf

[@Money_Making_Mentality]

There's a book called Hidden Time Wealth, and it talks about how using some secret techniques, you can overcome procrastination and accomplish anything in life. It's not just a bunch of empty promises; it's the real deal.

[@jaiveersingh6494]

Ohh.. did she give her talk during pomodoro break...

[@bhavyapatel191]

it's not pomdoro it's pomodoro

[@jaiveersingh6494]

Bhavya Patel Agreed.😅😅

[@alihabib1635]

*give

[@magogo5905]

Jaiveer Singh nice said

[@sashimiii955]

her*

[@daydarasensei12]

Her productiveness lasted for an hour..... And she dares saying that she easily gets distracted 😩 My attention span is around 3 minutes giiiirl 😭

[@recklessamateur9282]

I can relate. But white noise helps and getting noisy people out of the room and locking it too. But I don't follow through due to lack of motivation.

[@STP981]

Me too

[@Personal_Info8]

I can’t focus for an hour, after a few minutes, my brain would already be somewhere else. There’s always something bothering me so I can barley focus. Just a little bit of homework makes me tired and upset, even if I finish my homework, I still get bad grades.

[@SolarioGD]

@@Personal_Info8 me too but I don't get bad grades that often

[@emilytustin4540]

If that’s accurate you need medication or less stress or both.

[@benthomas6164]

Who came for inspiration for studying during corona

[@isoracristinachannel2941]

Me :

[@manikaverma4054]

It sucks

[@anandmehto2542]

@@manikaverma4054yeah but I like quaratine 😁 now nobody force me to do anything.

[@blahblahshutup6024]

I have my medical entrances next month and I needed some motivation lol

[@gao_yuan]

Haha when staying at home, "study" seems to be a word I don't know.

[@becki7968]

Legend say she did this during her break

[@parwathreddy5336]

LMAO

[@gagegarber244]

literally what she said

[@Face256]

😂😂

[@강유민-q4v]

Yeah it’s amaziiiingggggggg

[@nfactorrules]

Came here to study during quarantine period of corona virus 🦠outbreak.

[@fastrackz1449]

Same

[@jasminesidhu2611]

Me too

[@zin8651]

the same

[@ram333]

Me too !

[@gao_yuan]

Same.

[@cigdemnurayaz3379]

If you are distracted quickly, this technique is not suitable for you. In this case, it will be a better technique to work longer and take longer breaks.

[@taetaeimagoodboy5895]

What take longer breaks...or not take longer breaks...that's what that girl said I guess

[@lanaoday45]

I disagree with this as I get distracted so easily but when using the pandora method it motivates me to finish the paragraph or page that I have started before my timer rings

[@cigdemnurayaz3379]

@@lanaoday45 Our habits are diffirent like our preferences 😊

[@unknown-kn4uf]

I study in 4 hours block

[@laststardust6298]

agreed. For me,pomodoro technique doesn't work at all. five mins break never feels enough and I end up procrastinating. So I study for 50 mins and take a 10 mins break.

[@aldrinseanpereira140]

I study for 25 minutes and take a 10 minute break. It works so well that i am shocked. Terrific hack to do work. As long as I'm doing some work it doesn't matter how many pomodoros i do or how much time i take as a break.

[@rc-tb4im]

My fourth grade teacher would put these everyday in school to help us. At first I didn’t realize the importance and the lessons of these videos, but as the year went by, I started to pay more attention to the videos and have helped me along the way. I am now in 9th grade and I’m still watching these videos! Especially during COVID!!!

[@sarahzahir5582]

The only problem is the break.5 min break is enough to make you distracted.I suggest if you feel like working keep working.And then after finishing your session combine those 5 minutes and take a long break.

[@shantanukumar156]

Perfectly said... I believe the same

[@MichaelAivaliotis]

This system is not for you since you can obviously focus. But for those that get distracted easily, it gets the distraction out of the way at scheduled intervals.

[@rfcalm]

When you are running a marathon, if you feel thirsty, it's too late

[@vaibhavarduino]

rightO

[@hollyb6877]

@@MichaelAivaliotis i get distracted easily but i also feel what the original commenter was saying - while i often get easily distracted, when i’m lucky enough to start being able to focus, that 5 minute break would sometimes distract me. but that doesn’t mean the pomodoro technique isn’t useful for me, because it can help me focus in the first place

[@rarestuff1859]

Anyone else who's supposed to be studying right now but somehow ended up on KZbin is now watching this 😂

[@NielsonLucas]

True.

[@asogwajoy6178]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️😁

[@murugaveltr3482]

I am 😂

[@berryberrybear2395]

True lol

[@GabrielRamos-iw1ek]

Me that it's not

[@jamaeacosta7379]

What a coincidence that I am listening to this while doing chores on my 5 min break from a Pomodoro. Now, that feels so rewarding!!!

[@mugdhavaidya6849]

Wow!¡

[@rohit.p63]

Some people enjoy 25min and study 5min 😂😂😂😂😂 during lockdown especially

[@sb2060]

Hey, that's better than no studying at all!

[@minotisaikia8208]

That some people is me

[@rohit.p63]

@@yogeshlakshman8488 thanks for advice but I have my schedule

[@cheekykiddo2705]

You're mentioning me 😂😂

[@manasvikavia2533]

I am some people

[@kuldeepnarayanminj]

I am using pomodoro, so I can tell that it is one of the best method to study and stay focussed. just downlaod pomodoro app in your phone and use it wisely. thankyou yana , I knew about pomodore but never applied , but your video motivated me to just try 1 pomodoro shot, and here,I am today, still continuously using pomodoro daily for past 3 months.

[@sindhujalincykumar9351]

Wow what other methods helped u concentrate for long hours do tell us

[@sdr8316]

Same feeling bro!

[@taetaeimagoodboy5895]

Thank u brother our society need people like u

[@bhavya8298]

Good to hear, time to give it a shot. Good luck😄

[@ciannacoleman5125]

Lol I just started doing this for my summer class! 20 on 5 of and then spending those 5 minutes tidying or cleaning my room which was a mess. It truly works because it builds in the mental break your mind needs to avoid wandering. Personally I also have a notebook on hand for those random thoughts I want to pursue once my 20min of study time is up

[@manuelasette3680]

and here I am, procrastinating watching a video about not procrastinating lol but now I really wanna go back to work

[@anakhalibegashvili9350]

Did you go back?😂

[@maisamashrequi5392]

but can you tho? can you go back to work? thats my question

[@nisha3694]

Hey guys I am amazed by this technique. I have been following this technique for 20 days and I feel very productive and it is very effective to focus on studies.

[@yashitaberry9683]

I totally agree with the first part of what she said.. I find it so hard to focus sometimes.... let's see if this method helps me in any ways

[@wafa2075]

So, did the pomodoro technique help you study more efficiently?

[@yashitaberry9683]

@@wafa2075 ya well.. m not sure it did.. I feel that 25 mins is too less a time to spend on study in one go nd 5 mins is too less a break.. It didn't fit well with me.. I think working spontaneously without distractions should work d best.. just try keeping ur phone away..trust me..it does wonders when it comes to studies..

[@reemabdullah9905]

@@yashitaberry9683 I totally agree with you, I tried this technique, but it did not work because 5 min a break is nothing and I can not push myself to go back to my disk to study again. For me a prefer 30 to 40 min a break after one hour of studying. :)

[@kiranzafar5685]

@@yashitaberry9683 、。

[@raiden4171]

@@yashitaberry9683 You can also increase it by 5 each time you want it to be longer!

[@uprightnesseziukwu8283]

This method makes you read haphazardly. When you try to reach a particular time when reading, you tend to move fast and forward - neglecting mistakes you've made while reading and not going back to re-read in order to clarify somethings or neglecting the principle of repetition of key points so they can stick into your head.

[@aarthi6089]

I agree to this strongly.

[@potato168]

You could change it to your liking though. Instead of 25/5 you could do 45/10 or 45/15. What I often do is that I still go slow and after the timer is over, I don’t take a break until I’m done with that page or problem.

[@reta7896]

One of my dreams to stand in.This stage :-) =)

[@parths6865]

Yea, on my speech :D

[@sakshisah1262]

Hope to see you! 😊 best wishes from me

[@smilepme]

All the best

[@znababbas1351]

YOU CAN.

[@IbrahimKhan-gv6cw]

I hope you stand on this stage and make a positive impact on the world. :D

[@olivermarianoblazquez9244]

Me: Watching vídeos of how to be productive Also Me : Not paying attention to the video Conclusion: All I do is waste my time

[@naishabansal7913]

Everybody id=s like that broo idk when will corona goooo

[@malemchanu743]

🙋

[@ashketchum1234-kill]

Same here🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@milkbread3446]

I feel attacked

[@g-wm6392]

changing your self-narrative would be of better help to you than these videos actually

[@MakaarimOSherrin]

The way Hidden Time Wealth dives into the concept of productivity is mind-blowing. Hidden Time Wealth tips are pure gold, and I wish more people knew about them.

[@PetroniaTimothy]

Hidden Time Wealth is so unique. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard about it sooner. It’s amazing how life-changing this can be for anyone battling procrastination.

[@JF098]

I set goals and can't even bother to follow through because I don't care enough.

[@Nurinaa123]

true af 😭

[@shrutishejule8148]

Same bro..

[@marco.bl17]

You don‘t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great :)

[@AliHamza-ow8zf]

Same 🥺

[@samsiahabdullah9164]

Yes.. Especially if we are self taught n have other responsibilities like household chores. eg. If you dont cook you dont eat. And having to use this gadget for apps. Try not to shut your workbook until your bedtime.

[@02230223tre]

She spoke to my heart 😩❤️. Lord knows I can procrastinate

[@ikhlasse_k6938]

"You never know how much time you really have until you start to use it "😍😍

[@karunakv9979]

Well, today I got to know the name for the study method I have been following!! She is right; it's effective. The tick tick thing reminds you- "time waits for none."

[@annaserobyan1453]

Yana's talk on the Pomodoro method resonated with me. I've been facing similar issues with focus and burnout. Her journey and positive outcomes have motivated me to try the technique myself. I relate to her struggles, and hearing about the improvement in her productivity gives me hope for my own study habits. Thanks for sharing, Yana! Looking forward to trying out the Pomodoro method. 👏🕒

[@AlbertinaBirtwistle]

Discovering Hidden Time Wealth has been one of the best things I've done for my productivity. It feels like I’ve finally cracked the code to overcoming procrastination.

[@kierckcarlocanuday6511]

This video has something very useful especially for students like me who faces enormous struggles on how to manage time productively when doing school works. I'm positive now on how to do it. Thanks!

[@holypurple7410]

I have poor English .so l came to comments and saw what others say😭😭😭. Thanks for person who comment here😄😄😄.

[@happycamper4734]

Your English is quite good! It takes a lot of courage to write a youtube comment in a language you aren't fluent in. Well done!

[@holypurple7410]

@@happycamper4734 Wow thank you😍,Now l am improved a lot in English while lockdown...😁😁😁

[@starfire73]

@Widened Putin yeah!

[@RenauldClemont]

I've been experimenting with Hidden Time Wealth, and wow, the results speak for themselves. It's a game changer for anyone struggling with procrastination.

[@fidyasbabane8495]

I used this channel to improve my english and i really got benefit not only in english i got alot of information thanks❤️

[@zleopatra]

The general idea is to work and take breaks in way that creates a routine. Because it's only with routine and consistent work/focus that you can achieve something and be productive. Everyone knows that, but the problem is someone thinks they can get away with minimal work=more leisure time. I've been both the straight A-student and the C-student. When I was the A-student I had a plan and a routine. When C-student I just procastinated and crammed last minute. Now I am a B-student, which means I have an optimal level of routine.

[@sdr8316]

Wow i get motivated with this vid. I actually went here because my friend asked me to do hee homework, well she seek help so i kinda help her with her online class. She asked me if i can help her do a narrative report regarfing this vid and wow i see myself getting motivated with this vid and start practicing Pomodoro Method. Kudos!

[@cydneyblanchard3061]

idk how yall are watching this by yourselves. I'm only here because a teacher assigned us to do it.

[@lucasopstad3512]

Fr

[@vincentlouiseramos5876]

Same

[@fakhranoreen8162]

Same here

[@Halo_ultra]

exactly, my AVID teacher

[@clariczka]

i am using pomodoro since my exam week and it helps me so. much. its unbelievable

[@airplanemode2.o42]

I believe if you really want something, nothing can stop you from having it.

[@parkiwanpark]

Oops I just watched this 5:07 long ted talk in my break! Too late to start a new Pomodoro!

[@sanyam9484]

Watch at 1.25× 😂

[@alejoiiiovalles9906]

The talk starts at 0:12

[@AkinaIshizaki]

Hidden Time Wealth blew my mind. I’ve shared it with friends, and they’re all amazed at how much more productive they've become.

[@ritiorlandosaremybae3164]

woah i love how she gave the speech during her pomodoro break,i literally got goosebumps lmao love it

[@NatalineJ]

Friends, go to Screen Time in your iphone settings>>App Limits>> and set the timer to your liking. This helped my friend and I a lot.

[@mehek9593]

gave me goosebumps when she said my break is over.

[@jyotsnanakshatraramesh3145]

Wow! She had delivered this speech in her break!! Salute to you.

[@aryanpilley1919]

that five minutes break after every 25 minutes is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy long my problem:NO BREAK EXISTS FOR 5 MINUTES

[@ishankulkarni3542]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rhushikeshnigudkar7520]

Same

[@monikakumari2658]

Same here

[@gunjanmandaliya]

Use apps like to-do promodoro and list your tasks and customise your promodoro and break timings! It will definately help you

[@noorenshaikh3643]

In the last u nailed it! It was a little shocking but great job with your monologue. You didn't even hesitate a little, which is commendable.

[@DemonicIntegrity]

I love the pomodoro method, tho I modify it to be 45 minutes of work and 25 of break. Shout out to my classmates also watching this speech as apart of our comm 105 test

[@pratyushatri8248]

I can relate to this so much. Well said every student must try pomodoro method who can’t manage their time properly👍🏻👍🏻

[@purvirajpurohit6060]

Does it REALLY work? Is it worth a try?

[@pratyushatri8248]

Purvi Rajpurohit Yes definitely give it a try i would suggest you to keep a journal and write on it just before sleeping. Because you will ultimately feel very satisfied and happy to see your goals being achieved day by day. And one thing more Most Important- Start Today don’t wait for Tomorrow

[@purvirajpurohit6060]

@@pratyushatri8248 thanks

[@amccoymath4111]

I love the pomodoro method. I also use my breaks to get chores done. I might also prep for a meal I'm going to cook later.

[@joehammondjhovercomes8482]

I was actually distracted by this video as I was studying a KZbin class for my finances exam. I said… Don’t click, Don’t click, Don’t click!!! I clicked🤦🏾‍♂️… But I’m glad I did!! Great talk and thank you for reminding me to get back to work. I will study more on this technique… But not right now 🙂

[@janvibhatt4768]

The way that video is of 5 mins is amazing

[@studytime5343]

To save your time- She just talks about the Pomodoro technique.

[@alal1169]

2:55 finally realized she was holding a tomato since the start of the talk! scary XD

[@alal1169]

@@dishwashermadmanpomodoro literally means tomato in Italian. the matter with u!!!

[@aayyuusshhiii]

It has completely changed my life . I study for 25 min while the focus mode of my phone is turned on . Then I take a break of 5 min and i turn off the focus mode for 5 min after 5 min it automatically blocks the phone app and focus mode again turns on . I am able to study 8-10 hours a day .

[@antarakmit4114]

But how could one maintain the focus after so much so ON/OFF focus switching?

[@aayyuusshhiii]

@@antarakmit4114 in the break time I just close my eyes for 5 min while resting on my study table. It helps.

[@junkyupedia7348]

Online classes teach me a lesson, we always have asynchronous classes to avoid more exposure on screen and then I always surf at internet instead of doing the things that I need to do, I always Procrastinate and always sleep late at night. What I realize is I need to change my habits

[@tajathirah]

so excited listen about productive and time management to the other people

[@joeljohncarino6866]

i get tired with her walkin back and forth

[@machrisomachriso2797]

😂😂😂😂

[@leylaboru8901]

I am getting dizzy 🥴 😂

[@timkaysan1270]

I Love the pomodoro technique it is simply the best.

[@yairakatz8688]

I have been using my own version of the pomadoro method for a few years now. My main difficulty is dealing with the fact that my work still feels never-ending, and that makes me lose motivation altogether no matter what the clock says. I think I will try dividing things into pomadoros to help me estimate how much time I expect to work on something. The idea of checking those off might become helpful. Thanks.

[@vedantikabhosale9061]

AWESOME!!......This helped me to change my perspective towards work and study...😊

[@wakawakaabby4779]

Loving these short series 👌🏾- Pomodoro sounds like a pasta though-oh an Italian tomatoes ☺️.

[@jennyrodriguez7166]

thank you for sharing, great topic, i am going to use it for my college work!

[@iloveyou-bq5cb]

Pomodora is helping me being productive !!!

[@ananyasingh6174]

I am here to solve The biggest Problem of My School Life!😓😓

[@aftina.hn.4369]

if you want to switch it up a lil do: 50 mins and 10 mins break

[@chaithra5065]

I am rank student but, I felt studying is waste during corona periods. I think enjoying life is better

[@sukhmansidhu7266]

Same bro..

[@raiden4171]

same. but we don't really have a choice--

[@irmakayan5701]

thank you Yana, that was so enlightening.

[@sukhmansidhu7266]

Insted of watching the video.. I m reading comments first just to know what video is all about..🙂

[@ayanverma5746]

When you know this talks was shot during her Pomodoro break

[@nikitampmaurya]

Thanks for reminding me this.

[@stacey-y2v]

I can relate to this topic. I am going to try the Pomodoro method! It makes so much sense!

[@princyraina6102]

Watching this during my 5 minute break

[@sheikhawais5281]

In Sha Allah ❤️ with the Blessing of Allah Almighty 🙏🏻 Soon I'll be sharing my winning story ❣️🇵🇰💯🔥❣️

[@mirjalolnemathodjaev5003]

Thank you

[@robynmcsharry9611]

With my coursework, it has been a case of 30-45 minutes, then 15 minutes of tea/coffee, dog walking, toilet, stretches, lunch, dinner. The same works for piano.

[@DanielMendoza-su3ei]

Hey, What do you mean “the same works for piano?” Do you mean using this method as in studying for 25 minutes, and then take a 5 min break by playing the piano?? Or did you meant learning piano by playing the piano 25 min. then take a 5 min break, and so on.

[@sarrahalejaga5103]

I need this.

[@harshbharti4873]

Ohhh she give it in a pomodoro break man 👍👍 hands off

[@pramteke6437]

This is the first video i have ever seen with 0 dislikes...

[@attamirza2602]

... not anymore ...

[@LyubomirLalovMulti]

Winner of a video, I've been looking for "setting goals for adults" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Seyrayson Startling Scheme - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for discovering how to achieve your ultimate life goals minus the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my cousin got excellent success with it.

[@LyubomirLalovMulti]

Winner of a video, I have been researching "personal objectives in life" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Farnicaas Switcher Capitalisation - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my cousin got cool results with it.

[@singhamgadhvi1875]

Don't you worry my guy I disliked it

[@hmr0470]

@@singhamgadhvi1875 You madlad

[@a.kaviya7998]

we have to achieve Only one thing , Don't wait for anything

[@darkhorse621]

I love this idea. Can’t wait to implement it.

[@ivyck2568]

I was so excited to see that the video she watched was from MedSchoolInsider

[@brayton6683]

It's time for me to be productive

[@bluesyace9564]

Skip to 1:40

[@wellbodisalone]

Setting goals is necessary for long-term success.

[@etisamwahid3167]

Thank you girl.

[@gracej.8107]

I'm here to Watch speeches about personal challenges .. and it pops up That only proves that Studying is a personal Challenge

[@jasneetkaur2676]

Me:save to watch later😅

[@hdjjejdnfjnf7813]

I actually randomly clicked this video while on my pomodoro break

[@purvirajpurohit6060]

Does pomodoro actually help?? Please lmk if it is actually worth it

[@hjjangu]

@@purvirajpurohit6060 yes!

[@ReviveAura123]

How does this comment has only 550 this was 2 years ago and this channel has 33M

[@jaquelinedaneyra8703]

Great presentation

[@sapnayogi6789]

Me : reading the comment section_and giving a thumbs up to so many comments They: Commenting & getting likes

[@abhinavyt8346]

same here

[@sapnayogi6789]

@@abhinavyt8346 😅😄

[@srikanthsharma786]

Yes pomodoro works

[@quackquack7522]

Most ppl came here 7-6or 5 month before in cororna time n aftee this vdo they utilised Their vdo n then here i am who is here at the end of yr. 😂😂🤘🤘😎😎😭💜

[@NielsonLucas]

My 2nd period Digital Design 1 teacher put a link to this video in an assignment called “The Pomodoro Technique - Study More Efficiently, Take More Breaks”.

[@trappedinloop4903]

After 25 mins of study Me: what I do now? My brain: watch this video..

[@burhan8147]

Oh Wow! She got motivated after watching only one video. I need motivational videos for 25min, so that I could study for 5 min. 😅😅

[@shikhas9440]

Me too

[@user-eq6to1rg7c]

Thank you for sharing 👏👏👏

[@kekeh.5696]

I'll definitely try it out

[@weralsniyongabo5028]

she was amazing