How I Beat Procrastination (The Easy Way)

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There's the hard way to beat procrastination - so just pushing yourself forward using good old-fashioned self-discipline - and then there's the easy way to beat procrastination. This video explains the strategies that I implement when I fall into the trap of procrastination.
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[@pardayang6782]

Hi I watch your video and thanks for your video because I have a struggle in learning

[@Rohan96949]

How many awards have you won as procrastinator ?🧐

[@kashinathbirajdar6644]

Love from India ❤😍😍

[@jeffndunyu455]

Bro I want to ask a question??please answer..I study financial engineering ...in Kenya...and want to pass all my exams and start forex trading....can I just study everyday and skip class...is this a good idea???

[@adarshyadav2443]

No you are not😀😀

[@MaybeSomeone7483]

" I never loose either I win or I learn" 😉

[@user-ew5vj1sl1u]

@Student no, it was said by Nelson Mandela.

[@shrey1265]

lose*

[@The_Tormented_One]

Yeah that's pretty good but I don't want to learn everytime. I want to win too. Can you give me some tips for increasing confidence?

[@MaybeSomeone7483]

@@The_Tormented_One What's your age??

[@rosiesavocado8790]

Lose*

[@hrithiksonu5836]

1. Minimum Viable Action, Break a very big task in a smaller tasks and complete those smaller tasks in a specific intervals, Imp things must be done first hence maintain a priority list by myself everyday. 2. Procrastination is a Choice, Do the opposite of what the brain wants, focusing on Long term rather than Short term, Jus like David goggins. 3. Be aware that your Procrastinating... and start doing coz starting instead of procrastinating drops the anxiety levels down to the point where it will almost be over. 4. Be aware of emotion of Procrastinating, Compare fear of doing(FOD) and fear of regretting(FOR) in the future and if FOR > FOD, you will get the motivation to do it. 5. Pay attention to my excuses, write down pros and cons within 2mins and do them according. 6. Remove all Distractions internal thoughts as well as external

[@dhruwakshiphalke3365]

Thanks. You saved me a lot of time.

[@Manish_introvert]

Great day 🌞🌞

[@adoringprogress761]

The easiest way to beat procrastination is remembering the 5 second rule. Whenever you are going to procrastinate or distracted. Count quickly for 5 and get ur mind back to work quickly. Hope it helps.

[@adoringprogress761]

@@astrielle446OH, I didn't know it doesn't work for few. But it worked out for me and my friends. Whenever we are about to get distracted or we feel we're carried away by distractions. We count for 5 and get back to work. I'm not sure if that could be the reason or not but it works out well for me

[@soumilswapna]

@@adoringprogress761 the mention of speed😂😂💯👌

[@Snowflake_flora]

It works for me when waking up In the morning when I don't want to wake up

[@adoringprogress761]

@@Snowflake_flora it really does and another technique to wake up in the morning is keeping the alarm away from you so that you'll have a distance to turn it off and automatically you'll not have the feeling sleep again and you'll get to work

[@adoringprogress761]

@@soumilswapna That helps you to get back to work soon :)

[@najninbegum2216]

*Life is a book, where some chapters are hard, some are easy, some happy, some sad and some of them are exciting. If you never turn the page, then you will never know what the next chapter holds. All depends on the way of your preparation! Keep patience and never let your confidence go vain🙂... Trust me nothing is beyond your reach if you have strong motive to achieve something👍*

[@jeanrewss]

That is so true!

[@The_Tormented_One]

Yeah but I can't overcome low confidence yet...

[@najninbegum2216]

@@The_Tormented_One Brother u can.. Try more and more, put efforts on this over and over again..... Never make your mind feel that " *My glass is half empty* ", Rather make sure that your mind always emits a positive vibe " *My glass is half-full* "

[@therealtamont]

What a saying!

[@mashameddiaries1111]

your previous title is now mine....." the worlds' greatest procrastinator"

[@taqiomar1327]

Hand it to me it’s mine now 🥲

[@mashameddiaries1111]

@@taqiomar1327 😂😂🤝

[@mehekalam6103]

Does anyone else also smile when Mike smiles or is it just me? 😂

[@rvxcct]

Me too

[@seny3053]

@@rvxcct hello Srilankan 😉

[@gamuchirainmago3328]

its not just u lol

[@rvxcct]

@@seny3053 Hiiiiiii by the way where are u from?

[@levernis5753]

Creepy

[@39subhajitguchhait35]

Procrastination+ distraction is a deadly combo which hit me 🙂🙃

[@thechosenone6621]

Procrastination triggers in me when my teachers procrastinate to send us work! 😆

[@abishegowabishegow5786]

I found your channel a few weeks ago and just by watching a few videos I felt so motivated that now I feel I'm improving a bit. Procrastination was my biggest problem. Thanks for the video❤

[@mehekalam6103]

4:51 Acting award of the year goes to... Mikey 🥳😂

[@MikeDeeOfficial]

Haha nice to see you in the comments section Mehek :D

[@mehekalam6103]

@@MikeDeeOfficial 😂❤

[@gamingworld3803]

I studied last in March 2020 can't beat me 😂

[@KRISHNA-si1tx]

Same here,🥺

[@gamuchirainmago3328]

😂😂😂

[@shakyadebdas4682]

@@KRISHNA-si1tx INDIANS!!!!! assemble.

[@Ascientistsjourney]

I am so grateful to have found this channel 😊. I discovered this channel while procrastinating by watching KZbin shorts. 😁. So please don't stop making them sir. You will reach more such potential students who need you very badly. :)

[@preetsharma505]

Love from India Bharat ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@raravind8433]

Thank you for taking back to my studies:)

[@erenmikasa3118]

You are really like my Big Brother who gives me best advice !! Thanks a lot .

[@nuggeto9391]

I really needed this now🌚

[@myichael]

For sure this is one of the best videos I've seen on youtube on this topic. Congratulations, very objective content. Thanks for the subtitles.

[@aarushihegde1157]

Thank you so much man! I really needed this video!

[@JaredFrontman]

This is such a good video! Previously I tried to build habit to study longer. But ended up wasting time. After many failing attempts of figuring out a way out of it, finally I found the most promising advice.

[@haley3744]

Every time I watch your videos, it inspires me do engage better to my work. I am going to be in year 12 and doing HSC soon so this is very helpful. I will follow the steps and manage to get to the university I want. Thank you so much, I hope you will get more and more successful!

[@paulpapi3827]

The consistency and the efforts you take into making these videos for us is great motivation alone. Thank you, this video is very insightful.

[@elxine3304]

Your videos are extremely helpful. I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and I don't regret it. Please continue keeping up the good work. 👍

[@divyas9404]

Thanks bro.... Had been procrastinating for a long time.... Really helped...👍

[@rochellemphetlhe]

Thank you so much for this helpful video, 😭 feels like procrastinating is ruining my chances at completing my msc degree. But I definitely see some light now, I think am on the right track 🙏

[@DemetriPanici]

I beat the procrastination to watch this video quickly and smash the like button 😏

[@anushka2604]

Thankyou for making me realise that I have the ability to achieve whatever I want to by just putting more efforts. You know sometimes I feel like giving up but you really inspire me to keep going! Thankyou so much♡

[@anushka2604]

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[@anushka2604]

@@godscreature265 you know the ones who are real armys support BTS in any way possible like going to their concerts or by streaming their music videos and help them to reach top and they know about them so much , they love them and show interest in everything they do or the things which are related to them. But here I am , I do listen to their songs but I don't ever stream as much as others do. And I'm really scared to be called a fake army. Because you know Army is so important for them and I don't wanna call myself that if I don't deserve it . I hope you understand 😊 And I'm really sorry for this long reply or story 👉👈 But you asked for it😜😂

[@itzkakashi2531]

My brain gives next level logic while thinking pros and cons....that I can't counter🤣

[@feliciaobeng6776]

Thank you. I'LL make sure I follow it this time

[@oggysingh3844]

bro you're god!!!! procastination is just a choice! i have my exams coming in 3 months and i'll study hard for them !!! keep motivating broo

[@AvisekNanda.]

Project elon has helped me go from 80% to 99% Thanks for that

[@anodominate]

I also use the Same technique to overcome my procrastination

[@renukakushwaha270]

Your videos help me grow , keep it up❤️

[@yo_sowmya]

Thank u so much Mike...... Awesome 👏

[@akhilareddyv.9577]

This video is soo helpful for me. Thanks 😊

[@planwithmarianne3811]

You are a wise young man. I subscribed, but I repeat…there is no easy way! ☺️

[@mihirchandratre5457]

DAMNN you just solved a major problem of mine......Thank you so much

[@sahilvalecha5521]

I read the title and saved it to watch later and watched this after 1 month and you are saying that you are the biggest procrastinator

[@definitely.not.your.type.]

Finally I found someone I can relate to😌

[@ndeycamara3400]

Your videos are always helpful

[@idittaibi1757]

Simply great video thank you man🙏❤

[@chandravadandeore2638]

Thanks You make my day

[@poojamakhija1933]

I've got exams in just 2 months and I'm getting less marks yeah I studied hard the whole year but still I'm not getting the results, I started doubting myself then I watched one of your videos and I'm sure I'll crack it thank you for motivating me always ❤️

[@emanaslam786]

I have a month left mate 🤧😭

[@ruthzafar7272]

GOD BLESS YOU 😊

[@abhishekjangra21]

Thankyou for sharing this video

[@yase864]

Thank you so much ... I guess i have just realised some important things that i couldn't have the chance to recognize before ... Thank you so muchhhh... Now i can see how much i made sophisticated things even they were not. How incredible brain is, isn't it...

[@aleksandrawodarczyk6612]

Thank you! I'm going to use it as lesson material for my English class!

[@miophia9181]

Life is cycle,to keep balance, you have to paddle and paddle till you reach you destination.

[@eyerusm721]

Sounds great...I think it works

[@dianakabalu1267]

Thank you 😊

[@mr.efficient8229]

Thanks brother love form india to your videos

[@astra9063]

Fantastic Video sir!!!

[@learningadda3]

I am afraid of starting my physics syllabus but yeah now I'm gonna start no matter what

[@viralyouTube155]

Brother you are helping a lot❤️

[@nancyjackson5987]

Another motivating video 💖.

[@haseenmhm5389]

I am sure this vedio is so usually for Every one

[@lingo-phile]

Yeah, I feel this! I’m a master procrastinator when I have a high stakes project to do. 😬

[@flowstatefocus5196]

Thanks for sharing your advice! I can recommend the Swiss cheese model from James Reason! Breaking bigger projects down to actionable items!

[@josephechiyesu9936]

Lovely thanks a lot. I have subscribed

[@blessinglukunga9220]

I don't really procrastinate that much but this time it's getting worse 😢tnx for helping 😊im going to make sure to do better

[@dianakabalu1267]

🤜🤛 powerful words

[@albusdumbledore3752]

Wow I'm first. And tomorrow I have an exam!!

[@hartcolin7096]

Oh hope you feel well in VIetnam. Love your videos It motivated me a lot !

[@thesecondkings]

I thought I was the world greatest procrastinator until you took my place 😒 . kkkkk we love your content bro .You are like the person I want to be ,hope I will get there 🚶

[@heyyitsme9212]

"Starting" is the hardest thing which makes you think that you can't do it. But after getting the start you become used to of that and it seems easier.

[@bamboo___]

3 days in lockdown already did me dirty. You guys don't understand how stressed out I am right now.

[@roguedr4]

The tips are great specially the first one

[@shaistaengbt4136]

thank you sir its very useful tips and I will trying from today

[@illuminati5340]

I'm saving this to watch later

[@yashwanthr4683]

Bro you have a great communication and story telling skill make a video on how as a introvert we can develop that. It would help a lot Appreciate your work man ❤️

[@Icelander00]

Thanks

[@RealEricSebastian]

Love ur vids

[@life_isepicmeme1155]

Thx a lot

[@belenorbe6754]

My procrastination for me is doing chores or activities that I been postponed for a long time and then I finally got exhausted and didn't focus in the main task that would made my day.

[@jain2344]

Thank you so much for this vedio... Mr.Mike, could you please explain the fight-or-flight response to procrastination in a little more detail and example please and how to overcome it.. Thank you so much

[@mehekalam6103]

Thanks for the Motivation Boost 😊

[@MikeDeeOfficial]

Woah 3 comments :D :P

[@mehekalam6103]

@@MikeDeeOfficial woop woop 🥳😂

[@strongmotivation1052]

In my country which is the Philippines 🇵🇭 we call it a “MAÑANA HABIT”. Mañana is a Spanish word for “Later or Tomorrow “. Mañana Habit is procrastination turned into a lifestyle.

[@pardayang6782]

Hello projectelon I had watch your video and I see how you study smarter and how to get motivation, because I also have a struggle in learning

[@swelihlekhanyile5781]

I'll watch this tomorrow.

[@mr.dotoomuch8993]

Appreciate the content bro. Just wanted to know whats your take on Nofap/Semen retention? Did it have any affect on your performance in college /in life?

[@kovaigalatta5281]

Your vid help me lot tq so much

[@hoaniwihapi-belmont6269]

your onnn bro

[@Anuj-2]

Let's do it

[@nandanashaji8405]

If procrastination was a category in olymics, I will win gold medal

[@motivationalvikasshort]

Lots of love from india

[@Almadrawz]

Hey , I have been watching this channel for a while and I love it .can I pls suggest that once every 2 months u post a motivational video .What do u think??

[@12sunilkumar]

Thanks bro 😇 this video really belongs to me 🙃

[@roguedr4]

He has a really lit setup

[@cleverbyte1856]

Thanku

[@kimberlyfrank7422]

I've been procastinating on learning vocabulary to widen my active vocabulary in german. I know that learning vocabulary is my only way to jmprove my skills because that's what i've been lacking on. I'm scared that my strategies arent effective that's why i've been procastinating. I hope you can also give some advices or tips on how to study languages too. I'm gonna start this minimum variable action today. Wish me luck!

[@arnav7242]

Please make video on how to we healthy with studying for ours goals.

[@adhikrishna701]

Yo...I like ur videos very much. Just one question is your class in skill share going to be free..like for how many days.

[@ojealism]

I still haven't been able to end procrastination completely i still do it a lot but mostly because my focus span isn't very good, for which im trying out the pomodoro timer. Im not sure if its helping but we'll have to see for longer. However im doing better in terms of starting something which is basically the main problem of procrastination. Imma share what i did: So firstly u need to understand why u procrastinate. Its because the task u need to do seems very overwhelming and difficult to do or u just don't know what to do. Or if the task seems too small and trivial u think u can do it later. So u want to do something easy like watching Yt or sleeping. But what if the task at hand didn't seem so hard, unknown and time consuming, yes you would probably not have such a hard time to start. So say u gotta do a long 1000 words or 10 page essay/assignment or a 50 slide presentation. That sounds pretty hard so of course u wouldn't wanna start. So u need to divide the work in way u do only a portion of work. Not the way like u do one page a day like everyone says no because it doesn't make any sense. But basically start by on one session, plan out how ur gonna divide the work in different sessions, next session brainstorm ideas about ur project topic, another session seperate subtopics and think about the contents and how much to include, next session basically plan out whatever uve thought of how ur gonna execute it. See how many parts we've divided just the starting out part yes we purposely dwelled for a long time in preparations to begin. This familiarizes u with the whole project and gives u avery clear idea about what, where and how much u wanna do, u will also have an estimate of how long it will take it will also be easier to get urself to actually begin. One this noone mentions is its hard to start also if u have no idea what to do in the task. Now finally make up ur mind to do just one topic or even subtopic in one session. Since uve minimized the burden of such an overwhelming task to a clear and small amount per session, it will be easier to get urself to start. And maybe if ur in the grove u might even do more than intended. But some might still face a problem with starting because the task is too small to ve considered a priority. For that what u can do is think ur gonna do one topic instead of just a subtopic so the task seems imp enough to make it a priority but not too overwhelming. But do it late at night or just with a time limit. Lets say u sleep at 12 or have to go out at 3, then start like an hour or 2 before the deadline so u can't get a full topic done. Let say u only got 2 subtopics done but u have to stop because u have to sleep or go out. But u actually startd doing it though bit was trivial. Doing this is like training ur brain to make urself start even if its unimportant and overtime u will be able to aleast do something per day ao in the long run u will have done a lot.

[@naveenanagendran379]

please make a video on how to get not tired while studying and not to feel sleepy while studying

[@tuhimerameraa1]

THANKS A TON 😧

[@prisci6605]

Hello...thanks for your videos...they're very informative. Personally, I've been having troubles with studies. I used to study quite hard but recently, it's been overwhelming. I get lazy and bored right after I pick up a book to study. Usually, I feel uncomfortable with the environment, be it classroom or anywhere else. I just don't have the urge to study. I did try a lot of motivational videos including yours. I do get motivated right at the point of watching but then sometime later, the feeling comes back. It's just a mixture of a whole lot. I don't know how to study. Can you please help me with that? Thank you.

[@suhaibsadick4214]

Bro Good Job

[@ravingagunawardana178]

Good Video!

[@ijeomaonwukeme5031]

Hey Elon your videos are really nice, inspiring and straight to the point. But what about those of us who when studying hit a particular aspect we don't understand and loose all motivation to continue studying , what do you have to say about that

[@sanchisibal3397]

I have a really important exam and was procastinating about it's studying process.. but I guess I can manage to pull up my socks again towards it..