how to be productive when you don't want to do anything

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[@ImJem]

Sorry if the ending was a bit all over the place ! i didn't want to cut out anything so I really just put in a whole unedited segment of me just talking for 3 mins straight. enjoy

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[@avrailavril3096]

Hii... Your podcasts really helps me a lot to not procrastinate .. And I'm really thankful that I found your channel.. Pls .. upload more podcasts ❤️

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The ending was just what I needed❤️.. it was totally good and it was just so relatable to me.. tbh the ending made ne subscribe ur channel ❤️❤️

[@yum0025]

Your voice is really soothing to me. It makes me want to watch your videos when I am stressed about a bunch of homework!! Gladly you get me through my homework in easy and fun ways so it keeps me on task. Love you. 💕💕

[@graciekerr3137]

No need to apologize stuff happens 💜thank you for going on the journey with us 🙆🏽‍♀️💜

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we stan a non toxic productivity queen

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[@Meimei_31]

Yes

[@weslierossmal1747]

Anyone else watching this to procrastinate on their work? 😭

[@marsharanee]

Yes, I have zero grades right now because I literally have done no work

[@weazu5783]

ofc i am. i do this all the time and i specifically watch her videos

[@filmsbyfinn.]

Hehe stop calling me out mah bro

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me

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[@improvewithsoo-selfdevelop1219]

“Self-care is never a selfish act-it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others.” -Parker Palmer

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[@azaliaharvey603]

jem’s vids are lovely to watch. her aesthetic and everything about her is * chef’s kiss *🤌🏼💕☺️ luv u jem🧡

[@ImJem]

love u more!! tysm for watching

[@mishujo]

jem’s videos AND podcast *chefs kisses* 💓

[@ImJem]

😌💕💕tysm for the support love ya

[@_jjinx]

just wanted to say thank you for this. pre-covid i was used to having a hectic schedule, with my internship and all. then lockdown happened and it was as if i couldn't function any longer. i was so out of it. i couldn't focus during online lectures, i kept putting off reviewing for my exams and just felt so lost. i felt so bad about it that i even guilt-tripped myself into thinking i was only using my mental health as an excuse to be lazy. thankfully, i realized that notion was hella wrong, and that i just want to put myself first so that i could fulfill my tasks knowing i gave it my all. now i'm in that same position again.but, after listening to you, i felt comforted. i was not alone on this. thank you again for this video ♡ i hope we all get through this somehow!

[@Christabelegbeama]

00:00 Is it really okay to not do anything, when in reality there are just too much to do and you just keep procrastinating about it, until it's late and your anxiety level increases?

[@sororsapphirus5557]

It’s okay to give yourself a day or a segment of the day to not do something guilt-free and vibe but also decide that you are going to start the next day. If after giving yourself adequate rest, you might still not want to do it and that often boils down to discipline or habits and in that case, you need to focus of building habits slowly and train your brain.

[@adeliaday9017]

Ngl yesterday i was just thinking "how am i gonna be productive when i don't even want to do anything" and this video just comes at the right time???

[@jocelyn47]

i LOVE what you said about quieting your space down because i’ve know i’ve had a problem with consuming two different medias at once for the longest time (just today i was playing music and watching tv) but today i felt almost physically ill and realized how much of a tech break i really need to take. this video was a further sign that i really do need to re evaluate my content consumption/tech habits.

[@andeoru]

this is actually my current mood, but thanks to this video 💗

[@cressirional8759]

Omg, i am literally going through what you said at the end. I am so chill about things now because i use to stress out and have anxiety about work and the future but now I am calm which to me is a good thing but not towards school because I'm not really getting work done. I think we sometimes need a pinch of stress in a healthy way so we can get work done.

[@freybel327]

I completely relate to this! I even miss having my parents yell at me or having homework detention at school because those things actually gave me the push to do schoolwork.

[@emilymarie1773]

this video was sent from heaven. i needed this today on mondays im just so unproductive 😭 so thank you 🤍

[@Pierinne]

remember to take time for yourself everyone!! everyone needs a break from time to time. dont feel guilty about it

[@Renjuniepurin]

8:35 YESSS i relate to this sooo much i've feeling this way the whole semester. Eventhough I have very important things to get done i've just been avoiding them but i've felt peaceful in a way but also am feeling a bit hopeless.

[@supitsjean]

my friend and i have actually been trying to find videos online of just people visiting and walking through different places since we can't travel and im really thankful that u introduced japan 4k, im definitely going to share with them!

[@gemmm3645]

I also have that pattern, I'll fall into a rut ever so often

[@gracie.daniels]

hey Jasmine! I love your videos and your really pretty🥺💗💗

[@amber9633]

this is literally what i need. tysm jem ily! have a great day!

[@ImJem]

ure so sweet! tysm for watching💕

[@learnfromlife2531]

my meaning of productivity is working 10 hours day

[@learnfromlife2531]

@dimples I realized it now that i worked less took more time but if vice versed it there is lack of work and i dont like binge watching things and having interactions with anyone

[@norahildacruzvirgen2652]

I've failed 4 assignments and my praents are really angry with me. Now that i want to be more productive u come with this video THANKS 😊

[@garimagrg6796]

omg don't be too hard on yourself

[@erandi4652]

U can do it... Make them proud... U got this 🎊🎊🎊

[@improvewithsoo-selfdevelop1219]

I love that within the first second of the video, you emphasize the importance of taking care of ourselves first. We don't need toxic productivity in our lives. Our self care should be the priority and that is sometimes so easy to forget in a hustle culture. Thank you for this beautiful message and video!!! :)

[@webjaso]

that ending clip really resonated with me, you don't know how much I needed to hear that someone was also going thru what I'm currently going through. thanks for the vid

[@koshshekasharan335]

i love how honest u are in this :) thank u

[@lorenamartinss.9080]

this is exacly what i am feeling right now, so THANK YOU for that, because feeling guilty 24/7 for not being productive or having energy to reach every goal at the moment is really mentally consuming. thanks for making me feel less alone in this process

[@redneckgirl3326]

Thank you. I have a chronic illness and while I'm doing better than I have in 2 years, I still have bad days. I used to have bad years. I have to remind myself that I'll always have this illness, so it's okay to have bad days.

[@mikkaea]

this is the most relatable thing ever bec for the past month ive been feeling unproductive and "unanxious" which is also making me anxious lmaooo

[@vraja-s]

Your end comments hit me so hard. I relate so much to what you were saying about having so much work to do because it's the end of the semester (end of the school year for me) and being in this weird state of chill where you'd normally be stressed. I didn't know that that was what I was feeling until you put it into words. I feel like I'm behind in every subject but I get home from school and just lay in bed and don't get any homework done. And right now I just don't really care. No sense of purpose. And don't really feel me rn. Thank you for helping me understand this and know that someone else has felt this way (even if it was a month ago). I have this feeling that tomorrow will be better and I'm happy and excited. I'm ready to start new habits. :) Also thanks for reading this if you did and if anyone relates god bless u lol. This was just my little journal entry I just needed to get this out there. This made me a new subscriber!!!

[@levibaby2375]

as someone who hardly cries, your words made me tear up at the end. thank you so much for your encouraging words. stay safe! 💚

[@Sprinkkiii]

I’ve been trying to be a bit more productive these couple of days, and your videos help me a lot, so thank you!! Keep up the amazing work! 💗

[@mlxlmewq7733]

Omg watching frenemies whilst ‘studying’ is 100% me when I’m anxious & depressed 🤣🙄😢

[@mariszzg]

I'm really in luv with all the things that you said in the video. Thanks for show us how to care of our self on this situations.

[@CrazyPieLove]

I love ur honesty. Thanks for making me feel like I'm not worthless if I'm not studying. 🙂

[@kratosop8613]

I've never realted a person this much thank you for the video

[@lu-ft4kp]

8:58 omg i have the same problem! i feel so understood in this video!! it really helped me figuring myself out thank youuu!!

[@lu-ft4kp]

@Anna 20 y.o - check my vidéó Yesss right, i feel you!! But we got this;)

[@chelseaap]

This video earned you a subscriber. I really feel like this. And when you talked about having a drop in motivation but arnt sure why thats meeeee. I really felt like something was wrong with me but its nice to hear when other people are going through what you are going through. Makes me feel like I'm not by myself when I have issues like these

[@user-bh7gq5sy4p]

these are such great tips i needed to be reminded of:)

[@julie_s8689]

I absolutely love these videos where people are just wandering around I really the ones in Japan Korea and Israel it’s so relaxing you feel like you are travelling but not really and it’s just fascinating But I’m not gonna lie I tend to get really absorbed in these videos. For anybody reading wish you the best and You can do it !

[@kae4506]

Omgg i literally needed this for the exact same reason, btw jem i love ur podcasts smm

[@mochidiary]

My routine went messy and goin crazy right now, but thanks to Jem she released this vlog. What a life saver! 😭

[@secretdreamervlogs3358]

I really agree with you...the methods which work for someone doesn't really mean will work for everyone .

[@Enchantelle]

thank you for being so open about how things are behind the scenes for any creator! 💛 there is so much value in resting/ chilling out, especially at a time like this. i think it's important to embrace whatever period you're in for what it is to be present in your life & not just be thinking about the future or "what's next". i definitely can see how the 24/7 productive mindset can be toxic & self sabotaging. i know i've had my moments regarding this 😔 but hearing how other people (especially well established creators) go through the same thing feels re-assuring to know that i'm not alone on this. 🦋 sending lots of love to you!! it's been quite rough for us ontarians this past week ❤️

[@Hanae801]

I feel literally the same as you, and it’s a bit comforting knowing that I’m not alone to feel that way. I struggle with procrastination and I can’t bring myself to start my work (mostly the long stuff) but usually I still have that voice in the back of my head who push me through it cause I still want to have great results and everything, to be proud of me. So even if I start late, I got that stressed feeling that make me do it. But lately, idk why, that voice just disappeared. So now there is nothing to push me doing things, i just do don’t them as if it had no consequences, but it does. So yeah I struggle a lot with it and I don’t know why that voice just go away. It feels weird.

[@alexiafelixnunes]

you look soo good ughhhh love your hair

[@ImJem]

tysm!! 🥺💕

[@savlayashvi]

thank you so much for sharing your own hard times with us. you don't know but your videos are really of a great help to us. we see you as a productive person but at the same time as a person who's like us and yet you manage to pull yourself out of your hard times as well all while comforting us and giving us great advices to help our own selves so thank you so much for that. honestly there's things that we don't realise we're not focusing on and when someone points it out we give it time to think and you did that, it helps us in a healthier way and make us question and look into that direction and focus on that part of our life

[@anadiaz4020]

I'm going through something very similar. Today I turned 20 years old, and I'm still in the last year of high school (because I moved to Spain and I took 2 years to put myself together to finish my last year). I used to have the best grades and now is going terrible and I'm not even sure what to do. I probably have to repeat the last year of high school. I moved from Latin America to Europe and the education system is totally different and my anxiety and depression are increasing with time. Your videos are amazing and makes me feel more hopeful for my future. Hope you have a lovely day❤️❤️❤️

[@anadiaz4020]

@Roseシ thank u so much💖🙏

[@______-zl2tm]

Thanks for the last part i really needed to hear that

[@Shachi.S]

To be honest I really needed this video. Being productive isn't just about doing something all the time. Even taking time for yourself you're being productive. Mental and physical health go hand in hand for me. I have to remind myself that taking time to be breathe is just as productive as studying for a test. It just caters to a different part of me. 💖

[@mehar4237]

I send these videos to my frens . Tysm jem

[@Superstar547]

Your hair looks so good here! Could you do a tutorial?? Love your videos!!!!!

[@freybel327]

I relate so much to your personal experience! I don't have the stress and anxiety to even show up to school, one of the most important things to do. I stopped seeing the value in trying to be a good student. I've just be chilling and lazing around like nothing is happening.

[@clairesabol8745]

That last segment is the most relatable thing ever! I used to be super productive, getting all of my work done immediately and enjoying it! But ever since the pandemic and college, I feel like I'm going through the same cycle: 1) Having deadlines but not really caring and having no motivation and then 2) Panicking at the last minute and getting burnt out. It's good to know I'm not the only person going through this! I'm trying my best to regain that motivation from my pre-pandemic life!

[@heyitscafe36]

Really needed this video 💕 In the middle of finals season and productivity has been hard 🥺

[@ibtihal6626]

Thanks so much I needed it!!! And your skin is everything 💕💕💕

[@lailapop4]

The ending described EXACTLY my thoughts as if it was me talking. I seriously didn’t think anyone was going through the exact same as me, and this video really felt like it was made for me. Thank you!

[@suhaniology]

truly, thank you for this! i've been in a slump this past weekend and have been having no motivation to do anything whatsoever. my brain on the other hand wants to be productive so i feel terrible about myself

[@zaki-yi9ui]

this was so helpful

[@mnacop4745]

This is the best positivity/productivity video ever. I always felt so pressured to be in that rlly toxic super aesthetic mindset all the time. I’m in a ditch right now too with my productivity and this video came just in time. Thank you so much for being so real with this because I bet I’m not the only one who benefited from this video. From the first 5 seconds of your VERY calming voice I knew I was in good hands… you made me feel warm and welcome and worth it. Also I love how at the end u were like welp it’s the periods fault😂😂

[@rakzzboi]

YOUR VOICE IS SO SO SOOTHING- LIKE OMG MY HEADACHE IS GONE FROM JUST LISTENING TO YOU SPEAK ILY TT (sorry for the yelling)

[@farieshaaffrie4435]

i have the same experience as you,and this helped me feel like im not alone, so thank you

[@mulkywae9024]

i love that its trisha's podcast LMAAOO

[@Mymakermovie77]

The ending really spoke to me since I’ve been feeling really demotivated myself for the past month. I’m in a gap year right now and at this point I don’t really have a lot of work hours and I’m just at home. Usually I can find enough things to do but now I’m just not in it. Felt good to hear that I’m not the only one and that it’s okay! In baby steps I’ll get back to a more motivated mindset, but only if I feel like I can do it 🥰

[@nkopanelesedilebona9227]

Watching this video with its 4:3 aspect ratio in fullscreen feels so strange and so comforting

[@nini-ic7is]

I needed this video

[@dulcpeep]

Thank you for sharing your personal experience with anxiety and what you’ve been feeling lately. I could definitely relate where now I find myself not actively worrying or thinking about tasks I need to complete vs in the past it used to be enough anxiety to propel me to finish it and actually get myself to sit down and work. I love how you talked about it thank you again!

[@aneesa5462]

i totally understand the chill attitude problem, i’ve been experiencing the same thing (just didn’t really know how to word it) - even though i don’t like being stressed and anxious, sometimes i do need it to drive me through things. although all my official exams have been cancelled due to the pandemic, i still have a lot of mini exams and assessments which will determine my final grades (which technically makes my life easier but not really at the same time aha) but because of this floating cloud feeling, i feel like i haven’t been working hard enough and that slowly makes me feel more and more anxious - but i’m sure we’ll all get through it, everything’s not over just yet :)

[@meriemhermas5088]

I’m so chill about school work to and I don’t know why

[@annie2058]

Currently I'm senior in high school and i literally have been procrastinating for last 2 months and somehow did one of my language exam but otherwise have done nothing productive (not even organized my room) and i don't know what to do (i tried to clean my room few times but had mental breakdown each time)

[@corterjar8015]

Lmaoo not the frenemies podcast 😭

[@purplegalaxy1234]

Thank you so much for this video! I got emotional at the end too, I’ve been through a lot these past two years so this video has reminded me it’s okay to take time out for yourself and do whatever makes you authentically happy and puts a smile on your face even if its for a moment 💜🌸

[@lostinadmiration]

This is so important to be gentle with yourself.. I could not agree more! Thank you for sharing this :)

[@jessicahernandez4912]

i was just scrolling thru ur podcast episodes to hear smth to lift up my mood and u then posted 🥳 tysm always also rlly love ur editing !!

[@larahdenize]

hey jem! can you make a video on how to just stop procrastinating from doing homework? like effective tips? :))

[@jeannemorona_]

thank you for this 🥺 im also in a rut (almost a month!!) and im doing my best to embrace it since i know that when i look back at it, i'll be able to appreciate it. i hope you're doing well, jasmine 💖

[@LXRS_]

Absolutely loved this video! Honestly just the chill casual talks you give, talking about yourself, your experiences. It feels like I’m listening to a friend

[@anakessia9954]

i needed this 🤍

[@mymeloluvs]

Ahhh thank you for this I *really* have been wanting to do more bible study and to learn a new language 😩 thanks for the motivation

[@sweetheart6750]

Jem: how to be productive when you don't want to do anything me: you read my mind Jem

[@mariafernanda-dm7vu]

I came SO FAST when I saw the title, really needed this

[@ab2426]

Really love your content and aesthetic! Came across your channel through your podcast Jem's Coffee Shop

[@anggafebryanta1606]

Very very positive vibess

[@laneystokes3677]

Absolutely love the video girl!!

[@nataliacortes.7115]

That ending just felt like a hug Jem🥺 Its curious bc im going through the same feeling but i feel guilty for not having interest in stuff, thank you for the video

[@idk_justhere2294]

These videos have hepled me alot And the astetic gurl ❤

[@ela4608]

love this video soooo muchh thank youu queenn!!!!!

[@oliviasmith5825]

i've seen a lot videos about his but honestly just don't think what you're gonna do or plan things in your head it'll just waste your time. What i did is i turn off my phone, breath or meditate, calm myself and do my thing that's it. So if you're reading this, put down your phone and do you your thing. There's probably someone out there who has the same dream as you, they're probably doing something and you're not. atleast do something. Now put down your phone.

[@halamahmoud9058]

love this! this really came on the right time, thank you so much jem💕! I am so so proud of you 💕💕

[@Avery-td8qh]

I think the first tip is something we have sadly ALL a developed during the pandemic 😷 ps I luv you vids

[@savonneward4871]

When you click faster than sonic:

[@khishigdariichigo4633]

Professor, what are you doing here?😂

[@khishigdariichigo4633]

@Zainab Bibi I mean look at the name

[@fridagarcia5057]

@Zainab Bibi they’re from Harry Potter

[@saadamcdonald9847]

everything you explained is EVERYTHING i've been feeling and I have the same patterns too and I just want to say I appreciate you and this video and your channel so much. I just have the problem of not doing anything when I know I have so much to do like school work for example. Then because i'm not doing that I end up not wanting to do anything else or stressing about it because I know I have more important things to do and its all just a frustrating cycle and then i'm just doing nothing for a few days or a week straight. Like ik what I need to do and how easy it is to just do it but I don't.

[@nicoleanette8262]

I have the same problem! 3 weeks ago I had my final exams but I wasn't stressed at all. Such a strange feeling...

[@Sophia-vr5eh]

Omgg i really needed this video thank you so muuchhh😩💗💗💗💗💗

[@milf07]

you are soooo helpful and aesthetic at the same time?!😭✨💖 i literally luv your channel i hope u reach 500K🥰🤞

[@typing....6792]

also youre so beautiful and i just fell in love with youre channel like where were you when i was sad?!?! and unmotivated?!

[@misaandcoart]

I think speaking to a mental health professional may help you as well, because a lot of what you are struggling with aligns with depression. I hope you find your purpose again soon, and that you take the time and care necessary to nurture yourself mentally, physically and emotionally. Thank you for being so honest, it makes me feel better about being in the same situation. 💕

[@hacgiaythiengia7516]

2:40 that is so meee! It's like I only need some friends sitting next to me so I can feel less lonely

[@audrey1170]

Early!! Jen I absolutely love your vids! Such a big fan!💕

[@MashaNovoselceva]

Sorry for my English. Sometimes I feel really motivated and like I can do everything and study for all day. BUT it goes away and I start procrastinating (maybe get the energy to work). I dunno if it’s okay just to lie down on the bed and search the net for about 3-4 hours. I feel so guilty for this. I also struggle with anorexia because every time I want to stop studying, I start eating and it has become my habit. And for this one I feel even more guilty. I went to the phycologist and she said I should find time for myself and relax sometimes, but I can’t relax for all day, I must become the better side of myself. Otherwise how I will reach my goals. I hope I can finally change my life to the best and realise that there are people who feel like I do. So please let me know if I’m not the only one who hates myself for every time I do nothing and prefer to eat rather than to solve the problems. And make me aware of your ways to be happy.

[@themysteriesoflife2586]

After all the school works i had to go through, i felt kinda weird that it was all over like its finally now summer. I was so used to the same old routine. Wake up, eat, do school work, eat, do more school work, eat, then go to bed. For 10 months every day. I use to feel so anxious because it was alot of work and a short deadline. I use to squeeze in every free time i had and would be in a furious if anybody would disturb me. Its like it was no tommorrow. I feel so nervous and weirded that its over. its an indescribable feeling, like if i were to mixed anxiety and fear but it comes in waves and differenciates. Its so confusing. School work has literally affected me terribly. I feel so uncomfortable day by day. Im grateful its over but just surprised and hesitate that it is now over.