How to Stop Falling Behind on Your Homework

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[@Soaches]

My english teacher used to say that not doing your homework is like peeing your pants when it's cold outside. It's nice at first but soon gets pretty uncomfortable.

[@thelesbianholyspirit9649]

Interesting...

[@khateebahmed9523]

That's weirdly relatable.....

[@seanmorris198]

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[@davidgoggins9585]

I'm writing that quote down right away. Thank you!

[@Soaches]

@@davidgoggins9585 Just spreading the words!

[@KellyLee1998]

PRO TIP: KEEP YOUR MENTAL HEALTH UP TOP

[@magzwel94]

cant

[@letsgoBrandon204]

Easier said than done. Attempting to study often makes me despondent then that makes me cry, and I have to stop

[@riothin8376]

Me with high anxiety and depression: 👁️👄👁️

[@whywasinotborninkorea1010]

'chokes in depression'

[@blankblank5409]

@why was i not born in korea nice name

[@summer1660]

I feel like a horrible student because I haven’t finished a lot of homework yet and I’m so stressed about it. I have ***NO*** motivation and I am usually really good at school. Ever since online school started, my grades have been dropping, stress levels very high, and no motivation, like I said. I’m struggling a lot so this video helped me get a little motivation to not get behind on all my homework. I really want to prove to my teacher and parents that I am better then they think I am.

[@luV_Mo0n1ight.]

Reading this comment made me go silent, "oh... it wasn't just me.."

[@melodyjoy1426]

this is me right now T-T

[@zaviergonzales9692]

SAME HERE you’re definitely not alone

[@inayahhhh]

same :(

[@gudessthebird1571]

Definitely feel the same way.

[@oak9789]

18 units. 5 classes. 2 semesters left. One messed up student, who is willing to get through all of it. I will be counting on these tips to work towards those A's. Keep it up, Thomas!

[@6abo03]

How did it go?

[@elhandi18.78]

@@6abo03 some say he was never heard of again. Others say he was last seen in Berlin. An Irish farmer claims to have spotted him in Honduras in the Summer Fall of late 1983.

[@Anayaah421]

@@elhandi18.78 lmaooo

[@mikexbox1]

How did it go?

[@oak9789]

Well...crashed, burned, and had to take another year to work through some personal and family problems. At least I have my A. A. and I'm transferring to university in Fall

[@Createdbysophistic8ed]

I don't usually fall behind on assignments, but I always end up in a last minute rush to finish things. I just hate that! I always give myself so many other things to do and the more important things get postponed. I guess it's not bad if I still get it done though.

[@robertschaddelee7527]

SophiYah Yisrael Same!

[@nerelynregudon3567]

Prioritize first

[@robloxworld6599]

Same

[@elixirnunchux6225]

Not that bad if you get it done

[@Levernis]

Ur not alone

[@maryhotmailde]

"How to get out of a student slump" next please 🙏

[@sorubanvigneshwaran1817]

Maria Yagami yes the holidays have hit me hard!!😂😂

[@Komintepanatbra]

Maria Yagami Start with a very small task right away, like, find out what the next lecture is about or what book do I need to get/read. Or Make a plan for the week to come. Make it as easy as possible to start!

[@sostoked07]

yes pleeease!

[@logan9650]

Dude the semester just started. How could you already be in a slump.

[@YGhappyvirus]

glen shhh sometimes it just happens it's ok shhh

[@megl.9470]

0:00 introduction 1:41 task management have a calendar and a to-do list (Todoist, Asana (esp. for teams), Notion, etc.) have a perfect representation of everything you need to do - transfer your syllabus into your organizational system, and continue adding assignments and important reminders as soon as you learn of them. if you don’t have time to update your to-do list, jot tasks down on a “daily note” (a piece of paper or an entry on a note-taking app). update your planner as soon as possible. have a “Review Day” to streamline your planner and remove finished or irrelevant tasks investing time in the upkeep of your task management system will save time in the long run 4:35 chunks and milestones: break work down into pieces with achievable deadlines Parkinson’s law: work expands to fill the time allotted for its completion decrease resistance to start = decrease procrastination first milestone due date should be the same day you got the project: just a little task so you can utilize the information you learned recently 6:40 work every day: frequency is your friend do a bit of schoolwork every day - you’ll probably suffer less if Monday doesn’t always feel like pulling yourself out of the warm, cozy bed that is the weekend . consistency can help you avoid student slumps. consistent progress adds up: systems can be superior to goals for long projects! have study habits: consistent locations and times if possible (plan when you’ll be studying at the beginning of the week, especially if your hectic schedule prevents you from having the same routine each day) 8:56 video summary 9:20 Blinkist sponsorship I’m behind, too. You can do this.

[@zerohero5753]

Nice summary. I need to start developing good habits because I never have motivation for anything tiring so I can only stay productive with sheer discipline, if I fall behind then it's extremely hard for me to catch up because I most likely missed A LOT of information.

[@hyemster2274]

thanks

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[@danel9670]

Thank you brudah 🙏🙏

[@subtheman2136]

How to stop falling behind on HW: 1. Stay in your room all day like you r grounded and just do the assignments all day. You can even finish future assignments this way that aren't due yet if your teacher allows you to do them ahead of time.

[@MariaFernanda-oz6uf]

Let’s try it

[@user-ul3ew2su7m]

Thomas's videos are getting so much better with each upload + congrats on getting on Crash Course

[@kaitlynendsley3150]

whatatat he was on crash course!! That's awesome!!

[@Tr01010101010101]

Pause at 2:13 and just take a moment to read the document.

[@TreespeakerOfTheLand]

Thank you ❤

[@paulatamaramohamad5794]

FictionAddiction And 1:48 top of the to do list

[@merlinHPtwilight]

Thanks that's hilarious!! Hahaha

[@tonipepperoni3424]

FictionAddiction wtf, I never noticed, has Thom ever easter egged hard like this before?

[@flecko5]

yes

[@Thomasfrank]

Answers to questions! The app I featured a couple of times in this video is called Todoist. Right now it's the to-do list app I recommend for most people. I was a huge fan of Wunderlist for a really long time, but they recently announced that they're going to shut down at some point and be replaced by Microsoft To-Do, which is nice, but currently doesn't have some features I really love (like sub-tasks, which are great for breaking up assignments into chunks). The to-do app I use is Asana. It's awesome and robust, but where it really shines is in enabling teams to work together. So if you're not working on a team, I'd say Todoist fits the bill a little better - adding tasks to it is much quicker since it uses natural language processing. The game at the beginning is called Overcooked, and it's one of the most fun co-op games I've ever played. It's not nearly as fun in single-player mode though, so have friends around if you're going to pick it up. We've been behind on getting full companion articles written on College Info Geek for each video, but I just hired and awesome writer and she's helping me work through the backlog. So sometime soon you'll be able to essentially read each video if you like, and those companion articles will also link to anything I mention :)

[@naomisamantha822]

Thomas Frank hey Thomas, Wunderlist didn’t shut down on apple phones. I love it. Started using it last week

[@JosePablo24]

I've been trying the 'break down deadlines into chunks' bit for quite a while but i think there's a fundamental flaw to it: you don't know which chunk of the work will take 60% of your time to complete, whilst you may be treating all chunks the same as if each of them represented 33% of the time to complete the project. For this I believe it is better to apply something akin to what cal newport said about writting papers: write them in 3 days. Translating it to big projects, the idea would be to try and finish it within 3 days during which you'll try to have as much time to spare for this one task at hand, the idea is to do this with anticipation (not 3 days before the deadline) so that if you finish it you are FREED, and if you don't finish it, after this much work, you'll have advanced significantly AND you'll be able to make a much better estimate at how how much time you need to dedicate on it to finish it. : )

[@allergictoalliteration6033]

JosePablo24 Thanks! I struggle quite a bit with chunking for the same reason. I'll give Cal's idea a try :)

[@Nick-wv4kg]

Step 1: Watch Thomas Frank while you're procrastinating Step 2: Get motivated by his videos Step 3: Get motivated to do your homework Step 4: Like this comment for reading your mind because you thought that I was going to say something along the lines of "Then get tired of doing homework and watch vine compilations for hours." But no, I actually get motivated and I actually do do my homework. :)

[@hypermangi8265]

I procrastinate a lot, so much so that I get those detentions (REPLYING TO A COMMENT THAT WAS SENT 1 YEAR AGO!)

[@akam9919]

@@hypermangi8265 I am replying to comment from 4 months ago.

[@jungletheme2094]

uhuhhhhhh.

[@lolzhaveanicedayhello7501]

@@akam9919 I am replying to comment from a year ago

[@Cheetomelito]

Nice I don't

[@khushbookohli8220]

There's one question that still remains. Let's say I do fall behind in my work. How do I deal with the backlog?

[@Thomasfrank]

I'll make a more concise video on this at some point, but we did make a podcast on it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5q0dnZqrq2iiKM

[@khushbookohli8220]

You're awesome.

[@Lotsothestrawberrybear]

Hmm. I’d say catch up?

[@khushbookohli8220]

@@Lotsothestrawberrybear Hahah yeah except the time it would take to catch up meant compromising on future test/lab scores. Electrical engineering was one hell of a grind lol

[@femi.f5045]

@@khushbookohli8220 im about to go into electrical engineering next year. How should I handle the work, cus I heard its really hard. I don't want to just study all day either, I want free time

[@elixirnunchux6225]

I’m probably the worst student in my year😭 it’s not my tests its my homework

[@beaverbudd2404]

same the quizzes i ace but my homework never gets done

[@janedemoce1632]

Same

[@hansgunnoo5159]

Same here

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[@doom9812]

Let’s be honest we are watching this so we can put off our homework.

[@Lotsothestrawberrybear]

Not me, already finished all of them.

[@VampsOnCrack]

I was having trouble with my signing up for my masters, and so was avoiding all of Thomas' videos, but now it's all sorted, and lectures start in two weeks, so it's time to BINGE

[@ingridayarza]

Ellie Roxburgh hahaha. God bless you in your journey 😊

[@seanr2593]

All of your videos make me feel like I can actually get my motivation back despite the slump I've had for the last few years due to my depression. Thank you for all the work you do.

[@zanetruesdale8336]

*Be noticed by senpai* You thought we wouldn't notice. But we did. God bless you.

[@vanessacheng0526]

why isn't this top comment

[@cas7449]

I just spend 10 minutes to find this, please tell me what time this is xd

[@cas7449]

NEVER MIND, FOUND IT YEAH :D

[@VinceIsDatBitch]

Cas Becker, how aboot me? 😢

[@akmu8016]

It's confirmed he's INTP

[@JeanDoMax]

I started watching your videos as a student aaaaannd... I'm still watching them as a newbie teacher. Thanks a lot Thomas and congrats for helping a french student get all the way through college!

[@josiah_maddux]

Dude, the amount of growth your channel has had is the quality of your videos is phenomenal (not that they weren't good before). I can clearly see the amount of effort you've put into getting better at video editing and improving your content. Your channel rocks!

[@christianramirez108]

Thomas, your videos are incredibly helpful and informative. It's one of my top 3 favorite channels on KZbin. Thank you for your advice, encouragement, and knowledge.

[@snailfren]

I'm really excited to apply this advice to my semester! I've been slacking these past few semesters due to bad habits and personal issues. Since noticing my slackagery I've quit my job to dedicate my time to bettering myself and my academics. Needless to say I'm beyond excited! Once again, great informative video. Keep it up 🤓

[@ProcrastPerfection]

Thank for saving the sponsor for the end of the video. This upload was really dense so I'm glad the ad break was well segmented. Great work as always.

[@arturocuya7578]

i liked how you mentioned the 3 steps at the beggining and end of the video. it really helps to keep them in mind

[@ToxicNeon]

I really liked this video. This has been a huge issue for me. I have a lot of difficulty getting myself to study consistently and to break things down. That you mentioned to get rid of some choices - that specifically what I had been working on over the past week. I basically have to schedule in study time in order to actually do it and be accountable for it. My schedule is simple and consistent enough to have a good several hours before classes everyday to study; and I say before cause there is no way I'll do it after classes. I have afternoon classes, and I ride the bus, so by the time I get home, I'm exhausted, hot, and dead-minded. I find I study better in the mornings anyways - no matter how much I hate waking up in the mornings. So I'm working that into my schedule. I've tried to break things down before, but I always put off even small tasks, cause it would make me anxious. I felt like I had too many tasks on my list. So I'm still not certain how I'll handle that, but I do like how you mentioned getting started the day the assignment is given. I feel like that'll will be an enormous help in me dealing with big assignments. I used to just ignore the assignment for a few days lol.

[@fionaengelson]

This video literally changed my life. After watching it, I broke up the homework I had to do into simple steps every day, and I've been SO PRODUCTIVE. Just last week I procrastinated my homework to the point where I had to finish it during school, but now I'm doing homework that doesn't even need to be done early. The work I set for myself also doesn't have a hard deadline with consequences, which is what I thought was the only thing that could motivate me. Thank you so so much!

[@jusdorange4720]

Thanks! I love your videos!!! I'm so happy you are hosting a Crash Course Series!!!!! YAY!

[@benchanderbhan3464]

Legend says if you comment early Thomas will reply

[@Thomasfrank]

WHO DARES DISTURB MY SLUMBER

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[@rezin5747]

OH Crap. RUN!!!

[@jusdorange4720]

HAHAHA

[@nicholastheophilus2815]

Thomas Frank what's the name of the app you talked about for your to-do list... something along the lines of ah-sauna

[@rossy5632]

Hi Thomas. I just wanted to let you know that you're my inspiration to keep improving my studying methods :) as an ex-college student (now i'm starting a master's degree) I think it's crucial to mantain the motivation and learn efficiently, which I've been able to do by watching your videos! so thank you so much for all your effort!! Saludos desde México!

[@fl0pZ3]

this is a lifesaver. ive started to get more organized but still end up extremely stressed trying to rush to finish things. im going to do all of these things asap

[@mahoganywest136]

Thomas Frank is my spirit animal, every video that has surfaced to my notifications have been worthwhile in some aspect of my life. Keep up the helpful tips, thanks!!

[@darrylrichmond971]

I am a new subscriber, in my 3rd year of a Doctor of Physical Therapy program and I wish I had these videos in undergrad and my master's degree. I would have saved so much time with your useful tips. Thank you for great videos I've watched about 20 of them lol. Going to try out Blinkist as well :)

[@linarangel1063]

I've been hearing your videos and podcasts for a few months by now :D I love them! By now I'm done with college but as freelance it's helping me a lot in my time management system. Thanks a lot!

[@Mychannel-gz4ef]

I'm preparing for school next week and i've been taking notes on several of your videos to write on my bullet journal! can't wait for this upcoming semester and applying your tips

[@drboo891]

Relate to so many of the things you mentioned! I'm forever falling behind and my to do list are currently such a mess that I can't even use them and keep making new ones which just makes more mess. Really excited to take your advice and get on top of things! Thanks Thomas!

[@marshtart01]

I've been watching your videos like crazy before my school starts in September! You have such amazing ideas that you present in the most interesting and fun way!

[@suhaibmutawakel4661]

You are seriously one of the best people I follow on KZbin :) We can't thank you enough for all the things you help others with.

[@lifeoflee09]

This is the advice I've been looking for. Thank you

[@LightKnight14]

I don't chime in too often here, because I'm a lurker, but just wanted to say your videos always help me out a lot. It's my senior year of college and I need all the assistance I can get. Wish me luck!

[@Sabrinac412]

I appreciate your videos, Thomas! They're timely and motivating. Again, thank you! 💙

[@reynnor]

Somehow this video dropped just as I needed it. Thanks Thomas. You're the man!

[@emmanuelapuamadi9591]

Thank you bro for uploading this. This is really helpful.

[@albadallanora29]

Not only I really appreciate your videos, I absolutely admire the way you inspire me to get organized and to get good grades. The way you speak really motivates me, and each of your videos helps me working on every little part of my personality too. Also, I am Italian so watching these vids really helps me with my English. Keep going man!

[@KD-wz8tp]

I'm SO thankful for all of your videos. Thank you!

[@ezequielgarrido2527]

Love your videos. Also, while preventing slumps and falling behind is great, maybe you could do a video about how to recover from early procrastination in the semester, since its quite common to start motivated and then drift off for a while. Thanks a lot, keep it up!

[@maeve628]

Thank you Thomas!! I am a senior in college but I still really needed these tips :) I really appreciate your work, keep it up.

[@shristyjha2145]

Hey Thomas, I just want to say I have become an ardent follower of your videos and I must admit that these videos give me the required bit of motivation in day to day life that I had lost lately...Thanks a lot for sharing such things..God Bless You for the great work that you do! :)

[@emilianonavarro2858]

Man, this is exactly what I needed to begin this new semester. Thanks Thomas!

[@mariaclaral1]

hey man, your book is helping me so much lately! thank you for writing and posting your videos

[@shrikantkale737]

This is so helpful.....Thank you for making this.

[@koralsugiyama33]

My favorite homework app is myHomework. At the beginning of the semester I go over my syllabus and input due dates, and like Thomas does with ToDoist (which I use for non-homework), I input new information as soon as I get it.

[@diegodias1998]

I've really find the work that you do is amazing and truly inspiring. I'm incorporating some of your hints and tips into my study routine to get the best out of it!

[@oakleyerickson8898]

I love this video it breaks down everything very well.

[@tretmizz5656]

Great video Thomas! 🙌🏼

[@OmerMan992]

Now seriously that's a great video thanks Thomas!

[@sarahowen2292]

Stopped by to say I followed your advice and have kicked ass this semester in my online Masters program. Also I'm really enjoying Blinkist. Thanks so much!

[@sarahowen2292]

Back to say straight A's two semesters in a row thanks to the advice in this video.

[@lisamarie2827]

This was very helpful, thank you !!

[@ZidaanDementer]

I love these videos. Congrats on crash course. I have been here since day 1 will stick by forever. 🙏🙏🙏

[@nasaaraabdi9462]

Thank you so much for your advice. I was lurking in my assignments now i have the confidence to believe i can be on top of my work.

[@elen.a.h2826]

I love you so so much! You are helping me all the time with you videos!!

[@yogeshsharma6669]

Love your videos frank keep posting 😍😍😍

[@davidli105]

It has been a week into the new school year, and this video came out at the perfect time. Oh, dear me.

[@briand9903]

Thank you for the video and recommendations! I've been pushing myself to get a good to do list app and todoist looks great. Thanks.

[@toychristopher]

This is so important to learn, because once you start your career it isn't broken up in semesters and there isn't a summer break (or any break at all).

[@anastasiyagavrilovich3180]

Thomas, there's a lot of love for you in these comments (an I've read all of them, LOL). Thought it couldn't hurt to add to it by saying thanks and I love your channel!

[@johndanieljavier1811]

thank you for all the vids. Your videos helped me get ready for my first semester in fall

[@thebrucewayneishere6106]

Hey Thomas, I've been watching your videos since probably about two or three years ago and they still really help me to be a productive person and getting tasks done, whether it's me training for sports or getting work done and earning those awesome A's. I could tell your channel has grown and I really want to thank you and encourage you for what you've done and to tell you to keep going because you have no idea how much of a benefit you're adding into many people's lives, and not just students I bet. I've been using Habitica for a long time now which you've introduced to me and that played a huge role in keeping me organized these years. I'm introducing my friends to it as well. Your videos are only getting better and I find them extremely helpful, probably my number one channel on KZbin where I actually learn fascinating and amazing advice and earn a benefit from in life. I hope to meet you sometime when I become rich and famous, haha. You're so amazing for doing this. Thanks Thomas

[@rrrs759]

Great video. Helped a lot. Keep it up Thomas!

[@misskongiii7141]

Thomas, thank you so much. As an international student (freshman) in America, I love the freedom of choice we have with our professors and subjects. But that freedom comes along with a huge amount of responsibility and it's kinda hard to "adult" all of a sudden. But this video really calmed me down and now I'm ready to tackle those assignments. Thanks again, appreciate the videos :)

[@thatrandomgirl4574]

Thank you soooooo much for making this video I was so stuck on school work this is so helpful

[@gemmaballini2883]

excellent, thoughtful advice

[@jonakerluku3607]

the video I've been searching my entire life for! THANKS

[@thedrunkencatlady]

Your chanel is great!! My only regret is I found it after my graduation... :/ But love your videos!!! :D

[@patriciamathu5041]

Loved the Brian Reagan reference at 5:18! One of my favorite routines of his!!

[@TanookiToadTeam]

One thing that always helps me to stay on track is to frequently reflect. I look back on the things I've done well and try to learn from the successes and the failures I've made. As one great man said, I try to pick up the embers from the past, and not the ashes. Reflecting helps me to remember who I am and look forward to who I can become and maintain a vision. As the great Helen Keller once said, "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." Prayer is one big way I try to maintain a vision every day but there are other ways. Great video as always! I've been trying to organize my life more lately and this was very helpful! Thanks! Keep it up! :)

[@carastudying991]

Back to school at the beginning of September, got my planner ready, now time to finish my summer work to have a clean slate for homework and keep on top of it!

[@lavenderruffles]

A video I didn't know I needed! This was very helpful!!

[@emmacauvin]

Great video, thank you so much for all your useful tips!

[@Lifeofxav]

I needed this video. Looking good btw !

[@kidstagram354]

Very useful ! Hope you can upload every week! Thank you

[@valeriaaquino4162]

Thanks for your tips !! 😉

[@spongeman1293]

Huff I have 63 missing assignments and I have one week till my mom calls the teacher to see if I'm doing good... Edit nvm I’m good she didn’t care that much but I STILL HAVE 50 now Anther edit it’s the next courter and now I have a bunch of As

[@roselinet646]

I really love your channel and podcasts! they're so good and useful. I love using notebooks, making lists, and organizing them more than using digital calendars or apps, that's why I decided to try bullet journaling. But your tip is still applicable ! I'm just going to do the opposite xD write the daily list on my phone then transfer it to my bujo. Thanks for the great tips!

[@JoeBased08]

This man Thomas, is a genius. Thank you my friend.

[@fAEtusDeletus]

I should get a Martin friend. Thomas, can you lend me yours?

[@MaziyyahJaf]

thank you! this is very helpful😊

[@shraddhamahat3126]

Thank you so much. It's really helpful.

[@maskquerade3236]

Thank you Thomas!!!!

[@lexanegaudet5707]

Your videos are so awesome and helpful... They keep me motivated at school. -Now I can't wait for back to school- 😂😂 But really I ❤ them. Subscribed :3

[@MistressMira]

Your videos are gold.

[@cassandro9445]

Really helpful, thanks a ton

[@nomadnurse42]

Thank you Thomas.

[@SuperRawLove]

Great video Frank! So many awesome tips in here. Making note on those. Thanks a lot for all your work and dedication! :)

[@torpedogamers2]

Man I already knew all these tips... but hearing them again really helps, so, thank u :)

[@Sssammy_Jo]

Very helpful, thank you 😁👋

[@sundusb5870]

You're a genius! This video is great! Very relatable. You answered my follow up questions!

[@nassisahal1502]

Thanks Thomas.. this video is very helpful

[@StubbornPrincessEmii]

This will help me with college life! Thanks Thomas! I hope to see more videos from crash course as well.

[@ismirlaks4908]

I really appreciate how you usually put the sponsors at the end of your videos so we can just stop the video if we're not interested. Love your videos