how to stop procrastinating!

hello, friends! this was the video that was originally scheduled for last week, but in light of recent events, i chose to post resources, funds, and petitions to support the blm movement. if you'd like to see that post, click here: bit.ly/3h7Ut7n i hope you and your loved ones are safe during these times, and please don't stop learning and listening! let's continue our efforts together to make the future better and to enact long-term improvement 💕 stay safe, stay vigilant!
// timestamps //
♡ 0:25 - reasons you might be procrastinating
♡ 1:12 - if your goals are too vague
♡ 1:52 - if your deadline is too far away
♡ 2:40 - if you don't have the energy
♡ 3:07 - if you underestimate the amount of time your work takes
♡ 3:43 - if you're a perfectionist
♡ 4:33 - if you're afraid
♡ 5:33 - if you dislike the subject
♡ 7:44 - if you feel overwhelmed
♡ 8:31 - if you "work well" under pressure
♡ 9:19 - if you're forgetful
♡ 9:44 - if you have a mental illness
♡ 12:28 - wrap-up
// resources for depression, anxiety, and adhd //
♡ alternatives to self-harm: bit.ly/2XDwOCK
♡ how to survive university with depression: bit.ly/3ddLJdu
♡ 6 ways to deal with depression and anxiety around exam time: bit.ly/2TKeRBr
♡ students against depression: bit.ly/2XPypWr
♡ things you should do when anxious: bit.ly/2XB3EnJ
♡ alternative positive anxiety coping mechanisms: bit.ly/2M6W1Am
♡ questions to ask before giving up: bit.ly/3gulHoj
♡ studying with a mental illness: bit.ly/2X8mMuz
♡ tips for executive dysfunction: bit.ly/2Xx7zC6
♡ anxiety masterpost: bit.ly/36CdaLJ
♡ 7 secrets to studying better with adhd: bit.ly/36yrMM2
♡ 10 tips for adhd/add students: bit.ly/3erc9Zk
♡ 15 tips for adhd students: bit.ly/2X5wrls
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[@mateasrnec5235]

Me: is procrastinating rn

[@Onebluefrogontopofthemoon]

Same tho

[@ajithkumar-jk1ne]

Literally

[@mateasrnec5235]

@Mary Kate Marino :))

[@James-nl3gi]

Same-

[@emely5405]

me: watching videos about not procrastinating while procrastinating

[@medicineandsummer4835]

literally me rn 😂

[@freebeerishere]

Deadline is too far away Me, trying to finish the assignment the day before: nope not that one.

[@zeewl4494]

I finish it before 1 hour of the deadline of assignments

[@ajithkumar-jk1ne]

*Does it while teacher is collecting*

[@chocolatte6312]

@@ajithkumar-jk1ne *okay but why is that so relatable-*

[@pukupukupowpow7]

her: take a nap me: HAH- *takes a nap* *ends up sleeping for 5 hours*

[@CherryPi2247]

As a student with ADHD, here are some of my study tips that I use to get me to do work instead of playing animal crossing for a week straight!! - Create an area where you only do your work. I use to love going to cafes, libraries etc before lockdown as I just automatically associated it with getting work done. At my desk. I don't feel that same "work flow mindset" as I not only do work there, but I get eat, put make up on, watch KZbin videos etc and so that work mindset I have have isn't as strong at my desk compared to other places. What I do instead is I put on some background cafe noise to trick myself into thinking I'm in a cafe and that has been working well for me! - To get me to start the task, I normally do like putting a bit of pressure on myself as before, I would go to college and I had a job so there wasn't a lot of time for me to study so I had this mentality of this is the only time I have to do my work and I would do my work but when I have more time, it no longer works so normally, I do a small task that doesn't require a lot of time but is me physically doing something like tidying my room or dancing, basically any task that gets me moving! for some reason, after that, I normally crack down and start some work! - Please take breaks!! I use to hyper focus sometimes on my work and would study 5 hours without breaks and so forest is a brill app and pomodoro method is also ace. - Turn work into play. Make what your doing more fun and engaging, it will stop it feeling/being boring as if its fun, you're less likely to get distracted / want to do something else! ( for me anyways ) Hope this is helpful!!

[@lotsofgroove]

Thank you so much! I have ADHD as well :3

[@mosererealo2081]

Not to be rude but what is adhd?

[@amayapersaud6027]

@@mosererealo2081 ADHD is a mental health disorder. Its basically where u have trouble focusing and u need help paying attention... its somewhere around there but idk too much but i know its something like that.

[@mosererealo2081]

Vanisha Persaud ok thanks

[@arabellat]

reason 12: i'm actually just lazy

[@ikigai999]

Yep

[@bradenchu]

seo: here are the reasons why you might be procrastinating me: yes. a l l.

[@lucasgongora8690]

Hiiiii! loved your video!, i´m a perfectionist and a student with severe anxiety. I wanted to say to those who feel related to not keep on working and studying for hours and hours, work should be done, yes, but in a healthy way, always taking care of your mental health. Also i have panic attacks, i sometimes feel out of breath and in a loop, i recommend you taking time for doing other things, for example i usually paint or draw to distract myself from that feeling, remember that panic attacks are momentaneous and i have the luck of taking medication for that but if you can´t take pills, try to do what inspires you, what relaxes you, it can be reading, singing, drawing, etc. Finally for you, who might be reading this, YOU ARE ABOVE ALL, you are not defined by grades or how quick you deliver an assignment, you are you and stop comparing to others because it´s stupid to compare a dolfin with an ant by doing the same activity right? take care of yourself and pleeeease don´t drink coffee!!!! love u guys and i hope this might be helpful to someone in the world. XOXO :)

[@daliahesham9957]

Needed that 😪♥️

[@angelkale7547]

Thank you 🙏 I feel like I might be coming down with anxiety because I’m getting restless more frequent with studying and going to classes. I can’t help but feel like my grades are everything because everyone around me looks up to me as the perfect student when I am actually becoming worse at school over time. I think it’s because my anxiety doesn’t let me do the work early since I am afraid to do it bad, so I end up procrastinating and then doing it last minute terribly... Any tips? I still have a few more years of college I can’t give up now.

[@grangerproductivity]

This video popped up when I am procrastinating my homework so this is my wake up call to get my homework done 😂😂

[@jayanthhs05]

Yes!

[@heatherflorence124]

I see you EVERYWHERE 🤣

[@moonlitmoss_]

Ayyyy hi

[@serwaniy8080]

i never knew she had depression... she’s always so cheerful and happy-go-lucky. kudos to her, i could never be how she is. thanks girl

[@sweetdia_med]

I have an exam on Friday and I was about to get a little anxious until I saw your notification! Thank you for the video🥰

[@hayleykwok]

omg me too-

[@sweetdia_med]

sushi Good luck to both of us!💪🏻

[@noah_blacketer]

Omg I love your videos they are so cool

[@niaroberts2193]

i definitely over reward myself lmaooo i'll let myself stop for like an hour after studying for like 5 minutes 🗿

[@chocolatte6312]

S a m e -

[@Olivia-iy2xz]

there's nothing like that real sense of pressure on you. false deadlines and real deadlines just aren't the same. if i made a false deadline, it would be extended to the initial date. i wouldn't be able to take a false deadline seriously. not good under pressure and, yet, i still do this to myself.. *sigh*

[@ransxx875]

I completely understand the mental health problems one as I have severe depression and severe social anxiety ocd adhd, aspergers and dyslexia , now to help me revise something I take time I don’t rush something or apply too much pressure to myself and I ask for help the teachers are there to help.... please if you have any of these conditions or something else ask for help it will take a lot of weight of your shoulders and look after yourself take your medicine and hydrate❤️☺️

[@studybuddy626]

I was procrastinating . Fortunately I found this video Now I am doing productive procrastination.

[@marianamartinez9544]

i love how you keep it real. especially when you said that we are normal humans that sometimes its inevitable to fall into procrastination and not like those studyblrs who just tell you that procrastination is wrong along w some generic tips. love your videos as always!!

[@tbhstudying]

i just think it's much better to be realistic with yourself and your expectations for yourself! glad i could help 💕

[@frangconna3265]

Hi Seo, I'm Conna. It's been a while not visiting your channel that I used to watch every single day back then when I was in uni. I discover your channel in 2017 and tbh your channel successfully motivate me to work better on my study, to be organized, to tidying up my notes and basically your drawing, Lil stickers, calligraphy and your aesthetic in general really inspire me so much. Just wanna say that I'm truly proud of you for being confident and showing your face now. There are times when you said couple of time that you're not comfortable to showing your face and better to have voice over video with soothing background music but look at how much you grow and the confidence that you've and for that improvement, I'm so proud proud proud of being your subscriber and watching you grow. Fly higher Seo, gonna support you for all the positivity and motivation that you brought through your content. Loves, Conna💫

[@avievenner1163]

it's so ironic that this has been sitting in my watch later since it was made lol

[@peachybaby1284]

hi! a student with mdd and gad here! because of my anxiety, my mind drifts off and i start to dissociate. so i usually need to ground myself so that i can focus on the task that i need to do. that means i do this one task that i only do when i study. for me, i have this specific snowglobe that i only shake when i study. I'd shake it, focus on the flow of the fake snow until it all settles to the bottom. after that, it means its time for me to start working. various thoughts can also interrupt my session and distract me or discourage me, and for that i write it down on a scrap piece of paper and throw it away. it'll make the thoughts coherent, and the act of throwing it out makes it feel like it's trash and that i shouldnt listen to it. thats not all that i do,, but i hope this helps!

[@doggo9406]

i don’t think seo mentioned this in her video, but you should always set S.M.A.R. T. goals, SMART standing for - specific - measurable - achievable - relevant - time-bound these are the things that you need to keep in mind when you set a goal for yourself. seo covers this first topic in the first section of the video (1:12). you should specify what you want to do (what chapter and page instead of a broad objective). this’ll help you achieve your goals faster. the second letter is set an achievable goal. setting a measurable goal can help you better measure your progress throughout completing that goal and stay motivated and focused. the third letter is to set an achievable goal. it’s fine to establish a goal that challenges your capabilities, but don’t make a goal that’s too out of your capabilities. ask yourself how realistic your goal is and how you can accomplish the goal. the fourth letter is to set a goal that is relevant to you. does this goal matter and is it worthwhile for you to do it? the fifth and final letter is to set a goal that is time bound. seo also mentions this in her video (1:52), but you should set a deadline for your homework / assignments and even for non-related school things, like taking care of your laundry or something. if the goal is too far away, you’re more likely to underestimate the amount of time you have, which can lead to procrastinating. set a deadline for you to look forward to. this motivates you to complete the assignment faster and to keep other less important tasks from sidetracking you from your goal. if you implement these into your everyday life, you will eliminate vague and “wooly” goals from your mind and set better and more efficient goals that encourage you to be productive and complete your daily tasks that you may have omg i just spent 15 minutes writing a comment on a youtube video that’s better than the essays that i give to my teachers tf. anyway, that’s all! i just wanted to give a bit of info because i noticed seo didn’t really talk about it much in the video. hope you have a great day!

[@cxramelty242]

this is super helpful!!

[@geeneon]

I remembered u posted this vid and looked it up bc i'm procrastinating rn 😭 you brought up so many great points that i couldn't think of atm so ty for the reminders!!

[@medicineandsummer4835]

i liked how you said "some is better than none"...that's helpful to keep in mind!

[@clarapineda693]

For people with anxiety: try to take naps between your duties, drink tea, and try to take some mini breaks and do anything that might relax you like watching videos, listening to music, eat a snack, or something like that :)

[@ellyssa3484]

thankyou for talking about mental health and studying, its honestly such a battle and i think it needs to be more talked about in the study/self help section of youtube!! I've been struggling with severe depression and severe school-based anxiety for years and I had started to get better on my medication last year, but this year has been a major struggle and my meds aren't working, its also my last year of highschool so this video actually really helped

[@waterfale3356]

Omg seo thank you so so so so so so much!!! You're always considerate of all groups of people and advocate for so many things. I don't think that many people realise mental illness is very prominent and procrastination is just one of the many effects of

[@nekkinekki4721]

I only do assignments that I am excited about but then I become perfectionist on it and spend a lot of time on adding little details that no one's gonna see.

[@noaproject26]

When you watch these during your study break you know studytube’s got you

[@jasminerossladores9944]

i actually did thought of procrastinating on watching this video, but after a few mins of thinking so hard, i realized i had to just finish watching it rn so that i will not watch it the next time imma be lazy and procrastinate again lol wow self great improvement 👏🏻

[@paulacorih]

i really needed this, so thankful

[@SoVidushi]

Thanks for this video- kinda needed it

[@mithi2477]

Needed this so badly!❤️

[@SrirachiKat]

Thank you for this. I’m taking General Chemistry II for the third time!;-; I’m going to use your tips to help me this summer

[@tbhstudying]

good luck! you've got this!

[@rubyeliza]

I LOVE YOUUU I NEEDED THIS ❤️ I love your channel so much

[@9mandeul.le297]

Yes! The Queen is baccccc

[@static1132]

i really love this video, thank you so much for this

[@Mia-sb1bb]

if my bullet planner looked like that, i would never procrastinate

[@mishabhu5908]

i love your videos ahhh

[@belenstyles7699]

THE QUEEN HAS POSTED 😍❤

[@kylaaakarii6694]

This is so helpful 💕 TYSM💖✨

[@pogthegrea]

False deadlines were a godsend during my Master's degree where I had multiple year-long projects and limited contact time with my professors

[@saranghajagenda]

Omg, this came at the PERFECT time. Thank you for doing what you do Seo 😭❤️❤️

[@jahnavidhir8113]

Yay! New video💫💫💫 loves it a little too much..

[@stephaniemendoza776]

Woah, you are so great at advice, your words and the way you structure them are so amazing Wish I found this channel sooner You're incredible!

[@juwuiee]

I love how you organized this video!! 💕💕I'm lowkey all of the reasons 😂

[@HeyitsZani]

I think that this came in THE PERFECT TIME because I have so much things to do atm- thank you!😊💗

[@Dani-pd7dc]

this was v perfectly timed ! also, when it comes to the not liking a class/being afraid to start, i find that it rly helps to tell myself that once i’m done with the assignment, i’ll be done and won’t have to deal with it anymore and the idea of not having to think about it anymore is enough to get me to do it lol

[@moonlitmoss_]

This is perfect timing...... I legit have like 9 Khan academy assignments to do and they're due in like 2 hours......

[@jellylopez6312]

This video was so informative you inspired me to make a spread about it in my journal!!!

[@zzzyra864]

This really helped me! Thank you thank you thank you!!! I'm very grateful 💜✨

[@sofiastastny8403]

Omg why does Seo always upload literally at the PERFECT TIME andjekwjhekeje I love her so muchhhh 💕

[@florbayona5849]

i really liked this video, helped a lot

[@jemamassie]

thank you for sharing this❣️

[@RegularOddball]

it's really encouraging to see such an open inclusion and discussion of mental illness in this situation, thank you for sharing your own techniques and providing resources!

[@anniemen8964]

Thank you! I feel like all I am doing throughout lockdown is procrastinating!

[@shiorisaeki2175]

Wow great timing!! I was about to watch your “study with me“ to do my essay writing. It would be great if you make videos on writing reports and essays!

[@damarisfranco1954]

I’m finally going back to school after taking a much needed break and I’ve found this new, fresh perspective about furthering my education and this time around I’m taking everything more seriously and your videos are so helpful so thank you so much for that!!!

[@procrastinatingproductivel2031]

This videos was suppa helpful!!!❤

[@AnamKhan-vk4tl]

Thaaaaaannnnnkkkk you, I recently realised the problem for me not studying was Procastination. So helpful this video wasssss rhaaannnk yooouuu

[@sarojjaiswal304]

This helped me so so much💕I love you so much 😭❤️

[@tbhstudying]

glad i could help!

[@mahekmehta8271]

Not kidding at all. But I saw like 2 minutes of the video and I am already motivated to go and study. Thanks Seo, love your videos

[@nadine.1105]

thank you so much!

[@haltertopbabe]

omg i needed this 🥺 thanks seo !

[@luciathefemininewoman]

Also this is a good video. I’m in awe how much you put into this video. Keep it up.

[@maskedst7513]

thank you sm for this video!! i really needed it :"

[@tbhstudying]

no problem 💕💕

[@awhatjahssishissjjsjaonx6918]

Thank u sm🥰 this reeeeeaaaallyyy helped me 🥺🥺 you are definitely going to heaven girl 🛐🛐🛐🛐

[@procrastinatingproductivel2031]

Procrastinating productively 😌❤

[@yodream9565]

im number eleven and thank you so much it really helps me a lot! T_T

[@diyayengle]

Omg it’s my birthday today I got this video as a gift from you!!

[@devikhanal3497]

The Nine dislikes on the video are the nine people who won’t admit that they procrastinate 😂

[@brandybarneshaden1692]

me: *watching this even though school is over for me*

[@haileywasheree]

I don't have anything to procrastinate on anymore but I'm still procrastinating

[@laasya7020]

Idk why but she enjoys every moment in this video such a good vibe 😀😀😌😌😌(this does not look like relieved emoji but it is)

[@Funnyowl69]

11 hits home I keep forgetting to take my evening dosage of adhd meds and wonder why I keep getting distracted

[@Studymkk1]

this is great advice!

[@pontsuleinchen]

Okay but the fact that you listed procrastination as a symptom of mental illness made me feel so relieved! My therapist and I concluded around a year ago that mine comes actually from my depression and ever since I'm trying to get better, a little day by day. But people on the outside rarely see it, they just see me as a massive procrastinator, not able to get my work done (or barely on time). It's so important to raise awareness that procrastination is not just being lazy or a bad habit. Thank you so much for that. ♥

[@elisarequillo340]

Wieeeeeee I was waiting for this video!

[@flori3076]

😊thank you! Very helpful video

[@studycloude7348]

omg i was just searching this

[@syedmubarak2095]

Ur hair is so nice I like it

[@allisonwallace4022]

My school year ends on Thursday so I’m a little sad I can’t use this advice

[@poorvalele9761]

seo:reward yourself me: goes overboard with rewards

[@Favourmai]

This is the video I need 😊

[@ilovmayo0238]

No pressure, no diamonds. Such an apt t-shirt ❤

[@crow-and-compass5416]

I strongly believe I have ADHD and I've been looking for ways to study at home. Recently I've tried to study in short sessions and it's been working quite well so far (I need some ambience noise like rain/café noises etc)! What also works for me is going to a café (which I can't do right now) and study there (time limit of an hour). That way I know that that place is for studying and studying only.

[@hannubananu7145]

I need this; thank you for making this ❤️❤️

[@tbhstudying]

glad i could help!

[@enemmii]

I was literally searching u up to see if u put a new vid...and u came in at the right time..love u seo😍ur cho cute😊😊😊

[@dipanjanakusary-7703]

The tip about organic chemistry is too helpful honestly I hate that shit

[@maithileegarg9096]

I am all of those😁(why you procrastinate) Really love you and your CHANNEL ❤️ Stay safe

[@maithileegarg9096]

Btw what editing apps do you use, loved the editing..

[@ayo7285]

yeeeeh finally seo is back aginnnnnnn love u seoooooooo♥️

[@TheGwestown]

This is very helpful thank you!

[@tbhstudying]

glad it helped!

[@mazchaz3301]

It's on my watchlist for a year, and here I am.

[@9mandeul.le297]

Seo, just wanted to let ya know, you are very amazing

[@adinacameliamitran4051]

Just saying hi and luv u! 🥰 And stay safe!

[@OpenCampUSbyFadimeDemiralp]

Great video! Let me add one more tip. You don`t have to overcome procrastination by yourself alone! For example, you can make a study plan with a friend(s) either to virtually get together to study or to share study outcomes at a scheduled day&time! If everybody in the group suffers from procrastinating and would tend to procrastinate the scheduled work, then they can set an innocent punishment as an incentive to prevent re-scheduling:)))

[@piraqt3324]

Ooh I'm kinda early. Ilysm thank you for this!

[@rizqal1280]

You are so prettyyyyyy

[@lubnashaikh3367]

Thank you so much seo , this was very helpful ! 😘🥰🤗

[@dongiepanda]

when i was in public school i got my work done because of expectations and pressure ig (but it literally killed my mental health) but once i moved to homeschooling i lost all motivation and i think part of the reason is how bad my mental health was before switching. i "work well under pressure" but my mental health doesnt do well with it.. its so hard to figure this out 😭

[@ose2299]

yess! this is what everybody needs bc hehe i am now the queen of procrastinia. its a world reknown title.

[@paula-rc8bu]

the reasons for procrastination came for my neck omg