Overcoming Procrastination

[@PracticalInspiration]

What I find amazing is procrastination is often a self defense mechanism to avoid stress or pain. The thing is our brain stops us taking action to avoid pain or difficulty, instead choosing comfort

[@DraGnFly007]

Right! AND CHOOSING comfort causes MORE PAIN. A vicious cycle.🥴

[@Cassiearan]

Procrastination makes easy things hard and the hard things harder. The greatest amount of wasted time is the time not getting started. A year from now, you wish you had started today. Hi guys! It's me again :) You might have seen me before but my desire to inspire more people is what keeps me pushing to reach out more. We own a cookie shop business in our college town. When we first started it, we just graduated college and were living in our car with very little direction, just a huge passion to be successful. I started it out of a local bagel shop in their off hours at night with my boyfriend, Bran. It was a crazy experience but it worked! We became a success! And how we have our first storefront location (a second one currently under construction but launching soon!) We started it to fund a year long backpacking trip around the world and to be successful while living the life of our dreams.

[@AlexShailer]

And sometimes when you go to project plan... that's when you have to have the bravery, to look at where you're actually going and face it. You wanted the dream and now it's like "How much do you really want it? How much are you prepared to step outside your comfort zone and do this completely new thing and be in this completely new space?" It's easy to say "100%!" when you're not looking at it square in the eye. When you really get close to your dream there's the sudden last minute doubt, the creeping insecurities that say "Wow, that WILL be different, so much new responsibility, so many new things....Can I really handle this?" But you can, you just gotta break through the barrier of breaking it down into managable chunks, seeing it for what it is, and GOING FOR IT :)

[@chidu4643]

Thanks for the push!

[@SimilarFrequencies]

Needed this! Thank You 💚

[@osse1n]

*Procrastinating is a result of lacking purpose in life. No stimulus leads to apathy and no desire to take actions. Find your purpose and you’ll become the most productive person.*

[@victorvictor4235]

How do you find your purpose in life or something that you would be excited about?

[@osse1n]

@@victorvictor4235 did you get your answer?

[@victorvictor4235]

O'SSÉIN - Master Your Mind With Me no not at this moment

[@victorvictor4235]

chaotik crow I know clearly that helping others bring me joy

[@hlb0111]

I respectfully disagree. You can know your purpose, that doesn't mean that you know how to fulfill it.

[@alxpalma]

Project Plan + YES, Visualization + YES, Socialize: I understand the accountability factor, but I think it also gives BIG PROCRASTINATORS a false sense of acomplishment...so I personally would heed caution about that one. But Brendon is the expert ;)

[@FutileGrief]

I was going to say the same exact thing. Studies have shown that if you speak your goals, it will give a false sense of accomplishment that will make them think they already did the thing so they don't act upon it.

[@leonguan1015]

Great tips, Brendon. I have a major objective coming up: cracking the Google Tech Interview in April & May. Initially, I was honestly overwhelmed by the opportunity on an hourly basis. Luckily, I watched your previous video on dealing with overwhelming. Since then, I have been consistently meditating every day. It does help along with some positive affirmation in the morning. Regarding procrastination, I have a timeline for each week until the end of April and I have been visualising what happens after I get an offer. I guess what I am lacking are a) visualising the preparation process - that's why I am procrastinating on harder algorithm topics, b) socialise my agenda with others - I guess I wasn't sure how to handle the "shame" if I don't get in and others might make joke about me because of it. So I would like to change and to share with you guys my objective. Thanks for reading this long thread.

[@BarbaraEMarshallCampbell]

I am disabled and have difficulty recalling what is said or read. I have found taking notes and telling people about what I am learning from the notes really helos. And since I started sharing about my intentions I am doing more than just sitting. I am crocheting a baby snuggle blanket, and creating an Easter tree from papier maché. It really does motivate me to plan what I will do each day. Walking to check the mail and socialize is very challenging because I have learned that it means an entire evening and a day or two severe back and hip pain with fatigue. There are so many things that I can not do but The Brendon Show is really making g a difference in my life, one that I can share with friends and family too. You are really making the difference I want to make and I'm hooked on your presentations Brendon. You personal growth speeches on your show are priceless.

[@keillanhadden798]

Sorry to hear that. How are you doing now? How is your back?

[@rustystephenson7327]

Making my bed is a big process, taking bedding off my bed washing my sheets blankets pillowcases underlay blah blah and than entails me hanging it on clothesline waiting all day for it to dry, the hard part putting underlay back on fitted sheet top sheet quilt cover on quilt, than on bed, pillows ugh 😩 pillowcases on pillows , finally decoration pillows ! End of this process is rewarding! Comfy bed and the very much needed vital sleep cause sleep is goals and sleep is life

[@annieblogger489]

Good tips Brendon. I also absolutely love this book "Procrastination Elimination Method" by John Isaac!.. Got tremendous value out of it.

[@FlippingDave]

Nice, put it on my too list

[@KapitalTee]

This came out while I was procrastinating my Anthropology essay.

[@anlek5363]

I have tips for socializing with super secret people: create a no friend fb page just to communicate to your future kids/or an adult version of them. Your dream will be never judged, nobody knows your own secret or next big move. You have lessons to teach and inspire your kids when they grow up and deal with the same problem. I do have a fb like this, and it really works.

[@Radianty_Ella]

This is why I became a project manager for creatives and visionaries. With a little planning, projects are more likely to be completed! And with less worry, stress, or procrastination. Cheers to more ACTION and SUCCESS!

[@staywouldyou9852]

This really really really works! I have been doing this for about 4 months, and I am getting so much done on everything!!!!! Please please people try this!!! I was the the worst procrastinator ever and I love how productive I became!!!!

[@Sallyy150]

I procrastinate out of crippling anxiety

[@phylr3983]

Me too. I think we are "visualizing" scary outcomes.

[@ruksarharoon7278]

Me too right

[@kayligo]

Relatable

[@cosmicallis7936]

Meditation has helped me alot w that, binaural beats spacifically, look some up for anxiety and it will make a HUGE DIFFERENCE as long as u make it ROUTINE!!!😉😉 best of luck💚💚💚💚

[@legacyisalifestyle]

This project planning "step it all the way through" process just put butterflies in my stomach. THIS is going to change my life. Thank you Mr. Burchard.

[@hinatalieclaire]

Such fear advice thank you. I spent a while weekend procrastinating and after this I took time out to plan my week- already got started on a project.

[@frankcurtis9634]

This video really sums it up. I kept putting off my dreams for a long time, just content to get along in life with no heavy investments. But now the accountability thing is showing up more and more. I can dig it. I think entire segments of my old personality are losing their grip. The process to self actualization is a long one. I guess I would wake up in the morning and be content without planning anything major. But as anxiety mounts when I don't get things done, I feel happy to know what is actually required for a life of success.

[@karenrich9092]

I have tried to do the things you're talking about since 2017. That year I was planning the projects to be done around the house and my husband died. The next year I dug in again and was making some progress when my daughter's boyfriend proposed, which made 2019 a different calendar: everything was about the wedding. In 2020 I was sure this would be the time I would fulfill the plans I had written down, then COVID caused me to have to shelter in place with my daughter and son-in-law for 2 months. This made it hard to do the projects I had at home an hour away. Then came the 3 surgeries I had which caused me to have to be with them again for recovery for 3 months. I did manage to keep my customers happy with their websites. I haven't been able to have a routine and now the holidays and tax season are staring me in the face along with a disastrous house and yard. I am going to re-watch your video and try this again every day for 3 weeks. I know that's how long it takes to form a habit. Ironically it only takes 3 DAYS to form a bad habit.

[@876WellnessWarrior]

Thanks Brendon! You caught me right in the middle of procrastinating.👊🏾

[@zainabtariq1069]

you are amazing. this is what i really wanted.. coz my exams are next month nd im not getting intrst in studies 😍😍😍

[@carriepepper7858]

I LOVE, "If you mind can't see the steps, your heart will ask to pause." PERFECT.

[@markladder5203]

Brilliant delivery, I never heard it explained like this. This has gotten me fired up to stop.

[@teresaharris2279]

This is the best explanation I have heard regarding procrastination. I am helping children with Autism and I will share with them as well your great advice! Thank you Brendon!

[@fernandothe1]

This was super helpful for me. The PROJECT PLAN before was the "AHA" moment. It made me get it all out of my head and have a strategy. I loved how you brought it back to the fundamentals. Thank you.

[@mehdinickzamir6778]

Brendon, the first two factors you said is completely true and I can't agree with you anymore (and thanks for sharing it with us ) but the third one, I don't approve of it. When you tell people the thing that you're going to do, probably because they (your friends ) will give you a positive response like "oh that's great", your mind starts to consider that as a finished task and make you feel satisfied and accomplished. Thus when it comes to doing the task, you're out of motivation because your mind has already rewarded you!

[@nikkibent8046]

Omg that is so true ... for me at least🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Vidu_talks]

Yes I felt the same but didn't know the reason. You explained so nicely and clearly. Thank you soo much.❤

[@lifewithoutboundaries-achi1899]

Very inspiring. Breaking things down into smaller tasks really does help motivation and task completion rate. Thanks for the great tips!

[@EA-cl1yg]

Wow, THANK YOU BRENDON! 👍 The project plan may not sound sexy at first but getting things done does! 😊 Thanks for the great advice!

[@babigferraz]

So good!!! I LOVED the puzzle methafor. Awesome, as always! Thank you so much Brendon! I'll implement these into my life. ❤

[@MotiveVideoBook]

"visualization" really makes sense to move your life one step higher!

[@peaceloving1]

Well done Mr. Brendon. Your videos are very much heart touching and easy to follow. It feels like you are talking to someone one to one. You explain things very simple way and you talk to the point. Today I found out about your videos. As soon I listened to your video, I subscribed your channel.

[@giuliatraverso-breakingthi7003]

Such a valuable video! I wrote a scientific research paper on computer security In two weeks thanks to visualization while it normally takes a few months. Since I started to visualize my day every morning while meditating, I get to work with more energy and clarity and endurance.

[@ammarreda39]

The most important video on youtube ...seriously!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@faithtait_smileymind]

Your comparison with a puzzle says it all! Thanks you. 😊

[@jcalvarado8251]

I was going to put this video into my watch later

[@jeremyinoc3147]

Thank you Soo much I literally had to tell my self out loud to stop force my self to STOP scrolling fb Wich i get lost in it for literally hours a day for months now , and my mind has been all over the place and can't focus I'm ready to take control ,and your video helped alot

[@wadedoto]

I'll start making my project plans. Tomorrow.

[@simbarashekanyeredzi2129]

Hahaha. Thats funny

[@RDd188]

Yes! "Tomorrow" the First Step towards Procastination

[@debbyproulx3318]

Thank you for this, your analysis fits me to a T. My heart, oh my heart. Bless you.✨🙏🏼💕

[@shadiaalshawesh9887]

As much I read books with this fear ,, wasn't working that much,, this video is much more clear and practical, today itself I start using it:). Thaaaanks, i do appreciate it a lot.🤗 ☺

[@rudysanchez9236]

Thank you, Brendon! Continued prosperity, health & never ending Blessings to you and your family

[@jeftielmorales6983]

Thank you for everything you do brendon !! Much appreciated

[@bertiesretroboutique562]

So true! I never realize when I do not sew a project in my head and work out the kinks it gets thrown in my finish later bin. 🤯

[@mcd1076]

I love what you said about starting with fundamentals. I've heard sports coaches say this for years but never related it to my life challenges.

[@Lisa_Fernandezhomeandlifestyle]

Probably the most powerful video I've seen and needed. I do this with uni work every time then end up comprising on my standards as I've not done the planning and research or not allowed myself the time to do this. I don't feel I work well to deadlines. Yet if I planned I don't think it would be an issue. I just think there are too many variables that need doing like the fundamentals. Definitely agree with the planning and visualising. Let's see how I get on with the next essay with all this in mind.

[@eunicetang5103]

Wonderful advice! Big YES and it works well on me so far with the use of high performance planner. Thank you Brendon!

[@jerrydesu]

This is really true. I can't be productive if I haven't laid out the plan. That really is the first step and it has to work, otherwise you just can't commit! :)

[@corimoc]

The puzzle example is sooo perfect!!🤩💖

[@patriot7713]

I'll watch this later

[@guitarsz]

Pat Riot 😉

[@vccesilva]

Lol

[@willlopez6591]

i liked this comment before I understood why this is funny

[@littlegirl3263]

Lol

[@JadeNichelle]

THIS IS THE MOST BRILLIANT VIDEO ON KZbin.

[@musicprozac1993]

Thank you so much Brendon for this amazing video. I love the 3 hacks you shared. I love to plan so you would think I would do more of it. But I don’t. And I feel exactly how you described of being lost because I can’t see the end of my project especially when they are huge projects that take forever to complete. I will make a plan today because you’re right that I get overwhelmed and procrastinate. Thank you so much once again for your clear cut advice. God bless 🙏

[@romilaagard7621]

Thank thank you Coach for what you doing and giving to all of us🕯🕯🕯🙌👣👣👣👣☺👍

[@larasmith1022]

🦋Everything I’ve tried I face obstacles now I don’t know where to start

[@catstickler]

I must be in the minority. Project planning is some of my favorite things to do. I love strategy!

[@krisablaza1048]

This is so accurate, when I was younger I have more discipline because I constantly visualizing things.

[@dayankkumarasinghe]

Everytime I socialize my agenda, people destroyed em. Coz they don't believe in me or the y don't have the capacity for it. So we have to make sure to whom we share our agenda with.

[@leovylrivera1930]

I make sure I leave comment to say thank you.. God bless!...

[@rekharanganathan3152]

Great one Brendon. Simple things but which only really evolved people follow. Like they say Simple doesn’t always mean Easy.

[@larasmith1022]

🦋when I vocalized something it was a big failure when I faced obstacles so I quit altogether

[@adopodrinje1499]

great videos man! keep up the good work! Ive been watching ur videos ever since 2014 ! thank u so much ! this world needs peopel like u Brendon! always logical useful powerful knowledge to improve in life! never ever stop learning and winning! or gaining ! love ur work !

[@AhmedMohamed-bc2nm]

You are simply awesome Brendon 👏

[@lalithakrishnamurthy9663]

So much clarity about this topic!you are helping me get better thanks!

[@julestoop428]

You are awesome! ❤

[@strategystate3636]

Why, why, why do they not teach this in school. By the time we reach adulthood, we have so many bad habits.

[@FeliceMusic.offical]

OMG, this is so much, what I needed!!!

[@romilaagard7621]

From the heart of America Panamà Rep, of Panama🌎🔆💡🙌☺🖐

[@iwrite6388]

Thanks Brendon! Just what I needed as I approach my Sunday night planning with my HP Planner! 👍🏻

[@mayur0pawar]

Always get acceleration to my plan by watching you and videos

[@ValsarajR]

TL;DR 📝 [1] Summary: Focuses on overcoming procrastination using three brain hacks. [2] The most significant points are: 📝 Project Planning: Plan the steps and timeline for your projects and tasks to improve productivity. 💭 Visualization: Visualize your day or tasks to mentally prepare yourself for taking action. 🗣 Socialize Your Agenda: Share your plans and goals with others to create accountability. [3] Examples include: 🧩 Completing a puzzle faster when the picture becomes clearer. 🏋‍♀ Having a workout buddy to improve accountability. [4] Important data and research findings: 📈 Speaking out your goals makes you more likely to take consistent action. [5] Actionable recommendations: 🌙 Project plan the day before or the morning of your tasks. 🌅 Visualize your entire day and tasks, including how you'll handle struggles. 📣 Share your agenda with others to create a sense of accountability.

[@ammarreda39]

Watching it again after first time 2 years ago and iam astonished again by how life changing can be so " duh 🙄 moments"

[@TanvirAhmed24]

Procrastinate now, don't put it off. ... That's a joke. No, don't do that. That's bad. Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.

[@emmawatson6582]

You've got some good stuff on your channel. Keep it up and you'll grow big one day. :)

[@TanvirAhmed24]

@@emmawatson6582 Thank you! :)

[@maratn9452]

Concrete and up to the point. Usable tips right of the bat. Thanks Brandon.

[@thelmaughanze5770]

Great video. I learned so much. Thank you for giving me a different and more practical approach to common sense laws of success. I feel more equipped to be more productive this week.

[@serendipity8209]

Visualize Small Steps towards tasks. (Advice to Self)😊!

[@larasmith3076]

🦋lacking clarity is the worst

[@paulinetaylor377]

OMG! The light bulb just came on. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@joannevanzyl4391]

Wow this is so practical! It speaks to my problem. Tx!

[@ocontabilistadigital]

Bright points raised!

[@abodabod9338]

Great advice Thanks a lot for that 🥰

[@simcoresolutions1737]

Wow this was really good! Thank you!

[@mirzamirza3035]

Maybe this was it... 99% sure this was it... procrastination.... Just though about it, I am an achiever and has been like that from early on ....whenever I though something was hard and I still achieved it...came with a lag time, the procrastination time.... I keep trying and failing miserably even In the simplest stuff ....then suddenly it happens one day... I don’t even have to try ... I am on it.... feels like this three steps will help me cut that by huge margin

[@hurmat5284]

Medical students needed this so much

[@saavanjoshi6368]

Thanx buddy.... you are just awesome😊😊

[@iconsnicos]

That puzzle analogy was perfect!

[@SteffaniebargerAuthor]

Is binge watching Brendon Videos for inspiration and massive future implementation procrastinating? :D

[@rohan7379]

Not able to change my mindset , I try each day in morning , I get up at 4 30 , try to get things done , I’m 23 , stuck in life , can’t change the way I think and it’s becoming a problem day by day

[@DialecticalMaterialismRocks]

Get an Alexa or better google home. Also use a calender on your phone and trello to write down your chores

[@supriyasahu2202]

wow...thank you brendon!!

[@IntrinsicTrends]

Thank you so much for the video brendan it's very helpful But talking about what you do is not a good exercise due to my negative experience of seeing people steal my ideas

[@maiawad1217]

I only did project plan :) I've never visualized what will happen. But Thank you

[@ranjan_v]

Thank you so much

[@mannakanuga4405]

Thank you for these tips, already implementing them!

[@antoniaweir5328]

so good love this brilliant advice

[@lizbethjimenez8226]

I'm new to HP, and this is my Achilles heel. I know i should plan, and frequently try to, but find myself overwhelmed by it all that i settle for "surviving the day on instinct". What do you do when 3 hours into planning, seems to have gotten you almost nowhere? Do you have tips on how to acquire good planning skills? At the moment I'm struggling.

[@JadeNichelle]

INGENIOUS!!!!!

[@romilaagard7621]

Wao wao súper powell full the informaton you have shared🤔🔔🔑💡💡💡🙋👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@peekmd]

I needed to hear this today. Thanks Brendon.

[@unleashingpotential-psycho9433]

Great video 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mikaelaulin4992]

This was great, Brendon. Thank you.

[@JadeNichelle]

This is an amazing video!!!

[@masterphotog4131]

As always, awesome motivational video. Keep up the good work!

[@oliveostrich903]

You are awesome sir ! Thank you 💗

[@MarcShare4Profit]

For socialize I will go for videos and put it on a website. It does not matter who sees it; it is out there.