productivity: 10 popular & trendy habits we DON'T follow 🤫 ft.

[@madelinecaples8141]

Me: pay attention to what she's saying, this is interesting My brain: but her SWEATER

[@zuzuzuzuuuu]

Samee!

[@HeyItsDena]

SAMEEEEE

[@intentionalliving7326]

Omg yes! Is it anthropology?

[@zarazev7097]

I found the sweater it’s from Saks it’s $350 shocking

[@im.monicarose]

SAMEEEE 😭😭💕

[@karissawoodward1992]

"KZbin Big Sisters" needs to be a thing now ♥️

[@intentionalliving7326]

🙌🏻😁

[@lilyovers]

summary: 1. its okay not to do the most important/ biggest task first thing in the morning as this can create stress/ anxiety when you know you still have lots of little tasks to do, whereas doing all of your little tasks first allows you to focus on doing deep work later in the day with no distractions ʕ ᵔᴥᵔ ʔ ✓ 2. apple watch/ habit trackers - are you doing things because you actually want to or just to check it off your habit tracker? 3. time blocking & task batching - it can be helpful to see a full overview of your day/ week, however this can actually cause more stress long term if you don't stick to schedule. Consider setting up making and manager days where one day is dedicated to doing deep work e.g. planning and filming videos and another day is dedicated to meetings and managing interpersonal relationships. Work with what's best for your energy levels ～(๑˘︶˘๑)～ 4. accountability partners & mentors - mentors don't necessarily have to be someone you know in real life, they could be authors or KZbin big sisters, meanwhile accountability partners can help keep you motivated to be consistent with achieving goals, especially during these unprecedented times. Its also a good way to keep in touch with friends (♡ ^ ◡ ^) 5. morning routines - you don't have to do all of your good habits in the morning, work with what's best for you and your schedule ♡ consistency is better than doing nothing!

[@mauricenr2969]

Thank you 🙏!

[@kishly]

"I began doing things because I wanted to check it off more than actually being present." SOOOO TRUE. I still track my habits but instead of putting all specific habits on the list, I put categories (inspired by Amy Landino's Movement-Mindfulness-Mastery). So if I decided to meditate on a given day, I can easily check off mindfulness. But if tomorrow I decided to journal for 30 mins, I can also tick mindfulness off. So it allows me freedom while still moving within a framework and making sure I'm still doing things that nourish my well-being. ❤️

[@AmandaATXo.o]

I just realized that I started doing this too, I crave structure, but I also find it smothering. So I changed my rigid workout routine to "move around a nonzero amount" haha.

[@kishly]

@@AmandaATXo.o Haha! I love the "move around a nonzero amount" 😂 Have you heard of Gretchen Rubin's The Four Tendencies book???

[@lie5961]

"I'm just bad at keeping in touch with people." Oof. 🙃

[@lukeguccii]

You mentioned a few times in your video how you felt like it was hard to manage friendships or that you found it difficult to catch up with friends. I would love a video on something to do with maintaining friendships in a healthy way for not only yourself but also your friends. Like maybe discussing communication/communication styles, activities, timing etc. I would be so interested to hear about this and work on this part of my life.

[@intentionalliving7326]

Yes! To me this is an important life domain ☀️

[@zeeanna2868]

Up!

[@TheEmzies]

Love the conversation about morning routines. I don't have one because I start my job at 7am so need to leave home by 6.15am. I'd rather get good sleep than wake up early to write morning pages.

[@tommie3700]

Morning routines have become so overcomplicated by being *aesthetic*. It's really just what you do in the morning. For me, that's make my bed, drink a glass of water, eat breakfast and make a matcha latte aha. Focussing too much on planning or diary just clogs up my day.

[@simrandatkhile3872]

Wow just curious what is your work like that you have to wake up do early? And when does your workday end?

[@nmoomoo]

@@simrandatkhile3872 I wonder if they’re not American because in my country it’s a pretty normal time to get to work at

[@TheEmzies]

@@simrandatkhile3872 I work in customer service, finishing around 3pm.

[@LoniLoni11]

I also get to work for 7 and gotta get my daughter pre-prepped for school. I work with GSK And love my job cause it's low stress for me BUT I can't do big tasks before work in the morning.

[@tieralynn6957]

Honestly wish more videos on youtube were set up like this, so organized and informative

[@richapriyanka6596]

Rowena is seriously like a big sister of productivity for me. *dances awkwardly away*

[@jaaymark]

the crossover we didn't know we needed 😭 we love to see it

[@hellogrmc]

Also one lesson from this video that I learned: Just because the habit's "trendy" does not mean it's gonna work for you. You have to figure out the habits that really spark joy and make you productive.

[@sabrinarachel6053]

Haven’t finished the video yet, but I can already tell it’s interesting and informative :)! I think it’s helpful to realize that different things work for different people, and I like how this video helps emphasize that idea.

[@sarahmitchell9366]

I loved the format of this. How one of you doesn't like something, and the other does. And you can go through and explain why it's not for you personally, not just that it doesn't work. Thanks.

[@farflunghopes]

Oooh I wonder how many of those "do the most important thing in the morning" recommendations are by CEOs or people who outsource their admin tasks. 😅

[@CassieWinter]

THIS! 👆

[@biomedwithvy]

I really resonate with you on the time blocking, and especially after watching your video on how to manage your energy levels instead of time, it's really helped to ease my stress and anxiety!! (considering how much of a planner I am hahaa) love your videos rowena 💕

[@CassieWinter]

Such a great conversation! #1 resonated with me the most. As someone with multiple chronic illnesses, if I don't get certain things done in the morning, I'll be out of spoons by the end of the day to get to them. So I always save my first deep work session for after those tasks.

[@halogenesis]

Thank you. I feel like spoons really change the game. I can’t do deep work first thing either, because I won’t get anything else done.

[@valstoppenbach6336]

"my mentors don't know I exist" the irony! lol you are the youtuber I turn to when I feel overwhelmed. thank you so much for existing. I hope it's a satisfying feeling, being able to be someone else's inspiration. I'm really glad I found your channel. ♡

[@sacdaabdurhman]

‘What get measured gets managed”-Peter Reflecting what you have done the previous month makes you happy and feel like you have made so much progress. STAY HAPPY and HEALTHY

[@emgladerc1756]

Two of my favorite KZbinrs working together!!!

[@Jada]

my two absolute fav people❤️❤️

[@mariacamilarianorubio2355]

It is just so goo to have your experiences and pieces of advice now in a world where most of the time you feel guilty about not having everything done or not achieving as much as you are "supose to" I've personally try some of the habits you mentioned and finished not be consistent with them, as Rowena says it is vital for you to realize why you want things to be done instead of just checking items Love you so much, girls

[@chimiko13]

Love this!! 😊 I relate so much to ALL! I can’t time block. I love doing it the night before but when I can’t accomplish my unrealistic to-do list, anxiety takes over so I might just do a rough sketch of what I need to do for the day without a time limit. Also, all my mentors are books, podcasts, and vlogs 😅 but I consider my accountability partners/friends my mentors too in a sense that they remind me who I am and where I want to be. Thank you for saying that that’s okay 🤗

[@tameyourmonkeymind3382]

Every habit fits diferently for every one, find you own

[@seoulologyy]

I just love how unique everyone is and this is a good reminder to do what works for you. 💛

[@nicoleonfeels]

Productivity creates a more efficient path from where you are to where you want to be. 👌🏽

[@yourlocalwalmartshopper]

I’m so convinced that me and you watch the same people

[@yourlocalwalmartshopper]

It’s terrifying me and you watch the same vudeos

[@monjadjordjevic4429]

When I watch your videos, I instantly feel better. It doesn't matter what happened in my day, week or a month, it doesn't matter how pissed I am at the world for being the way it is, you always succeed to calm and ground me to earth. You make me think that i can change to be the way I want to be and to do what I want to do. Thank you for your hard work Rowena, all the best to you and your boyfriend!!

[@brooke5957]

i love how this video is kind of a combo of you and beatrice’s editing style! as a subscriber of both this was so lovely to watch

[@pankreas2195]

Im so grateful for this content... it makes me feel less lonely in this chaotic time where on top of everyhting I'm isolated and depressed

[@jacquelinemendez6460]

Love the sweater! also love how you emphasized that you don't have a morning routine! I don't get why it's such a trend because I feel like it can vary depending on our priorities and just wanting to enjoy the morning.

[@jamestom491]

Doing the most important things first is key - Great tip Rowena! Focus on being productive instead of busy. -Tim Ferriss

[@SaraOlsensChannel]

I block my day in chunks so I get notifications to work on certain stuff without the need to look at my journal every time. So basically a big chunk “MORNING routine” and then on my head and my journal I have the details of what I chose to do around these hours for my morning routine. Then big chunk of “shooting a video” and I have the details of which videos I have to shoot. Things like that. But “bathroom break” “lunch break” and other specific notifications and blocks on calendar make my anxiety go through the roof. Might not work for everybody, but it helped me still getting reminders but not to be too controlled of these things bc there are things we cannot control anyway.

[@AynBernos]

My anxiety feels soooo seen in the first point 🥺😭✨✨✨ deep work after all the tiny errands are done

[@SaffJuno]

NUMBER 2 IS SO ME OMG, glad someone else said they found they did tasks because of the APP and not being present

[@metamorphoseofmoi7724]

I am currently tryng task blocking and task batching!

[@CassieWinter]

Woot woot! How's it going?

[@christyanne8322]

I love these dialogue collabs!!

[@hellokittya188]

Where’s your sweater from? It’s super cute!

[@gunjandeshmukh5665]

Rowena thanks for such a collaboration I loved it even you replied live comments thanks for the tips you gave me personally cause I really needed those for my stressful 9th grader life first week

[@ruthiebee11]

the good vibes from rowena and beatrice coupled with the aries new moon is *chef's kiss*

[@__nicoleerin]

I just came from the premier with you and Beatrice, that was the cutest thing ever!!

[@GMEspeleta]

Came across your channel and enjoyed watching this! Great reminder that everyone has their own rhythms of doing things. Instant subscribed ☺️

[@todayscloudyy]

"I was bad at keeping in touch with ppl" the feels! Sometimes I feel alone bcs of that. :(

[@ProspectivePlans]

I can’t wait to use the productivity tips in my life! 💫 Keep rising to be who you want to be! 💫 #keeprising #risingtobe #aswerise #riser

[@hellogrmc]

I love this!! This made me realize that I need to figure out habits that no longer serve me and continue the ones that have helped me to stay productive. Love you always, Ro!

[@amia666]

"I just don't have a social life." Hahaha I often don't go out so that I can just lie on the couch still. Priorities!

[@mmtrzz]

7:53 really opened my eyes Having a time Blocked calendar gives me anxiety and I tend to not do it. This way of showing routine made it harder to stick with. I'll be trying your way and say what I feel about it . Thanks =)

[@mmtrzz]

If I were functional I would be so related to Rowena. I just reviewed ~~myself~~ and saw how I'm not a mourning person, so it's ok going to bed at midnight, waking up at 8:30 and working at 9 if I can be more productive from 18:30 - 00. I think it's cultural, but being social is my main problem. I'm not, people I know are, so it's so difficult to keep myself on my own stuff. Surely I'll try real new ways of dealing with my productivity this weekend. Thanks for the video

[@l.williams6249]

I loved this content. Can’t wait to watch Beatrice’s. And I love both of your outfits!

[@JennyKnott88]

Great video guys!! One thought on email...'an email is never urgent!' If there was something urgent they would call. 😁

[@alessandrahaha]

Really loved this collab! Got away with some interesting points to think about, loved the vibe between the two of you and loved the honesty.❤❤❤

[@karapatriciaagbayani6373]

Huhuh i love your sweaters!!! This is a nice idea and really helpful to someone who also wants to make list but does not want to be that much pressured with it! :)

[@jiaying635]

Hi Rowena, could you do a video about career? I’m in a midst of thinking which career fits me or I fit into that certain career... stress girl over here 🥺🥺

[@kishly]

Love this collab!! It's really important to not just follow the trend but instead customize it to what works for you! ❤️

[@bennydem]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE.... TURN IT UP! Love you both girls!🥰

[@qiongyunguan4121]

Hi, Ro❤️ I really love this video! I love to hear discussions and different ideas. It’s just so inspiring!✨✨✨

[@intentionalliving7326]

☀️ discipline creates freedom 🌸 but I feel discipline mean different things to different people and we each need to find our own flavor of it ✨

[@GiovannaOaken]

MY TWO FAVORITE KZbinRS TOGETHER OH MY GODDESS

[@nefertitimontoya]

this is so exciting!!! I *just* found The Bliss Bean last week and am so excited to see y'all create together

[@olyviat9451]

If you had a podcast I would listen to it all the time!!!!! Your voice is just amazing, love you❤

[@LauraJiang]

love your videos so much Rowena! this video was particularly insightful and the section about apple watch and habit tracking really resonated with me! otherwise, i found myself really agreeing with a lot of the suggestions and habits - as a new content creator, the discussion about task batching/scheduling will also be great to keep in mind :)

[@PetDKK]

Editing on point 😍

[@erenikorllos9747]

I lovee the hug at the end always come for it 💜💜💜

[@msxxi252]

Thank you for your videos. It really helps.

[@RubiM_yt]

Omg i can relate to not having a super define morning routine, it changes , i love this collab!!😻😻

[@weronikaszymczycha6553]

my two fav youtubers in one video

[@JoanOfArcc22]

Could you do a video on editing? maybe just some small tips for youtube and/or IG?

[@nu5298]

I did not know I needed this colab until I got the notification. My heart feels so full right nowwww 💓💓💓

[@mccnbinnie9840]

I'm so shy, I'll purposefully not want to social with others because of my anxiety and scared of letting people in. I like the idea of a accountability buddy but I'm so terrified social interactions. With that I really appreciate people like Rowena and Beatrice who I can listen too and learn new things. I do like to interact and meet new people but I struggle with how to keep that friendship going. (Or maybe it's just me, idk 😞)

[@sarahv_l1587]

Love this! Sometimes these ways of organizing can get even more stressful:( Rowena where is your amazing sweater from?

[@Loveetoii]

I honestly loved that you discussed each habit, it was really interesting !

[@ricecakesforlife]

omg please share your outfit details!! I love your clothes!

[@ari-iq8xr]

could we pls take a moment to appreciate the blue top in 2:11

[@AmandaATXo.o]

Ro, have you read "The Power of When"? It's a book that delves into chronorythyms, and I'd like to hear your take on it.

[@snuggle.clouds9635]

The collab we’ve all been waiting for!!🧸

[@lizziegsack]

Hey Rowena! I love your vids so much they really chill me out :)) sorry I hope you don't me asking but what is the name of the track you used in your intro to the vid, I heard it on a teen vogue ad once and I loveee it soo much been searching epidemic sound for it but can't find it! Thanks x

[@KGbby24]

Love your cardigan suits you so well!

[@danieldman8515]

Y’all are awesome! Thanks for the video and tips! 🔥☺️

[@emipowered]

I love to smash everything, on my to-do list, in the morning! I’m an early bird 🐦! Usually in the PM I am exhausted, so I really can’t get anything done by then😴

[@jennys9043]

Productivity tips and tricks really help the most when they are novel. I have to mix it up. I'll use timeblocking for a couple weeks and then it stops working, so I switch to something else, then something else, and so on.

[@lenliv7329]

Today is my first day of uni in the new semester. This is just what I needed 🧡

[@OdalmyRuiz]

LOL me feeling exposed, I will try to take this tips and actually implement them, thanks Rowena ❤️

[@itsfaithtime]

This is such a fun idea!! 😍😍💗💗 Definetly going to go check out your friend 🥰🙏🙏 I agree that all these things are things that have had a place in my life at one point but not really anymore. The only thing I still kinda do is time blocking :) but that's just for work and not so much my personal time! 🙏🙏

[@throughajournal7029]

I love this type of a video! Thank you guys ❤️

[@vanshikagupta1997]

This video is sooo cool and real :D Makes me feel so much better about myself

[@luxdominique]

Omg #1 - relate!!!! Yes to deep work at night!

[@indianstudywithme8255]

This was one of my very fav videos ❤️❤️👍🏻

[@kadeeeartiaga]

That “i dnt have a social life” iz so damn relatable! HAHAHA

[@genericfirstname]

I don't try too hard to be productive because my work day is very scheduled and my brain needs a break but I do like to pay attention to these things.

[@skysummer1586]

Could you do a video about your makeup routine please!!!! I love your makeup it's so natural!

[@nevillelongbottom1628]

Beauty Within is the channel for makeup :-) she and her cohost do nothing but skincare and also quite a few makeup videos

[@mystruggletobeadecenthuman5121]

I know this is off topic, but I just gotta ask, where did you get that sweater?? It’s gorgeous!!

[@laviniavieira5463]

The productivity habit that I don’t follow is waking up early 😂 but I really wanna reach this goal one day! 🙏🏻

[@tommie3700]

Aha waking up early isn't for everyone, have a look at your chronotype: chronoquiz.com/

[@Sunshine-yk2eg]

As a student, I feel like trackers are absolutely essential for productivity because it's easy to just focus on the one thing u like and are good at, while ignoring everything else. BUT, they give me so so sooooo much anxiety because even if I get the tasks done and check em off , I always feel like I'm lying to myself and that I did the task to just "check it off" and I always end up feeling crappy and unproductive, even when things on my todo list are technically done. I dont even know what to do at this point 😕

[@ThatGuyZeb]

Thank you for this.

[@Chosengirl1]

Thank you rowena ♥️💕☺️👏

[@ILikeBigCatsAndICannotLie]

Time blocking is one thing that doesn’t work for me personally.

[@miharu9794]

PLEASE can you tell me where did you bought that blue top at time 2:10?? It's gorgeous 😍😍😍

[@StarOnTheWater]

Already loving this before I've even watched it.

[@Sophia-ge7js]

I need to know where to buy this sweater!!!! and the the nice black blousw hihi thanks in advance

[@herucahyo3335]

this collab is really fun to watch!😍

[@cheeryblossoms2011]

Aww Rowena, you've gotta prioritize seeing your friends a bit more! What is life without other people? Although I am an extrovert, so maybe I have a different perspective about it.

[@aenese34]

Such as you, I also don't like the idea of doing the most important thing in the morning. If by important we mean time-sensitive then I can understand but often "important" means the one which involves more hard-work or brain work, so it probably won't be very quick and I like to save it for when I have gained some momentum. I like to prioritize this way: first, the quickest or most brain-dead task; then the most time-sensitive one; then the most "important".

[@svnflqwer]

omg that cardigan is so cute!! where is it from?