Realistic college advice for unmotivated students

👋🏻 Hey guys! In this video I go through some realistic college advice for unmotivated students. These are a series of tips I've accumulated from my (unbelievably long) 9 years of college & university experience. I found you find them useful and it can help if you have found yourself in an unmotivated slump (like I have many times before) 😪
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[@sagieaesir13]

I do think though, that at least in my experience, depression and anxiety really messes you up. Even brushing your teeth can be tough, let alone work on academics. please remember that this is a huge thing for people with mental illnesses.

[@ashleystead1527]

definitely. he said “you know you’re still going to brush your teeth” and i’m like 🥸

[@emma03]

yes. I have been depressed for most of my first year of college and some days I can barely force myself to go to classes, let alone spend hours studying.

[@AlexisTwoLastNames]

@@emma03 good luck buddies. i struggled with this in college.

[@cigxhang486]

totally relate, even though i don't have a mental illness (or i guess). I never thought a roommate that I can't get along can ruin my whole freshman year, but it did. I dread going back to the dorm every single day. It makes me anxious and unhappy every single day. i know it's one of the reasons why i sometimes can't put myself into studying. I was too naive to choose a random roommate and think what's the worst that's gonna happen. lol, hell is the worst that could happen

[@IrrIdk]

Honestly for me this depressed sate was mostly due to boredom and jus being done with my daily routine, started making friends and getting hobbies and thankfully out of the slump now.

[@lauracabral3232]

I am currently finishing my master's thesis in medical microbiology. Although I no longer have to study for exams, I always have to search and read scientific articles and books. Today I went to the library and it was one of the most productive days I've had these past 2 weeks. Sometimes we just need to go to a different environment instead of stay at home every day. Having people around us also studying, reminds us that we are not alone

[@helenejakobsen2040]

So true! I am also finishing my master's thesis (albeit in psychology) at the moment, and I find that change of environment so helpful , too! Especially since a master's thesis is such a drawn out process (since you can't just finish a task in a week or so, and you exist in such a prolonged state of "not being finished with the task" if that makes sense. In theory, there is always more to read and more I could add, as opposed to being assigned a specific reading or studying a specific curriculum for an exam, where there is a clear completion element to finishing that book or that short paper. I definitely also have experienced a boost in productivity, when I separate myself somewhat from my home environment and go to a library or so, becaue it kind of creates a natural end point of work for the day, when I return home. I find it really helps, not only with motivation but also a reasonable work-life-balance.

[@criticalthinker209]

Yooo, I wanna study medical microbiology, too! Do you have any idea how likely you are to find a good job after doing a master (or maybe a doctor) in that particular field? I know it's kinda bad for biologists, so I was wondering about that

[@lauracabral3232]

@@helenejakobsen2040 totally agree with you. For exams, I was always an organized student. However, since I started writing the thesis, I see how difficult it really is. Having to investigate alone, spending hours to find articles and read them, sometimes finding contradictory information, etc. Then I have to write in my own words. Sometimes I think I'm able to finish the intro chapter in 2 days and then it takes me 1 week! I never thought to say this, but I miss the exams😅.

[@lauracabral3232]

@@criticalthinker209 It depends on what you want to do after finishing your master's degree. If you want to work in clinical analysis, in a laboratory in a hospital or in the veterinary field, I think you have good chances of finding work easily. To continue on to a PhD or research is more difficult and you have to try to apply for monetary grants. My professors always told me "you have to be open-minded and think that you may have to emigrate to another country to have a better job or to do a PhD". It's hard to hear this, but this doesn't just happen in (micro)biology. I have some high school colleagues who went to the UK to get their masters and work in computer engineering because in my country (Portugal) it is very difficult to find a good job and here the salaries are 1/4 of what they earn in the UK. But if you really enjoy medical microbiology, I think you should go for it! I hope I was helpful.

[@criticalthinker209]

@@lauracabral3232 Thank you very much! It's always helpful to see other people's perspective on this topic. I definitely think pursuing what you're passionate about makes a lot of sense :)

[@krswolf417]

Just what I need, I feel unmotivated this past 2 weeks because of my homeworks but good thing I found this yt channel and As what you said over and over, It is about how you balance your time on studying and your personal life. 😊✊

[@aiqbal02]

Concise and actionable summary: 0:55 It's not about motivation, it's about habit 2:04 How to create habits (this could be a long video) 1) Commit to the habit initially (start simple and easy) 2) Form triggers 3) Compound habits together (new habits on an old/existing habit) 2:37 You don't have to do anything 4:39 Be realistic about what studying/university is - Embrace challenges - Be realistic about the amount of work that you need to put in to succeed 6:57 Adapt your environment to help you succeed 8:56 Take advantage of multi-tasking - Have studying partners 11:05 Doing something is better than doing nothing

[@BallyBoy95]

Thanks a tonne, this helps.

[@stephyyebs1787]

Thank youu

[@savenstudies7650]

Thank

[@smoakdesires]

I opened my KZbin feeling completely unmotivated and lousy and your video appeared in front of me as if it knew. Wow!! Thank you so much for sharing🙏

[@ylzebabyo3881]

This is one of your best uploads yet!! It removes the feeling of perfection and helps us actually do genuine work! Thank you for all of your hard work Nasir!

[@BradFoster1709]

Perfectly timed video!! I have been feeling unmotivated because it’s spring break but I have work to do. I have been slowly chipping away but it’s time to ramp it up a little more this weekend

[@NightOwl030]

I appreciate the advice given for people that tend to be unmotivated, like me. I'm in my third year now and I wish I have heard advice like this much sooner in my life. Thank you so much!

[@susanthefish8940]

OH MY GOD HOW DID YOU KNOW I'M FEELING SO UNMOTIVATED THANK YOU SO MUCH OMG Also please make a video on how to form habits it'll do a huge help!!

[@susu-bo3xg]

srsly your videos are ALWAYS on time… im not kidding this is like the 4th time or so that i received a notif from your channel with a video that i needed so much. thank you for being so consistent and for putting out so much quality content. big love❤️❤️

[@mrsleviackerman2370]

My favourite KZbinr. Always honest, realistic and decent. Keep growing. Love from a long time subscriber.

[@naumanrashidansari]

Man being an unmotivated student myself... I needed this.. Thank u Nasir❤️🦊

[@rachelcheang8322]

I have recently gone through a breakup and it feels like all motivation for work is drained from me. Your video reminds me that doing something is better than nothing at all. Thank you for this wonderful video!

[@happychemist]

I hope you will get better

[@Sky-by2di]

Get well soon

[@dradis5185]

i watched ur notion video and implemented it in my own life and... ITS SO GOOD THX MY BRUDDA

[@jessoliveira9572]

I needed to hear this for someone that I trust and believe what you say because lately I have this routine to go to the library and do work and take time with my revision, and sometimes the next day I feel unmotivated because of some subjects like you mentioned aren't my best but I push harder and eventually, I will do it but thank you so much for this amazing advice, I really appreciate it. Yes if you could make a video on forming a habit, please do 🙌💯❤️

[@YvngGoat_]

Needed to watch this. I’ve been procrastinating

[@wasiullahrafeeq.s4334]

Your hard work paid off Congrats brother🎉🎉🎉

[@kowtherrd4524]

Can you do a video about your parents and there parenting style ? I wish I can raise a sun like you, and I think your channel is a nice place to find a realistic advice

[@snowycrystalz101]

Nasir, I just want to say a BIG THANK YOU for this video!! It literally came at the perfect time, alhamdulilah! Thanks again 🤩😁

[@justalittlesoul5787]

It's just so correct and realistic .I also used to be driven by the external motivation which used to last for not more than an hour for which I used to struggle a lot but slowly I found out that nothing except me can be a permanent motivation so from that time I have never looked back and the internal motivation is keeping me on track automatically. Awesome video !!

[@jekielyoung]

I have not been productive my whole life and After watching u has inspired me To study and do what my passion is all about all the study tips have Helped me through this hard year where I Take my GCSE exams and I really appreciate you posting these I hope that u continue to post Cus u really inspired a lot out there letting you know

[@rishitapalepu4952]

Probably the best video you’ve made for me personally.

[@khalilahd.]

I hate how much I relate to this video lately but these tips are extremely realistic and helpful (especially the idea about having intrinsic motivation) great tips! 👏🏽 I would love to see a video on forming good habits!

[@NERVE120]

creating a good habit is a struggle for me, I just can't stay discipline and continue with it. though developing bad destructive habits seems to be very easy. hopefully you can make a video about building habits and discipline.

[@drrakshitgupta]

I really like how you play with your intro music now!

[@yoinkkm7856]

The best advice that i got from this video is to expect things to be hard.Just cause ur not able to understand a topic easily doesnt mean u are dumb or u dont have enough IQ...it just means u r levelling up and need to put more effort Not understanding things in the first go is not indicative of ur intelligence or genetics,it should be expected at such a high level of academics

[@WillBoss2004]

Thank you Kharma Medic for uploading this video. This has given me some motivation and tips, to work on my art and future.

[@Erduan_Y]

Perfectly explained mate! I love the way you explain everything in details! Keep going and never give up! 😎🤝

[@andrej3876]

This Video came out just in the right moment thanks alot. My Semester just began and i am already unmotivated.

[@ausva1185]

Wishing you the best buddy

[@andrej3876]

@@ausva1185 Thanks :D

[@danielarosales1315]

Thank you so much for this video, Im feeling extremly unmotivated but the advice you gave is so true! Thank you thak you

[@samihaider5009]

You know i love your videos where you’re out on a walk, the mood gets kinda low when you’re in your room, but man banger videos absolutely love your content… 🇵🇰

[@Spyrovins]

Video about habits is awesome. Can't wait

[@Ahmade_brahim]

Did you know that the best thing I did was that you translated the videos into Arabic, I am Arabic and my English is weak, and I must enjoy your wonderful videos 🧡🧡

[@shubhagatasaha7161]

That's going to be very helpful for those feeling down,great content! Best wishes from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@imanen651]

Thankyou for the peptalk!!!!!!

[@Κωνσταντίνος-ν7υ]

I really love and appreciate those pure uni life advice videos, just thank you

[@belb7083]

2:50 I'm so glad you mentioned this, bc that happens to me, no one is forcing me to go to university, high school was obligatory and there I did have a motivation: To receive my high school diploma, but now no one is rushing me and unconsciously that did not help me I go to a public university so I don't have to spend money on it either, I struggled with that for years

[@sarah214ahmed]

I cant thank you enough for ur videos. You help so many of us who struggle with these problems you address and you give clear and realistic solutions ❤️thank you KharmaMedic

[@icebear4748]

you give me a lot of motivation and I love your videos. btw please make a video on habits

[@ricochexx9890]

needed this. thanks buddy, really grateful for ur words. trulyappreciate ur efforts for the betterment of stranger students

[@kangharam8448]

Like you say I had another dose this morning, I woke up with no passion I have a lot to do from studying to writing homework and preparing for exams, thank you for making my morning so much better 😭😊

[@isurusudusinghe2473]

I’m supposed to study now .. but still I’m watching this cuz your videos are also kinda motivation

[@kaleyvanderperk2799]

This could not have come at a better time, thank you for your great advice! I have always had those periods where everything flows smoothly but also periods whithout motivation which are hard to get through and pick up where one was left... But I have learned that I am not alone and that these difficult moments are also part of student life as long as one is able to pick things up again. Good luck everyone!!

[@tejaschelur6009]

Best timing Thx

[@furrypuffskein7704]

woah it was actually realistic and helpful, thanks Nasir

[@khinmamahan2699]

Yes please make a video of “Forming habits”. I’m sure it will help to a lot of us 🥺

[@adannew1831]

When i'm feeling unmotivated to study,I always remember my goal is to become a Doctor, and that gets my butt back to studying.Thank you for another great video.❤

[@venukisenandi]

YESSS NASIR WE NEED A VIDEO ON HABITS!!

[@-xv5im]

Informative video 💞

[@mcmorning4864]

His hand gestures are kind of satisfying to watch ngl

[@bonchonjonjon]

Wow, your notes look insanely organized.

[@saurabhk.r4496]

Thanks a lot kharma medic , i just got the right video notification at the right time .......

[@blackrain226]

I think this is the best advice video ever on youtube! I had a period when I was searching ways of doing things and tips of productivity until I understood that this is b*llshit and instead of making my life easier doing the things my way, I was searching for things that were working for others. I really do appreciate that this video isn't about WAYS of doing things done, but about mindset, and not that kind of motivational video with "blabla" stuff about mindset, but about a way of organization. Thank you! :)

[@niloufarasghari7444]

I hope in the next video you hit a 1MILION subscriber! So happy for you!

[@r1ckworthy]

Lot of little gems of wisdom in this video!!!

[@suvarnasuvi20]

Thanks I needed this!

[@paradisehashemi5579]

Thanks a lot for your high quality videos. 🙏🏻🌷😍

[@xForeverXXI]

Great advice! Thank you!

[@happyaggarwal5625]

much needed video at this time

[@areejal-qaidani6942]

thanks for this kind of videos so useful

[@RYANFERNS19]

Wished I watched this 6 months earlier, definitely would've made a huge difference but I'm glad I found it.

[@efrainguzman8662]

I needed this. Thank you 🙏

[@morfeyplus6058]

Perfect tips 👏 thank u man

[@AhmedAli-cx2tj]

This video is really helpful.. Thx 🙌

[@clipmania1717]

Khama Medic knows exactly how I feel! Really needed this one, thanks mate 😊

[@iw16n17]

Thanks for posting videos

[@myfievans152]

I'm struggling with motivation right now just because of how much work I have to do. I have been quite ill and unable to do any uni work for the last month. I now have 3 essays and a research report to Do by next week and I am 4 weeks behind on exam prep. The amount is just so scary and hard its making me much less unmotivated

[@Ken-dm5xt]

Please make a video on forming habits. Thanks!

[@reem4066]

thank you so much for every thing I learned alot of you ...I know you will be a good doctor and youtuber... you deserve it 👍💕

[@harshanilakmali2636]

Your motivational videos help me a lot to fix my study mood and get into work. Thank you. I really like the way you have arranged your study room and I also have mine also so colorful and motivating. In my opinion studying in bed also works for me when my bed is so neat and colorfully arranged. It provides lots of comfort in studying in many of differents postures. I have done well in my university exams by such studying as well. ☺

[@Ella00-j5t]

Exactly my situation right now 😔 The most appropriate video for me at this moment!!! You rocked it man ✊

[@SK-db7zy]

Wow.!! I have got your video when I am actually watching your study with me video and studying..That’s kinda cool..😅

[@kimydaigo]

Just what I need, what a great timing :’)

[@ErlendOnYoutube]

Liked before video started. Knew it was gonna be good ;))

[@lolalola5757]

@kharmamedic had the longest question i've thought about. How are you able to read such big books and still get the time to do space repetition? Do you have a tactic in how you read and take notes so that you dont need to read the whole book?

[@truonghuy2392]

let's make a video about creating new habits bro. It sounds really good!

[@shanky552]

Please make a video on creating habits!

[@adityagosavi8186]

This video is basically a summary of "Atomic Habits", a book by James Clear.

[@upendragaikwad7701]

After listening I want to hug you bro❤️❤️❤️more love

[@fatimamumtaz5428]

Just what i needed today 😞😓

[@commanderpipi1youknowfromp730]

Even the outtakes are top notch 😂

[@giuliavola_writer]

Hi Nasir! My name is Giulia. I'm in my final year of uni, i'm studying theatre, art and music in Florence and right now I just needed those words, ya know? I am preparing myself for an History exam and that's not my cup of tea, if you know what I mean, so it's been quite hard to sit and study 400 years of History. Anyway, i'm trying my best. My exam is on the 8th of April.. two weeks to go! These days I just couldnt focus on anything really...and that's okay. It's my life, it's my time. Please everybody remember that studying and education is NOT a race!! It's a journey! Enjoy it! Ps: after the exam im going to Louis Tomlinson show in Milan so...what a reward! Tons of love to you Nasir and to everyone. Please choose love, every single day. Be kind and be safe! ❤️

[@Whateverrrrr244]

Thanks for the video

[@ahmadatieh6784]

Just dropped at a perfect timing. You're a LEGEND ❤️

[@yashpanjrath3807]

LETS GOO im in final year highschool but still watching

[@hetvigandhi3698]

Your videos are literally motivating 😃😃😃😃

[@aquarius8504]

hello Nas!!! I'm from India and I really get motivated by your videos because whenever I go to study it was like a burden to me but when I watch your timetable I found it easier and it really helps me to go through many many chapters

[@pianoninja5066]

Can we appreciate that the ipad still hasn't fallen down! Excellent video Nasir, really helped! 😌

[@pianoninja5066]

Can u plz make a vid abt habits!

[@arnavsingh6562]

Great Stuff!

[@elenipapadopoulou6483]

Yes, make a video about habits! 👍 Thanks!

[@elitesaud]

Love the video ♥️

[@feriel2672]

Solid advice 💯

[@ChristosLouridas]

Nice one mate keep up the awesome work. I feel motivated for work and streams now. It's Chris if you remember from older comments. Changed my name to my streaming name now. (not saying that to self promote or anything. Just to remind you who I am; from Greece by the way if you remember)

[@aim334]

Thankyou so much kharmamedic I have an exam coming up in just a week

[@asmaasalah9140]

thanks for your tips, they are really valuable. I try to study hard as much as can, but recently when I would like to take a break I don't feel the change in my psychic health and I feel like I just waste my time and that makes me stuck in a circle of less productivity and more blam. Could you make a video about how to take an effective break?

[@lobnmonir1]

Good luck asmaa 🥰بالتوفيق

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I’ve dealt with Burnout and it’s not a pretty sight. Take a break and do breath work if necessary.

[@XANA325]

Preach! I am writing my MA thesis while I work full time. I can't wait to be done with it!

[@tinacarol4226]

Thank u so much I hope u will do the vidéo of how to create habits

[@ghadood]

Absolutely great video

[@gymtok923]

At the right time at the right place