How to get motivated even when you don’t feel like it

[@PLScypion]

3:48 like wanting to do dishes/chores on your own but losing all motivation the instant someone asks you to do it when you were just about to do it right now.

[@arpitasahu6144]

This is soo Truee!!

[@muthukumars4980]

I was thinking why am I feeling like it and it's MY problem. But not expected somebody else too feel this

[@hestiathena4917]

Anyone who happens to run into this kind of problem more often than not may want to look into "Demand Avoidance." It probably won't fully solve the issue, but it may at least offer some explanation and reassurance...

[@brittanydeyoung4846]

It’s a control thing, it’s cause now someone took your control away from you and are forcing you to do what they want in that moment and we’re no longer intrinsically motivated- now it’s an outside force causing pressure. That’s how I see it

[@jagrutidesai4930]

That's me, never like someone telling me to do a task when I was thinking of completing it

[@bradens.3125]

it's important to note that if you have forms of mental illness or neurodivergence, your executive functioning and thus motivation to do nearly anything can be severely inhibited to the extent of it being debilitating. sometimes having the energy to simply eat lunch or watch a show you love just doesn't exist. to anyone who does struggle with it, i wish you good luck, there are ways to cope and you will be okay

[@ToraAnbu]

One would think that it’s more useful to list ways to cope, rather than proclaiming that ways to cope exist, but maybe that’s just me!

[@MinhVu-yz5rr]

@@ToraAnbu well, sometimes the problem needs to be raised first in order for people to find solutions. Step 1: accomplished, let's get onto Step 2 and 3: Find solutions and Execute solutions. For me I guess consulting healthcare professionals or psychiatrist is a good first step to know if you even have mental illness or any lingering problems and to what extent. I've heard a lot of people recommending changing diet and exercising to be successful solutions too!

[@Kunabee]

@ToraAnbu The solutions are highly individualized. For example, for me, most of the available techniques do not. Work. Therapy helps but honestly my executive dysfunction is close to non-existent. It's... very not fun.

[@PleasantlyConfused6816]

Thank you for understanding. Depression is a beast when you try to get motivated. It’s like gravity is focused right on top of my body and won’t let me move.

[@SongOfStorms411]

Amazing how these problems didn’t exist for thousands of years of recorded history until the ultra-modern era.

[@LiveLaughLocklyle]

Personally, lack of motivation is never higher than the day after New Year’s. Well played, TED-Ed.

[@userMB1]

uh not really. People have new year resolutions that they want to accomplish. In February and March the motivation fades away.

[@zandrewmorano10]

​@@userMB1I have achieved some of my 2022 New Year's resolution and been currently doing them even this 2024. Some were abolished, but some persisted

[@john123johnd5]

​@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist5🙏

[@artistsanomalous7369]

Do you mean "motivation is never lower"?

[@aterriblespartan5051]

@@userMB1That’s why they said personally.

[@isabelle6843]

This is timely. Early and thank you. I just started adding exercise in my daily routine and I’m starting to love and live it. I hope I don’t lose my drive. Wish me luck

[@gregcox777]

Good luck! If I may offer a bit of advice - when you don't feel like doing anything, do something. Even if you just stretch for five minutes and call it a day. Sometimes a little movement is the spark you need, and it's always good to keep the habit going.

[@hayden.A0]

​@@gregcox777 Yep, that's pretty much the "2-minute rule" where you say to yourself that you'll only do something for 2 minutes. You often end up going beyond that because starting is the hard part, but once you do, the momentum keeps you going. Edit: I mixed up the definition of the "2-minute rule" (which states that if a task will take about 2 minutes, just do it now"). But I think the principle above still stands.

[@snowjae9380]

Make it into a habit! Once you reach around the 6 month mark, it’s a habit that’s bound to stick around and it’ll feel like routine vs effort

[@ReadySteadyStrong]

As a Personal Trainer this resonates strongly! I read that over time, your motivation changes as the task becomes a bigger part of your identity. If you see yourself as a "gym person", you're more likely to go. If you pride yourself on doing the laundry on time, you're more likely to do the laundry. So if you can stick at your new habit for long enough, it might actually become easier to motivate for it :)

[@olahantonio2561]

As the saying goes: fake it till you make it :))

[@Erik-uw1uk]

Sounds like you've read the book atomic habits :D

[@ReadySteadyStrong]

@@Erik-uw1uk I actually haven't, although I get recommended it a lot!

[@namasteen_4732]

Nice tip !

[@ReadySteadyStrong]

@@namasteen_4732 thank you!

[@elbean3320]

Love the animation on this one! I have so much respect and appreciation for animators! They’re truly hidden stars.

[@jayramsey690]

No necks, bold move.

[@bestadd0]

​@@jayramsey690 no hair on the left character at 4:24, even bolder. what do ppl like about this animation? how basic and mediocre it is?

[@caiii_i3512]

@@bestadd0 those are ears, not hair. those are anthropomorphized animals, which do not have hair.

[@nitiaba5657]

This video showed up right on time... I'm a PhD student in final months of my studies and I feel very unmotivated to do the task of finishing my writing bit. It's the pressure of it being perfect that makes the task even more daunting for me. I've enjoyed every bit of my work except this. I might have to add an extrinsic factor to finish it because intrinsic motivation is just not enough for me. Thanks TED-Ed❤

[@Tattooed_goldenretriever]

You got this!!! I’m so proud of you. Remember to take care of yourself. You’ve made it so far and it’s really admirable. I hope to get my PHD one day too :)

[@nitiaba5657]

Thank you!! Good luck to you too :)

[@Snakeyes244]

What does “adding an extrinsic motivator” mean?? How would anyone be able to do that if one doesn’t already exist? You can’t give yourself more money lol. Favorite candy, video games or hobbies don’t work either because I already do or have all of those things. I’m completely content up to the point of the work that really matters. It’s so tedious and unmotivating and feels impossible.

[@frizzyhairedgirl]

I always remind myself that perfection is the enemy of excellence.

[@taylorryumtum7879]

Oh my goodness this is the motivation I needed! I cannot wait to be in your shoes, because I am currently writing my proposal! :D You're a champ and I believe in you. You're in a position that so many of us want to be in - you're almost there!

[@jipjomon]

"you're more likely to do stuff you enjoy" groundbreaking stuff folks

[@katarinalima8082]

I'm here just to say this didn't help at all and didn't give the answer promised in the title of the video.

[@ashsridharan]

When you don't have a job or food to eat! ?

[@Divine_Knowing_3]

@@ashsridharan You gotta try your best to better your situation. If you are poor and hungry food stamps and free food is available. If you are homeless shelters are available. You gotta have faith that things will get better because thoughts manifest into reality. Take some time to recognize what matters to you and how you can take steps to make your life better. A question that always helped me was “how would I take care of someone else dealing with my situation” and then I’d treat myself that way. Also it’s ok to ask for help.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

"Discipline. Consistency. Deadlines. Creativity. Reflection. Repeat." --an award-winning author 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@johanliebrt7]

"Motivation Is temporary Discipline is Permanent" ~A Legend

[@Dheeraj5373]

And you are that legend ❤️

[@planktonfun1]

Discipline is better

[@Dheeraj5373]

@@planktonfun1 ya

[@-SimonRiley]

“Motivation is what gets you started, discipline is what keeps you going.”

[@fahad_hassan_92]

@@-SimonRiley My thoughts exactly!

[@themathewjacob]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate how great the animation is? It is soooo good, that I stopped listening to the audio and just watched the video alone. 😅

[@abdulbasit0123]

same

[@wabewawa61]

I actually find the "necklessness" disturbing. I might like it better if the hands and feet were also disconnected like the head, but the head being the only floating body part bothers me.

[@mayhan6685]

@@wabewawa61thank god someone mentioned it it's not up to ted Ed mark

[@bestadd0]

well you have low standards

[@avevee9708]

Grad school is an exercise in self motivation

[@azzamziply3039]

Not really

[@J.5.M.]

As a grad student this is so true 😪

[@johnadams6249]

@@azzamziply3039you been to grad school?

[@lityum2779]

I am at my first semester in grad school and already thinking of dropping out after finals, because I have to take classes that I do not have interest in (and thus high probability of failing, I do not care about high grades)

[@YouTubeUzername]

Cap! Undergrad studies are way more difficult than graduate studies.

[@cinemartin3530]

When I think about my life, I feel that I am extremely dependent on motivation. I feel the need to work as a courier to earn money, and I also want to develop in the fine arts to express myself. Each of these things requires a different kind of motivation, but I don’t always manage to maintain it for a long time after encountering difficulties. However, now I understand that the goal should not be the result, but the road to it, and I should do everything to make it as pleasant as possible. Thank you for trying to make our lives better 🤗

[@tompegorinno5141]

This is what we need to start this year.

[@proprgent]

Sometimes it might feel like there is an emotional barrier or discomfort when you think about a goal. Something that might help the process, would be to allow or embrace the sensation of that discomfort. Generally, allowing it can help it to dissipate. To then get back to a more content state. Like amor fati, or radical acceptance, or Jocko saying, "...grrrrooood," by observing and allowing the literal physiological sensations of the emotion to pass by. If you can help it

[@white6505]

thank you so much for this comment. when undertaking these tasks, we should not avoid discomfort, but accept it as part of the process, something we must face. but its really hard... i might screenshot this, thinking i will need it later.

[@cinemartin3530]

Sounds like a perfectly reasonable point of view. The key may be in our perception.

[@Sne747]

This has been recommended to me just at the time I needed it the most ❤

[@alexmercer5550]

Your cuteness is my motivation

[@palaknain8494]

Preparing for NEET?

[@Sne747]

@@palaknain8494 I have my 12 th board exams this year ..

[@SherylJordan-q1b]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate how great the animation is? It is soooo good, that I stopped listening to the audio and just watched the video alone.

[@ivanraskolnicov4930]

I wonder where i have read this

[@thelearner3962]

The single advice I found most useful for self improvement is to maintain a routine, so that you do not need to think every day about whether you want or when to do a task, which itself is a rather consuming task.

[@Boofski]

Relying on motivation is setting yourself up for failure, discipline is what you need

[@aylinmli]

I disagree

[@starf6469]

I lack the motivation to be become disciplined

[@Boofski]

@@aylinmli Motivation will cease to exist some days, it's imminent, unlike discipline which will be there every day

[@mastershooter64]

Exactly! Motivation is the spark the ignites the fire, discipline is the fuel that keeps it going!

[@Xjaje]

@@mastershooter64And discipline is like wet wood as fuel to me. Keep using sparks on wet wood and still won't work.

[@bryandarrylcastillano445]

It start in motivation, and end up in discipline. Trust the process

[@kallelellacevej2234]

I like how this came out on the second day after New Year’s.

[@damacz2520]

Oh thanks!!! This came out just in time, I've been watching your videos on how to study several times due to 2 final oral tests I have to face before becoming a lawyer and since I'm working right now, sometimes I'm simply tired to study, but majority of times I recognize I'm feeling demotivated, hopefully I will find activities to implement in my study sessions

[@arsenic55]

Amazing animating and explanation. Keep being awesome Ted-Ed TEAM!!!!

[@thederpydude2088]

I couldn't overlook the animation in this video. They took the corporate art style and actually made it work it a unique way! Tbh it's probably a big part of why I watched this to the end, despite the fact I already knew about the concepts of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation xD

[@gwenvanhouwelingen]

Honestly never fully understood what intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation was, I always thought it was about what you wanted yourself and what other people wanted or something, but it being about wanting to do the act vs wanting to reach the goal makes so much more sense!

[@KiiFujino]

The way Hidden Time Wealth dives into the concept of productivity is mind-blowing. Hidden Time Wealth tips are pure gold, and I wish more people knew about them.

[@Angry84YouTube]

Did not work... Still feeling unmotivated

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

"Discipline. Consistency. Deadlines. Creativity. Reflection. Repeat." --an award-winning author 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@thanonyx]

This is my biggest problem PERIOD. Nothing motivates me to do ANYTHING, not even stuff I like let alone stuff I need to do.

[@Lalatonight]

I’ve been demotivated for a long time I needed this

[@linuxducky]

tldr 1. make the task as fun/enjoyable as possible, such as playing music or inviting a friend to join you. 2. promise yourself a reward if you do the task. 3. stick with goals as much as possible 4. have a long term goal or ambition/achievement you want or two but not too many ambitions for the same task, otherwise has the opposite hangover/negative affect.

[@AYE_Yo_CLE216]

Since my post incarceration it's scary a bit but I need to re- center myself and allow myself to grow and Im more motivated than I was before . This time around I'm learning more about myself. I was hanging around some people who've had severe mental issues and it's scary 🙏🏽

[@oipedmp2od23]

A complicated video which creates a thesis and then..contradicts itself half way through!

[@RakestrawKulas]

The concept of Hidden Time Wealth blew my mind. It’s like finding a cheat code for productivity and defeating procrastination.

[@blca05]

Such a beautiful illustration and meaningful video. Thank you !!

[@guitarman394]

Motivation is like the "friend" that is never there for you when you really need them. Your true friend is self-discipline. Always there, but you need to cultivate that friendship constantly.

[@aman-alytics]

Perfect time to watch and achieve our goals ❤

[@NgoManhPhong-px7me]

I agree, 4ra really connects people. We discuss strategies and cheer for our teams together.

[@yoyohan9]

Intrinsic motivation sounds great, but I've got "dead inside disease" which prevents me from even wanting to do the things I usually like lol

[@PleasantlyConfused6816]

Dead inside. Yes!! That’s how it feels

[@LeslieDudley-b9m]

Your videos always leave me feeling inspired!

[@Obbee]

this is perfect to start my new year. i need some consistency. Thank You Ted Ed. ❤

[@selenay502]

Bro this came exactly when I needed it. Thanks Ted Ed!

[@l_Tea]

Thank you Ted ed.

[@ChiyoriFukui]

Hidden Time Wealth is so unique. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard about it sooner. It’s amazing how life-changing this can be for anyone battling procrastination.

[@Dheeraj5373]

I always remain motivated by watching TEDed videos 😊

[@KorrieJabalah]

There's a book called Hidden Time Wealth, and it talks about how using some secret techniques, you can overcome procrastination and accomplish anything in life. It's not just a bunch of empty promises; it's the real deal.

[@Baileyjiang]

cant find this book online...

[@bhavithavattumilli8207]

@@Baileyjiang its a bot

[@thewyk]

Motivation is what gets you started, but you need discipline to keep going.

[@abo0o0odi100]

Small rewards after completing each step toward a goal

[@industrymoth]

I was literally thinking about lack of motivation...and this popped up.

[@ronnianabalos4627]

Wow, this video taught me so much about motivation! 🌟 Thank you so much, Ted-Ed team, for breaking down such a complex topic in a way that's easy to understand. I never realized there were different types of motivation, like intrinsic and extrinsic. Understanding how they work can really help me stay focused on my goals, especially when I'm feeling unmotivated. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@WorldviewInsights90]

✨ "This is exactly what I needed! 🙌 The tips in this video are so practical and easy to apply. Sometimes, finding motivation feels impossible, but this video breaks it down perfectly. Let's push through those tough days and stay committed to our goals! 💪 Who's with me?" 🚀

[@seemydv7156]

Agree,aise hi age badhne ke liye stress free rehna jruri hai aisa hi ek u tube channel hai jha hm middle class age kaise bdhe ye btaya gya haii "ek kadam safalta ki or" for motivation

[@pensivepenguin3000]

Somehow I’ve trained my brain to look forward to loading the dishwasher each night because I have paired the activity with listening to KZbin videos or music that I like. Now it’s become kind of this relaxing Zen moment for me in my evening

[@rocca1ton23]

I love this because it gives a lot for my kids and I am just very happy that they’re watching this🎉

[@markmuller7962]

I've been thinking of having a discipline issue all of my life to just find out 40 years too late that I've always had ADHD dismantling my life piece by piece

[@MatthewBlankenbehler]

As someone who has ADHD, its never too late to seek treatment. I would recommend finding other people who have ADHD and asking them what has helped them.

[@Raylight5068]

This makes sense. Thanks for the video. The animation and narration was amazing!

[@blaze556922]

This looks like it's going to be a good video. Can't wait until I'm motivated enough to watch it.

[@RealJairoSantos]

This animation is beautiful! Kudos to the team!

[@athdam2005]

I never seem to get around how good their animations are

[@akpc]

No matter how much I admire the animation of Ted-ed, it'll not be enough!

[@jjayday_well]

Just right on time, thanks!!!

[@Soundit_hub]

The value of these videos lives on

[@danraley1780]

This is good timing, since I have recently lost my motivation to learn and the next semester is starting.

[@someoneyouknow5469]

When Ted talks, you listen. nice explanation

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

"Discipline. Consistency. Deadlines. Creativity. Reflection. Repeat." --an award-winning author 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@FadhiatulBaryroh]

thanks for making this video... i've got the best answer here. hopefully, i can write my thesis little by little... everyday, insyaallah. this video made me realize that: i have to make my first move. after that, do it until i made my wishlist become true ❤. stay on track everyone!

[@SemihBaris-z4o]

The way 4RA displays stats and info, makes deciding bets so much easier!

[@patrineyap778]

I like this video explaining motivation in such a simple way. At the end of the day, self-motivation always keeps you going, and understanding yourself well can help you customize motivation for what you do.

[@TLinnNguyen]

I needed this without even knowing. Thank you soo much. KZbin just recommended it to me sooooo on time.

[@shivanshsoni2067]

"Action is the fundamental key to success"

[@safanazim9745]

I just love watching Ted-Ed videos

[@Sam.Clements]

for years i've wanted to change my body shape, without doing anything about this. i finally cracked this problem by changing my goal. I defined the goal instead as being someone who goes to the fitness studio with their fitness clothes every day. That's all i need to do. The fitness studio is right next to my job. I just need to go there. I don't actually need to do anything when i'm there to fulfill my goal. However, when i've got there i find that uptil now, i've always done something, rather than just turning around. however, if i didn't do anything that would be ok too. By defining my goal as "i'm someone who goes to the fitness studio with my fitness clothes every work day" i turned it into something that is easy to achieve and also something that i could say that i am after the first day of doing it. It is no longer some nebulous distant goal but rather something that i am already achieving.

[@iris_drawssandwiches]

Been dealing with something since I was 10 and first started doing game development. No matter how hard I've tried I have yet to have even the most basic game out. I'll try whatever this video suggests and see if it works.

[@snowymuffin]

OMG I'm glad that playing your favorite playlist is the key to intrinsic motivation and I've been doing that! Thanks TED-ED

[@wjrasmussen666]

Going to save this to Watch Later.

[@nourhannoura668]

you have just mentioned motivation is the energy to do something. that's why literally lack of motivation can be due to lack of physical energy that will able you to do the thing not always for psychological reasons. that is why at first it is important to view yourself and know if you are burnt out physically too and try to rest to restore your energy as sometimes mental effort affects your physical energy and vice versa.

[@subham8794]

Perfect time for getting motivated along with new year resolutions..😅

[@Multi1]

I really like this style of animation :)

[@TerriTie]

The animation keeps getting better. Great production.

[@artofgloom]

I have no motivation mentally speaking. Rather than going out to do things I enjoy I always self medicate while I watch endless KZbin videos that interest me. Nothing feels worth while. My 13 yo son is picking up the same habbits (with the exception of self medicating), though he seems pretty satisfied. We don't want to leave the house it seems.

[@theavengers.]

HNY love Ted since young

[@catful.meditation]

I feel like sometimes the intrinsic values come when I actually take actions. So for tasks and goals that have clear extrinsic values or results, even though I am not “motivated” at all in the beginning, I often find myself “motivated” in the process once I took the first baby step.😊

[@Lnagmbno]

I just ran away from an abusive home, i honestly feel so sad and nothing motivated me for life and this upcoming exam, glad i found this video tho. Cant wait to graduate highschool and went out in life without having to worry for anyone might find me. :3

[@rochinha10]

They did well to save this one for the first days of the year #newyearsresolution

[@LookICanExplain]

I love this art style very fluid and so beautifully round and playful!

[@iipranavii]

Really enjoyed the video, the 3-d style is very calming and interesting! amazing work!

[@SeyfullahMehmet]

4RA ke features aur events dono hi bohot amazing hain, har baar kuch naya dekhne ko milta hai

[@lumiere_win]

intrinsic motivation vs extrinsic motivation. I got it, thanks!

[@NatashaBacartey-cs5rq]

Thank you so much for this video🙏 It really helps with the issues I'm dealing right now.

[@bakerkawesa]

My new year's resolutions are the same as the years before. Motivation is rather fleeting.

[@erdvilla]

OK, OK. You know what's funny? I saw this vid on my YT feed and lacked the motivation to open it, but after scrolling a bit more I decided to go back because I did need to watch it 😂

[@kristinrainwater4854]

Same 😂

[@mercurialgaze]

I struggle with motivation. It is quite fickle in my case. I'm struggling more than ever right now. I try to set extrinsic motivations but most of the time, it is not enough.

[@WalterEnrizzi]

Discovering Hidden Time Wealth has been one of the best things I've done for my productivity. It feels like I’ve finally cracked the code to overcoming procrastination.

[@Mindovermatter2323]

Great video! Very informative and well-presented.

[@AnnoyingAsDiDi]

Most of the time you can’t think about it you gotta get up and do it ❤

[@IrodaZafarbekova]

Indeed, enjoying from process is essential to be success

[@deanab-se5op]

That one particular sound effect 💫

[@Edmund.]

"just be happy" define happy

[@natanneplokh572]

I have added this one to Watch Later, do not have enough motivation to watch it now...

[@ZehraHasan-f5p]

Love how 4ra keeps adding new features, always something exciting to check out.

[@백인줄어든다]

In order to do something tedious but essential, we need two things like this video said. One is interesting to do it, two is having strong motivation to achieve it. Otherwise, we never make it something tedious ~