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It only takes 5-minutes a day to be happier, smarter and more interesting. It's called the 5-minute Death Journal, 5 prompts that get you to focus on what really matters, all the while pushing you to become your best self. When you are old and gray and in the last chapter of your life, you'll be grateful. Because if you've kept up with the Death Journal habit, this book, quite literally, will become the most important book in your entire life.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 The Problem with Journaling
00:30 Introducing the Death Journal
01:11 1st Prompt: Deathbed Time-Machine
03:29 2nd Prompt: Wise Old Man
04:44 3rd Prompt: Evil Serial Kidnapper
6:59 Unriddle
08:02 4th Prompt: Karmic Well
09:03 5th Prompt: Eternal Spring
10:02 Why is it called the Death Journal?
11:48 Summary

[@benjaminmorris-spears4169]

this is just solo leveling in real life. Good work Mr KZbinr 💪

[@selahmartin5859]

Or you mean death note😂😂

[@bentam1516]

This geniounley might be the best youtube video I've watched in my 5 years of watching KZbin

[@spoonfedstudy]

Wow 😯 thank you! I am speechless 😶

[@zoloegaming]

Same, might be one of the most important I’ve seen in some time. I’ve been watching KZbin since 2008, or earlier when it first started. Definitely gonna write about it in the Death Journal that I’ll start today.

[@access5870]

@@spoonfedstudy As a cherry on top, your videos are the only videos I think I've seen where the ads are for actually really attractive (and unique) products. If you're actually picking your sponsors, you have great taste. If they are choosing you, they have great taste. Win win.

[@warrenfouche1784]

6:48, "You can't solve it, if you don't reflect" Spot-on, thanks.

[@coerciasink]

Read this if you wanna go through the points after watching the video, or the future you revisits this video. 1. The deathbed Time machine tour of today 1. Imagine you're abt to die. You can visit one day from your entire life. What are the top 3 moments of today you want your 80 year old self to experience again? 2. You need to be concise and you can only pick 3. 3. Prove it to him (80 year old self) that this day was worth revisiting. 2. Wise old man 1. Imagine your day to be a wise old man. 2. Ask yourself, what did the wise old man teach me today? 3. It can be any small thing. 3. Evil serial kidnapper 1. He kidnaps you, and lets you go, if you promise to finish 3 things tomorrow. If you don't, he'll drown your hamster. 2. These 3 things need to be as concrete as possible. You should know exactly how you are going to get them done. 3. Be as specific as possible. What, How and When should be pretty clear for any task. OP gives an example of "I'll read 20 pages, of green book, after lunch" 4. If you DON'T get it done, the next day you'll write a plea to the kidnapper explaining why you didn't follow through. 5. You may be able to see a recurring pattern of what excuses you had etc. 4. The karmic well 1. Imagine a well where all the good actions get deposited. 2. Ask yourself, when did you deposit in it today? 3. Ie. what have you done today to make the world a better place? 5. The eternal springs 1. Gratitude has lasting changes, upto 6 months according to a study. (I've skipped the details, as you've seen the video once, you probably don't need to be convinced again) 2. Use one sentence to write about what you were grateful for, today. - Why is it called the death journal? Each day, is like a friend. Celebrate the death of each day as if it were a friend. \ - You'll prolly need a min per exercise. Spend 5 mins every night. - OP has a notion template in the video description if you wanna try it out. [Personally, I use obsidian]

[@sanyaprakash]

Well thank you so much for your kind help.

[@TheAyamcd]

Thank you for the summary! I was hoping there’d be one here somewhere. (Random: I also prefer obsidian!)

[@coerciasink]

@@TheAyamcd Lol another fellow obsidian user! ^^

[@harrypotteraudiobook8088]

Thank you so much for the summary

[@wendys9500]

The first prompt made me tear up… facing mortality is a scary but necessary thing to do and I wanna go full memento mori mode

[@KasThinks]

Me too! This reaction is so interesting

[@AlphaLynx_RL]

11:25 NEVER LET GO JACK that one got me

[@andrearenes7747]

I love this! I am in my seventies and wish I had started a journal using these tips years ago! Yes, every day has something beautiful or special in some way. We need to contemplate our lives and live more intentionally. Thank you so much.

[@pamelanygaard2212]

I love your serious and informative tone with hilarious video clips! Your dry sense of humor comes through and keeps me in stitches and engaged! Great job!

[@AngDevigne]

I copied the template over into the JournalIt app and I love it! Thank you so much for this fun and meaningful journaling idea!!

[@viniciussouza7198]

I like how you make things so simple and effective, to me thats a true test of someone that knows what they are talking about. A big plus on it being fun, which makes easier to stick to. (Talking about this videos, but in general, keep up!)

[@JuneTheSecond]

Here's a concise video summary generated by ChatGPT for quick reference : The video discusses a journaling technique called the "5-minute Death Journal" aimed at promoting reflection, productivity, and gratitude. Here are the main ideas and prompts from each exercise mentioned in the video: 1. *Exercise 1: The Deathbed Time Machine Tour* - Reflect on the top three moments of your day as if you were revisiting them on your deathbed. - Choose moments that bring meaning and significance to your life, even in mundane activities. 2. *Exercise 2: The Wise Old Man Who Teaches You Stuff* - Personify your day as a wise old man imparting lessons. - Reflect on the lesson learned from your day, even from unexpected sources or events. 3. *Exercise 3: The Evil Serial Kidnapper* - Imagine being kidnapped and given three tasks to accomplish the next day. - Plan three concrete tasks to improve yourself or your life, with imagined accountability to ensure completion. 4. *Exercise 4: The Karmic Well of Universal Awesomeness* - Consider what positive actions you've done to make the world a better place. - Reflect on the impact of your actions on others, no matter how small. 5. *Exercise 5: The Internal Springs of Never-Ending Gratitude* - Write about what you're most grateful for each day, promoting a mindset of gratitude. - Reflect on the positive effects of gratitude on mental health and brain function. The overarching idea is to spend five minutes at the end of each day engaging in these exercises to promote self-reflection, productivity, and gratitude, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. My sincere thanks to the creator at Spoonfedstudy for their effort in making the insightful video.

[@berkelahi]

goofy ahh material (still to lazy to do it though)

[@fuckmyego]

Hey if you don't mind could you share how you got chat gpt to do this? Did they add the ability for it watch a video or are you somehow just getting it to read automatically generated subtitles? Very curious. Thank you!

[@alfieholloway]

One of my favourite new channels. Love this way of thinking

[@AdamSmith-rp9ej]

You are changing the world with the great videos you create! 😃

[@PS-kt7wq]

What an amazing video and system. I'll make sure to try it out. Thanks!

[@suzannefeatherston9032]

Love this concept! Enjoying this channel 😊

[@RhiWildeupgrade]

You need to write a book called, “My Friend, the Evil Hamster Killing Productivity Coach” 😂😂😂

[@HaloHighlightz]

I’d buy it 😂😂

[@stillzen-dev]

you are the perfect blend of humour and eloquence. your content is beautiful, thank you.

[@meomeo6211]

2 questions: 1. do you prefer digital or analog journaling, and why? 2. Have you ever re-read the journal, and how often? Thank you so much, your channel are transforming my life for the better!

[@Zeni-th.]

Pen and paper, always.

[@ssaalm]

i have re read my journal, it's fun, i kinda feel i should write more (i don't journal very often)

[@ryanbartlett672]

Thanks. Great advice and unique, motivating thought experiments!

[@raineivyaeera]

even though I'm 21, in a very different life situation than you, I find great resonance in the messages you share, the way you deliver it, and the personality you frame them with. on behalf of all of us, thank you for your perspectives & teachings ❤

[@spoonfedstudy]

Thank you so much. It was truly a joy to read your comment. Thank you for sharing. This is why I love making videos and why I keep at it. At the end of the day, it’s hearing about these connections and interacting with viewers like yourself that I find most meaningful.

[@MrJatinderseehra]

Thank you this is a superb approach to journaling.

[@RotQueen]

Thank you for your lesson! ❤

[@ArcanumCreative]

Wow! This is great man! Thank you

[@amyannes]

This sounds amazing! Thank you!

[@spoonfedstudy]

I’m glad you think so! Honestly it’s kind of fun when you do it - you find yourself mining your day and paying more attention trying to find the little nuggets you want to put into the day’s 5 slots. Hope it works for you too ❤️

[@TroyLSharp]

Your videos are great. I’ve heard about a lot of similar stuff in other people’s videos, however the way you make your videos makes it a lot more interesting and fun. I love how you make each of the prompts fun and enjoyable to do to keep us all engaged better while doing the tasks. Please keep posting more helpful videos because more people need to see the great content that you are putting out here.

[@spoonfedstudy]

That’s so awesome to hear, seriously. It makes things more fun and memorable for me so I’m glad it resonates with you too ❤️

[@nancy-sq2xc]

I love your videos!

[@sakumina]

I think this is truly an amazing video, honestly wow.

[@elvagonumero1]

Great material! Definitely it'll happen

[@jaetrnn6000]

This video couldn't have come at a more perfect time. I went through a period of grief about 1.5 years ago and during that time, I did a lot of meditating, gratitude journalling and CBT practices to help support my mental health. It worked amazingly but as I started feeling better, I gradually let those habits slip. Recently, I wanted to pick up those practices again and actually started last night but that practice seems less relevant today then it did back then. This practice seems to provide exactly what I am looking for at the perfect time. A positive journalling practice. Thank you so much for creating this opportunity for me.

[@spoonfedstudy]

You are on your way friend. I’m sorry for what you went through before and sincerely hope you re-discover the peace I know you deserve ❤️

[@GiovannaBaccarin]

I love your sense of humor!

[@spoonfedstudy]

Thank you! Hope to keep you entertained for years to come :)

[@DistinctlyMeFilms]

Curious about where you got the idea/exercises for the 5-minute death journal from. I googled and looked on KZbin and this seems to be the only video using this process.

[@Vognee]

I hope you’ll get more recognition. Good luck

[@lukephillips7239]

I don't normally integrate new self help techniques I see but I'm definitely going to start doing these things every day

[@superbeingintraining1970]

This is so great!! Thank you so much, loved this, very useful! ❤ oh and funny too!! 😂

[@idee7896]

Another life changing video.

[@paperythinideas]

This is amazing 😍

[@MrUncleBob]

i'm usually too tired to notice these golden nuggets laying around in each new day? I'm just trying to stay alive?

[@user-ph8zs1ou2k]

thank you!

[@M_SC]

The research on making yourself take a third party view is that it’s helpful to many people. It doesn’t have to be about death. But I’m not against it

[@M_SC]

Oh I like the various other examples like the buff kidnapper.

[@spoonfedstudy]

Thank you! I always like vivid imagery to help me so these examples naturally come to mind

[@Wattata888]

Thank you 😊👍👍👍

[@kashyapparmar4317]

thank you for this

[@spoonfedstudy]

Always friend ❤️

[@superdeadlyfrog]

❤thank you for this video

[@yuffies3256]

Awesome video! I feel like so many people forget to express gratitude for the smaller things, and I will definitely be implementing these exercises into my day-to-day life! Will you have the Notion template out anytime soon?

[@spoonfedstudy]

It’s in the description! Hopefully it works! If it doesn’t, let me know :)

[@sban121]

I really like your videos. Specially your sense of humor. Could you let me know which app/website/platform you use to make graphics. And where do you get these funny videos/gifs?

[@Ivy46983]

Don't worry Dusty, I won't let him drown you 👊

[@infectedmushroom3488]

you made my day, you're so handsome and you speak so well. I aspire to be as cool as you.

[@anhnhihole6967]

The buff kidnapper is very much like rensyu's way of journaling. I recommend you watch his videos about self-help.

[@Jay._22]

he’s cooking on the 3rd prompt🔥

[@infectedmushroom3488]

Creating Obsidian Templater templates for the "Death Journal" exercises involves setting up a structured format that users can follow daily. Here are the templates for each of the 10 exercises: ### Template for "The Transformative Power of Journaling" ```plaintext # The Transformative Power of Journaling - {{date}} ## Today's Reflection: - **Key Memories:** - - - - **Mind Declutter:** What thoughts or feelings did I need to clear out today? - - **Gratitude:** What am I grateful for today? - --- ``` ### Template for "The Five-Minute Death Journal" ```plaintext # The Five-Minute Death Journal - {{date}} ## Today's Top 3 Moments: 1. 2. 3. ## Today's Productivity & Happiness: - What made me productive today? - - What brought me happiness? - --- ``` ### Template for "Meaning in the Mundane" ```plaintext # Meaning in the Mundane - {{date}} ## Today's Ordinary Yet Meaningful Moments: 1. 2. 3. ## Reflection: - How did these moments add significance to my day? - --- ``` ### Template for "Lessons from the Wise Old Man" ```plaintext # Lessons from the Wise Old Man - {{date}} ## Today's Lesson: - What wisdom did today offer? - ## Insight: - How can this lesson impact my future? - --- ``` ### Template for "Harnessing Imagined Accountability for Productivity" ```plaintext # Imagined Accountability for Productivity - {{date}} ## Tomorrow's Top 3 Tasks (As dictated by the "evil serial kidnapper"): 1. 2. 3. ## Reflection on Commitment: - How committed am I to completing these tasks to avoid the whimsical consequences? - --- ``` ### Template for "Contributions to the Karmic Well of Universal Awesomeness" ```plaintext # Contributions to the Karmic Well - {{date}} ## Today's Acts of Kindness: 1. 2. 3. ## Reflection on Impact: - How did my actions contribute to the greater good? - --- ``` ### Template for "Gratitude's Neurological and Psychological Benefits" ```plaintext # Gratitude's Impact - {{date}} ## Today's Gratitude Entries: 1. 2. 3. ## Reflection on Well-being: - How has expressing gratitude today affected my mood and outlook? - --- ``` ### Template for "The Philosophical Underpinning of the Death Journal" ```plaintext # Philosophical Underpinnings - {{date}} ## Today's Ephemeral Moments: 1. 2. 3. ## Reflecting on Impermanence: - How does acknowledging the finiteness of each day impact my appreciation for life? - --- ``` ### Template for "Practicality and Profound Impact of the Five-Minute Investment" ```plaintext # Five-Minute Investment - {{date}} ## Today's Quick Reflections: - Top 3 Moments: 1. 2. 3. - Lesson Learned: - - Act of Kindness: - - Gratitude Entry: - ## Reflecting on Impact: - How have these five minutes of reflection enriched my day? - --- ``` ### Template for "Empowerment Through Reflective Practices" ```plaintext # Empowerment Through Reflection - {{date}} ## Today's Insights: - What have I learned about myself today? - - How have I grown or changed today? - ## Today's Empowering Actions: 1. 2. 3. ## Reflecting on Personal Growth: - How do these reflections empower me to live a more intentional life? - --- ``` Each template is designed to be used as a separate entry in Obsidian for each day, allowing users to reflect on different aspects of their lives and experiences systematically.

[@HaloHighlightz]

Very nice, thank you for sharing. Screenshot to use an image-to-text app then will input as templates in my Notion journal!

[@JustWatch-be7ph]

Love how this is a death journal and you’re making crack up with the hamster exercise 😂

[@auntiethetical]

NO!! Not my hamster!! 🤣

[@nicolem4291]

I love this video and the Notion template is great. What I'm wondering is if you might be willing to create a PDF that I could use in Goodnotes? Any normal PDF can be imported as a page in Goodnotes. It does not have to be fillable. I'm hoping for a single page format. Thanks so much for making this video!

[@HaloHighlightz]

You should be able to download it or screenshot it and create a pdf from that

[@__40su]

Hey, I am interested in what books you think are good, mind sending some?

[@pietorski]

Hahaha, loving the obviously realistic hamster analogy!

[@viktoriavichkutkina9147]

Made me depressed

[@satekikoloa5123]

• Journaling is beneficial for reflecting, decluttering the mind, and building long-term brain connections associated with control, decision-making, and happiness. • The 5-minute Death Journal involves specific exercises: 1. The Deathbed Time Machine Tour - reflect on the top three moments of the day for your 80-year-old self to revisit. 2. The Wise Old Man - learn a lesson from the day. 3. The Evil Serial Kidnapper - set three specific tasks for the next day to prioritize and accomplish. 4. The Karmic Well of Universal Awesomeness - reflect on the positive actions done to make the world a better place. 5. The Internal Springs of Gratitude - write about what you are grateful for each day. • Practicing these exercises daily for 5 minutes can lead to transformative benefits in mental health and decision-making. • The Death Journal aims to celebrate each day as a valuable friend and acknowledge its passing to prevent days from being forgotten or unappreciated.

[@Dhr_v]

Amazing vid! 🔥🔥

[@spoonfedstudy]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@BraydonGilmore]

Right as the video went on to say the thing about the hamster, the top comment read "NO!!NOT MY HAMSTER!!" 😂

[@uvan5202]

NOT THE SMOSH CLIP

[@paperythinideas]

I love this video and will give it a try. I do tend to spend 5 minutes just on gratitude alone so I think the death journal template would take me 20-30 minutes as described here. Is it important to consider the questions and write so quickly? (1 minute per question is so fast!!)

[@spoonfedstudy]

That’s totally reasonable! Doesn’t have to be five minutes. For me, I know I can always spare five minutes but if I expect it to be a 20-minute task, I usually end up not doing it altogether :(

[@spoonfedstudy]

Oh and another trick I usually do is start thinking about the prompts beforehand or throughout the day as they happen so I can hit the ground running when I start. And essentially, start experiencing the benefits of gratitude (for example) as I’m already engaging those centers of the brain earlier in the day

[@paperythinideas]

This makes a lot of sense, thanks for the tips!

[@pavloshevchuk2454]

I often can't finish 1 task a day, let alone 3.

[@melusine826]

Hmm, some of these resonte. #3 did not- i spent 10 years with a guy who would threaten me or my animals on the regular because i didnt do everything he wanted..... so no im not letting an abusive guy control me again... i left him

[@crix_h3eadshotgg992]

You know those “babe wake up, X uploaded” memes? If someone did that to me I would wake up.

[@cferracini]

well... that was depressing and anxiety inducing '-' But I liked the "please don't kill my penguin" thingy. It's my imaginary pet so I want it as a penguin

[@stepanhybl9017]

These memes in there are 10/10

[@altheamaeve]

I stumbled upon the deathclock, found out that I only have 22,850 days left and I have to make them count

[@maxpiau4004]

quality

[@intuitivelymagician2076]

Divine timing synchronicity

[@spoonfedstudy]

🔥

[@dszoliver]

Hi what is the difference between the top 3 moments of the day (step 1) and the gratitude (step 5) ?

[@spoonfedstudy]

There definitely may be some overlap but I guess it’s the emotion and the purpose underlying each step. The emotion of step 1 is excitement, fun, good times whereas step 5 is specifically engaging gratitude centers of your brain as a dedicated space. You may be grateful to have those top three moments in step 1 and that’s awesome too! No harm in doing multiple birds with one stone. For me, purpose of step 1 is also more summarizing the day (with focus on the good parts) for the future so when I look back, I can be like oh wow that awesome thing happened on March 25th? So cool! Step 5 is more of a training method for your brain to capture all the benefits of positive psychology and gratitude and create lasting physical brain changes. Hope that helps!

[@dszoliver]

@@spoonfedstudy thanks for your reply !

[@Acesgalore]

Omg I feel such remorse for my theoretical hamster 😭

[@MT-2020]

Jimmy Carter, Hospice.

[@maxdepthpodcast]

damn posted a video super similar to this last week

[@ddmo55]

Was it "Journaled for a thousand Days straight?" Seeing your comment, I checked out your podcast. I found it interesting with different subject matter presented in a different style. To me the presentations didn't overlap enough to not value both. I hope nobody takes your comment as that he used your content without attribution. I'm sure that was not your intent..

[@maxdepthpodcast]

No, it was "Death Diary." Also, it wasn't a jab at this creator.@@ddmo55

[@kazaryth8327]

3:07 My day in a nutshell

[@spoonfedstudy]

Haha glad you noticed the tiny fun joke there!

[@dictater4506]

My hamster 😢

[@anthonydvorak5401]

You write all this in 5 minutes??

[@ree8698]

I think it's already time for you to show us your pet hamster lmao

[@onkara4363]

Top 3 moments of the day Lesson from the day 3 things for next day Positive karma Gratitude

[@teddybear5429]

Sounds like too much work.

[@Louis-exe]

And with that your hamster is drownd

[@laurademarch4879]

Don’t die while alive..

[@teddybear5429]

His method is stupid and takes way more than 5 minutes. I have better things to do and most of all don’t need to write anything down, let alone immortalize every day I live. I don’t need these memories crystalized. Nice clickbait though

[@Louis-exe]

@@teddybear5429 BRO literally No one said you had to do it. He was just sharing a way he like to jernal, and if you do it right it does only take five minutes. if you don't want to do this process great but don't go around saying it's click bait because you don't feel like doing it

[@belloff]

Some interesting ideas here, but no way all five prompts can be done in 5 minutes in a meaningful fashion. I journal ONE thing that is memorable PER DAY and it takes me more than 5 minutes. :-)

[@iceberg9075]

Slow poke

[@zbyszeks3657]

1. Very good advice. Diary is good. 2. Too many parts with too many subparts. For example point 5 - gratitude is kinda point 1 - what do you want to remember 3. Wrong allegory or perspective concerning death as smth you need past written and remembered cause it's the end and you may end with nothing. In that self-defeating perspective nothing really you would do, won't improve your situation cause the bottom line is you die and that's it. I would propose Life Journal or Transform Journal or Journey Journal, cause we can transform ourselves through life or we may conserve our state of being, and our life is a journey - yes - to the moment of death, but probably most ppl in the world believe - and we can't exclude such possibility - that death might be not the complete end but kind of door, and that changes the whole perspecitve. You write journal to grow, not to preserve.

[@voxyloids8723]

I want to unsubscribe from everyone than you

[@DonDealio]

Where is that other place to head over for the 3 simple things and the inverted pyramid stuff?