The ONLY Way To Stop Procrastinating | Mel Robbins

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If you keep finding yourself stuck in that loop of stress and avoiding the things you know you need to do, WATCH THIS.
I give you my tools for dealing with procrastination… I know they’ll work for you too.
If you struggle with procrastination, you're not alone. Research from a PhD at the University of Calgary found that 80-95% of college students are procrastinators.
There's also nothing wrong with you. You don't lack willpower, drive, and focus. It also has nothing to do with your work and your ability to get it done.
If you beat yourself up for procrastinating, that ends now. And here's why:
You're looking at procrastination wrong. Rather than a trait or sign of motivation, it's simply a habit.
A habit that comes about in response to life stress.
In this video, learn the only way you can break the habit of procrastination-for good. This simple 4-step strategy will help you stop procrastinating and in the process make you happier and less stressed.
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[@thomaspound115]

I’m procrastinating by watching a video on how to not procrastinate. ughhh mixed emotions

[@tysonreesmusic]

Right there with you bro

[@thomaspound115]

Glad you are mate

[@tysonreesmusic]

Yep, been at work 5 hours and haven't done a thing. Feels bad man.

[@indohhh]

This club has now 3 members

[@thomaspound115]

let’s form a rebellion

[@jatinmaharao6888]

Do I struggle with procrastination? Nope I am really good at it.

[@crappyaccount]

Lol

[@babdullah5025]

😆😆😅😅

[@Mibs-Mibby]

Same lol

[@jatingurav4071]

🙌

[@studywithmedstudent4459]

Haha lols😆

[@ej9100]

1. Acknowledge the stress 2. Count 5-4-3-2-1 3. Interrupt the procrastination habit 4. Do 1 thing ( at least for 5 minutes, and once you started, you will keep going) GOODLUCK EVERYONE!

[@ShatabdaRoy115]

going through toughest times in my life to be honest thanks!

[@hanielphilip5043]

Thanks

[@Suhailspower]

Yes ! . Starting the work is 80% keep going

[@ShatabdaRoy115]

@@Suhailspower yeah

[@jmclean6648]

+

[@knowhowtodo]

Procrastinating is one of the worst habits and sadly it's not easy to break. Everyone who is trying, good luck! 💪🏻

[@nintensumphyrx4230]

thabk you 😔

[@marietambinya8878]

Thanks 😢

[@Phymacss]

Thanks💔

[@_Ginger_Tea_]

If you want to procrastinate less and concentrate better on studying you can study with me here. Instead of watching videos on youtube you can have a video of me studying and keeping you company, so you don't get distracted. I study for 1-3 hours with breaks in between while I keep you company If you're interested, feel free to study with study videos of mine Hopefully it will be useful for you ❤

[@lostman8990]

Thank you, I appreciate your message. 🙏☮️☀️☯️

[@maddyc503]

I added it to watch later. No one can help me 🙄

[@BruceArmstrong09121997]

Lol

[@kavijosh1692]

Madhav Kaushal I did too😂😂

[@setiawanaji3686]

hahahaha,

[@aatreyeesaha9330]

But then you watched it!!

[@PCmonke]

Lol same

[@akaparz4109]

Stop scrolling down deep, listen to her

[@Ispeakfacts2005]

that actually stopped me from scrolling

[@affren3148]

Same

[@murungipeter1629]

Got me

[@oumaimafikri3166]

Ok sir 🙃😂

[@Willa759]

I love you already

[@cupcakee993]

I procrastinate way too much but once I start doing the work , I can do it for 15 hours straight without any break I just need to start bruh😭

[@salmaakka1075]

Not your username I love it gsfqgqhjqkqlqjqgqv and am also here to stop procrastinating work and watchin bts's stuffs instead xd

[@aislingdavis9066]

Sounds like ADHD

[@danacaro-herman3530]

That's awesome!!

[@patriciaa4260]

I literally just did this 😭

[@user-bz2rc2lq7q]

It's because you brain already knows that he's preparing for a hard task thats why you procrastinate

[@birdgirl8390]

Understanding that procrastination is a response/self-defence to stress is already a big step, thank you

[@viharsarok]

It's more like an inability to shift focus deliberately.

[@funmilayofunmilayo5203]

Pppppppppppppppppppppppp

[@gocaines]

Yessssa

[@geniezambia2868]

but how is blinding my self from reality to avoid the current stress going to help me overcome future stress that will with out a doubt show up because of unconfronted emotions all in the name of self defense

[@amirulkhalid157]

so true, massive key point. That thought has been helping me a lot on a daily basis!

[@akshatshah3961]

“An hour is gone by” So relatable!

[@timeisgod3867]

Yes it is😭

[@sapereaude1483]

a day*

[@apetogetherstrong4243]

a year 😫

[@mcmjr405]

That’s on the short side of time spent too..

[@johndumpling1896]

7,5 hours for me... I need to stop

[@D-Man_Jam]

_"Procrastination is a form of stress relief"_ Me who is stressed from procrastinating: *"I'm 4 parallel universes ahead of you."*

[@selinaylacin1449]

my stress affects my procrastination and my procrastination affects my stress. it’s a fucking loop!

[@carnivoroussarah]

@@selinaylacin1449 is a cycle! Break the cycle!

[@pravashi_382]

Yeah it's a cycle of procastination...i saw a video by Ted Ed

[@mansi3091]

Have you guys been able to break the cycle yet?

[@user-pv3mq7wx9t]

​@@mansi3091YES FINALLY THANK GOD

[@rubenjooste4383]

Who else is procrastinating by watching this

[@markangell3017]

😂yep

[@franticzenster8140]

Procrastination stems from a fear of life. Discipline helps, but ultimately the fear must be addressed to truly be free.

[@aammssaamm]

Do what you like doing and have no fear.

[@KingKong-mp6gj]

True words.

[@shuepsx652]

@@aammssaamm What you like doing might not pay the bills...

[@aammssaamm]

@@shuepsx652 If you like working for free who can stop you? LOL

[@antereaw6178]

Anne Smith bills...bills can stop you lol

[@9squares]

Procrastination is a crime, it only leads to sorrow. I can stop it anytime… I think I will tomorrow!

[@plumberdash9729]

3 weeks later..... Did you actually do it

[@9squares]

@@plumberdash9729 I will, I will, I have been so busy you know... You make it sound like I have a habit of this.

[@plumberdash9729]

@@9squares no no its ok i procrastinated yesterday when i had a physics exam today.....i went with only studying one chapter.....and i procrastinated to review that chapter so i forgot it before i intered the exam.....you can guess the rest 🙂

[@KatarinaS.]

When we put off til the next day By choosing to play And repeatedly delay What we can do today Our own self we disobey And our nerves we fray While slowly wasting our life away

[@christina4012]

Mmm same

[@fyradur]

Finally a productivity video that actually will make a difference in the world. This actually uses a solid method backed up by science with clear instructions, instead of those "motivational, reach for your goal" videos. From studies we know that setting a goal and watching motivational videos does nothing.

[@brooksfaucette296]

yeah most motivational speakers are quacks, even though they may think they are doing something. this is good stuff

[@kenzo6994]

yeah fax, anyways i’m a huge drug dealer and I need some advice. You guys are good at hiding during useful moments. Where do I keep my narcotics

[@cristian-bull]

I work on pomodoro periods of 25 minutes. Sometimes I find it very hard to start, so I split the first pomodoro in 10min work, 5min rest, 15min work. After that it's a lot easier to keep going with the 25min intervals. The idea of just getting started even for a short period really helps.

[@gemmeldrakes2758]

I had to do that too. I thought i was the only one.

[@Roachismybbg]

I think I'll try this. Starting with 10minutes.

[@ashuzguitar]

Thx for the useful tip. I'll share it with my village, and they'll thank you too.

[@carolinasantiago6508]

wow i love the idea!! thank u very muchh!!

[@aristocracydemocracy7455]

In my case, I usually take a cold shower. And during the process it causes very quick heart racing. So the idea is basically to overcome with my procrastination and take myself into action.

[@nolomoussy9407]

I know what my problem is: phones and screens being addicted to watching stuff and letting your brain be passive

[@siddharthrajan616]

Very good you have understood the problem. Now go out and do an activity that makes very good use of your brain. Learn a language,read a hard science book, pick up a new sport or start making videos....whatever u wanna do just start taking action(at the beginning take it slow) towards it. Soon u will break out of this habit. You may not see quick progress but just stick with it. Show up again and again and again...that's true progress towards your goals.

[@omniscientomnipresent5500]

Mmm...

[@Amy623]

Sleep smarter by Shawn Stevenson helped me allot

[@cyberneticbutterfly8506]

On a bigger scale it's the nature of distraction itself, and how you as a person deal with distraction.

[@omwtobeatprocrastination7766]

Legit, but even though I've tried, it's like I can't stop using my phone/laptop and it frustrates me so much

[@lexayyubhfdshvfjwndg]

I have attempted to meditate many times in my life and prior to this CD the only success I've experienced is with live guided meditation. kzbin.infoUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq This is the first CD I've used that cuts through my unmedicated ADHD and enables me to truly relax and experience a quiet and energizing interval. The instructors voice is very soothing and pleasant to listen to. I am easily able to sit successfully through the entire CD, and for quite some time after. I cannot adequately express how tremendously helpful this CD has been on my spiritual journey!! Two thumbs up and 10 stars!

[@homeostasis360]

Smart

[@exposez]

Procrastination is a habit. It's kind of a self defense against stress. Be aware of your behavior (the procrastination) and Acknowledge the stress. Get yourself to start. Think that you will deal with the problem for just five minutes. After that 80 % of you will continue. Thanks Mel Robbins!

[@spamaccount4513]

summarized in a great way!

[@bongobliss5795]

Can u plz help the other 20% that include me

[@mrbennett]

@@bongobliss5795 Get yourself to start again with the 5-second rule for another 5 minutes. Repeat the cycle till you can go longer than 5 minutes. If you find you can't go longer than 5 minutes ever, then maybe you need to reevaluate and decide if you really want the goal you have set for yourself and if that action you cannot stay on for longer than 5 minutes is a necessary step for achieving that goal. You also need to be sure you actually have the skills to execute on that task. If your goal is the problem, change it. If you find that step is not necessary for your goal, eliminate it. If you don't have the skill and you are not enthusiastic about learning it, get assistance from someone who does while you focus on the things you have the ability to execute on.

[@jenster29]

No! Thank You! Coz now I don't have to watch the video.. Even though its been on my watch later list for some time

[@SB-fo7em]

Very well said

[@84071639]

When I'm anxious and stressed it seems more difficult to carry out the simplest activity. Sometimes I get addicted to scrolling down my youtube feed or any other social media (especially when I don't sleep well at night) and my attention span decreases substantially, so when it happens procrastinating is almost inevitable because my brain only wants little effort and lots of dopamine.

[@sarshak8420]

Yes, I procrastinate on calling people that I really need to call. It's my anxiety and having to talk to the person and sound professional or sound like I know what I am talking about.

[@robinhood_stock_trader2183]

"The worst form of procrastination is reading a procrastination quote, feeling the guilt and not doing anything about it."

[@Martin.Wilson]

I have a plaque on the wall of my man cave that says "If I said I'd do it, I will.....you don't need to keep reminding me every six months".

[@asthaaggarwal.7270]

That’s me…. I WILL GET THROUGH THIS HECK YEAAAAA

[@rangelrenteria1038]

Na you just dgaf

[@blitz-rs7xp]

This is a procrastination quote.

[@jaimealexander2505]

@@Martin.Wilson😂

[@procrastinatingnow9451]

"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle." ~ Abraham Lincon

[@redrock1963]

Despite many references on the Internet to Lincoln saying this quote, there is no evidence to support it. Within The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, he says the phrase “things may” only three times, and never says “things may come,” “things left,” or the word “hustle.”

[@ghassankhan7728]

I think it’s supposed to be taken as a joke haha, I doubt people are that dumb

[@redrock1963]

@@ghassankhan7728 - ......." I doubt people are that dumb". Now I assume THAT is meant as a joke......right?

[@admiralampere5513]

@@redrock1963 damn, a double r/wooosh, that's rare

[@redrock1963]

@@admiralampere5513 - LOL so rare you can tell your grandkids about it.

[@JacobIX99]

Crazy thing is, I already knew all that, from trial and error of past procrastinations. Start out by doing something for 5 minutes, and you'd simply keep on doing that. The hard part is to actually START that 5 minutes, but usually doing something small at first gives you the push to start it.

[@_Ginger_Tea_]

If you want to procrastinate less and concentrate better on studying you can study with me here. Instead of watching videos on youtube you can have a video of me studying and keeping you company, so you don't get distracted. I study for 1-3 hours with breaks in between while I keep you company If you're interested, feel free to study with study videos of mine Hopefully it will be useful for you ❤

[@itsoktoberight4431]

Understanding and realising that you're doing it is a big step I've had chores piling up for about a year that I keep putting off and realised they're not going to fix themselves

[@methmemelab8819]

I am a major procrastinator but I've never watched a single video on how to stop procrastinating still KZbin recommended me this video. Interesting!

[@HaasTheFirst]

Because its short :D

[@PineappledoesnotbelongonPizza2]

KZbin loves you.

[@virenchain269]

@Matt Murdock it's sad how true this is

[@passionisinspiration1912]

@Matt Murdock not necessary i use youtube for my studies as well

[@passionisinspiration1912]

@Matt Murdock ahah sorry i didn't saw most in ur comment lol

[@filipthedev4159]

"How to stop procrastinating" - I'll watch it later

[@aishwaryar1290]

That's me

[@Meadowwing]

Ha ha... well one thing I have learned today is that we all have a sense of humor about it that's pretty nice I think good luck to everybody

[@Midalias25]

😂

[@3bed999]

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[@leeroy14r60]

Guess what was in my watch later since 2018?😂

[@4GODiswithus]

I really needed to see this video. I've struggled with procrastination for years and I'm ready conquer it so I can conquer my goals...I'm hoping you have more videos on this topic and more. Thanks so much!

[@issambenmoussa1311]

Thank you. This is what I needed to hear especially that procrastination is a form of stress relief.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Looking at procrastination as a habit makes it seem that much easier to overcome. This was an excellent explanation. Thanks, Mel!

[@melrobbins]

Yes - the habit can be broken!

[@pastoradeboyeadeboye566]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name........

[@papichilo9437]

@@pastoradeboyeadeboye566 wtf.

[@_lil_lil]

"You're not a procrastinator. You have A--" Me: "-DHD" "...habit of procrastinating" Me: "well, that too" 😅

[@kw6724]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@SparklingLemon430]

Yeah I'm wondering if this technique works for people with ADHD... 😰

[@Vijayyadav-sx4dt]

Oh that's hard.. I also can't pay attention and focus how do I know if I have ADHD?

[@ferris2323]

Just got diagnosed at 25, got called lazy my whole life. Turns out I had rampant adhd that went unnoticed because I have the inattentive (inward) projection and I’m an introvert. So I can focus really well in social settings like the classroom and library(because I don’t feel like everyone’s eyes are bearing down on me like I do at places like the grocery store) but I sit down to study at home and it quite literally takes me 2-3 hours to get into a “zone” where I don’t have to reread everything multiple times because I space out constantly and end up passively reading and don’t notice. Though there was a bit of laziness when I was a kid😂

[@mrssomeone2143]

@@ferris2323 oh same. I like to be distracted, like the need to see some variations, hehe... and not adhd

[@arsenigold9470]

This video has been sitting in my "Watch later" for over 3 years now, finally uncorked it, and it is great!

[@jackroberts6938]

Every word you said is 100% true for me. I needed to hear someone say it. Thank you, and thank you for the roadmap to breaking the procrastination habit!

[@charliebubna4770]

Love from India 💗💗 This really works ...I count 54321 and i make up my mind to study for 5mins or just 1 page ...By this way I started to completing my syllabus more and more day by day ... I came here again to thank you ..

[@En_theo]

54321... that's a big number

[@Ankit-zu2kp]

You would've done it anyway. Real procrastinators can't be helped.

[@ralsei7170]

@@En_theo lol

[@hemangipujare1090]

I am from India too !Namaste!

[@NairaKa]

Thank you 🙏 I m gonna try too

[@allrez4157]

"You're not a procrastinator, you have a HABIT of procrastinating." I couldn't agree more. Right after I joined the army's, I struggled in the beginning because of this terrible habit. But in two weeks, as I kept going through the days, I was broken and I've never felt so good about myself.

[@rangelrenteria1038]

Broken how?

[@paulperez6167]

@@rangelrenteria1038 it's a bit like breaking an unrideable horse.

[@mo1976ney]

@@rangelrenteria1038 I think he means his habit was broken

[@timsmith2525]

Procrastination is one of the most useful skills I have. When I do things prematurely, I usually get punished for it. If I delay starting things, I'm rewarded. I'm a computer programmer. People don't know what they want, but they ask for things, anyway, and they often change their minds. By procrastinating, I avoid spending time working on things that people don't really want. Procrastination often opens up opportunities that I would not have had if I hadn't procrastinated. Procrastination makes my life better.

[@Bas_48140]

😂😂 you are in the wrong comment section... everyone here sees it as an issue

[@Tomroberts101]

This must be the 100th video I've watched on procrastination.

[@pankajkela4406]

1. Procrastination is a mechanism stress relief 2. It is a habit 3. Every habit has trigger, pattern, reward 4. The only way to break a habit is to never deal with trigger, but break the pattern 5. Next time you procrastinate, remind yourself you are stressed, count down 5 4 3 2 1 and work just for 5 minutes. 6. If you work just for 5 minutes, for 80% of people they will continue working. 7. Breaker of chains, YOU

[@elinaoberemok1732]

Good luck everyone! Watched this video a long time ago. Rewatching because it's been tougher recently to keep up with tasks that are so tempting to save for later. God bless!

[@olivashard8113]

Thank you so much. I didn't realize that stress was triggering my procrastinating habit all along. You have really helped me.

[@3kbschannel288]

let's be honest she's a great speaker

[@kimjong-un1848]

I'm sure this is not the only thing she is great at

[@vikome5420]

@@sebastianskii7512 oh for gawd sake, stfu we find perverted idiotic dumbass people everywhere comment section

[@madhavsanap6690]

@@kimjong-un1848 she is good writer

[@AyodejiAwosikaCreates]

Love the distinction between identity and behavior. It's truly the core of personal growth altogether.

[@rangelrenteria1038]

We must know who we are when we're all alone!

[@lilyrose141]

i love the fact that this video is so short and precise! i actually watched it and took the information in, unlike the procrastination videos in my watch later list that are like 20 minutes long

[@ensoasmrmusichouse9861]

You may want to give this video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpOzqmiXm7iAgLc ) a go. It’s structured around the pomodoro technique consisting 4 sets of ‘25min work + 5mins break’. Supposed to be particularly helpful when you are finding it hard to concentrate or have just done a procrastination binge. No harm trying I guess. All the best for your goals! 😉

[@Nisah98]

I find her advise to be beneficial and works for me but in the beginning it was still hard as I still get distracted by social media and KZbin. The challenge was putting in excruciating effort to resist those temptations to make the 5 second decision. So, I decided to get the Freedom app that blocks out those distractions at certain times where I start my tasks. Once the temptations were no longer options, it’s much easier to make your decision.

[@michaelciancetta6397]

This video changed completely my view on procrastination... will start following her advice in a couple of months maybe three..

[@pastoradeboyeadeboye566]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on [phone]) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name........

[@mauriciogerhardt3209]

Skip to 3 minutes: 1) acknowledge the stress that you feel when you think of doing the think you're avoiding. 2) count 5 4 3 2 1 so you'll activate your prefrontal cortex. 3) interrupt the procrastination habit by starting the stuff you are avoiding. If you just start, 80% of people will continue it doing it.

[@mauriciogerhardt3209]

@@simonelastname5182 I dunno, I was just summing up the video so people wouldn't have to watch the whole thing.

[@cautarepvp2079]

how to acknowledge the stress? How to know?

[@harukaf.n.1994]

It's just 3 minutes omg I'm sure all procrastinators here can watch more than 3 mins of advice

[@365MRYOLO]

Simone LastName at that point, look for a video on “how do I know how to do things”

[@KH-ks7si]

@@simonelastname5182 you just have to think about your future. Just think about (more effective the younger you are) how if you dont do what you have to you will never become what you could possibly be. And imagine being old and thinking back on all of your regrets and realizing you could have been so much more. When i think about that its a lot scarier than some work.

[@pursuingvirtue]

You may have just shifted my life in 3 minutes. Thank you for the knowledge/insight/wisdom God has given you on this topic.

[@TheBipin819]

Excellent as always 🙏

[@liz-jo8hz]

but i’m procrastinating for no reason right now. like i literally don’t have any stress. i guess i’m just really lazy

[@maynaysauce2489]

I think you mean you don’t have any external stress like financial issues. That’s fine, because you do have stress, and that is when you think about sitting down and actually doing your work. You think that it will not be a pleasant experience when you study or do whatever, so naturally, you choose to avoid it. That is a form of stress

[@fawnomenal7097]

Usually my laziness means I’m uninspired. But I just listened to a Michael Sealy hypnosis on procrastination the other day. Lasting effects so far. It didn’t make sense while I was listening that it would change anything, but there were some subconscious triggers that changed the course of the rest of the day and on into my next workday. So productive, I was wondering where I’ve been all my life. I am becoming the person I need to be for myself. ✨💖✨

[@manfredmuench2657]

I can identify with that - I am retired and still put off everything I can. Used to have a saying back in the day, ' Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow , because by tomorrow the bastards will have changed their minds'

[@AnimationCraftFR]

@• ᴗ Wow, the ADHD symptom is really describing me, I also tend to say to myself that i'm a piece of shit for only being able to aknowleg my issues and being lazy about it to counter them..

[@bobbieschroder6231]

Even though you aren't currently stressed, you're actually avoiding _anticipated_ stress. For example, I feel perfectly fine just lying here, and I don't feel any stress because I'm at ease. However, when I think about getting up and doing a chore that needs to be done,, I can tell that my chain of thinking points to the expected stress from having to get up and do something that I don't want to do. In other words, the thought of having to get up out of this comfortable bed to do something that I don't feel like doing, brings forth the idea of a type of strain. So to avoid that *anticipated* strain (i.e., "stress"), I feel compelled to stay where I am. You and I are not really lazy. And don't let anyone make you think you have some sort of sickness, either. It's just a habit of putting off the anticipated strain or stress that we _believe_ we're going to experience if we get up and do what we don't currently feel like doing. *Since we now have that figured out, it's time to rise above it by changing our beliefs, perceptions, and expectations, so that we can move on to greater heights!*

[@Light-cy1gp]

Mel Robbins, whats different in your approach to motivating others is that u empathise with us all, u didnt shout, u didn't even say 1 single bad thing about people who procastinate, u uplift people and then your advice is short and to the point, i think u would be someone who would motivate all the billions of people if they heard your speech, your speech comes from a place of decisiveness and very easy practical advice , plus u don't go into long details about your life but u gave us a solution to a problem so many people go through everyday, im a medical student and i needed to study but wasn't motivated, but then i listened to your advice in here and i am actually reading right now and all the negative self beliefs i had are literally gone by just watching your video, may Allaah make u enter heaven ,thank u so much i appreciate the hard work u do for us all thank u , its people like u who lift up the world.

[@edward9099]

This is awesome 🙏🏼😊🖤

[@Light-cy1gp]

@@edward9099 thank you

[@ShafeekAhmed-fd9zx]

Hey did you graduate man

[@southeast_9072]

Sweet and right to the point, love it! ❤️

[@awnheothy]

thank you for your lesson

[@annieblogger489]

Huge respect for Mel... your last video on procrastination was also excellent. I also continue having amazing results with the Procrastination Elimination Method by John Isaac. Worth trying.

[@himanshu6489]

where to get that ?

[@Killa-bf4lw]

Is it the video of 2mins?

[@setton4943]

I'm sitting here at nearly 6am in front of my laptop when I first sat down at 11pm and haven't even wrote a sentence yet all the while browsing KZbin and staring at the screen 😥

[@Hey_Its_Mikki]

Lol. That sounds like something I'd do. I feel so normal now knowing this 😅

[@damnnsupercalifragilistice3935]

Cut off distractions.

[@milesowens3273]

Its 4am rn lol

[@NightMiner24]

bro we must have the same exact brain then

[@adiver_]

Not the only one ....5:50 AM

[@rahilarora5553]

Amazing I tried many things but this 10-9-8 counting helped me alot❤️

[@hoolimooliyt]

This video has resonated with me so much, I have tried so many different things to stop procrastinating and nothing seems to work because everything stems from the huge amounts of stress I feel in my life most of the time so I´m actually gonna try her plan and I hope to God it works.

[@dannyrandolph1033]

Thank you. Wow! So simple. Thank you also for removing the shame associated with procrastinating. I have a habit of procrastinating. Habits can be changed!

[@melrobbins]

Yes, Dan!! Habits can be changed - you go this!!!

[@Weissklangi]

Perfect timing as always! Here I was sitting and not starting to learn for my next exam in a few days, always reading or watching sth. else than learning, because I'm so stressed about it and want sth. relaxing.

[@Great_Olaf5]

I knew it was a habit, that seemed pretty obvious from my patterns, but I never connected it with stress relief/avoidance. That's a very helpful way to look at it.

[@ensoasmrmusichouse9861]

You may want to give this video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpOzqmiXm7iAgLc ) a go to help form new habits. It’s structured around the pomodoro technique consisting 4 sets of ‘25min work + 5mins break’. Supposed to be particularly helpful when you are finding it hard to concentrate or have just done a procrastination binge. No harm trying I guess. All the best for your goals! 😉

[@tripplem2605]

Easy,thank you. Short & straightforward ⚘💗💗

[@Anthroid9]

This was a hidden gem. Thank you!

[@kaushikkantak8271]

I am totally agreed... I am wasting my time since last year more than 15-16 months, but today I found out the true reason of procrastination. I hope from today I will be more conscious about this reason and strive hard to stop procrastinate. I am saving this screen shot for my future. When I can prove that you are 100% right.

[@lilyflower6096]

Hey how’s it going for you? ☺️

[@thefinancegirl_]

Hey How is it going?

[@ashwatson7097]

You are so so Correct Mel. First time I understood why I was procastinating. I was so stressful about everything that was going on and i just wanted to relax and forget and relax and time passed by and boom it was too late. .

[@indee9800]

I find myself working efficiently when doing things one at a time, then having a very long break after. Thank you for insightful video 🙏

[@efrenarevalo2025]

Procrastination will go away naturally, just give it some time.

[@aakashgoel7975]

I see what you did there 😂😂

[@Carrrnversations]

😂😂😂

[@tomcole3149]

😏

[@sblijheid]

No it won't, it gets worse.

[@danny6957]

Tell that to my college app due date.

[@jimwilliams4088]

1) Acknowledge the stress. 2) Count: 54321 3) Interrupt the Procrastination Habit 4) Just do 1 thing 5) Work for 5 minutes

[@alldog222]

I will stop procrastinating, first thing tomorrow. In realty though I am bad at this. The longer I put off doing something, the bigger it seems to get. A 20 minute task, put off for weeks, begins to snowball into this huge task in my mind. Add in some current tasks that need done and it gets harder. Then I find when I do it, how damn simple, or less time consuming it ever was. Finally, I make real sure I congratulate myself. It really is an accomplishment in my mind.

[@shadshads7933]

So how is going? Did you stop procrastinate?

[@linuxsurfer2002]

I have found that just forcing yourself to start, and just work for 5 or 10 minutes, like she says, does absolute wonders. I'll be dreading a task (folding laundry), but if I just fold for 10 minutes, knowing I can quit in 10 minutes, I will usually just finish it. Or say I do quit after 10 minutes, I feel like I've accomplished something and am more likely to come back later and do another 10 minutes, until it's finished.

[@mritam123]

This makes sense. Note to self : Don’t chicken out. Stress is the trigger. Don’t avoid doing something. You are never going to be stress relief in life.

[@a.p.tiwari4795]

Wonderful Mel, you have helped me concentrate on my studies. I have acknowledged my stress-pattern and I can undo the Procrastinating trigger now.

[@melrobbins]

Love this!!! YOU are changing your life!

[@llllllllllllllllll663]

I love the idea of procrastination being a habit and not a character trait 🙂It encourages people to actually make a change in their life.

[@neerajnaik3038]

Fantastic ❤

[@ashleyj2526]

Thank you so much Mel! Every one of your videos is such a powerful concept. Your videos are like talking to that one best friend you have that no matter what tells you the absolute truth and so refreshing. I am so glad that I found your Channel

[@melrobbins]

Happy to hear this - thank you!!! xo

[@grace5447]

I see all these jokes about them procrastinating, but here I am beating myself up for still not starting work due tomorrow morning. I seriously need to change.

[@aiaimizu]

did you do the work?

[@grace5447]

@@aiaimizu I did. But I can say the result was not my best because I was just trying to get over it.

[@unknownhero4816]

We make fun of it, but it's actually a serious issue... Jokes are just a coping mechanism. Hope it got better for you, hang in there.

[@grace5447]

@@unknownhero4816 Thank you. I hope we all overcome this soon.

[@sofiahuerta6029]

Same

[@worldbesteton4477]

This is all I needed ❤️

[@tedboatsman9307]

This is outstanding knowledge! Thank you.

[@MinecraftBoy-bj5bn]

Thanksgiving break started and we’re off for a week and I have a lot of homework. Instead of procrastinating and doing it for 5 hours straight on Sunday night like usual I’ve been splitting it up daily. I feel so much more relaxed and stress free knowing that I won’t have to eventually deal with a pile of work at the end of break.

[@shubhanshubisht1667]

It makes so much sense... Thanks for breaking it down

[@lmcnultyn]

I've always suffered from procrastination and it has always been a major habit that is very hard to break for me. For me, it mostly stems from not having the desire and not being in the zone to do any work as the thought of doing what I need to do would be exhausting and off-putting. Thanks so much for this valuable information. I will work hard to apply the steps to breaking this habit and all other habits that I have.

[@bernicejones933]

Excellent advice the way Mel lays it out, Mel what a pro you are

[@souvikguha]

This is probably the best video about breaking 'the habit of procrastination'. Will try. Thank you so much.

[@antwuntrademark]

Watching and learning this helped me to fully commit to filming, editing and posting videos again. 🙌🏽✨ Thank you 🖤

[@shababaltaf7875]

This is really true, I have seen direct correlation with my work situation affecting my ability to deliver on personal goals.

[@devadityabhattacharya]

Thanks Mel 😊

[@rajat_singla]

Now that I have seen this. I am gonna change my life, tomorrow.

[@jayantahuja840]

hahhaha. Did you?

[@yassernadeem]

The single most VALUABLE video I have seen so far in helping me working

[@geneg3776]

Yes when I procrastinate it's mostly emotional not laziness for me. Great video.

[@bioscienceintamil7084]

Thank you so much 💖

[@yumorules]

What a superb speaker.....easy on the eye too😃

[@n3b266]

I was a really bad procrastinator because I loved the stress I work my best under pressure and I always got my work done some how. But I came up with a really simple plan that works every time; I would get a piece of paper(not connected to notebooks) I would write 5-10 tasks I wanted to do in a day. Once I completed a task I scribbled it out(very satisfying) once I got those tasks done I would throw the paper away. It is always satisfying to cross out finished work and once it is done throwing it away is that weight being lifted off your shoulders.constantly crossing off your tasks gives you that motivation to move on to the next and next until the paper is gone! If you ca only do 2 tasks in a day you write 2 tasks down and do them. All of these people over complicate it, the simpler the method the more likely you do it.

[@NairaKa]

Seems like a good habit 👍🏼

[@susomerida]

While i'm watching this video, I'm procrastinating.

[@alleyzipzero1]

Thank you for this! I’m gonna start right now ❤

[@sarahmagin7914]

Thank you so much for sharing this. When I read about this in the 5 Second Rule, it was eye opening. It helped me so much to overcome my habit of procrastination, because I finally figured out the actual problem. Now I get so much more done. Really, thank you.

[@Lysana7]

thank you, Mel! you are the only one that actually talks about procrastination being a coping mechanism for stress relief... it makes such a big difference in my opinion to know this and it is just so true!!! XX

[@worldofsoumya]

Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏

[@shettydhanu9211]

Thank You for this information.

[@hoorainayoub]

this was so refreshing and different

[@tresadixon2397]

Thank you Mel ❤️

[@chesscrater6331]

No wonder I don't feel stressed out about anything. Thank you. I have been playing that video game instead of doing work to do what I really need to improve in something else. I literally feel so much better after watching this video. I feel incredibly empowered. Thanks.

[@sundarraj350]

Thanks God Bless

[@HolyManta]

First speaker that actually helped me with procrastination