My #1 Method for Stopping Procrastination

[@Cobravenom741]

Put it into the watch later folder

[@asteriasheria2053]

Haha

[@nanicurry779]

Cobravenom LOL

[@adrianrafa3ll]

Cobravenom I did thou 😂😂

[@appmania2180]

SAME!!!

[@lizzyvanvleuten657]

Cobravenom HAHHAHA OMG

[@Kickz1212]

I tried following the pomodoro technique and it didn't work out so well. The initial 25 minutes would make me focused but when the break would come I felt like that I had disrupted the focus that I built up in the first 25 minutes. Also the 5 minute break felt a little too short for me. What I did instead was to set it to 45 min work and 15 min break and now I am working SO much better. I really like the concept but would recommend people to tweak the intverals to suit it better for themselves.

[@Thomasfrank]

Yep, that's a tip in the video!

[@samuellewis3991]

I know this is 4 years old, but dude, he literally said "pick whatever time you want" in the video

[@Sergio_Loureiro]

I also find 25 minutes to be too small of a time window to get any significative amount of work done, unless it happens to be a very small task. Better for me a larger amount.

[@clubberdan7524]

@@Thomasfrank lmao bruh typed the comment without listening to the video

[@juanpablotrimarco6861]

Man, I just wanted to make you know how much you helped me in improving not only my grades in college, but also my life, my stress, my time managmente, and a lot more. I really like your energy and your attitude, I hope I could see you one day and hug you, lol (I'm from Uruguay tho'). Also, I can see the improvement of the quality of your videos in each video, which is awesome! I never ask for likes, but I hope you guys reading this help me to reach his attention, cause I know most of you guys feel the same. Thank you Thomas, for real, keep it going!

[@aziaat8336]

Who else is procrastinating by watching this video?

[@valerieprice1393]

Aziaat me

[@shubhramishra8698]

Me

[@LegionOfWeirdos]

Guilty here.

[@mihaelaosadcii6617]

Meee

[@TheWelchProductions]

Procrastinating is bad for the brain.

[@dreamergirl05]

my problem isn't procrastination, but starting. I can never start anything until it's the last day/hour....

[@ykamel1000]

dreamergirl05 I have the same exact problem

[@dreamergirl05]

I thought procrastination was messing around while you're doing work, Im probably wrong. :P

[@Anon-ev2pj]

"procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished"- wikipedia... so its about starting more than anything

[@fourtwenty1813]

dreamergirl05 due today? do today

[@lear7407]

I feel your pain girl :,(

[@solidsnake58]

I have tried the Pomodoro technique for years and never found it helpful UNTIL I got Forest. I use it every day. I love my collection of trees, I am motivated not to "kill" one by quitting in the middle of a 25min session, I can track my daily, weekly and monthly progress, and I enjoy spending coins on upgrades like ambient noise or new tree designs. I'll give Tide a try someday, but for now, Forest works for me. Highly recommend spending the 2 bucks.

[@alexwestberg1879]

solidsnake58 I used to have forest when it was free but when I got my new phone obviously I didn't still have the app and now I don't really wanna pay for it. But I agree it's a really great app

[@ammara683]

hanna westberg I downloaded it recently? and its free? i love it!

[@MuEnViFitness]

it is free mate

[@bob-km4uq]

MuEnViFitness read the comment again

[@bob-km4uq]

Does a sound go off after it's done cause my phone is always on do not disturb so I never know when it's done. Which is helpful in some ways but I feel like this technique would be more helpful

[@joriskuijper4444]

I am a simple man. When I see Thomas in my youtube timeline, I watch and like the video.

[@KingKromah]

We are simpletons, simpletons indeed.

[@IshanMisraBEAST]

joris kuijper same.

[@joshucoolable]

*like then watch

[@KGBos]

We're all simpletons on this blessed day.

[@shamikak9294]

Leon Kuzmin Speak for yourself.

[@kidstagram354]

Dear Thomas can you talk about how to break bad habits ?? I think many people will like it .

[@FeeSchot-hm5xm]

Kid Stagram yes please

[@nta180]

When you're actually procrastinating but you're telling yourself that watching this video isn't procrastination but it's working to make yourself more productive and successful YOU ARE LYING TO YOURSELF GET UP AND GET YOUR WORK DONE

[@Lily.valkyrie]

N Ta bahahah lol thanks

[@Stardust.Wonder]

That's not true, knowing what actually is happening is important, atleast I hate myself less now. It's not that easy to just get up and do it.

[@nanno4590]

I procrastinate watching your videos

[@MrMore-hu3hs]

Ya SAME HERE

[@bluexco]

Glad I'm not alone.

[@videouploader171193]

I love this guy. Even after 20 years of studying and nearly subconsciously finding out most of his tips by trial and error, there are always somethings that I can learn. KZbin needs more such self help content. Thank you Thomas

[@Primedlifestyle]

Awesome video my man. This has been so effective for me and your completely right with the mental barrier. Once I get past that everything just flows along. Keep it up!

[@connormurphy8422]

A great white shark can weigh between 680 - 1,100 kg

[@karelsaulmirandahernandez7293]

Thank you

[@purplepepper2503]

Same "Your smartphone can waste 4 hours of your time" *reads this from a smartphone"

[@WilliamCooper2005]

I was wondering that. Thank you

[@entrinsek9230]

When i watch Thomas ! I feel power to stop video & start studying ! You are a wonderful motivation

[@NB-ky5ol]

I'm so good at procrastinating that I have a TED Talk on procrastination in my "watch later" folder that I swear I'm going to watch someday.

[@Cabenson42]

I'm watching this to procrastinate on my essays for college.

[@ceilingfan7505]

Jessica Entwistle That's so cool. I am so jealous.

[@jeremymcadams7743]

How do you not have at least 2 million subs?

[@shubhramishra8698]

I know right!

[@victor.hausen]

People don't want to study, they want to watch the annoying orange.

[@JasperAlkmaar]

Simply because there are only 578.000 people that clicked on the "Subscribe" button. He needs 1.422.000 more clicks to hit the 2 million milestone.

[@kaneitalienisch3484]

Jasper Alkmaar that's not right. There have probably been a lot more people, who have unsubscribed. (Even though I don't get why) Not meant to be rude....

[@Chris349]

probably because more people are looking to be entertained than learn about improving themselves

[@FlatStan1l]

I love the way he draws points from so many different books many have always wanted to read

[@RandomGamer-gf5ni]

While Procrastinating on Essay,Drawing, Chemistry homework,and computer science coding

[@suzih.6687]

It works for me, but I do make a list. Due to low dopamine it helps me focus which is my main problem. After about 15 minutes I feel like I'm going to die if I don't break. Then when 20 minutes is over and I have total focus, I get excited and wired. Glad to hear you don't have to break after 25 minutes.

I just finished your book for the second time. Its an amazing book, and i am planing on doing a video about you and CIG!!! keep it up

[@bentabot4521]

Igor Ćuk good for you

[@chirag1764]

What is the name of the book?

[@subjecterino8848]

Just when i was thinking about my issues with procastination, i look at KZbin and see you sent a video talking about it Love u Thomas ♥♥♥

[@nalizb8453]

Have an exam today at 8am, its currently almost 1am. HAVE TO CRAM BUT I NEED TO WATCH THIS.

[@Bankai90]

Naliz B same man Ive got to learn 109 answers in 9hours. I'm so screwed xD

[@kayaeki]

A. Schulz Holy shit that's a ton, how did it go?

[@kayaeki]

Naliz B Goodluck man!

[@Bankai90]

I've passed tokyo ghoul fan! Totally not worth the stress tho haha, especially cuz it was an oral exam. So if you have nothing to say it pretty embarassing, for me it's a different feel then just giving a paper in ;p Got three questions I literally haven't learned by myself, but passed it due to talking before with colleagues and remembered what they said :D

[@kayaeki]

A. Schulz Well, Glad to know that!

[@bricology]

Now, THAT is the way to present a video! Concise, tight, well thought-out, with nothing unnecessary, and with respect for your viewer's time and intelligence. Well done, sir!

[@toticu]

Procrastinate for 25 minutes then work for 5 minutes, probably I'd be more productive than I am now...

[@poppyorangeflower]

Procrastinate for 22 minutes and you can fit an anime episode in. Lol.

[@mike4ty4]

The thing is, that might actually be a good way to ease into it, you could literally set and use the timer exactly like that, there is no reason it is impossible to do so. Then every so often, say every 10 days, you increase the work end by 5 more mins at a time until you get to where you are doing a more significant amount of work and less procrastination.

[@Dr_Cardiologist_99]

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@ym-fq7ns]

Writing my distractions down were soooooo good. I've had so many thoughts running through my head at different times and writing them down made me focus better

[@MattyPS]

As a French man I laughed when you asked your friend for help :P

[@burdaneta]

I’m reading the comments, most of them say that they procrastinate while watching your videos, I think it’s productive to learn many things through your videos, of course I mindset to accomplish everything I learned from you. But that’s it, you rock! Thanks for taking the time to teach useful things to be more productive. You have helped me a lot. Greetings from Venezuela.

[@heba4434]

I wish I knew about him during my bachelor years, but it is ok, I'm applying these to my job and I will apply them when I have enough money to go my graduate school. Thank you for being an inspiration for us: the education lovers.

[@billyblim1213]

hebeola90 I have been out of school for many years, but I still study just for the heck of it. These videos are great.

[@heba4434]

theotormon I love studying. I am a believer of that you can not stop learning. Thank you for your reply. strangely, I got more motivated from reading your reply.

[@Its_d.nice_gurl]

Thank you so much, I am having such a hard time motivating myself this semester. Hopefully implementing this will help me to stay on track :D

[@megtakara2591]

The Pomodoro technique has honestly improved my productivity x100,000,000!!! Your channel is honestly one of the most useful here on youtube!

[@ANDUAN93]

Thomas I don't know what exactly it is about your videos, maybe it's your clear articulation and communication, or your strong conviction in what you are saying but your tips and advice are one of the few KZbinrs that actually stick in my head. I employ a lot of your techniques and recommendations now - thanks for all your work!

[@AdamCully]

This is super helpful. I managed to get around 3 hours of study done last night with it. Highly recommend the Tomighty programme as well.

[@cubetamagica]

I love the distraction sheet list next to you, the idea about the input vs output based work and the quote in your book about the confidence we feel after placing a bet.

[@filipovichristina]

Thank you so much for recommending this. I have done more work in the past two days with this method than I have in the previous ten. I don´t know what it is, but for me this is a lifesaver.

[@Ellipsis115]

This is the best content I have seen on this and I've seen A LOT - this guy is amazing.

[@RobrechtVT]

Writing down the distractions was new for me... thank you kindly for the tip.

[@radwanomar8114]

The way am literally procrastinating now and have been for about 2/3 hours

[@TinaSound25]

I've been procrastinating this entire week ._.

[@nurulbandan5509]

I always use the pomodoro method because it helped me to mange and focus on one or more things for 25 minutes and atually it dramatically changed my whole study life.I always combine it with watching study with me sessions because it's so quiet and I feel like I am studying with someone.Please do more study with me videos.I really enjoy your videos😀

[@viniciusalbuquerque8030]

I use that technique frequently, but I've never thought about writing down distractive thoughts. That's an amazing tip Thanks

[@lulko_]

I've been using your "study with me" video to help me focus on studying and this is the one that works for me the best. so i' m really grateful, thank you very much.

[@otbaht]

i was killing time before bed and found this and a few others and just wanted to say thank you. trying to get that last push to get a career certification and want to not waste time before my test.

[@Nanonium]

That's a great way to help me not procrastinate, this procrastination of watching this video was well worth it.

[@Macarty15]

I went to a culinary arts school, even tho i changed my career to design later, but the mise en place, is something that stuck with me since i learn it and i use it for EVERYTHING, homework, work, even cleaning the house, so it is such a powerful weapon, i always thought why no one mention it when it comes to productivity so i am glaaaad you did :D Nice video, love it!

[@alexcomas3528]

I watched another video of his on the pomodoro technique and I can say it's worked wonders for me.

[@lcuk99]

Great video. I was so stressed at work about this one issue I believed to be insurmountable. I kept neglecting it and the problem started to grow and grow. I’ve just started to use the online Pomodoro timer and now I’m finally tackling it. Still a way to go yet but it’s really helping!

[@sibelka1994]

you can tell he's an organized fellow just by the layout of this video and the way he phrases his sentences

[@slightlyferalraccoon]

I've been using the Tide app since watching this video last week and it honestly has increased my productivity SO much. I've been able to sit down and study with no interruptions for up to two hours. I finished a lab report in roughly six hours, which normally would've taken me a total of nearly eight by the time I put my phone down and started working. I also was able to read and type up a book synopsis in only eight hours, including my short five minute breaks every 45 mins or so. Thank you for this video! I'm definitely going to recommend the Pomodoro technique to friends and classmates.

[@akhandpratapsingh3387]

I can keep watching his videos whole day... Time goes off so quickly watching his videos.

[@jamiesculley]

Used to do pomodoro for studying and it worked well. now that i'm working from home some days i've been procrastinating so much! thanks for the helpful video and the reminder that this technique works! also just downloaded Tide and love it! it's a beautiful app.

[@MobileHomeGeek]

This guy knows what he is talking about. This technique allowed me to pass Nursing School. Awesome video!!

[@abhiramiprabakar7067]

I watched this video yesterday I tried this technique today And I can't believe Oh my God I never seen myself soooo focused and committed to studies Tide is one best app for implementing it I strongly recommend it Now I know what to do Thankyou sooooooooooooo much Mr. Frank! You will be one of the main reasons for my success

[@christin8803]

I love how he sums everything up in a clear and concise way. I'm a huge supporter of your channel and I pray you have a wonderful rest of your day!

[@shoutmaster101]

I use that Study With Me Video pretty often. Quality content, not gonna lie.

[@mohammedbassitt4143]

Writing down the distractions whilst using this technique helps a lot! Thank you Thomas for sharing.

[@fatimac5253]

I use 30/30, totally recommend it! You can choose an icon and colour for each task and if you're doing a past paper for example you can change the time period to an hour or 1hr30, and you see exactly how long you've got left each time

[@taylorwalker336]

Thomas, as much as I admire your drive and content, you have covered this topic to death over several other videos.

[@PigHunterExtreme]

I liked the Megaman holding a light saber poster in the background. My English teacher showed us this video in class. Very well explained.

[@dartharpy9404]

Love your content. Have bought a timer for every one in my class and we watched your video. They were thoroughly chufffed and loved getting a hack to to break procrastination.. Legend 👍

[@joyj3171]

That was perfect timing for me because I keep procrastinating to study for final in this week!!! Thanks, Thomas! I will try it today!

[@SharonPepper1]

Have law finals in 2,5 weeks. The Pomodoro Technique is saving my life!

[@rima-chan]

Your "study with me" video is gold. it helps me immensely when i need to focus. Thanks for all these tips!! :)

[@vigabrielli7552]

Hey Tom, would you consider making a video about online studying/ studying at home? I really enjoy your videos :)

[@timothysullysullivan2571]

This is great Thomas. Have read about Pomodoro many times, and never really used it. You explained the advantages much more clearly and compellingly. Thanks!

[@paulinerivera2708]

something that i've actually learned through years of procrastinating is that procrastination is a habit and even if you start doing better during the first few months of school you will eventually go back procrastinating school works bc you're not used in doing productive things unless you really take your time to break out of that bad habit and start practising to become productive in that way you'll start getting used to it and you start to find things to do when you're not doing anything :)) hope this helps

[@maus8973]

I literally stopped doing schoolwork in order to watch this.

[@LukeFlegg]

I didn't know about writing down the list of attempted distractions, really helpful. Another huge thing for me is exercise. My body hates sitting there getting fat and achey. So having an actual break between each 25 mins and actually doing something - ideally returning to the task with a racing heart having done done pull ups, trampoline or skipping or push-ups or a tiny run out anything is awesome

[@danieldelsalto8720]

Yes I did watch this video so I can procrastinate my genetics paper. However, this was very helpful and I also added lots of your videos to my watch later playlist. You sir, just earned another subscriber. THANKS A LOT!

[@dxkassim3468]

Make a video on the flow state

[@jdonells]

Thanks for the help! I applied this to my report due soon and it helped me get it past the conceptualizing stage! If only I could jump into papers the way don't hesitate to edit new youtube videos....

[@jjfecik]

I love that you point out that the beginning of the project is where you suffer from the worst procrastination. I realized I actually struggle with it the most around the 3/4 mark. Do you have any thoughts or recommendations on that? I am definitely use this technique & love it, just wanted to see if there were any differences you might have found between where people suffer from procrastination. Thanks!

[@chopparich3518]

Great video as a full time college student with kids this helps me out a lot

[@RehannahB]

Wow thanks for the insight. I am definitely going to try to write down my distractions for later because I always need to search something when I've just started my work

[@areoia2896]

always always enjoy your videos. I guess over the time, by watching your video, you've become my moral support in my assignment and presentations and university work on the overall. I am in my last semester now and I am just very grateful. I will always comeback to your videos, it will remind me of the good times I spent working my a** off for my degree :). thanks champ 💜

[@lyrac723]

honestly that study with me video has helped me with so many assignments. the best way for me not to procrastinate is to do work at school because that's where I'm meant to do work

[@66ehssan]

This Video is GOLD!

[@agrprashant7]

The study buddy video idea is pretty neat. Let me try it.

[@andradafratila1654]

oh, I so needed this. This seems like a method to my liking

[@amelie542]

Thanks for the video! It definitely helps! I can now finish my paper with ease without having to worry if I get it done on time due to my procrastinating. Thanks a lot!

[@elliethousand]

Oh my goodness!! I had major problems with procrastination for many years. It has caused me untold amounts of unhappiness and severe depression, and caused me to massively under-achieve. Then a couple of months ago I had quite a busy day and decided to tackle it by writing down a to do list (something I had done many times before with terrible results) but this time devoting chunks of time to each of the tasks, so I told myself I had to do them within that timeframe or move on. Please note I had NEVER heard of the Pomodoro Method before watching this video. I used my mobile phone as a timer and noticed something interesting. Because I had to complete the tasks within the given times, I was really FOCUSSING on what needed to be done, which also reduced the number of distractions I gave into, which also used to be another huge problem. I found that using chunks of time (usually half an hour for me depending on what needs to be done) was the key. If you don’t complete the task, you can’t cross it off your list and I got a serious reward buzz from completing my tasks and crossing them off as complete!! Keeping to do lists and using a timer for tasks has quite literally transformed my life, it’s amazing. My days are now hugely productive. I came across this video because of another that Thomas had done on speedreading. I am so excited with my changes I was seeing what else I might be capable of achieving!!

[@pfjombygh7786]

"Mise en place" could be something like "Set Up Time" in Kaizen. Great talk, thanks!

[@EngineeringwithUtsav]

This is great stuff, but I found that the Pomodoro Technique is very tricky to apply to your tasks throughout the day, so I often need to show people a full day on me calendar and how I organize things to fit the 25-minute model, for them to get a hang of it.

[@rrenteria2074]

I was using the Pomodoro technique and didn't even know it. I study for about 20-25 minutes and then I'll take a break and watch something random on youtube for 5-10 minutes. I do not, however, write down my distractions which I will start doing. Cool video

[@makerPM]

I started using sticky notes on my computer to keep track of everything. The colors allow me to categorize talks. The layout allows me to prioritize items. Anytime I think of something, just put it on the list and I know it won't be lost. It helps me know what's next and I also write out actions instead of goals.

[@steVENOM]

If college was a video game level, Thomas would have beat it 100%, and found all of the Easter eggs. Great video, new subscriber!

[@devaad6405]

thanks thomas sir. first time used the pomodoro technique. its really good

[@fireflies15]

bless this guy. bless him

[@timlee2133]

totally...Getting into it is the hardest part for me too

[@ppppp524]

I have become a better person since I have started watching your videos

[@yexumaelf]

Thanks for making this video Thomas! It really helped me avoid doing my homework!

[@lunamethyst7]

That Star Trek themed poster above your head made me absurdly happy. #livelongandprosper

[@wahidamt]

I love the Tide App! It's really useful! (Better than hearing alarms)

[@radovanfeco6762]

yesterday had depression because of this and than you make video about it? thank uu so muchh

[@thatssojudiee7695]

I've never heard of this and I love it already!

[@PawPawKitteh]

Watched some videos out of curiosity (and desperation) and boom, I subscribed. Keep up the good work!

[@sanj2819_ykd6]

You know I think Thomas frank needs to have at least 5 million subscribers he is the best person who gives amazing study tips

[@Luna-uf7ee]

I've been a subscriber of yours since my senior year. I've watched almost all of your videos, followed so many of your tips, and currently reading your book and it helped me A LOT! I got accepted in the best university in my country for low fees because of my high score in senior year as well as they helped me in my first semester at university and now I have a great GPA. I just want to say thank you thank you SO MUCH you're literally my favorite youtuber and I wish you all the best.

[@KillerWhaleFanatic]

writing ddown my distractions is what worked for me, wow thanks!

[@Tony_Sheldon]

If you like Trello then I recommend the Chrome extension Pomello. It's a pomodoro timer that allows you to choose a task from your Trello boards each time.

[@craigbednash5595]

Dude I love your idea of using you on the video for a study buddy!