How I consistently study with a full time job (9 months in and still going strong)

[@Talnova]

I will be honest, I think one issue with this mentality that I have had in the past is becoming so obsessed with self-improvement and 'finding my purpose' that I never gave myself room to just be happy. It got to the point where I really struggled to have fun anymore and even began cutting out social time to achieve my goals. I realised now, after taking time to reflect, that learning is kind of like going to the gym. It is a means to an end, but not the reason in itself. You go to the gym to stay healthy and fit, and to have a good life with less health concerns and better mental health. But if you spent all your time going to the gym and tried to consider it your 'purpose' it would likely start to affect your life because your 'self worth' is being measured by how much weight you can life or your weight etc. This is fine if that is what you want, but if it began making you unhappy because you always felt like you are not fit enough and you began taking supplements etc. I would say it was toxic. It is the same with learning. Learning 2-3 times a week new things is good for you, it helps you feel like you are growing and it can help your career or just provide relaxation. But learning itself is not 'purpose' and it is important to recognise that is is just one part of your life, and not a measurement of your value etc.

[@JustAnotherYou]

Totally agree! Thanks for sharing

[@arvinsim]

Yup, I have been there, done that.

[@Cube_Box]

That's well said

[@karakal4767]

Thats because most of us focus too much on our goals. That means that our happiness is in the future and never in the present and once you achive that the satisfaction you get is momentarily. The way to overcome that is finding a way/method where you are going to enjoy the path you take just as must(if not more) than your goal

[@kaushikdr]

I definitely see your point and I definitely think that a lot of people go to the gym to do some workout someone else made for “fat burning” or “weight loss” or to look “huge”. I personally found that just focusing on maintaining good health has been a great motivation for me. I really enjoy running and calisthenics and it I like making time to do a bit of exercise every day. Of course, be mindful of how you are feeling and how much time you have, but I have found that setting aside time every day has not reduced my motivation for the most part. I also think that taking a designated rest day once a week where I just walk 1-2 miles has helped me keep my motivation. Why am I telling you this? I think that while having something that pushes your buttons can be helpful, you have to enjoy what you are doing in the first place. Then, setting aside some time is something you are glad you did, not something that burns you out.

[@hide904]

Living in poverty in a violent neighbourhood is basically my impetus to keep studying and applying for scholarships/exchange programmes that will give me a chance to migrate from this place.

[@thegirlinterruptedd]

You've got this!

[@wierd_fishez]

rooting for you!

[@Rayowag]

Rooting for you! You got this!

[@ad2094]

@@justsomerandomguy9547 this comment seems to be coming from a good place but it's generally not kind or useful to respond to someone's comment on something wrong in their life with how your situation is so much works. That tends to come off like you're engaging in a competition.

[@somedudeok1451]

@@justsomerandomguy9547 By telling them that you (think you) had it harder than them, you're not just assuming stuff about them you cannot know, but you're also intentionally or unintentionally taking away their pride. Kind of a toxic comment. Don't do that pls.

[@samgodse5824]

The formula:- 1. Have a big goal and small sub goals 2. Find What pushes your buttons? 3. Adapt to correct mindset 4. Find the right support system 5. Measure your progress. Edit: mom I'm famous 🥳

[@v_tran3499]

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[@yoyashuyo3485]

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[@SkYHawK2600]

It doesn't sound like a good formula tbh.

[@cheesywiz9443]

@@SkYHawK2600 Well it might be for some These tips will obviously not work for everyone... but I'm curious tho.. is there any specific thing that you don't like about this? What formula do you use/deem useful?

[@UbiChow]

6. Become hokage

[@sunflower88888]

I think developing a good sleep routine of going to bed early and waking up very early really makes a difference in your productivity. Your mood and energy also shows too

[@naty8646]

Yes, I have a hard time maintaining a good sleep schedule and in the days I go to bed late I wake up late the next day and have a very hard time doing anything

[@vaibhavilanjewar1480]

loved it! I understand people are talking about missing relaxation and self care n all that... but I think this video is more towards people who are stuck just relaxing all the time just cause they are not motivated or have lost purpose or faith and now just tag themselves as lazy.This is a hit! Thanks for the video.

[@jagriti2673]

You are right i wanted to restart my journey but just couldn't find a way and this video did make things a bit for clearer for me

[@sreyanshuchaterjee3962]

I tried really hard to be useless, its tough. I ended up being productive out of sheer boredom. #day 43

[@GiveUsTodayOurDailyBread]

Your point is valid, but if you're burnt out from stress, that's not relaxing. Sometimes laziness is a symptom of a bigger problem.

[@ameregal3499]

@@GiveUsTodayOurDailyBread i agree burning out emotionally and mentally is dangerous and feeling like you can't do anything anymore is a sign. And let's not forget about the evil eye thingy

[@mallew32]

The fact that I'm not the only one who genuinely internalizes lessons from anime and applies them to their own lives really warms my heart!

[@Dani-in7fi]

Sameeeeee, which is your favorite ?

[@mallew32]

Right now I'm obsessed with Hunter x Hunter, and I wanna catch up with so much older anime that I haven't seen yet, but I absolutely love Hero Academia as well! I don't often by merch, but high key saw something at target the other day about Hero Academia that made me hyperventilate lol!

[@workemail8642]

Same. Rock lee is my fav character in Naruto and that boy motivates me like no one else lol.

[@teratoma.]

@@mallew32 based

[@kirryyy]

same here with MHA. Kinda Deku and Bakugou are really inspiring/motivating and since I‘ve just moved to my uni dormitory I took the liberty to buy some merch to decorate the room. And one of them is a picture of Shoto with his quote: Never forget who you want to become. Good quote 🙏🏼 And there were so many more I wanted to buy but my wallet can‘t take that 🤣 But anime can teach/show you a lot and be a nice reference

[@XMegaJuni]

Make sure your health is the first and foremost important thing in your life. Work life and self indulgence is a tough balance. As I get older, my advice would be to have fun when trying to commit to projects. Good luck everyone

[@Psychobellic]

right? I call it industry of dreams: 'if you don't give 14h per day of your life force to this goal, it means you don't want it that much'

[@kherise]

Excellent advice. Thank you. I’m On this point between being young but not so much and struggle a lot with paceing instead of being active all the time , it’s hard but we have to be conscious. All the best 🌿

[@dragon3410]

100% agree. I had a major health burnout in my early 20s and I was nearly headed down that road again but I learned my lesson last time and now I’m slowing down to take care of me. This is how I learned to think of it: You can keep refilling the gas in your car’s tank and keep driving (boost your motivation, hustle and grind) but if your car has a faulty engine (poor physical/mental health) and you ignore that check engine light (your body’s signs of burnout) and fail to do car maintenance (dr visits and self-care)… …your car WILL give out on you and you WILL crash sooner rather than later. Monitor your engine (wellbeing) and don’t forget to pull over once in while for maintenance (dr visits and self-care) and especially as SOON as any warning lights turn on (you have signs of burnout).

[@royalindication]

I just wanna say that I did try to maintain this life balance between university and a full time job with ADHD. Things went well the first 2 months but after that... I realised that the free time I had wasn't even enough for studying. I always try to do it because I needed the money and everyone is like: oh it's easy I can do it; If you can't do it then your just dumb. I see these youtube videos and honestly I wish I could relate but unfortunately I ended up failing my school year, anxiety and depressed. When I tried to study I was already so tired that I weren't really studying. The preassure to be able to do it as everyone else led me to a very down road that I wouldn't get out without special help. Please don't force yourself. Everyone is different and you don't have to be like everyone else.

[@lvmln7843]

i agree with you, i'd like to be more productive and consistent with my work but it just seems like an impossible task when you have ADHD, to me it's like carrying multiple things at once, then you accidentally drop one of them and when you try to pick it up, you start accidentally dropping other things, and when you try to pick them up, you drop the things you've just picked up and it turns into this never ending cycle of trying to pick things up and dropping them... it can work for some time but after that you get so tired with this cycle that you just drop all the things at once because you can't carry them and you're mentally exhausted. At least that's the way I feel and no matter how hard I try I just can't do many things at once. But that's the way our brains work and we shouldn't beat ourselves over it

[@DeluxBass]

Agreed. I've compromised by building a portfolio that I can use for a possible job/uni grant now and then either starting a job/new study next year since atm my mental health is too shit for university BUT if I drop out and work full time I lose housing so kind of in between a rock and a hard place. Some people just can't fit the meta or the 'norm'

[@real8304]

Obviously no advice is universal for everyone, so don't be upset if you can't relate. You'll find your own way and pace of doing things, so the only thing that everybody can take away from this is that you should always try. Everything else depends.

[@ABB14-11]

I have a similar story to you, what helped me is intentionally taking care of my mental AND physical health (like the mood-gut connection). I started going to a psychiatrist and I tried to re-strategize my approach. I also became more attentive to how my classmates were doing things because more often than not they did things with simplicity while I over-complicated the process. Hope this helps!

[@DeluxBass]

@@usagination I tried that and it did work at first but due to my major PTSD I just gave up university. Currently in therapy but it's not doing much. I think I know the server you speak of; it's very good.

[@dimasakbar7668]

To be fair, simply "doing what you love" and "never giving up" is not enough, and sometimes even set you to doom due to sinking cost fallacy. Sometimes, reassessing your bearing is neccesary. Being the less stellar student around much smarter student in rather good uni taught me to: 1. Embrace my shortcomings; and 2. Do something to overcome that shortcomings

[@zulaikahsigam8325]

I needed to read this. Tq for leaving this comment :)

[@dimasakbar7668]

@@zulaikahsigam8325 my pleasure. R u doing ok? It must've been rough huh. Its okay, at least you tried on whatever you did.

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

I quite my 9 to 5 jobs because there was no passion,

[@meiyosei78]

Hi, would you please explain what steps did you do to overcome your shortcomings? When I was in college, I recognized my shortcomings because I viewed my classmates were really far ahead than me. I dropped out due to the pressure and currently working a day job, but I'm planning to get back to uni again. It's a scary step because I sometimes wonder if I might do the same mistakes again

[@jobeblogs4539]

It wasn't until I graduated with multiple degrees and started working again that I realised my multiple years of studying gained me a career I don't even want... Since graduation, I have naturally got into fixing cars, making art, being an adventurer, trying extreme sports and travelling. I constantly studying these areas because it is where I am subconsciously heading. My employers look at me in a negative light because I ignore their in-house training and focus on my own education. You will learn what your soul needs to learn, not what you force yourself to study!

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

what isyour kob

[@itsaramkat]

This is an awesome video, but it's missing the other half: pace yourself and take care of yourself. Holding yourself accountable is a great way to get things done, but you have to make you're using a positive mindset-you should be doing things because you're inspired to see the result, not because you're afraid of disappointing someone. Do the things that make you happy, both short term and long term. You might be a little slower at doing things than if you're pressuring yourself, but you'll feel good every time you're working toward that dream, and you'll keep burnout at bay. And if you feel like your mind or body needs a break, listen. You're recharging and shifting perspective. New perspectives bring new ideas and life into your goals. Make sure you're taking care of yourself physically, too: sleep, eat, and exercise. Do what works to reduce your stress. Know your limits and respect them-if you want to stretch them, treat them like muscles and build them over time. I've had to learn all this the hard way, but hopefully you don't have to. Life is a marathon, and it's OK to lean on others every now and then. Naruto is at his best when he lets himself depend on his friends.

[@brandilott6164]

⬆⬆⬆ well said

[@hitishasharma6014]

This comment is underrated.

[@MsSomeonenew]

Well the positive mindset comes when you feel like it, you can force yourself into positive thinking and then later realize you have been adding work for your brain where you need to do none. Some things will be hard in life and they need to get done, if you do them with the understanding that some things will be hard in life you got a great deal less problems crashing around your head.

[@animelove7876]

@@MsSomeonenew Well said!

[@animelove7876]

Dattebayo!

[@Handelverse]

Title: How to become a data Scientist like Naruto

[@potowogreedo]

Kabuto was the true SQL ninja, remember those competitor cards he had for the chunin exams?

[@messysnapper]

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[@animelove7876]

@@potowogreedo Dattebayo!

[@YassuYasen]

"The Village Hidden in the Microchip" 😂

[@anuta789]

Is Naruto a data scientist?

[@マティアス-f5s]

As someone who is currently doing this (full time job and coursing physics at the UBA), i want to share my experience. Both my classes and job are from home, so that make things easier by a lot. Everyday i'm from 9 am to 9 pm doing things, and just take some day of the weekend of if i really need it. It is possible to do it? Yes, it depends a lot on what job you get and what career you're doing and it will more or less harder. Would i recommend it? Absolutely not, unless you REALLY need the job and REALLY want to continue studying. Basically, it is possible to do it because your body just enters survival mode. Your brain knows it needs to keep going even if it cant, and just starts to accelerates like a motor working at its limit. Eventually, the anxiety and the stress kicks in, and you need to be really strong to keep going. Damn, there has been days where my brain was so accelerated that i wanted to cry but my eyes were wide open and dry and my mind couldn't stop. Fall asleep is harder, because your brain still is alert and can't stop. Eventually, it becomes harder and harder to keep going, start to drop some things to prioritaze others and everything just falls appart. Now, if you're in a situation where you have no other choice, and you've come to this video and looked at this comment, don't worry. You can do it. It is going to be hard, but at the end of the day you will overcome. If you need to talk, i'm here. Even if i'm an stranger in the internet, i hope i can be of some help.

[@holasoynico165]

Uba? Buenos Aires?

[@milda5246]

Hi there, I read your comment and felt like we're in the same position and connected instantly. The only trouble is that I've reached mental breakdown recently, because of how stressful it is to do school and have a full-time job. It's not as easy as people make it out to be. I feel so alone living this kind of lifestyle and have no one to relate to. I'd love to talk more with you to be honest and see how you're managing to do both. If you have a moment to reach out, please do as I'd love to hear about your experience.

[@ayabongazungu8332]

This looks like my future

[@LettersFromSam]

Heya, I am in the same position. Working full time and completing a masters degree. It is really tough.

[@nikhilpanwar3126]

It's tough guys but it'll be worth it. 💫

[@harrobye8233]

people who work full time and study full time mad respect. i tried doing that and just couldn't, just full time study made my life so much easier with room to breathe and take things slower.

[@sofianguyen4286]

i feel u

[@mustafanaser9789]

It's definitely possible but (!): - you have to cut off much time with friends/ familiy - if you have a hobby which is not work related you will spend much lesser time for it - you will eventually have a higher cortisol level in the evening hours which will eventually make you ill in the long term - you will have less qualities in other areas in life (social life, handcraft, less humour, less creativity in work etc.) Don't get me wrong. It is possible but not for the most people. I would say leisure and relaxation time is obligatory to maintain everything you learn and train. Stress leads for example to brain dammage and so on. For example the learning process occur actually in sleep/ relaxation mode like the muscle building process.

[@noahl.1003]

In my honest opinion, the most important key to succeeding with your goals is consistency and the art of delayed gratification.

[@stillfangirlingtoday1468]

Exactly, it's also called "routine". You have to try hard enough and make it become part of your routine, motivation can only take you as far as the first step.

[@Rin_Chawngthu]

Truee

[@spunkiQT]

yea would love to watch a video about mastering that art

[@moonlightblue9196]

@@spunkiQT same

[@hadjaraadam9266]

So true.

[@bskilla4892]

Honestly, this doesn't seem sustainable or healthy. I used to live this way and it almost destroyed me. If I could go back in time I would tell my younger self that enjoying life is part of responsibility too. Maybe even more important since most of the money I made burning out my young body was used to try to recover the health I destroyed with a silly "hustle" mentality. Pace yourself. Life isn't a sprint.

[@RubiMercuri]

Good advice

[@popbigode]

Yeah but people are different... Some people like to learn new things, some like to have a calm day. :)

[@thotieprincess7190]

i totally agree

[@marklegend2566]

Watch the video though, she's not yelling you to burn out or put yourself down if you don't hustle. She's talking about her personal experience with her goal of living a fulfilling life

[@patt5085]

It has to paid off at some points. Companies are more than ready to abuse this habit and some people will keep coming up with excuses to justify this life style while the pay is .... more or less the same. Nobody on their deadbeds say I wish I could work harder. This coming from someone who work in tech and job hopping until I can nap 2 hours in the afternoon. If I have an employee like Naruto though.... I wouldnt stop him and say that he did a good job and should be proud of himself. Keep gaslighting that this job is his value as a human being, Praise him often and act like his friend because he's totally r*****tard, but I can make him a happy one with the right push. Make they think their goals are theirs.

[@kristinamelnichenko5775]

“ it’s not about the successes it’s about showing up” Love it! This focuses on the consistency you can control instead of the outcome you cannot Countless musicians have faced rejection for music that later was loved by the world. Rejection isn’t the end it’s just a challenge Keep doing what you need to do ❤️

[@smsknightsgirl]

Yes!

[@swordsnorchids1997]

I barely even have a job but I'm working on getting a cleaning job for a start.. I'm 24 now but hopefully I can still achieve my goals and not deal with so much chronic fatigue all the time as well because I'm really trying my best to be healthy and I've been working out at least twice a week for a while now.

[@Hafaechaes]

Can relate. I notice my mental health improving now that I've started setting reasonable goals. So I'm gonna say you're already achieving goals: Eating healthy foods, working out twice a week, getting a part time job that gives you structure without completely flattening you - those are all great goals given the circumstance! You're doing great!

[@АняСоня-н2о]

Relatable af I really hope you are/will be living a better life and improve your wellbeing

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

What is your goals?

[@TheOnlyBlob]

For those who want the steps in writing 1. Have a Goal (and sub-goals) 2. What pushes your buttons? 3. Adapting your mindset 4. Find the right support system 5. Measure your progress

[@hirosan6120]

Thank you

[@Wlikacia]

thank you for this video. I'm going through depression and it's hard for me to keep everything up and thanks to you, I'm a little more able to do this. Thank you so much!

[@palesamphatsoe959]

How are you doing now, things gotten any better?

[@Nostolic]

I’ve started working and going to school both full time this semester. It’s a hard transition but remembering how bored and depressed I was during COVID makes me keep going. This video of just telling me to show up, is really helpful advice. There are days that I have to not go to class or work cause I have to attend to one more that day. I have to stop that and just show up. Thank you.

[@topseekrit]

What I love about this, is that people tend to see being a "people pleaser" as a negative thing, but you turned it into something that actually works in your favor.

[@leifdux7277]

After forcing myself to do all the successful habits that others told me to do such as positivity mindset, stoicism, mindfulness, Law of Attraction, watching out for "negativity", waking up at 5am, hustling, meditating, reading good vibe books, etc, I realized that doing what I want the most is what gave me long-term success. I became someone I was not, and I'm glad I'm slowly relearning how to be myself.

[@Elfyja]

I’m realising this too.

[@koifishes]

The whole point of this video is not to copy exactly how she does her things, but to take inspiration and find what may work for you. The idea of using Excel sheets with friends or people to hold each other accountable, and tracking your progress was what I took out from this the most. It's a system that I haven't really heard of before but seems so beneficial and I can't wait to try it with my friends and classmates.

[@kristinamelnichenko5775]

“Sadly life is not Narudo.” Yes.

[@imfineimokay3434]

I would be the fisherman they met that one time in naruto

[@meinishikawa3730]

Sadly? I’m glad I don’t have to deal with a Biju bomb blowing up my village every other month lol.

[@saladasss2092]

yes indeed

[@MrNobody47710]

@@meinishikawa3730 But you can't create shadow clones, to get things done with you. I've faced several situations in which I wished that I could rely upon only myself, through shadow clones.

[@abrahamowos]

I've never seen someone explain Naruto this good Tina you're the best If Naruto was explained like this, wouldn't I have seen it till the end!!

[@Ibraheem_ElAnsari]

You stopped halfway in Naruto ?

[@abrahamowos]

@@Ibraheem_ElAnsari I have only seen few scattered episodes.

[@Ibraheem_ElAnsari]

@@abrahamowos It's time Abraham ! It's time for Naruto, to find ur Ninja way

[@abrahamowos]

@@Ibraheem_ElAnsari Lol I don't have the time for 600 episodes. Besides, I'm busy trying to be like Tina

[@sknbbx]

@abraham owodunni but bro, do watch before u die (not rude..just bad at expressing)

[@chun8541]

I liked this video, I felt embrace by the vibe and almost planned to do a scoreboard, then I remembered that personally I have a full-time job, that is actually taking so much energy, so I'm way too exhausted right now. My goal for this month is actually to lie down on my couch, my sub-goals is to feed myself, watch YT videos and be happy (-: If your goal and sub-goals give you a smile when you are reading them then go for it, if It feels like an obligation then I think we should double think of it, we already have enough things that we had to do in one day to put more on that pile. Just take good care!

[@catalayatern2251]

If you have the right balance in life (self care, keeping up with relations, study time, gym time work, nutrition, work time etc) then this works! I did this when starting out in college. Having children and little to no support will make this very hard to almost impossible with expenses and how much time a child needs from you. Just being honest and I love kids but this is the reality of having children sometimes. Each story will be different. We do what we can. Life is a dance. We dance to all situations to make it fit accordingly

[@DoriyanVasilev]

I love the Naruto reference I'm a big fan of Naruto myself will be happy to see more videos like this and maybe for another anime too like Dr. Stone. Thank you for the content you provide, stay safe and keep inspiring people.

[@datalyfe5386]

The hustle is impressive! Can't wait to continue to see what you will accomplish and learn in your life!

[@PracticalInspiration]

Love the use of Naruto's character growth as an analogy of how we can stay consistent when working on our goals. Great share Tina!!

[@oceanicpears]

I think that finding the right group of people has been my biggest roadblock in all of this. I’m really happy though. These ingredients really resonate with me. Lowkey feeling like I’m getting a bit of direction now. Thank you lol

[@seanmakura]

careful not to fall into the "self help" trap that these types of videos can create. they often make you "feel" like you are improving so you watch more of them and read books and go to seminars, etc. What people often don't realise is that "self help" is a business industry worth billions. you say you feel you are getting a bit of direction so please look at yourself and see if you are actually taking steps toward that direction instead of just feeling it. Don't fall for the trap and keep moving!

[@adoxographer]

I am doing this. Working full time and studying a masters part time in a technical subject (with two kids). It is very tough. I use my off time between semesters to study ahead so that I can spread the load a bit. Your study tips are useful, and resonate well with my own experience. Thanks and good luck!

[@angelainbloom]

Hi, what subject do you study? Am curious

[@adoxographer]

@@angelainbloom Graduate level economics and econometrics. Still chipping away. I study at least a little bit every day. I also work full time as a portfolio manager at a funds management company.

[@FrancessFelix]

The grind dont stop yall!!

[@vanessa.nguyen]

I really liked the scoreboards, and seeing how others have designed theirs! Quite inspiring, as I've wanted to have a way to track my own progress, and have it digitally too

[@YassuYasen]

Hey Yuki hehe Cute Dog, my friend have one XD

[@chi2om]

Working full time at a job I don’t like doing my masters in a career I’m afraid of. Super fun! 😩

[@melliethemortician]

Same its currently a lose lose, i keep my job bc of bills but its so draining to work a job that stresses me out so much more.

[@theboombody]

I thought I would HATE night school when I started it, but I only took one course at a time and it was pretty easy to manage that after finishing a day at work. Took seven years to graduate, but it still got done. I have a masters in accounting now, and I didn't break my back or my brain to get it. But trying to tackle the CPA exam, man, that thing is a beast. Might take even longer to pass that thing than it did to get the degree. I've been studying for four months and I feel like I'm only 5% of the way through.

[@Settemo35]

I’m trying to do this right now. I’m in my first semester in an MSA program. It will take me seven years to finish.

[@animesvt1234]

Hey, I was thinking of taking CPA exams as well. Can you tell me more about it?

[@raihansoekowati9278]

It's just amazing that someone out there can do this, really.

[@potatoes_1314]

I'm gonna start working and school next month. Thank you for this.

[@LucasAres]

Naruto really touches my heart, seeing his story used as an example to motivate and grow is great! S2

[@jkt6231]

First, this is a great video and gives tons of useful and actionable info. But the older I get, the more I realize that figuring out what is your limit is THE most important thing. People are different. Some people can work crazy long hours without a problem, but most people cannot. It is true that if you push yourself harder, you will achieve more. But beware of the cost. Everyone has a hard line that should rarely be crossed. Fathom that line wisely, and always stay under it. Then let’s talk about the strategy to maximize the output within your limit. BTW, it’s more like Lah San Gahng.

[@anna.bananna]

I have been struggling the last year studying with full time job. I am even going over the courses for the second time... I am not scared to fail again...but it would be so tiring...Thank you for the inspiration, Tina!

[@55418und]

You are wonderful. I'm so happy for you. I'm 75 and you inspire me to get off my behind and start learning more things. Thank you so much. Love the kitty.

[@besknighter]

I've been struggling with this for a while now, going through some trial and error just like you did. I managed to learn the first 3 points on my own but I'm so glad you taught me the last 2 points! It makes a lot of sense and I believe it's exactly what I was missing. Thank you!

[@scoodler]

I definitely relate to the social accountability strategy. I'm a painter but I also work a non related full time job. One of the things that motivates me is curating art shows. This puts me into a position of not wanting wanting to disappoint the other artists in the show as well as the gallery owner. That feeling of extra responsibility towards others is what puts me into action regardless of how tired I feel after a long day at work.

[@briannawhitfield9372]

I’m enrolled in an accelerated university 2-year degree program for computer animation. It’s four years of knowledge crammed into 2 years. On average, the sheer amount of work I have to do for school a week is nearly 30 to 40 hours for just ONE class. I couldn’t maintain a full-time job. I didn’t have the time for it. I knew what I signed up for when I enrolled and I knew my free time was getting reduced. I work so much my family hardly sees me (the university I attend don’t really have breaks throughout the year for the holidays, except for Christmas which is two weeks. Some breaks you still have work to do throughout them). The workload has gotten to the point that I started hyperventilating in my bed at night, thinking of all the work I have to do. And my instructor for this month decided to address the class one day and tell us “we need to make sacrifices for this school. Cut your time with friends and family; tell them you’re not seeing them for the holidays.” My point is dreams are important, but if your dreams ever cause you to sacrifice your mental health and time with loved ones, you may need to reevaluate things. Finding a balance is key to life.

[@heyryanisonx3141]

What school is this?

[@Lersa25]

With all respect to your own dreams and the crazy amount of work you are doing. I'd really like to punch your instructor in the face. Like... we are not immortals, you know? Long stress and lots of work can be manageable, especially for younger people, and may be they will bring financial success later. Or, maybe, and hopefully it doesn't happen for you, a person gets sick from it. Because long stress is bad for immune system, and immune system is what prevents cancer and other things. Things that are really bad for financial success, dreams and everything. I'm not telling you what to do with your life. Maybe in 5 years the world will be amazed by your animation. You know how they say - imagine where you want to be in 5 years, and do what you need to get there. After all lessons my life taught me, I find it makes more sense to imagine, what if all I have left is 5 years. How would I want to spend the rest of my life. Best wishes and stay safe and healthy )

[@mainchannel1566]

Physically impossible. 4 classes with 30 hours of work is 120 hours, which is 5 days. So 48 hours for everything else? You're either lying, or you're a really bad student.

[@ahdorbfidks]

@@mainchannel1566 pretty rude to say and they also said they were already reevaluating their life anyway

[@ahdorbfidks]

Briana I hope things have slowed down or you’ve found a better way to manage your work or at least your anxiety. If things haven’t gotten better I hope you can find the strength to reach out to your teachers or even family to help you through. i doubt the people that matter in your life want you to feel this way xx

[@gisellevaldez5689]

Honestly sometimes I feel like I’m stuck in a cycle. I had a kid last summer and this is my first semester as a full time student and I’ve had to adjust my schedule around a baby. Im the process I’ve lost all motivation and feel like I’m in a constant cycle of waking up late, late nights, procrastination :(

[@anonanonymous213]

That sounds really difficult. I believe in you!

[@h3neystars]

ur so strong! please dont forget to also look after you & your own health

[@MrCmon113]

You already had a kid though. You're basically starting at the finish line.

[@XandriaRavenheart]

Yeah, but you're a mother. That's like a tremendous goal you've already accomplished. Maybe your kid can be your motivation?

[@gisellevaldez5689]

@@XandriaRavenheart he is my motivation it jsut gets hard especially since my baby is a really fussy one but your right I shoudl find more motivation :)

[@nicholasloud2231]

Thank you this helps a lot subscribing. What pushes my buttons is people treating me like I’m stupid, or unable to comprehend something. My motivation is proving to myself that I can live a more structured life.

[@Syn]

The Naruto analogy is amazing. It's easier to understand the concept you're trying to teach us because for most anime fans, we're very familiar with things like Naruto's backstory. Until you take the time to break up the systems Naruto took to his road to success you won't really realize how familiar you are with the process that even the average people can incorporate to their lives. Not only is this a fun way to approach self-improvement, it's also something I can obsess over in a healthy manner. Thank you so much for the video I enjoyed it a lot, hopefully you do something similar in future videos :D

[@TTlvY]

Currently developer for FANG was slowly growing depressed with lack of motivation to do literality anything. Not that I'm unhappy with my current work-life or social-life, rather I am unhappy with myself, have been for a quite a long time, and still am not doing anything about it. Your two hour study video caught me and I instantly thought "jesus another completely different person than what I am" shockingly negative emotion to a point of making me ashamed of myself. Mindlessly I pressed your most popular video and this took me two days to finally sit down at watch and it hit home when you said "Life that is worth living" cause I am clearly not doing that. I want to be a better person even then I can't see myself being at your level of motivation/dedication, but I do want to take a step toward becoming a better person, figuring out my life and "buttons". Thank you for sharing all this.

[@BlueAnoli]

Thank you! I needed this! I work full time in healthcare and started studying Game Design (also full time) in August. In the first two months I was super motivated and thought I’d be the queen of the world - in October I got covid and that threw me back that I’m still struggling with everything now in December - I’ll try your method ❤

[@joaolucca3873]

its awesome that youtube recommended this video exactly when i needed the most, and the fact she uses naruto as an example is so great bc im reading the manga right now.

[@vyang9766]

Warm greetings from Vietnam Ms/Mrs. Tina. I've seen your video once - during the Covid-19's lockdown, and your perspective surprised me. Your sharing has become something in the back of my mind since then. I have just graduated on March 2023 and experienced changes in study & work. Entering the world of adults, I am lucky to see this video of yours as it help me a lot, especially your "Mindset" section. I just want to say "Thank you" to you. Wish you health & all the best ^^

[@leonardoferreyra5427]

Thank you so much for this video, it is really amazing and inspiring. “If he rips my arms off, I’ll kick him to death. If he rips my legs off, I’ll bite him to death! If he rips my head off, I’ll stare him to death! And if he gouges out my eyes, I’ll curse him from beyond the grave.” - Naruto Uzumaki Nindō (忍道, literally meaning: Ninja Way)

[@ahappyfrenchtoast2669]

I love how you used Naruto as an example. People tend to shy away from using pop culture references in more serious videos. I never managed to finish Naruto but i watched it quite far (1/3 of it) so I still get what you're talking about. (PS: you don't have to watch or like Naruto to get the reference at all, even if you don't watch it, please watch this video until the end! It's worth it) I will try to employ these tips when I am finally a graduate student! Much love, French Toast

[@vesperflight6116]

You would become a happy French toast if you finish Naruto, your life will have meaning and you will discover the will of the fire! Haha

[@ahappyfrenchtoast2669]

@@vesperflight6116 my best friend is a HUGE fan of naruto so at some point of my life i do have to finish the series 🤣 thank you! Ill defo become a happy french toast!

[@ardidsonriente2223]

Honestly all I see is Naruto had it really easy because his "buttons" were any challenge he had to face. I don't see how that can apply to me, or a lot of people whose "buttons" are calmness, comfort or enjoyment. I'm glad this can work for some people, but if they can get motivated by obstacles, I don't think they really have a problem in the first place.

[@LSG101097]

Naruto had it really easy because he was born in the "right" family. His power and connections come from it so this is why he is successful.

[@janedoughnut1531]

@@LSG101097 so true, most people are not talking about those characters from Naruto are almost all from great families, except for Sakura.

[@amandaslough125]

@@janedoughnut1531 Sakura needs way more credit than she's ever given.

[@mindabean8892]

You just me the therapy I didn’t know I needed - that Naruto bit really got me 🥺

[@yessica5231]

This video was heaven sent!! I genuinely do enjoy studying and it's so rewarding to be ahead of the lecture and solidify what I already learned.

[@ardimakmursuwandi6910]

She's so pumped up when talking about naruto. She really really loves naruto.

[@ZTRCTGuy]

For some people, ingredient two is the hardest, if not impossible. For me it defenitely is because there is nothing that compels me to do something productive that works consistently. Sometimes it's a burst of motivation but then goes away after a short while. Sometimes it's feeling guilty about not doing something, but guess... that goes away too. All of the reasons are temporary.

[@vtheory7531]

This is a late comment, but I relate to this too. Especially when it came to a creative endeavour e.g. writing, sometimes I get a burst of creativity and could write a thousand words in a day, and in other times I could barely bring myself to write 100 words because I was so uninspired. I managed to overcome this recently when I was given a topic to write about with a deadline, by making writing a routine. Every day I open my document and force myself to write something, even when I had no motivation. Even if it’s just re-reading what I already wrote and proof-reading/editing/rewriting some parts, I consider that progress. Eventually I managed to write ~20K words at the deadline. Basically you can’t rely on motivation alone when it comes to a big difficult project because motivation doesn’t last. Make the action a habit, something you just do regularly regardless of motivation. I find that is more effective to get you closer to your goals.

[@MrCmon113]

The problem is that my actions have very little and very indirect influence on what I really want. There is certainly better and worse things to do, but they're connected to a great deal of uncertainty. It's much easier to motivate yourself if you know that you can do X and get Y. For me it's do X and maybe you have raised your chances of getting Y at some point a little bit.

[@DFullerLisa]

OMG I love your back ground! So calming!

[@hawkravengexx]

FIRST OF ALL I LOVE YOUR SETUP ... THANK YOU FOR THE INSPIRATION

[@theadam7598]

I LOVE your channel and I'm just curious, do you cook your own food? Do you order all your food? Do you meal prep? How do you stay nourished and how long does it take you?

[@xiaohangwanggreve2170]

Same question

[@koma7778]

I recommend to cook a big veggie meat mix on weekends and freeze it. And when u unfreeze it eat with rice, spaghetti or whatever carbs u like.

[@guilhermealvesprata8402]

@@koma7778Don't frozen veggies spoil faster than frozen meat?

[@leonie1617]

@@guilhermealvesprata8402 frozen veggies can last up to nine months, and frozen meat can last about 3 to 4 months.

[@MrRar66]

I got my masters in engineering with 2 two kids below 10 and working at a startup. Never missed giving them story time or helping with baths, laundry, etc. Many days staying up late and waking up before 5 am to make my efforts invisible to everyone else in the household and work. Just have to want it.

[@impyrobot]

Respect man, masters in engineering was hard enough for me with only a 16 hour a week part time job and gym to balance along with it.

[@Veziahh]

The beginning analogy makes a lot of sense because there was one time where I was so dedicated to something that I put all my effort and time to do. motivation can only go so far but not enough to be committed

[@Happytravellerkimmy]

The score boards look genius! Anything that can gameify a task I'm here for it!

[@MrRhainer]

You are brilliant. Your tips has many values.

[@xgcwrought3346]

As a full time student who works o.t. studying same thing. I totally get it and my routine is bout exactly the same. 3.54 gpa 😁. Being organized, having a routine and sticking with it and you gotta take time to relax. And omg I used Naruto too as an example. You break things down like me omg am I in love 😅

[@SayuriYaki]

I don't like setting goals (anymore). I always quit after hitting my goal eventhough I swore myself working on an even bigger goal afterwards. I'm also easily scared and anxious so I never felt good enough or like I wasn't doing enough. Now I focus on habits and doing things consistently. Even a lazy workout on a hard day counts as workout, even a bad sketch counts as drawing. No more guilt or regret, just doing my best everday. The habits I do are obviously chosen with a goal in mind but in such a way that I'll hit the goal anyways: eg 'build a website' becomes 'work on it every day for half an hour (or more)' or 'learn french' is '10 min french everyday (could be duolingo, reading or netflix whatever I feel like that day)'. Not only do I achieve my goals on the way but make sure to sustain them without the risk of 'oh I achieved x I'll give myself a quick pause now' and falling off the wagon forever. It might not be the most effective way to actually hit those goals but definitely the most enjoyable and therefore the most sustainable for me.

[@susanfiser9497]

As someone who started watching Naruto my spring semester of senior year of undergrad, which incidentally became the only semester I got a 4.0, I found that this analogy hit really close to home! Now that I'm going to be starting grad school I'm really thankful for the ideas/steps that you talked about!

[@matthewramirez4554]

Thanks for this! I swear, Naruto helped get me out of a similar motivational jam, but I hadn't put together the "Pushes your buttons" and "Tracking your progress" part until I saw this. A million thank yous!

[@HnH1369]

Using naruto as the analogy to be better, fantastic!! You’ve got my sub.

[@vesperflight6116]

What a great analogy, big Naruto fan here! I had the same reject /rise to the challenge in my difficult childhood. Buy I never saw it that way! Thanks !!! The persistence is very accurate for Naruto

[@prabinlamsal5125]

"Sadly life is no Naruto." That was deep.

[@vivien9851]

Im so glad you used Naruto as an example! i just started watching Naruto and I find myself motivated by his work ethic and how he never gives up, same with Rock Lee. And I try to apply that to my life lol. I’ve been slacking on my studying but I’m gonna get back to it...... (after this nap bc I’m sleep deprived)

[@shiru6610]

Great video! One aspect I'd like to add is to ask yourself what hinders you in reaching your goals and figuring out how to eliminate those obstacles. For example, if you keep procrastinating because of social media, figure out how to eliminate that distraction. In my experience, this is also an important ingredient in maintaning consistency over several months.

[@adrianamegashie1371]

You're really just talking about Naruto for 15 minutes, I LOVE IT! Definitely get's me motivated

[@QuirkyAvik]

All these techniques are from books under the tag "productivity". Sadly most people don't read and even when they do they don't pay attention or don't apply the techniques like this person did, she found out what works for her. You cannot just copy her, it may or may not work for you since there are a plethora of factors that affect the effect of doing things a certain way and how you mind receives and interprets things.

[@Firebear31]

The livestream studying ist actually a good idea. I might try that, even if nobody is watching, there always could be someone.

[@vanjakapetanovic7013]

Or you can just do it on your own. Like people have done for centuries.You will get better and that's the goal not the clout.

[@demoisellejoli91]

@@vanjakapetanovic7013 Clearly clout pushes this person and that's what the video was about -finding what pushes you- so let them do it their way...

[@KenJee_ds]

This is more valuable than the krabby patty secret formula 👀

[@OttoVogrincic]

I'm going to start using this sentence from now on. Thank you!

[@rebeccacarroll5241]

NOTHING is more important than the krabby patty secret formula

[@akhyrar.7995]

Honestly i really needed this, im a web dev! Graduated from a bootcamp and im still trying to keep myself consistent. Just the fact of you using Naruto HELPS SO MUCH! LIKE OMG!

[@WallyAliBear]

Hey Tina Huang I got to this video nine months late and a lot of people are divided about this which makes sense we're not all the same exact person with the same mindset but you got a sub from me simply because your comments. A lot of the community here is extremely supportive of others paths/mindsets from a variety of different people. This is very inspiring to me and a nice thing to remind me how beautiful people are.

[@homerlol9058]

As someone who was in a similar situation for 5 months until I got fired This is really awesome, and i'm happy that you managed to come this far :)

[@TTVstrikeatdawn]

I did three terms of online college paid for by my employer for 6 months. I got about 98% in each course (I think it was pretty easy- SNHU online was the college). I started out strong, but I think I subconsciously knew I could get good grades with less time committed. This means I went from studying and participating at the beginning of the initial term for about 10-15 hours weekly because it was only part-time (worth 3 credits per course). I eventually started doing about 5-10 hours per week after maybe a month of starting online college courses. I just wanted to share how I did it: I would wake up in the morning three times a week (as I worked 4 days a week, 10 hours a day) and start getting some take-out food (I considered this a reward). Then, I would watch TV, play video games, and study. That's it. That was the whole process that I would rinse and repeat and it worked and got me good grades. Hope this helps.

[@karmathadrai6284]

I love naruto it just hits different than other anime I dont know how many years has it been and to me the way to be consistent is 1.having a mindset to improve every moment 2.not giving up just coz you didn't do things right this time just trying again untill it becomes a habit well I am still in the process and I have never seen success in my entire life lol but I know I can make things work and if life really turns out to make me loser ,still I wanna die believing i tried my best and I am someone who can make things work maybe in next life lol and I understand that what the content in video describes is the more detailed and elaborated form

[@Roxass00]

what push my button for now is looking for a new better jobs and i am working hard building my portfolio to make it happens. Thanks for sharing your experience. 😁

[@LiquidChamploo]

I think this is the motivation I needed to shoot for my CompTIAA+ Thank you friend, Subscribed.

[@forsakenboydigoy]

While you internalized Naruto's way, mine was Rock Lee's 👍 Great vid!

[@beep7634]

:0 mad respect bro!

[@olenaglushchenko8900]

Data Science is a never-ending circle of studying. Go girl! I like studying, but at the same time I realise that I can't create healthy relationships with my family.

[@dominikas127]

step one: don't have ADHD

[@s.m.386]

ToT literally

[@handlemonium]

Or simultaneously being on the Autism Spectrum 🤪

[@couchpotato498]

I have audhd but am learning how to make this work with my brain. I’ll come back to this thread with my findings in a couple of months.

[@jobingeorge1719]

@@couchpotato498any update?

[@meryam3675]

You just motivated me to watch Naruto all over again 😂 it’s kinda productive you know

[@kairo2704]

Girl keep soaring higher!! 👍

[@shilpakarra9253]

I have never watched Anime till date. Call me old school. Guilty. But I definitely appreciate the process where you connected your consistency level to a fictional character. There are too many triggers that push me towards quitting. And two things that push my buttons are definitely social accountability (major credit goes to your live streaming sessions) and the thought of doing something different.

[@achyuthcn2555]

Naruto's famous saying is "I never give up, that is my ninja way".Naruto Anime is awesome by the way.

[@claudiazg9932]

bruh anime is a really old art form

[@xxWidex]

I loved FPS game, but was afraid of letting my teammate down, so I practiced Aimlab 5 minutes no matter how busy I was. 3 months later I can output damage much more than I used to, and have more confident in FPS. We just need to "show up" and make "learning" a habit like what Tina said.

[@Vestu]

Also, don't over-do achievements and self-development. There's a sweet spot of balance. Source: Me, a boomer who's been there and done that.

[@CodeDoge]

Mentality is so important in getting ahead in life. Its obviously not the only thing, but that power to push oneself in to levels of discomfort is what causes some to become even more successful then their counterparts. Good job and thanks for sharing!

[@joycechiamaka2382]

Thank you very much dear Tina, this is exactly what I needed in this new transitioning phase of my life.

[@whateveryousay8510]

Goddamnit, I'm motivated by people telling me I can't do stuff and by competition. But everyone is so NICE. How am I supposed to live to my true shonen protagonist potential when my family is so damn supportive?! The struggle, the pain!