The most overlooked way to be more productive

In this video I talk about one of the most overlooked ways to increase productivity. It's not a task manager, calendar app or one of the many creative tricks that help you stay focused. It's about finding balance in a world that often discourages rest. I talk about three ways to set boundaries in your life and one of my new favorite activities: The Deep Break.

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[mattdavella]

We raised over $37, 193 for two amazing charities! Huge thanks to everyone who contributed and massive respect to Skillshare for also matching $10, 000. This makes me so freakin happy. Proud to be a part of such a supportive community & to have sponsors that have our back. Thank you!!

[davidliang]

Learning to take breaks is just as important as being productive. Burnout is no joke.

[oscarwaizel]

No one's gonna talk about the video-game animation metaphor Matt made in this video? Man, you gotta appreciate someone that goes through some top-notch after effects tediousness for the sake of his fans—mans just cracked a whole 'nother level of quality.

[ZayneEnterprizes]

me after not doing any work for a month: *you’re right i do need a 4 day vacation*

[Sarah-czzv]

I made it for my own reference but here we go.
I've listed every single thing he said.

*1. Finding Balance*
• have self awareness to slow down or to completely eventually burn out
• pack each day with as much as you possibly can focusing on increasing productivity, above all.
• don't ignore a proper rest

*2. Push Yourself Across The Line To Find Out Where It Is*
• do not do it over and over again
• a day jam packed with tasks can be just as productive as a day of rest
• incorporate rest:
-create boundaries for your days, for your weeks and for your months
i) Daily Boundaries
- restrictions on what time you begin and end work each day
ii) Weekly Boundaries
- respect the weekend
iii) Monthly Boundaries
- look at how you can create boundaries and incorporate extended rest on a monthly or by monthly basis

*3. Deep Break*
• give time to detach yourself from everything
i) get away from your home, city & office
ii) limit screentime
iii) keep your work at home

*4. Build Up On Your Skills And Learn New Ones*
• using skillshare

Okay that's it. Good luck!

[pranavganesan]

Matt: I am minimalist
Me: looks at his biceps
Also me: hmmm

[Msfinable]

I'm from Finland, and here practically every family has a summer cottage. Some are livable all year round. I find weekends at our cottage are the best recharging times. We don't even have electricity, so really need to stay away from my phone (so that it has battery if really needed).

Pure nature, a lake to swim in, food to grill and a sauna to relax and get clean in. Birds singing. Maybe fishing. That's how I keep my head in its place.

[semaj]

The way him and his girl are moving in the video game menu thing is hilarious 😂

[arionas]

This video is shot-for-shot cinematography gold... and the advice is actually useful. Top quality content man, keep it up

[Sophie-zuzi]

i really like this videogame-character pov style
its so creative and i think it really helps to better understand the point you are making regarding limited resources (like hp or mp or generally stats if we're staying with the videogame analogy)

[russellwilsoncolorado]

If there's one thing med school taught me, is this: have a schedule, schedule your work time as well as your break time. Have a study/work routine and stick to it.
It's impossible to be productive on the long run without a schedule and without breaks.

Great vid matt, cheers from brazil

[DTGUNLIMITED]

“ I repeat, don’t go chasing waterfalls” 😭

[anthonyanalytics]

I remember when Matt was a youtuber on the rise with like 50k subs and now he’s out here continually making huge impacts in our various communities. Thanks Matt!

[spiceygoat]

The secret to his success is that his brain in located in his biceps that's why they're so big

[solidandsoiled]

I made myself a victim of burnout a couple of years ago in my old job. I was young and didn't know how to say "no" so I got loaded up with work. I also defined myself with my work, which is a terrible thing to do, as I was feeling guilty 24/7 and constantly felt like I was failing in my job, which then made me work even longer hours, spending weekends, off days, sick days doing work, but they were unproductive too as I had by then already burnt out and couldn't churn anything out anymore. I could see my productivity and creativity drop and I even started becoming depressed. So yeah, burn out is real, don't go there, value your rest and you are definitely entitled to rest, no matter who you are and what level you are at.

[bobbbaaaay]

Once I realized there will ALWAYS be more work to be done, I finally started to gain balance. huge difference in my overall mental health. keep up the great work!!

[jerryjacob]

Matt talking about burnout
Me: struggling to study for 15min each day😣

[nampryelisabeth]

I so much needed to hear this, college life's no joke, especially when you're way past the line you were trying to find... burnout y'all

[katrinaamistad]

The only two things in Matt's life that aren't minimalist are his google calendar and to-do list

[SubTheGamer]

One of your best videos Matt! Thank you for such a valuable video! Wishing you all the best in all that you do