An End to Procrastination | Archana Murthy | TEDxMarcusHighSchool

Humans are all united by a force greater than joy, sorrow, and love... procrastination. Contrary to the humorous picture our popular culture paints, avoidance of work is a serious issue. Surveys suggest that 85-95% of students encounter problems directly related to procrastination. As a teenager, all-too-familiar with this torrid cycle of stress, anxiety, and depression, Archana Murthy presents an insightful cure to one of society’s greatest ills. Through personal reflection, Archana suggests that the cure to procrastination is a springboard for a greater journey that is better navigated with others.

Archana Murthy is a student of Marcus High School but also of life. She learns Indian classical music and dance but loves any and all art. She believes that art, science, and spirituality are often interchangeable. This is her first TEDx talk.

[mustafaravda]

Inspite of getting no reaction or response from the audience she continued with the same energy and smile. Mad respect for her. Bravo to you girl.

[snigdhaawasthi]

I think she deserves a better audience.

[adeltata]

That crowd was procrastinating on laughing

[AntonVeliTajan]

I wonder how many of us are procrastinating by watching incredibly important and lifechanging TED videos...

[darkeco]

The audience is procrastinating from being alive.

[bharatggaikwad]

End to Procrastination Algo:
1. Set the goal
2. Be Positive
3. Acknowledge and reflect on feelings
4. Feel Grateful
5. Record

talk greatly delivered, problem analysed in depth, good solution proposed.
Thanks a lot.
From a chronic procrastinator.

[pritam]

wow she is giving a ted talk to zombies..

[AlfredEssa]

I study procrastination. I am super impressed by this talk, not just on the topic of procrastination (which is excellent) but the style of her talk. Lot of substance packed in. Heads and shoulders above most TedTalks by “professional” speakers. She is brilliant!

[richspizzaparty]

I think the crowd is so quiet because they're speechless, she's better than most speakers twice her age

[shaandhillon]

Who else is procastinating watching this video.. :/

[learnerboy]

Five Guidelines :
1: Set Goals
2: Be Positive
3: Aknowlegement of your feeling or your actions
4: Be greatfull
5: Record What Happend In a day
"Don't Procrastinate"

[luzmilitaaa]

Archana: “Say it with me...”
audience: *silent*

I feel so bad for her.

[ankyangga]

when you're watching a video about how to stop procastination but you are in a deadline so you were just procastinating by watching this video

[georgeciobotaru]

I procrastinate because I have too much to do, so I do nothing and just watch some ted talks on youtube

[fastdollar]

Very vibrant speaker- she's def going places

[madddmixxx]

She believes in herself and what she is saying ... That's what made her to continue with same charisma from start till end ...🎉🎉🎉

[Ruuu]

She's an amazing speaker ✨ and deserves more humourous and alive audience

[AnandJ]

Excellent video! 3 things that have helped me:
1. Read the book "The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield. This books also references the quote from the Bhagwad Gita.
2. Write down Long-term, short-term and daily goals
3. Use the 'Pomodoro' technique. Break down large tasks into intervals of 25 minutes.

In my experience, procrastination often occurs because of feeling overwhelmed by a big task. By breaking down a big task into smaller tasks, it makes it easier to take action.

[scarl]

Archana, you're one of the best speakers I've heard, you look sincere. It was a good choice to keep going in spite of the audience <3 Bless to you.

[frankconde]

Wow, I clicked on this thinking it wasn't gonna help much (ie, to procrastinate). To my surprise, I've never heard of this stuff before. And I'm always looking for ways to rewire myself. I've written down the 5m method and will tape it up by my desk :) Thank you so much!!