How To Stop Procrastinating

According to researcher Piers Steel, 95% of people procrastinate to some degree. It’s comforting to hear you’re not alone, but you’re probably wondering: what can I do about it? In this video are some tips on how you can understand and overcome procrastination. We’ll also mention some practical tips to stop procrastination that you’ll definitely want to hear, so make sure you stick until the end!

Here are some tips on how to stop procrastinating.

Researcher/Script Writer: Stela Kosic
Script Editor: Rida Batool
Animator: Dinda
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:

Wohl, M. J., Pychyl, T. A., & Bennett, S. H. (2010). I forgive myself, now I can study: How self-forgiveness for procrastinating can reduce future procrastination. Personality and Individual Differences, 48(7), 803–808.

[faceofregret]

I’m currently procrastinating watching this vid 🫠

[robloxJAJAJAJAJA]

As a person who procrastinates 24/7, i confirm this video helped me stop procrastinating. 😳👍

[seemranhoro]

The biggest cause for procrastination is social media. You end up loosing so much energy and time in doing random stuffs that you actually end up not doing what's needed. So being concious of where and how we spend our energy and time will save you.❤

[lonely_mousy]

As a procrastinator, i can confirm I'm watching this one hour before my exam

[Cainfoe]

Solutions: 1. just do it! OR you get more stress and anxiety. 2. One task at a time. 3. Get rid of distractions. 4. Take short breaks. 5. Drink water. 6. Exercise is focus pills.

[hdezines]

Two reasons I procrastinate.
1. I won't start a large task or job till I know that I have the energy and mental capacity to finish it to the end once I start it.
2. This one has been with me for projects in high school and college. I am a perfectionist, so if I give myself too much time on something, I will overwork myself, and it will never feel done. Given just the right amount of time towards the end of a due date, gives me a place that I must stop and feel okay to be done with it.

That felt nice to write down.

[Deypooksss]

The fact that I’m procrastinating while watching this video plus it revealed both of the reasons I procrastinate.. you guys are always on point

[yallhearsumnthin]

Currently sobbing because I’m in my 3rd year of college and constantly having to submit half finished work for my finals is making me lose hope for my future. It’s so so hard to not give into procrastination it’s my addiction to avoid work. Im so tired of this I hate how I always feel

[Anime_Art_kdrama]

I cope with procrastination by focusing on the present moment. It helps a lot and not think about all the tasks left to do and be overwhelmed.

[lunahernandez]

I've been procrastinating about everyting lately, even the things that I loved the most. It's like I do nothing but sleeping all day, although I've already slept a lot, and if I'm not sleeping I'm using my phone, watching TikTok or Pinterest for hours and hours. I have a really important exam in June and I've barely study. I feel terrible about myself and I've been crying over it instead of changing it. I don't really know the cause to my procrastination and I think that's one of my biggest problems. I'm very grateful for this vid, I'll try to start studying right know, and I thought that writing down what I feel when I start procrastinating again may help me to understand myself and forgive me as well, so I can try new techniques.
I've been also reading the comments and I've found interesting things, I hope you guys are doing well and taking care of yourselves 💖
(sorry for my English it's not my native language)

[rzab]

I've procrastinated for such a long time that I've been procrastinating watching a video about procrastination

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1. 0:58 - The Reason
2. 1:55 - Self-efficacy
3. 2:52 - Forgiveness
4. 3:30 - Anti-procrastination Techniques

[chesscrater]

You said nobody can study for hours on end. Those are the kind of statements that really get me motivated to go for as long as possible.

[chisaten]

This is so hard for me... My parents, who I have to live with, guilt-trip me for procrastinating. That helps me want to give up on being believed in and not bother to try it again.

[funkwarrior]

I’m a professional procrastinator, this video helped a lot and was the last YouTube video I watched before getting my work done ✅. Thank you Psi 🌱. You made this video when I needed it! Whoever’s is reading this I hope 🤞 you accomplish all your goals in life 🪷💝

[KWOKAROTTO]

It's just easier to procrastinate than putting in the effort to achieve something. If there's no motivation or end goal in sight it is such a drag. Thanks for the tips though. I'll try to take regular breaks and have small bites on my plate instead of wolfing it all down in one go. One step at a time with a goal in mind.

[Aan]

Timestamps
1). The reason 0:56
2). Self-efficacy 1:52
3). Forgiveness 2:51
4). Anti-procastination techniques 3:29

Hope this helps you out. Hope you have a nice day. 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[longtailgt]

This video spent a month in my Watch Later list before I finally decided to watch it, so there's a brilliant start.

[jwanie]

I definitely have a procrastination issue. But I have the right motivation, I will always follow through on what I believe must be done

[johnkamara]

Honestly. I had this problem for a while. So, I will do whatever it takes to try not to fall into procrastination!