Why Don't You Want To Do Anything After Binging 4 Hours of YouTube Videos...

At times, we find ourselves caught in a loop where, instead of tending to our priorities, we gravitate towards platforms like YouTube or other distractions. It's essential not to castigate yourself for this tendency; after all, social media is strategically crafted to engage our attention in precisely this manner.

Join me in an insightful exploration as I delve into the mechanisms behind this behavior—why we often veer away from tasks we need to accomplish towards these captivating digital escapes. Let's unravel the reasons, the psychology behind it, and the triggers that lead us down these distraction-filled paths.

▼ Timestamps ▼
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00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Reddit post
01:00 - Overview
02:45 - Research Papers
06:04 - Finding ways to make us less aware
08:51 - Why do we start using technology?
11:23 - Why do we continue to use technology?
14:17 - So what do you do?
18:23 - Acknowledge your sacrifices
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[jadyladymr]

When the algorithm gives you the solution to itself…

[saikoloji]

I was addicted to TikTok but soon realised that I began having short attention span. So then I trained myself to consume longer contents, and that’s YouTube videos. Now I easily waste a lot of hours here.

[dreamlifter]

To anyone reading this, I hope you break out of this endless cycle of binge watching and accomplish everything you know you can do. You’ve got this!

[jayfromspaceee]

to anyone that’s ALREADY working on themselves and just randomly stumbled on this video, let’s keep going! it’s so worth it

[GenuineBassBooster]

I have never felt so attacked by a YouTube title, period.

[GeorgeJFW]

The tech addiction has been a real struggle. These dark and cold winters definitely don’t help things.

[valeriansteele]

YouTube is the final sm app that I need to let go of. I’ve deleted every other app, but yt feels like I’m being productive because I’m always learning something on it. For me it’s not homework, it’s doing the dishes. I HATE doing them… and live alone and can go days once I get too busy, tired, or emotionally distressed from life…Thank you!

[omar.mahmoud.ahmed]

that's insane, Whenever I watch videos even if it is just a 10-minute video, I feel like I become unaware of my surroundings, I feel like I'm disconnected from the world, and the act of doing that everyday for a lot of time made me feel like if I'm on drugs 24/7 to the extent that my life was falling apart and I'm not even noticing it like everything was fine. I'm trying to overcome this addiction and it is really hard, these technologies are stealing our lives

[commentbot]

You actually just described so much of why I am depressed. I never draw anymore because I just am too tired or unmotivated. I'm passionate about it but can never get myself to do it anymore. I do the bare minimum to get by and struggle with basic daily tasks and chores.

[juliana.xx]

I tell myself "at least it's educational", because I love to learn, but I am so aware of the fact that I'm actually just avoiding feeling my feelings and facing real life responsibilities. So reading that title just flash froze all the blood in my body...I suddenly felt naked and exposed in front of a classroom of people. Yikes, this isn't fun anymore lol

[zhanerkeassetova]

I’m doing it right now. Instead of getting things done I’m watching this video 😢

[iammichan]

For me binging social media or TV shows is a symptom of lack of motivation or fear for things I need to do, which stem from deeper issue like unhealthy perfectionism or self doubt. Not the other way around.

[Space_Princess]

I spend about 8-12 hours per day on Youtube trying to learn about everything because I haven't got a clear sense of purpose yet but the way to get a clear sense of purpose is to venture out of your comfort zone and get curious. Staying online all day isn't doing that. So i am going to make that effort within my limitations as a disabled individual to get out of my comfort zone.

[jamiedoesthings]

Well. After watching this yesterday, today I did it. Changed my attitude from "no matter how you feel, you have to do it" to checking in with myself, addressing my needs first, taking breaks, encouraging myself. Taking the compassionate approach worked. I finished and submitted two assignments I've been trying to finish for ages. This feeling is so much better than the high from scrolling. I also treated myself to two giant marshmallows. Thanks, Dr K

[noe.jaguarcub]

I see people complaining that his videos are long but people are not realizing that we have developed such short attention spans
I feel your videos give the space for us to think for ourselves while listening to you
and I think that space is what is important to get us out of these loops.
It prevents us from binging fast paced contents passively

[alexisoshea]

Omg this is so insightful and profoundly helpful. I’ve struggled with internet and technology addition and anger management issues for YEARS AND YEARS, and this feels like the “cure.” Thank you so much for making this video (I listened to it while folding laundry. Yay productivity.)

[weirdchamp]

So basically be nicer to myself and become more emotionally aware to stop myself from procrastinating and experience more negative emotions

[adamdudley]

To all the people struggling rn, 18:30 Dr. k starts talking about something I learned very recently that lifted a lot of stress from myself. I got obsessive about trying to always feel better and be better and be healthier. But, I would never appreciate the hard work after I had done it. I would learn something new and tell myself it wasn’t enough and that I’m not healthy enough “Oh God, why is everything still painful?! Why am I still feeling bad?!?! I’ve learned so much!!” It’s because I never took the time, in my tough moments, to recognize how much closer I was to being the healthy and happy person I’ve been obsessed with becoming for so long. Don’t focus on where you want to be, aim there and focus on your every step instead because, in my experience, it did so much good to be more aware of my active efforts :). Thanks Dr.K and everyone

[koturum]

for 2 months i have been watching all of your videos and it helped me immensely Dr K. I have been diagnosed with major depression, severe anxiety disorder and late diagnosed ADHD. But your perspective about logical thinking about emotions and dealing with them, processing with them...
made my traumas smaller. thank you. you will never see me and you will never know me but already you did more than anyone had been or has been in my life. I am bittersweet and it is life.