How to End Procrastination Forever

Habit Quest #5 is about Procrastination. Procrastination is just a bad habit, which means that we can use habit science to break it. This is how we can redesign our life and take back control.

🙏 Thanks for watching!
- Mike and Matty

[buildorderbot]

me watching this video to procrastinate

[alisonmcalistair]

“The fact that you’re stressed out about something means that you care.” That comforts some part of me

[kyliewoon]

Caught red-handed procrastinating rn 😭🖐

[raushan-raj]

00:04 Procrastination is just a bad habit that can be broken.

01:38 Craving is the emotion that drives our desire to do a routine.

03:17 Procrastination is driven by the craving to escape stress.

04:46 Improving your general mood with therapy can greatly help in tolerating stress and reducing procrastination.

06:16 Finding a therapist is difficult, but Better Help makes it easier with their online platform and access to a large network of therapists.

07:43 Prioritizing self-care is essential to break the procrastination habit.

09:09 Procrastination is caused by negative thoughts and emotions triggered by tasks we don't want to do.

10:38 Procrastination is caused by ego and fear of failure.

[intuitiveboi]

Im 16 yr old rn, and have wasted most of my life, despite attempts to better myself, i found myself procrastinating, my exams are in 2 weeks and i absolutely lack the motivation to study although i want to however, it is for naught as i fail countless times, this feeling of hopelessness is insane but i have been able to slowly recover thanks to some previous vids of yours such as dopamine detox, etc. I just wanna say, thank you for this, had i not come through this, i wouldn't have been able to start making a change in my life. Much love man 👍

[bankPO-job-preparation]

4:08 *ABORT MISSION! I REPEAT, ABORT MISSION!*
He is unto us 😂😂

[sophiaisabelle]

We will always support you no matter what. Keep working hard.

[aesovp]

The editing, writing and general effort put in this video is once again insane. So fun to watch and so informational at the same time. I´m trying to finally get out of this depressive phase of my life which I´ve had for a few years now and your channel really helps. Thanks.

[ifocidentity]

if procrastination is our habit to relief ourselves from stress, then procrastination is a coping mechanism

[VVMapleVids]

the self-realization is crazily accurate in this video. breaking down the reason for my unproductivity thankful!

[manasas]

The point about having your ego guide your thoughts is very true. I suffer from it almost the same way you had, I hated how I write my stories but now seeing other people struggle the same way and come out it, gives me hope that maybe I am good at it too. Digging deeper I relaised many of friends like my writing and I was just beating myself to keep their expectations that way. Thank you man for opening my eyes! I really love your content.

[silentfriday]

Great video, thanks! I'm improving my habits currently and taking small steps in order to procrastinate less. This really helped me to understand how to get there!

[QuadrupleAStudio]

Your videos are amazing as always and, you have published this on the right time!!

[Shekharya]

This video is the greatest video I have seen lately in many ways: delivery, video and audio editing and above all in the content. The analysis of procastination done in this video and the advises given to overcome it are so great. Thank you very much, Mike and Matty, for this video.

[shivanichoudhary]

Your content is pure gold. You guys are making the most genuine authentic content, me and my friends can relate to everything being medical students from India.
Keep up the good work guys 🎉

[charityneejideonyishi]

I love your videos, they really help me get out of ruts

[sofiahatsura]

That was really, REALLY helpful!! The style of editing and clear information on top it’s just amazing. Thanks a lot for your effort ❤️‍🔥

[AmanYadav-vuvg]

Well explained video, we sure need to implement this day by day 😅

[FaridaRupawala-ouuu]

Thx cajun I had read the power of habits but you showed me a different point of view

[kirkpatrickg]

Procrastination is a bad habit that can be broken, and it's driven by the Habit Loop, which includes a cue, craving, routine, and reward. Procrastination often arises from the desire to escape stress or negative emotions. Addressing the craving, routine, and cue can help break the procrastination habit.

Highlights
Procrastination is a habit that can be broken, similar to other bad habits.
The Habit Loop consists of a cue, craving, routine, and reward.
Procrastination often occurs due to a craving to escape stress or negative emotions.
To overcome procrastination, address the craving by improving mood, such as through therapy, sleep, exercise, diet, and sunlight.
Modify routines by implementing "if-then" strategies to catch and stop procrastination.
Reprogram thoughts about cues by identifying and changing underlying beliefs, often related to ego and fear of failure or imperfection.
Addressing the cue, craving, and routine can help break the procrastination habit.