13 Productivity Mistakes I Wish I Fixed Sooner

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 15. 06. 2024
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    I don't drink coffee until 90 minutes after I wake up, I never sacrifice sleep, food, or exercise for extra work time, and I always position my computer screen at a certain height. Why do I do these weird things? I found 13 things in peer-reviewed articles and from anecdotal experience that destroy productivity. In this video, I'll tell you those 13 things so you can avoid them.
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    0:00 Intro
    0:34 Sleep Inertia
    1:36 Caffeine
    2:28 Screen
    3:38 Static
    4:37 Lighting
    7:17 Sleep
    10:09 Exercise
    10:59 Distractions
    12:46 Motivation
    14:19 Goals
    15:17 Tools
    16:14 Breaks
    17:18 Tunnel Vision
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Komentáƙe • 185

  • @ZachHighley
    @ZachHighley  Pƙed rokem +15

    Watch the full exclusive companion video covering 10 Things I Do Every Day To Improve Focus Here: nebula.tv/videos/zachhighley-10-things-i-do-everyday-to-improve-focus
    Watch my next video where I tried waking up at 5 am for 30 days which is already out on Nebula at nebula.tv/videos/zachhighley-i-tried-waking-up-at-500-am-for-30-days.
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    • @calicocat7054
      @calicocat7054 Pƙed rokem

      Can you please do a video on how you time block? Not just tips but how you actually do it (how you balance the youtube stuff + medical stuff) Thank you!!!

    • @zochbuppet448
      @zochbuppet448 Pƙed rokem

      but but but.... its all been covered by other people before.
      You guys are just coping each other now, and the other people just copied from people who wrote self help books in the 1990's and 2000's

  • @anushkaparashar5600
    @anushkaparashar5600 Pƙed rokem +236

    I'm starting my self improvement journey for personal and academic reasons and you're very very helpful thanks so much at my most depressed and lonely time I'm trying everything to be better and you're a true help thanksss

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Pƙed rokem +29

      Hope you feel better soon, glad to be of help

    • @shaan3248
      @shaan3248 Pƙed rokem +3

      Me too tho, well i am looking for accountability partner so let me know if you are down. Let's push each other and carry a great journey ahead of life.

    • @anushkaparashar5600
      @anushkaparashar5600 Pƙed rokem

      @@shaan3248 sure I'm happy to help

    • @shaan3248
      @shaan3248 Pƙed rokem

      @@anushkaparashar5600 So yeah, let me know how should we contact ?

    • @vincenzocontino3722
      @vincenzocontino3722 Pƙed rokem +1

      Hope you get better, stay strong. Everything is gonna be fine

  • @josephcheung6992
    @josephcheung6992 Pƙed rokem +62

    I started time lapsing my “focus” sessions. It gets you off your phone as going off the time lapse stops it, and also allows you to analyze your habits, posture, and sedentary tendencies. It’s also really satisfying seeing your time lapse and watching straight productive work.

    • @VioletEmerald
      @VioletEmerald Pƙed rokem +2

      Thank you so much for explaining how you can't use your phone while using it to revoked time lapse... That might get me to actually try it for certain things

  • @lo_azzopardi
    @lo_azzopardi Pƙed rokem +11

    Great video, i've seen hours of video on Productivity, and this was the ONLY that actually gave specific advice on productivity, most talk about general pieces such as "schedule, sleep better, exercise"... I needed this, we all need,
    Thank you so much Zach!

  • @hannahapple4140
    @hannahapple4140 Pƙed rokem +5

    Thanks for making these videos. I love watching them or parts of them for breaks and they do help me be more productive and study better when I flow their advice. Keep changing the world one video at a time!

  • @shashidharybhat
    @shashidharybhat Pƙed rokem +4

    I really love that you mention your sources unlike many other such videos.

  • @antenc9324
    @antenc9324 Pƙed rokem +12

    I love the boost in quality in the new videos Zach! Keep it up man love what you do :>

  • @stop08it
    @stop08it Pƙed rokem +6

    This is such high quality content, thanks for all the research and putting all this together. You are such an effective communicator also!

  • @EduardoHenrique-nd1ro
    @EduardoHenrique-nd1ro Pƙed rokem

    Another amazing video, Zach! Thanks for sharing!
    Cheers from Brazil!

  • @tiffanyleite
    @tiffanyleite Pƙed rokem +6

    I love your YT channel. I already do most of the things you say, but It helps a lot to watch it again when I have a loong day os studies. It gives me an extra push haha maybe it gives me some comfort to know that there is someone with a similar routine, similar hacks 💛 thanks

  • @sarahmae8243
    @sarahmae8243 Pƙed rokem +1

    Zach, I truely love your content. You make being human so much more peaceful! Sending all the peace your way, friend!

  • @Ld-ol4ge
    @Ld-ol4ge Pƙed rokem

    Great video as always! Thank you!

  • @duhawa9443
    @duhawa9443 Pƙed rokem

    Wow your all videos are so motivated . it's so helpful .thankyou

  • @skylar57
    @skylar57 Pƙed rokem +1

    such an excellent and well-thought-out video 👏

  • @shelleygebhardt3609
    @shelleygebhardt3609 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    I love your videos! These are some good tips!

  • @demonrhythms8761
    @demonrhythms8761 Pƙed rokem

    Thanks brother Better stuff as every time

  • @Justafanbeingafan
    @Justafanbeingafan Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    your videos are so amazing, i really hope you reach 1 million subscribers, you really deserve it

  • @madness2917
    @madness2917 Pƙed rokem

    Love you so much man, your videos is very appreciatedđŸ™đŸŒâ€ïž

  • @sxerosie
    @sxerosie Pƙed rokem

    Great tips, thank you!

  • @marccheban194
    @marccheban194 Pƙed rokem

    This is an astoundingly well done video. It bears repeated viewing.....

  • @WhySoProAtGaming
    @WhySoProAtGaming Pƙed rokem +1

    Hey Zach, any chance your still making that notion video? Super excited for it!

  • @yashasvitripathi4443
    @yashasvitripathi4443 Pƙed rokem +1

    Amazing as always...
    Keep rocking⚡
    Love you brother 😇

  • @thirstyfish7882
    @thirstyfish7882 Pƙed rokem +1

    thank you for helping me get through my degree Zach!

  • @shraddhaasankar7413
    @shraddhaasankar7413 Pƙed rokem

    đŸ”„Zach you are just Amazing âœšđŸ€— Thank you so much and lots of love 💕 .

  • @drnourdjafferi1918
    @drnourdjafferi1918 Pƙed rokem +2

    It's 3 am. I got up to prepare for my exam and it's so good to watch your videos before starting thanx bro u're really a positive energy

  • @Naomi-vf2rg
    @Naomi-vf2rg Pƙed rokem

    Amazing video thanks for sharing

  • @stingfly974
    @stingfly974 Pƙed rokem

    He man i just find out 3 things I've been doing wrong and didn't even knew about. Thanks!! And keep making these helpful videos

  • @PaperJoyPH
    @PaperJoyPH Pƙed rokem +3

    I checked your reference for the "sleep" chapter, "Vigilance Alertness, or Sustained Attention". First, it's Oken et al. 2006. Second, you may have misunderstood the "< 6.5 hours a night" (p. 1892), which was mean hours of overnight sleep time that the authors called "insufficient". However, the authors did not recommend how many hours a person should sleep (at least not in the same paragraph). So, the "according to the data" bit in this video may need refining as there was no data presented. Last, while total sleep hours is great, there's also sleep fragmentation (frequent brief disruptions) that could also contribute to feeling sleepy - like you're sleeping on pomodoro time. Side-note, the article specifically refers to effects of feeling sleepy. This ref is a review article, with the main take-away message as re-consolidate current data for re-evaluation. But really fun tips in this video :)

  • @VioletEmerald
    @VioletEmerald Pƙed rokem +1

    I really appreciate that sleep inertia tip especially as someone who's super not a morning person. Speaking of which. Gotta get out of bed right now and get ready for my morning exercise class

  • @techstudio6293
    @techstudio6293 Pƙed rokem

    Thanks mate 👍

  • @michaelkopacz
    @michaelkopacz Pƙed rokem +5

    Hi Zach! I love your videos. Thank you for motivating me to start my own CZcams account.

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Pƙed rokem +1

      Let’s goooo, I’ll check out your channel later

  • @StudywithReform
    @StudywithReform Pƙed rokem +8

    Amazing video Zach! You’ve inspired me so much. Keep killing it with the videos

  • @sjoerdkinket9101
    @sjoerdkinket9101 Pƙed rokem +39

    What's your best tip when having to wake up in the dark? Because sometimes, in the winter, it's still dark when waking up. So bright outside light exposure isn't possible.

    • @lily_liya
      @lily_liya Pƙed rokem +1

      right.. zZz

    • @carolinacordon4778
      @carolinacordon4778 Pƙed rokem +10

      hi not sure if it would help but there are alarm clocks that mimic the sun rising!

    • @tymondabrowski12
      @tymondabrowski12 Pƙed rokem +5

      There are special lamps for that. But be careful, they all (especially those cheaper ones) might say "10.000 lux" (which is how bright their light is), but it is only that bright at a certain distance: and if it's on around 10cm, then sitting at 50cm you're not really getting that much light at all. Medical lamps can give you that exposure at 50-70cm.
      (Protip: Lux = lumens/(distance*distance). So if it's 10k lux on 10cm, then it's only 2.5k on 20cm, around 1k at 30cm and so on, it doesn't go down linearly but exponentially. If it's even 3k at 50cm, which is the smallest of the medical lamps I've seen, it means it's 75k at 10cm, so you can see how much higher than the 10k at 10cm. Also, see the video "HappyLights: the SAD truth" by Greg Yeutter, it also gives positive perspective on the cheaper lamps too despite the title, and he gives plenty of scientific explanation).

    • @Kalistane
      @Kalistane Pƙed rokem

      Try searching for a sunrise alarm clock. Hope it helps!

    • @CamouflageMaster
      @CamouflageMaster Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

      Andrew Huberman suggests putting on all the lights if it's still dark outside.

  • @yeahitslachlan
    @yeahitslachlan Pƙed rokem +11

    These tips are needed. I have a supplementary chemical thermodynamics exam in 10 days. Act professional towards it, a lightbulb has gone off in my head! Thank you! Keep up the good work with the videos

    • @eishanawaz339
      @eishanawaz339 Pƙed rokem +1

      Best of luck đŸ«¶đŸŒ

    • @yeahitslachlan
      @yeahitslachlan Pƙed rokem

      Update: I did really well and passed. Gave me the kick I needed, thank you!

  • @froot_loops1274
    @froot_loops1274 Pƙed rokem +4

    Thank you for this super helpful information!! I realized I have tunnel vision with school, it was something that always helped me perform well, but I'm currently suffering because of it and this video helped me see that.

  • @margarcia4642
    @margarcia4642 Pƙed rokem +21

    thanks for the video! so helpful and great as always 😊🙌 Sometimes I struggle with the pomodoro method, the 5 minutes breaks turn into 1 hour of mindless scrolling 🙃It is an excellent tip to choose a different (and planned) activity for those breaks.

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Pƙed rokem +4

      Definitely, I love a walk outside or mini exercise session

    • @SilverHawk214
      @SilverHawk214 Pƙed rokem +5

      I do 5 min cleaning sessions.

    • @margarcia4642
      @margarcia4642 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@SilverHawk214 that's a great idea!

    • @somerandomboi8239
      @somerandomboi8239 Pƙed rokem +3

      @@ZachHighley but exercise is not really a break, is it? It's still work, just a differnt kind of it.

  • @kimiabagheri6003
    @kimiabagheri6003 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    Useful 🌟

  • @Scottlp2
    @Scottlp2 Pƙed rokem

    Thanks. What do you do for outside light in winter when it’s very cold outside? Alternatives?

  • @nerd26373
    @nerd26373 Pƙed rokem +7

    We appreciate this video. We all hope you continue to inspire and motivate people along the way.

  • @stevenc2149
    @stevenc2149 Pƙed rokem

    Huberman is a beast of an advise author, glad you mentioned him

  • @jmsmusic
    @jmsmusic Pƙed rokem

    Great video - would love to know where those glasses are from.. though!

  • @Judi571
    @Judi571 Pƙed rokem +1

    Great video as Always . I started my self improvement journey for academic and persona helpful advice thanks . it came on time ,i am depressed and feel lonley b/c i miss my family didn't saw them since nearly 8 years and some of them.. aren't alive anymore so i can't see them again or tell them in persona that i love them..
    I smile when I text with them but it also breaks my heart.😭. i wish i can see them all one day again.I miss them so much. I really love them of million words that I can say😭😭. i trying everything to be better and i hope so.

    • @user-ok4vy9kk3l
      @user-ok4vy9kk3l Pƙed rokem

      You can do it I know..
      Stay strong...
      😁

    • @Judi571
      @Judi571 Pƙed rokem

      @@user-ok4vy9kk3l Thanks a lot for your kind word it mines a lot for me.â™„ïžđŸ™ I tray my best but its hard .

  • @keyapatel7040
    @keyapatel7040 Pƙed rokem +4

    I can't thank you enough love....It was because of your videos that I started my self improvement journey!! Your videos are so relatable being a medical student. Truly each video is worth watching. Sending lots of Love. 😍P.S : You have beautiful eyes😚

  • @StarryRoses
    @StarryRoses Pƙed rokem

    I'm actually watching CZcams this morning to get myself motivated 😂 I have a lot to do but needed a push.

  • @lily_liya
    @lily_liya Pƙed rokem +5

    You know right now i'm watching your another video..n got notification of your new video!! I watch your videos all the day! You're amazing and my inspiration! You’ve changed my life :) I'm a dental student

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Pƙed rokem +2

      Aww thanks for the nice words, appreciate it

    • @lily_liya
      @lily_liya Pƙed rokem +2

      @@ZachHighley so kind :)

  • @hannashamilsaadon284
    @hannashamilsaadon284 Pƙed rokem

    one of my fav youtubers for med school 😍

  • @ataulkarim8809
    @ataulkarim8809 Pƙed rokem

    Everyone tells you what to do. No one tell you What Not to Do until our boy Zach showed up. Finally a video like this :)

  • @RoxanneGub
    @RoxanneGub Pƙed rokem

    Thanks for this vidiođŸ„°đŸ„°đŸ„°đŸ„°đŸ„°đŸ„°đŸ„°đŸ„°đŸ„° I always fallow your useful tips

  • @farnazabbasi1999
    @farnazabbasi1999 Pƙed rokem

    I really love your videos❀đŸ„č
    I’m medical student in iran and I think you’re one of my best friends âœŒđŸ»

  • @nathancshinabarger7645
    @nathancshinabarger7645 Pƙed rokem

    Hey Zach... first comment ever here, but wanted to provide some pointers, if they'd be helpful. Actually been familiar with you since you used to post fits on /r/mfa which I really liked... I've got a similar sense of style. Loved love seeing the raws in this video, Momotaro GTB's are awesome, been really wanting a pair recently.
    Anyways, RE phone screen time management... Apple obviously has their default screen time limitations which are somewhat helpful... but Apple has also opened up their API to allow other apps to manage screen time. I've used Opal and really enjoyed it... it allows you to block apps within certain time frames, or location areas, etc.. to really get the most out of it you have to pay $100/yr which is kinda steep, although you maybe could get a hookup with them as a sponsor or something, idk. Worth looking into if you're trying to manage your time on your phone. Other options are out there too that are less drastic control, just more "pause and think" (both 'one sec' and 'ScreenZen' would be apps in this category).
    Always have appreciated the videos, keep it up. Got family in Philly, maybe I'll run into you sometime.

  • @NickSouckovBaulot
    @NickSouckovBaulot Pƙed rokem +3

    Nice recommendations, Zach. I'm just curious how you came to those conclusions? Some of the tips are really spot on - bull's eye, but
 BUT, the fact of the matter is there are very few real ethically-independent, randomized studies meeting the criteria for a scientifically valuable conclusions about those very things you are talking about.
    The word I have here for you is bio-individuality: what's good for me, might not be appropriate for you at all and vice-versa. In my work I really came across all kind of behavioral patterns, variations, and even utter surprises.
    When I was in the Naval Academy back in the days I recall having late at night a coke & instant coffee mix (we used to call it ice coffee) supposedly to keep me awake to go on my studies. Guess what, I fell solid asleep first thing when I went back to the campus. I recently read the book WHY WE SLEEP and found out that my adenosine receptors must have been so overwhelmed by melatonin deposits, no caffeine could have kept me awake, anyway.
    Some people are active in the morning and could do as you advise - out in the bright light. If you do that to my husband - although he's very kind and nice french guy - he's gonna get very mad at you. His chronotype as opposed to yours (and mine) and those people are active later than us and thus he could work under that yellowish orange (not exactly red as you said) light late at night and BE productive. Those are mainly the artists, but not necessarily. Hence, notorious Hollywood image of celebrities with sunglasses in the morning: you can’t make them do that no matter what.
    Keep the good work, Zach, and Merry Christmas.
    Love,
    Nick

  • @taranehdaryaee3554
    @taranehdaryaee3554 Pƙed rokem

    can you do a test of under the desk treadmills and how they work for med students??

  • @IIT24Aspirant
    @IIT24Aspirant Pƙed rokem

    Hi Zach
    Saw a video of yours in which you said that before attending a lecture, you should study that thing yourself first
    So my question is that should I study that thing on my own like from the books or just watch a lecture of my teacher only(see, luckily I have found a YT channel who uploads my teachers lectures so like for eg tomorrow is a lecture on straight lines so should I just watch the lecture from Yt of the things that are goin to be taught tomorrow in the class or should I not do this and instead try to understand that topic on my own?
    Please reply brother
    🙏

  • @paulinamichalak5212
    @paulinamichalak5212 Pƙed rokem +1

    Great stuff! I can recommend to switch colors on your phone to grey scale. It's purpose is to make thing less attractive when they are not so colorful and tempting :D

    • @ItsAsparageese
      @ItsAsparageese Pƙed rokem

      Interesting & creative idea lol, I may fiddle with this. It would drive me insane if it were the case all the time, but this is exactly the sort of thing I'd automate with MacroDroid or similar for certain times of day to help give me a visual queue that I don't mean to be on my phone at a given time. Cool suggestion, I'm grateful you wrote this & that I saw it!

  • @tushaar02
    @tushaar02 Pƙed rokem +4

    the thing about sleep and productivity. Is there much of a difference between 5-6 hrs (with a few naps in the day)instead of the min 6.5/7 when looking at a smaller span - about 3-4 months?
    Got entrance exams. Still struggling with forming a routine n all :( along with the massive amount of topics I have left to cover

    • @tushaar02
      @tushaar02 Pƙed rokem +2

      yes, thnx I experimented and longer sleep hours are working better for me. The activation energy it takes to start studying is less...also being well rested guves a better feeling.

  • @dorothyevans3864
    @dorothyevans3864 Pƙed rokem

    I have a YT addiction I’m about to break using habit stacking - where I can only watch YT when I’m doing something productive, though typically doesn’t need my brain to engage, like preparing veggies/dinner, putting the washing away, decluttering etc. Essentially, if I want to watch YT I have to do something I would normally swerve or put off, and I have to complete the chore before the end of the chosen video(s). With TV, I choose specific programs - no more than 5 hours per week - plus a bonus film for the weekend if not going out, but everything I need to do has to be completed first and it has to finish an hour before bedtime. (I rarely watch anything when it’s actually scheduled)). Early days, but having to choose is already showing me how much I was watching just because it was on and I didn’t hate it, and the boundaries around when I can watch is a great motivator to make sure I don’t drag work into the evening.

  • @madness2917
    @madness2917 Pƙed rokem +1

    Please video about how to deal with burnout in exam seasonđŸ™đŸŒ

  • @N_AUD1
    @N_AUD1 Pƙed rokem

    On sleep inertia: would be interesting to know the effect of doing math problems of varying quantity, difficulty, and stress immediately after waking. (Alarmy app)

  • @zozexodo3605
    @zozexodo3605 Pƙed rokem

    I didn't understand the caffeine part
    So is it ok to drink it after crashing in the middle of the day or not

  • @SsenkubugerobRob-ez6if
    @SsenkubugerobRob-ez6if Pƙed rokem

    It's good ❀

  • @Lorea464
    @Lorea464 Pƙed rokem

    Love it

  • @davidmcnicol5322
    @davidmcnicol5322 Pƙed rokem +1

    Thanks for these tips Zach. All great advice! My tip for you is, the colour of your glasses isn’t working!! A tortoise-shell would suit you perfectly!!!❀

    • @katella
      @katella Pƙed rokem

      I think they look great. That shade of green is a good color for his complexion and hair. Not everything (and especially not everyone) needs to be monochrome.

  • @hodasamadi7903
    @hodasamadi7903 Pƙed rokem +4

    Awesome tips! The only other thing I would recommend is blue light filter glasses. They are great! Also, instead of candles, I suggest a salt lamp. Candles can be cancerous. It's also helpful to reduce distraction by turning on Focus on your iPhone so that notifications don't interrupt your concentration. I hope this helps!

    • @bawbsmith
      @bawbsmith Pƙed rokem

      There’s very little evidence that blue light filtering glasses work
 And there’s contradicting research coming out as well.
      The only real concrete evidence we have is that *any* light exposure at night time disrupts sleep.
      Good on you if it works, but just know that it’s more likely placebo than anything. It may make your sleep *worse* if you believe you’re “protected” and use your devices more. As long as you maintain or minimize screen time, I can’t see the glasses being harmful at least.

    • @hodasamadi7903
      @hodasamadi7903 Pƙed rokem

      @@bawbsmith there is some evidence it can minimize it and with Night Shift and everything, you have better odds I believe with the relief of watching something personally rewarding before going to bed than feeling personally distressed being bored. Placebo or “subjective experience” isn't anything to undermine as the power of the mind is quite powerful.

  • @minhnhutvo8863
    @minhnhutvo8863 Pƙed rokem

    your voice is so nice

  • @emmnasr8989
    @emmnasr8989 Pƙed rokem

    do you do do some sort of part time job / or have an income besides medical school?

  • @SimpsonPetrov
    @SimpsonPetrov Pƙed rokem +1

    You mention coffee, chemistry, but I've never heard you talk about nootropics, like L-theanine for instance. You might want to research it. They say it "supports mental and physical productivity and is great for studying"

  • @user-jx3kr5pr8h
    @user-jx3kr5pr8h Pƙed rokem

    Productivity increases related to adjusting improving The Big 5 personality dimensions to be consciensious of why I am in premed to be an MD doctor at University .

  • @malahata2506
    @malahata2506 Pƙed rokem +4

    What helped me with phone usage is the AppBlock app. In which you can choose a few apps and the amount of hours you want them to be blocked so you literally can’t use the apps. Don’t know if you will see this but hope it helps some Volks :)
    Btw and what is the solution for getting too much sleep, feel like I can’t do less than 9 or 8 hours 😅

    • @ItsAsparageese
      @ItsAsparageese Pƙed rokem

      Seconding appblock! I too often go in & disable the various profiles to do things at times I shouldn't, but of course there are ways one can prevent that, & in my case that extra step/friction is typically enough to make me consider the choice more consciously & not go through with the action if there isn't a decent pressing reason. It's a great tool, I'm really glad I found it & re-found it after a while of disuse

    • @ItsAsparageese
      @ItsAsparageese Pƙed rokem

      As for too much sleep, everyone is different, & there are life stages & other circumstances where needing 8-9 hours a night is totally normal! For some people that's just how much they need. It's worth mentioning to your primary care doc if you have one, especially if you have any mood/behavioral illness or physical illness or if you feel like your sleep needs have changed weirdly, in case they think there are reasons for you to get any sort of screenings for depression or fatiguing illnesses or sleep disorders etc., but most likely you're just fine & you just need sleep :)

  • @andreic048
    @andreic048 Pƙed rokem

    Zach, where did you get that cool sweater? If you tell me I will subscribe to your Nebula :D

  • @timmayes5593
    @timmayes5593 Pƙed rokem

    For light exposure, you say "10 to 30 minutes after waking". Should we wait at least 10 minutes? Also, within that timeframe, is earlier better (10min better than 30min)?

    • @ItsAsparageese
      @ItsAsparageese Pƙed rokem +2

      I'm pretty sure that the range is approximate & that those finest details are essentially immaterial. The 10 minute starting point is probably just there to be realistic since most people won't leap out of bed to get outside in 1 minute so there's no point trying to get that granular with the data. Realistically the 10-30 min recommendation (for both timing & duration) is a fuzzy broad guideline for where maximum-benefit-data-points tended to cluster, but there's certainly going to be nearly as much benefit in approximations. Basically, my friend, I think you are overthinking it & should just approximate the idea in whatever form most realistically & pleasurably fits your life :)

  • @tomaszzarnowski3944
    @tomaszzarnowski3944 Pƙed rokem

    I loved the patriotic argument for a good night's sleep. What an idea haha

  • @marcusaurelius108
    @marcusaurelius108 Pƙed rokem

    hey facing the same problem mate,i study for 4 hours with a short break each hour ,after a cycle i take a long break like watching yt or shows and i never feel like getting my arse back to study...any tips?

  • @paulgiraldo7917
    @paulgiraldo7917 Pƙed rokem

    "ChatGPT, can you summarize the following transcript?"
    The speaker in the transcript is discussing various techniques and practices that they follow in order to stay productive. They mention the concept of "sleep inertia," which refers to the idea that it takes some time for the brain to fully wake up and reach peak cognitive functioning. They recommend waiting a few hours after waking up to do important work and avoiding caffeine intake in the first hour after waking up. The speaker also suggests positioning the computer at a certain height in order to increase alertness and productivity. Other tips include avoiding multitasking, setting clear goals, and prioritizing important tasks. The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking breaks and getting enough sleep in order to maintain productivity.

    • @paulgiraldo7917
      @paulgiraldo7917 Pƙed rokem

      "ChatGPT, why exactly does the speaker, in the transcript, say one should avoid caffeine intake in the first hour after waking up?"
      In the transcript, the speaker mentions that one of the reasons to avoid caffeine intake in the first hour after waking up is because of the concept of "sleep inertia." Sleep inertia refers to the idea that it takes some time for the brain to fully wake up and reach peak cognitive functioning after waking up. The speaker suggests that one's best work will probably not be completed in the first hour after waking up because of sleep inertia.
      The speaker also mentions the hormone cortisol, which is released in the body after waking up and helps to increase alertness. Cortisol levels are highest in the first hour after waking up, and the speaker suggests that caffeine intake during this time is less effective at increasing alertness because cortisol is already at its highest levels. The speaker suggests that waiting one or two hours after waking up to consume caffeine may be more effective at increasing alertness later in the day, as the caffeine will still be present in the body later on.

  • @tsuyamilk
    @tsuyamilk Pƙed rokem +1

    I've tried mapping everything out and making time slots for what to do everyday just like he did in the video, and it worked really well! .....only for about three days though... I don't understand how people don't get burnout with such strict routines...it's so boring, repetitive, and makes me wonder why I even get up in the morning. Maybe these tips are just not for me

    • @ogsponge8678
      @ogsponge8678 Pƙed rokem +2

      You constantly repeate to yourself what will happen if you don't force yourself to get used to it. There's a statistic that I can't remember, but it says something simular to forming a strict routine and to actually feel like you can do it naturally without forcing yourself takes anywhere from 80 to like 280 days of constant self discipline with your routine. After so long you get used to it and it becomes considerably easier. It's basically a process to train your brain. If you ever had to do anything in your life that you never liked but realized you got used to it after so many years and can tolerate it now (like taking out the trash or cleaning the bathroom for family) you can easily see for yourself it is possible to get into a healthy strict routine. Just my 2 cents. Good luck.

    • @tsuyamilk
      @tsuyamilk Pƙed rokem +2

      @@ogsponge8678 that sounds kinda like training myself to be a robot ngl. But i guess a certain level of discipline is important for long-term happiness so I'll keep trying. Thanks for your insight!

    • @ogsponge8678
      @ogsponge8678 Pƙed rokem +2

      @@tsuyamilk Yeah no problem, unfortunately our society's demands are increasingly encouraging us to basically become robots so I get exactly what your saying.

  • @sulena8823
    @sulena8823 Pƙed rokem

    What if when you wake up there is no daylight? Like early morning?

  • @blaine453
    @blaine453 Pƙed rokem

    7:23 say that to residents still working 30 hr straight

  • @krisbiturku4187
    @krisbiturku4187 Pƙed rokem +1

    I know this a one off but i worked 72 hours with my only breaks being when i got up to eat. This happened because my thesistimeframe changed suddenly and got placed 4 days earlier than expected. I got a 9.5/10 on the presentation and research. No caffe and no sleep for 3 days. This is extreme but it can work. Im have a masters in geoinformatics engineerig btw if anyone is wondering aobout what.

  • @stevenc2149
    @stevenc2149 Pƙed rokem

    nebula logo scared the shits out of me on my bass boosted headphones haha

  • @user-fh4uu2sd9j
    @user-fh4uu2sd9j Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

    10:04 peace, freedom, justice, freedom, and security to his new empire.

  • @pythonxz
    @pythonxz Pƙed rokem

    Where am I going to get bright outdoor light if I always wake up in darkness?

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Pƙed rokem

      There are some good “light therapy” lights on Amazon. Just aim for one that’s at least 10,000 Lux and sit in front of it in the morning for 10-30 mins if you can

  • @amypola5903
    @amypola5903 Pƙed rokem

    Im 4 years fully caffeine free. Spiritual work in the morning does just fine.

  • @pradeepkandasamy8687
    @pradeepkandasamy8687 Pƙed rokem

    guess you said exercise increases anxiety and depression too💀💀 .....kinda funny....and i love your content

  • @jamesruz6684
    @jamesruz6684 Pƙed rokem +3

    i mean i ruin my own productivity when i naturally wake up at 11 AM every morning-

    • @ZachHighley
      @ZachHighley  Pƙed rokem +6

      Just because you wake up late doesn’t mean you aren’t productive, I’ll have some videos on waking up early coming out soon

    • @jamesruz6684
      @jamesruz6684 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@ZachHighley oh i would love that. could you also please address further the problem with being able to wake up early but having no desire of actually getting off of bed to do things and instead just go back to bed? much love, thanks zach

    • @jamesruz6684
      @jamesruz6684 Pƙed rokem

      oh and also, the problem with waking up after a nice 8 hr sleep and still feeling sleepy a few hours later? thanks

  • @TYMECPranavShinde
    @TYMECPranavShinde Pƙed rokem

    May not be the view or comment but big fan here!!

  • @DevDunkStudio
    @DevDunkStudio Pƙed rokem +1

    Tip:
    Remove social media apps from your homescreen on your phone

  • @shinjiikari5174
    @shinjiikari5174 Pƙed rokem

    "I never sacrifice sleep [...] for a little bit of extra work or study time."
    Me, watching this at 01:36 o'clock, after staying up long working on a project: "Haha, I would nEVER-"

  • @ayushdev4834
    @ayushdev4834 Pƙed rokem

    human body and brain really adapts to anything capable of sitting and reading for 5 minutes to 50 to (1period of my class) 90 minutes and lifting 5 kg to 50 kg

  • @Melissa-yy2or
    @Melissa-yy2or Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    ❀❀❀

  • @zakriaahmad906
    @zakriaahmad906 Pƙed rokem +1

    Love ruined my productivity

  • @reeceosei5189
    @reeceosei5189 Pƙed rokem

    anyone else got a CZcams ad when he said take a break?

  • @guiltycrown3330
    @guiltycrown3330 Pƙed rokem

    hmm nice advice

  • @sieugiatri6740
    @sieugiatri6740 Pƙed rokem

    1 QuĂĄn tĂ­nh giáș„c ngủ
    1h khi vừa thức, nĂŁo váș«n chÆ°a nĂłng
    tốt nháș„t lĂ  sau 2 h đáșżn 4h khi vừa thức
    những người giáșŁi tốt nháș„t từ 2h đáșżn 4h khi vừa thức
    cortisol tiáșżp tỄc tăng khi ta vừa thức cho đáșżn khi đáșĄt đỉnh táșĄi một điểm nháș„t định, điểm nĂ y lĂ  khoáșŁng 30 đáșżn 40 phĂșt sau khi báșĄn thức dáș­y
    đỉnh, nháș­n thức cao hÆĄn khi đáșĄt Ä‘Æ°á»Łc điểm đó
    mĂ n hĂŹnh nhĂŹn lĂȘn 1 chĂșt or nhĂŹn tháșłng
    it váș­n động lĂ  hĂșt thuốc mới
    chuyển động, khĂŽng chỉ đứng hay ngồi
    sử dỄng ånh sång khÎng chính xåc

  • @Titanium6
    @Titanium6 Pƙed rokem +1

    Zack I have been talking to you through Whats App. I just wanted to make sure it wasnt somebody else impersonating you. I have no idea weather you are a millenial or Gen Z . If it was you who helped me with my videos I wanted to thank you from rhe bottom of my heart. Rarely do other CZcamsrs want to know the real me.

  • @sakurarara4725
    @sakurarara4725 Pƙed rokem

    3:01 but i need to look down to study....

  • @bridgetbadeaux3582
    @bridgetbadeaux3582 Pƙed rokem

    What if I wake up when it's still dark?

  • @lily_liya
    @lily_liya Pƙed rokem +2

    I'll draw you one-day ✹

  • @1980rlquinn
    @1980rlquinn Pƙed rokem

    The part about the screen is definitely wrong. Working at a screen that is directly across or, especially, up from you wrecks your eyes, drying them out more quickly and making them vulnerable to damage or need for corrective vision. Setting your monitor lower ensures your eyes stay mostly covered and moisturized. This info comes from optometrists.
    If you're having trouble staying alert in front of your screen, consider getting a fidget for your feet or a standing desk over a treadmill or cycle. In lieu of being able to afford such things, take frequent breaks to move and stretch and make sure you're drinking plenty of water or other hydrating fluids while working. And take CARE of your eyes!!

  • @FrostDrive
    @FrostDrive Pƙed rokem

    When your exhausted and have no motivation, just do what this guy does and think of your nations GDP!! GET UP. GO BE PRODUCTIVE FOR GDP!!

  • @xcodius5994
    @xcodius5994 Pƙed rokem

    I procrastinated watching this video.

  • @iNiiino
    @iNiiino Pƙed rokem +1

    Why is this man so handsome!?