I'm watching two years after you made this video on 9/23/20. Your information is timeless, your message is timeless. People twenty years from now will find it relevant too. Thanks for all that you do and share.
I want to write my book or at least finish writing my short story. I am lacking in motivation and always get distracted by apps. There’s also the fear of failure bc I love it so much.
This was a fantastic series. I love these under-10 minute videos. You have my full attention and the information actually goes directly into my brain instead of swirling through my ear like white noise. Hopefully, you'll make more of these shorter videos.
Really interesting video and late Happy Birthday wishes :) Loved this perspective of running towards the meaningful things (and was shocked by the text-message stuff! so weird!)
On point! The Willpower Instinct by Dr. Kelly McGonigal is a great book to learn how to retrain your brain. I used this technique to help my students understand why they procrastinate and how to teach yourself to get beyond it. Great LRC!
I'm retired, so my procrastination has definitely turned pro! I schedule 1 big, 2 medium or 3-4 small tasks per day. Sometimes I mix and match medium and small tasks. If something interrupts my schedule--I shift things around to make the tasks fit the new reality. I mean it's not like the task is going to go away if I don't get to it for a day or two.
Vickie, that sounds like a good plan. I am retired as well, and struggle with procrastination. But I have another issue to deal with. I have a chronic pain issue that often throws a big wrench into my day. I have to do all I can to keep the pain down, then work my day around it. I may do a chore, then rest, then do another. Sometimes I have to choose, for example, if I take a nice walk, I will not be able to do the rest of my housework. Or if I sit and practice my guitar for an hour, I will not be able to sit in front of my sewing machine today. It is always a toss up and a balance. I have gotten around this a bit by finding things I can do sitting in my recliner, that make me happy and productive without exacerbating the pain. For example, I can do hand sewing, or I can crochet hats for homeless people. I can just love on and talk to my rescued pets, or I can read a good book, or watch a video and think about minimalism. I can go thru a file and trash a bunch of stuff. Some days it is easier to sit in the chair and procrastinate, because I fear that doing things will put me in more pain. The most important thing probably is to not let it get me down, and just go with the flow. If my grandkids stop by, then I put other things aside and enjoy them. Life is such a balance act. I wish there was a speaker or writer that addressed this kind of issue, but I guess we all have to figure out what works best in our own lives. What is the purpose of being retired, are we supposed to just relax now, or just do things that make us happy? Are we supposed to be productive? I guess I am really questioning my purposes in life, which is not a bad thing. I don't seem to be able to just relax. I feel like I should be doing something. But the things I want to do are sometimes out of my grasp, because of this relentless pain. That is hard to accept. Am I doing enough by just being happy, taking care of myself, and trying to do a few good things for others, and the animals in my life that would be dead without me? If anyone knows of a book about this sort of thing, please tell me.
petmom ful, I agree. Everyone has to figure out what works for them as each person has different talents and abilities also lifestyle and family members. After 40+ years of working, I looked forward to getting up when I had enough sleep (no more alarm clock), drinking my coffee, and reading the paper each morning. And that is exactly what I do. I then plan my day around what needs to be done and what hubby has in mind for the day as well. I took sewing lessons last year, and I'm no better now at making clothes than I was in Junior High. So, I scratched that off my list. I do a bit of crochet now and then, mostly in the winter. I'm sorry to hear about your chronic pain issue. I also have a health problem, I had a stress heart attack 2 years ago and so I try very hard not to let things upset or stress me anymore. I also do a task or two and then sit down and rest for a while if needed. We have 2 rescue dogs that give me cuddles and love playtime. We also enjoy going out in the boat in nice weather. Hubby does most of the heavy lifting and cooking. I think we compliment each other pretty will with what we each can do. The bottom line for me is, we just do what we want to do when we want to do it. To me that is the essence of a good retirement. You can make it as busy or as laid back as you want.
Was that a Minimalist Gym that your Partner was wearing around her legs? Great video. I'm going to get up from the computer and get rid of some more possessions. Florida, USA.
Hi Joshua. How do you and Ryan stick to keeping things you enjoy to moderation (strategies)? For example, I love coffee and red wine. However, as hard as I try to limit them, I often end up going past my limits--2 cups of coffee and 2 glasses of red wine per day--often consuming up to 4 or 5 cups of coffee per day and 3 glasses of red wine as ways to cope with stress and career demands. Thank you! Warm regards, Stephen, Rocklin, CA
I'm a filmmaker, and I want to become a minimalist? Do you have any tips for digital minimalism and how to empty a macbook free from clutter when theres so much? and just any advice, also what do I do with my equipment if it brings me joy?
Just make sure when you are procrastinating a lot (even though you WANT to do all the things), that you are not in fact self sabotaging. Depending on the reasons for the self sabotage, this can get quie dangerous for your work life, for your personal life.
How do you spend your day? For example, I am suuuuper lazy after I come back from a full day at work, so Instagram or CZcams are just some ways of relaxing. Although I would like to do something more productive, I am just too tired to do something else.
What advice would you give to someone else who's on the opposite side of the tracks: so goal-focused that would hardly ever pay attention to anything else? I've worked on my birthday, forgot about husband's birthday & hardly got myself dragged out the house to a concert. I've just turned 24 and I've already run a business for 3 years... I should be having the time of my life, but I am so goal focused I perceive anything that is not work/goal related as meaningless, despite it being a passion (like reading - I love it, but I never have time for it...).
Hi. everytask I do I allow myself a 10 to 15 mins video. so watch more videos and keep the chores done and house clean. I apply this youtube technique on myself. Chores do not release Dopamin but youtube watching does.
My question is the following: I work irregular shifts in complex disability care and have a long (a total of 3/3,5 hour) commute to work. My job makes me either come home really late or makes me wake up really early and it just depends on the day. How do you block off time, when there's really no routine to my life and it is near impossible to built one?
I added this to my Watch Later and then burst out laughing 😂
Razaana Manuel omg same 😂
Razaana I think I love you 🤣😂🤣😂 My depression is winning right now but this made me laugh. Thank you 🙏
I'm watching two years after you made this video on 9/23/20. Your information is timeless, your message is timeless. People twenty years from now will find it relevant too. Thanks for all that you do and share.
Thanks for watching!
Under lockdown abroad in Malaysia am binging your videos to uplift my spirit. Watching your videos soothes my mind
Would you ever like to do a minimalist house tour? :-)
Happy b'day Joshua. You're a amazing person that inspire a lot of people to be better. I'm a huge fan of you 🖤
I've always wanted to procrastinate, but I never had the time.
That was a Joke! I thought it was obvious.
I am a planner and a plodder. Everything is done according
to the plan - even spontaneity.
Ha ha ha! Love it! 😂
Hahahaha
Andy Jacobs haha that’s the spirit!
I want to write my book or at least finish writing my short story. I am lacking in motivation and always get distracted by apps. There’s also the fear of failure bc I love it so much.
This was a fantastic series. I love these under-10 minute videos. You have my full attention and the information actually goes directly into my brain instead of swirling through my ear like white noise. Hopefully, you'll make more of these shorter videos.
I just love this guy! Great person!
wow, I so needed this right now!
Really interesting video and late Happy Birthday wishes :) Loved this perspective of running towards the meaningful things (and was shocked by the text-message stuff! so weird!)
On point! The Willpower Instinct by Dr. Kelly McGonigal is a great book to learn how to retrain your brain.
I used this technique to help my students understand why they procrastinate and how to teach yourself to get beyond it.
Great LRC!
Very good.
I saw this and I added it to watch later
And, happy birthday, Joshua! :)
Awesome thanks. I am SO going to schedule email time at work wow I might even get some stuff done 😁
I'm retired, so my procrastination has definitely turned pro! I schedule 1 big, 2 medium or 3-4 small tasks per day. Sometimes I mix and match medium and small tasks. If something interrupts my schedule--I shift things around to make the tasks fit the new reality. I mean it's not like the task is going to go away if I don't get to it for a day or two.
Vickie, that sounds like a good plan. I am retired as well, and struggle with procrastination. But I have another issue to deal with. I have a chronic pain issue that often throws a big wrench into my day. I have to do all I can to keep the pain down, then work my day around it. I may do a chore, then rest, then do another. Sometimes I have to choose, for example, if I take a nice walk, I will not be able to do the rest of my housework. Or if I sit and practice my guitar for an hour, I will not be able to sit in front of my sewing machine today. It is always a toss up and a balance. I have gotten around this a bit by finding things I can do sitting in my recliner, that make me happy and productive without exacerbating the pain. For example, I can do hand sewing, or I can crochet hats for homeless people. I can just love on and talk to my rescued pets, or I can read a good book, or watch a video and think about minimalism. I can go thru a file and trash a bunch of stuff. Some days it is easier to sit in the chair and procrastinate, because I fear that doing things will put me in more pain. The most important thing probably is to not let it get me down, and just go with the flow. If my grandkids stop by, then I put other things aside and enjoy them. Life is such a balance act. I wish there was a speaker or writer that addressed this kind of issue, but I guess we all have to figure out what works best in our own lives. What is the purpose of being retired, are we supposed to just relax now, or just do things that make us happy? Are we supposed to be productive? I guess I am really questioning my purposes in life, which is not a bad thing. I don't seem to be able to just relax. I feel like I should be doing something. But the things I want to do are sometimes out of my grasp, because of this relentless pain. That is hard to accept. Am I doing enough by just being happy, taking care of myself, and trying to do a few good things for others, and the animals in my life that would be dead without me? If anyone knows of a book about this sort of thing, please tell me.
petmom ful, I agree. Everyone has to figure out what works for them as each person has different talents and abilities also lifestyle and family members. After 40+ years of working, I looked forward to getting up when I had enough sleep (no more alarm clock), drinking my coffee, and reading the paper each morning. And that is exactly what I do. I then plan my day around what needs to be done and what hubby has in mind for the day as well. I took sewing lessons last year, and I'm no better now at making clothes than I was in Junior High. So, I scratched that off my list. I do a bit of crochet now and then, mostly in the winter. I'm sorry to hear about your chronic pain issue. I also have a health problem, I had a stress heart attack 2 years ago and so I try very hard not to let things upset or stress me anymore. I also do a task or two and then sit down and rest for a while if needed. We have 2 rescue dogs that give me cuddles and love playtime. We also enjoy going out in the boat in nice weather. Hubby does most of the heavy lifting and cooking. I think we compliment each other pretty will with what we each can do. The bottom line for me is, we just do what we want to do when we want to do it. To me that is the essence of a good retirement. You can make it as busy or as laid back as you want.
Yes. I have to make it more laid back than I want to, but we all have to deal with the hand that is dealt us.
Happy birthday!!!
Was that a Minimalist Gym that your Partner was wearing around her legs? Great video. I'm going to get up from the computer and get rid of some more possessions. Florida, USA.
These are just simple terabands, you can get them as a set with different elasticity. ☺
Yay nice to see Becks. :)
Can you make a video about 'focus '?
Totally agree with Beck's, if someone did that or even checked their phone they would be dumped like a hot potato.
What are your favourite books and where do you get that shelf ;)
I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHAT YOU READ!
I Don't Know Elisa looks like an ikea book shelf.
You guys are so cute! Lovely couple!
How did you leave corporate america? Meaning what were your transitions steps to your new life? Hope that makes sense. Thanks for what you do!
Happy belated birthday 🤗
Hi Joshua. How do you and Ryan stick to keeping things you enjoy to moderation (strategies)? For example, I love coffee and red wine. However, as hard as I try to limit them, I often end up going past my limits--2 cups of coffee and 2 glasses of red wine per day--often consuming up to 4 or 5 cups of coffee per day and 3 glasses of red wine as ways to cope with stress and career demands. Thank you!
Warm regards,
Stephen, Rocklin, CA
Happeeeeee birthday wishes!
I saw this notification, but I couldn't get around to watching it until now.
Happy belated birthday
I'm a filmmaker, and I want to become a minimalist? Do you have any tips for digital minimalism and how to empty a macbook free from clutter when theres so much? and just any advice, also what do I do with my equipment if it brings me joy?
I Give items that I am not using to other people on the planet that can use.
I would suggest "Digital Minimalism - How to simplify your online life" by Kraig Adams or maybe "Simple Ways to Declutter Your Phone" by Matt D'Avella
Just make sure when you are procrastinating a lot (even though you WANT to do all the things), that you are not in fact self sabotaging. Depending on the reasons for the self sabotage, this can get quie dangerous for your work life, for your personal life.
How do you spend your day? For example, I am suuuuper lazy after I come back from a full day at work, so Instagram or CZcams are just some ways of relaxing. Although I would like to do something more productive, I am just too tired to do something else.
What advice would you give to someone else who's on the opposite side of the tracks: so goal-focused that would hardly ever pay attention to anything else?
I've worked on my birthday, forgot about husband's birthday & hardly got myself dragged out the house to a concert. I've just turned 24 and I've already run a business for 3 years... I should be having the time of my life, but I am so goal focused I perceive anything that is not work/goal related as meaningless, despite it being a passion (like reading - I love it, but I never have time for it...).
What if you reach a point where you can't find anything you want to run into?
Really? txting during love making. I'm in my late 50's and not constantly attached to my phone as are young people.
That is ridiculous.
I just have to tidy up, but I watch this video instead :D
Hi. everytask I do I allow myself a 10 to 15 mins video. so watch more videos and keep the chores done and house clean. I apply this youtube technique on myself. Chores do not release Dopamin but youtube watching does.
You talk about procrastination but what advise can you give to people who have ADD??
I’m more of a get things done ✅ but my partner is a HUGE procrastinator!
I procrastinating watching this 😝
My question is the following: I work irregular shifts in complex disability care and have a long (a total of 3/3,5 hour) commute to work. My job makes me either come home really late or makes me wake up really early and it just depends on the day. How do you block off time, when there's really no routine to my life and it is near impossible to built one?
You got a dog😁
The perfect dog for a minimalist
I had to study that furry friend. I thought, " whoa, that guy is in a food coma" hahaha...
Unfortunately I run to my car to hide,cry and overeat... it happens daily :(