- Ironically, I left this video until the last minute.
So, we're off to a good start.
So, if you're anything like me,
sometimes you have a hard time just getting stuff done.
Like laundry, for example.
I know that I need to get it done,
but then again, I could just do it later.
And doesn't that just sound a whole lot better?
Well, to be honest, procrastination has been a habit of mine
that's been getting progressively worse lately,
so, I decided to look up how to stop it,
and I found some very helpful tips
that I decided to share with you guys.
So, if you have this problem, too, keep watching
because I'm about to give you some tips on
how to stop procrastinating.
The first thing to do is to create a to-do list.
Create a checklist of all the stuff you need to get done.
Most often, the reason that we don't start things
is because we get overwhelmed by all the stuff
that we have to get done.
But, you'll find that if you write things down,
you'll get a better grasp on exactly what you need to do.
Just make sure you only write down the important tasks.
Nothing unnecessary or trivial.
Just only the important ones.
The next step is finish the hard tasks first.
Finishing the hard tasks first
will give you that extra boost of energy that you need
to get the rest of the stuff done.
Just keep in mind it's really important
not to do it the other way around.
For example, say you need to fold your laundry,
cook dinner, clean the house, call your parents,
send mail, return Christmas presents,
get gas, get groceries,
and write a script for a YouTube video.
Make sure you do the YouTube video, first,
or you might find yourself up all night
trying to write that script,
but you'll be so sleep-deprived
that you won't be able to make it funny.
(lullaby music)
Okay, onto the next one.
Next is to create a timed work frenzy.
You're going to want to set a period of time,
say for example, ten minutes,
where you dedicate it to nothing but pure work.
This will help you to focus and mentally prepare you
to get the things done.
Also what's likely to happen is,
not only will you work for those ten minutes,
but you'll probably work past your goal.
If you need a boost, try having a coffee or an energy drink.
However, I can't legally recommend any other stimulant,
especially not meth.
You might get your work done,
but there's some unintended side effects.
My work is done, but I've got so much energy left.
I think I might go for a run.
(laughter)
(creepy music)
- [Voiceover] Ride of the snake.
- Pretty lamb is pretty.
The next step is to remove all distractions.
By far your biggest enemy to getting things done
are distractions.
It's too easy to put things off
by checking Facebook or Twitter, or Google+.
(laughs)
Nobody checks Google+.
You'll find that once you're in the zone,
there isn't much that can distract you.
Eugene, what are you doing?
- Just putting that theory to the test, big man.
You failed.
- And finally, don't be a perfectionist.
If you wait for the perfect conditions,
perfect timing, perfect everything,
you'll never start.
Finish the task you're on,
and if you're happy with it,
move on to the next.
It's important not to nitpick over small details.
It's okay to make some mistakes.
I mean, you're only human, mistakes are inevitable.
Even at your job.
And if they don't get that,
then maybe you don't belong there.
Even if they fire you, who cares?
You were never appreciated anyways.
Never even paid you good.
Just, you like doing YouTube videos,
so just go do that anyways.
Just a bunch of poopheads.
Bunch of poopheads in their cubicles
doing their poopy work.
They stink.
And what was with that guy with the lazy eye?
Always staring at you with his lazy eye back and forth.
One eye at the computer screen, one eye at you,
like a lizard, just back and forth,
back and forth, (crying) poopy lizard face poop.
So, uh, yeah, don't be a perfectionist.
So, yeah, anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed this video.
I hope you found these tips useful.
If you wanna add me to Facebook and Twitter,
the links to those will be in the description,
along with all my other social networking sites,
and I will see you guys next Saturday
with a brand new video.
Peace.
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And if you've already done those things,
then, I'm not gonna lie.
I'm probably gonna go eat something,
maybe have a drink.
Procrastinate a little bit before editing this video,
so, yeah, I should probably follow my own advice.
So, hopefully you got more out of this video than I did.
Goodbye, now!