Does Routine Kill Freedom? | My 14-Day Experiment 

Yes these are the type of videos most of us loved about you lol

To be fair, the lack of routine is not necessarily the lack of order. You can intuit when you must do stuff to be able to focus exclusively on work or exclusively on recreation. Routine = Structure, but No routine isn't necessarily no structure

This is the kind of video that made me start watching your videos. I started watching your videos about two years ago and I haven’t stopped since. You’re my favorite RU-vidr and I hope you progress even further in RU-vid ✌🏼

This video is in the core of this channel. Discussing the problems of a one-man-company trying to make a meaningful and honest-to-self contribution to the world and oneself. Great cinematography, fast-paced storytelling and not a second wasted watching this one. Thanks.

I live on a daily basis between having a routine from M to F, and then not having anything planned for Saturday and Sunday. This two days I feel depressed and like a failure, without enjoying the "freedom" I earned during the week. Thank you, this has opened my eyes on how I might enjoy my free time: actually planning for something instead of numbing my brain because "I am resting". This might seriously help me with depression!

Yes you're back! This type of video was always my favorite of yours. It's what made your channel one of the best on RU-vid. Please keep them coming!

I did the same thing, but I didn't plan anything. I used to follow a daily routine and had a work schedule. However, something tragic happened, and I fell out of my routine for a year now. and Now, I feel useless and lazy, even though I'm working and making money . I spend my days watching videos playing games .... , feeling like I'm wasting time. After watching your video, I realized. wait a minute! I was happier with a routine because I felt productive and closer to my goals. Having a routine in life isn't as dull as some think , but it helps me understand myself and improve each day.

If you have kids, the routine becomes more ingrained and before you know it, you'll really see what "woah that went by fast" can mean. Thanks for another great video! - I tried playing in it in the background while working but alas got no work done :)

This video perfectly captured the issues I had in the past year and I think is a must watch for any student out there struggling with the freedom one has in this part of life. I really did make the same experiences you describe: When I have a lot on my plate and a routine, I get way more done, feeling more productive and can actually enjoy my freetime. When I do not have all this, I can do more leisure activities, but I cannot actually enjoy them or feel bad that I did. Also, enjoying leisure activities and doing smaller tasks while the big ones keep laying around did not make me feel like I accomplished anything. For me, the hardest part still is to find a middleground between no routine and strict routine. Because questioning your routine everyday takes a lot of willpower away. At the same time it is hard to follow a routine when the only one holding you accountable in the shortrun is yourself. The-no-routine-time went on to an extent where the lack of routine effected my psychological well-being, I was questioning myself and my ability to acomplish ANYTHING and wondered how I did it before. Now, I really want to stick to a routine again, because I felt actually better and only avoided it because of the fear of 'life rushing by'. But then again - life rushing by while one is enjoying it, is not that bad.

One of your best episodes ever. Useful content, great editing, some humor. Well done

I have ALWAYS had problems procrastinating. I totally understand why the life of no routine wasn't all it's cracked up to be. I feel if I had zero routine anxiety over things I should be doing and depression might follow. Yet, I am not so disciplined with time management to follow such a strict schedule with lists and allocated time for every little task either, that would drive me MAD! For me I think the key is to list things I NEED to do and things I'd LIKE to do, but this might be weekly rather than daily. That gives me at least a little structure but also the freedom to do things or not depending on mood and energy etc. Fantastic video Jonne, always an inspiration 😊

Watching this video was my scheduled rest today. If I insert 2 or 3 short free time into my strict routine I feel that is allowed, and it still can be a highly productive day for me. You can only STOP working but never DONE with it in my opinion. Thank you for the great video.

You are really back! That kind of videos its why i suscribed!

I have watched u for ages and ur style of video is incredible. These videos capture ur obsessive desire to find that balanced joy and adventure. These are inspiring and realistic and just wanted to say thx for producing this awesome Content.

damn just realized why sport and video games are so good as a free time, rules + goals + challenge. Thanks for the great and fun video !

I really really needed that. I struggle so hard with my master thesis right now, I have no daily or weekly structure, procrastinate a lot and it makes me depressed. Will structure my days now! Thank you :)

I'm happy to see another video that focusses on you. Your productive but funny spirit is the reason we're here. Keep up the good work Jonne. 😎👍

Great one, love when you do vids like this. I think it’s like with everything, a balance is best. Cheers mate and thanks for this one, really cheered me up 😊🙏🏻

Dude, it was sooooo good!!! This video is very revealing. Opens the subject very well!! Cinematography when you are lying on the floor in despair and the camera is spinning above you - brilliant !!

You are amazing. The balance is the key !

Amazing video! This topic really strikes home for me. It's funny how telling ourselves that a week off of a schedule is going to be sooo liberating, when in the end it just turns out to be a mush of random things that are neither fully productive nor fully enjoyable. What struck me the most is the quote from deep work, that freetime is actually harder to be shaped into something that can be enjoyed. This is SO true! Never really thought about it but damn that's an eye opening statement... I too end up not knowing what to do when i have my free-time during a structured day of work. I'll make sure I put more thought into not only planning my worktime but also my freetime. Love this content, thanks Jonne!

Youre a legend. Soon youll have 1m subscribers if you keep up with the quality of your videos

"And when you realize that you can start focusing on the things that actual matter" *selfieshot of otilie and you* big love. 16:53

Love the final summary 😂

Loved it! ❤

absolutely incredible video. Thank you for this!

You could try "monk mode". Predefined period of time (1-6 months), full discipline, strict rules, no distractions, ...

This was actually a valuable content. I thank you for that.

You're backkkkkkkk!!! Yes!!! Love this content!!

I can see you're trying to experiment with videos. You've got this. I wish you the best!🙏🏻🎊

😊 love this video! I don't follow strict routines but I do notice that I don't get anything important done when I work from home instead of going to the office, even though I save an hour of commute. I also think that no matter what kind of routine you are doing, in order to get work done you have to start doing the work. Doesn't matter if you wake up at 5 or 9 or if you meditate or not. And I agree that it's often difficult to enjoy free time, especially now in winter when all sunshine hours are during your Work-Time and you are just exhausted by the end of the day. Maybe it would help to have some kind of list with free time activities that take weather, mood, energy level etc into consideration

amazing video! I truly believe in structured schedule and found that making "dopamine map" helps me enjoy my free time more, just writing down what makes me happy and specificate how much time I need to do it andbased of that choose what to do with my free time

What an absolutely SMASHING video!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it. So fun, entertaining and insightful. You are so talented! 🙌

I used to design routines but then I would feel disappointed about myself for not sticking to them. I was overplanning too. Too many goals at the same time. Now I just plan weekly goals. Everyday I choose the goals I want to work on, keeping the big picture in mind. I don't want a predictable life, I like to surprise myself. Repetitive days are bo-ring. At the end of the week I review how many goals I actually accomplished, and try to do better planning the week after. It's been a month I do this system. I used to plan twice as much as I could actually do. Now I only overplanned by 10%... I'm pretty proud. Getting better. I also did a yearly goals thing, on a 30-page word document... with a coach. It helped me figure out my priorities. I may revise those priorities in the future, but at least it's a starting point. Like you said : having strictly 0 routine means that everything is important equally. It's too overwhelming for the mind, it's actually tiring.

I’d love to see a video on what activities you do to thrive in the dark cold winter months.

Thank you for showing this

Would be really interesting to have like an overview about the cost of moving places. Like rent/house-price etc. Keep up the awesome vids. You deserver so much more attention and subs IMO !

Bro I cannot express how much I love your videos. 👌🏽

Awesome video and congrats on 200K!

Love these videos from you!

OK that's it, I need to start working on a routine. Great video, eye opening!!

Wow and just like that he explained my life,well the first half of the video that is and why I kept on feeling tired even though I havent done much,anyway thank you ❤

your videos are always a highlight for me. Great insights.

This is what I've been feeling for years since I started working for myself. Some weeks I feel so fulfilled, and most weeks I feel like every day went by with a blend of half-assed work, extending long into the evening. As a videographer, the waking up overexposed line got me laughing so hard 😂

Very interesting video 💪🏼👏

Thanks for the video, I didn’t even watch the first part, but it just killed me how many times I nodded my head and said “yeah, it’s exactly the same for me.” Now it’s so obvious why things haven’t been going well for me for the last two months, but without outside eyes, perhaps I wouldn’t have seen the light soon. Thanks again.

Really interesting, funny and masterfully edited video once again! Keep em comming 🙃

I love it. I live every video, but this is kind of amazing

Wow! This is really well made

Love your content bro

Great job man that was a whole research project turned into a fun mini documentary. It was cinematic

So have you figured out your "perfect" combination of both? Your resume in the end states exactly what I think of strict routines but just as in your first week, without the routines I don't get enough stuff done and feel guilty a lot of times for not working more. I'd love to see your solution to that :) Love your videos!

Excellent video!

Love it🤓❤️

Uitstekend video, Jonne! I just knew you must be Dutch listening to you. Thank you for creating your own life laboratory so that I don't have to go through the emotional torment of a routine-free or a routine-dominant week. LOL I know that I need structure...but not too much structure. And, I'm learning to enjoy free time without guilt. Bedankt!

Incredible valuable video for me as a student with lots of free time on my hands

Thanks for organizing my thoughts of the last two months. Saves me a third🙌

This is such a great video. Made me laugh and was usueful at the same time. Love the content : )

Yeah, that’s kind of videos we are all here for

I guess, as with most things in life, a happy medium is the answer :) At least I feel good with having some structure but no rigid routine. I like to adjust my structure to how I feel that day, how my energy levels are etc.

Really good video, thank you

Some very interesting reflections Jonne! Thanks for sharing them. Also: I love the idea of "you're only allowed to work with the electricity you've generated yourself"! :)

I was wondering if it was in Sweden because of the lake then I saw "Flyttlåda" on one of the box and a Lindahls Kvarg yogurt in the kitchen. TJENA KOMPIS ! 🇸🇪

Nice video bro 😊🤞

Great vids

Love it

Great video! For a conclusion thought: try a RPM system- it’s a result focused, purpose driven, massive action plan Great for being productive, but not to run in circles of a routine. 😊

Great video Jonne, really interesting to follow you on the weeks and hear your thoughts on this topic!

Your videos are soooooo good!!!!!!!1

it s important to already have a routine, and to know the one that corresponds...

Amazing video

I like having a bit of structured/ semi unstructured well, during the end of the week/weekends. Also should work on learning more Swedish because Julkalendern’ stats next month.

Hi! I've seem some people with that band that you have on your wrist, what is that? Thanks!

This is and oddly perfectly timed video.

this is what I am stuck on in my personal life, what am I to do with all this free time? I am not happy with it all. I find it easier to work more and have less free time. but i am trying to learn/figure out a way to deal with larger amounts of free time

This is a good video maybe one day I will organize my time

That's a good idea for a video. Creating your own energy for a week.

I love and hate that I know exactly the video you were laughing at watching 12:52

Relatable "running in circles *

How do I know what my routine should be

6:30 I think the water even acts like a magnifying glass and burns the grass😅 so yes you should water it in the evening 😄

Yet another banger

Discipline equals freedom. -Jocko Wiilink

Great video! For the record, still really happy to see variety on the channel, but I understand views will dictate videos since everyone has gotta eat. One point I’d disagree with: you don’t need to “earn” a trip to swim in a lake with your partner. I know this thinking is normal about everything, but it’s a touch dangerous imho. While you can enjoy free time more when your work life is squared away, I think it’s problematic to think of needing to earn it. Take care!

Loved the video! Could you please tell me what you're wearing on your wrist at 7:04?

Thats it duuude

What happened with the mental models? Did you finish learning them?

Do you need caffeine if you had enough sleep? Proper sleep could be part of your routine too :) sometimes we underestimate the amount of hours we actually need to sleep

First part is my life haha

I completely live my life like week 1...

Do you want to go on a 3 day camping trip?

5:59 this is exactly how my brain is all the time, Yes I am ultra creative, but there is no possible way for me to act on everything i'm thinking up.

Its scary the fact that there is people living their lives with out a routin😢

Did you make this video with already a conclusion in mind? I wonder if you haven't read the books you mentioned, would you have done more productive tasks even without a routine?

Suuuuuuper

Berilliant!

Absolutly based !

We definitely need a video about a work week with only self produced electiricity.☝️ 4:10

Where have you been all my life 🥹🥹🥹

How about routine alternating with no routine? Day on day off…