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A tip I came across a few years ago that has really helped me is to keep a notepad next to me as I work so I can write down the thoughts that pop up while I work but will be a distraction -- for example, if I remember I need to pay a bill, I write that down instead of stopping my work flow to pay that bill before I forget. Hopefully that'll help some of you guys too!
I recently learned this. The video/person compared it to some kind of book a character used in Harry Potter. I've never read the books so I don't know who. I do know it has been great for keeping me on task, though!
I do this too! I label the sticky note next to me ; “PARKING LOT” So to mentally park those thoughts and get back to later. Forgot who I learn this from hmmm probably Matt D or something lol
Torque von Thorne no, they’re so tedious and usually repetitive because teachers can’t find anything else to give us. it makes sense though because if we were actually at school there are so many other options like lectures and class discussion which isn’t easy at this time, so they just give us something to do that doesn’t necessarily help me learn. it’s so annoying
Lets Recap: 1:28 Set an Intention - just 3 or so key things to accomplish 3:10 Eliminate Distractions 9:22 Reduce the Resistance - break down daunting tasks into smaller tasks, only commit to working for a short time, etc.
Your 'B Roll' is really excellent. I don't know how you do it. You must have a great team around you. While your content is always solid, it's your ability to present your ideas with those extra video snippets that's the icing on your cake.
The timer is a really good thing. 30 minute work sessions are just perfect for me, not really scary and also healthier than sitting for a long time and getting tired
But it is most difficult thing in world You can understand any equation if you are focused but problem is it separating your self from useless internet is near impossible task
1% Rule Log for this video: - Focused on learning how to add in a bit of skit comedy, inspired by UpIsNotJump (ru-vid.com/show-UCFLwN7vRu8M057qJF8TsBaA). As with the addition of voice-over segments, the idea here is to mix things up occasionally throughout the video in order to keep the energy high. - Scripting and writing - this is one of most tightly scripted videos I've made (to accommodate the skits). - Sound design - experimented with automating the parameters of the reverb in the intro in order to make it change over time. What is the 1% Rule? Essentially, it's the idea that you should aim to get 1% better with each piece of work you do, instead of pressuring yourself to create "perfect" work. Over time, these 1% improvements add up as long as you're consistent. More info, along with my journal for all videos, here: thomasjfrank.com/my-1-rule-journal/ P.S. - I put up another video with a bonus tip on Instagram today. Check it out here: instagram.com/tomfrankly P.S. #2 - if you'd like a focus timer with some additional motivation built in, check out the huge Study With Me crossover I did with Matt D'Avella, Sara Dietschy, Ali Abdaal, and more: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Puy3vlRfsig.html
I'm in the process of starting up a business that will likely have me working from home majority of the time and I've been stressing with how hard it is to actually do work in my own home. Thank you good sir!
Man the beginning felt like I was watching a move, and LOVED this one.. as far as I'm concerned there's never been a better time to double down and stay focused while most people just lope around and watch netflix all day, lets get it guys.. time to build our empires!! 💪🤑🔥
I’ve been sick for 2 days and have piled up work since I got to work from home. I’m usually a straight A student but I plan to use this for even college if I have to work from a dorm or such.
Thomas, I have a great problem focusing right now, lost almost all natural sleep, anxiety with whatever's going on in the world, long term and sometimes immediate fear of losing my job, things are really tough for me. In fact, I am writing this just after watching your video, in the tacit hope that you can help. I am tired, and need sleep, and have to work, but the panic is just too much to deal with. Not a good place to be, mate.
1:21 Yeah - like Chuck-E-Cheese - with the Grandkids out of school for Covid - 19 precautions - my work space is like Chuck-E-Cheese 7:31 I need you to do a program on "how to" work the notification selections on my phone. 8:33 I need something to block out when the kids decide to pick a fight with each other - usually seems to happen when I am on an important phone call - hey... maybe this is that novelty thing you were talking about earlier. 12:48 I do this with the kids study assignments - if they have a hundred arithmetic problems, I get them to focus on ten. Good stuff today - short, but very useful. In fact short worked better for me today, the kids haven't yet discovered I'm not in the room with them ! Thanks.
Hey Thomas, Im beginning my work from home journey on August 7th. This is the first video on this subject I have watched. I need to stay focused and on track while working from home. Thank you for the advice.
Sound advice for those working from home during the pandemic. It is important to start off every day with a clear mind so you can take on your daily tasks with clarity.
Three intentions Eliminate distractions (turn off internet/phone off) Small intentions for each work session Set a timer (reasonable chunk) Work to instrumental music
Hey Mr. Frank, I just subscribed and I wanted to tell you why and what led me to do it. Right now my life has been constantly miserable and I have a serious case of student fatigue or burnout because I’ve been constantly failing in my classes to the point of almost on the verge of getting removed from college. Your videos have at least stopped me from thinking about constantly wanting to quit college, binge drink alcohol, and smoke vape products like a chain-smoker. I plan to use your advice in my life tomorrow to see if I can get my work done for my classes and salvage my classes.
When I need to sit down to work, I think I'll turn off my internet. I never thought of doing that. Even as a website designer, I can do the work, then turn on the connection and "Update Website X, Y and Z". That would cut out the distractions. It would also mean that watching your videos would be a reward!
I just finished reading Good Habits, Bad Habits by Wendy Wood and some of the things you say about eliminating distractions reminds me of Wendy's advice on removing friction in your environment. The reality is that for majority of us at home, we have not optimised our system to function efficiently to be productive outside of our typical workplace. The idea of 1% or incremental improvement seems like the route with the highest chance of success and the least amount of resistance. Thanks for sharing, always enjoy your content :)
Very helpful vid. Definitely plan to implement some ideas. Exercise is also very important. If you're indoors most of the day, that's probably one of the reasons why you can't focus.
I gotta say, after watching your channel for about a year now the quality and production of these videos has improved so much! I mean, angles and different locations as well as lighting etc. has upped the quality of your videos immensely. I’m no expert but wow! I love the work and progress :)
How I keep my focus without getting distracted. 1. I do not check my phone or emails in the morning. I take my journal or whiteboard and write three important task for the day. 2. Then I exercise, fill myself with energy, later meditate. 3. My ritual is to brew some good coffee and go through my notes, this is essential to set the pace, so that I can strategies to tackle my task for the day. 4. I do not change places, I find it resistive. I do not time bound myself, as it’s more resistive for me. 5. I just have a simple notion that if I cannot complete 50% of my task by morning than at noon, I will do it, or before going to bed. 6. I found active recall and spaced repetition works wonders.
I love the ongoing Idiocracy references, I heard 1-2 in another video, and I thought it was just a flyby, but they keep comin'... love it.
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Watches video while working, feels motivated to get focussed, gets to the end, brilliant ad starts, ooh wow, I'm going to check out brilliant now, then I'll work...
i procrastinate alot at homeand never get any chores done, and i stil dont know why but this video does help me think about what is actually distracting me and finding ways to overcome those distractions. i dont work from home but once im home i dont want to work, and i dont like that. i been trying to fix that. this helps. thank you.
Step 1: turn on airplane mode Step 2: sit cozily in yr work area Step3: LAUNCH THAT PHONE on a soft surface multiple feet away. Where you cannot see Yw :)
Most of the WHF advice videos I see give the same old advice over and over. This is new to me and legitimately helpful (not to mention timely). Thanks.
It's not often I pause a RU-vid video midstream to start it over so I can grab my journal and take notes. My ability to stay focused while working from home has deteriorated to the point of nonexistence.
Really great stuff! Totally agree with the Distraction Blocker tip! Use a lot of these to avoid distractions when working on my stuff or creating my videos. The resistance to starting is so real too!
you are just great at your work.beautiful editing,really helpful advices and funny jokes to make us not being stressed out about being productive.you are the proof of your advices really does work👌🏻
Ive been watching your channel since you have started. Listened to almost every podcast as well. Thanks for the content. It has helped bring order in my very chaotic world many times.
In my opinion, working from home doesn’t really change ones productivity. I think it just makes the reality of our lack of productivity that much more obvious.
i think it depends. For example if ur a student and u learn primarly by hearing and following along in the structured classes ur most likely less productive at home and more productive in school.
Lev Win There’s a lot to be said for the environment and focus, I don’t disagree with that. But I think the environment highlights the bigger problem, our individual inability to focus. What do you think?
I disagree. Having structure and required tasks (ie going to class, volunteering, working at an internship/job etc) encourages productivity because you learn to plan the rest of your day around required tasks. I was extremely productive as a student but with all this extra flexibility is has been DIFFICULT. I went from working 9-10 hours a day, completely maxing out my productivity since I didn't have access to my room, bed, nor distracting family members, to struggling to work 4 hours consistently. Idk what made me think working from home would be easier. If I could even just go to a library things would be much easier. This is frustrating.
Me: *Watches this video* My brain: That was a productive task. Now time for some break. Me: *Goes back to gaming* Thomas: *YOU'RE DIGUSTING* , do whatever you want, i Am NoT yOuR dAd
