An End to Procrastination | Archana Murthy

An End to Procrastination | Archana Murthy | TEDxMarcusHighSchool

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7 жыл бұрын

Humans are all united by a force greater than joy, sorrow, and love... procrastination. Contrary to the humorous picture our popular culture paints, avoidance of work is a serious issue. Surveys suggest that 85-95% of students encounter problems directly related to procrastination. As a teenager, all-too-familiar with this torrid cycle of stress, anxiety, and depression, Archana Murthy presents an insightful cure to one of society’s greatest ills. Through personal reflection, Archana suggests that the cure to procrastination is a springboard for a greater journey that is better navigated with others.
Archana Murthy is a student of Marcus High School but also of life. She learns Indian classical music and dance but loves any and all art. She believes that art, science, and spirituality are often interchangeable. This is her first TEDx talk.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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@snigdhaawasthi2725 7 жыл бұрын

I think she deserves a better audience.

@mzenji 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my god, does she ever?

@priteshdesai3 5 жыл бұрын

You cant just appreciate things...that's it..

@jawad13kh 5 жыл бұрын

You right, shes so active, i love her. But the audience likes a zombie

@tuxmode 5 жыл бұрын

I think it's the noise cancellation that's blocks the sorrounding noise.

@riyasawant5436 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect

@adeltata7457 7 жыл бұрын

That crowd was procrastinating on laughing

@TheCandice03shawn 5 жыл бұрын

LOL I SWEAR LOL

@Sam-hd5yg 4 жыл бұрын

Crowd sleeping

@edwardfitzgerald3877 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe because they are trying to focus and learn someting and they understand this is not a stand up comedy routine.

@jcvp2493 Жыл бұрын

It was bit funny

@pritam2012 7 жыл бұрын

wow she is giving a ted talk to zombies..

@m7md_m7md 6 жыл бұрын

pritam 🤣🤣

@user-su1xy6fi4u 5 жыл бұрын

Pritam (LOL)

@digipak07 3 жыл бұрын

No it is because all have seen a way better talk on the same subject by Tim Urban

@dreamypurrz 2 жыл бұрын

@@digipak07 but shes not that bad u know

@asifrahman60 4 ай бұрын

I have to agree. She was excellent at presenting despite lack of reaction from the audience

@mustafaravda5197 6 жыл бұрын

Inspite of getting no reaction or response from the audience she continued with the same energy and smile. Mad respect for her. Bravo to you girl.

@shaandhillon9241 7 жыл бұрын

Who else is procastinating watching this video.. :/

@covenant_place 7 жыл бұрын

Shaan Dhillon 🤣🤣

@kathleenguevara 7 жыл бұрын

Are you outside my window?

@kathleenguevara 7 жыл бұрын

Plot Twist: He is also Santa Claus.

@fatmanusser7846 6 жыл бұрын

think about how good it'll feel when you can watch this again in the future after having finished all your work and scoff at your past self who am i kidding i need to listen to my own advice

@RebelionFiscal 6 жыл бұрын

guys, stop sharing your procrastination-provoking anxiety onto others.

@darkeco 7 жыл бұрын

The audience is procrastinating from being alive.

@m7md_m7md 6 жыл бұрын

DarkEco they are Manikins 🤣

@ClearBlueSky1 5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@ashiash5595 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@keeyax6 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@YOGINIO 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@AntonVeliTajan 7 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many of us are procrastinating by watching incredibly important and lifechanging TED videos...

@alozzzy1213 4 жыл бұрын

Don't. Go. There. ;)

@GabrielMoreira-dp2gm 4 жыл бұрын

It was actually useful

@glawrk2861 3 жыл бұрын

Shut up, this is too important to ignore.

@tiny7_266 3 жыл бұрын

that’s me LMAO

@peoplearepeople4998 2 жыл бұрын

lmao god

@verticostate 7 жыл бұрын

good talk, tough crowd..

@Jordi_Plays 7 жыл бұрын

I was just about to say the same.

@Baby27Blue 7 жыл бұрын

verticostate yeah, they all looked so judgmental and mean.

@zodiacfml 7 жыл бұрын

There is noise from crowd but the mic is not picking it up well.

@PacificNWGrl 7 жыл бұрын

verticostate no doubt I can't imagine looking into those faces

@Momma_AL 6 жыл бұрын

verticostate could be interpreted as a tough crowd or maybe they were just taking it all in. Then again does it matter? What did YOU get from it?

@AlfredEssa 5 жыл бұрын

I study procrastination. I am super impressed by this talk, not just on the topic of procrastination (which is excellent) but the style of her talk. Lot of substance packed in. Heads and shoulders above most TedTalks by “professional” speakers. She is brilliant!

@Melosmom 2 жыл бұрын

The style is extremely authentic 👌

@phamthianhtho207 2 жыл бұрын

Can you share with me your knowledge about procrastination ? Im a procrastinator for many years. I got depression too. Im seeking foe an answer

@phamthianhtho207 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alfred

@georgeciobotaru2346 7 жыл бұрын

I procrastinate because I have too much to do, so I do nothing and just watch some ted talks on youtube

@melindalancaster9648 6 жыл бұрын

George Ciobotaru agree...lol

@kashmiri_girl551 6 жыл бұрын

George Ciobotaru I am also on your boat

@syedsuhaibarshmalik1358 5 жыл бұрын

I am sailing the same boat

@FriendlyEwok101 4 жыл бұрын

Start small ,with the most easy and pleasent task then progress and follow up...make priorization task

@theelysianone6033 4 жыл бұрын

George, I feel you. The burden seems too horrifying that even the thought of getting it done with bit by bit is scary.

@GSourceCode 6 жыл бұрын

End to Procrastination Algo: 1. Set the goal 2. Be Positive 3. Acknowledge and reflect on feelings 4. Feel Grateful 5. Record talk greatly delivered, problem analysed in depth, good solution proposed. Thanks a lot. From a chronic procrastinator.

@luzmilitaaa 3 жыл бұрын

Archana: “Say it with me...” audience: *silent* I feel so bad for her.

@osamudazai5089 3 жыл бұрын

There's no camera angle on cooperating, so we know already what happened.

@Sarah-nb9mx 2 жыл бұрын

When? Time stamp?

@claudiavarcor6275 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sarah-nb9mx 5:50

@fastdollar1 7 жыл бұрын

Very vibrant speaker- she's def going places

@richspizzaparty 7 жыл бұрын

I think the crowd is so quiet because they're speechless, she's better than most speakers twice her age

@samlee2562 6 жыл бұрын

..or no audience mic 😂

@MyTITIR 6 жыл бұрын

She deserved a better audience

@arjunkrish9435 5 жыл бұрын

indian audience are like that

@marta7635 3 жыл бұрын

they better be 🥰🔪🔪

@Melosmom 2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree.

@ankyangga5190 7 жыл бұрын

when you're watching a video about how to stop procastination but you are in a deadline so you were just procastinating by watching this video

@pushkarsingh2536 6 жыл бұрын

Anky Angga, yes i am, my exam is after 5 days and i studied only 20% of my syllabus

@viviceilo2051 6 жыл бұрын

And i have so much work to do...in...uh.. 8 hours.

@learnerboy7479 7 жыл бұрын

Five Guidelines : 1: Set Goals 2: Be Positive 3: Aknowlegement of your feeling or your actions 4: Be greatfull 5: Record What Happend In a day "Don't Procrastinate"

@cheesehead65 4 жыл бұрын

then procrastinate during these guidelines

@saeedanwar4060 4 жыл бұрын

Can I procrastinate the vdeo by looking at your comment?

@ayushibhalerao98 3 жыл бұрын

What we do in 3th step??

@YoAbdi 3 жыл бұрын

It’s u again xD

@hughmann1927 3 жыл бұрын

Also delete emotional attachment, become a psychopath :) yay

@frankconde6051 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, I clicked on this thinking it wasn't gonna help much (ie, to procrastinate). To my surprise, I've never heard of this stuff before. And I'm always looking for ways to rewire myself. I've written down the 5m method and will tape it up by my desk :) Thank you so much!!

@EatYourVegs 7 жыл бұрын

Frank Conde How did it work out for you at the end?

@123jo321be123 6 жыл бұрын

did it work

@scottsheffield6474 4 жыл бұрын

Have you taped it by your desk yet?

@sahilmasood7518 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe he procastrinate on taping

@madddmixxx Жыл бұрын

She believes in herself and what she is saying ... That's what made her to continue with same charisma from start till end ...🎉🎉🎉

@AnandJ 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! 3 things that have helped me: 1. Read the book "The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield. This books also references the quote from the Bhagwad Gita. 2. Write down Long-term, short-term and daily goals 3. Use the 'Pomodoro' technique. Break down large tasks into intervals of 25 minutes. In my experience, procrastination often occurs because of feeling overwhelmed by a big task. By breaking down a big task into smaller tasks, it makes it easier to take action.

@nidhikadere5208 7 жыл бұрын

Underdog Strength thank you

@AnandJ 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ! :)

@videoswhoa 7 жыл бұрын

thank you.

@awesomederrber270 6 жыл бұрын

@lady3aj 6 жыл бұрын

Great speaker!!! Great talk!!

@scarl3 7 жыл бұрын

Archana, you're one of the best speakers I've heard, you look sincere. It was a good choice to keep going in spite of the audience

@Ruuu13 Жыл бұрын

She's an amazing speaker ✨ and deserves more humourous and alive audience

@wachiramrm3925 7 жыл бұрын

Crowd so stingy with them positive reactions. Give some feedback you bunch of mutes.

@availanila 4 жыл бұрын

Did she accidentally give a TED talk at a funeral/vigil?

@MemeNiche 6 жыл бұрын

she is so bright and spoke so well also in front of a dead audience is so remarkable

@Alexa-zg2cz 7 жыл бұрын

A very enthusiastic public speaker. Keep up the good work!

@mzenji 6 жыл бұрын

Not half as enthusiastic as her audience, I mean they are just soooooooooo excited right?

@nicholastanton8404 7 жыл бұрын

maybe the crowds unengaged silence stems from their jealousy.. because she's great!

@sfex9 7 жыл бұрын

It's the first time I hear of chronic procrastination being associated with fear of commitment. This may actually be helpful. I have both, but I never thought they could be related.

@gabbylvesyu 2 жыл бұрын

Omg this explains so much , thank you for this

@lukedennis8034 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like she’s giving the sound test the day before and the audience hasn’t arrived yet

@Agyani_21 3 жыл бұрын

zombies audience 😂😂

@AlpacaRenee Жыл бұрын

That was a rough room! Excellent job young lady! I’m impressed with your public speaking ability.

@grimmitachi 4 жыл бұрын

“One must do action without any expectation of the fruit of the action.” One must do work without expecting the reward or a fear of consequences The work should be done with no emotion in any external factors

@rammmukul 7 жыл бұрын

Is she talking to a wall?

@scarl3 7 жыл бұрын

people don't value her, is it beacause she is different?

@ShadowBoxer 7 жыл бұрын

No. Lack of appreciation when the value is obvious is always because they/ the other people are different. For example a group of average or below people facing an above average person. Or maybe they are procrastinating in laughing and appreciating. : ) Now in this case, I don't know if that's really the case of the reactions (or apparent lack of). We only know what got edited into the video. Maybe they were laughing but we could not hear it in the video, etc.

@artyshmunzuk5435 6 жыл бұрын

Mic doesnt pick their sounds well. Happens all the time.

@osamudazai5089 3 жыл бұрын

@@artyshmunzuk5435 then why no camera angle on them clapping or showing some appreciation of it?

@barbarawiborg3705 3 жыл бұрын

@@artyshmunzuk5435 You can tell by their expressions that they are not amused or laughing.

@rosiediaz9661 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I am a 68 yr old who is totally impressed by your ted talk. Loved your 3 mmm. Your method is motivating and folks are never too old to learn. Again thank you🙏

@dejahodge8203 7 жыл бұрын

OMFG, I was writing notes on this video after I watched it and I started procrastinating on facebook... I have a real problem...

@Larindarr 7 жыл бұрын

no you don't because you just aknowledged it and let it pass ;) thise are steps to her method ;) if all you can do is catch yourself, do it. We all have to start from somehwere. baby steps. ;)

@Alex-ll4xm 7 жыл бұрын

Great wisdom. Shows to tell how wisdom and growth does not come from time but from experience and the will to learn

@RuchitaVora5 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome orator and tackled the subject really well. The crowd could have given encouragement, she really deserved it.

@julia.f.farina 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! To have figured out this much about overcoming procrastination while still in high school is incredible. Wonderful job and thank you so much for sharing your story and tips! As a woman in her mid-30's who is a struggling "situation procrastinator," this was very helpful!

@ScribbleAddictable 7 жыл бұрын

the audience is pissing me off LAUGH, REACT !

@rj-nj3uk 6 жыл бұрын

soolio we do this during math class. Cause nothing penetrates through my head.

@forforkssake30 7 жыл бұрын

what an amazing talk - skillfully and engaging held too what s wrong with the crowd though? braindead?

@pvspeaks 7 жыл бұрын

What an awesome speaker. Clear and lucid points. You should be a presenter. Best wishes.

@denniskamonde6836 7 жыл бұрын

Archana, you are a wonderful speaker, you have really helped me.

@123jo321be123 6 жыл бұрын

are the steps working

@sarthakagrawal2052 7 жыл бұрын

Actual tips start at 7:23

@lexwar7798 7 жыл бұрын

God bless your soul

@vardaanagarwal3629 7 жыл бұрын

tnx a lot

@saurav_advait 7 жыл бұрын

Sarthak Agrawal :) thanx

@LochRox360 6 жыл бұрын

Scrolling the comments to find this. Legend 👌🏼

@KarthikKarthik-db9zc 6 жыл бұрын

Sarthak Agrawal thanq

@viburnum1775 4 жыл бұрын

1. Clear goal. 2. Only positive thought. 3. Self-reflection. 4. Gratitude. 5. Journaling

@lesleyanngoslett9774 7 жыл бұрын

Dead crowd - very alive talk - well done Archana Murthy - I got some really good tips on action to be more positive in my actions so thank you

@annalaube 6 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Thoughtful and practical advice and so well-delivered. Looking forward to implementing the Mmmmm method and have a feeling it's going to be very helpful. Can't wait to hear more solutions from Archana in the future, surely there will be many more!

@valsalavv7808 4 жыл бұрын

U are such an excellent speaker! Iam amazed at how silent the audience was.

@shanafife3228 4 жыл бұрын

This deserves way more views. It really is great advice.

@mariocooke5463 6 жыл бұрын

what beautiful command of language!

@myjourney5925 7 жыл бұрын

procrastination is the killer of dreams good video though

@ruzakiyay 4 жыл бұрын

what an amazing and engaging speaker! even though the audience lacked any emotion, she still stood confident and delivered her speech in a wonderful way. as an aspiring young public speaker, i take much inspiration from her :) bravo!

@KeaJei 6 жыл бұрын

This is a really great talk. It's basically the answer to life. Thank you Archana Murthy!

@akashleenasarkar998 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for the video..You were radiating so much positivity during the entire talk. ❤

@aruncarthik 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Archana for the good talk. I was motivated by your 5 M's. I acknowledge the fact that each person should question the reason behind procrastination.

@KwyatMan 6 жыл бұрын

I understand why the crowd was quiet... Her image (she doesn't look "dominant" enough for A-type personalities), her commercial-like delivery, and it took her 7+ minutes to get to the good stuff. It's an AWESOME VIDEO, so thank god it was taped for those who appreciate it.

@llamabeam 6 жыл бұрын

she slayed at her high school: #4 in her class and off to Texas A&M . very articulate and I agree with your comment

@oiuyuioiuyuio 4 жыл бұрын

Nice bullshitting bro. A or B type personalities don't exist (it's just high or low conscientiousness), and it doesn't make sense to talk about A/B personalities if you aren't going to talk about coronary heart disease.

@prashantkaul8151 6 жыл бұрын

This is awesome - 'if I avoid work it will bring stress and anxiety' nailed it.

@sharonkinsella7435 6 жыл бұрын

Archana, you should write a book! What a thoughtful, insightful, generous person you are. Thank you!

@patrickholmes9743 6 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent talk. Congratulations, Archana! You speak very well and your ideas are original, wise, insightful, and intelligent. Just ignore the negative comments on here. Haters will be haters. They cannot stand excellence in other people, especially from a woman of color. You have a very bright future ahead of you. Keep aiming high.

@astrid7651 3 жыл бұрын

such a great talk ! it gave me hope to cure my procrastination tysm 🤍

@Zahra_tebi 6 жыл бұрын

I loved it it was so true!!! And you know one thing that got me was that it was like I knew this all along,I knew that those times which I didn't procrastinate was because I didn't think of the result and I didn't do it just to get to the result !! It is such an inspiring video,thank you .

@khalanarmand7439 6 жыл бұрын

Archana this was absolutely wonderful! You articulate yourself so well . Great job !

@haltertopbabe 3 жыл бұрын

she’s such a great speaker!!!!

@Momma_AL 6 жыл бұрын

She did a fantastic job delivering this speech and I learned a lot from her.

@powpodcast8514 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent TedTalk, thanks for sharing. We love all tips to fight against Procrastination!

@1INKYCAT Жыл бұрын

She did a great job developing and delivering this speech. One of the more helpful and informative ones on KZfaq.

@sohana_tia3161 2 жыл бұрын

she definitely deserved a better audience man

@johnyvtk 3 жыл бұрын

It was much better than I expected, I thought it would be like hundreds of such videos, but I got something which I haven't heard anywhere. The idea of doing your work without expecting result or consequences is something that will put off the stress related to procrastination. May be it will help me much better than the number of books I have read on procrastination

@dr_cyro 3 жыл бұрын

An extremely good talk. I have not seen this way before. Its an idea worth exploring!

@tishaunamullings3977 4 жыл бұрын

This is super powerful!

@karoma5805 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly you are a really good and natural speaker, great work and advice I will try it and stick it to my vision board too!

@bettywalker6355 3 жыл бұрын

Not just for teenagers! Great ideas and delivery!!

@shreyaagrawal5610 3 жыл бұрын

This is truly relatable to me... I make plans, but I always shift them for future, then when I realize what I hv done I am stressed n cry

@fatmanusser7846 6 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Will definitely come back here when I'm in a slump.

@ma.jardishamarcellana1511 3 жыл бұрын

I love this!!!!! You deserve this tedx talk spot!

@aagneyanakshathra2357 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you...., I've decided to watch this daily until what you tried to convey through your words register in my mind and action....this is my second time today...this is really helpful...and insightful

@vss2033 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Murthy, you are an excellent speaker🙏 Being a chronic procrastinator I have gone and am going through the dread of deadlines. I just can't get myself to work.

@gangagangsta1762 6 жыл бұрын

1. Set a goal 2. Be positive 3. Acknowledge and reflect on my feelings 4. Feel grateful 5. Record what happens

@Guzeldualar360 4 жыл бұрын

I didnt hope this kind of speech from high school student. She was above my expectations. She is very wise and focus on good point about procrastination: emotions. She is right, if we can manage our emotions well we can be successfull in every area of life. Politicians and scientists discover this point. Social media effect our norosystem and handle us via our emotions thats why we are addicted. Good speech..

@KlaasVictor 4 жыл бұрын

What an amazing speaker. We'll be hearing from her!

@stormyboy129 2 жыл бұрын

My god. What she says about the byproducts of procrastination at 13:20... I think I might just have found the cause of my stress, anxiety, depression and diminished self esteem. Mind-blowing.

@thedude666 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Definitely gave me a new perspective.

@SunshineSanji 4 жыл бұрын

Very bright teenager! Fantastic talk! I am more than twice her age and I found this invaluable!

@donchillamentechillamente7565 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent talk, I feel much more motivated to get off my batty today after this. And gosh! Isn't she easy on the eyes?

@lordbro7 6 жыл бұрын

Lot's of comments talking about a "tough crowd", I think it might be possible that the audience wasn't mic'd so we barely heard their reactions.

@enc1ner 6 жыл бұрын

That's definitely the case

@barbarawiborg3705 3 жыл бұрын

But you could tell by their expressions that they were not impressed or amused. No smiling or laughing. Just dead epressions.

@rgv5966 6 жыл бұрын

Great Speech.....thanks so much for sharing your experience and the mmmmm method. Very inspiring to see you devise solutions to your problems and them working out well in practice.

@joshuabowman6240 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! What a wonderful contribution!

@SebastiaanVaz 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent talk. Super helpful. You have no idea how bad my procrastination became. Even the thought of work makes me feel stressed and afraid. It's so unrational, especially for me being a very rational and confident person. But it's indeed a very subconscious process that I find hard to break. I will try your methods immediately. thank you so much. I'll update this thread with my progression.

@manishaagarwal3651 2 жыл бұрын

You didn't update it yet

@kennymccormic7578 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, girl! You’ve made my day! God bless you!

@BrianODonohue 5 жыл бұрын

Exceptionally insightful for such a young person. Thank you for sharing!

@MrSridharMurthy 3 жыл бұрын

Archana should take psychology as he major as she is bound to be a great psychologist! Speaks very well too!

@phamthianhtho207 2 жыл бұрын

She right and amazing. So inspiring

@sarahkayyali9069 2 жыл бұрын

this is actually the best procrastination talk i've ever watched. Not only that but I feel like I can actually implement & try which is kinda rare to me.

@kavithaNM2023 6 жыл бұрын

excellet talk. The young girl has realized such a precious knowledge early. Great point.very good speaker!

@nopadolnono 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for worth sharing. I found the way to deal with my procrastination. I rally appreciate for your sharing.

@paulhk2727 2 жыл бұрын

Don't focus on the results. Instead, focus on the work, and the work itself has to be enough One must do action without any expectation of the fruit of the action. I. Concrete goal No distractions, no internet II. Only positivity, push off negativity III. Self reflection every day: Acknowledge feeling of satisfaction or anxiety inside me IV. Feel grateful for being able to persue your goal V. Reflection journal

@Appsonn 7 жыл бұрын

This video looks interesting :D I'll put it in watch later, surely I'll watch it soon

@rosaaaaaaak.3120 2 жыл бұрын

💀🤣I'm dead

@shreeya8340 2 жыл бұрын

I loved it!!...gonna do my best with her tips!!

@anubipin7873 2 жыл бұрын

Great 🥰.. the way she states the cause of and formulated the 5M method to overcome procrastination is👏🏻.. Am glad that YT suggested this video, much in need😌

@artuspower 7 жыл бұрын

Meh. I'll do all these steps tomorrow :-)

@sanjampreetsingh2565 6 жыл бұрын

Do them today

@user-ed1xj9zc7w 6 жыл бұрын

Or maybe next month

@okoukonidestiny315 5 жыл бұрын

Procrastination. Do it today

@jiminjams52 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe next year

@TheRomeogigli 3 жыл бұрын

dream bout it first

@uldyfigueredo1262 4 жыл бұрын

I love it. Thank you and congratulations to such great speaker.

@K10___ 3 жыл бұрын

2 main things drive our motivation. 1st is Desire & 2nd is Fear. Now we have the power to chose Desire and to be free. or Chose Fear and become a prisoner of the imaginary fear monster we created in our mind.