How to beat procrastination in 5 minutes | Tal Ben-Shahar: Full Interview
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Most of us can recite the benefits of exercise, gratitude, and patience while doing none of it. Tal Ben-Shahar calls this the Knowing-Doing gap, and our typical interventions, like retreats and month-long overhauls keep it open.
0:00 Chapter 1: How to stop procrastinating when you’re overwhelmed
4:55 Build one-minute happy habits
16:13 Kickstart your upward spiral
24:02 Beat procrastination in five minutes
29:05 Chapter 2: The essential elements of happiness
33:41 Find meaning in one minute
39:39 Move for 30 seconds, feel better
46:40 Journal for just two minutes
51:03 Hit the 5-to-1 relationship ratio
57:52 Feel it all, then be grateful
1:05:31 Chapter 3: The three R’s of meaningful change
1:09:57 Repeat your way to real change
1:16:06 Work with your nature, not against it
Read the video transcript ►https://bigthink.com/series/full-interview/knowing-doing-gap/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_description
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About Tal Ben-Shahar:
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is an internationally renowned teacher and author in the fields of happiness and leadership. After graduating from Harvard with a B.A. in philosophy and psychology and a Ph.D. in organizational behavior, Dr. Ben-Shahar taught two of the most popular courses in Harvard’s history: Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership. He then taught Happiness Studies at Columbia University. A prolific writer, Ben-Shahar’s books have appeared on bestsellers lists around the world and have been translated into more than 30 languages.
Dr. Ben-Shahar consults and lectures to executives in multinational corporations, educational institutions, and the general public. Topics include leadership, education, ethics, happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting, and mindfulness.
Dr. Ben-Shahar is the co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, as well as the creator and instructor of the Certificate in Happiness Studies and the Happier School programs.
Tal is an avid sportsman and a certified yoga instructor whose work bridges Eastern and Western traditions, ancient wisdom and modern technology, and science and art.
@brianjones6500
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
hang on a minute…I'll watch this later.
@GeorgeIBarbert
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Watching this episode brings back memories. I'm retired at 47 went from grass to grace. This moment reminds me of my own transformation: from a nobody to a good home, 65k biweekly, and a loving daughter full of joy❤️.
@OfficialPTUShop
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Small actions matter more when they reflect what a person is actually carrying right now. Naming what matters personally, professionally, and spiritually can turn a vague wish to change into one next step that feels honest and possible.
@jmor1415
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
so Atomic Habits by James Clear is still valid. thanks
@AbasienoJoshua-j9d
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
I'm not gonna pretend I had it all figured out, because I didn't. Manifesting felt like failing for years. Trying, trying, nothing. Then I took Elara Vance arche type quiz and it hit something. My arche type just fit. No magical moment, but it finally gave me direction instead of all that fumbling around. If you struggle with it too try it! its free anyway
@rekcck
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
the magazines are insane and should be available globally. 21st century. hello!
@onjulraz754
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Tal Ben Sha-Har really needs to read "Uzumaki" by Junji Ito. He'll enjoy the spiral component
@sour93
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
I finally gave my self to Jesus and have never been happier
@fizli83
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
This is excellent!
Practicing starting soonish
MVI 3R etc
@MrJdsenior
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Maybe I will get to doing this some day.
@nokoolaid
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
An hour plus to describe a 5 minute process. I'll catch up later or maybe run the transcript through chatGPT.
@alexandremoraes_jw
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
I'm quite busy watching other procrastinating videos.. let me add it to the end of my list (568 videos)
@alexandremoraes_jw
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Great… I'm gonna watch it in five minutes
@wolnyelektron2
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Loved the video! Fun fact about Blue Zones though: the extreme longevity claims in those regions have actually been largely debunked due to flawed registration data. Still, great points on overall healthy habits
@bassiejaaja
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
This guy didnt understand Socrates' quote
@kappesante
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
downloaded, i'll find time
@kludgedude
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
So long, I’ll watch later
@terrancekayton007
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Clickbait 🙄
@charlesfoster3050
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
"Simply knowing that you can actively influence your state and change the trajectory of your day through movement, cold shower and act of kindness is comforting in a way that goes beyond any single intervention. Moreover knowing that small changes make a big difference can inspire use to help others to do the same." So what he's saying is, "To know good, is to do good". 😀
@TyroneBootlace
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Can't be bothered yet !
@timulodeadline872
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
How to beat procrastination in 5 minutes, (with a tutorial that lasts 1:22 hours)
@TobiOne79
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
I watched one minute, i will be back tomorrow
@alps-uk
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Watching this is another procrastination tool
@harshit772
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
I will just watch it later
@Seleznyaka
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Added to "Watch Later". Thanks a lot!
@rapacinom
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
that metal chair on the right looks extremely uncomfortable
@pan_bev_nice5960
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
I procrastinate to watch this video.
@emenuelo
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
> "how to beat procrastination in 5 minutes"
> looks inside
> 1h22 video
Damnit
@HamsterClamper
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Happiness begins with not having to stare at a white screen😐
@JacksonMD-1
September 25, 2026 at 5:51 pm
lol how to be Happy my an Israeli Professor
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