{"id":9417,"date":"2021-06-23T16:13:42","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T14:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/?p=9417"},"modified":"2026-03-27T09:09:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T07:09:07","slug":"study-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-tasks\/study-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Do \u201cStudy With Me\u201d Videos Help With Productivity?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For those studying at home, whether after classes or due to online schooling, focus can be tough to come by. Especially when there\u2019s a computer at your work desk. The temptation to watch YouTube, play video games, draw, or listen to music is just too great. And for these situations, \u201cstudy with me\u201d videos have become the perfect medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll take a look at what these YouTube videos are, why they have millions of viewers and billions of views, and how they aim to help students get better grades. Are they really the cure to procrastination, or are they just another distraction?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Do-Study-With-Me-Videos-Help-With-Productivity-main-cover-1110x555.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Do-Study-With-Me-Videos-Help-With-Productivity-main-cover-1110x555.webp 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Do-Study-With-Me-Videos-Help-With-Productivity-main-cover-600x300.webp 600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Do-Study-With-Me-Videos-Help-With-Productivity-main-cover-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Do-Study-With-Me-Videos-Help-With-Productivity-main-cover-1536x768.webp 1536w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Do-Study-With-Me-Videos-Help-With-Productivity-main-cover-18x9.webp 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Do-Study-With-Me-Videos-Help-With-Productivity-main-cover.webp 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-study-with-me-videos\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are \u201cstudy with me\u201d videos?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, these are pre-recorded or live YouTube videos where students film themselves studying. This kind of content aims to help others like them gain more focus, work on their productivity, avoid distractions, and find motivation. Generally, there are two types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Live streams of individuals studying<\/b> (good for forming a daily habit and if you like the community), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Pre-recorded videos<\/b> (good if you aren\u2019t following the individual necessarily, just need the background noise)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9419\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YT-search.png\" alt=\"YT search\" width=\"1369\" height=\"776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YT-search.png 1369w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YT-search-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YT-search-1111x630.png 1111w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YT-search-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YT-search-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YT-search-400x227.png 400w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YT-search-600x340.png 600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YT-search-800x453.png 800w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/YT-search-1200x680.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1369px) 100vw, 1369px\" \/><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Source: YouTube.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though they have existed for several years, it wasn\u2019t until the Covid-19 pandemic that \u201cstudy with me\u201d videos and live streams have gained mainstream popularity. With strict lockdown measures going for months on end, students suddenly moved from classrooms to their lonely four walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some, this wasn\u2019t an issue &#8211; the quiet solitude proved to be an even better motivator. But for others, the isolation lead to almost depressing demotivation. Hence the sudden uptick in the popularity of \u201cstudy with me\u201d videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-appealing-elements-of-study-with-me-videos\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The appealing elements of study with me videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unsure whether these videos will provide good motivation material for you, let\u2019s briefly take a look at what draws so many students to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-video-creators-come-from-everywhere\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The video creators come from everywhere<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s speculated that these videos originate from South Korea, nowadays, their creators come from all over the globe, and study various things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Law school and engineering students, and residents in medicine are just some of the interesting individuals in this area of content creation. And while their subject of study doesn\u2019t really impact the video itself, it\u2019s one of the ways to stand out from other \u201cstudy with me\u201d creators. It attracts viewers of similar background who are in need of a like-minded study community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"aesthetic-and-functional-elements-increase-immersion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aesthetic and functional elements increase immersion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To really give these videos a personal stamp, \u201cstudy with me\u201d YouTubers also decide to decorate their rooms and videos in a specific way to appeal to the viewers. Usually, a \u201cstudy with me\u201d video will have one or more (or even all!) of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>decorated room or desk to fit a certain aesthetic (pastel colors, or dimmed rooms, LED lights, posters, post-its, minimalism, etc);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an on-screen Pomodoro timer to track sessions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sounds of rain, coffee shop ambiance, or traffic outside;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>relaxing music, or only the sound of papers, pens and keyboard, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/apps-tools\/chrome-extensions-for-students\/\">studying app or extension<\/a> you can use alongside the person studying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s see what it looks like on an actual video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9421\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/abao-in-tokyo.png\" alt=\"abao in tokyo\" width=\"886\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/abao-in-tokyo.png 886w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/abao-in-tokyo-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/abao-in-tokyo-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/abao-in-tokyo-200x112.png 200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/abao-in-tokyo-400x224.png 400w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/abao-in-tokyo-600x336.png 600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/abao-in-tokyo-800x448.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC84whx2xxsiA1gXHXXqKGOA\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC84whx2xxsiA1gXHXXqKGOA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abao in Tokyo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this is done to make the viewer\u2019s studying session more pleasant, and foster a sense of familiarity. Even the shot is made to look like you\u2019re sitting across from the person, as you study together. So, spending about 30 minutes browsing youtube is surely going to help you find one video creator whose aesthetics and elements suit you the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pomodoro-timers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pomodoro timers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost every video features a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/pomodoro-technique\/\">pomodoro timer <\/a>that shows how far off the creator is with their studying. This is an additional helpful element that makes sure both the viewer and the creator do the work at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if timing yourself is something you don\u2019t really like, or struggle with, following the timer of a study YouTuber can solve all of that heavy lifting for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-study-with-me-videos-help-you-be-more-productive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How \u201cstudy with me\u201d videos help you be more productive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But, while some people may be motivated by visuals, or find these videos a better alternative to \u201cchill music to study to\u201d, what else do they have to offer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s see how watching these YouTubers can help you not just study more, but become a more well-rounded, more organized student. Especially if you\u2019re struggling with isolation and demotivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"they-improve-your-time-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">They improve your time tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we\u2019ve mentioned, Pomodoro timers are an important element in these videos. They\u2019ve almost become essential. Every content creator features a timer that shows which study block they\u2019re on, and when is their next break, to give their study time some structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you especially struggle with tracking time and staying consistent with it, then this could be of great help. Studying along these videos for a few days could give you an idea of how Pomodoro works, and what ratio of study time vs breaks you\u2019re most comfortable with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s one example from study YouTuber <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCMwo6hT5hI3R56rO2HYP-wQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">James Scholz<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9422\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/james-scholz.png\" alt=\"james scholz\" width=\"890\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/james-scholz.png 890w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/james-scholz-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/james-scholz-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/james-scholz-200x112.png 200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/james-scholz-400x224.png 400w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/james-scholz-600x336.png 600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/james-scholz-800x448.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see two counters on the bottom left:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The number of study blocks he plans to do in his 12-hour session (top), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The countdown timer for the current study block (bottom).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking note of your progress this way gives a greater sense of control over your time, and makes progress more tangible. Odds are that, after some time, you\u2019ll be able to track time on your own. You won\u2019t need someone else providing you with the structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"they-make-it-easier-to-focus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">They make it easier to focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest struggles students face is the distractions. Whether you\u2019re looking for the perfect Spotify playlist (or skipping songs you don\u2019t like), getting sidetracked by an Instagram notification, or you want to wind down with a video between tasks, distractions come aplenty nowadays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The internet was designed to make us multitask and waste time when we can, so first of all &#8211; don\u2019t feel bad if you can\u2019t concentrate when you\u2019re trying to study on your computer, laptop, or tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamie, a study YouTuber who has a channel called <i>StriveToFit<\/i>, mentions how \u201cstudy with me\u201d videos can help people get distracted less:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i>\u201c&#8230;because every time they&#8217;re tempted to do something on their phone or go somewhere on their website, they kinda look up and see that I&#8217;m still studying on the screen, so it kind of motivates them to keep studying and stay focused on what they&#8217;re supposed to be doing.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>While these videos can certainly help a little with procrastination, they can\u2019t completely solve it. Try to <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/procrastination-guide\/\">identify why you procrastinate<\/a>, and the fix will be a little clearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"they-help-with-time-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">They help with time management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By structuring their time into study blocks and breaks, these YouTubers teach hundreds of thousands of students how to divide anywhere between 2 and 12 hours of work a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their videos follow a simple formula that usually consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>45\/50 minute study time + 15\/10 minute breaks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time management plays a big part in how productive you are throughout the day. So, having the right model to learn from can vastly improve how you manage your own workload. Maybe you decide to have one block of study time devoted to homework, while the next one is for revision of another&nbsp;subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another study YouTuber called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCYz6MCN5OxIuW_nFNEiaG8w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><i>\uacf5\ubd80\ud558\ub294\uc9c0\ud638 Ziho<\/i><\/a> keeps their schedule and times posted on the left side of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9420\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ziho.png\" alt=\"ziho\" width=\"891\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ziho.png 891w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ziho-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ziho-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ziho-200x112.png 200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ziho-400x224.png 400w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ziho-600x335.png 600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ziho-800x447.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, viewers know when the live streams will occur and can tune in accordingly. In a way, you can work out a study plan around the content creator, and find some time management support in that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-default\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Free time tracker<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Time tracking software used by millions. Clockify is a time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/default.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"they-combat-lack-of-motivation-and-isolation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">They combat lack of motivation and isolation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While these kinds of videos have been around for a while as a way to help students with focusing issues, the 2020 lockdowns introduced an even bigger boogeyman &#8211; isolation. It was a whole new beast to tackle. While being out of classrooms seemed liberating at first, the schoolwork soon began to feel mind-numbing, and the energy for any kind of studying ran dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While schools were struggling to catch up and seemingly failed to create engaging digital communities\u2026 These YouTubers have done it effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what is their secret? Can they really help you feel less alone? Well, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tatjana-mali-ergela%C5%A1ev-63163062\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tatjana Mali Ergelasev<\/a>, a psychologist and therapist, they certainly can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><i>\u201cEarlier, students would choose college or uni libraries to study, because of its work atmosphere. And, while some of that atmosphere came from the optimal studying conditions, such as desks, silence, and space, a lot of it actually came from the feeling that everyone there had the same \u201cproblem\u201d. They were going through the same struggles, putting in as much work&#8230; The generations of 2000 and onward already have a heightened sense of loneliness, estrangement, and being misunderstood. If you ask me, this \u201cstudy with me\u201d phenomenon is a very creative way to overcome the obstacles of loneliness and physical distance. It satisfies the need for belonging and social contact.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>And here\u2019s what these young creators do to make the study experience more social, even if it\u2019s over a computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"motivation-through-personal-experiences\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motivation through personal experiences<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>James Scholz has a video titled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5XA67ur9wm8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><i>Why I work so Hard<\/i><\/a>, detailing his personal reasons for wanting to spend 12 hours a day studying, how his family life affected this decision, and his future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the creators are willing to share bits of their lives and experiences, enhancing the idea of an \u201conline friendship\u201d or camaraderie also known as the <b>parasocial relationship<\/b>. And by getting to know them and their methods, students can connect with them better, and feel like they have an actual study buddy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe their college struggles and learning progress can help you find that one motivator that will push you towards achieving better grades or getting a degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"most-creators-nurture-a-hard-working-community\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most creators nurture a hard-working community<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the popular \u201cstudy with me\u201d YouTubers have built entire communities around their studying process. You know what their major is, and you\u2019re probably in the same field, just like a lot of their other viewers &#8211; so there\u2019s already some familiarity there. They also invest time in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Discord servers<\/b> &#8211; where viewers can chat with one another and even do video calls in a group;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Focus apps<\/b> &#8211; <i>Forest<\/i> seems to be the most popular one. Viewers can join the YouTuber\u2019s group inside the app, and track their time together;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Giveaways<\/b> &#8211; like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC5F_d3cnqsl_6syKejWVWxw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><i>The Man Sitting Next to Me<\/i><\/a>, one of South Korea\u2019s most famous study YouTubers, who invests the money earned through these videos into rewarding 20 of his viewers every month with online coupons for textbooks and the like.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And when there are hundreds of people in the comments, chats, and apps, working together, the feeling of isolation dampens. And while it doesn\u2019t completely cure loneliness, it definitely helps to see a community of people like yourself, gathered to study together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"accountability-through-emotions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accountability through emotions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While these YouTubers can\u2019t communicate with you directly and make sure you\u2019re doing your work, there is something called <b>emotional contagion<\/b>. It\u2019s a process where one person\u2019s behavior affects the behavior of people in their close vicinity. For example, friends going to the gym together to ensure they don\u2019t give up, or when an actor makes you laugh during a movie scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emotional contagion can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/B9780128018736000042\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">even stronger in virtual spaces<\/a>, so it\u2019s safe to assume that, by seeing a study YouTuber live stream their studying every day at a set time does create some sense of accountability in their viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because if they can do it, why can\u2019t you, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-you-should-be-careful-with-these-videos\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you should be careful with these videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hustle-culture-and-the-risk-of-burning-out\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hustle culture and the risk of burning out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the videos are harmless in nature and come from good intentions, it\u2019s easy to get lost in the YouTubers\u2019 habit of studying up to 12 hours a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to know your limitations and pace yourself. Combining your studying with healthy brain-boosting foods, a functioning sleeping schedule, and some downtime for hobbies and fun will help you make great changes in your productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the videos alone can\u2019t help you, as there are more factors to productivity than just motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"has-background\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1Some further reading on this topic:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try following <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/student-productivity-guide\/\">a student guide to productivity<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Start considering, and practice <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/tracking-time\/track-study-time\/\">time tracking your studies<\/a> a little<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Burning out can cause you to tire easily, start having lapses in memory, and even lead to sickness. Be mindful, listen to your body, and find the best stress relievers for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"overindulging-in-the-aesthetics-instead-of-the-matter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overindulging in the aesthetics instead of the matter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are talks within the community of the \u201cstudy YouTube\u201d that certain creators and, as a result, their YouTube channels, begin to focus more on the aesthetics of the videos, rather than their purpose. People will focus too much on getting the perfect stationery, the best apps, the prettiest desk space, or the most expensive tablets\/laptops, instead of zoning in on the whole point of these videos &#8211; the studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, while you should find inspiration in the creator\u2019s own workspace, it should never derail you from studying. Clean desks and neat work tools are a great way to give some life and color to the whole process. Just try not to make it the only reason you sit down to study, only to get no studying done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"use-clockify-by-cake-com-to-become-a-better-student\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Clockify by CAKE.com to become a better student<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you struggle with long study hours, you\u2019re not alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But we\u2019ve got great news for you:<\/strong> You can suffuse each study session with productivity and focus like never before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just need to use a piece of time tracking software like Clockify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Clockify by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\">CAKE.com<\/a>, you can track your study sessions to be more accountable and transparent with yourself and others (your teachers, for example).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how it works: The Timer option lets you insert the description of your study session, so just select the study topic (as a project) and start the one-click timer. See below what it looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Timer-in-Clockify-1110x94.png\" alt=\"Timer in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-25748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Timer-in-Clockify-1110x94.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Timer-in-Clockify-730x62.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Timer-in-Clockify-768x65.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Timer-in-Clockify-18x2.png 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Timer-in-Clockify.png 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Timer in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To set up your study topics as projects, you just need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visit<\/strong> the Projects tab,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Click<\/strong> on Create new project and name it,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose<\/strong> a project color, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select<\/strong> Create.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1190\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Creating-a-new-project-in-Clockify.png\" alt=\"Creating a new project in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-25749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Creating-a-new-project-in-Clockify.png 1190w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Creating-a-new-project-in-Clockify-730x288.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Creating-a-new-project-in-Clockify-1110x437.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Creating-a-new-project-in-Clockify-768x303.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Creating-a-new-project-in-Clockify-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a new project in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can name your projects <em>Math<\/em>, <em>Biology<\/em>, <em>History<\/em>, or any other way you see fit. This will help you differentiate between study topics \u2014 and see what you focus on more on a particular day, week, or month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the usual one-click timer, you can use the Pomodoro timer in Clockify. With Pomodoro, you can set up your study intervals from 25 to more minutes. You also get to set up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breaks,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic start and stop of the timer,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound notifications, and other useful things.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"341\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pomodoro-timer-in-Clockify.png\" alt=\"Pomodoro timer in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-25750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pomodoro-timer-in-Clockify.png 341w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pomodoro-timer-in-Clockify-261x300.png 261w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pomodoro-timer-in-Clockify-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pomodoro timer in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After you complete a few study sessions, the Summary report offers a bird\u2019s-eye view of what you studied, including the hours, projects, and other items.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1190\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Summary-report-in-Clockify.png\" alt=\"Summary report in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-25751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Summary-report-in-Clockify.png 1190w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Summary-report-in-Clockify-553x300.png 553w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Summary-report-in-Clockify-1110x602.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Summary-report-in-Clockify-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Summary-report-in-Clockify-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Summary report in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This creates more accountability and motivation for you to keep learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reimagine your study sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how study with me videos can turn your studies around, and make you more productive, efficient, and result in better grades.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":37157,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-managing-tasks"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9417"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9417\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37169,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9417\/revisions\/37169"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37157"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}