How I Manage My Time - 10 Time Management Tips

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  • Опубліковано 14 тра 2024
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    Managing our time efficiently is something most of us have struggled with at some point during our personal or professional lives and so in this video I'm going to reveal the 10 principles and ideas I use to manage time as effectively as I can in my daily life.
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    If we haven’t yet before - Hey 👋 I’m Ali, a doctor-turned-entrepreneur and I’ve somehow become the world’s most followed productivity expert. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Deep Dive and writing, I share evidence-based strategies and tools to help you be more productive and build a life you love.
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    00:00 Intro
    00:15 We own all of our time
    01:19 Hell yeah or no
    02:16 The daily highlight
    03:00 Use a to-do list
    04:06 Time blocking
    05:25 Parkinson’s Law
    06:22 Protected time
    07:34 Delegation
    08:56 Automated scheduling
    10:13 The choice to be satisfied

КОМЕНТАРІ • 2,7 тис.

  • @aliabdaal
    @aliabdaal  Рік тому +61

    📖 Check out my new book Feel-Good Productivity here! www.feelgoodproductivity.com/?How+I+Manage+My+Time+-+10+Time+Management+Tips

  • @improvewithsoo-selfdevelop1219
    @improvewithsoo-selfdevelop1219 3 роки тому +7193

    "The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." - Michael Altshuler

    • @greatlife8078
      @greatlife8078 2 роки тому +2

      ua-cam.com/channels/i4gL0LsYhz8mFJqIxP9DEw.html...

    • @savenstudies7650
      @savenstudies7650 2 роки тому +57

      The real key to learning something quickly is to take a deliberate, intelligent approach to your learning.

    • @theowu4794
      @theowu4794 2 роки тому +12

      Wow,Cool concept

    • @xxzakizetchexx6511
      @xxzakizetchexx6511 2 роки тому

      Bt, ou an sp a plane, howejdjsjdjsjkssksksksksksksosjsjs 69420

    • @Dreamworks1985
      @Dreamworks1985 2 роки тому +6

      Nice one

  • @julietdevette
    @julietdevette Рік тому +453

    ‘Our brain is for having ideas, not holding them.’ I love that!

  • @wagdymosa
    @wagdymosa 2 роки тому +182

    “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”
    Sometimes we need a reminder like this, if you are reading this have a good day

    • @blakeamstrong8688
      @blakeamstrong8688 2 роки тому +1

      🔝🔝🔝🔝
      Thanks for your feedback.
      Send me a direct msg, I have something to share with you.......

    • @shubhamyt1288
      @shubhamyt1288 7 місяців тому +2

      Thanks man have a great one 😊

    • @user-tb4pd2zx2x
      @user-tb4pd2zx2x 4 місяці тому +1

      It’s 1:23 AM EST. Yesterday was 12-31-23. Today is the first day of 2024.

  • @jillsarah7356
    @jillsarah7356 Рік тому +130

    I think the last tip is the most important, I'm a recovering perfectionist and I have wasted SO much time beating myself up for rest/reboot days or even not getting "enough" done. I'm working on breaking that negative habit! Good enough is good enough! And sometimes good enough is GREAT!

    • @ValerieKattenfeld
      @ValerieKattenfeld Рік тому +10

      i used to write endless to do lists that were never realistic and then of course felt frustrated when i could not get it all done at the end of the day.

  • @TheUnlazyWay
    @TheUnlazyWay 3 роки тому +3195

    Your videos are DANGEROUS!! Just sitting here watching you talk makes me feel like I've been productive, even though I've gotten nothing done😂✌🏻
    Great tips as always, Ali!

    • @bilalreshi5125
      @bilalreshi5125 3 роки тому +15

      very true

    • @EnyaKellermann
      @EnyaKellermann 3 роки тому +34

      Hahahah true!! Found his channel when I looked up study tips and that felt like studying eventhough I wasn’t studying fro school, I was studying for life 👀🧑🏻‍🍳

    • @wilbread
      @wilbread 3 роки тому +8

      _"Dollar value of time"_ while watching Ali's vids is absolutely worth it 😋

    • @evsonjunior8556
      @evsonjunior8556 3 роки тому +2

      It's true.

    • @aleks3449
      @aleks3449 3 роки тому +1

      Gotta stay UNLAZY 💪

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. 3 роки тому +1666

    Ali scheduling a call with his grandmother: “Nani, I sent you a Calendly Link...”

  • @user-rf9sz9gn9v
    @user-rf9sz9gn9v 4 місяці тому +4

    1. We own all of our time.
    2. Hell yeah or no
    3. The daily highlight(*)
    4. Use a to-do list
    5. Time blocking in the calendar
    6. Parkinson's law (Work expands to fill the time) - Set an artificial deadline.
    7. Have protected time!
    8. Delegation
    9. Automated scheduling (Calendly)
    10. The choice to be satisfied

  • @FriedWaterDelicious
    @FriedWaterDelicious 6 місяців тому +69

    Me watching this at 3am 👁️👄👁️

  • @cinderyghost3130
    @cinderyghost3130 3 роки тому +410

    Ali’s videos are what’s saving me from becoming a failure

    • @redietbefkaduu91
      @redietbefkaduu91 3 роки тому +8

      You mean a waste man

    • @arpit.sharma
      @arpit.sharma 3 роки тому +3

      @@redietbefkaduu91 I'm a wasteman even after watching his videos!

    • @harumahluv4582
      @harumahluv4582 2 роки тому +1

      @@arpit.sharma coz maybe you're an Indian (PS I myself in an Indian:-)

  • @moosaali2461
    @moosaali2461 3 роки тому +443

    "That something is just not a priority, which is fine but dont pretend like you genuinely dont have time"
    Damn you didnt have to attack me like that 😭😭

  • @stevenhudson6354
    @stevenhudson6354 Рік тому +58

    Success is not built on success. It's built on failure, It's built on fraustration. it's built on fear that you have to overcome. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life

    • @maryperry2460
      @maryperry2460 Рік тому

      You are right.!

    • @maryperry2460
      @maryperry2460 Рік тому

      That is why I had to start forex trading 2months ago and l now am making benefits from it.!

    • @carlgarza556
      @carlgarza556 Рік тому +1

      And I can even say she is the sincere broker I know....

    • @hannahweaver8768
      @hannahweaver8768 Рік тому

      Please how do I contact her

    • @rebeccagilbert7691
      @rebeccagilbert7691 Рік тому

      It's not about watching videos and wasting your time and strategy

  • @bloglifenguyen3028
    @bloglifenguyen3028 2 роки тому +666

    Step 1: Take responsibility with your time, you have time for everything
    Step 2: When you are young say yes to most things. When you are older use the principle of hell yeah or no
    Step 3: Set your daily highlight
    Step 4: Todolist, write it down
    Step 5: Time blocking, we put a block whenever we tried to do anything
    Step 6: Parkinson's law to improve our productivity
    Step 7: Protected time for yourself to do things you like and relax and use your creativity
    Step 8: Delegation considered your time value, delegate thing you don like like cleaning
    Step 9: Automated schedulinga not wasted your and their time
    Step 10: the choice to be satisfy, manage your happiness after a day

  • @aaliyahramos9551
    @aaliyahramos9551 3 роки тому +1484

    Knowing that he is a doctor, films a vlog, owns a website, and edits a vlog at the same time really signifies that he is good at time management.
    EDIT: And ALSSSO, a gamer, a book writer, and has skill share courses. WOWWW

    • @snigdhashingade6097
      @snigdhashingade6097 3 роки тому +77

      also is writing a book, do podcasts, has skillshare courses.....

    • @reflect6808
      @reflect6808 3 роки тому +57

      Has multiple businesses, and an investor

    • @nexusproductions2064
      @nexusproductions2064 3 роки тому +28

      Don't forget that he plays wow..
      LoL 😂

    • @seldom7288
      @seldom7288 3 роки тому +55

      His team edits and does most of the admin work ....+ he took a break from medicine , he is currently not working as a doctor. But at the beginning he did all that so....

    • @humham7494
      @humham7494 3 роки тому +26

      You do realize he's not practicing medicine anymore?

  • @BackpackingBananas
    @BackpackingBananas 3 роки тому +1624

    Really like that plan of only time blocking your daily highlight and letting everything else fit in naturally - imma try that! 🤓

    • @ConnorSwenson
      @ConnorSwenson 3 роки тому +3

      @Ali Abdaal - hey did you get hacked? See the comments above!

    • @ConnorSwenson
      @ConnorSwenson 3 роки тому +1

      @Aryan Sawhney good shout! Just reported it as spam :p

    • @BrianHallmond
      @BrianHallmond 2 роки тому

      How did you go?

    • @abdullahadem7300
      @abdullahadem7300 2 роки тому +1

      Parkinson law, hmm. I think understand now. thanks Ali Abdaal

    • @ccyesornocc7989
      @ccyesornocc7989 2 роки тому +3

      Yo! I really really LOVE your username !!

  • @stevenbridges
    @stevenbridges 2 роки тому +118

    UA-cam has done me a massive disservice by not recommending your videos to me earlier. So up my street!

    • @aliabdaal
      @aliabdaal  2 роки тому +12

      Woooo

    • @maandagmeditatie
      @maandagmeditatie 2 роки тому +7

      This is so true hahaha I feel like UA-cam just bullied me the past years

    • @servantoftheexpander9688
      @servantoftheexpander9688 2 роки тому

      Keep on being ungrateful.
      This willl make you hate your soul.

    • @stevenbridges
      @stevenbridges 2 роки тому +1

      @@servantoftheexpander9688 you’ve misunderstood the tone of my comment. Read it as ‘just found your channel, these videos are fantastic! 😃’

    • @servantoftheexpander9688
      @servantoftheexpander9688 2 роки тому +1

      @@stevenbridges Well, that's good news!

  • @nitinsinghwisdom
    @nitinsinghwisdom 2 роки тому +182

    This generation is so blessed to have access to such powerful and valueable contents ❤️

    • @karabo933
      @karabo933 2 роки тому +5

      Its nice to have someone who gathered all the knowledge and summarised it for you. Its always better to actually do it yourself and read books just like he does. You can then also gain such depth of knowledge and apply it

    • @abdelmonemsalaheldin6354
      @abdelmonemsalaheldin6354 2 роки тому

      Ture !

  • @paddygalloway8780
    @paddygalloway8780 3 роки тому +2191

    I needed this

  • @leonylias
    @leonylias 3 роки тому +614

    Ali is changing the entire vibe of productivity. This is such a nice contrast to ‘hustle culture’, both sides are super valuable to gain insights from as someone looking to learn.

  • @KanaYukino
    @KanaYukino 2 роки тому +11

    Oh my god, I am so happy I found someone who also delegates morning to themselves! I am a working from home and I can basically work at any time I choose, but I really really like having several hours just for myself in the morning, play a game, meditate, exercise etc. I thought it might be weird because everyone usually goes to work early in the morning and has time for themselves in the evening, but I had it backwards. I'd rather have morning off and then work until late and read a book before bed and sleep. Thank you, I don't feel like I am a weird one and that its actually normal to do and depends on preferences!

  • @ChazRegal
    @ChazRegal 2 роки тому +61

    I have literally watched dozens and dozens of time management and productivity views but this one really hit it home for me. Your strategies are exactly what I needed to hear and will be immediately applying them into my daily routines. Thank you. Just subscribed 👌🏽🙏🏼

  • @fahilafahmy5344
    @fahilafahmy5344 3 роки тому +243

    Ali:
    'Our brain is for having ideas, not holding them'
    Me:
    Let me note that!

    • @CarlosBenjamin
      @CarlosBenjamin 2 роки тому +8

      Most of us: “I need to remember that”

    • @kamsiahhussin1366
      @kamsiahhussin1366 2 роки тому +1

      Great, ha ha ha.just like me, notety me

    • @Angie2Pink
      @Angie2Pink 2 роки тому +1

      It's actually a quote from David Allen

  • @wowcoupons
    @wowcoupons 3 роки тому +537

    Ali - you brought great points - I would add 1 more for those who always feel that something is not done or it's not enough.
    Praise yourself for the little things you accomplish. I started a spreadsheet, for example, where when I accomplish something, I clearly see that, and I am genuinely happy that I accomplished it - even as simple tasks as paying bills, ordering something, etc. Simply coloring the background in Green and putting "YES" as done - feels really good. Prior to that, I was only thinking about what I have not done, being unhappy about that, but now I feel that there are many things I have actually done, which otherwise would go unnoticed if I haven't pointed them out to myself. I hope that makes sense.

    • @greatlife8078
      @greatlife8078 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/channels/i4gL0LsYhz8mFJqIxP9DEw.html...

    • @greatlife8078
      @greatlife8078 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/channels/i4gL0LsYhz8mFJqIxP9DEw.html

    • @rahmahdalhat8484
      @rahmahdalhat8484 2 роки тому +12

      this is just beautiful.Thank you

    • @jabreman
      @jabreman 2 роки тому +8

      This is such a great idea!

    • @sharonbeers4621
      @sharonbeers4621 2 роки тому +3

      Such a g reat idea, think I will get a small magnetic white board for my fridge so I can put a big happy face beside done as my reward and motivation🥰

  • @englishwithalex
    @englishwithalex 2 роки тому +58

    These are great tips for a very specific audience. Most of us don't own our own business or can afford to set our own deadlines and forgive ourselves if we don't complete our to-do list for the day. I can't even imagine scheduling protected time, much less 4 hours of it. Honestly, I don't even have time to take a shower sometimes! But congratulations on all of your success. I definitely wish I could work for myself and be the boss of my time. One thing though. I didn't like your mention of paying freelances from countries where they don't have any other option but to accept $7/h for something that would be paid more in the states or in Europe. I know it's not your job to change the world but it does more harm than good when you recommend others to do the same.

    • @fernandatrancoso2758
      @fernandatrancoso2758 Рік тому +14

      right? he literally says to exploit people as if anyone's time is really worth less than your own!! after saying that "we own all of our time" ! i didnt have the stomach to watch it all. he is just saying anyone has the same 24hours as beyonce as if everyone could outsource cleaners, freelancers, etc. no sense of ethics at all

    • @anonyKinetic
      @anonyKinetic Рік тому +2

      That being said, I agree that the "dollar value of time" bit is still very elitist.

  • @claramoren0
    @claramoren0 3 місяці тому +2

    "Your brain is for having ideas, not holding them"
    That's a great point since I've been focused on documenting anything that I'm not focused at that particular point in time on my Hive Notes, I feel way more productive. I write down my thoughts and easily make them into action cards when it's time to work on them.

  • @md.forqanzaki1828
    @md.forqanzaki1828 3 роки тому +132

    This fits perfectly in my "Watch later" playlist

  • @JWisdom
    @JWisdom 3 роки тому +102

    Ali’s videos should be used in schools

    • @alialsafwan5473
      @alialsafwan5473 3 роки тому +9

      When I used to teach I shared his videos with my students :)

  • @iamacat9265
    @iamacat9265 Рік тому +49

    8:23 well that really sucks for your outsourced employees haha because things are getting more and more expensive and $7 is not gonna cut it anymore :)

    • @pentyowl6023
      @pentyowl6023 Рік тому +3

      it’s still going to cut it, educate yourself

    • @kevinotah
      @kevinotah 10 місяців тому

      It's per hour bro

  • @katelyncapistrano7726
    @katelyncapistrano7726 2 роки тому +65

    I'm a high school student entering the 10th grade and I struggled with my time management last year so this video gave me advice on how I can manage my time ❤️

    • @bassoonplatoon3146
      @bassoonplatoon3146 2 роки тому +5

      Glad you’re figuring this out bro, I’m a junior in college and I still have time management problems, good for you for starting early

    • @Humiliated1234
      @Humiliated1234 2 роки тому

      How are you doing? Is it going better and are you better off from where you started?

    • @scoot5642
      @scoot5642 2 роки тому

      @@bassoonplatoon3146 same boat. still have a hard time

    • @eris-cs
      @eris-cs 2 роки тому

      @@bassoonplatoon3146 about to enter SHS still can't figure everything out how to manage time, I'm so envious of other people have it easy on managing time. I really need some help.

    • @nusagrace
      @nusagrace Рік тому

      The exact same is for me too. It’s beautiful to meet someone the same age and also being interested in this.
      I hope you are not struggling with it anymore.🤍
      Lots of love to you.💚

  • @hetzarrow6957
    @hetzarrow6957 3 роки тому +41

    Step one: Calm Down/Meditate
    Step two: Write your thoughts/task on a journal
    Step three: no getting up until one task is done at least

  • @samyaknagrale9566
    @samyaknagrale9566 3 роки тому +248

    “Do a PRODUCTIVE POO”- Ali Abdal 2021

  • @jstavr
    @jstavr 2 роки тому +86

    Thank you, Ali. What an inspiring and informative video. As I'm a full-time nightshift worker, I do indeed find that I struggle with my time management and productivity. As I'm a mature individual, I often find myself procrastinating on my days off as I feel tired and unable to concentrate on undertaking and focusing on the Open University courses I've enrolled in. Also, as I do adore running, I'm in training for an ultramarathon next June. Anyway, I will definitely commit to completing one task per day. Thanks again, Ali.

    • @Kelly_Ben
      @Kelly_Ben 2 роки тому +2

      Long time third shifter working ultra runner here... adding sleep struggles, scheduling conflicts due to work schedule, and a very time consuming hobby, we really REALLY need these videos!! 🤣 😂 Best wishes on your journey!

    • @veliem3935
      @veliem3935 2 роки тому +3

      I'm also a nightshift worker and find myself procrastinating on days-off. So in order to get up early on time, I try to add something exciting or supper productive for that day that I know if I do it I'd feel so incredible about myself. Yes sometimes I don't always get to it first but it does help me wake up on time just by thinking about it!

  • @kayladagmar4132
    @kayladagmar4132 Рік тому +2

    "Your brain is for having ideas, not holding them" THAT IS GENIUS and so true

  • @jellyfishguitar4163
    @jellyfishguitar4163 3 роки тому +12

    Hello sir,
    I Am a secondary four student in Hong Kong , I just wanted to say, discovering this channel is literally the turning point of My life so far , all of your study or life management videos are amazing and very descriptive! I felt so motivated after watching many of your videos! BTW it is kinda odd to type this kind of stuff in a video but to show my support to your channel is what I truly appreciated!
    I literally watch your videos and your podcasts everyday after discovering your channel !
    Thank you very Much!!!!!

  • @iftychowdhury9952
    @iftychowdhury9952 3 роки тому +84

    Idk why I feel so productive while watching Ali's video.

  • @LearnAllover
    @LearnAllover 2 роки тому +64

    I totally agree!! Having scheduled work time to get your brain used to productive phases is a great way to fight distraction. What‘s also important is to schedule your study breaks to support memorization! I subscribed 👍

    • @greatlife8078
      @greatlife8078 2 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/channels/i4gL0LsYhz8mFJqIxP9DEw.html

  • @loveblackpoem
    @loveblackpoem Рік тому +19

    Just found this video randomly and I enjoyed it so much. Thank you.

  • @v1d300
    @v1d300 3 роки тому +16

    Absolutely love the way you described how we own our time and if something we aren't able to do is mostly because we aren't priotising it enough.
    But Calendly is exactly the opposite of controlling your own time, its like giving away the control of your free time to others. Not sure I like the idea of letting people decide how they dictate my free time.

  • @LifehackAcademy
    @LifehackAcademy 3 роки тому +114

    My highlight for the day most days is getting 10-12 hrs of sleep.

    • @krox477
      @krox477 3 роки тому

      LoL

    • @emmaberger3748
      @emmaberger3748 2 роки тому +5

      Honestly sleep is really important !!!! Its a good thing to prioritize

    • @COokingTofFee
      @COokingTofFee 2 роки тому

      you should get that into your calendar

    • @mariacha3755
      @mariacha3755 2 роки тому +1

      Me sleeping for 5 hours...:/

  • @memoriesmuseum2824
    @memoriesmuseum2824 2 роки тому +3

    "The daily highlight" LOVE IT. I started using this method and it a life changer

  • @dawnmoore7894
    @dawnmoore7894 Рік тому +5

    This is friggin' genius. I have struggled with having to "work" all the time - literally all the time but what happens is I implode and then lose a whole day. Have started to do some of what you itemize organically, but love how you've crystalized the thought process. Thank you!

    • @annefitz7346
      @annefitz7346 Рік тому

      I can identify! But we can make incremental progress! Good luck

  • @farisa1116
    @farisa1116 3 роки тому +21

    Being productive while fasting throughout the day is a HUGE but not imposssible challenge

  • @amatullah5386
    @amatullah5386 3 роки тому +48

    Your videos made me realise that being productive is all about the mindset we have before getting to work. How we handle " doing a task " in our brain. Even how we say or how we announce doing that task to ourself ( if it make sense ). Thank you so much Ali.

  • @staroceans8677
    @staroceans8677 2 роки тому +15

    You are an INSPIRATION on how to be whole, happy and successful by taking responsibility with respect and utilizing a comprehensive form of nurturing.
    What an amazing person.
    Sort of a "today's" young Aristotle.

  • @myatsumon971
    @myatsumon971 3 роки тому +24

    This is my fav channel. I’ve just known you a few days ago and I’m now hooked to your videos and you do motivate me .Thank you Ali

  • @yaong5907
    @yaong5907 2 роки тому +5

    Love how you always get straight to the point. Thank you and please keep doing what you're doing!

  • @user-fo9qm7uo7n
    @user-fo9qm7uo7n Місяць тому +1

    I love these videos so much because they helped me change I wasn't a productive person and I didn't know what time management was but now I'm a productive person and I know so many things now thank you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😊

  • @xiid_52_vidishabanerjee32
    @xiid_52_vidishabanerjee32 2 роки тому +5

    The best video on time management I've ever seen.... I needed this badly cuz continuous lockdown has killed the urge to be productive for me..... This was resulting in guilt. Thank you ❣️🙏💕

  • @Bu11dog_Actual
    @Bu11dog_Actual 2 роки тому +4

    The impact you have on my motivation is priceless, my friend. Thank you for doing this. Just know that you've impacted at least one life out there.

  • @alexmaximizingtime
    @alexmaximizingtime 3 роки тому +8

    I love the first tip. If we don't take ownership of our time, we'll live life on autopilot which ultimately lets other people, companies, and things own our time.

  • @kristinblanchard8463
    @kristinblanchard8463 2 роки тому +37

    I think you are brilliant. Love your content. I heard this quote…we overestimate what we can get done in a day and underestimate what we can achieve in a one year.

    • @GrimRplayZzYT
      @GrimRplayZzYT 7 місяців тому +2

      Very nice quote, thank you for sharing it :)

  • @starrio713
    @starrio713 3 роки тому +56

    Ali, could you please make a video about how to stop being guilty about yourself after being so unproductive? Like i would tend to stay in bed much longer if I didn't get up on time, or I would blame myself for wasting sm time yesterday and get sucked into that feelings.

    • @ardinayuliani6488
      @ardinayuliani6488 3 роки тому +7

      Be your own best friend, what would you say to your loved one if they sometimes just feel lazy or curse themselves just because they wake up late

    • @ardinayuliani6488
      @ardinayuliani6488 3 роки тому +2

      Say that to yourself. You'll be surprised the difference when you brave enough to show that you love yourself

    • @leeleo9615
      @leeleo9615 3 роки тому +7

      I'm also someone who got sucked into such feelings very frequently. About 5 years ago I realized that problem and I've been learning to live with it since then. From what I've learned so far, I would say the best way is pretty simple, which is to change your way of thinking. Like I would feel the same way as you do but now I would tell myself, be more tolerant with yourself and it's unnecessary to feel guilty for being not productive as it does nothing good to me. Whatever you do at the present moment is what you most wanted to do so just take your time and enjoy it. If you wish to stay in bed for a bit longer then just enjoy your time on the bed, if you feel like playing games for a few hours then just sink yourself into it and not think about anything else. You literally have to keep reminding yourself of that so that you can actually enjoy the process of doing something. My understanding of productive has also changed. In the past I would thought completing many stuff in a day is myself being productive. But overtime I would unfortunately found myself doing them just to tick them off my todo list and not enjoying the process. Not to mention I ignore the fact that many of those stuff are not what I want to do at all. I added more to my todo list just to do more. That's a toxic cycle. So listen to yourself, find what you really want to do for everyday, finish that stuff with all your focus and energy, and be satisfied with the day. Let the rest natural fit in. Hope this can help you bro.

    • @donaldduck7268
      @donaldduck7268 3 роки тому +1

      I think he did. That is called “protected time”.
      Your welcome 🙏

    • @vanessat5542
      @vanessat5542 2 роки тому

      Remember that there is a tmrrw :) Start the next day- it’s not too late! Start implementing this knowledge of productivity into your life and start building the skills

  • @brothersvanhees
    @brothersvanhees 2 роки тому +3

    Great video! For me, scheduling designated time into my day for answering e-mails has been a game changer. All notifications are turned off & I'm no longer distracted throughout the day!

  • @trayleecase7180
    @trayleecase7180 2 роки тому

    I’m so glad I found this video. You made some excellent points, and your voice is so soothing!

  • @user-hd2km4qu5f
    @user-hd2km4qu5f 10 місяців тому +1

    I think that three points really stuck with me.
    Owning your time, Parkinson's Law and Choosing to be satisfied with what you've done.
    As someone who already uses most of these tricks, these three really stuck the most because these three really remind me that *I am responsible with my time, how I choose to do with my time, and my satisfaction with my efforts.*

  • @Oldybker1
    @Oldybker1 3 роки тому +9

    I started using a To-Do list some time ago and it gives me a sense of urgency to check stuff off, so its definitely effective lol. Also, It's important to apply the Eisenhower Matrix when creating a To-Do list in order to distinguish what's urgent but not important vs. what is not urgent but is important to reach our life goals.
    A really great book "The 12-Week Year" - Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington.

  • @GrowWithWill
    @GrowWithWill 3 роки тому +7

    Delegation is key - building a team around you can help unlock new levels of productivity.

  • @feruzusmanov7729
    @feruzusmanov7729 Рік тому

    Thank you very much. I just discovered your channel, and I am very grateful for all the useful, practical, everyday advice I get from it. I usually avoid such channels like a plague. But yours has caught my attention, and I can't stop watching. I find your content to be very genuine and relatable. You are doing a great job. Thank you again.

  • @lizzieBabes
    @lizzieBabes 2 роки тому

    Dear, here i was, beating myself up for not being productive enough and sucking at managing my time. I browsed for videos about time management and productivity and here you are!! 🎇🎇🎇THE TIME MANAGEMENT FAIRY🎇🎇🎇 I became a fan immediately. Just what I needed.
    Chapeau!!! You rock at this
    I'm running to sign up for your courses

  • @BornBurmese
    @BornBurmese 3 роки тому +34

    What a blessed time to be alive, having Ali spill all his knowledge and tips for us to implement in our daily lives. Thank you Ali for all that you share on this platform!

  • @lisasantos2667
    @lisasantos2667 3 роки тому +33

    VERY ENGAGING FROM BEGINNING TO END, A YEAR FROM NOW YOU'LL EITHER BE HAPPY THAT YOU STARTED WORKING ON YOUR DREAMS OR WISHING THAT YOU HAD STARTED, GET STARTED NOW AND DON'T LIVE WITH REGRETS! You can do it!

    • @bajgt5088
      @bajgt5088 3 роки тому

      One day or day one Your choice, Regardless, businesses and investments are the most clear ways to make money.

    • @damianjunior1643
      @damianjunior1643 3 роки тому +3

      People will be kicking themselves in few weeks if they miss the opportunity to buy and invest in Bitcoin.

    • @luisenrique6547
      @luisenrique6547 3 роки тому +1

      Obviously, I decided to trade cryptocurrencies but was put off by the market uncertainty.

    • @mathewdior6798
      @mathewdior6798 3 роки тому +1

      @@luisenrique6547 If you trade with a skilled trader such as Mr. John Scaparrotti, his trading strategies are very good, that won't be a problem and bother you.

    • @lizbethfranco5503
      @lizbethfranco5503 3 роки тому +1

      I have worked with 4 traders in the past but none of them is as efficient as Mr. John Scaparrotti, His trading strategies is awesome!

  • @hellosunshine3647
    @hellosunshine3647 2 роки тому +1

    Love this! So glad I found you. ☺ I feel like I'm drowning with tasks some days being that I work full time, I'm trying to start my own business, and I am the caregiver for my mom who lives with me. Some days I have HIGHHH energy and I get so much done. Some days I am beating myself up at the end of the day lol calendy sounds awesome! I use the calendar on my phone and when I have appointments, or people ask me to meet up, I just put it in my calendar and my Google mini reminders.🤣 I also have calenders all around the house. I use stickey notes for my to do list, and stick them on my bathroom mirror. So I can see them every morning.🤣 Thanks for the book recommendations, the highlight of the day tip, and I will watch your courses too! Let me pencil that in! 🤣🙌🏽🙏🏽

  • @sahitya92
    @sahitya92 Рік тому

    Love this short and crisp video putting everything into so much perspective. I shall try my best to follow. thank you so much for this♥

  • @marsgizmo
    @marsgizmo 3 роки тому +214

    wonderful insights! 👌😌

  • @hlalani1
    @hlalani1 Рік тому +8

    Hey Ali - love this video! The tips are spot on and I use many of them in many daily life, you've broken down some key concepts in such simple terms and packaged them with your positive mindset and creative aesthetic. Kudos my brother!

  • @musicbykanon
    @musicbykanon 2 роки тому

    I just wanted to say love your videos and how they are helping me getting my stuff sorted. Your videos are so calming to watch! Stumbled upon your channel around 3 years ago cause i was looking for ipad stuff for uni, like how to take notes and recently your videos have been popping up in my suggested videos again. From what i watched back then compared to now i really believe your videos have changed and improved a lot and i just enjoy watching them! Thank you for all the tips you are sharing and your last point here about its your decision to choose how you feel really made me wake up :)

  • @chlgdeep
    @chlgdeep Рік тому

    Hey Ali, just found your channel and have been binging vids like this. Really relaxing yet motivating at the same time. Thanks for making these vids.

  • @tanishachauhan4145
    @tanishachauhan4145 3 роки тому +13

    I learned far more from this channel than from my school. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

  • @shaify5759
    @shaify5759 3 роки тому +3

    i was literally thinking about how should i manage my time and i you posted this today . its just wow ...

  • @darshgupta6276
    @darshgupta6276 2 роки тому +1

    Although I don't use all of these techniques (obviously), there are 2 main things that are the most useful for me that I took away from this - Todo List, and Time Blocking. These two alone have made me super-super productive. Thanks for the video!!

  • @Nandaksilva
    @Nandaksilva 2 роки тому

    I Did your course on the skill share the one about stoicism and I loved it!
    The speed of you videos optimise my time! Thanks!

  • @krittikapaul355
    @krittikapaul355 3 роки тому +10

    I love the short intros. It's really satisfying to jump almost straight into the video.

  • @zig8925
    @zig8925 2 роки тому +3

    This video shows that everyone has something to work on. Ali Abdaal has to work on saying NO. I have to work on focusing on ONE task at a time, which I didn't realise was affecting me so much. It's one of the hard habits to break, as I imagine saying NO is/was for you Ali. (Depending on how you've improved in the last year 😉😂)
    Great video man

  • @consulting-bites
    @consulting-bites 4 місяці тому

    I love your energy! No wonder why you stay at the top for so long time. You inspire me a lot for my own channel. Thank you Ali!!

  • @florenceplesca5849
    @florenceplesca5849 Рік тому

    Good video! Got some things to think on my own about my time management. For myself, for recovering and also trying new things.
    Thank you

  • @NarangaravZorigt
    @NarangaravZorigt 3 роки тому +30

    *One of the most effective way to manage time is to KNOW exactly what you're going to do for the day.*
    *Instead of wasting time and attention, schedule your tomorrow at nights. 5 minutes is definitely enough.*

    • @britannia6080
      @britannia6080 2 роки тому

      Or in the morning, take 5 to 10 minutes. It will make the rest of the 6/7 hours more productive.

    • @veliem3935
      @veliem3935 2 роки тому

      I'm struggling with that 5-10 min that's why I'm here. I used to take less time on my morning routine( journaling, meditation and book reading) but recently it's taking longer than 3 hours. Will try to revert back to this system again thanks!!

  • @karolcat
    @karolcat Рік тому +3

    Good tips! Sometimes I feel I suck at time management, bc I don’t really like lists or having to make a schedule.. it seemed too “rigid” or hard to achieve. I’m not really a list person but what you mentions seems more realistic- the highlights & protected time were my favorites, I’m going to try to start using them to not get all caught up in homework!! Thx!!

  • @Parkitloveit
    @Parkitloveit 2 роки тому

    It's very nice to see that you, as such a productive, intelligent and successful man, also enjoy the little things like crossing out a to do on a physical to do list. I like your productivity videos and listen to them when I do my marketing stuff. I wish you a wonderful week

  • @keliyahkimitete-pias6450
    @keliyahkimitete-pias6450 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing your tips! I am a college student and I struggle with time management, badly. So thank you, I look forward to utilizing, atleast, some, if not, all of these skills! Thank you!

  • @abenhaj
    @abenhaj Рік тому +6

    Great video Ali. Thank you for the tips, really helpful

  • @manharbansal3431
    @manharbansal3431 3 роки тому +6

    The 'dissatisfaction at the end of the day' is so relatable !! One thing I have found really helpful is : before going to bed, I write (type) down all the things I did that day. It not only gives me satisfaction but at times when the list is too short, it pushes me to lengthen the list the next day. "Good stuff" Ali !

  • @yahayaoyinkansola8258
    @yahayaoyinkansola8258 Рік тому

    Genuinely the best tips I have heard on effectively managing your time, the one I started trying recently is automatic scheduling, and it is just beautiful

  • @ImprovementGang
    @ImprovementGang 2 роки тому +3

    I have been dedicating time before I start to do something (like homework/work) to write down what I need to get done. I make a list, and then rearrange it from most important to least. And then I rearrange again for time sensitivity. Doing this has made me more organized of my time and saved me a LOT of time

    • @blakeamstrong8688
      @blakeamstrong8688 2 роки тому

      🔝🔝🔝🔝
      Thanks for your feedback.
      Send me a direct msg, I have something to share with you.......

  • @jwojiunnkon6706
    @jwojiunnkon6706 3 роки тому +29

    I understand why I am different from the millionaire. I listen to motivation video instead of getting work done :)

  • @christosmanoli1759
    @christosmanoli1759 3 роки тому +4

    Hello, Ali
    Firstly, I'd like to congratulate you on the great quality of your videos. They're absolutely fantastic. I love watching them because we have the same interests such as technology, productivity, finances, and everyday life. You are the one who inspired me to start my website and get interested in starting a UA-cam later on this year. Possibly, this summer.
    I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know what calendar app are you using since I really liked the screen-recording shot you showed making your plan. I really liked the feature of drawing a box and it simultaneously adds time. It amazed me.
    Thank you in advance,
    Christos

  • @anonn7454
    @anonn7454 2 роки тому

    Absolutely love how this video just gets straight into it

  • @gatheringgrit
    @gatheringgrit 2 роки тому +6

    The choice to be satisfied is probably the hardest one in my opinion. When you start becoming more productive, it becomes kind of addicting lol. You start to have bigger and bigger goals for each day, start to optimize every bit of time so you can try to do more but, its never enough! You feel like you can always optimize something in your day and do better. This sometimes drives me crazy... So even being productive as opposed to being lazy and not doing anything, has its downsides. I would still rather be on the productive spectrum. But yeah, if you learn to be satisfied with the work you did, even though it wasn't everything you planned to do - you won at life!

  • @JasonVong
    @JasonVong 3 роки тому +241

    Welp! This video gave me the excuse to resub to WoW when TBC classic comes out 🙄Blaming you Ali

    • @aliabdaal
      @aliabdaal  3 роки тому +18

      Haha yesssssss

    • @Simmikapadia
      @Simmikapadia 3 роки тому +4

      @@aliabdaal somebody used your name in the above comments and texted me a whatsapp number...please do check is it safe

    • @Simmikapadia
      @Simmikapadia 3 роки тому +1

      @Ali Abdaal i am speaking about you...

    • @Simmikapadia
      @Simmikapadia 2 роки тому +1

      @heens x ikr, these people have no shame. Anyways thanks man😊

  • @beneschuierer3267
    @beneschuierer3267 3 роки тому +5

    I am never disappointed by the quality of your videos! Sometimes it don’t feels right to watch them for free.😂

  • @maandagmeditatie
    @maandagmeditatie 2 роки тому

    These tips have been so useful for me the past month!! I think you are really on to something

  • @GrantBruce-dn6py
    @GrantBruce-dn6py Місяць тому

    I use WorkTime productivity software. I particularly love the variety of insightful reports it provides, helping me stay accountable and make data-driven decisions to optimize my workflow. And the best part is, it doesn't record any private information or take screenshots.

  • @Dhishan
    @Dhishan 3 роки тому +23

    Wish I could make videos as good as this. Watching it makes me feel Productive 😀

  • @akanshajindal5044
    @akanshajindal5044 Рік тому +8

    these are some really nice tips. thanks man

  • @mprosfan
    @mprosfan 3 місяці тому

    I'm thirteen and this video, probably inspired me or well, turned my life over from gaming 24/7 to having peace in life.

  • @goldenspark24
    @goldenspark24 4 дні тому

    In the midst of this burnout... This video turned out to be a light ❤... Thanks Ali

  • @seraphen9328
    @seraphen9328 Рік тому +148

    I love how the delegation tip is literally "Exploit people that have lower minimum wage than you because your time is more valuable than theirs"
    Even with harmless intentions, it is in very poor taste.

    • @rest0ck
      @rest0ck Рік тому +5

      Peak capitalist mindset - was shocked to hear this

    • @yevhen.nehoda
      @yevhen.nehoda Рік тому +2

      I'd argue: what's poor about that? (please set aside the 'moralistic' BS from the very start, that's just hypocrisy)

  • @NickGofficial
    @NickGofficial 3 роки тому +21

    "The key is in not spending time, but in investing it." Great video Ali 👍 (still watching it btw) :)

  • @loganperry5669
    @loganperry5669 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much! You're an absolute legend Ali

  • @diegoasturias9252
    @diegoasturias9252 2 роки тому +2

    The moment you mentioned playing six hours of WoW ... and then you are a doctor... I am all ears! I also have lots of distracting weaknesses that kill my time and want to know how to solve that (or at least don't feel guilty)... You created empathy right from the beginning!

  • @emilyaltom628
    @emilyaltom628 Рік тому +4

    I’m going back to school next week, trying to juggle working full time & school full time. I’ve been so worried about how I’ll manage my time and looking for tips. Loved this video! Thanks for sharing