Thanks for watching guys ❤If you're interested I write a weekly newsletter about productivity and other insights from my daily life here: go.aliabdaal.com/5prthingsvid
I made a subscription with audible just to listen to your book. I enjoyed it and plan on buying a physical copy so that i can do the exercises on paper. Thanks!
Tidying up is EXACTLY what I am doing. Small stuff here and there reminds me of other things I need to do. Moving things around made a huge difference in mental clarity and focus at my desk.
I started my personal CRM in Notion and this is soooo helpful! It's so funny, because friends are so happy when I "remember" things they said because I wrote them down. Also what they mentioned they want for their birthday. My boyfriend is amazed by my skill to buy presents for friends. It doesn't matter how I remembered. In the end what really counts is the joy I get from people who feel like I really listened ❤
hey Ali, an old subscriber here, have been watching you since 2 years, and being honest and as a student, I still find you older videos more helpful easy as compared to the new ones, not totally and all of them, but yes, i feel some friction in the new ones and old ones help a bit better, i dont dislike the new ones obviously, I am sharing this considering that you read our comments
Meditation is honestly one of the best things I have ever implemented into my routines and I recommend it to everyone who works with me. Completely takes you to a new level of focus and calm, love the tip!
Seems to me these all have a "high tech/high touch" component in common. Connecting with people who are important to you, reflecting about your life, and reducing mental and physical clutter are all about reframing and reinforcing human experiences. They can all be quite separate from tech, or we can use tech to increase these touch opportunities. I think all five are about "keeping in touch" with yourself, your relationships, and your habitat.
personal crm is a GENIUS idea. as a former mentor from my state university mentoring first-year students, it is so important to have community map to keep track of the progress of individuals and always updating/following up with them about things they are experiencing. i def should do this for my friends as well since we do forget at times, but going the extra mile really does make a difference! thanks for that:)
🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *🌟 Productive Use of Spare Time* - Productivity is about intentional, effective, and enjoyable use of time. - Five needle-moving activities for spare time: gratitude messages, weekly reflections, meditation, personal CRM, recording podcasts. 02:47 *🙏 Gratitude Messages* - Sending thank-you messages is a quick and impactful way to express gratitude. - Easy to do, takes only a few minutes, and often yields positive responses. - Boosts personal well-being and strengthens relationships. 05:30 *📅 Weekly Reflections* - Weekly reflection is a transformative practice for personal and professional growth. - Helps align with goals, celebrate achievements, address challenges, and plan for the upcoming week. - Enhances productivity, work-life balance, and overall well-being. 06:00 *🧘 Meditation with Headspace* - Meditation, facilitated by apps like Headspace, enhances mental well-being. - Establishing a daily meditation practice fosters focus, clarity, and emotional resilience. - The Feelgood productivity collection on Headspace offers resources for integrating mindfulness into productivity. 09:17 *📝 Personal CRM for Relationships* - Personal CRM systems aid in maintaining and nurturing relationships. - Helps in remembering important dates, tracking interactions, and staying thoughtful. - Tools like Dex can streamline the process and offer reminders for staying in touch. 13:02 *🎙️ Recording Podcasts* - Recording podcasts, even casually, fosters deeper connections and meaningful conversations. - Encourages self-expression, reflection, and sharing of insights. - Offers a creative outlet and strengthens interpersonal bonds. 16:21 *🏡 Productive Environment* - The environment significantly influences productivity, mindset, and intentions. - Tidying up physical spaces for a few minutes enhances focus and reduces mental clutter. - A clean and organized environment fosters a calm and intentional approach to tasks. 18:01 *📓 Journaling Benefits* - Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection, clarity, and personal growth. - Even a few minutes spent journaling with prompts can have a profound impact on one's life. - Whether using pen and paper or digital platforms, journaling facilitates introspection and mindfulness. Made with HARPA AI
Regardless the topic, there is always some positive energy that I get whenever I watch any of your videos! This tells me that you are genuine. Keep up this high quality content.
Something random I’ve noticed watching this video is that Ali has started to speak slower with more purpose. Not that he didn’t speak with purpose before but I remember when I watched him a couple years ago I had to sometimes slow down the video speed. He just seems way more content and calm.
The tidying up thing is so real. I always feel wayyyy better when my desk is clear and my kitchen table is clear (the two places I tend to drop random stuff).
This was so kindly useful, really thought out suggestions that actually brought value for me, simple things that I actually needed at the moment and will try to practice. Thanks for taking the time to bring these ideas.
Love your content Ali. But I haven’t been bored for over 4 years. I have 2 children under 5, work full time, run a UA-cam channel, married, learning a new language, learning the piano and have just completed a Masters plus travelling & vlogging at every opportunity I can get and I wouldn’t want it to be any other way.
❤ Yes, notes on friends. I have ad hoc been doing this. This allows me to be in tune in with them. To pick up our conversation from where we left off. Thank you for affirming this to me. 😊
oh my gposh you have Kaelyn in your team now! Didn't know that, super happy for her! I've been watching her content for awhile now and so excited to see what's next!
I've never been good at maintaining relationships and I think the CRM is just what I need. I've been tossing it around in my head for a couple years now after hearing that the upper limit for interpersonal relationships is around 150 people. So, I've been considering who my top 150 people are and this is motivating me to actually make that list
I’m taking from this video the Apple notes to have a record of my people’s interactions. We are getting older and it’s harder to be friends with people but we still need the sense of belonging to a group. Thank Dr. Ali. I bought your book and I’m finishing another one in order to start yours. Looking forward to it. Gracias
I was feeling very anxious before watching this video. So I decided to focus on something that could help me organize my mind and this content made me feel more calm and gave me ideas, opened my mind. So thank u for your videos!
Very astute observation there Ali. I am indeed a very good looking over-achiever. In seriousness though, you've inspired me to return to doing weekly reflections :)
Spending a few min in front of a video from Ali that gives ideas and reminders of ways to make productivity more enjoyable and inline with my “why” is a very good use of time in my book. Thanks, Ali! And I loved your book. I have been rereading portions of it regularly.
An idea to sell the personal CRM to phone manufacturers have the feature on phone after a call ends to take notes which pops up the next time the caller calls you back-optional...
How about 5 fun and relaxing things you can do instead scrolling on your phone? I am productive for most of the day. I scroll when I need to relax and just dont know what else to do. I imagine that's a bigger problem for a lot of people...
Boredom occurs when we are unengaged or unstimulated by our current activity. It happens because our brains seek novelty and challenge, and without these, we feel a lack of interest and motivation.
You don't need a separate CRM system to keep track of these thing. You can put them in with your contacts in the notes section or other fields in your built-in contacts app.
This grabbed my attention 17:06 "...play videos which can be very productive, if you're doing it intentionally". I'm probably not alone when I say I feel a sense of guilt after playing video games (even though I was enjoying it at the time) because it seems like time wasted/unproductive. I know you sometimes request ideas for videos from your audience, and I wondered if there might be something in this i.e. activities that feel like time wasted but can actually be productive/intentional.
This was such a great video! I had been thinking about figuring out how to keep track of people and relationships I have been building. I'm working on being an entrepreneur and having to make a lot more connections with people than I typically do. This advice is so helpful. I think I might use notion to organize my "people" folder and keep track of things. It makes so much sense and I really want to be the kind of person that is really thoughtful but I am so forgetful it makes it difficult.
Love this video, Ali! These tips are so handy-and I’ve not heard of Dex before you mentioned it in an earlier video. This reminded me again that I need to check it out!
I just opened the video and was caught off-guard by Ali talking in Hindi. Then I found out that UA-cam has just added the feature in, and let me tell you, it's insane!
wooo, i clicked on the video and all of a sudden ali in speaking hindi.....good process man you will much more audience . I personally will watch the video in english because it's easier in english even for a north indian.
I'm German and can't get enough of your content. Could I pls have this video in English? The German is not nearly as entertaining, as listening to you, Ali.
Personal CRMs! 🙌 I like using a database app to create records for friends and family. You can make whatever fields you want in that record, such as ‘topics we discussed last time we spoke’, ‘names of their family members’, ‘their current job’, ‘likes’ etc. Gamechanging
Hey Ali, a question. I was reading your book, congratulations btw, where you say that 'feel good productivity' works better than just straight-up resilience and grinding our way through, as traditionally thought. However, would it suffice Muhammad Ali if he changed his philosophy from his 'hating every second, still continuing' to the feel-good productivity into becoming the Muhammad Ali we know? Would it work when the other students are studying 16 hours every day in a country like India for a University entrance exam?
Amazing, i love the book. Always enjoy listening to you, but just please slow down - just a little, please! You talk so fast it seems that you're trying to rush through everything.
Thanks for watching guys ❤If you're interested I write a weekly newsletter about productivity and other insights from my daily life here: go.aliabdaal.com/5prthingsvid
Is it productive to watch your videos as a form of procrastination 🤐
tankyou!!!
I made a subscription with audible just to listen to your book. I enjoyed it and plan on buying a physical copy so that i can do the exercises on paper. Thanks!
@@jonathanluo3414 This is the most productive procrastination u'll ever make
We can't wait to see a video about your current productivity system or apps.
I’m Japanese studying English by watching him, and through watching his videos, I learned the phrase “who are kindly sponsoring this video”.
😂😂😂
Ahahhaha❤
😅😂
Kawaii
Cute ☺️
The most productive thing you can do is to watch an Ali Abdaal video
After liking and subscribing to Ali Abdaal I cured cancer and got 10000 subscribers, trust me it works
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No brother. Educational videos are still entertainment. Focus focus foucs
Watching Ali Abdaal's video is itself a sign that you are unproductive.
@@spmxonot if you’re watching to find an answer to a problem and apply it. Always take action!
Tidying up is EXACTLY what I am doing. Small stuff here and there reminds me of other things I need to do. Moving things around made a huge difference in mental clarity and focus at my desk.
I started my personal CRM in Notion and this is soooo helpful! It's so funny, because friends are so happy when I "remember" things they said because I wrote them down. Also what they mentioned they want for their birthday. My boyfriend is amazed by my skill to buy presents for friends. It doesn't matter how I remembered. In the end what really counts is the joy I get from people who feel like I really listened ❤
Do you mind sharing the template?
hey Ali, an old subscriber here, have been watching you since 2 years, and being honest and as a student, I still find you older videos more helpful easy as compared to the new ones, not totally and all of them, but yes, i feel some friction in the new ones and old ones help a bit better, i dont dislike the new ones obviously, I am sharing this considering that you read our comments
My favourite tool is the weekly reflection. Helps you stay on accountable and it’s so rewarding to notice your progress
Meditation is honestly one of the best things I have ever implemented into my routines and I recommend it to everyone who works with me. Completely takes you to a new level of focus and calm, love the tip!
Seems to me these all have a "high tech/high touch" component in common. Connecting with people who are important to you, reflecting about your life, and reducing mental and physical clutter are all about reframing and reinforcing human experiences. They can all be quite separate from tech, or we can use tech to increase these touch opportunities. I think all five are about "keeping in touch" with yourself, your relationships, and your habitat.
Really enjoyed getting to film an impromptu podcast with you 😊 thanks for the conversation!
personal crm is a GENIUS idea. as a former mentor from my state university mentoring first-year students, it is so important to have community map to keep track of the progress of individuals and always updating/following up with them about things they are experiencing. i def should do this for my friends as well since we do forget at times, but going the extra mile really does make a difference! thanks for that:)
Hey, you find any good free ways to do it? All software/app seems expensive.
@@Muhammed.YaseenReplying so id find out too
When you WERE ACTUALLY mindlessly scrolling, somehow caught a glimpse of the title of this video and ended up here reading this comment.
Whoever ended up reading his comment right here, I hope you are experiencing good feelings, because feeling good does bring you productivity ❤️
Aww
@john-chung-hsuanwu8766 what a sweet comment
🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
00:00 *🌟 Productive Use of Spare Time*
- Productivity is about intentional, effective, and enjoyable use of time.
- Five needle-moving activities for spare time: gratitude messages, weekly reflections, meditation, personal CRM, recording podcasts.
02:47 *🙏 Gratitude Messages*
- Sending thank-you messages is a quick and impactful way to express gratitude.
- Easy to do, takes only a few minutes, and often yields positive responses.
- Boosts personal well-being and strengthens relationships.
05:30 *📅 Weekly Reflections*
- Weekly reflection is a transformative practice for personal and professional growth.
- Helps align with goals, celebrate achievements, address challenges, and plan for the upcoming week.
- Enhances productivity, work-life balance, and overall well-being.
06:00 *🧘 Meditation with Headspace*
- Meditation, facilitated by apps like Headspace, enhances mental well-being.
- Establishing a daily meditation practice fosters focus, clarity, and emotional resilience.
- The Feelgood productivity collection on Headspace offers resources for integrating mindfulness into productivity.
09:17 *📝 Personal CRM for Relationships*
- Personal CRM systems aid in maintaining and nurturing relationships.
- Helps in remembering important dates, tracking interactions, and staying thoughtful.
- Tools like Dex can streamline the process and offer reminders for staying in touch.
13:02 *🎙️ Recording Podcasts*
- Recording podcasts, even casually, fosters deeper connections and meaningful conversations.
- Encourages self-expression, reflection, and sharing of insights.
- Offers a creative outlet and strengthens interpersonal bonds.
16:21 *🏡 Productive Environment*
- The environment significantly influences productivity, mindset, and intentions.
- Tidying up physical spaces for a few minutes enhances focus and reduces mental clutter.
- A clean and organized environment fosters a calm and intentional approach to tasks.
18:01 *📓 Journaling Benefits*
- Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection, clarity, and personal growth.
- Even a few minutes spent journaling with prompts can have a profound impact on one's life.
- Whether using pen and paper or digital platforms, journaling facilitates introspection and mindfulness.
Made with HARPA AI
Thanks bro❤
My comment will be buried, but thank you for all your productivity and study tips. They have helped me tremendously over the years
Regardless the topic, there is always some positive energy that I get whenever I watch any of your videos!
This tells me that you are genuine.
Keep up this high quality content.
I've listened to all of 'Not Overthinking' episodes. The casual conversations are fun to listen.
Something random I’ve noticed watching this video is that Ali has started to speak slower with more purpose. Not that he didn’t speak with purpose before but I remember when I watched him a couple years ago I had to sometimes slow down the video speed. He just seems way more content and calm.
The tidying up thing is so real. I always feel wayyyy better when my desk is clear and my kitchen table is clear (the two places I tend to drop random stuff).
Boredom is a luxury so many people can't afford.
This was so kindly useful, really thought out suggestions that actually brought value for me, simple things that I actually needed at the moment and will try to practice. Thanks for taking the time to bring these ideas.
Love your content Ali. But I haven’t been bored for over 4 years. I have 2 children under 5, work full time, run a UA-cam channel, married, learning a new language, learning the piano and have just completed a Masters plus travelling & vlogging at every opportunity I can get and I wouldn’t want it to be any other way.
Loved the tip about expressing withheld gratitudes… I will try that up Ali, thanks ❤
Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.
Congratulations on 5.55M Ali.
I've ben here since 1M.
Great, great video, Ali! So Insightful. Was almost going to skip this one, but am so glad I didn't!
❤ Yes, notes on friends. I have ad hoc been doing this. This allows me to be in tune in with them. To pick up our conversation from where we left off. Thank you for affirming this to me. 😊
The beauty of the African sunset disguised the danger lurking nearby.
oh my gposh you have Kaelyn in your team now! Didn't know that, super happy for her! I've been watching her content for awhile now and so excited to see what's next!
I've never been good at maintaining relationships and I think the CRM is just what I need. I've been tossing it around in my head for a couple years now after hearing that the upper limit for interpersonal relationships is around 150 people. So, I've been considering who my top 150 people are and this is motivating me to actually make that list
Meditation is the best. Weekly reflection is kind of a work which doesnt help to relax your brain while on break
agreeeed
I don't care how long the video is, I could listen to you all day my good sir!! :D
I’m taking from this video the Apple notes to have a record of my people’s interactions. We are getting older and it’s harder to be friends with people but we still need the sense of belonging to a group. Thank Dr. Ali. I bought your book and I’m finishing another one in order to start yours. Looking forward to it. Gracias
I LOVE the background music.
I was feeling very anxious before watching this video. So I decided to focus on something that could help me organize my mind and this content made me feel more calm and gave me ideas, opened my mind. So thank u for your videos!
I seriously thought I was a freak for doing a "personal CRM". It's such a good idea!
Simple way to keep a personal CRM is to just use your phone and/or Outlook contacts. You can add birthdays in there and notes etc.
Only Ali can be conscious about being productive even whilst being bored 😛
Honestly, this video was not at all what I expected, but it was just what was needed.
If you let go a little, you will have a little peace. If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of peace.
The piano in the BG is a nice touch
Ali you are saving lives. MAy Allah bless you more. Ameen
Very astute observation there Ali. I am indeed a very good looking over-achiever. In seriousness though, you've inspired me to return to doing weekly reflections :)
At that moment I was the most fearsome weasel in the entire swamp.
seeing this while mindlessly scrolling during my free time ... thank youuu
Spending a few min in front of a video from Ali that gives ideas and reminders of ways to make productivity more enjoyable and inline with my “why” is a very good use of time in my book. Thanks, Ali! And I loved your book. I have been rereading portions of it regularly.
An idea to sell the personal CRM to phone manufacturers have the feature on phone after a call ends to take notes which pops up the next time the caller calls you back-optional...
How about 5 fun and relaxing things you can do instead scrolling on your phone? I am productive for most of the day. I scroll when I need to relax and just dont know what else to do. I imagine that's a bigger problem for a lot of people...
absolutely!!
read, walk, music, talk, journal or do nothing
Yes, I find relaxing harder to figure out
@@notus299 Yes! Doing nothing is still an art I have to master
Garden🌱🌱🌱
Really Love your videos lately!!!
Boredom occurs when we are unengaged or unstimulated by our current activity. It happens because our brains seek novelty and challenge, and without these, we feel a lack of interest and motivation.
The balloons floated away along with all my hopes and dreams.
Hey Ali, would be awesome if you can make a video about how to find and keep friends as an adult!
I really needed this, I'm so bored of social media.
You don't need a separate CRM system to keep track of these thing. You can put them in with your contacts in the notes section or other fields in your built-in contacts app.
I have been thinking of starting a personal CRM for a while but always thought it would be weird 😂 Guess I’m gonna do it now ❤
Very good video! I think the messaging loved ones and tidying your space were wonderful suggestions
This grabbed my attention 17:06 "...play videos which can be very productive, if you're doing it intentionally". I'm probably not alone when I say I feel a sense of guilt after playing video games (even though I was enjoying it at the time) because it seems like time wasted/unproductive. I know you sometimes request ideas for videos from your audience, and I wondered if there might be something in this i.e. activities that feel like time wasted but can actually be productive/intentional.
imo producing joy is being productive :)
thats thats so innovative and so helpful! im happy folks, we made the right man famous!
This was such a great video! I had been thinking about figuring out how to keep track of people and relationships I have been building. I'm working on being an entrepreneur and having to make a lot more connections with people than I typically do. This advice is so helpful. I think I might use notion to organize my "people" folder and keep track of things. It makes so much sense and I really want to be the kind of person that is really thoughtful but I am so forgetful it makes it difficult.
15:25 this is a great idea
I put the details of friends in the notes sections on their contacts of my phone.
That's so cute
Thank you really much for all of those useful tips. I’d love to try the gratitude and the podcast with my brother immediately.
Hey Ali,can u make a video on how to organise a calendar
lmfao the “good looking” comment at 4:19 was slipped in so smooth 😂
OMG Ali I love you and your ideas. Thank you 🙏🏻
Congrats on the collab with Headspace!
Thank you Ali I'm glad to have come across your page ❤
Love this video, Ali! These tips are so handy-and I’ve not heard of Dex before you mentioned it in an earlier video. This reminded me again that I need to check it out!
This is my first time watching your content.really useful!!
Amazing content Ali thank you!!!
Thank you ali❤ for your valuable efforts.
I just opened the video and was caught off-guard by Ali talking in Hindi. Then I found out that UA-cam has just added the feature in, and let me tell you, it's insane!
My brother Ali, I really needed to watch this video so bad. And you posted it on the right time!!
Another genuine video with a lot of value. Thank you. Banger. The people really appreciated the gratitude text
I wrote a thank you note for my friends and now they came to my home immediately to check if I am suicidal😂
4:14 The Ali Abdaal heel turn nobody saw coming 😂
Yeahhhhh i wondered why I can't see any comments on that😂😂😂
4:13 thank you Ali
This is so powerful 😢 thanks Ali🙏
You've been inspiring me since you were in medical school.
Thank you Ali.🖤
wooo, i clicked on the video and all of a sudden ali in speaking hindi.....good process man you will much more audience . I personally will watch the video in english because it's easier in english even for a north indian.
This video is really helpful, Thanks Ali!
Personal CRM - an option to mentioned is Clay.
WE NEED AN NEW EP OF NOT OVERTHINKING 😫
You are always such an inspiration for us newbie UA-camrs!
Fr
He keeps motivating me to start and continue a UA-cam channel
@@X-expo you talking to me bro?
I just uploaded my first real video lol
Will upload about 1-2 this week and I'll continue from there
“You’re probably good looking as well” 😭 LOVE THAT! 4:18
Love this. THanks Ali!
شكرا ع الترجمة....كنت بعانى عشان افهم الفيديو
This man understands what he is talking about. Love from Kenya ❤
muchas gracias por crear contenido en español, eres mi inspiración
I'm German and can't get enough of your content. Could I pls have this video in English? The German is not nearly as entertaining, as listening to you, Ali.
Personal CRMs! 🙌 I like using a database app to create records for friends and family. You can make whatever fields you want in that record, such as ‘topics we discussed last time we spoke’, ‘names of their family members’, ‘their current job’, ‘likes’ etc. Gamechanging
Great content. Worth the time to watch it.
Hey Ali, a question. I was reading your book, congratulations btw, where you say that 'feel good productivity' works better than just straight-up resilience and grinding our way through, as traditionally thought. However, would it suffice Muhammad Ali if he changed his philosophy from his 'hating every second, still continuing' to the feel-good productivity into becoming the Muhammad Ali we know? Would it work when the other students are studying 16 hours every day in a country like India for a University entrance exam?
UA-cam now translates your Voice in different languages with AI your German Voice is really funny 😂
Insightful
Mr. Ali Abdaal since following you from 2022 my life has changed greatly just because of your amazing content. 🥰🥰
Amazing, i love the book. Always enjoy listening to you, but just please slow down - just a little, please! You talk so fast it seems that you're trying to rush through everything.
this came exactly at the right time
Thank you Ali. Wondering if you or the smart guys of this community may come up with any valid free alternative to Dex . Ciao a tutti
in this video I learned that I should be doing things that are "a bit rouge"
Ali and everyone here, if you really want to feel more productive and have a meaningful life, speak up for Gaza