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!
🎯 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
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 personally enjoy every single video Ali has made. It has been around 1 year since I discovered his channel and have fallen in love with it since then.(this is prob the 10th time i am watching this video but every time i watch, i learn smth new that contributes to my life as a med student)
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!
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:)
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.
❤ 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. 😊
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 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 ❤
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).
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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 TH-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.
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!
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...
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.
I just opened the video and was caught off-guard by Ali talking in Hindi. Then I found out that TH-cam has just added the feature in, and let me tell you, it's insane!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 :)
These are such interesting suggestions! A podcast with friends or family?? Such a great idea. I have wondered about recording discussions with my parents for my son, but never thought of it as part of a podcast. Also interesting to think "I might upload, but I might not. Let's just see where it takes us."
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.
Watching ali to find the right answer to my problem and then take action is the best feeling ever. My life literally changed and I can’t thank you enough. Hope to meet you in person one day!
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...
Packed with value, as always! Thank you Ali ❤ Can't wait for you to have kids, so that you can start sharing you brilliant ideas on productive yet fun parenting 😊😊
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.
🎯 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❤
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.
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
😂
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!
I personally enjoy every single video Ali has made. It has been around 1 year since I discovered his channel and have fallen in love with it since then.(this is prob the 10th time i am watching this video but every time i watch, i learn smth new that contributes to my life as a med student)
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!
Am stuck at where you said you are 30 yrs old. You are so wise. May you continue to be blessed. Thank you for your videos.
These are great tips, I often find as content creator, we are always scrolling on our phones and this is good way to unplug and be present.
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
My comment will be buried, but thank you for all your productivity and study tips. They have helped me tremendously over the years
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
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!
❤ 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. 😊
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 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?
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).
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.
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.
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.
Great, great video, Ali! So Insightful. Was almost going to skip this one, but am so glad I didn't!
Boredom is a luxury so many people can't afford.
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!
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
OMG Ali I love you and your ideas. Thank you 🙏🏻
Loved the tip about expressing withheld gratitudes… I will try that up Ali, thanks ❤
I don't care how long the video is, I could listen to you all day my good sir!! :D
Honestly, this video was not at all what I expected, but it was just what was needed.
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 ❤
This is my first time watching your content.really useful!!
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 TH-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.
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 so powerful 😢 thanks Ali🙏
Really Love your videos lately!!!
Very good video! I think the messaging loved ones and tidying your space were wonderful suggestions
Thank you Ali I'm glad to have come across your page ❤
You gave me some great ideas!!!! Thanks so much!!
Ali you are saving lives. MAy Allah bless you more. Ameen
I wrote a thank you note for my friends and now they came to my home immediately to check if I am suicidal😂
Congrats on the collab with Headspace!
Thank you ali❤ for your valuable efforts.
The beauty of the African sunset disguised the danger lurking nearby.
Only Ali can be conscious about being productive even whilst being bored 😛
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🌱🌱🌱
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.
Amazing content Ali thank you!!!
seeing this while mindlessly scrolling during my free time ... thank youuu
I just opened the video and was caught off-guard by Ali talking in Hindi. Then I found out that TH-cam has just added the feature in, and let me tell you, it's insane!
The balloons floated away along with all my hopes and dreams.
The piano in the BG is a nice touch
lmfao the “good looking” comment at 4:19 was slipped in so smooth 😂
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.
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.
I really needed this, I'm so bored of social media.
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.
I seriously thought I was a freak for doing a "personal CRM". It's such a good idea!
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.
It was very helpful, Thank you Ali!🤍🤍
At that moment I was the most fearsome weasel in the entire swamp.
Congratulations on 5.55M Ali.
I've ben here since 1M.
Thank you really much for all of those useful tips. I’d love to try the gratitude and the podcast with my brother immediately.
15:25 this is a great idea
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!
My brother Ali, I really needed to watch this video so bad. And you posted it on the right time!!
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.
One of biggest inspiration to get into content thing😅 thank you Ali❣
Meditation is the best. Weekly reflection is kind of a work which doesnt help to relax your brain while on break
agreeeed
“You’re probably good looking as well” 😭 LOVE THAT! 4:18
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 :)
4:14 The Ali Abdaal heel turn nobody saw coming 😂
Yeahhhhh i wondered why I can't see any comments on that😂😂😂
These are such interesting suggestions! A podcast with friends or family?? Such a great idea. I have wondered about recording discussions with my parents for my son, but never thought of it as part of a podcast. Also interesting to think "I might upload, but I might not. Let's just see where it takes us."
You can make it unlisted so only people who you share link with can see
@@MarissaK319 ah right, I see. I actually hadn't realised that was an option. Thanks!
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.
Love this. THanks Ali!
Hey Ali,can u make a video on how to organise a calendar
Watching ali to find the right answer to my problem and then take action is the best feeling ever. My life literally changed and I can’t thank you enough. Hope to meet you in person one day!
WE NEED AN NEW EP OF NOT OVERTHINKING 😫
As always...wonderful video 🎉
Hi, I really love your videos and they have helped me grow, I have a question, how can we fight smoking addictions and consumption of cannabis?
Another genuine video with a lot of value. Thank you. Banger. The people really appreciated the gratitude text
Thanks for clear video Ali.
Great content. Worth the time to watch it.
Banger video! 😊 Can a Dex kind of CRM be setup and used in Notion ?
Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.
This video is really helpful, Thanks Ali!
Hey Ali, would be awesome if you can make a video about how to find and keep friends as an adult!
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...
Great video! I appreciate the detail.
TH-cam now translates your Voice in different languages with AI your German Voice is really funny 😂
Excelente vídeo gracias por traducirlo 😎👍😎👍😎👍
You've been inspiring me since you were in medical school.
Thank you Ali.🖤
Express gratitude for someone you love
Do weekly reflection "screenshots"
Great video brother! But does it always work or just sometime? Sounds so cost effective and time consuming!
Packed with value, as always! Thank you Ali ❤ Can't wait for you to have kids, so that you can start sharing you brilliant ideas on productive yet fun parenting 😊😊
muchas gracias por crear contenido en español, eres mi inspiración
4:13 thank you Ali