5 Easy Habits That Could Change Your Life

[@aliabdaal]

Let me know what you thought of the video below! 🚀And if you want more help with procrastination and to start taking meaningful action on your biggest goals every day, check out Productivity Lab here: go.productivitylab.com/tjserotonin/yt

[@Kareem-p4m]

Arabic audio track pleasssssse❤

[@jimbagsh9569]

Awesome video! Looking forward to the rest of the series!!!

[@glennwallace6742]

Wheres your new kindles review!?

[@ambramari118]

How to find a forest or even a park everything day in a big city when you work 9 to 17 with 30 minutes to eat and have 2 hours of commuting ? Your advices are so good but not realistic for the majority of normal people working in a city. Also if we would have to do everything needed to get our 4 neurotransmitters happy… either we should stop working or we should have a 48 h day.

[@stanijev]

It's all about our decisions and what we do. Discipline is about making decisions that are aligned with our intentions. Inspiration may get us started, but it's the habit that keeps us going. Habits stay with us even when we don’t have the inspiration. All of it I grabbed from the book Unveiling Your Hidden Potential

[@Amela.]

1. Forest 2. Sunlight 3. Food 4. Breath 5. Sleep

[@missNCW]

Thank you

[@simranchahal4157]

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[@AinaKanatkyzy]

Please keep doing this. I am a person who falls out and in of procrastination and apathy, letting down my healthy lifestyle, and coming back to your videos now and then really helps me go back in track! Thank you, Ali!

[@boss-_-7034]

I totally agree, for years now one of the quickest ways I get out of a productivity rut is through watching Ali’s videos.

[@constellation007]

I saw a comment or two about your content being “dead” so you’re getting less views but I think they only feel that way because maybe they don’t find as much value in your videos anymore because they either don’t care or they’re someone who is already very productive so they don’t see value in your videos anymore Of course, new content is always good but i wouldnt want you going into a rabbit hole for it right now, carefully think about it if anything and show us once u find something you like! But I’ve been watching you for like 2 years now and even in videos that overlap with your past ones i still gain new insights from your new ones and I really like what you said in one of your videos “as long as at least one person finds value” in your video, then it’s worth it I am not quite where I want to be in my life yet but Ali, your channel has been such a tremendous influence in my productivity so please keep it up!

[@HellerVogel]

I agree completly. Some points are better understund if the are said two or three times. Sometimes i do not get it in thte fist vid, but in the second. Oberlaping is not bad, just like Ali wrote in his newsletter. If you want to check it out, just search lifeNotes Ali Abdaal

[@bigbabygoose]

I’ve been watching you for 4 years, and I actually think you’re at your very best in terms of how you break down and explain things, plus the production value helps with that at times w images etc. As a busy doctor and part time entrepreneur I find incredible value in your stuff but also look up to you as someone I want to be more like.

[@ProfessorJo]

This past year I have found that when I am in a very heightened negative state I take a few deep breaths and am able to reassess the situation in a rational manner. It has done wonders for my problem solving tactics. Life has been different since then, I have found peace in the chaos. Through breathing!!

[@TheVoltDolt]

Don't listen to the comments! Most people are bored because ALL they do is try and watch EVERY video. This is still great for clarifying concepts and resurfacing the little things one can forget! Keep up the amazing work!

[@lovestruckfm]

As a Theravadin Buddhist, I just see Buddhist practices, concepts and ideas all over this video 🥰 loved your book Ali

[@everythingunkown5030]

Awesome video! Please do a day in your life! I think it would really be helpful and relatable to people watching along with explanation and your thought process!

[@arghyachakraborty]

Just went on a 6.5 km walk thinking it would be amazing if Ali shared something on habit building, especially around creating good habits-and bam, here it is! Perfect timing, Ali! ❤️

[@gracr7]

Ali, I am gonna be dead honest, I am inside for like 23hrs of my day. That too, the only reason I go out is to buy groceries and stuff. I have also noticed that I am starting to get minor myopia or nearsightedness because of this. I've got to improve and this video is a big help

[@Antonia-yj4de]

Love that Ali is entering his crystal girlie era x But seriously really appreciate how you're using your scientific powers for good, feel like your videos recently have had a real focus on explaining and counteracting these modern phenomena (attention span being reduced, ultra processed foods) as I feel like so much has changed so quickly and it's so easy to let these things take over without them being pointed out to us or us even realising. So, thank you!

[@FedericoMolnar108]

I’m so glad you have taken this path on making this self development videos content

[@AadidevSooknananNXS]

Needed this LITERALLY this morning

[@catk4942]

It has been a really hard week here in the states, so this video could not have come at a better time. Thanks for using your scientific background and excellent presentation skills to create this!

[@Uncommony]

I have tried so many different routines but the best I have put together is- 1. 8 hours sleep 2. Gym, 3 days weightlifting, 3 days cardio 3. Before gym cold plunge, after gym sauna and steam room. 4. Acupuncture once a week 5. 5-10 km walk a day 6. Eat twice a day and fast 16-18 hours 7. Focus on mental and emotional wellbeing daily 8. Drink 3 liters of water and electrolytes a day

[@magicismagic123]

do you work?

[@Uncommony]

@magicismagic123 Yes I do but managed my time very well and prioritise sleep. I also work 12 hour shifts but I work for half a year and so much free time at work which they pay six figures for so I'm blessed. I know not many people can do the above due to commitments and the lack of time or money. But that's why I believe it's important to put yourself in a position of power to gain the money and freedom to do things.

[@posiedon1701]

​@@magicismagic123fr. how is this manageable whilst working full time.

[@1979France]

You’re my hero!

[@Uncommony]

@@1979France Thank you, but I'm no hero just someone who is trying to be a better human being and grow physically, mentally and emotionally but I appreciate you and the kind words.

[@workofivory]

Yes! Maybe im just more sensitive, but bc of added stress and an unclean diet, I developed colitis and IBS. Ruined my life for 4 yrs. It’s only this past May (after seeing several Western medicine docs) that I decided to seek guidance from functional health experts and now I’m doing so much better. They taught me these same things! Take care of your health everyone ❤

[@giovannifigoni]

Ali, I've been watching for years, subscribed for more than one (I think), but lately you're knocking it out of the park. Tremendous quality video after video

[@fardinansari6053]

Mentioning it again... Ali, please make a video on questions posted on r/smallbusiness they are exactly the question i come to watch on your page and would love to see them

[@AnikSerneels]

Very valuable, deepening and clear explanation of Tj Powers work! I watched the interview with TJ Power on deep dive twice. Your recap is amazing! Thank you for sharing all this free content!

[@bumpupsapp]

Hey Everyone 🤠 Find the parts that interest you: 0:00 - Feeling trapped in a negative cycle 1:02 - Understanding serotonin's role in mood 2:20 - The gut as the second brain 3:34 - Law of Serotonin: Nature walks daily 5:13 - Importance of nature for productivity 7:33 - Sunlight boosts serotonin levels 9:51 - Avoid ultra-processed foods for serotonin 11:00 - Breathing techniques to boost serotonin 12:46 - Importance of Delta sleep for serotonin 14:31 - Healthy wind down routine before sleep Chat with videos via Bumpups 🌲

[@nicoleburkholder4733]

I am a newer viewer of your channel, and I love this type of content and the idea of this series.

[@henriktandberg9899]

You can not comprehend how happy it makes me that all this knowledge is becoming as mainstream and well known as it is. I've spent the past 5 years untangling my mental and physical health issues etc. and at a surface level everything related to regulating the nervous system has been the key to my improvement. 20 years of very misaligned, unnatural living with little sunlight / nature / movement (I was an avid gamer), processed food, too much solitude and so much more just messed me up and I'm definitely not alone in this. The concept of living as aligned as possible with our human nature I swear is the solution to most of the modern day's health issues. I find myself putting a lot of things in an evolutionary perspective to assess whether something is healthy for me or not. Most professional healthcare workers don't even know this information, speaking from personal experience from the Norwegian healthcare system which is supposed to be some of the best. Thanks for covering these topics Ali and helping spread this information to as many people as possible.

[@johvanabhelem3793]

Thanks for your videos, I have a kid, I am house CEO and also I have a 9h job, I struggle finding moments for myself to improve my skills, your videos help me a lot

[@randidelgatto7172]

I just discovered you and am a new follower so im excited to delve into your "repetitive" content. TY!!

[@katiec1120]

I've been loving this series Ali! Definitely some of the more helpful and applicable videos I've seen on KZbin in a while. Thank you for sharing!

[@zee_aniaz]

Just wanted to say, I have found so much value and benefit in this series. The episode on dopamine and this episode in serotonin is presented really clearly and in such a digestible straightforward way. And as a healthcare student, hearing "evidence based" just makes me listen harder for some reason! Learning about productivity techniques and methods that helps us live happier and more productive lives by actually understanding how our body works and what we should be doing to make it work in the most optimum way is so informative but also feels more adaptable as it encompasses different things in our lives, taking into account our sleep, physical activity, focus and work as well diet and nutrition.

[@kesavasasi4319]

I've read feel good productivity in TAMIL my mother tongue, thank your for such a wonderful book.

[@michellef3110]

amazing series! these videos were so captivating and informative. for the first time in a long time , i was able to watch videos without reading the comments, or scrolling through the recommendations, and at 1x speed! thank you for making these (:

[@lottajarvi2907]

I loved this series! So lifechanging ❤

[@Ronnie7MB]

Guys! This is a summary video! Please stop hating! Other KZbinrs do this, it’s shorter so you get a specific point from the interview in case the whole interview was too much information for us to capture it at once.

[@RohanKumar-sr3fr]

tired , cranky , obnoxious..this was me quite literally this morning...and i found out a lot of useful stuuf in this video abt how i can STOP being so down in the morning and why it actually works..great stuff ali

[@CuriosityasaCompass]

Excellent job, as always. Your choice of content very often resonates with me, and the quality of your videos is getting better and better.

[@ptz267]

Bonus: Exercise releases endorphins, which have mood-boosting effects. It also helps to reduce stress and improve sleep, both of which can also contribute to increased serotonin levels.

[@richaaswal]

Great video as always. Please make a video on the science behind binaural beats/music which can be used for study/migraine relief etc. Are they even useful?

[@Tsekero823]

There still something I am looking for I think , I could not specify but hopefully I believe I can find that somewhere in your contents, maybe I already found it but just been overlooked. Nevertheless, I love all of it, it truly helps me to be a better person/man everyday towards being the the best and most productive version of myself. Thanks Ali.

[@kumariprerna5780]

I love this. I have been struggling a little too much recently, this seems so helpful. I will try to implement these! Thank you!

[@DeepakJanardhana-p4j]

I live in India and work the night shift, so sunlight exposure during the day isn’t ideal for my sleep schedule, as I need to sleep during those hours. What approach would you recommend for maintaining energy and feeling good? Would exposure to evening sunlight be beneficial as well? Also, would taking a walk or cycling in the evenings help with this? Please let me know.

[@lauriki24]

Hi! Thanks for your content, I wanted to ask if you could share the reference from the article you shared in min. 8:48, since I understood in your explanation that probiotics could be an alternative option to antidepressives and I found this affirmation quite risky... Do you know if the participants with MDD from the experiment were taking probiotics instead of antidepressives?

[@carochan86]

Thank you . Data is very important.

[@fatemehshojaei9983]

The relationship between guts and brain was interesting👌

[@mahlasamimi]

Your videos are really helpful. I am over the moon to find your channel! I've learned a lot from your videos. 👌☘

[@karishmadiaries4824]

who sleeps like that 0:23

[@sunlee8500]

You mentioned not needing to scroll Instagram or watch Netflix for two hours. What do you recommend after a hard day of work when your brain and body are just so tired you want to “zone out” but you can’t take a nap because it’ll ruin your night sleep.

[@Anne-yx5vp]

I tend do meditate or do some light yoga. Dont know if that will work for you, but for me… it totally does. Sometimes I prefer an easy audio book - something you already know so your head can relax Night help too.

[@COOLYTCHANEL]

Great video ali once again , your videos make me more productive in life thanks 👍👍

[@jovictoria3]

Great video as usual. Thank you so much Ali!

[@samiulhaq7948]

Your minimalistic thumbnail forsed me to click your video ❤

[@ideas_from_books]

Can anybody please tell me why TJ Powers accent is so similar to Jay shetty......by the way this video is a massive thumbs up from my side....don't understand why some ppl are giving negative comments to such such such good stuff...

[@julietyeo7748]

Super helpful vid, thanks Ali!

[@atulleymubarik.personald]

I love this Ali … it was really helpful

[@catherinemccormick6002]

A video going back over older videos and finding areas which you opinion has evolved or new research - like that random QI episode where they gave and took away points based on old episodes😂

[@ertzu7824]

11:43 you called me out ther lol. really good video, im really trying to get back into good habits because i fell of a bit while on holiday, so thanks

[@khadeejashariff9739]

Reading all these comments on your content is getting repetitive or monotonous or dull, makes me think if they’re actually paying heed to the content . I am not the person who comments on videos, doing so because I have always felt your videos to be a source of inspiration, information, guidance and support. Be it evidence based study routine, evidence based brain care, exercise, skin care routine etc, all of them impart such great values backed up with solid scientific evidence. Carry on the unbiased good work, we’re always here to watch your videos and read your books .

[@abbasf5841]

Great Video. Thank you Ali

[@Emma-mg4xk]

YOUR VIDEOS ARE HELPFUL AS ALWAYS ALI ❤🎉 THANK YOU 🙏🏼

[@RazaAkbar-jh1xt]

I think when your diet is healthy your mind and body performs better

[@julsenroute]

This has been very helpful Ali Thank you!

[@roadmap10]

thanks for sharing ❤❤ it's really helpful

[@calypsovega420]

My place of work did TJ's course companywide a couple of years ago

[@sarahirwin6631]

Incredible! I've never understood how seratonin and dopamine were different since they are both often described as "feel good" hormones. When is the endorphin one coming out? :)

[@adilmuhammed2003]

amazing video mate ,looking forward for the next video hopping that will published on next tuesday

[@fatimagonzalevic]

the breathing moment

[@syedbilal07]

Thank you for sharing!

[@marvel-nature-today]

The video was very useful! It means a lot ❤ and its more effective and efficient. Also its a better change of 😊 getting another experts ideas and thoughts - it sticks well! Also i love the way your voice tone goes with each and every word - where sometimes i try to imitate 😂

[@SylviaNoran-z5z]

Loved your productivity video. I'm searching for more medical edu (behavioural, social psy). Just a suggestion for the future..

[@JoeJoe-p4t]

Thank you for this videos.

[@nhiennhien9534]

i love this series Ali

[@hometuitionkhalilahpersonalcoa]

Thank you... I need this😢

[@tkxxxx]

thank you Ali

[@anacarolyne1345]

Ali, can you do any self-help vids or productive tips for truly depressed people?

[@Kv9UyjRJ]

Ali you are awesome, thank you so much

[@quynhanhtrinh7]

Thanks a lot Ali❤❤

[@SuryaMoorthy-v5j]

Hi sir , It is really nice to watch your videos and i recently applied all some concepts to make myself to my career , but I one thing I am here to say is that try to reduce the background a liitle bit low so we can here you , like giving some contents which can be catched more undistracted manner , I listen it through airpods at that time I can't here you as are your saying something , only feels like a normal short with high pitched background

[@mohammedalaoui7173]

great video and awesome presentation of the topic

[@kuks_]

this was my favorite deep dive episode

[@julia__sana]

Love this series 🤩

[@FranticSheep]

Hi @aliabdaal im a Grade 10 learner from South Africa i have watched a lot of your videos on studying i know i should do active re call and spaced rep and that i should first understand and not just memorize. But i feel it hard to apply i know what to do just don't know how to apply it. Can you pleas make a step by step guide to study like a guide that you say what to do and how to apply it please. Keep up the work man appreciate you alot❤

[@biladtdaher7901]

Loved the content Thank you !

[@kayyy7941]

Thankyou Ali

[@kennistubeofficial]

Ali bhai you are great men. ❤❤

[@susanne.mcmillan]

I had to laugh at the "if you are watching videos at 2x speed, now is the time ...." I watch a lot of videos at higher speed. But 2x?? And you? You already operate at 1.5x of others on a normal day. You are one person I NEVER speed up. I would love to have a brain that functions like yours.

[@shaazmumtazali3159]

I feel called out for watching the video at 2x speed lmao

[@Angela-wi7sq]

The comment about your diet being under your control to a pretty large degree - I disagree with this. Try telling that to someone in receipt of inadequate unemployment or disability benefits and/or using a food bank. Or on low pay and paying a large amount in rent. When we put the responsibility of something entirely on an individual, it neatly overlooks structural and institutional oppressions. Even healthcare staff are impacted - if you don't have time for a break, if you go to the canteen and there's no decent healthy foods to choose for a meal or the canteen is closed, or if you're working 2 jobs to pay the rent. I think it's really important to look at social determinants of health and the bigger picture rather than just the diet chosen being an individual choice.

[@carochan86]

Thank you. Not to mention some people are born with things that affect their gut biome, some people have mental disorders, medication and side effects, allergies, lack of knowledge on how to cook or what is and what is considered healthy and understanding how their individual body works when they eat.

[@gabrikunze7000]

That positiv charge of the body thing sounds kind of esoteric. I am curious about whether there really is some sort of evidence.

[@aussenbords4984]

I really like this as a summary. Also the DOSE grouping was new to me. Thanks for that. What I struggle with is the daylight before social concept. Where I live, it's dark outside in winter till work (homeoffice, brain worker) begins. So I struggle to get daylight before looking into a screen. Any ideas?

[@isalutfi]

Thank you Ali!

[@beastnighttv]

hey ali, amazing stuff man. I just wanted to ask you about, how do I convince my Mom to not watch her favourite show late at night, all lights out with her phone sticking to her face before goin to bed. She's a working person so its also not like she gets to have a lot of time during the day to get her "very important" entertainment. Whenever I try to convince her to atleast use eye protections (she uses her glasses atleast) like the Night mode or lowering the brightness, or even not turning off the lights until the show's done, she always screams and says that she knows the best for her and I am not qualified enough to tell her what to do.... (i really think that the reason behind this is all the stress she gets in her workplace as the whole office kinda depends on her to tell em' what to do? i hate every single one of her colleagues). Any opinions?

[@roshameer]

Enjoyed this

[@NiagaraThistle]

Great video. Thanks fro this.

[@Murvalous]

So as a fellow Brit, we can’t exactly get much light early in the winter, I get up at 6am and its a couple of hours till sunrise, does this mean you have to use light of some sort (maybe a SAD light?) to give you enough light?

[@Old_Soul_]

I never knew that you only need 5 to 15 minutes of sunlight in the morning!!! That feels more achievable

[@mervynstudio]

doing the inhale and exhale exercise an ad drop from nowhere 😅

[@Nomnom-i2c]

What probiotics are good for this? There are so many varieties and brands, so many strains of microorganisms. I’m not sure which one I should be getting, they’re also so expensive.

[@KedarJoshi070]

Thanks for putting this up Ali! What software do you use to create the visuals in your videos?

[@grackization]

I was doing cardio while watching this and nearly passed out trying ro do 1 breath for 10 secs 😂

[@alzahraaltareb2652]

omg Ali, how did you know I was watching at 2x speed. Lol

[@iBridgee]

Nice vid

[@UkuleleProductions]

I didn't notice from the title or thumbnail, that this is part of the hormon series, so I delayed watching it. Maybe you could add that somewhere?

[@julianfrederic]

0:16 Is a nueroscientist a spanish neuroscientist?

[@tharunragumar8008]

thank u