Stop Wasting Time - 11 Tools to Double Your Focus

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How to improve focus is one of the questions I get asked most. Whether you're a student, creator, professional or entrepreneur, being able to focus easily is extremely helpful. This video is the final in a three part series about focus, where we're going through 11 tools to help you stay focused. Let me know what you find useful in the comments! Enjoy x
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Part 1 of this series - 5 Focus Mistakes: • Why You’re Always Dist...
Part 2 of this series - 5 Strategies to Improve Focus: • 5 Small Changes to Sup...
How to Stop Wasting Your Life (5 Things to Avoid): • How to Stop Wasting Yo...
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WHO AM I?
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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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - Tools for Time Management & Tool 1
3:27 - Tool 2
6:58 - Tool 3
9:58 - Tool 4
12:47 - Tools to Combat Distractions
13:19 - Tool 5
14:48 - Tool 6
15:36 - Tool 7
17:24 - Tool 8
20:58 - Tools to Make Work Fun
21:43 - Tool 9
23:03 - Tool 10
24:10 - Tool 11

[@aliabdaal]

Sign up to my free 7 day focus crash course here! go.aliabdaal.com/focusvid3

[@AKSHATBAHETY]

One simple request please bring - India focused pricing for RizeI am so happy you are giving 25% off but on a monthly thing it's still a bit expensive. Following you since 2018 - bought the book loved it, please consider this.

[@AKSHATBAHETY]

Or maybe just monthly billing costs the same as India for indian credit cards or stuff (not sure if that's a way to track but please)

[@cryptorebornacademy2778]

hey man please can you help me with $200 please. I want to pay off a lot of leans off my self. It's coming to hunt me tomorrow.please help me if you can. And this is real man pls

[@cryptorebornacademy2778]

hey man please can you help me with $200 please. I want to pay off a lot of leans off my self. It's coming to hunt me tomorrow.please help me if you can. And this is real man pls

[@cryptorebornacademy2778]

hey man please can you help me with $200 please. I want to pay off a lot of leans off my self. It's coming to hunt me tomorrow.please help me if you can. And this is real man pls

[@sanskritibisht5033]

Time Management 1. Pomodoro: forest 2. Time tracking. How much time you’re spending on a particular task. Rise app, Distraction 1. One sec 2. Opal time blocking blocks apps Making work fun 1. Background ambient music

[@aadityanirmale1404]

saved 26 min thnx

[@ashraf.bashir]

Thank you. You saved our time. He is getting very repetitive

[@19Bosses]

You're the hero we didn't deserve

[@codewiththilaks]

The only thing i get distracted is by your videos. That's how good they are.

[@Beautifultwinbabies]

Im right there with you.

[@Yassa_17]

Just remove the phone if you can guys. It's more productive that using these "productivity tools"

[@SimonWolfstein]

You are the greatest at wasting others time by telling them how to not waste it...

[@k.alipardhan6957]

+1. video could have been half as long. too much rambling

[@Jingweltblade]

"if you are watching my channel and you have gotten to this point in the video you are probably kind of weird and you are probably a bit of a nerd in a great way and you might not have that many friends who are also into the same stuff..." Who else found this as a compliment ✋. Can't wait for productivity lab. Ali, we really appreciate all your work, keep it up man.

[@ElleDeeAus]

See you there 😊

[@justcurious719]

This comment made me stay for the complete video

[@treywillis]

I have do not disturb mode turned on literally 100% of the time. Been the biggest game changer for my focus, productivity, creativity.

[@amandak.4246]

i've had it on for years because the sound of my phone vibrating would distract me from my schoolwork. now, if i really need to focus, i also put my phone facedown so i don't see notifications pop up on my phone. gotta hope there's not an emergency though

[@elevate4844]

I have been watching your videos since grade 5th and I love them. They have made a drastic change in my life. Thank You 😊

[@Domgothim_911]

2 Videos under 3 days !!!! That's impressive Ali 🎉🎉 Hats off to your work !!!🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

[@austin5879]

Introduced to your channel recently and want to say how grateful I am to find a genuinely kind, down-to-earth entrepreneur who offers such reasonable and straightforward advice for those wanting to either do better at their 9-5 or for those like me, who want to "graduate" out of it ❤ thank you

[@Kevinski_TV]

I love how inspirational, motivational, and informative your videos are. Although what I want to do is a lot of work, the tools I’ve been given by this KZbin channel make the work seem like quite a bit less than I thought it was initially.

[@isalutfi]

Hi Ali. Thank you for sharing about 11 tools to double our focus. So glad because this video will help me so much. Keep up!

[@OMNITRIXCreativeAgency]

Just caught that moment at 25:00 in your latest video and, wow, it's exactly why I follow your work and consider you a huge inspiration. The way you engaged and connected at that point was spot-on! It's moments like these that keep me excited for every new video. Your approach to communication not only keeps us hooked but also creates a unique bond with your audience. Can't wait to see what you'll share next, also looking forward to having some kind of conversation with you in the future, whenever you're in the spirit of freebie and good will, just kidding ....

[@AhmedRashidd]

As soon as I started tracking the way I spend my time I instantly become more productive in all areas of my life. Insightful video Ali!

[@SebastianCristanchoYT]

Woah language transcriptions. Amazing man! Also your editors are so good. Last point I’m starting my real estate licence course here in Canada and so excited about this video and to implement as much of it as possible! Appreciate the work you do! Thank you!

[@coreylevine5348]

Love seeing Ali talk about focus modes. Ali - what are your focus modes? Do you use different screens? Is it only notifications you filter out? More details would be helpful.

[@HardRoutineFSVB]

As a relative newcomer to your content and listening to your audiobook feel good productivity this is great stuff! Thanks!

[@olunoikiayomisesebere627]

Thank you, Ali. The space, lighting and music used I believe work quite well other with this video

[@alchriyad]

I used to occasionaly watch videos from this channel a few years ago and always thought that most of his tools/apps recommended are just fancy and mostly used for aesthetic purposes when a simpler alternative would suffice. However, watching this video, it's nice to see that he recommends simpler tools now which are easier to get around and are equally, if not more effective. Thanks. Liked.

[@adamrixtor3315]

Me : Writing Email for Work Also me: Ooo Ali’s New Video Noti! Imma watch it first

[@Ballo.trades]

Thanks for this masterpiece mate. I too tend to get distracted when I have to commit myself to work. This video did the trick. ❤‍🔥

[@astheticliv15]

Thank you so much I find these apps really helpful ❤❤

[@agustinamei6691]

Thank you for this video, dear Ali

[@MojeZycieWSkrocie]

I love the rant about the distracting notifications. I personally do struggle with procrastination but the constant notifications and sounds thing annoys me to the core as it is. That's why my phone is on vibrate at all time and I have notifications completely turned off for 90% of the apps even when I'm not in a Focus or Do Not Disturb mode.

[@JayPendragonWatches]

It’s great and fascinating to see you’re working on the copy for the sales page 🎉 as a copywriter, I’m really excited to see the results ❤ thanks for this video!

[@likandokayombo]

Another helpful video thank you Ali🙌

[@kandacepereira795]

Thank you needed this for exam szn ❤

[@nanak120]

Instead of toggle, I use *clockify* , which has the same UI as toggle. Like Ali mentioned, if you forget to stop the timer then you'll have to back date. With blocking social media, I use *minimalist* . It's been such a game changer for me. Thanks Ali for the video.

[@vinsmoke_abid]

My man really is the god of productivity...

[@pat_makes_stuff]

This is exactly the type of advice I subscribed to your channel for.

[@meriemserineledra]

That's one of the good videos I've enjoyed!

[@morganfreedude3004]

Love Opal!!! helped save like 4-6 hours each week!

[@JackCalvinRoss]

The postman delivers again! Thanks for another great vid Ali!

[@calvinraja1]

Feels like you're having a go at your team XD love it!!

[@shivam99765]

Ali you did amazing job by adding hindi voiceover thanks alot . This helps me understand more clearly and Now I can watch your videos on a regular basis

[@alakesh_7]

The @now shortcut in Google docs stole the spotlight for me in this video and made me jump straight into action. Thanks Ali 🎉

[@jaireetgill225]

awesome video really helped in increasing my focus 🔥🚒

[@SurvivorDK]

I've really been enjoying your videos! I liked this one before it even started :)

[@sangyenorbu9605]

Thank you so much for the great work, I have been watch your video from last year,I got new idea form your video and I learn English with your video, I've learnd so much from your video and book, resently I just got confucd by losing my goal,I'll put my self together by just stay keeping focus,that my frist step.

[@EcomCarl]

Great summary of tools to boost focus and productivity! Integrating a mix of these tools can be a game-changer, especially for entrepreneurs who need to maximize their efficiency and effectiveness daily. 👍

[@sarasalari1923]

Another amazing video that helps a lot❤

[@MomentsWithMarissa]

Adding my favorite: FOCUS MATE

[@anastasiavlassov]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! Found it helpful for my short attention span lol!

[@Abdo.Osama-11]

The best product in the world ❤

[@VivekShuklabiku]

Really precise content ❤

[@AarhamKaisar]

credit goes to his editor.his edit is on another level

[@collectum-world]

great content, with actionable advise on how to increase focus.. ✨

[@RedditFriends]

Eyyyyy no me esperaba ver tus videos en español, impresionante!

[@sanskarsharma1451]

Thanks sir for helping

[@Sonya54675]

20:32 The joys of having a productivity guru as your boss.

[@englishclouds05]

I can't stop watching the video till the end !!!!!

[@fullsleevetats]

Another fantastic breakdown of the tools out there. I've been in the productivity space for a good 2-3 decades, and have been a long-time Toggl user for years, I even have timers tied to NFC tags on the inner page of my notebook for various meetings, focus time, projects, using my Android + Tasker + the Toggl API. Works a treat. I also use a TickTime cube, after trying the Timeular cube for a brief period of time. Rize looks fantastic as well, although the telemetry is almost certainly blocked by corporate policy and firewall rules. I spend 99% of my time daily on a Linux laptop (daily driver OS for the last 25 or so years), and it looks like Rize still says Linux is "coming soon", but I haven't seen progress on that in a few years. If they get that working, it would be amazing!

[@Weissklangi]

Can you explain more, how to set this up? Like the NFC Tags in a notebook.

[@FitnesswithTara]

Thank you for the good tips!

[@aveerajsharma]

Wow! Now I'm binge-watching productivity videos because his videos are so addictive🤓😂 Wasting time while thinking I'm productive

[@laveritepique7035]

My technique is to stop watching lifestyle influencer videos; it saves me a ton of time.

[@Neditarts.]

Your videos are awesome thanks a lot, they give me motivation 😍😍👌👌

[@Dream-io1dx]

Thank you ali ... 🎯🔥

[@ashwa0695]

saved the day!!!

[@meganfurtado6229]

Great stuff!!!

[@jou7eifb0trous19]

هذا شيء رائع جداً يا علي ؛ بسبب تفعيل خاصية الصوت المدبلج أحييك على هذا وشكراً جداً لك ❤❤❤. من مصر

[@yuvraajbhatter2669]

loved the ideas and suggestions

[@furqanshafiofficial]

Amazing piece of content

[@khansami]

Love the video Ali! Even though you called me out at the end, I still enjoyed it 😂

[@traceyfox4764]

Great content!! You may want to check the SSL cert on the wallpaper download

[@Consumer2]

i just put my phone into a silent mood 24/7 and this is the best way

[@nellie2m]

Just tried one sec. It requires some setting up on your phone which is not user friendly and can only work with one app unless you buy the pro version. Just so people know for full transparency. BUT I now have my phone (samsung) on the greyscale setting and I'm kind of loving it. Easy on my eyes and my brain.

[@DebbieBensonpjc]

People who prop their phones up or don’t silence notifications want to be distracted. I noticed this in myself when I am doing something I don’t want to be doing I will grab at anything to be distracted. Once I realized this, it solved all my problems. When I notice I am going off track, I immediately figure out why and fix it. Also this helped me figure out what I love doing and what I need to delegate! If I have to complete the task, I just give myself a reward at the end!

[@sayyedzaid601]

You never disappointed ❤

[@-Hussainnn]

Amazing episode

[@JustAstonn]

I don't know who needs to hear this but I've just made a to do list on notion and I've split it into 3 sections Building my CHARACTER Building my LIFESTYLE Building my FOCUS And I've just made a list of things I want to improve at to become a better, more focused person. Hope everyone succeeds in what they're doing.

[@aloknr2430]

11 tools to try and make urself more productive is honestly counter productive. People are getting laid off left right and centre and it’s not because they aren’t productive. Love some of your videos Ali but I do hope you share a conversation with dr K and address the topic of toxic productivity. Or at least connect with your fan base who are majorly burnt out and moving away from a productivity centred life. Much love.

[@aking6129]

I am the nerd then❤, loved the video

[@writabrita]

I usually watch videos on 1.5x speed but I swear I can never watch this man's videos on 1.5x because he already talks super fast and at that level, it's as if wind blew by my ears😂

[@FeNO33.9H2O]

absolutely true, can't relate more, i usually i watch on 1.7x but his videos on 1.2x

[@FeNO33.9H2O]

that's shows how he value's the time of his audience

[@FeNO33.9H2O]

that's shows how he value's the time of his audience

[@FeNO33.9H2O]

absolutely true, can't relate more, i usually i watch on 1.7x but his videos on 1.2x

[@writabrita]

@@FeNO33.9H2O yes, absolutely 💯 These are the little things that have taken him where he is today slowly but surely. ✨️

[@ishaniel7105]

Much needed vid for sure.

[@prashantdalai7247]

U didnt even watched the video its just 3 min before uploaded

[@ishaniel7105]

@@prashantdalai7247 I just saved it in watch later.

[@purplewingsz]

amazed to see this in hindi, THANKS!!!!!!

[@amyyoder768]

One of the things I noticed was that after turning off all of the notifications and putting them back on as I need them -- every app prompts me every single time to set up the notifications again, which I don't --- but it's such a great visual that these apps are DYING for me to spend my time on them. Because when it comes to apps, we're not the customer. We're the product. Those two things changed the game for me : realizing I'm the product and turning every notification off as default

[@Adam_Aparece]

Ali has been my top G ever since I was in college. Now I'm about to graduate med school and he's still my top G.

[@user-ex3mx7hk4l]

Congratulations, Adam!! 👏👏👏

[@mcbrainstem]

This community would be kinda nice. I definitely get chastised or teased for trying to implement these kind of things in life

[@antilogiccanprovelogic]

I am working and now I am distracted by this video Because I prefer listening you ❤❤

[@mandem888]

nice gems! tx mate

[@extrabreezyday5543]

Can you do a video on a guide to research and doing research related studies/work?

[@rssbasdf]

Wow, i m hearing in hindi first time, it's easy to grasp now

[@Ballo.trades]

Lovely video ❤

[@MoviesStoryline19]

Thankyou for provide us this type of video in hindi language

[@skullduggerygillen]

Wasting time landed me to this video 😊

[@debadritohalder478]

Please Make a video on useful chrome extensions for focus.

[@zakaria262]

I loved the Arabic dubbing, thank you ❤

[@ToriksLV]

These videos have been immensively helpful as focus and distraction is one thing i havent completely elimanted yet. I broke every other bad habbit but not this yet. I have improved a lot but not entirely and also i lsiten know to classical music for background music but want to experiment with no music at all.

[@user-ex3mx7hk4l]

Electronic music really helps me focus & keep on track due to its faster beats. Making a personal playlist was essential because I didn’t like many of those tunes on other lists. Classical music puts me to sleep so I took my son’s advice & love it.

[@ToriksLV]

i will try that too :)

[@AlexisFriedlander]

I do struggle with focus but I have accepted the fact that it's down to willpower. (Hence blocking physically distractions is the ONLY solution)

[@taylorjanegreen1]

Awesome, thank you. Would like quieter, calmer music behind you 😁 I find this too loud and distracting… Just FYI from my personal experience. Keep up the great work!

[@LennyTim]

I think anything tech/app related is what prevents you from being focused.

[@rajshree_dahariya]

Banger video🎉

[@user-xf2yl7ev8l]

Just swapped all of my last ETH and swapped it into AMX59K. Already up a little bit. Unfortunately I have some other junk staked which won’t free up for a while. Still now I am on the train!

[@maartenmidden1651]

The windows clock has a build in timer and focus mode. Easy to use and free!

[@MalcIgg]

Many thanks for sharing this - I didnt know and so many creative types are Mac heavy ;) --- I'm going to tinker with this :)

[@threecatsdancing]

I just noticed that your room is the same colors as your book. But if you're holding your book upside down. You have the blue on the right and the red on the left and then the yellow kind of color down below on the mustard greeny couch. That's really kind of cool. 😁

[@DannyHatcherTech]

I have all my notifications on... distractions aren't the problem, personal ability to attune to information is the problem. Develop the skills 😁 Getting the end and hearing I am a nerd - erm. Yes.

[@habibaa.7382]

I love the Hogwarts ambience music on youtube for studying too!

[@piercethxchris]

Something you can do too if you have an iPhone 15 pro is set up the action button with accessibility to turn on the grey scale quickly

[@micro-vk8mq]

Not a single video i se on focusing i seen must 100 s of video on that And nothing change One thing will change you if you know your priority ❤

[@MuhammadSoomro1]

Hey Ali don’t know if you are a practicing Muslim, but since it’s Ramadan could you maybe provide some tips on how to stay productive while fasting! Thanks!

[@priyankapandya7868]

Does anyone know when the productivity lab will be launched? Really excited to join!