Change Your Life by Journalling - 10 Powerful Questions

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Journalling has had a greater impact on my life than almost any other habit I have. But having the right prompt or question makes a big difference, so in this video, I'm sharing 10 of my favourite. Enjoy x
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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Prompt 1
2:56 - Prompt 2
7:22 - Prompt 3
9:33 - Prompt 4
10:56 - Prompt 5
12:43 - Prompt 6
14:56 - Prompt 7
16:36 - Prompt 8
18:30 - Prompt 9
20:14 - Prompt 10

[@aliabdaal]

Check out my free Journalling Hub here: go.aliabdaal.com/journalvid

[@MarianneHMiettinen]

Cool video Ali! Do you have a reminder system for doing some of the prompts e.g. every 3 months/every year depending on how often you need to write the prompt?

[@Sun-hw7ji]

Ali please don’t quit KZbin, your videos are life lessons and very useful for us!

[@S95332]

❤

[@elliecha4240]

What the school doesnt teach us, its all here! 😅

[@chuicherri6091]

Agree

[@MeemaTriveni]

Totally

[@jannikwei7494]

bro it's his million dollar biz

[@LinaDesireeDiaz]

1. What would I do if money were no object?/ What would I do to serve the world with my skills if I had all the money in the world 2. What do I want the people I serve/my colleagues, family and friends to say at my funeral? Am I living in alignment with that? 3. If I were to repeat the things I have done this week for the next 10 years where would I end up? 4. What have done in the last two weeks that has energized me and that was drained me? How do I make my life more energizing? 5. The wheel of life check in. With a tenth category called joy. 6. Odyssey plan. What would my life look 5 years from now if I took a completely different path? What would my life look like 5 years from now if I would not care about money and what people thought? 7. What is the goal and what is the bottleneck? 8. Do you work for your business or does your business work for you? 9. If I knew I was gonna die 2 years from now what would I do with my time? What of those things can I just do now? .. So excited to try them!

[@MagicalMindsByAmra]

Thank you for this great summary 🫶

[@LinaDesireeDiaz]

@@MagicalMindsByAmra you're welcome! I hope it's useful!

[@pratikpoudel9023]

Thank u so much for this summary...helped me a lot

[@LinaDesireeDiaz]

@@pratikpoudel9023 I'm glad!

[@Airveen.]

U forgot no.8: Which goal will have the greatest postive impact on your life? Your 8 and 9 are prompt 9 and 10 in the video :D

[@Kunalmakwana007]

Ive followed your journaling prompts for 3 to 4 months and it is game changer for me. Thanks you so much ali for sharing these journaling prompts. Keep going with this KZbin channel. And never ever quit.

[@cyyylas]

Journaling no matter the area has always been useful to me. Gym routine, school, expenses, trading journal. You can sleep thought free at night. I recommend everyone to do it

[@Theway2Mount7Up]

What journaling book is best to buy? I used to journal on my iPhone but stopped doing it now.

[@cyyylas]

@@Theway2Mount7Up no need for any special type journal, any note book would do the work. Just remember to write daily or weekly

[@robienillosistoso628]

Very true, started this practice for a year now - it clears out your thoughts at night 💙

[@Theway2Mount7Up]

@@cyyylas Yeah I just use the Day One app and the Journal app on my iPhone to journal. I know it’s very digital and not the old school pen & paper technique but does get the job done!

[@A.Montgomery]

Wow, this is by far my fav vidoe of yours! And yes, your energy has changed so much for the better - that's what I call success!

[@yhudiejamesvlog1935]

I am currently at the nail salon watching this and I just want to hug you Ali. Thank you for this video it’s a game changer. Your close circle is blessed to have you

[@Matt.Riley01]

Ali, god bless you man. I think this is exactly what I needed to watch and hear right now. I’ve been doing lots of great things in the context of my life in the last 8 months but struggled with motivation in lots of areas recently. I listened to this running and instead of stopping after 10 mins like I had planned to, I went through the whole thing and realise I need journaling in my life to keep me continually asking myself important questions to focus on my life goals.

[@elevate4844]

I have been watching your videos since grade 5th and they have made a lot of changes in my life. thank you 😊

[@victoriayuart]

Prompt #3 is my favorite! I'll try out all these 10 new journalling prompts this week. I'm just starting Journaling this year and going to see what this journey is like Thank you so much for the tips and advice and I really love the things you do Ali! You're so inspiring and hoping I get to meet you one day! But for now, I'll be working towards my goals and dreams! Keep up the amazing work and don't stop sharing what you find meaningful that will help out others!

[@CajunKoiAcademy]

These actually are enormous. Adding these to my journaling routine. Thanks, Ali! The first question, btw, especially the follow up is HUGE! It is very much similar to the concept of Ikigai which is a life changing concept for me.

[@Theway2Mount7Up]

Ikigai the art of living by the Japanese. I assume you have read the book “Ikigai”?

[@Jazminjames04]

I love your journaling prompts, they’ve helped me work on myself and clear my mind. I’m less self destructive and journaling has helped me with my depression. I feel more in power over my life and I love hearing more of your prompts. Thank you 😊

[@gflopez1127]

Ali, I love you! Since coming across your channel, you have helped me discover and reimagine myself and although I am a work in progress... you have opened my mind to thinking in a completely different and better way. If you were here, I would give you a huge hug and tell you thank you for your sage wisdom. Please keep doing what you do!!

[@Sunwana420]

I am so grateful that I clicked on this video! I've been journaling for years and for some reason have always said that I didn't like prompts without ever truly giving them a try. This really puts into perspective how valuable, constructive, and transformative they can be. I'm looking forward to journaling later! What a powerful way to help ourselves. Thank you so much Ali !

[@ankushanandjec]

Ali, this video about Journalling prompts is another gem in the crown. By the way, I am in love with the ideas you have put in your book. I am cherishing them like a mindful meal and don't want them (ideas) to finish. Thank you for helping me in taking back the control of my life!

[@na-fn2ef]

Unexpectedly, this brought tears to me coming to the end of video. All inspiring prompts, but what’s also inspiring and soul-touching to see you actually living in those prompts! Thank you for being here. And by choosing to bravely being yourself, and becoming yourself, you are lifting all of us with you!❤

[@VivianMariolyArceAguilar]

Ive watched several of your videos Ali but I think this might be the most useful one yet. Those journaling prompts really makes me think about the alignment of thoughts and action. Thank you!

[@aldorodriguez7310]

3:54 At your funeral I would say this. But it is an understatement, without exaggeration I think you have been the most influential person in my life. I have been following you since the beginning and the changes in my lifestyle and life purpose have been transformed ever since.

[@christyforest141]

This video might be my favorite video from you, Ali! So much wisdom and life-changing lessons to learn :) Have a great day, Ali, you're truly a great teacher who better people's lives in so many aspects :)

[@henlyforbesly2176]

Every question is my favorites! Thank you so much for doing this video. I learnt tons! I think I must practice journaling immeadiately in my life! Thank you so much, Ali! 🙏🏼

[@praise_eze]

Thanks so much for this. I found that answering questions are the key to really understanding who you are and what you want in life.

[@julia__sana]

I LOVE your videos recently. Thank you for everything you do Ali, you’re the best 🤩🤗🙏🏼

[@IshinDenshinKun]

As is so often the case, this video arrived at just the right time - so thank you again, Ali! Enjoyed answering all the prompts, in particular No. 8: going through my written list gave me clarity on the possibilities I see for myself as well as my current values ✨

[@AnaJuma]

My journaling mentor Kay Adams says that "The journal is like the moon, emitting a magnetic tug that draws information from our unconscious and subconscious minds and brings it to the surface, where you can work at the conscious level." Love how you're spreading journaling as a practice for mental clarity and personal growth, Ali! Yes to more videos on journaling. 🙂

[@BLRsanket]

That's a nice analogy, will keep that in mind

[@NiagaraThistle]

I love every video Ali creates. Keep building the videos you want Ali!

[@Pablozcr]

This is the first video that I've watched of you ali and It was a good one. I've done journaling a couple of time but I'd never thought about these sort of questions to get better my journaling. Thank Ali👏

[@KrisVictoria]

These are great prompts. Two years ago I asked myself if I could see myself doing what I was doing in 10 years. I had a herbal medicine practice that financially was doing well but was causing me incredible stress. Nope! Closed the business and took some time to figure out what I wanted to do. Focused on doing things that bring me joy and 2yrs later I have a clear vision that I’m really excited about. The 2yrs of figuring it out challenged me to slow down and just enjoy the ride. I’m grateful I did.

[@MarianneHMiettinen]

"Everything in life becomes as a result of compounding". That is a good one!

[@its_past_here]

The thing about journalling is quite simple as it helps you get stuff out of your head and onto paper. Then , you can think clearly about them which can help you find probable solutions to your problem

[@luciepaimblanc]

This video might be the most valuable for me on your channel so thank you for creating and posting it! 🙏

[@alicem3349]

Thank you Ali. That was pretty good. Trust your instincts on this one and keep doing the videos you want to do ❤

[@luchobecchia9155]

Thanks Ali, your contribution to the world with your own unique perspective it's very apreciated

[@curury]

I tried journalling before and kept failing to be consistent. But when I started watching your videos and how you view, experience, and use journalling.. it made me more consistent and motivated to write everyday. My favourite is actually "Morning Pages", and you discussed it in another video. For the prompt, I enjoy the wheel of life. I might actually copy what Tintin does and do it every week too. 😊 Thank you for the video, Ali. And kudos to your whole team!

[@kromarti]

WOW! absolutelly mind blowing prompts that make my reflect about my actual path. Thanks for sharing this content, is really really useful and valuable for me. Another prompt that I like to use in my journaling process is 'What I'm thankful for?' Sometime we focus our attention in what we don't like or things that we want, but we forget to enjoy, to thank and celebrate what we have and our little wins everyday.

[@lovelovinghorses]

I really appreciate the content of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing all that you give us for free. I am saving for your book, I borrowed it from the library, and I think there is so much of value in it that I want to have it in my own library 😊

[@lingomirhhihhhih]

Thanks Ali, that was the best content on journaling that I have ever come across with, hands down😍

[@rb-me7bq]

At your funeral I would say that this video today had a significant impact on my life. The way I've been journaling on and off all my adult life has not served me well at all. And now I know why, prompts! In the past, I just wrote stream of conscious, no structure; and that is why I was never consistent. This is going to make a big difference for me, in the way I think about journaling and they way I write from now on. The other thing I would probably mention, is the first video of yours I watched was the typing/10 FastFingers 3 or so years ago. I was an average typist, and practicing with 10FastFingers has raised my speed and confidence a great deal. I still jump on the program and practice. And, it opened me too a boat load of typing sites I didn't know existed. So thanks!!!

[@MichelleMonstera]

Ali, thanks so much for this. This was a great video to watch and listen to at the beginning of the day. Very inspiring and motivating.

[@magro532]

I am so grateful to have discovered your channel. As a primary school teacher, I have already been able to make a significant impact on the children's lives. Thank you so much for your valuable content, I am truly grateful to be able to pass it on.✨

[@Hamza97]

18:02 massive congrats. Seen you get more and more into fitness these last few years, so proud of you mate

[@memoJuhani]

I actually have no problem with working. The only thing that doesn’t make sense to me is the time we spend at work. I work from 8 am to 5 pm, taking into consideration the travel time will add up 1 hour. Prepare for work will take 1 hour. I feel like I have no time for life after this 😅

[@calico27]

Favorite prompts- Wheel of life and goals - bottleneck. I think I want to start on those right away. Ali, you are younger than me, so I hope you outlive me, by a lot. So I'll say this now - Your content, and more importantly for me, your delivery is sooo helpful, useful, easy learning.. that it has changed how I look at productivity. Your approach to holistic betterment of self is so refreshing and I love incorporating what you share here. Thank you, you have made a huge difference in my life. ❤

[@saramarinelli4840]

Well, Thanks Ali! Your work really helped me to start journalling in a really serious way and i find a lot of benefits. Thank you very much

[@LouiseUsher]

Journalling is incredibly powerful, you are right! I have been writing for years and I spend a couple of hours each day writing from the heart first and then scripting after - and I love it. This video is so fantastic, thank you :)

[@Slaat1]

holy crap, a couple of hours a day? that is a lot

[@bartek_witczak]

That video is amazing. So impactful. Great job Ali. Keep on rolling 🤙

[@ShahriarIslam1]

Some amazing ideas and insights! You've once again gained a position in my must-to-watch-contents list. Thank you, Ali!

[@lisayuen425]

Ali, you are an inspiration! I love the questions you bring up! ❤

[@thierry6335]

insightfully refreshing Ali you never miss thank you again for your time and help I really appreciate it keep up the great work Sir!!!

[@nancynasr1717]

We love your content Ali, i wast just watching your podcast deep dive ❤

[@kaitlintai9957]

Thankyou for doing what you do and being such an inspiration for so many people Ali.

[@khawlahmosa4815]

I started journalling accidently but superisingly i maintained consistent for several months and every time i saw a video about how powerful, meaningful and mind changing by increasing self awareness i get motivated to continue journalling. If someone asks me what would i want to keep if another worldwide chaos or disease happened again I would choose to have my notebook and pen ! I am regular viewer and fan of your content thank You For sharing your videos had positive impact on my life ! :)

[@Lulu-oi9ue]

Journalling got me through my teen years and then life took over and I just lost that habit. I have been thinking about this for awhile now it's time to bite the bullet and just focus on this habit. I really loved writing and expressing my thoughts and wanted to write a book. Seriously this video is just a much needed kick up the backside and has inspired to put pen to paper and just go for it.

[@isalutfi]

Hi Ali. Thank you for talking about 10 Powerful Journaling Prompts That Can Change Our Life. So exicited to watch this helpful video. Keep up!

[@DamageOverTime]

This video blew me away. I kept pausing to take down notes and I couldn't help but fantasize about my actual answers to the prompts you suggested. In fact, I can't wait to start working on those prompts when I'm free to do some journaling of my own. I'm only subscribed to two KZbin channels (yours and Mark Manson's) and I'm often stunned by the solid content you produce regularly. Thanks a lot Ali!

[@MagicalMindsByAmra]

You know you've been given some great advice when you start doing it in your mind🤩

[@DamageOverTime]

@@MagicalMindsByAmra I'm pursuing that feeling all the time!

[@Vikas9rajpoot]

Hey Ali i am following you from a long time and every time i get insights from your work. Thanks :)

[@peaceeromonsele4999]

This is one of my favorite KZbin channels. Top 3. Thank you so much!❤

[@despinathe9146]

What's the other 2?

[@99isidro]

Thank you for this video. Ready to gain perspective and put it into practice

[@mirsharipovbehzod]

Ali's content inspired me finally to launch my KZbin channel. Thank you, Ali, for being a mentor from another part of the world.

[@MoneyBossTV0706]

Gorgeous video ❤Ali Thank you for continuing to create useful and inspiring content. I also journal (almost) daily before I go to bed. The only two questions I ask are: "what am I thankful for today"...oftentimes it's little things like how that beautiful baby smiled at me on the subway, my slippers, my sauna, or how kind the the lady was at the grocery store... The second question is "what would make tomorrow an awesome day" . All the things I list are things that I have complete control over like: do my morning devotional/meditation, my workout, 4 hrs. of deep work, etc. Thanks again Ali 👏👏👏

[@2140207]

WOW, so thrilled to have just found you!!! Love your thinking! Looking forward to learning with you!!! Thank you!!!

[@utkalikasahani9914]

Amazing prompts Ali !! My fabs where wheel of life and goal/bottleneck question, I am gonna use those. And Ali you actually inspired me to lead a more meaningful and intentional life, thanks a ton for that..😀

[@rossoltaleb5451]

this is the most meaningful video you've ever created. thank you.

[@SarahMcAshan]

This video is very useful, so I'm glad you re-evaluated last year! Thanks.

[@jamesehoey]

Hi Ali, One thing I do notice about you is your humility, it inspires a lot of trust. Personally I struggle with this and I would love to know what tips you have for not letting things go to your head?

[@nartsprt]

You could be good at what you do, but unless you're asking the right questions, you won't end up where you want to be in life. That's why journalling is so powerful.

[@DailyDiana33]

You are amazing and I love your content. It is truly inspiring. Thank you.

[@martinnsubuga217]

Thanks for this fantastic video Ali. You inspire 🙏❤

[@levib4149]

I think the “If I repeat this week’s actions for 5yrs, where does it lead, and is that where I want to be?” Is my favorite. As a side note, I watched one of your videos a ways back about your best purchases or something and I am still using two of the items I got from that, haha. Your videos are helpful, thank you Ali.

[@angies5082]

Reading your book right now. I’m taking notes and loving it!

[@JuanDiego19195]

This video give me many options for start my journaling, moreover i think is very interesting put questions with myself for be better and improve my life, thank you.

[@faoufaou3717]

Hi Ali, thank you a lot for all videos espitially this one, it's very strong end deep :)

[@thamama-rh5oe]

Ramadan Mubarak Ali❤

[@dehbrar]

Thank you for these Journaling prompts Ali☺️

[@Rosie-chen]

It's surprising to me that Ali loves teaching！Anyway a lot of love from a prospective teacher❤

[@dusklight00]

Ali, you really impacted my life, really a big portion of who I am right now, is because of you, thank you so much for being there for me...

[@enriquesanchez8749]

thank you Ali for your tprompts, it really makes you think about how your current life is and if its what you want, so inspiring!!

[@dikshasharma7486]

Ali, your videos are truly inspiring, and what sets them apart is the emphasis on living a fulfilling life rather than just focusing on the grind.

[@MagicalMindsByAmra]

Exactly!

[@ingapinckert5978]

What an amazing and inspiring Video, Ali! Very eye opening. Thank you. 😊

[@StalwartPersonaYT]

Highly inspired by this channel always, as we started our journey here on KZbin. Getting there, slowly but surely. :)

[@FaraiNgandwe]

Hi my name is Farai from Zambia. personally i never comment on videos no matter how impactful they've been, but i just want to say thank you, your content really encourages me. I'm a first year economics student at the University Of Zambia, just trying to adjust to this school thing while also trying to start a business. I constantly have a lot on my mind and your videos really help me organize my thoughts. I really can't express just how much your videos help me. please keeping making videos and i hope one day ill be able to buy your book Feel Good Productivity🙂.

[@rachellane2836]

Great video! One of my personal favourite prompts is from Struthless, he has this one for when life hits the fan: how is this the best thing that could have happened to me? It seems really counterintuitive, like it should never work, yet you know what, it always does! Well, for me it does, and that reframing of an initially entirely negative situation has gotten me through a whole lot this past few years!

[@macdonaldmathibe491]

Watching this from South Africa and i really enjoy your video's please keep up the good work ,Give thanks❤

[@omayma2460]

appreciate all your content,much love😊

[@JLeeAgency]

Well timed video and I like that the prompts Ali suggests aren't generic; very thought-provoking and the applications he talks about outside of journaling itself are great too. One journaling prompt I'd like to add is... no prompt. AKA "Morning Pages". Just setting aside time in the morning before the chaos to brain dump free-form, longhand style thoughts onto paper (physically writing is a must, slows you down). I'm a fan of this because there's no requirement for structure and that in itself is stress-relieving for me, but I do like to mix it up with prompts every now and then.

[@justthemountaintip]

I love this, it really helps.

[@DrSamreenAshraf]

Being a part-time youtuber, my latest 2 videos were on the 'Why of journaling' and journaling prompts, seeing Ali making a video on the same topic is reassuring 👏 Small joys of life 😀

[@bipinbecky]

I've been following you for sometime now and that was definately one of my favorite videos. I really appreciate the work you put out Ali.

[@muqtadahussain5170]

brilliant as usual. great content

[@sistersofstyle]

HUGE like! So important right now as I move toward retirement from education and need to focus on a health issue. 😊

[@Abeewearingjeans]

Well, all the prompts resonated with me… Actually I realized that a lot of the conclusions that I came to in the past few weeks are the result of your content! I do keep a journal since January first… I used to write a lot but I paused for over a year… don’t ask my why… and a have been reflecting on my life but not with prompts but based on events of the day, how I felt, why, conclusions, thoughts, what if this or that was different. Thank you for your time

[@MeemaTriveni]

Ali, your videos are always helpful

[@sarvanm826]

Nice content as always from Ali. Wow Ali changed his headphone from Sony xm5 to Bose new qc45 🎧

[@4272__]

Here,I get down to ali when he talk about prompts 🙌🏻😊

[@just_husnida]

when I first listen your content honestly I barely understand becuase my english wasnt enough good to understand your fast speech but after I listen 5 or more than that I start to realize lots and lots of things that make me change than my old one .All then Thank you I think you are happy before your funeral cause I write them 😊🎉

[@nicoletiana]

perfect! i was just thinking of getting into journaling.

[@perth8013]

nice work ali! this video is so meaningful for me. time to overthink now 😌✌

[@Abeewearingjeans]

Thank you 🙏🏼 Prompt #2 is speechless… Currently reading the book… I will be giving you a review

[@user-ii5wi4mr9y]

Ali iam from Rwanda in africa but you changed my life for real, keep going ❤

[@MustaphaZehhaf]

Sometimes I doubt that Ali is a mentalist that reads our struggles and upload the right video at the right time. This is your secret Ali right ? Thanks for sharing as always.

[@MeganAnderson720]

I love this video so much. The question of what would I want people to say about me at my funeral changed my whole perspective

[@syedziyadhassan4815]

idk why but it always sounds so welcoming when he starts his videos with "hey friends!"

[@hx756]

‘On the relationships front, one of them is a secret’ 😳 wonder if you’ll reveal it to us sometime soon. Anyway, great video as always, my favourite prompt in this vid is ‘what is the goal and what is the bottleneck?’. Might try using this prompt soon. Keep the videos coming Ali!