How I Manage My Time - The System That Changed My Life

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I've developed a new method of managing my time and projects using an analogy from investing to create what I like to call The Energy Investment Portfolio. In this video, I'll go through it and explain how you can use it too.
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[@kezla]

This is one of the best videos you've ever done! As a therapist, I often see people who have read a ton of self development books around productivity and have become burnt out because they are managing their time not their energy, and aren't living with intention and pursuing things they authentically value. I love how this video touches on all of this, but most importantly on managing our energy in a very practical way💡👏🏻

[@fouziatahir2433]

As the ra....

[@rachelhobbs6189]

I agree! This was the more comprehensive version of what I realized I had already started doing after consistently going to therapy 😅

[@NathalieLazo]

LOVE THIS!! 💪🏼💪🏼❤️ What helps me with getting things done a lot faster is simply focusing on the project at hand, one task at a time, and eliminating distractions as much as possible 👌🏼

[@paracoax]

This video waa the best type of rollercoaster. As someone who feels like they've used every productivoty app under the sun I'd get frustrated with being burnt out but never monitor my energy...just the tasks i wanted to do. I feel inspired and educated. Thank you

[@LaithwaitesCricket]

Thanks Ali!! You have helped me so much this year from productivity to starting a KZbin channel. I am very grateful!

[@RosaDaniello]

I like this approach of not being "efficient" with absolutely everything about your life. Life is meant to be lived at normal or even slower speed sometimes. Taking notes on the things you want to do is also a way to look back and see what sparked your interest in the past vs present. The reason why I like this concept is that it takes out the stress of taking yourself too seriously and feeling like if you say something you must do it because you are holding yourself accountable (for some unknown reason). Yes, I might really want to learn how to sing and it's something that would really make me happy, but not being able to execute it right away is not a source of depression and frustration. Thank you for this video Ali! I'm loving seeing the process of your book coming together :) PS: loved the money terminology

[@khalilahd.]

Managing your energy and I also use notion to figure out my schedule. It’s helped so much 💜 thanks for this Ali! Also I’m learning Japanese now too and it’s cool to see we have a common interest ☺️

[@prototypecetma]

頑張って！君なら出来る！📣

[@sailanieminen1220]

Thank you for this video, it was super helpful and touched on a lot of pain points I have had. One of your best videos!

[@arnavporwal7377]

ali man ur so helpful i love watching ur videos. my whole friends circle love you and is very grateful. also you’ve kinda changed my life so muah

[@shinewithinthedark]

As someone who also feels scattered about because I have SO MANY things I want to do/learn, this was so helpful. Going to sit down and journal with this video again. Thank you.

[@AnuragKmr26]

Today I was in a dark place. Between work and life things are not working out. I had taken up too many projects at the same time and struggled to move forward in any one of them. Need to manage my energies better and that is indeed a better benchmark. This video couldn't have come out at a better time. Kudo to you Ali. And thanks a lot for all your videos and especially this one. 👏

[@Aboupreneur]

Very great ideas on how to setup your life around and tasks you can suspend, drop or take on. Thanks Ali 👌🏿

[@sciencetoday3629]

Thanks from the bottom from my heart , you literally changed the way I think

[@annetteraffan]

The best, most inspiring video I've watched for a long while. Thank you! Keep up the great work.

[@electricalengineeringbymik3603]

I needed that video. Perfect timing. Yet I thank you.

[@anasimplesolutions]

As someone who struggles with energy, between motherhood, entrepreneurship and just doing all the things, this speaks to my soul! I could talk about productivity all day... and then be unproductive :D

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[@juandigarban2251]

BRO ALI YOU'VE CHANGED MY LIFEEEEEEE. Like actually I'm a better person because I see your videos and implement those tips and advice into my life. BRO I THANK GOD SO MUCH FOR YOU HAVING THIS INFLUENCE ON KZbin.

[@awababdulkarim1579]

Just realise how lucky you are for knowing this great person like Ali to fill your self-growth, Astonishing!!

[@CBN335]

Thank you so much for the template Ali!

[@stassiandreeva8609]

The working memory is actually 7 +/- 2 bits of information. Apart from that, great video ☺️

[@ZoeysMusings]

It's like you made this template specifically for me🥺I have a million and one things I want to do but I am but one woman with one life. Btw, the pink shirt looks good on you. Your English teacher is the realest MVP: "The secret to happiness is having someone to love, something to do, and something to look forward to." 🙌🏽🏆Looking forward to watching your Notion Skillshare class. This video is one of your best, Ali 🙂

[@aliabdaal]

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[@katiewilkinson5593]

Saw this on Instagram first 😅 I hope the books coming along well 😊

[@nibirio]

Why youare talking soooooo rush ,english for many of us is secound or third or... Languege.plz a little bit slower

[@fabianwolting7565]

Hi Ali, I was wondering, since no one ever gives actual numbers regarding active recall-- how much time should be in between the active recall sessions? If I can do it badly, the next day? If I can do it well, the next week? I'm not sure how long I should wait. Thanks for your videos!

[@Charon-I]

I bet you never read 100 books in 1 year, I personally read books, it takes me at least a week to understand the book good, you are definitely faking it. And don't say that you topped in Cambridge that's why you can read and understand fast than others, I personally scored AIR 86 in Jee advanced which is 50x tougher than your exams. LIER

[@sahi_loch]

followed it thankyou.

[@akshayshelke4723]

Thank you so much for making this video ❤️🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@Wingedmagician]

I’m just getting started with my system of planning and replanning throughtout the day and it’s working! this really helps too though it feels like the missing piece.

[@rochelleflores7774]

Why have I just seen this video?!?!?! I’m hooked. Thank you for sharing this, really inspiring.

[@jamespalmer530]

Excellent video and just what I needed! Thank you Ali 🙏

[@bridgertower]

So stoked for your book!

[@bestmedschool1130]

Very helpful video Ali. Thanks for the readymade template of Notion. This made starting with notion so easy. Subscribed.

[@mazyartahavori2643]

I love it's simplicity and ideas behind it

[@nightisaway]

Another Informative Video, Thank you Ali!

[@JayFi923]

Awwww yea man. Switched from time management to energy management and absolute game changer!! I take walks mid day and workout at lunch must at least double my productivity over my peers. However I always crash around dinner 7-8pm lol

[@marionannmacredie]

GREAT VIDEO! I’m always getting overwhelmed and then I go back to 4000 weeks. This is so helpful ❤

[@muhammadyusuf007]

This has to be the most relatable approach yet! lol JazakAllah

[@emperorFrost]

Applying kanban and it’s idea of limiting WIP (work in progress) to managing one’s energy/focus/headspace is a pretty cool idea!

[@hussamraoof7270]

Thank you very much for everything. Wish you all the best

[@damianliszkiewicz]

Incredible, that's a game changer for me. Thank you Ali!

[@julialaskar]

really needed this

[@candidlyvivian]

Currently in a bit of a motivation rut and this video couldn’t have come at a better time - thanks again for something so informative and motivating, can’t wait to watch this video and apply the concepts in my daily life ✨

[@astrallaneskincare]

agree, you got this!

[@gradientO]

You've got this, VVN

[@khalilahd.]

I relate to this so much! Good luck, I know you’ve got this

[@candidlyvivian]

ahhh thank you all ❤️

[@misskrupik7650]

In the same boat! So we will paddle together!

[@alisonearle5781]

My best video so far! Inspiring Ali. Thank you

[@catherinechen2503]

This was inspiring. Thank you so much for helping me to make my 2023 thriving.

[@alicegarcia7468]

Ali, thank you for keeping it real!

[@alimariwankamal1937]

Thank you so much for the new Notion skillshare class! You offer us sooo much value

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[@pepis-world]

Love your videos, your Skillshare course helped me a lot to start my channel 👌

[@FatimaAMurad]

Much needed this!

[@Jubair194]

Thanks Ali! Cant believe that this is free!

[@gauravdeep]

Best Productivity KZbinr. I strive to be more like you. 😇

[@TejaLisjak]

such a dope video and just when i needed it! thanks so much for all these great tips, much appreciated :) xx

[@LIGHT-uq8cc]

Amazing, the video I needed I have so many things I want to do but unable to manage all the projects thankyou very much for this

[@ElimuKiganjani]

Note worth taking is manage your energy and automatically your time will be managed .. Thanks Ali

[@claragomezb.7849]

Yes! This is what I need. Thank you!!

[@user-ho7tg7kb9v]

Fascinating as usual!

[@cerron100]

Love the language Love how you are diversifying your Portfolio😉

[@CapslockActive]

Lowkey camping on these videos! They are really helpfull, thanks a lot

[@GrowWithWill]

Using productivity platforms like Notion can give you that extra boost to get more work done. Applications like this also help you keep track of your work and progress. Great video!

[@johnscotland8382]

One of your best videos, think this could be a good anchor for your book.

[@SyedSaifSpace]

Ali this is EXCELLENT!

[@KidKerrigan]

I'm a super intuitive goal-hitter too :) definitely vibed with these concepts. Hurrah!

[@IrfanBhanji]

This is a classic old school Ali video. Same camera set up, toilet reference, notion kanban tutorial. Love it.

[@TheRoadToAwesome-lw9uv]

love this Ali, also love using notion after the recommendation!! thanks

[@mandyauler]

What a great topic! Loved it 🤍

[@catchjyoti]

Still to start seeing the video but already liking it because of the concept of managing energy. I have long believed this is the most important thing. I can do the same thing in a shorter time and in a better way when I am high on energy.

[@linhvuquach]

Thank you for sharing bro, it's come to me at right time. I'm going to continue follow tips from you. Wish health to you

[@bobruis4073]

Nice content! Seems like Notion is great for many things. And you are totally right! Thanks

[@BLESSINGMARIEE]

Really loved this video!

[@leandro_80]

I loved the 'secret to happiness' advice! Great

[@aditya-the918blog]

Apart from the tips on this video, Ali digging that shirt. Love your effort on making others life better

[@mistique142]

I'm excited to read your book!

[@GwnTim92]

Love your vids Ali! i started to truely develop after seening your vids.

[@axomiabio]

Hello Ali, Just wanna say i love your video. While watching the video it was soo surprising that the hobbies u have and the skills u r trying to learn is so similar wd me.. its quite a conincidence...

[@nhetman08]

Love the video, it does throw me off how his outfits keep changing through the video :)

[@MrAconfee]

Great video! Instead of "Completed" I like "ROI Achieved" and in each card I have a checklist of ROI items. That makes it unambiguous when something has gone from active -> passive -> benefit realized in my life. It also helps alert me to things that aren't actually tangibly beneficial--which I classify as anything I'd completely forget about and see no effect of after a year or two. For a trip, an ROI item might just be "did it" since it's inherently memorable, whereas for a skill one ROI item might be "makes day to day work easier and more impactful. Examples..." or "less stressed and sleep better by playing piano after work for 4 weeks"

[@ilmarsrauda]

This idea resonates with me, in some way I try to live like here you lied out and plus a simple tool in Notion is a very good evolution of this idea ... Thank You 🙏🏼 Also, it seems like I should read the book you show in this video 🤓

[@MahamFaisalKhan]

This type of content is why I became a subscriber 🌟

[@DannyHatcherTech]

Things that came to mind. Periodization from S&C research. Aim to functional overreach. Working memory chunk comment was an interesting coincidence but correlational at best. SMART goals are contextual and the framework is outdated, open goals I think would suit this context better. Recognition of energy expenditure - interoceptive awareness

[@emilywisby1975]

I love your videos!! Living in the south, I am amazed at how fast you speak! 😂

[@anirvanroy84]

I’d love to read your books, Ali.

[@jeanettawalstrumtk2412]

I appreciate your approach to teaching. I've been quite unsure about investing in this current market and at the same time I feel it's the best time to get started on the market, heard some guy speaking of making over $1.3m from a $300k capital since the pandemic and I'm driven to ask what skillet and strategy can generate such profit

[@jeanettawalstrumtk2412]

@moralesararigualila Hi, would you be so kind as to let us know how it's done and with whom?

[@user-fw9lm8gy3c]

Did someone mention Richard O'Connell? Thought I was the only one working with him xx

[@jeanettawalstrumtk2412]

Really appreciate mate

[@matthewmcb1089]

@Jeanetta Walstrumtk ignore all the scammers, watch Ali's video about investing that is all you need and will be scam free!

[@beatricenkimpichannel]

Thanks so much for this video

[@Mohammed_Saad_T]

Hey Ali, it would be really great and helpful if you make a video how do we use Google Calendar in order to properly manage our time...

[@aliabdaal]

Oh good shout!

[@eieigo]

Thanks for still considering learning Japanese! Japanese has a different grammar structure, but if you know Chinese, you will find learning Japanese easier. There are several apps and textbooks like only listening or duolingo that claim learning languages is easy. However, the method that Izzy Sealey used is the best approach for really establishing language fundamentals and language learning. It seems too boring at first, but you know awesome stuff takes long time and efforts. Anyway, thanks for producing fabulous videos! I can't appreciate more!

[@GadgetsGearCoffee]

The template in the link is different from what's shown, was it updated?

[@truetexan2011]

Hello friend!!! Love your videos, Ali! 🥳🥳

[@LindseyUijleman]

Thank you so much for sharing this, I really needed this right now. I want to work on too many projects right now and with your notion template I will be able to organize them! Love your videos, I am so grateful for you sharing your knowledge!

[@layotheleprechaun]

I love your bucket list hahaha you could probably do half of them on a single holiday

[@themelissalaurie]

Great tips!

[@Aap18home]

wondering if your preferred productivity style has something to do with your personality and how that would be explained with a framework like MBTI, 5-personality traits, neuroscience, or others. Great system! it gave me a bit more self-awareness on why I fail in certain domains 😅

[@khalidahmada3906]

Hi Thank you for this video and welcome to Morocco ! :)

[@OPtommy1113]

Can't wait to watch your "some one to love"

[@nazanin1696]

You motivate me Thanks ✨

[@RossMitchell]

Awesome video Ali 🙂 Just a quick q, on the template, there's another section for tasks which isn't in your video - any tips on how to utilise that properly?

[@dariush2329]

Thanks Ali! We need a notion template bro 😇

[@mauriceheide1398]

Love it! :)

[@CiaraMoore]

Fantastic & actionable way to manage energy while developing skills. Love this!

[@shyu5249]

It is so cool that you’re learning mandarin lol I’m sure all the Chinese native speakers will be super impressed to see you speak mandarin on your video

[@jurabekibrokhimov1819]

The best advertisement for Notion so far !

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[@pro______722]

love you because of your work bro 😊😊😊😊

[@mirzamagix]

Thanks from Germany

[@JagaSantagostino]

The idea totally makes sense! Sad to see the notion template became yet another project/tasks 😕

[@theclaritygeek]

I would say that travel refills our creative buckets gives us returns. I also tend to bring my camera and I get broll and images I can use later...so I would even say these one off trips are paying dividends

[@BLESSINGMARIEE]

So glad you said you hate smart goals - bc ME TOO!