How I Manage My Time - The Trident Calendar System

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Time management is super important, and I'm always searching for the best techniques to help me manage my time. So in this video I break down the trident method, which is the system I actually use every day to manage my life, and get the most out of every day that I have. Enjoy x
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0:00 Introduction
0:43 Part 1
3:30 Part 2
14:29 Part 3

[@aliabdaal]

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[@LocoForChoco123]

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[@kizigamer6895]

which calender app u used in this pls tell the name i know it is from google calendar but the app name pls?

[@LocoForChoco123]

@@kizigamer6895 Fantastical

[@BK-du9qu]

I keep wondering about Huel! Thanks for that.

[@priyapriyadarshini3146]

​@@kizigamer6895same question

[@ahmadhassan7370]

0:43 Ideal Year 3:30 Ideal Week 14:29 Ideal Day 🙂It's not about being productive. It's about being intentional.

[@kalindrossel5322]

I wouldn't say ideal day, but rather Reality Adjustment. That is so that your calender reflects your reality not your ideal, so that you can actually use it. Maybe you can correct if you agree :)

[@SleepyMagii]

The point of "doing stuff" is to turn the ideal into the reality and accept what is and make moves accordingly

[@markh4751]

Being productive IS turning your intentions into reality

[@ZoombaDoomba]

Water is wet, thank you all of you.

[@The_Precious_Praise]

You get it

[@sharpie882]

You know he is genuine when he says, “drop me an email” rather than share your experience in the comments (to boost the algorithm)

[@discutonsharrypotter5413]

He'll get more of you by sending email spams

[@promptroi]

@@discutonsharrypotter5413 he uses super human so he won’t see the spam 😂

[@shostopper786]

He never replies. I've emailed him many times

[@fianski]

​@@shostopper786 he did say he read all of it even he wasnt able to reply tho

[@ThamodGunasekara]

@@shostopper786 😂

[@sardurondesarges6675]

I colourcode my blocks regarding energylevel - if they replenish (blue to green) are active but moderate (yellow) or are challenging or even draining (orange to red). As being post burnout this is very helpfull :)

[@sardurondesarges6675]

for the annual view I theme it as "organize 365" does: Spring: clear and organize, Summer: Vacationtime Fall through winter: Events

[@aumshukla3178]

@@sardurondesarges6675 Bro! That is genius! Thanks for sharing this system!

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Bible” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, seek The Kingdom of GOD for if you would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen 🙏

[@naawbee]

this is so helpful! thank you for sharing this really! ❤

[@m.izzuddinatthoriqp2082]

Nice idea, thx for sharing

[@karenrich9092]

For 32 years of my life, we lived by my husband's calendar. It was a paper book from the dollar store, but it worked. One day we had a scouting event, my daughter's birthday, and a scout dinner all at once. It was a crazy day, but everything got done. Now with my husband gone and my children grown, I am working on my own method of planning, so your video was a big help.

[@diyaa14159]

I'm so sorry about your husband, but it's really great that you're still going well in your life and that you're actively looking to improve it.

[@irajimtiaz5480]

This is amazing. I grew up with this method because that's what my school in Portugal gave us at the beginning of every year. One A4 sheet with the whole year laid out with all our assignments and holidays on it. When I moved to the UK it was so odd to me that students didn't receive anything like this and I've been doing this for years now, specially in uni. Great video! More people should do this!

[@leealvin121]

wish I had all my assignments laid out at the start of the year 😔

[@heavenjournals]

Wow! All schools should do that

[@rebeccaanne3083]

Yes. My first school did this. I had to diy at my second school. I still plan my full year in the preceding fall with my family.

[@mod8054]

Yes!

[@Mvrderface]

we are in different Portugals xD

[@rkaur6166]

The comment section really reflects the open-minded, warm audience you are building Ali and reflects on how much impact you are having on peoples everyday lives, thank you!

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Bible” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, seek The Kingdom of GOD for if you would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen 🙏

[@beldonhuang]

"Time is our single most valuable nonrenewable resource. We can always make more money, but we can never make more time." Well said. These two things go hand-in-hand as well. If we don't know how to manage our time, then how can we make the time to make more money?

[@ceterisparibus8966]

Yes.

[@juanit0tackit0tackito2]

the Kingdom of GOD is coming…“Silver is for the kettle, and gold for the furnace, but The LORD is the tester of hearts- Bible” your heart is like discovered silver, dirty and not pure, when silver is purified it is melted over and over, to the point that when it’s melted and glows red hot, it is pure enough to see your own reflection in the puddle, so also does the LORD purify your heart, till HE can see HIS own reflection in it, seek the LORD and be reborn, ask The LORD to renew and restore you, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins, Jesus died so that our sins will be wiped away and so that we could be made new, seek The Kingdom of GOD for if you would be wise you would be wise for yourself, pick up your cross and deny your flesh and follow the path of GOD, for The Kingdom of GOD is at hand, in JESUS MIGHTY NAME Amen and Amen 🙏

[@Makiaveliiste]

What is the app that he uses from 15:39? Thank you

[@krox477]

You can manage time

[@anishnayak6269]

Key takeaways: - Year-at-a-glance - sheets - Ideal week - calendar - Daily quests - work + health + relationship

[@sanyalenan6413]

Thank you , that's a great summary...But I think people should still watch the whole video to have a better understanding :)

[@idvdiary4713]

thanks so much

[@lithikajadav]

I can't download the year-at-a-glance-sheet, how do we do that? I did follow the instructions but can't download it though

[@realitymentalhealthrmh]

Making time visible in this way is especially helpful for people with ADHD. Great video Ali

[@pat6703]

I have ADD and haven’t found anything yet to help my unorganized, totally time-wasting, unproductive life. I am going to try this Trident Method. I don’t know what app he is using for his calendar. I don’t see the templates that he said would be listed below. May I ask what other methods, apps, programs or anything that you have found helpful for you. Also, any ideas on how to organize my house, files, folders just anything.

[@yzx]

​@@pat6703 He uses google spreadsheets and google calender

[@sinethembagesi7174]

How did you know that you have ADD?

[@ruthhorenstein6915]

@pat6703 look in the description, above the comments section (you have to press "more" . You will find the links to the calendar he uses there.

[@Alan_Duval]

@@pat6703 He said in the video that he uses FantastiCal (which, as he said, is just a souped-up version of Google Calendar). I'm trying to get my ADHD brain to be just a little bit more constrained, too.

[@farzanashams3084]

12:26 "I'm choosing not to make the time" makes so much sense. Every time when I make myself a new routine, I always feel overwhelmed and guilty because there is so much that I want to do, but I can't cause I'm prioritizing other things. Choosing not to make the time means I still have control over what I am doing every day and I'll make time for something else in the future.

[@myseosmiths]

"He works with the CEO's of really high growth companies....and me" - come on now, Ali! Give yourself more credit. You are an incredible individual and I, (as well as thousands of others) rely on your inspiration and guidance in my life. I hope you see the richness and abundance in your life.

[@untitledrebellion]

‘its not about being productive, but rather intentional’ needed to hear this

[@sarahparker5418]

Notes: Annual level: Day wise view of the important things planned and what happened Weekly view, of an ideal week taking in mind of the constraints and your priorities Daily view, plan the week before, have 3 quests everyday for your priorities and follow it

[@rhesasynmoie]

Thanks!

[@marc7951]

For everyone who is asking the calender app he uses is called fantastical calendar. Hope this helps! Edit: It's only available for IOS and Mac.

[@pathom5764]

Thank you so much, been looking for this app. Thanks Ali as usual for amazing contents !

[@mandymason]

Thanks Marc!!!

[@adisumtiati693]

Hi, can you please tell how to color block in this fantastical calender app on Android ? Tried it but there is only one color available for time blocking.

[@marc7951]

@@adisumtiati693 Hey this is not the same he uses the right app is only avable on IOS and Mac

[@adisumtiati693]

@@marc7951 ☹ Sad.

[@CoachCharan]

this man has REAL influence on peoples lives in the right way. Thank you for your hardwork and sharing your knowledge.

[@Code-Redd]

I’ve always hated how so many time management methods require everything to be on separate pages where I can never see everything at once. I have terrible object permanence because of my adhd so planners were always the worst because of this! I’ve been using methods similar to this and they’re the only thing that’s ever worked for me. It’s so amazing for you to make proper templates for people to use for those of us who have terrible organization but still need it to manage :’)

[@KiraFriede]

I think, you mean something else by object permanence. Having no object permanence would mean, you think, someone doesn't exist anymore when they leave the room.

[@ellieem4716]

@@KiraFriede I believe it was used correctly, as object permanence pertains to many things - objects, people, responsibilities, etc. It's not that we "think" someone doesn't exist when they leave the room, but more of an "out of sight, out of mind" kind of thing, with anything related to object permanence. It's not that we forget they exist or never think about them (which would be FAR from accurate), but we very easily forget about things, including people sometimes, in regards to reaching out to them or doing something that we meant to or wanted to do for them. We know they exist, we just get "lost" in all the other stuff our brains are thinking about - objects to keep track of, appointments and schedules, endless to-do tasks (both big and small), the almost constant flow of random ideas, thoughts, worries, and all the *other* people in our lives!! It becomes so overwhelming to keep it all straight and remember every single thing at the priority level that we should. Our brains think differently, which is sometimes a blessing and sometimes a curse, but everyone who legitimately has it understands how extremely difficult it can be to manage at times. And the symptoms for it, whether for kids or adults, differ for each person as well as the degree of each of those symptoms.

[@robinkhisa6201]

"TIme is the single most valuable non-renewable resource" - this quote really resonated with me. I know how much guilt I feel when I think I could have used my time properly earlier in my life.

[@anjalikadash1035]

Hi Ali. I'm in grade 9 currently and I've started watching your videos not too long ago but each one of them are just so helpful and explained in depth that I genuinely feel that someone understands these problems and gives the most appropriate solution to them..... Thanks for this life saviour video and hope you do well in the future!!

[@JoshBap]

Hey I’m in grade 9 also!

[@FactNight]

Kha s ho anjalika?

[@Makiaveliiste]

What is the app that he uses from 15:39? Thank you

[@vishnub6543]

​@@Makiaveliisteit's fantastical. He does say the name of the app in this video.

[@grannyronna]

Wow...grade 9! You are a superstar.

[@Shawn-gz6ce]

Its not abt being productive in every hour. Its abt using our time more intentionally. Really love this perspective, thanks Ali!

[@SidikaTuncCandogan]

Thanks for sharing these, Ali! I find them very useful. Another benefit of "year at a glance" for me is, as an academic, sometimes I feel like I didn't do anything in the past couple of weeks as there is no outcome. But, seeing that I spent a lot of time in trying makes me feel good:)

[@DaveRondon]

Well explained. Thank you for bringing up this video. Financial education is indeed required for more than 70% of the society in the country as very few are literate on the subject ..... Thanks to Gianna Everett the lady you recommended.....

[@NaomiAnderson-tw3kc]

I had failed several times while investing and I'm still confused.

[@FloridaAnderson-go4yw]

The rich remain rich by spending little, investing hugely and wise while the poor keep spending everything yet not investing.

[@FloridaAnderson-go4yw]

Investing appropriately today can save you a whole lot of stress in the near future, so anyone who is not investing now is missing a great Opportunity.

[@NaomiAnderson-tw3kc]

Please I'm new to this, how can I get her assistance??

[@DaveRondon]

SHE'S MOSTLY ON TELEGRAMS WITH THE BELOW NAME

[@bellakusinera]

This came at such a right time; I’ve been dragging my feet on putting together a yearly overview calendar in Notion to track my annual performance metrics at work so very helpful to see that Sheets simply does the trick

[@tankthepitbull520]

Is incredibly difficult to find time in the day to pursue your own endeavours. 8 hours sleep, 8 hours at work, 2 hour round commute, 2 hours miscellaneous tasks, 1 hour at gym. It’s so easy to feel trapped.

[@shaunaisaJellyBean]

Plus you need to eat, shit and shower in between all of that

[@Maeobi]

hope you get more clarity soon g 🙏🏻

[@tankthepitbull520]

@@Maeobi thank you sister ❤️

[@patti2870]

How do you commute? Maybe you could read or listen to books while on the road :)

[@chivalrytalent]

Work on the weekends Schedule emails to go out during the week Check responses any chance you get Slowly but surely it will work out

[@TaylorPilkington]

Pretty cool to see you show it like that and keep it so simple! I literally teach my clients things like this so that they WILL get their workouts in each week without being able to use "time" as the excuse.

[@tina_about]

Indeed, our time is the most precious thing that every person has! аnd time management helps us not to waste time on meaningless things that dont bring us joy

[@danielleyoung5423]

Maybe I missed it, but what about household tasks? Cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, yardwork? I would love to know how/when you schedule those in, and how much time you allot for them.

[@johncourtney8825]

Flylady....don't jump ahead. 😁

[@ashleyvillarreal4479]

He did say he has house cleaning on wednesdays so that must cover that or on the weekends he has free

[@ivana4942]

​@@johncourtney8825i find her overwhelming but maybe I'm doing it wrong.

[@Podobed]

I cannot tell you the value I'm getting from your videos Ali. I will definitely be getting your book (pre-ordering tomorrow), and sometime soon I'll be joining your KZbin course. Everything about your videos is what I'm looking for from a KZbin content creator. I have struggled with personal productivity being a creative type, and just in a few days since discovering your channel things are starting to get better.

[@tushtic6614]

Can't wait to read your book! I love the fact that you mention intention everytime you talk about effective time management. That takes half the stress away :)

[@Makiaveliiste]

What is the app that he uses from 15:39? Thank you

[@vishaljhaveri6176]

@@Makiaveliiste Did you get the app? Please let me know.

[@youaremyonedirection]

This ideal week thing really helped me to see where my time was going! I always feel like I don't have enough time to get everything done and blocking out my time has helped me see that I really don't... I see now that I need to schedule in things like cleaning and laundry because it gets neglected because I just I haven't allocated time for it! Now following through with this ideal week is another struggle hahaha.

[@ADHDMoney]

Thank you so much for the ideal week run through. I implemented this in my work last week and it’s been amazing for my productivity!

[@craftthatbykat]

I've been doing something similar but only in my work schedule. I never thought to add in health and social. It's helped me so much with my work productivity that I was able to shoot several of my long form videos ahead of the one I'm currently working on. Love it.

[@zakr7429]

This is such a quality video, amazing advice and so well thought out and put together. Unbelievably well constructed with main points and recapping at the end, and all very capturing. It deserves all the exposure it’s gotten. Thank you for these valuable ideas.

[@sabrinaphillips784]

Thank for these tips Ali, so simple but actionable as well . I Can't wait to try out the yearly template.

[@Alwaysbluet]

For anyone who enjoys this method but prefers paper 📝 I highly recommend the Full Focus Planner. But I’m a big hybrid user so I really enjoyed this video on how it’s an easy way to merge the two. ❤

[@fred_ucation]

Ali I've been watching your stuff for a while and you knocked it out of the park on this one! 🔥 I am a huge google sheets nerd and can't believe I'd never used that year at a glance method. Already put it in place. Thank you for sharing!

[@michellebakerstoneledge]

This is fantastic, thank you. I’ve recently switched up my morning, stretch and workout routine to listen to value add videos, as opposed to my playlist. Stumbled upon this one, and thrilled to pieces that I did. Well done, sir!

[@nancyrose5326]

My missing element was the 12 month view. And adhering more consistently to my monthly/daily commitments. Thanks for refreshing my process.

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Processed food has never been any good, even if it's green from packaging to the actual food.

[@nanjenowack9228]

Gosh, I never realised how much it helps to plan things yearly. I don't comment often but just wanted to say thank you for creating these templates. Also enjoy watching your content.

[@benitaaston6732]

Your videos are so valuable! Time management is my biggest challenge and you have provided the solution! Thanks so much!!

[@mdabusaqibalamansari9979]

Very helpful video. Thanks. I have also started bullet journal recently and i love it. It's the best productivity tool I have ever used. I feel so organised, now my life is out of chaos Alhamdulillah ❤

[@SWP77]

This is honestly one of your best videos yet, awesome stuff

[@djenwoke9703]

Great content ! Really find this helpful as I have been struggling with getting things done and feeling overwhelmed and chaotic. This really change that. Thank you 🙏

[@thissunchild]

Thank you for the template, Ali🙏🏾 This is going to really enhance my production with this bird's eye view of my year

[@user-co5df2xc6o]

Thank you for sharing your experience! It dawned on me that the main secret of your productivity lies in the fact that you fill your schedule only with the things you genuinely enjoy doing. Or at least it seems so)

[@AakashMandhar]

Thanks for sharing this insightful summary! Time management is crucial for achieving success, and the Trident Calendar System's year-at-a-glance and ideal week planning can be helpful tools. It's great to know that Google Sheets can be used for these planning methods and communication with others is also important.

[@candacerushing6882]

This is one of the most helpful videos on time management I’ve seen, and I’ve watched dozens. Thank you!

[@Wealth-Building]

Time is most valuable that can never be earned back. Great tips. Thank you!

[@itsoniamatos]

This is truly AMAZING! I was dreading watching the video because soooo many people have time management videos, but the quality of this video is just phenomenal 😀. Thank you for using free platforms like Google and for making it really simple to follow along!

[@TriggerTrue]

I feel you there. This thumbnail has been haunting me lol

[@prajvalrao4871]

Quality content! I have rarely ever seen original content-making KZbinrs on the platform, but you are one of the exceptions to the trend

[@Tabithawolf_pdf]

I’m so excited to try this. This is right on time for me. Thank you for sharing this!!!

[@fawziatahsin7295]

Time is our single most valuable nonrenewable resource. We can always make more money, but we can never make more time. WOW.

[@sergiobarrospereira]

Im impresses with myself. I already do all this. And made it up alone through the years. It really works for me, and now i see works for more people 😉 Good video

[@karenmarquez5981]

For your analog audience Hobonichi Cousin is an excellent paper planner that allows you to use this method within one planner/system that's not digital.

[@MrBongo747]

Hobonichi cousin is ace 🎉

[@NaftuliSinger]

The weekly and the daily one is what my calendar looked like until now already. But the annual one was new to me. Thank you Ali!

[@juliedave4319]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge - As a full-time working mom I am constantly chipping away at ''figuring out time'' this just helped me so much! I just need to find a way to visualize a family version of this ... I'm also terrible at categorizing, but as you showed. I will start with the ideal week and put in the constant blocks and work my way through ... I feel your genuine feeling of ease and how this has helped you ... That is the feeling I am striving to feel

[@ArifKhan.]

This Year view method is game changer! So simple, why didn't I think of this before!? 🤯

[@warrioryt7037]

Incredible video Ali! keep up the great work and making our days :)

[@Loreley07kiss]

Thank you, Ali! The neatest summary of how to manage your life❤

[@AskTheBurnoutCoach]

Ali thank you brother! I have been using the same method for years and one of the most incredible benefits I have found is because we take the time to schedule our priorities it also helps us to say NO to the things that we quite often take on, that clog our time and our schedules! Great video! thank you.

[@imaanjacob8523]

Thanks for this. I’m no genius or entrepreneur. I’m a housewife with ALOT to plan for my family and my side business. This is fab and I will deffo be trying it out for the remainder of 2023 to increase efficiency. I hope to use this to boost productivity for mundane tasks so I free more time for all of us to have intentional family bond building.

[@sushi2590]

Appreciate you making these videos. Ever since I started watching you, you've changed the course of my life for the better.

[@victorcinco]

First time coming across your account - I’ve spent tons of time looking at productivity skills, time management etc. And something about watching this video that brought it all together. Thanks for sharing, Going to create my yearly calendar now!

[@tomekialloyd8221]

This was great! My favorites were the "Bullet" Year view and Ideal months. For some reason this just clicks with my brain.

[@jacobbarnhart3992]

I stepped away from your videos for about 6 months, but damn, you are looking much healthier now, man! Whatever you are doing is definitely working.

[@aliabdaal]

Ah haha thanks!

[@zenaguimeliza3502]

I agree

[@TheOriginalJLaw]

Tip: if you change the end of your Google sheet url from /edit to /copy - it will force copy the original template for the person opening it.

[@aliabdaal]

Ooh good idea thanks!

[@nimue325]

As a complement to the first plan-a-year part, I use the similar two-page layout in my paper calendar to jot daily something I did to further intentional goals. This includes rest time to keep my life in balance, new clients, a new insight, filing taxes (not exactly a goal but I always need the motivation). I can then tell at a glance what goals I have been making big strides with, which ones are getting attention but not moving much, and which are stagnating.

[@narellehahn6262]

I love trying to find new ways to be more efficient and productive. I haven't seen your method or videos until now but... this weekly calendar method is exactly what do at work. All tasks are scheduled and colour code, I can drag and adjust time if need, lunch is blocked out, travel is included, higher priority items are colored bright and when a task is done the task is changed to grey. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@kewlstorybr0o]

Love the year calendar idea to have everything on one page 👍🏻

[@atilaafonso5195]

This is so important. I always felt like I never saved time to do the stuff I like, but being intentional about your time makes all difference. " I'm choosing to not prioritize this or that right now" is so much better than " I don't have time to do what I like". Nice video.

[@PavitraRaani]

Thank you so much for this, much needed🙌 your account's super helpful, I'm glad you chose to post this! Hope you keep putting out such good content 💙

[@user-ru8jk6yo5b]

Hi Ali Abdaal recently came across your KZbin video on productivity and time management and they have been transformational, thank you so much so much good content and I visit your website and the connections to different persons and tools based on your video has been phenomenal. Thanks so much.

[@BrianS-ny9yd]

Been making the ideal calendar, and layers of calendars, for years. But slide events endlessly. Need tips for *executing and adhering* to the calendar.

[@aisha-ye3mp]

same 🤣

[@flawcatcher]

me too! the planning part is easy, it’s when it comes to doing that I struggle

[@pouet4608]

Simplicity. More than 10s does not work for me.

[@B6gmxy]

@@flawcatchermake small tasks out of big tasks. And take everything one thing at a time.

[@punctualpanda4099]

the positive vibe he gives in this chaotic world is all i needed to start my day

[@LesHoa-DuMal]

Im so excited to start using these methods - especially the “yearly view” spread Thank you 🥰🥰

[@Xblanka94]

I love these planning. The spread sheet is so convinient, and I can look back to my year how many things I done, that year already. In The ideal week calendar I designed to learn programming better this way and of course I can detour from that, but it gives me more structure in my life. Thank you so much!

[@DH-wq3mo]

How did you get the spreadsheet to allow you access? I received the email, clicked the link, it opened googlesheets --- but all available options are File--New or File--Print. Make a Copy is darked out. :*( Really want to try this. Thank you.

[@Xblanka94]

@@DH-wq3mo I opened the spread sheet again from the link and the e-mail, and the make a copy is still available for me. I don't know why it doesn't work for you, sorry. Try to e-mail Ali about it.

[@DH-wq3mo]

@@Xblanka94 @Xblanka94 TY for replying. 😊 May I ask if you have the current link they are sending or your original one from 5 months ago? It is to be opened in Google sheets, correct?

[@abdllahbutchdat9960]

I really like the ideal year template, i created the same one on notion, it’s amazing 😻

[@user-te4he8yl7e]

Thank you very much, Ali 😊 for the recommendations and advice. It is very difficult for me to force myself to do something, especially if it is not very interesting to me. I’ve never kept a calendar like this before, but I’ll definitely try it after Christmas. In addition, I would like to congratulate you and your team on the upcoming Christmas and New Year. All the best and prosperity. May all your dreams and goals be achieved.🎉🎉😊❤

[@khadidja.polyglotte]

I always get incredible inspiration from you Ali 💙 keep it up 🔥

[@Csoery]

Ha, that annual overview in sheets is genius. I'm also doing bullet journaling and I find it very beneficial, but gew tired of doing this particular layout manually. It takes 1 min to create it in Sheets instead - and I can keep the weeklies/dailies in the bujo. Thanks for this simple yet great idea :)

[@shivamtripathi2622]

Having a scheduled calander like this is really helpful. Even if you fail to stick to it precisely, it ensures that you know what a productive week will be like for you and then you can spot mistakes and rectify.

[@antoniettebarcenas2214]

I started subscribing from the first 10 mins of the video ❤ Those words were empowering and logical that can really be applied! Thank youuuu 😄

[@amer0608]

This is exactly what im looking for. We do have the time to do alot of things but we really have to know how to use it. Thank you for the interessting vedio

[@sarehgol5756]

The ideal week idea is great. Specially loved the fact that you fitted 2 date nights in there. ❤

[@user-bp7lo3zg7f]

hey Ali thank you for these highly effective time management advices.Will be implementing this trident method once i get back to my hostel

[@greccoox]

is so much value in your content, and you dont have idea how is nice to see our mind open with your simple ideas.

[@user-nr2zk5jq2g]

What app do you use, which is a bit more fancier than google calendar where you can dublicate the events?

[@boicry6639]

I actually do something very similar but instead of using a calendar I use Trello and time block based on that. But basically I do the same thing. I think your video has inspire me to actually go more on a monthly and annual level now that I have a weekly/daily objectives down in my Trello. This method 100% helps so much

[@trueSavageSage]

how can you used trello as time blocks?

[@user-ks4eo3hf8v]

Omg. I haven’t seen one of your videos in so long. I remember when you started ! It’s so fantastic to see how far you’ve come! Congrats 🎉

[@jasonrhouse]

Extremely Helpful. Going to Implement based on the templates. I'm pretty good with some things, but I think this is taking me to the next level! Thank you Ali! You're so great!

[@Lacarolina___]

Hi Ali! Thanks for this video, I just have one question, when you rest and relax? I think it's an important part of having balance and being productive.

[@mrs.quills7061]

It’s wicked awesome you’re sharing this template you worked super hard on with us! Thank you so much. I think this will help me feel less stressed and anxious about time. Also, may I ask what calendar app you used? I know you mentioned google, but what was the one where you’d an duplicate and drag stuff?

[@mfes467]

I'm trying "Business Calendar 2" for Android. It seems similar

[@andreag8934]

Thanks for asking this, I'm also interested in the name of the app!

[@FionaLundy]

Ditto, would love to know, came here for this answer.

[@RhymeandRamblings]

It’s called fantastical.

[@sasa3so]

I really adored this video! Im an high school student and I took bio math physics and chemistry as my main courses and also because of the other courses except this i take, i just couldn’t handle it. I used a counselor but i realized no one except me can manage this. I started using google calendar as the way you described and im really getting better to manage and putting also some time to do the stuff i love or working on myself. Thanks a lot❤

[@Him.anshu_sangwan]

With your kindness generosity and such beautiful productive and helpful mind ... You earned a new subscriber here ❤️👑

[@AryanSharma-sf9qh]

Always love your videos ❤❤

[@charlesmendeley9823]

I saved time by skipping the sponsor section.

[@user-et4jc5gs3j]

Thank you for this valuable information! This is very meaningful to my life and I appreciate that you gave this information for free. Most of these ae very product focused. Which is normal, and doesn't bother me, but you gave useful information that could alter the trajectory of my time management, and therefore, my life. Thank you! This is why I just ordered your book! I'm very excited!

[@robstershel]

Great vid! Thank you for taking the time to explain your system. I'm going to be trying it out.

[@derzh]

Ali, I love the concept of an ideal week plan!💡 Personally, I use Morgen, which is available for all operating systems!

[@derzh]

I'm curious, which feature of your calendar app would be the most useful to you?