Stop Wasting Time - 5 Time Management Skills to Master

[@aliabdaal]

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[@Dr_Ayman_1]

0:00 - Introduction 0:37 - 1. Prioritization 5:37 - 2. Time Blocking 8:21 - 3. Focus 11:16 - 4. Follow-Through 14:48 - 5. Energizing Your Work

[@PhaseRunner]

I've recently started watching your videos every day before I begin work, and they consistently put me in a great frame of mind. I'm already seeing positive results. Thanks Ali!

[@dealforbet8888]

Time blocking is such a game-changer for me, but being on salary makes it tough with unexpected tasks. Anyone else struggle with this?

[@philo7689]

exactly bro. I used to have so much time on my hands running a YT channel and having a few social media clients. The moment I got a job, all my time seemed to disappear. I like the extra income but I wanna quit because I feel like I'm suffocating

[@hightopdeluxe]

Same but I try to make the promise of doing something for a hour at least ( working out KZbin,etc) feels like I get more done this way

[@TwelfthMan]

Cal Newport talks about this in his book deep work. Obviously, we won't be able to stick to the same schedule all the time because life gets in the way. When that happens, just redo your schedule for the rest of the day. It's that simple. Time blocking isn't about trapping yourself to one schedule, but to keep yourself in check, to make sure that you spend your time intentionally. I would recommend listening to what cal Newport says on time blocking if you want to know more

[@Edgar-su7qk]

Time block for unexpected tasks. Whats worked for me was setting apart 1 hour every couple of days for unexpected tasks

[@SeanHerschmiller]

Amplenote helps me with timeblocking so much. you can make a task from within any note and they are consolidated all together in task mode. Then in calendar mode, you drag a task into the calendar to timeblock it. This has helped my personal life, side hustles and work life. Game-changer.

[@bessbramley4242]

The one point I will make is that time-blocking is actually a counterproductive technique if you are someone who lives with a variable health condition. Instead you need an approach that gives you a range of possible activities with varying energy requirements, depending on what your health condition is doing at any particular time on any particular day. When you have a variable health condition flexibility is key!

[@sass2836]

Yes, absolutely. I never know how I'll feel day to day - hour to hour! - so it's constant improvisation. Ali's Parkinson's Law tip has been really helpful, though. I do tasks in 45min blocks.

[@sourgreendolly7685]

For sure. I find I work better with checklists because then I'm able to do what I can for however long I can without the stress from extra pressure to be at 'normal' levels of productivity. I have things I'd like to do for an hour a day but if I can only do 10 or 15 minutes then I still get it "done" I'm also a lot less hard in myself for not doing everything because I have a running list of things that can be pushed forward or skipped for a bit as needed. Still need to be less hard on myself but it's a lot smaller if an issue when I do it this way. It's also hard to time block when you have any neuropsychological condition that affects one's ability to estimate how long things take and/or one's ability to stay strictly on task. I'm AuDHD so bit of a double whammy for me 😅 Sometimes when I'm experiencing a flair up with the pain, fatigue, and/or brain fog there's no use thinking about time because any of those things greatly increase those effects to the point where it's healthier to do a bit here and there. We probably have more particulars in regards to what kind of approaches to productivity are feel-good but the concept of finding it remains the same.

[@LifeByLyric]

100% a lot of the time based productivity methods don't account for us chronically ill folx

[@bessbramley4242]

@Sassy-Sam ​Yep, just wanted to highlight that it's an area that can be very difficult for chronically ill folks, and that people like us don't need to feel guilty about it not working for us. The struggle of working out whether we're actually doing enough or not is very real. Sometimes I find myself comparing my productivity to others - or my past self - who don't have to manage the symptoms I have now and it just makes me feel down which makes me less productive. I'm learning to give myself grace and really focus on things like prioritisation and working smarter not harder to ensure that - even if I maybe could be doing more - I'm getting the most important things done first and forgiving myself if the less important things drop by the wayside.

[@wamyy5]

Exactly! As someone who experiences migraines, one thing I learned is to be incredibly fluid.

[@youdontknowme8608]

I time-blocked myself to listen to a 30-min podcast in YT until I found your YT channel. Now I've watched 3 of your videos and yes I failed my time-block. Very useful and worth to fail my time-block.

[@fathimatabassum7405]

hahah, maybe try saving it to watch later next time so you dont end up doing it more often

[@PlumHorizon]

What helps me focus so much are noise-canceling headphones + white or brown noise ! Game changer ! I also start a timer pomodo-style in front of me, I have a physical version from " time timer " that allows me to SEE the time passing, and it really helped me working through really hard stuff I was procrastinating and being miserable about

[@amandak.4246]

10:15 i agree with this, near the end of my degree i would sit in the library friday afternoon and get everything done so i wouldn't need to think about it or worry during the weekend. that motivation made it easier to focus

[@shaggyherur]

Beyond managing your time, would love to know how you manage your energy. As schedules get more packed and workloads more challenging, I find it more difficult to find the energy than the time! Probably a mix of prioritisation, setting sustainable goals and developing habits to avoid burn out, but curious as to your take on it.

[@CreativFarmGal]

What has helped me a lot is to identify the times I have the most energy and find ways to plan to do my most intense work during those times. It's sometimes difficult if you don't have control over your own schedule or are a caregiver, etc.

[@sol_in.victus]

I think like @CreativFarmGal said the best way to look at it is, if you're able, manage your schedule around your times of high energy/high focus. For me I realized if I'm most able to focus early in the morning, I'll get my most focus intensive tasks done early (in my case studying) and other low focus tasks like working out, meal prep, cleaning when my focus is lowest which is usually after work. I imagine you could work out something similar where the things you struggle most maintaining high energy for should be prioritized at the times where your energy is highest.

[@IsmailSNaqvi]

I think what helps me most is to figure out how much energy and effort i can put into each priority of the day, without feeling like I can't do it again the next day

[@betterchapter]

Time is the most valuable coin in your life. You and you alone will determine how that coin will be spent. Be careful that you do not let other people spend it for you

[@Ravindran7881]

Thanks

[@TechnooRam]

Yes! Do a series on focus!

[@mjakbar1993]

Your videos have become my everyday therapy! Thanks a ton!

[@RuralGal]

I am truly grateful to you and your $1 KZbin course which is part of the learnings that motivated and helped me start creating content here on KZbin this year. Thanks again and keep on teaching and motivating us🙏

[@thelifewithnate]

For deep work, I try to set a timer with 25 minutes on and 5 minutes off. Compound that for 2-3 periods and take a 10-15 break. It's interesting because I've noticed I can do 3-4 hours of consistent, good work without quality dropping off over time. Time blocking is something I have also tried to get into, but it can be tough with conflicting priorities and schedules.

[@JairoLlanos-to4cn]

A real game-changer for me was to do the thing I said I was going to do 1%. Only do 1% of what you want to do to develop the habit for that thing. And with time, that thing grows into a thing you normally do.

[@Keebler31415nine]

A focus series would be amazing!

[@zariyahcampos3565]

Hi Ali, I don't know if you can read this but I'm so grateful from the advices you've given for many years I've followed this channel. It absolutely help my life to be more organized and my grades to better. 🎉🎉🎉

[@ana92ish]

Love your videos and advice! Yes please to the 3-part course on the art and science of actually how to focus and get things done 😁

[@TeeSoy572]

Time Blocking has been a huge success. I totally agree that using time blocking!!! In the Army we use a training schedule that accounts for every aspect of the training day including workout times, eating times, hygiene, and rest. I literally create my own training schedule inside of google calendar so I can stay productive!. If I miss a time block, that is OK! Staying flexible is important on the bigger picture and so long as I'm hitting 80% or more of my objectives I'm making progress versus aimlessly going through my without purpose. Being disciplined increases freedom! The critics of time blocking can use their own method! I'm currently at Level 2.5 My 9-5 doesn't allow me to live at Level 3 with adding in massive amounts of time to skydive or training BJJ which would be my ideal week!

[@strwbryblondi07]

Yes would love a series on focus !

[@emilierigaud2936]

Making a baby is the best way I found to learn how to finally prioritize! 😅 Once you have a little one to take care of in your life, time becomes your most valued ressource and let me tell you, procrastination does not simply fit in the schedule anymore haha.

[@TheScholarshipFunda]

Your dedication to sharing evidence-based strategies for productivity and life fulfillment is commendable. Keep empowering us with your valuable insights!

[@SH-ix6mc]

Hi Ali, I love your videos and your new book. I would love to someday see a crossover between the topic of productivity and mental health, particularly around procrastination in relation to CPTSD, toxic shame, and anxiety. There's a whole other layer/mountain of emotions for some of us to climb or manage on a daily basis so that we can apply these great skills.

[@thelifewithnate]

Howdy internet stranger! I wanted to ask since it sounds like you got the new book that he put out, is it worth the read or just another cash grab from a KZbinr? Just deciding if it is worth the order.

[@SH-ix6mc]

​@@thelifewithnateHi! I think it's worth it. It's a different perspective than I've read before and I find it handy to have a book to reference all the tips. It's possible the tips are out there in books or videos, but the price of the book is cheap compared to my time for researching it on my own. For some of the concepts I'll likely research deeper.

[@Theway2Mount7Up]

Yes I agree with you being diagnosed with bipolar disorder since the age of 17 it’s always hard to start something as I get easily bored and switch to other things. Even feel lazy at times and my mind wanders off to other places 😂.

[@Timeworks]

i really love your videos theyre so nicely done :)

[@prerna_aggarwal]

Ali, your doctor background brings a unique perspective to productivity. Love your approach! I struggle with maintaining focus throughout the day. Any advice on tools or techniques to combat distraction?

[@isalutfi]

Hi Ali! Thank you for talking about 5 skills of time management. Love it! 🧡🌟

[@xelova]

S01E01 was my favourite ! Thank you Ali !

[@UmitYucel-qc7yx]

4ra ka layout aur design bohot engaging hai, bets lagana aur games khelna easy lagta hai 🎮🔥

[@MW1-123]

If Ali could make a video on focus I feel like that would be beneficial for us all😅

[@fabioladure6998]

Focus series would be great!

[@jasonrhouse]

would love a 3 part series on focus!! 😊

[@kjoto2]

I would love a series on focus

[@hannah816]

yes please to a specific video on focus! thank you so much:)

[@dhirprathapasinghe]

thank you so much ali. This series is really changing my life completely.

[@Venus_May]

Hey Ali. Thank you for your advice. You have changed my life.🎉

[@TheNetflixNook]

I know personally a focus series would be an incredible benefit. I think more than anything though I'll give those books you recommended a try. thank you for all you do. it has had an amazing impact on my life and where I want to take it moving forward.

[@thelifewithnate]

Agreed and seconded from the comment section! A focus series would be seriously useful especially in a world where attention is the new currency and it is constantly being stolen from you.

[@rajvijaymaharajwala]

Some important points: For more context watch full video 1. Daily Adventure - 1 or 2 most important task for the day. 2. Time block - important task 3. Avoid distractions for this daily adventure. 4. Break a task into chunks and time block accordingly. From my personal experience: 1. Based on time block use pomodoro yt music, Siri for reminding task. 2. Add widget of google calendar on your Mac. 3. Use Box method where at a time focus completely on one part of task.. 4. Most important identify your Energy Levels throughout the day and plan tasks accordingly. For me morning and Evening are best time for doing harder cognitive task. During the noon my Energy levels are low and I do task like apply for internships, reply to mails, cook meals for night etc 5. Make sure to review your week. 6. Make sure to time block for active recall once in a week if you are students.

[@thelifewithnate]

I love the point one and point four tidbits most especially from your own personal experience! I try do the same and schedule more energy intensive tasks in the morning since I know my focus wanes with time. Cheers!

[@dave815078]

Thanks Ali, I have been really enjoying these videos and the previous 3 part series. I have been taking notes and testing out the different methodologies to see what works for me as I navigate restructuring my life in the wake of an adult ADHD diagnosis.

[@ChocolateMilkKING]

just stumbled upon your time management series right before this uploaded haha! great timing

[@sourgreendolly7685]

Welcome! sidenote- I love your username. now I want chocolate milk though 😂

[@TheWiddy]

I love every tip in this video, I will definitely be trying them. That being said, telling people who struggle with focus to go and read a book seems slightly short-sighted.

[@trivenibaishya2288]

Great Video Ali!

[@Gee690]

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.....

[@EllaAmelieBarrera]

Hi Ali! I'm in love with your content, however, I wonder if you'd like to talk a little bit about Time Management with ADHD. I have Innatentive ADHD and time management is an skill that's extremelly hard for me and I'm sure a lot of neodivergent people too. I love the way you explain different topics and how good it feels to consume your content. Thank you so much for all this tips and I hope you have a fantastic day. All the love from Colombia!

[@pdcvalh]

I wondering answer to the same question. I'm a phd candidate who love to being productive and being successful. But I always struggling the same thing whole my life. And I always finished all task longer than normal people. Everytime I try to new habit, I see that I quit when I miss only one task or something at the some point, and I start over and over... some books or articles advices can be extremly helpful.

[@createdonthate]

I’ve learned to gamify life as well, it has helped me tremendously🍓 As I always say, create don’t hate 🍓

[@TheScholarshipFunda]

Thank you for curating evidence-based strategies that pave the way for a more fulfilling life. Your channel is a treasure trove of actionable insights and inspiration!

[@sam_the_creosus]

Love from Bangladeshi Muslim, Ali. Great video❤❤❤

[@thamama-rh5oe]

Thanks Ali for working Really hard for us❤

[@saibot0]

I'm not lvl 1 in time blocking haha. I remember my appointments in my head, and when it comes to the week of the appointment i set an alarm for the day it is on. Often i just associate my appointment with the class or thing i am doing that day.

[@quynhanhtrinh7]

Thank you so much for this valuable video❤

[@feliciatseng777]

Hi Ali, I got your book from amazon, reading it now, I am enjoying it and applying tips that apply to my situation, thanks!

[@oscarcollins-hennink5478]

Yes please to focus videos

[@meganfurtado6229]

Love you work, Ali. Loved reading your book. Keep uo the good work.

[@Diploma_tech2408]

Waiting for this video for long time Thank ali

[@Diploma_tech2408]

@sMrAliabdaal ok

[@kavinkumar-g9b]

Do 3 part videos on focus and flow state

[@chiefdanielz1853]

Detailed and straight forward. Kudos🤝

[@ludbertier]

Hi Ali, I found your channel last week, and I'm really enjoying your content. Thanks for sharing it. I see how you are attentive to your words. So maybe you could try to avoid saying "real work", "when I had real work". I understand what you mean, but It's quite judgmental and re-enforce it into the other. I believe you have a very real work before and now 😊

[@thehealthpuzzle]

Side quests, love it ❤

[@vaishnaviumardand6717]

Vary useful video to improve ourself. Thank you😊

[@jinxue6072]

Yet another helpful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@sumaiyaqureshiofficial]

Thank you, Ali, for your invaluable insights. I'm genuinely excited about diving into this time management series❤❤

[@danielhughes1692]

Watching this on x2 speed to free up more time. Work smarter, not harder.

[@bijosn]

I am not watching this to free up more time. Work smarter, not harder.

[@sharonbarone6174]

espero con ansias el video en español, me están siendo de mucha ayuda! Gracias

[@OmKarmaYoga]

Dolce far Niente! This is what you should experience now! The whole series of three videos was amazing and you shared really great tips, thanks a lot, Ali! Once you figure out what Dolce far Niente is, let me know :)

[@Nat_uo]

Follow-through is SO hard... I've gotten everything else in this video down to a t, yet the follow-through is what I most often struggle with.

[@mumtazmullahkhail3357]

💯 agree, I wish one day I get to manage my life and time and be a productive guy

[@ABHINDASX]

Hi Ali I always watch your before starting my work it's really inspired me. After watching your 100s of your video I am going to start a youtube channel. ❤ Thank you for the great inspiration ali.

[@chrysoprase_manu4890]

Thank you ☺️Ali for this, Super Helpful

[@khloeluong6448]

Would LOVE a 3-part series on how to focus, Ali! Thank youuu

[@markouellette788]

I really enjoyed your book. I was able to pick it up at our library and read it over 3 weeks slowly digesting its material. Some really great stuff put in easy useful words that seem like it is mostly common sense but is it? I am planning on purchasing this tool and use it to review and assimilate into my life. Thank you for being accountable, it is an incredible quality!

[@ayoobaademola4561]

Is there any specific calendar designed for time blocking or any type is calendar is okay for it? If any calendar is okay for it, kindly guide me on how to go about it. Thank you!

[@copaxchannel]

The problem with time blocking is that I have a rebellious mind. So even if I scheduled it I tend to want to do it earlier or later so I have being told putting buffers instead 12:15

[@arthurmarek8418]

Brilliant video in every way

[@_skyeline]

Yay I'm here early today! Great video Ali! ❤

[@raymondqiu8202]

Another banger by Ali!!

[@Vercopaanir]

I think that the skill I need to work on the most is follow-through. I don’t know if it’s partly because I have ADHD and tasks just don’t feel important until they’re urgent even when I WANT them to feel important, or if it’s simply the fact that skills take practice and I don’t have much practice with this one yet in conjunction with time blocking (my guess would be that it’s both), but follow-through is SO HARD.

[@progmell]

It's a summary of some chapters in the book Atomics Habits.😊

[@Thin.kinguk]

Exactly what I was looking for are you in my head

[@ayoobaademola4561]

Is there a particular calendar meant for time blocking?

[@mamadj359]

Please do a video on how to focus.

[@anaaji1418]

I need 3 part video on focus please

[@healingevergreen]

Focus!!! Please 😊

[@Thiviyakumaran11]

Thanks!

[@kingconspicuous]

I have such a hard time with time blocking being salary and having tasks constantly dropped on me on a dime

[@thelifewithnate]

Ah, yes, it can be difficult. I often have that as well with my day job where I get 2-4 additional tasks all of a sudden and I need to decide how to move forward. Prioritize stuff moving forward with tasks. Cheers!

[@PlumHorizon]

What helps me if having a time blocked for " emergencies " ! So I can add the stuff dropped on me if it's not too long, usually 1/2 day per week, if it helps :)

[@Nikki.....]

does time blocking work or even help people with ADHD? it's 5 am right now, I haven't slept yet, I just finished a workout session and also 2 hours of active listening to educational videos that I actually sunk in pretty well and I intend to use but I somehow doubt time blocking would allow for bursts of energy and focus in middle of the night, wouldn't it? I personally have a list of primary and secondary tasks for each day which I try to get done whenever possible during the day and even if I get 15 mins free I'm on my language learning app or something intentional

[@GoPhallecycling]

Please make a video on digital journaling

[@NeelamJaiswal-yi3eg]

Fun fact: he wore two watch for this video

[@chrismellon127]

Negative! The one on his right is a whoop. It is not a watch

[@sid8483]

What happened to the digital nomad idea???

[@LifeByLyric]

Agree for the mostpart. I can assure you that single parents really DON'T have the time sometimes. Some parents that aren't even single don't either. I hate the idea that everyone gets the same 24 hours in a day. Yes, but how much of that is spent commuting to work, being at work, getting sick from your chronic illness, taking care of your high needs, neurodivergent toddler, etc.

[@sourgreendolly7685]

Absolutely feel that as a neurodivergent person with chronic pain, fatigue, and brain fog. I'd also add that for a lot of people in general, they have to work more hours than they'd like to just to scrape by - they also really don't have time sometimes. Unfortunately our circumstances can really inhibit that.

[@PlumHorizon]

I work with clients who have kids, and it's true you can't accomplish the same amount than people who don't, because you definitely have less time ! But you can still make good progress, and those who chose carefully what they work on when they have time make good progress :) But it's definitely more of a sport !

[@reyestear]

When will your book be available in Spanish?

[@DhirajSingh-sc5br]

I watched a ted ed video in which they said that rather than prioritising you should do your work in sequence because a lot of time is taken prioritising rather than actually doing task. So you will be well off of you go sequence wise

[@VINITPARGI]

Loveee youuu ❤❤❤❤bbrooooooooo

[@Victoria-rk2ez]

🙌☺️🌟 Thank you. Ali 🙏

[@BelalAhmed-vl2hj]

Love you ali ❤

[@c0mpl3x91]

About the "I don't have time" I want to ask this... I began a Bachelor in Physics and I had to work non stop everyday from 8 to 23 (Counting school hours and doing "homework") even like that I did not finish all the exercices + the "recomended" free time by the university was HALF A SUNDAY EVERY WEEK.. So really honestly in this case how am I supposed to HAVE TIME TO DO ANYTHING ELSE???

[@theMerdan]

Was it only I who noticed that Ali Abdaal mentioned Dan Koe's book? That's pretty big for Dan

[@RobiulIslam-bm8gh]

Love from Bangladesh ❤️🇧🇩

[@JordanHatch-oc3ql]

Love this guy

[@ChristosLouridas]

So which app you prefer fantastical or google calendar ? Still strugling to get in the mood to start stuff. But you're inspiring.

[@REYNALDOVEGAGONZALEZ-bo6bk]

I WOULD LOVE THIS VIDEO IN SPANISH TKS