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We all want to be more productive, right? But what does being productive mean and how can we improve our own productivity to live happier, healthier and more efficient lives?

Productivity – Doing More of What Matters to You

I never set out to become a productivity expert. In fact, when I started my YouTube channel, I didnโ€™t really know what productivity was.

I was trying to grow my channel while working full time as a doctor. I was constantly trying to fit more and more into my life, which left me feeling burned out and exhausted. This lead me to begin researching the science of productivity, to learn how I could get everything done while also enjoying myself along the way.

This sparked an obsession, and from that point on Iโ€™ve dedicated myself to understanding everything I can about productivity, so we can all get more done of the things that matter to us.

The Power of Joy: Feel-Good Productivity

One of my biggest realisations about productictivity is that it doesnโ€™t have to feel bad. We often imagine that productivity looks like someone alone at their desk, working for hours and hours long into the night. But after years of research and real-life experience, I realised something that surprised me.

The secret to productivity isnโ€™t discipline, itโ€™s joy.

Feeling good – about ourselves and our work – sets in motion a virtuous cycle of positive emotions and productivity. So, you can get more done while actually feeling good throughout the day.

Our Actionable Articles

In the articles below, you can learn from my years of research in the field of productivity. These pieces cover everything, from how to manage your time and set achievable goals, to gamifying your work and staying creative.

With loads of insights from experts, actionable advice to help you stay on track, and tips and tricks you can try right away, these articles will help you find the approach to productivity thatโ€™s right for you.

So whether youโ€™d a beginner looking to get to grips with the basics, or a productivity pro on the hunt for new techniques to try, Iโ€™ve got you covered ๐Ÿ‘‡

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Feel Good Productivity

The secret to Productivity isn’t Discipline. It’s Joy.

You wonโ€™t just accomplish more.โ€จYouโ€™ll feel happier and more fulfilled along the way.

We think that productivity is all about hard work. That the road to success is lined with endless frustration and toil. But what if thereโ€™s another way?

In Feel-Good Productivity, Dr Ali Abdaal uncovers an easier, science-backed path to success. He demonstrates that the secret to productivity isn’t grind, it’s feeling good. And he reveals how to make your projects feel so enjoyable that productivity takes care of itself.

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  • How To Never Be Bored at Work

    The secret to enjoyable work and sustained productivity is to find a way to make what weโ€™re doing a little bit more fun. Now, I fully stand by this approach…

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  • How to build a time management routine

    Most of us donโ€™t have time to consistently do the things we truly enjoy. Between work, family, friends, staying healthy, and side projects, finding time to do everything we want…

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  • How procrastination affects your daily life

    Procrastination is a challenge as old as time itself. The philosophers of Ancient Greece even had a term for it: โ€˜akrasiaโ€™. It describes the act of doing something despite it…

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  • 10 Productivity Tips For New Entrepreneurs

    Ever feel like youโ€™re juggling a million things while building your business? Starting a new business is an exciting journey, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. As…

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  • What is Sustainable Productivity and How You Can Achieve It

    In a world obsessed with hustle culture, many of us may find ourselves battling against โ€˜toxic productivityโ€™. When productivity is associated with getting things done in the most effective way,…

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  • 10 Productivity Tips for Creators

    The internet never sleeps, and neither do creators. Weโ€™re always juggling content creation, a never-ending to-do list and a constant stream of online comments and messages. It seems no matter…

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  • What Is Burnout and How To Recover From It

    Burnout can affect everyone across all walks of life. Itโ€™s a complicated issue that we often associate with overworking, mainly impacting those in super stressful and demanding corporate jobs. But…

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  • How To Boost Your Productivity and Stay Creative

    We all know the feeling. Youโ€™re trying to get through your to-do list, but somewhere along the way, your creativity starts to fizzle out. Youโ€™re stuck in that all-too-familiar cycle…

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  • 5 Ways to Gamify Your Tasks and Get Work Done Faster

    I used to think gaming was an absolute waste of time. Even though Iโ€™ve spent over half a year in total playing World of Warcraft over the past 10 years,…

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  • 15 Tools To Help You Manage and Achieve Your Goals

    According to Victor Frankl, the famous neurologist, psychologist and Holocaust survivor, goals are what give us purpose in life. In his book Manโ€™s Search For Meaning, Frankl discusses the significance…

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  • 10 time management tips to up your productivity game

    Over the past ten years, Iโ€™ve read all the books out there about productivity and time management. From all that material, there are ten tips Iโ€™ve picked up that I…

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  • My 28 Best Pieces of Life Advice

    I recently turned 28 years old ๐ŸฅณSo I thought Iโ€™d do a roundup of the best life advice Iโ€™ve gathered during my 28 years on this planet. ๐ŸŒ

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