Ali Abdaal is an author, YouTube star and productivity expert. In his book Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You and on his YouTube channel, he shares research-backed strategies for improving focus, building habits and meeting goals. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Ali breaks down the three main blockers to productivity: uncertainty, fear, and inertia. He shares tips for overcoming each one of these blockers, as well as the fear of judgment from others. He also discusses science-based approaches to building self-confidence and the importance of finding joy in your work.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedIn.Follow Ali Abdaal on LinkedIn.For more tips on sustainable productivity, check out Ali’s YouTube channel. And don’t forget to sign up for Leah’s weekly newsletter to get practical tips on how to level up with small steps every day.
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