Why You’re Always Distracted - 5 Mistakes Ruining Your Focus

How to improve focus is one of the questions I get asked most about. Whether you're a student, creator, professional or entrepreneur, being able to focus is extremely helpful. This video is the first in a 3 part series about focus, where we're covering the 5 main mistakes that people make. Let me know what you find useful in the comments! Enjoy x

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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:21 - Mistake 1 - Not Having a Plan
5:13 - Mistake 2 - Ignoring How You Feel
9:14 - Mistake 3 - You’re Switching Between Too Many Tasks
11:42 - Mistake 4 - You’re Not Taking Breaks
14:26 - Mistake 5 - You’re Not Hitting the Golden Trio

[ExpansiveReviews]

Me watching this while procrastinating & distracted 👁👄👁

[Yahya_Zi]

Very inspiring video! I learned the following (notes for myself):

1- Have a plan (block time and have a goal either long and/or short term)
2- Know how you feel (it's about awareness so practice meditation and FBR method if you're a content creator)
3- Stop multitasking (finish A, then proceed to B)
4- Take breaks (focus for 52 minutes and rest 17 - or just focus until you loose it - deactivate notifications)
5- The golden trio (Diet, Exercice and Sleep became like a cliche - focus on the hardware before the software)

[theapril]

Ali because of your videos, I brush up my English, 😅I can understand you now 95% of what you say. I'm also a small YouTuber. You inspired me

[AdamMc]

Great video, I really think *people underestimate* what a good night of sleep can do for your focus and motivation, forget all that discipline malarkey. If you want to be disciplined, be rigid with your self care!

[nanachris]

My key takeaway from this video: The thing that you do during the break should not create new obligations. Thanks, Ali🙏🙏

[Nancymusic]

Ali's increased uploads is a blessing for youtube

[LeanneVanBreda]

This video is just brilliant Ali. I struggle with all these things everyday and I’ve been trying to turn this around. This is so helpful and looking forward to this series.

[danielbarrera]

This video is pure gold, thank yo so much for your dedication

[richhands]

My three favorite channels: Ali Abdaal, Stock Brotha, & How Money Works. Make my week complete! 🔥 🔥 🔥

[mangoesnbreadfruit]

Thanks for this video! It's really helpful because I'm working on my focus, planning, productivity and sleep.

[rajikaur]

Hi Ali, I dont know if you will ever read this comment but I wanted to let you know that you have been quite transformative in my life. Your videos not only helped me get through a really tough patch in life, they have enriched and improved my life in every way possible. I thank God that I chanced upon your channel! Looking forward to reading your book very soon.

[MinuteArtist]

Your videos have been some of the most helpful of all the YouTube videos I watch while trying to learn how to run a Youtube channel. I got your book on audio, listened to it, then bought the hard copy because I want to read it again and be able to mark the important passages (it's more fun that way!) Thank you for the encouragement and help. To improve my ability to focus, I'm going to try and use a time and work intensely/take a break idea.

[meghnaseervi]

The contents of this video were so simple but enlightening. I immediately started making plans and notes on how I am going to implements of the awesome tips you shared. My most favourite has to be the hardware thing -> Diet, exercise, sleep.

[elizabethhood]

Next step taken: Set up a dedicated g-calendar for health, and blocked designated time for the trio actions: exercise, sleep & food prep. Thank you. this is incredibly helpful and SO CLEAR.

[alty]

This video is so good that I keep coming back watching it again and again

[danielsimionica]

Mr. Ali, after so many videos seen that helped me a lot daily, I feel like I should really say thank you! I love your videos and can't wait for you to post more! Keep up the good work 🫂

[helas]

to be honest I’ve thought before maybe I’ve already heard everything I can from you that would resonate with me but the way you packaged this one together was super valuable and impactful once again. Great stuff

[ankansaha]

Thank you for figuring out those particular problems about
distraction

[aabid.s]

Your feel good productivity helped me so much

[jazzrocha]

Will start with my calendar. Very helpful content. Thank you