This book is like The Happiness Project, Atomic Habits, and How to Break Up With Your Phone all in one. It is chock full of practical tips, interesting examples, and scientific studies to help make improvements in productivity at work and home. The section on burnout was very enlightening.
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I love to read books on productivity, reducing stress, success, and happiness. .This book seemed to touch on them all in stories. Gentle reminders to try to find some joy in what we must do and if possible avoid what we don't. Reframing our thinking can change everything in our daily lives. This is nothing new and yet most of us don't use these techniques.
I found the burnout section to be the most inspiring. Gods the level of burnout I feel, the world feels is overwhelming. There are some very helpful tips here and some unrealistic ones for most of us.
Overall this is not a ground breaking new exploration in the field, but it was a nice cumulation of them in one place.
I did know this author before reading this book. I was surprised to learn he was a youtube personality. I may check out his channel.

Many thought provoking exercises to dig into what brings you energy and joy and using those to make you more productive. I will be returning to the exercises often.

Ali Abdaal is the author and creative genius behind his seminal publication Feel-Good Productivity. If you haven’t heard of Ali Abdaal – where have you been? He is much more than an author: he is an Internet phenomenon. I was first introduced to Abdaal’s work when he was hosting his early YouTube Channel. Since those humble beginnings, Abdaal has qualified top in his class in his doctoral program at Oxford University and earned a degree in psychology in concert with growing his YouTube Channel to millions of subscribers. He has become the svengali of all matters of productivity. His metamorphosis has been admirable, and in “Feel-Good Productivity,” he shares the short-cut route you can take to reach your goals while enjoying every minute of the improvement process. Abdaal has distilled the most essential steps to take your creativity to the next level. The book is concise, entertaining, and informative in equal measure. Most of all, it is a practical guide that anyone could use in their own life and discover how much easier it could be to enhance your workflow. Why work harder when you can work less, have fun, and get smarter simultaneously?

“Feel-Good Productivity” is a short read in a concentrated form. It is funny, engaging, and remarkably inspirational. You will return repeatedly to read through the gems of information that will forward your life improvement plans.

Read “Feel-Good Productivity” if for no other reason than it is engaging and practical. Where other publications slog along with titbits of information here and their often ill-conceived or poorly delivered “Feel-Good Productivity” is concise and remains that way throughout. There is no wasted language, and the book is thoroughly thought through and equally well delivered.

Did I mention that “Feel-Good Productivity” is also a fun read?

Overall, “Feel-Good Productivity” is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their productivity without sacrificing well-being. It’s a thoughtful, well-researched, and genuinely helpful book that goes beyond the typical productivity advice, offering a more balanced and fulfilling approach to work and life.

I unreservedly highly recommend this energizing, thought-provoking dive into a better way to enhance your proficiency and your every endeavor. Get “Feel-Good Productivity” today and move your moxie up to the next level.

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I follows Ali on tiktok so i was so excited when he came out with his own book. This is an easy approach to being productive. This is something I know i will come back to time and time again to review and refresh. I also read this with my husband who has adhd and it was huge for him. He is actually more productive at home with household responsibilities. this was perfect and i’ll for sure recommend this book.

I think this book was a fantastic nonfiction read, as a predominantly fiction reader. I found the writing engaging and kept my attention. I think this book really stands out as one that I"ll come back to in the future because it really provided different advice and context than you normally read around productivity. Firstly, it focuses around the idea of "feel-good productivity" because people naturally perform better and are more productive when they feel good, and most of the book digs into ways that you can find joy and that "feel-good" atmosphere in your work that can set you up for success. I thought it had a really fresh perspective on a topic that is written about a LOT and where you tend to see the same advice, which I really appreciated and highly recommend!

I recently came across a book that really struck a chord with me. It's an excellent resource that neatly pulls together essential productivity ideas, making it a fantastic starting point for anyone new to the whole efficiency game. If you've been around the block and have read your fair share of similar books, some of the themes might feel familiar. But what sets this one apart is its fresh take on 'feel-good productivity'—a concept that, while it nods to past works, brings something new to the table. I do feel that it could be far shorter though.

As someone who's always approached productivity with a bit of a scientific curiosity, I really appreciated the new terminology and the way Ali has managed to transfer the essence of his popular YouTube content into a book that's both insightful and easy to digest. It's a great mix of tried-and-tested wisdom with a new, more upbeat approach to getting things done, making it a worthwhile read for anyone looking to shake up their productivity routine.

"Don't rote-learn your way to feel-good productivity. Experiment your way." That quote sums up the core message of this book. It is less of a manual of steps to take, and more of friendly nudge to trust your intuition and the things that bring you joy. I believe that many people will take this message and get something beautiful out of it. Embracing experimentation on your journey to productivity is key, and Abdaal highlights numerous to do this - whether it be visualizations exercises or testing out methods in your real life. I enjoyed this book so much and hope it finds the audience it deserves. Thanks so much for the opportunity to read and review it!

I liked the idea of the book and the practical exercises would be great if didn’t go off on tangents. I am not going to kid you he put a lot of research into this book but it’s not nearly enough practical exercises. I just couldn’t get into it. I read it for an hour straight and it’s just mostly his life backstory and research. I can read medical journals or medical biographies for that. I want to more productive and I thought this would help me out but unfortunately it didn’t.

Feel-Good Productivity talks about how we can become more productive if we truly enjoy what we do. Abdaal breaks down how motivation works and how to hack it to find meaning in everything we do, and drop everything we think we have to do but it's ultimately driving us to burnout. I liked how the author presents a lot of psychological studies and explains them in simple ways that are easy to understand. I think this would be a great audiobook. Useful advice and easy to follow techniques.

Thank you netgalley and the publishers for the e-ARC.

I enjoyed the concept of this book…feeling good and being productive…sign me up! Author emphasizes that if we feel good and are in a positive mood, that we tend to consider a broader range of actions and are more open to new experiences. The author talked about “flipping the confidence switch” - essentially pretending or acting as though you are confident in what you are doing, even if you aren’t, and the benefits of doing so. I enjoyed the knowledge of tracking your progress, scheduling in time for fun and for nothing, and emphasizing doing less. Overall this had good surface level information about how to be happier and productive in your life.

Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I loved everything about this book! Feel-Good Productivity offers just that. A way to be more productive and actually enjoy it, instead of it being a grind or chore.

Each section and chapter gave easy to implement strategies well laid out to make learning and growing fun. Highly recommend this book to any entrepreneur and anyone who wants more out of life without burnout.

This book encapsulates purpose-driven productivity. Even though I've read more than my fair share of productivity books over the years, I had plenty of aha moments while reading this one. I find myself regularly asking "what would this look like if it were fun?" and "what would this look like if I were really confident at it?" And I'm a NICE goal convert - no more SMART goals for me!

Ali Abdaal's 'Feel-Good Productivity' is a game-changer in the realm of productivity literature. It transcends the conventional narrative that success is synonymous with relentless hard work, introducing a refreshing paradigm where joy becomes the catalyst for productivity. I definitely enjoyed this book, and am looking forward to putting some of the things I learned into practice! Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon books for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book. This was the perfect book to end 2023 on. I was able to get actionable steps on ways to change my thinking so I can be more productive. I've struggled with productivity for ages. I've accomplished a lot in certain areas and struggled in others because of the roadblocks to my productivity. I felt like I finished the book with more insight into what my blocks were and how to change them. Now I just have to continue to reflect and make changes in my life. I've also subscribed to his channel and bought the hardback so I can take advantage of his planning session. I want to head into 2024 strong.

Thanks to Celadon Books, Netgalley and the author for the ARC of this book.

4.5 stars. Thank you to Net Galley and Celadon Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. This book gives steps on how to be more productive, understanding why we may not be productive and how to enjoy the things we need to do and want to do. Much of it is that we don't focus on the emotions or feelings which make a big difference, negative and positive, in our resilience, focus, motivation, etc. I loved this information as it was easy to understand, supported by studies and science, and gave easy steps to put it in practice. The book is divided in three parts - Energise, Unblock, and Sustain with subchapters such as Play, Power (empower) and People for the Energise section. Each chapter ends with a summary of keys ideas. A couple of the things that I will put into practice right away is the 6 month rule, Energy Investment Portfolio, and more awareness for alignment/identified motivation. I believe everyone can benefit from the information in this book and I highly recommend it!

After following Ali Abdaal for several years, I jumped at the chance to read and review his first book, Feel-Good Productivity. And just like his YouTube videos, Abdaal packs a lot of value into a short amount of space.

He focuses on how we can be productive in a way that makes us feel good: physically, mentally and spiritually. Productivity, if it’s not aligned with what you want out of life, is worthless. In this book Abdaal shows us how we can find and maintain energy to accomplish the things we love, how to seek clarity and to find courage to do those things that bring us joy and how to align our values and priorities to what we want to do in the long, medium and short term.

This book is structured around a list of over 50 different experiments that help you figure out how to get yourself closer to accomplishing more out of life in a way that leaves you feeling good. My favorite of the experiments were: Reframe Your Failure, The Protege Effect, NICE Goals, The Energy Investment Portfolio and Alignment Experiments.

I also loved the scientific approach Abdaal took to introducing each new concept. He clearly did a lot of research into many studies and interviewed many experts to back up how and why his methods work. He uses a storytelling approach that made his points memorable.

If you want to learn more about how to do more while feeling good about yourself, if you love to read and learn about productivity, if you’re looking for a new way to approach productivity, I’d highly recommend this book!

*Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for the digital arc. All opinions are my own.

I liked this book a lot, and I appreciated its positive tone related to getting more done. The science shared was interesting.
The book is in sections on Energise, Unblock, and Sustain. Things that can impact your productivity, ways to get started and build momentum, and how to avoid burning out. I really enjoyed how each chapter had six experiments to try, and how each chapter had a summary at the end to reinforce the main points.

I'm really glad I found this book. I haven't heard about this author before and so I enjoyed this book. It gave me insights and a different perspective into tools that I had learned about before. This is a book that I would love to read again. Thank you to net galley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Like Abdaal, I thought the answer to productivity was to work harder, do more and be more disciplined. But that did not result in a more happy life. I was intrigued with his emphasis of working on well being first, focusing on making work feel good.

Although there are many practical ideas included in this book, Abdaal says it is not specifically a “how to” one in design. Rather, we are encouraged to move toward developing a new way of thinking about productivity altogether. He has included suggested experiments so we can figure out our own best practices.

The most helpful suggestion for me was in relation to procrastination. Abdaal suggested asking ones self the purpose behind the project, getting to the big why. That often identifies the reluctance to engage in action.

I appreciate this book. Abdaal draws from many resources. Some of the information I have read before but some of his work includes new insights. This is a good book for anyone desiring a clearer understanding how feeling good ultimately increases productivity.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.