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How I make time for everything (even with a full-time job)

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Key takeaways

Wellness and Self-Improvement

Key Wellness, Self-Care, and Productivity Strategies from the Video

Mindset Matters

  • Avoid making excuses; success requires a “no matter what” attitude.
  • View yourself as the protagonist of your own story—focus on solving problems rather than complaining about them.
  • Understand that motivation is fleeting and unreliable; plan based on discipline and realistic expectations.

Time Management

  • Calculate your actual available time realistically (e.g., total weekly hours minus sleep, work, commuting, eating).
  • Use tools like Notion for weekly goal planning by listing things you want, could, and have to do.
  • Block out fixed commitments (job, school) on a calendar first.
  • Work in large focused time blocks (e.g., 4-5 hours) instead of fragmented smaller chunks to improve productivity.
  • Include buffer time in your schedule to accommodate unforeseen events or rest.

Avoid Overplanning

  • Don’t overestimate what you can do in a day, especially when motivated.
  • Allow flexibility for imperfect days such as sickness, extra work, or social events.

Maximize Weekends

  • Use weekends as an opportunity to “change your reality” rather than escape it.
  • Capitalize on weekends for focused work or personal growth when others might be relaxing or partying.

Experiment with Your Productivity Rhythm

  • Test waking up early versus staying up late for at least one week each to find what suits your body and lifestyle best.
  • Adapt your schedule based on what works, not based on excuses.

Consistency and Long-Term Commitment

  • Success comes from consistent application of these strategies over months.
  • Hard work and discipline in managing time can lead to significant life changes.

Personal Example

  • The presenter balances a full-time software engineering job, two YouTube channels, a side business, gym, social life, and still has leisure time.
  • Despite success in managing time, he chooses to quit his job to fully commit to his passion projects, emphasizing the importance of following your own path.

Presenters and Sources

  • The video is presented by a 23-year-old software engineer and YouTuber (name not specified in the subtitles).
  • Mentions use of Notion as a productivity tool (sponsor).

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