Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal - Non Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781847943750. Publisher: Cornerstone. Age Range: Adult. Overview:. Feel-Good Productivity is Dr Ali Abdaal's bestselling guide to achieving more by finding genuine joy in your work rather than relying on discipline and willpower. Backed by psychological research and Abdaal's own experience balancing medicine, business and content creation, the book reframes productivity as a by-product of happiness. It's aimed at anyone feeling stuck in hustle culture and searching for a sustainable, guilt-free way to get things done while protecting their wellbeing and energy.. About the Book:. In Feel-Good Productivity, Ali Abdaal dismantles the myth that success requires relentless grind and iron discipline. Instead, he presents a framework built around three "energisers" — play, power and people — showing readers how to inject more joy into everyday tasks so that motivation follows naturally rather than being forced. Drawing on peer-reviewed psychology, behavioural science and interviews with high performers, Abdaal explains why chronic overwork often backfires, leading to burnout and diminished output, while a lighter, more enjoyable approach to work tends to produce better long-term results. He also tackles the three "de-energisers" — procrastination, uncertainty and fear — offering practical tools for recognising and dismantling the blockers that stop us from getting started. Throughout, Abdaal weaves in candid personal stories from his own path: qualifying as a doctor at Cambridge, building a YouTube channel followed by millions, and learning (sometimes the hard way) what genuinely moves the needle versus what merely feels productive. The result is a book that's part memoir, part evidence-based toolkit, structured with clear chapter summaries, exercises and reflective prompts so readers can apply the ideas straight away. Rather than another rigid productivity system, it's designed to help readers build habits and routines that