Everything you need to Know about Time Blocking - nTask

There are certain variations of this time management method that are worth considering.

Some of the most common types include: day theming, task batching, and time boxing. Let’s go over each briefly.

• This type of time management is a great way for somebody who has multiple kinds of work to be done.
• Day theming works by dedicating a day of the week to each responsibility a person has.
• Dedicating a single day to a particular type of task allows you to create a reliable work pattern 
• Thus, you limit the cognitive load of context switching.

" A study found that most people average only 3 minutes on a task before they switch to something else."

• Moreover, this allows you to lessen your decision making fatigue and lets you focus on the work of the day.

• Task batching is when you batch similar tasks together so you can do them all at once.
• By focusing on like items together you can create a more concentrated workflow, 
• give more focus to your work, 
• and minimize distractions thus allowing you to become more productive.
• Task batching is effective because it breaks the cycle of context switching and creates structure around chunks of time.
• This allows you to commit to a particular task without constant interruption and distraction.

• Time Boxing follows the idea of allocating a defined amount of time in advance to an activity
•  And then complete the activity within the time frame you defined.
• The “time box” that you define ensures that you work efficiently 
• Because you only have a limited time to complete your task.
• Timeboxing involves limiting the time you spend on the activity, and hense making you highly efficient 

• Encourages you to Reflect on your Priorities
• Promotes Focused Deep Work
• Combats Perfectionism and Procrastination
• Discourages Multitasking
• It helps you Follow Through on Your Goals
• You Become Aware of how you Spend your Time
• It Becomes Easier to say no to certain things