Plan Ahead, but Be Flexible

Set aside time to look ahead. Take an hour at the end of each week to plan ahead. Ensure to leave large blocks for reading and overflow from tasks that were interrupted by daycare issues or unexpected edits/fact-checks.

When you schedule with time blocks, intentionally schedule your work, but don't be too rigid. If you finish a task ahead of time, relocate another block so that you don't get engaged with busy work to fill the time.