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Reflect regularly
Make time for a weekly review to consider whether your planning process is working or could be tweaked. Consider these questions:
- Are my days calm and intentional or stressful and irregular?
- Did I complete all my daily planning sessions or skip some?
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Time commitment to get started: Low
Type: Visual, Tactile
Perfect for people who: Have a tendency to start a lot of projects but finish very few of them.
What it does: Helps you visualize progress on all of your...
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"A 40 hour time-blocked work week, I estimate, produces the same amount of output as a 60+ hour work week pursued without structure."
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It’s dedicated time to think about the past week, reflect on what went well and what didn’t, and plan for the week ahead.
It’s a chance to get aligned with your goals and ensure that the work you’re doing on a daily basis is helping you reach them
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