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The time blocking method
When thinking about our workday, we should give every minute a job. This technique is called time blocking.
Most people generally approach their workday with a list of tasks where they fill the time between scheduled meetings and calls reacting to emails. When the mood strikes, they try to make progress on tasks on their list. By contrast, the time blocking method breaks your day into blocks of time and assign specific work to these blocks.
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The time blocking strategy is cognitively demanding
Those who use this strategy get so much more done because their average intensity of focus is very high.
You do not want to extend this block discipline to your time outside of work, as this intensity will lead to burn out. A life of focus also needs time ...
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Problems with the list/reactive time management methods
- With the reactive method, you let other people's needs drive your activities. You feel busy and exhausted, but not really getting important tasks done.
- Because you have no plan besides trying to get things done, your brain keeps looking for...
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The time blocking method gives you control
- With the time blocking method, you control the balance between the urgent and the important.
- Because you know what you're supposed to be doing, you're less likely to take unplanned breaks.
- You know exactly how much time you really...
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Time blocking your schedule
- Know your high-level priorities and goals.
- Start creating blocks for your time outside of work (morning routines, time with family/friends etc.)
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Productivity methods: Time Blocking
With the Time Blocking method, split your day into distinct blocks of time. Then, dedicate each block of time to completing only a specific task or set of tasks.
Ensure to include blocks for things like lunch, breaks, and commutes for the most accuracy. If a task takes less or more time, ma...
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