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Introduction
Every once in a while, I come across a meme that says something to the effect of “You have the same number of minutes in the day as Beyonce” as a way to conjure up motivation. And while, yes, that is technically true, most of us don’t have the same number of assistants and professionals working for us that Beyonce does.
Time blocking — described as scheduling a day in blocks of time — can be adapted to nearly anybody’s work style or schedule. That’s the beauty of it.
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Why it works
- It generates a massive amount of productivity.
- That’s basically creating 20 hours in a week. Time between tasks, bouncing back and forth, losing focus and trying to stay on track, really adds up.
- Keeps you on track and puts an emphasis on planning.
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How to start
- Start by looking at your big priorities. Schedule those non-negotiables first.
- You can fill in the remaining time slots with task batching activities.
- Remember, time blocking can always be subject to change. You don’t need to keep the same blocks every day or every week. ...
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Variations of time blocking
- Task batching: Grouping together small tasks that are alike or require the same space or tools.
- Day theming: Dedicating certain projects or tasks to a certain day. If your work requires you to wear many hats, this may be for you! A common way to in...
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- Time Blocking- It’s all in the name. Time blocking is a method in which a person blocks a time of their day for a particular task. When the time is blocked for that particular task, there’s no other choice, but to perform that task.
There are several ways in whic...
How to start
- Start by looking at your big priorities. Schedule those non-negotiables first.
- You can fill in the remaining time slots with task batching activities.
- Remember, time blocking can always be subject to change. You don’t need to keep the same blocks every day or every week. ...
Different Jobs See Time Differently
- Managers can work in time blocks of 30 or 60 minutes, scheduling meetings or sending emails.
- Makers need almost half a day to get down and create something, requiring an uninterrupted focus mode that is nearly impossible.
What complicates matters is that many...
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