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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 incorporate this into time blocking is by only scheduling meetings on certain days of the week.
- Time boxing: This simply means you’re putting a time limit on your task, like editing work between 9 and 11 am.
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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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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 worki...
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Time Blocking
Time commitment to get started: Low
Type: Visual, abstract
Perfect for people who: Find small tasks and interruptions are taking over the whole day.
What it does: Holds you accountable to your daily plan by allo...
1. Time-Blocking
Time-blocking consists of assigning individual tasks to manageable time slots.
Instead of writing out short tasks alongside hours-long tasks on your list for the day and hoping you have enough time to tackle it all, this approach lets you set realistic goals for yourself one task...
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