Ep 10 Importance in Time-Blocking

Time blocking allows you to focus on one project at a time. Not only will this approach cut down on mental errors, but it also can help you focus and be a more successful creator, especially because you will be funneling all of your energy and attention into one task within its given time block.

Develop Your List

Start by making a list of all the things that need to get done for the week, include everything from the telephone calls you need to make to the meals you need to prepare.

Determine Your Priorities

Go through your list and put stars by your top priorities for the week. Try to limit it to about two to three things per day. The goal is that you will give your most important tasks the prime slots in your time-blocking schedule, also think about how much time you have in a day and how much time you want to allow for each task on your list. You also should plan to allow time each day to respond to emails, return phone calls, and check social media.

Block Off Your Entire Day

By planning set blocks of time early in the week to complete priority task, you not only prevent procrastination, but you also are setting aside the time you need to focus.

Protect Your Time

Once you have your schedule completed, protect your time as best you can. Of course, unexpected things will come up and you will need to be flexible. But resist the urge to give up your priority project time for something that can wait.

Communicate when you will be unavailable. Then, treat those blocks of time as if you were meeting with a very important client. No one would think to interrupt you during a meeting. Likewise, the goal is that you are not interrupted during your protected priority project time.

Effective use of time blocking can help you take control of your day, focus your attention, and remove procrastination.

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