Time Blocking vs Theme Days: Which Method Actually Works for Your Brain?
Struggling with time blocking? You might not be broken - you might just be using the wrong method for your brain type. This episode reveals the key differences between time blocking vs theme days and helps you identify which time management approach actually works for your thinking style.
Host Cindy Gordon, Reality Check Method coach for female entrepreneurs, breaks down why some brains thrive with structured time blocks while others need the flexibility of theme days. Perfect for overwhelmed business owners who've tried time blocking but felt more stressed than productive.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why time blocking doesn't work for everyone (and why that's completely normal)
- Simple brain-type assessment to identify your ideal time management style
- The difference between structure-loving and flexibility-craving brains
- How to test whether time blocking or theme days fits your energy patterns
- Permission to abandon popular productivity advice that doesn't serve your brain
Episode Highlights: "You're not broken, and you're not bad at productivity. You might just be trying to force your brain into a system that wasn't designed for how you think." "The best productivity system is the one you'll actually use consistently." "Your method should reduce your stress, not increase it."
Stop forcing yourself into productivity systems that don't match your brain. Discover whether time blocking or theme days actually works for your entrepreneurial reality. Get Cindy's Reality Check Method at ExclusivelyCindy.com and follow @exclusivelycindy for brain-friendly productivity tips.
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