64. Habit of the Week: Keep a Daily Work Journal

Keep a Daily Work Journal to stay organized, track progress, and follow through on commitments.

What You’ll Learn:

• How a simple daily log can improve accountability and workflow.
• Why tracking key tasks helps prevent missed deadlines.
• Easy ways to integrate work journaling into your routine.

Practical Steps to Get Started:

1. Follow Your Calendar – Match your journal entries to your scheduled work blocks.
2. Keep It Simple – Bullet points or quick notes are enough—don’t overcomplicate it.
3. Review and Adjust – Experiment with what works best for you and refine over time.

Who This Episode Is For:

Web designers and solopreneurs looking for a simple way to stay organized, track progress, and reduce stress in their daily workflow.

Reflection on Last Week’s Habit:

Why I Only Check Email Three Times a Day

Last week, I focused on limiting email checks to three times a day to improve productivity. The structured approach helped reduce distractions and gave me more control over my schedule. While resisting the urge to check my inbox was challenging, using email filters and delayed responses made it easier. Moving forward, I’ll continue reinforcing this habit to maintain focus and minimize unnecessary interruptions.

About your host: Cami MacNamara, better known as WebCami, has 20+ years of experience running a successful one-person web design business. She’s a former Seattle WordPress Meetup volunteer (2018–2023), a WordPress speaker, and the author of the Web Designer Habits newsletter (formerly HabitsWP). Cami also moderates the WebCami Cafe Facebook group, a supportive space for web designers. With over 600 websites designed and 200+ managed monthly, she’s passionate about sharing habits and strategies to help web designers be happier and more productive.

Sign up for updates at WebDesignerHabits.com and join my Facebook group at WebCamiCafe.com for more tips and accountability. Connect with me at WebCami.com and don’t forget to tune in next Sunday for another habit and another episode. Let’s keep building better habits together!