Managing time
Beginner’s guide to time blocking
Beginner’s guide to time blocking
Key Takeaways:
What is time-blocking and what is the most effective way to do it?
Time blocking is a productivity method focused on dividing time into chunks for specific tasks or sets of tasks.
It helps regain control over the workday, reduces decision fatigue, and allows for deep focus.
Time blocking can work for various job types, even in reactive environments, by prioritising control over schedules.
Common missteps include underestimating task durations, not scheduling breaks, over-scheduling free time, and inflexibility.
To do lists can be used for time blocking, either through task batching or scheduling time blocks for specific tasks.
Sources
Todoist (2023). Beginner's Guide to Time Blocking.
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