Once upon a time, I was at a work conference and learned about how a company scheduled their work days to accomplish the most with a certain structure.

So, I started using it in my work life - and even applied it to my personal life too!

Time blocking is the ultimate way to make the most of the time of your day!

Time Blocking: a structure and a plan for your calendar

Creating blocks in your day where certain things will happen.

Time blocking is a mindset, and something that should be practiced and fine tuned over time.

Why does time blocking work?

• It reduces decision fatigue, because you're deciding in advance when certain things are going to happen.
• There's less of those negative thoughts of "When am I going to have time for that?!" and "I'm never going to be able to finish this project."

My Examples

• Sandwich My Schedule: Morning and end of day are for administrative tasks. Bigger project tasks are in the middle.
• Afternoon Block: I use some of this block to get ready for the next day.
• Personal Time Blocks: Workouts in the AM (gym or park), cooking or homework help in the PM block
• School paperwork has it's own time block - Wednesday nights
• Friday afternoons - appointments, health, etc

Time Blocking: Journey - Process - Discipline

What do you do in crisis mode though?!

1. Go back and listen to the bonus episode.

2. Work in small 10-15 minute blocks.

3. Change your expectations about how much you can/should get done each day.

Boundaries as they relate to your schedule:

YOU set up your time blocks.

You do NOT have to set up appointments during your set blocks.

Make your appointments WORK WITH your schedule.