Showing posts with label Time Blocking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Time Blocking. Show all posts

Tuesday, 12 April 2016

Time Blocking | Ditch the Schedule

We're almost midway through the month of April and my resolution to Be Free. Today I'm trying to find freedom from my schedule by embracing a new way of getting stuff done - Time Blocking.

What is it?
Time Blocking is a productivity tool that helps you cross tasks off the to-do list and finally, get things done. By dedicating specific hours to specific tasks, you create structure and allow yourself to focus on completing tasks in a set amount of time.
It’s supposed to be a constructive tool to improve your time management skills. So I wanted to free myself from my long task lists and traditional planner, and instead give Time Blocking a try.

How do I spend my time?
Using a free printable from Hey Donna I tracked where my hours go in a typical week. Between my two jobs, I have little other time left in a week.

From Hey Donna

  • Orange is time I spend sleeping
  • Blue is time I spend getting ready, either for work, the week ahead or just showering.
  • Green is time I try to dedicate to spending on the blog. 
  • Purple is time I spend eating or cooking.
  • Red is time I spend socialising or at least hanging out with another person even if we're being unsociable.