Many people have the idea that planning your day takes away your freedom and flexibility.

The truth is that if you plan your day efficiently the night before, you can carve out free time for any surprises that may arise during the day, as well as for your hobbies and creative selves.

 

" TIME is what we want the most and what we use WORST." - William Penn

It takes effort to make daily planning a habit; therefore, here are 7 scheduling tips to help you plan your day efficiently.

 

1. A MORNING ROUTINE.

--- Create a routine that is easy and simple enough to stick to.

--- Plan it in a way that helps you feel calm and focused.

--- For Example - grabbing a cup of coffee in your favourite coffee mug.

 

2. EAT THE FROG.

--- Prioritize your work.Identify tasks that must be completed that day and add them to your To-Do List.

--- Identify The Frog - The most important task of the day or the hardest task of the day.Make it a point to complete it first.

 

3. TIME - BLOCKING.

--- You split your day into distinct blocks of time. Typically, time blocks range from 60 to 90 minutes.

--- Set specific tasks for each block accordingly.

For example, learn a new skill from 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM.

Include your meals and breaks as well.

--- Every task may take more or less time than you expect, but that is fine.You can make modifications throughout your day and eventually get a better understanding of how long you take for different tasks.

 

4. THE NOT TO-DO LIST.

--- Limit your distractions.There are always tasks that you want to avoid, and you try to do so.

--- Write down these tasks that prevent you from being more productive.Examples:

-tasks that distract you.

-tasks that you can eliminate or delegate.

-habits you want to eliminate.

 

5. PRIORITIZE YOURSELF.

-- During the rush of the day, you forget to take care of your personal needs.Prioritizing your self-care is very important.

-- Activities like:

-exercising and eating well: Increases energy levels

-meditation or yoga: Brings you calm & Focus

 

6. SET SMALLER TASKS.

--- Setting large tasks will tyre you out and make you want to avoid the next one.As a result, you lose consistency, and the flow of your day breaks.

--- Setting smaller tasks and taking short breaks to reset yourself ensures productivity and a smooth workflow.

 

7. DELEGATE.

--- If you work with a team, identify tasks that can be assigned to other team members who might do them faster and more efficiently.

--- It's not about passing your work, which you don't want to do, but to ensure that everyone carries out tasks that they are well-suited for.

--- Also, when you delegate work, you can find time for tasks that are higher on your priority list and make progress.

 

It is not about following a very strict and restrictive timetable but about managing yourself better and your time better so that you are able to achieve more and make significant progress in life every single day.

 

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