Start time blocking in six simple steps

Part Two of my simple and practical guide to making time for the things that matter most.

[If you missed Part One of this guide — in which I introduce time blocking as a practice, not a tool, and shared a visualisation exercise — you can catch up with it here: How can I find time for what matters?]

What is time blocking?

Quite simply, time blocking is a productivity technique in which you schedule specific blocks of time for different tasks or activities throughout your day. Rather than having a to-do list without a clear timeline, time blocking helps you allocate your time intentionally.

But as I explained last week, the act of practicing time blocking makes it So. Much. More. I’ve been practicing time blocking for many years now, and the benefits have increased as my practice has evolved over time.

Here’s what a time blocked day might look like:

Let’s get started

(This first time it will take a while — probably between 30 minutes to an hour depending on how organised you are already. This time investment will pay you back MANY times over, I promise you. And once you’ve got this set…