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Planning my day11/27/2023 ![]() ![]() Better to decide once.Įven if your work is less flexible and a large part of your day is already spoken for, it can still help to create clear morning and bedtime routines. And these days, focus and energy are often in short supply. Making decisions, even little bitty ones like these, taxes the part of our brain that we need to focus, and uses up the energy we need for more important things. ![]() Now, though, the possibilities are endless. Should I do my daily planning before or after breakfast? Should I shower at lunch to break up the day? Before the pandemic, I probably never would have considered these things-I had existing routines that worked. (For example, every Friday after lunch I do some bookkeeping, and so that is already in my planner template.)īefore I set up my ideal day, I was constantly negotiating with myself about when I’d do the things I needed to do. Some of my routine tasks occur only once a week, but they automatically repeat on my schedule, as well. All the habits I’m trying to start or keep repeat daily on my schedule: reading, exercising, meditating, tidying up-even measuring my habits. If the daily routine you’ve fallen into during the pandemic isn’t working for you, create one that does.ĭesign your “ideal day.” Begin by designing your ideal day (you can use this free template). If you’re working from home but missing your office (or even your commute), you might be missing the structure that the workplace used to provide: a clear start and end to the workday, built-in breaks, time to socialize. One important key to both productivity and stability in this crazy age is to create structure for yourself. ![]() Most days, my 5% time is mostly spent answering emails and doing administrative work that is unrelated to the above priorities. Spending 95% of my time on these top priorities leaves only about five hours a week for other things-the other 5%, the things that aren’t real priorities, but often need to be done.
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