Time blocking in Practice: How to Organize Your week Like a Pro
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Updated: 14 hours ago
Author: Marianna Komjáti
In today's time, management has become a central topic in every adult, youth professional's life. Organizing your day is the key to well-being. How can you handle your time in the best way? How can you make it for your partner, not your enemy? In this article, I’ll suggest some ideas about professional time management.
From chaos to clarity
The magic in structured time
Have you ever felt that you are losing days by not being productive or not as productive as you can be? You can find the balance between your professional and personal time, only if you have some time management skills if you are clear with your goals and boundaries.
Make a new routine
If you are struggling to reach a goal, a new routine can help you achieve it. Your life is based on your habits. Look forward to which habits hold you in the “good” way, and which do not help to stay focused.
Start to prioritize tasks
You need to be clear which are the most important, urgent things to do. You can make a list for yourself, where you put deadlines for each task. It helps to see where you need to put more energy.
The art of saying “No” through time blocking
Make clear your boundaries and your preferences. You have the power to decide how to use your time. So if there is an activity that you don’t want to participate in and you have the choice to say no. Do it! You do not need to fear that people will judge you or that they will start to like you less. It’s very important that in your free time, to relieve stress and really do the activities that give you more energy, more happiness.
Scroll less, focus more
Social media steals your time
Smartphones are the biggest distractions. Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Messenger, WhatsApp… and these are only a few of the many options where you can spend hours scrolling one one-minute-long videos. Or talking 7/24 to people online, instead of meeting for one hour and spending quality time together. It’s really hard to use your phone in a way that serves you.
Keep it out of reach
Charge it in another room or don’t bring it with you everywhere. Then you are not distracted by the notifications or messages you get.
Create no phone zones or times
During meals, in the first and last hour of your day, do not use it. It helps you to create your own thoughts and just enjoy the moment. It brings you back to the present and makes space. For example, in the first hour of the morning, while you are preparing and eating your breakfast, you can set your goals for the day or create the structure of how you will manage your day.
Digital detox
Replace the habit with something better. Do something offline. Walk, read, exercise, journal. Ask yourself, why do I want to check my phone now? It’s boredom, stress, habit, or it’s really important. You can set goals for yourself, that today I will not open one or more of the social media platforms. Or you can try to choose a day when you are not using your mobile at all. Let’s say it’s Sunday. You can have it as a self-care day. Explore a new place. Meet with your loved ones. Enjoying your hobbies. Only at the offline place! Take back control of what you are watching!
Understanding your addiction
It’s not just about using your phone less; it’s about understanding the why. You need to face yourself, with your hidden needs, and be honest. Often, we grab our phones because we feel lonely, bored, or stressed. When you address those feelings in a healthier way (through movement, mindfulness, or real connection), the addiction will naturally lose its power. You will not need to check your phone that often. If you put energy into understanding yourself, you will see improvement.
Benefits of effective Time management
A structured schedule and the ability to see your progress will help you to feel less stressed. The fact that you are not controlled by your phone anymore will give you relief and happiness. You will be able to recognize that you have more time.
Focus more
Having better processes at your work and making space for the things that make you happy. And real happiness comes from real life. Good time management skills are highly valued by employers and can lead to greater career success.
Conclusion
Set your goals and make a plan on how you can reach them. Make a structured schedule for the tasks that you need to do. By minimizing distractions, you can concentrate more effectively on the task at hand. Having more control over your time allows you more freedom and a better balance between your professional and personal life.
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