How to Really stick To a Schedule???
Sticking to a schedule can feel like an uphill battle! We start the week or month with best intentions ; carefully planning out our days & weeks - only to find ourselves constantly getting derailed by unexpected tasks, last min request & the silent call of social media! ๐ชป However with the right strategies in place, it is possible for you to stick to your schedule & take control of your time. โจThe key is to Approach The Problem From Multiple Angles Using A Combination Of Techniques That Cater To Different Personality Types & levels of Self Desciplineโจ Let's explore 3 powerful methods arranged from the one that requires most discipline and to the that requires the least. ๐Time Blocking : If you consider yourself As a highly discipline person, who thrives on structure ; Then time Blocking may be the strategy for you. Time blocking involves meticulously scheduling every part of your day into specific times slots down to the last minute. This means mapping out, when you work on a certain task, when you'll take a break, when you'll exercise & so on. โณThe beauty of Time Blocking is that it removes all ambiguity and leaves no room for procrastination. If your schedule says, you should be working on a report from 9am to 11am. Then that's exactly what you need to be doing! ๐ซNo excuses ๐ซNo distractions OFC! This level of regimentation takes an immense amount of willpower & self-discipline to maintain! โจBut for those who can stick to it ; Time Blocking can be a game changer in terms of boosting productivity & ensuring that you can make consistent progress on your priorities. ๐Weekly planning : For the slightly less disciplined among us, Weekly Planning may be a more realistic approach. This revolves taking some times........ either on Sunday evening or Monday morning to wrote down all the tasks, you want to accomplish in the upcoming week. This could include everything from Work deadlines to household chores to personal goals & leisure activities. The key is to keep this weekly plan prominently displayed. Whether it's on your desk, the Refrigerator or even your phones home screen. Having this visual reminder constantly in your line of sight serves as a powerful motivator to stay on track. Unlike Time Blocking! Weekly planning doesn't require the same moment to Moment discipline as long as you take the time to review & update your plan each week. It can be a effective way to maintain a sense of structure and accountability, even on the days when your motivation is lacking. ๐ฉถFor those who struggle the most and tend to procrastinate a lot, the 3rd tip can be the most useful!!! ๐Setting obnoxious alarm for your each tasks : This involves setting a series of loud disruptive alarms on your phn or computer ; to go off at specific times - reminding you to switch gears & move on to the next item on your Agenda! โจThe key word here is "Obnoxious". These alarms need to be loud & impossible to ignore, yanking you out of whatever distracting activity you've fallen into and forcing you to re-focus on your schedule. ๐งSticking to schedule is no easy task! Especially in our modern world filled with endless distractions & competing priorities. However, by combining These 3 powerful technique ; you can develop the time management skills necessary to constantly follow through your plans. Remember! The key is to find the right balance & mix of strategies that work best for your unique personality & needs. Hope you found these tips useful. ๐ฉท Thank you for reading
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Thanks dear Jeonnei for this tips๐ฉท Really useful ๐น^Amazing๐ชปโจ !
*Jiwoo's schedule crying in the corner*
๐ซถgreat, thanks for this coco๐ฅฐ๐
Thanks it was much needed after a break as I am out of my productivity zone now this motivates me to again be on the paths. I will try this tips.
Nice ๐, I mostly like to do time blocking and map out my day as it makes me see what I really have to do ๐