Planning your day in advance gives you better control over your day-to-day activities. A daily plan enables you to focus on your most important task while keeping the distractions to a minimum. Next time you sit to plan your day, remember the following points:1. Think Ahead
Pick a Planning Tool
Digital: Do some research on to-do list apps and digital calendars
- Pen and Paper: A simple notebook will do the trick
- Physical: A physical notebook is better than an app
- Hybrid: A hybrid system is the viable solution
Use Mornings for Difficult Tasks
You are naturally most active, energized, and focused at the start of the day.
- This means, your ability to learn and process new information is at its maximum during this time.
- Best if you start the most difficult tasks in the morning.
Use Afternoons for Simple Tasks
The afternoon is the time when your energy is depleting hence, it’s best to schedule simple and managing-type tasks in the afternoon
Prioritize
Schedule your activities in the order of their importance
Keep your Schedule Flexible
When we sit to plan, we generally underestimate the amount of time certain tasks will take.
Task Batching
A planning technique to combine similar activities
- Tasks that are similar can be scheduled together, such as texting a friend, emailing a client, or replying to social media comments, which can all be planned to be held from 12:30 to 1:30pm.
