
Time blocking is a method of choosing what tasks you will do during different times of the day. The blocks of time are dependent on your schedule but are often around 1-2 hours each, sometimes up to 3 hours long. You dedicate each block of time to one specific type of task, whether it is for work or personal time.
Here are some benefits of using the time blocking system.
You Can See How You Spend Your Time
The first benefit to using a time-blocking schedule is by seeing how you spend your time. Before you begin time blocking, you will need to reassess the tasks you do each day, and how long they usually take. Otherwise, you might schedule in too much time for simple tasks, and not enough time for the more intense ones.
You Focus on One Thing at a Time
Each block of time should be dedicated to just one task or one type of project, instead of trying to multi-task. It is okay to use batch work during these time slots as long as it is all the same time of work since your focus will still remain on the same type of task. But don’t try to handle 5 completely different things during a single 2-hour work session.
You Have Better Time Management Skills
If you struggle with managing your time and often spend too long on one project, then not enough time on the next, time blocking will be perfect for you. It really helps you manage your time effectively, giving you enough time for each task, as well as seeing where you can fit in some leisurely time or self-care.
You Don’t Get as Bored
With time blocking, you also tend to not get bored or procrastinate, since you move fairly quickly from one task to the next. A trap that many people fall into is that when they finish one task, they take too long before jumping into the next one. With time blocking, this rarely happens since you are improving your time management throughout the day.
You Have More Free Time
Lastly, you might even find blocks of time where you have free time, thanks to these time management skills you have developed. If you think you don’t have any time for exercise or family or just sitting down to read, use time blocking and find those little blocks of time when you can enjoy yourself.
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