A Simple, Flexible and Effective Way to Plan Your Workweek
One of my previous bosses gave me a gift several years ago.
The way he planned his week has helped me:
- Keep a level-head,
- Make steady progress, and
- Avoid burnout due to overwork or stress.
Here’s a broad overview of his method.
Cut your day into “thirds”
Divide your day into three 4-hour blocks:
- Morning: 8:00–12:00pm
- Afternoon: 1:00–5:00pm
- Evening: 6:00–10:00pm
Balance your week
Schedule 11 thirds per week:
- One for administrative tasks,
- Five for meetings, and
- Five for working alone.
Prioritise rest to rejuvenate
Take one day off per week.
If you need to work more than 11 thirds in a week, take the extra third(s) off the following week.
This method is just as valuable to me today as it was back when I first learnt it.
If you give it a go, please let me know how you get along.