Lesson 2: Creating a Schedule

Welcome to the second mini lesson of the fourth unit of this Time Management Mini Course!

In this lesson, we will explore how to develop a daily, weekly or monthly schedule depending on our needs using time blocking techniques to make sure we have time for the goals we want to accomplish.

Let watch this video:

What did you think? Jot down notes about the video.

Why is a schedule important?

Schedule keeps us on track by serving as a roadmap for daily activities and important tasks.

How to make a schedule:

① Identify priorities and goals: What do you want?

② Breakdown task: nothing broad, divide large task into smaller more doable task. This makes it easier to give time for each little thing.

③ Use time blocks:

Examples: Morning Routine (exercise, breakfast, meditation), Work Tasks (meeting from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM)

Personal interests (learning activities), Breaks and Rest Periods (lunch break, short breaks between tasks)

④ Prioritize: make sure the important tasks get scheduled first

⑤ Buffer: include time for the unexpected, anything can happen. [1]

⑥ Review: adjust schedule based on changes in deadlines (things moved forward or back) or interest (lack there of or piqued interest).

Benefits of a schedule:

By our allocating time intentionally, we can optimize our daily routines, maintain focus and achieve desired outcomes.

Short Activity:

On a small sheet of paper, create a schedule for the next hour. This can include anything, watching a show, eating lunch, going for a walk, folding clothes, making your bed. You must stick to the timeframe of one hour and include more than two things to do.

When the hour is up, share whether or not it was hard to stick to the schedule (don’t be afraid to explain how you felt). Here.

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