Remember "The Legend of Zelda"? To conquer Hyrule, Link didn't just randomly wander. He had quests, dungeons, and specific tasks, just like you have meetings, calls, and piles of paperwork. Rather than letting these things take over your whole calendar (and life) force them to fit into their own segments and time block them.
Time blocking is the concept of setting the same things back to back (to back?). So if you have client meetings, do them one after another. If you are doing consults, do them one after another. This helps you in a bunch of different ways (which we will go into later), but for now, let’s start here:
Studies show that when we block time for specific tasks, we're less likely to be swayed by interruptions. According to a study in the International Journal of Information Management, frequent interruptions can lead to higher stress, lower productivity, and reduced job satisfaction.
But ALSO, according to a study by the University of California Irvine, when you’re interrupted, it takes about 23 minutes to get back into the flow of things
Begin with broad chunks—like morning, midday, and afternoon. As it becomes second nature, refine these blocks for specific tasks. With intentionality and discipline, you can set your day's trajectory just like setting the DeLorean's time circuits.
Okay, so this all sounds good, but you’re wondering how to start making these changes. The first important step was visiting this web page, so congrats! You’re already on the right track. The next crucial step is booking a consulting appointment with me so we can come up with a plan and replicate the results of so many others before you.
You can book an appointment here. See you soon!
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