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But you’ll still be more productive with a plan than without one.

IMPORTANT: Don’t beat yourself up when your plan goes to crap! This will happen often.Treat your tasks like doctor’s appointments show up to them on time and take them seriously.To promote a positive mindset, start your day by writing down a few things you’re grateful for at the top of your plan.Check off your tasks in the STATUS column as you go.

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Wow! You now have a concrete plan for the day, full of getting important things done!.

The least important tasks will naturally not make it into your plan for the day.

Box a time for that task in your schedule on the left (based on your time estimate).

Put a line in the STATUS column of your next hardest or most important task.

Start with your appointments of course.

STEP 4: Schedule your tasks in order of importance

Write it at the top (this sets intention).

Choose the hardest, most overwhelming, most procrastinated task.

Estimate in increments of 15 or 30 min.

STEP 2: Estimate how long each task will take

Break large, complicated tasks into smaller sub-tasks.

It helps to use a separate running list of tasks, or your list from yesterday.

Here's How I Box with Time: STEP 1: Write your list of tasks on the right

Small time investment for a big productivity boost.

Having a plan helps you overcome procrastination.

You're less overwhelmed when you get tasks out of your brain and on to your plan.

You feel better about yourself and your work.

Here's a 5 minute video describing my process.Įach pad is 100 pages of 70# Text weight paper. You are at least twice as likely to accomplish your tasks when you have a concrete plan. The moment you schedule your tasks, you transform them from an ephemeral wish list to a concrete action plan. Although this is very simple, I find it's essential to productivity. The Action Plan Pad is the perfect tool for planning your day!Īll you have to do is write down what you want to do today, estimate the time for each task, then block off time for that task. 10 Minute Daily Tool for 100% More Productivity