Today you will learn a very simple way to how to organize tasks and forget about having to set hundreds of alarms and reminders.
In the previous blog that you can also see in our YouTube channel(if you don't feel like reading 😉) we talk about priorities and the frustration that comes with wanting to do something but not finding the time. The tricky part about this topic is that time isn't tangible; we can't see a block of time; we have to imagine it, and that makes it difficult if you have a visual understanding to understand it better.
However how to organize to-dos To do what we truly enjoy. A priority is that "something" we give priority to in time, that is, we decide to do it or pay attention to it first. We rank our tasks, hobbies, or things we have to do; sometimes we organize them by preference and mostly by urgency.
Therefore, In order to do what we really want, sometimes we have to make space by removing and rearranging our current daily activities. And sometimes, to be able to do that, you have to start from scratch. To put new clothes in your closet (your new priorities), you have to take everything out, look through it, sort through it, and either discard or relocate things that don't belong there.
That's exactly what we need to do with our activities. There are some basic ones that can't be removed, but they can be rearranged! Got a pencil and paper? Let's get started!
Tips for organizing your agenda
1) Place the sheet horizontally and draw 6 lines so that you have the 7 spaces for the week from Monday to Sunday.
2) Write the basic need activities first: Eat breakfast, eat lunch, have dinner, cook, go to the bathroom, shower, go shopping, get ready for bed.
3) List the activities that provide you with financial support: Going to work, calls, meetings, computer work
4) Now the activities you do with your family, partner, pet, children, friends…
5) Write down the transfers and downtime. For example: finishing lunch at 15.00:15.00 PM doesn't mean you start work at XNUMX:XNUMX PM. You have to consider the time it takes to take the dishes to the kitchen, prepare your office, organize your space, and the time it will take you to concentrate again to work effectively. You can relate to this, right? Remember that you are not omnipresent.
How to organize your schedule to have free time
It's important to ask yourself the following questions to minimize your time and find a little time to train and take care of yourself and your health.
Can you combine tasks and save time?
When cooking for lunch, you can also make dinner. For laundry, you can run the washing machine at night and hang up the clothes while the eggs are cooking. Adjust your dog's walking schedule when you have to run errands.
Is there anything that can be delegated and/or stopped doing?
Go to the market, you have to buy things, but you've seen that the greengrocer delivers. Make your list, send it, and they'll bring it to you! One less problem and more time for you.
What obstacles might you have?
Going out for coffee with friends, video chatting with family, scheduling work meetings at odd hours, needing something from the supermarket that you forgot, and any other unexpected daily issues.
In this regard, respect your schedule and offer or suggest times that work for you. Otherwise... see you later! Prioritize yourself unless it's an emergency.
It's best to do the heaviest or most time-consuming tasks of the day first thing in the morning. This tip and the previous ones will help you get organized for your workout. Now it's time to stick to your plan. Try it for two weeks, review, redefine, and redirect your schedule to make time for what you truly enjoy, like organizing your time to go to the gym. 💪
Below we leave you a brief summary to clarify everything you've had to read.
- Use a canvas to write on, delete and view
- Write basic activities: Eating, showering, etc.
- Write work or fixed-term activities: Work, take care of your children.
- Write social activities: Spending time with pets, partners, children, roommates, friends.
- Take note and leave room for transitions, timeouts, and rest time.
- Ask yourself the 3 questionsHow do I save time between activities? What things can I delegate or stop doing? What obstacles or unforeseen events might I encounter?
- Write in the space left, the new priority.
- Try it for 2 weeks and define if it suits you or if you need to go back to step 6.
With all my heart, I hope you find order because only in an orderly way can we do what we love and like the most!
Do you have any questions? Please comment or write to info@empawerfitness.com or by IG @empawer_fitnessAnd we'll be happy to answer your questions. Have fun with this puzzle about how to organize your schedule.
