We care deeply about getting the most “value” from our lives. Once you know what you want to do, why, and with whom, consider when are the best times to tackle those tasks.
1. What times of day are your most productive? When I can, mornings are for deep work, and afternoons are for meetings, (distantly) checking in with colleagues, and brainless chores.
2. How long can you work at a stretch before you need a break? Many people swear by that system where you work for 25-ish minutes and then stop. Not me. Most of my tasks take an hour or 2. I’d rather just push through.
3. Are you a frog eater or a box ticker? Some folks do their nastiest task first thing. Me, I’m more of a box ticker. A few easy wins build my confidence.
Ultimately there are as many approaches to task planning as there are leaders, not even considering that a surprise can upend your plans for the next day, week, or even year *cough*COVID*cough*. It’s easier to handle the unexpected when you’re starting from a solid schedule.
