Planning

Everyone says to plan, but never explains how? Here are small lifehacks for self-organization.

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  • Get a beautiful planner - you'll enjoy writing more. Why not phone notes? Writing by hand helps memory.
  • Divide tasks into sectors like work and home. Keep them separate.
  • List tasks by priority. You'll automatically tackle important ones first.
  • If planners aren't your style, print pretty planners to organize your day.

Download templates online or create your own. Here are options:

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  • Set deadlines for each task. Review and adjust plans if unfeasible.
  • Praise yourself and allow breaks to recharge.

Planning methods:

  1. ABC Method

Tasks are prioritized as A, B, or C:

A—Most important

B—Important

C—Can be postponed

2. Eisenhower Matrix

Tasks divided by urgency and importance:

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Urgent & Important—Top priority (client calls, emergencies)

Not Urgent but Important—Long-term projects, monthly goals

Urgent but Not Important—Unplanned calls/meetings

Not Urgent & Not Important—Can be skipped (news browsing, walks)

3. 1-3-5 Method

Limit daily tasks to nine:

1—Most important task

3—Tasks needing same-day completion

5—Minor tasks done as possible

How to choose?

Just start - you'll intuitively find what works.

Recommended Reading

For more methods:

"Getting Things Done" David Allen

"Time Drive" Gleb Arkhangelsky

"The 12 Week Year" Brian Moran

"Work Less, Do More" Kerry Gleason