SIXTH FORM: How do i plan the working week?
Consider the following ideas in organising your time effectively...
Plan out the week in advance....
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of both Twitter and Square, used to manage both of these companies at the same time without getting overwhelmed. He did this by setting aside different tasks for different days of the week. This will help you to plan your workload more effectively.
break your day in to chunks ...
Breaking your day into chunks helps you be the best you, as too much time spent doing one thing can cause you to lose focus … and interest. And, if you’re working on something less motivating and inspiring, it makes it easier because you only have to do it for a short while.
Make a daily to-do list ...
Plan up to six tasks that you want to complete during the day. It helps to plan the day in a way that allows you to get the most out of it rather than just performing random tasks. You know exactly what you want to get done and when, which makes it more likely that you’ll do it. Plus, when you’re able to cross items off this list, it inspires you to keep going and accomplish even more!
INCORPORATE Exercise ...
Entrepreneur Joshua Steimle exercises because, “If exercise stops, then my health goes downhill.” This decreases his productivity and motivation, while increasing depressive feelings. Take a 10-20 minute walk. Do yoga, stretches, or dance. Try the Scientific 7-Minute Workout.
Sleep > 7 hours ...
Sleep is extremely important to your overall health for a multitude of reasons. In the short term, not sleeping enough can affect your judgement, mood, and even your ability to retain information.
When developing your personal routines why not make a timetable AND think about the following:
- On a weekly basis, how many time slots will be available?
- Could more time be made available if necessary?
- How will you achieve a positive work / study / life balance?
- How will you manage your workload to meet the required deadlines?
- At which time of day do you find it easiest to concentrate?
- How long can you maintain concentration?
- What will you do to avoid interruptions when you are studying?
- How will you deal with interruptions if (and when) they occur?
- If you are unable to study as planned, how will you ‘catch up’?
Take time making your timetable. Using colour coordination can help you to identify work, relaxation and active periods at a glance. Once you have made the timetable, you must stick to it. If you make excuses at an early stage, this will not become a habit.