How to Plan Your Week Effectively

No matter what productivity or organization system you use in your life, hopefully, you can implement some of these tips to make your system even more effective & make your life that much easier.

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0:00 - Intro
1:28 - Tip #1
3:08 - Tip #2
4:11 - Tip #3
5:01 - Tip #4
6:08 - Tip #5
7:12 - Conclusion

[TheArtofImprovement]

⏱ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:28 - Tip #1
3:08 - Tip #2
4:11 - Tip #3
5:01 - Tip #4
6:08 - Tip #5
7:12 - Conclusion

[Eilyn]

Tip 1 - Take a mental inventory. Write down all the tasks to avoid decision fatigue you'll gain distance from the pile of choices. Stepping back makes it easier to evaluate what's important and what to prioritize.
Tip 2 - Time blocking. Give tasks a start and end time. This adds structure and urgency.
Tip 3 - Morning reflection. Spend a few minutes to go over the task list for the day to kickstart your day. Imagine what it looks like to finish each of the tasks.
Tip 4 - Evening reflection. Go over your task list, consider how it went. Set your focus right and clarify what is important to you. Plan accordingly. Helps you feel like the day is "complete".
Tip 5 - Celebrate the completion of each task. Trains you to identify positive moments.
Last tip - Make sure your system works. It should not be over-complicated or hindering you in doing your tasks.

[bvillebikelady]

This is a very clear and concise explanation of using a bullet journal. I've been told I'm too old to start organizing and managing time and money. My usual response is, "I'm still standing." Thank you for the encouragement.

[vavu]

Instead of time blocking(it normally doesn't work for me) what I usually do is whenever I write a task i write the time taken to complete in minutes. In my case it motivates me to complete the task. For example mopping one room 5 minutes. This will ensure i am still doing that

[KRITIKAGARG-bgkh]

Notes:
1. Build mental inventory: Write down everything you want to accomplish in the coming week on Friday.
2. Mark them by importance (vital) to sort out the top priority tasks
3. Block the time for each task. This adds structure and urgency to the task.
4. Reflect on the tasks scheduled for the day every morning for 10-15 mins. (Why am I doing this task?)
5. Use evening reflection to unwind by marking the completed tasks and regrouping the incomplete jobs for the next day. APPRECIATE YOUR PROGRESS!
6. Celebrate by rewarding yourself for each successful task (e.g., dance, high-five)

[GMack]

Sent this to my children and grandchildren. They are all working either in their careers or going to school. This is so helpful. I hope they use it to improve their productivity.
I’m retired but the need to be productive is really important so I too, may utilize this technique to increase the things I need to do and journal my daily thoughts and activities.

[Dan-qpel]

I'm 50 years old, and still benefited from this. Thank you.

[marybaker]

I'm reading the book now for the first time though I did Bullet Journaling on and off several years. I just read his suggestion on allowing extra time for task and celebrating if those take less time than planned as well. I'm also imply the ease of the "5 4 3 2 1" goal setting suggestion as I struggle with setting goals sometimes on a time line. Jot down a list of want to do then place them in categories: 5 years, 4 months, 3 weeks, 2 days, and 1 hour. You may also just write those categories then place goals under each. 😊 thanks for making this!!

[LiamDangerPark]

I just taught a workshop on this Friday and am immediately motivated to restructure it for the next group. Very concise, potent and articulate

[theinvestingcollegeinvesti]

How to plan your week more effectively (art of improvement)

1. take a mental inventory

Write down everything you wanna do

to avoid decision fatigue( dk how to spend your time)

then consider the priority of those tasks

2. time blocking

set the time limit for your tasks, eg. 1 hour for essay

set deadline for urself

3. morning reflection

5-15 mins, review what u wanna do, read your to do list

think about why u wanna do those tasks

imagine u have finished those tasks, giv some motivaiton

4. evening reflection

help unwind your mind

consider tasks u have completed, consider why u have finished those tasks, whats the priority

mark the end of the day and appreciate yourself

5. celebrate

[Dave-ldps]

Evening reflections can be a killer for me. When I'm checking which tasks I haven't managed to complete, then my guilt complex comes into play and tells me how much of a loser I am. This demotivates me and leads to more depression which spirals into more procrastination

[emgwin]

What a brilliant video. I found this reassuring and I’m excited to try out all of these tips!

[sacdaabdurhman]

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” I hope you SUCCEED

[mannysr]

Struggle with my personal management and am a terrible note taker/user of notes. This is great. Concise, simple, perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[Totallyfine_]

as a person who had anxiety, doing simple tasks and organizing my life as a student and artist was Soo hard even with writing my goals down, if u are stuck with mental health issues your way will start with therapy❤️✨

[LilMonty]

As an adult diagnosed with ADHD, this simple method has changed my life. It sounds so simple but if you’re struggling with an overactive mind, give it a try.

[pdxoregon]

So awesome!!!!
My friend tried to explain bullet journals the other day, but I was like 🙄.
Now I understand!!!
Thank you!!!😁

[painfree_md]

As a resident, keeping a bullet journal has been tremendously helpful in helping me keep my life organized - thank you for sharing this video

[janhavi]

I was searching for it and you upload it. What an miracle!

[MissionGrowth]

I think taking a mental inventory has really been helpful to me. Being able to prioritize my goals has really helped me move forward. Thank you!