TIME MANAGEMENT: MASTERING TIME BLOCKING

We emphasize the importance of effective time management in achieving both personal and professional goals. One of the most effective tools we teach is Time Blocking. This method helps you take control of your schedule, ensuring that you allocate time to your most important tasks and activities.

What is Time Blocking?

Time Blocking is a time management technique where you divide your day into blocks of time, each dedicated to a specific task or activity. This approach helps you focus on one task at a time, reducing distractions and increasing productivity. My most productive years in the mortgage business were due to this practice.

Why Use Time Blocking?:?

Productivity: By dedicating specific time blocks to focused tasks, you can achieve more in less time.?

Better Focus: Time Blocking reduces multitasking and helps you concentrate on one activity at a time.?

Improved Work-Life Balance: By scheduling time for both work and personal activities, you can ensure a healthier balance.?

Reduced Stress: Knowing exactly what you need to do and when reduces the anxiety of having an unorganized schedule.?

Steps to Effective Time Blocking: Track Your Time: For the next two weeks, track how you spend your time in 15-minute increments. This exercise will help you identify activities that you may want to eliminate or delegate.?

Analyze Your Time: After tracking your time, categorize your activities into three colors: ?

• Green: Activities that directly generate income.?
• Yellow: Activities that lead to income, such as team meetings, education, and research.
• Red: Activities that do not generate income but are necessary or enjoyable.

Create Your Not-To-Do List: Identify activities that you can eliminate or delegate. This helps free up time for more productive tasks.

Design Your Perfect Day: Based on your analysis, create a daily schedule that prioritizes green and yellow activities. Ensure you include time for personal activities to maintain your life.

Example of a Perfect Day Schedule:?

• 5:00 AM: Pre-Meditation Routine (PMR)?
• 5:30 AM: Meditation?
• 6:00 AM: Workout / Listen to a book or podcast
• 7:00 AM: Coffee Time with spouse
• 7:30 AM: Pre-Work Nap (PWN) (no i am not kidding)
• 8:00 AM: Get Ready
• 8:45 AM: Drive / Listen
• 9:15 AM: Hour of Trust (HOT) - Partner calls
• 10:15 AM: Team Huddle
• 12:00 PM: Lunch with partner (otherwise eat at your desk)
• 1:00 PM: On-Time (Implementation)
• 2:00 PM: Consultation
• 3:00 PM: Consultation
• 4:00 PM: Email / Voicemail
• 4:45 PM: Post Work Routine (PWR) / Drive / Listen
• 9:45 PM: End of Day Routine (EOD)

Daily Tracker: Use the daily tracker provided in the VYKON Time Planning Guide to record your activities and refine your schedule. This helps ensure that you are consistently focusing on high-value tasks. Implementing Your Time Blocking Schedule: Commit to Your Schedule: Treat your time blocks as appointments. Honor them as you would any important meeting. Review and Adjust: Regularly review your schedule to ensure it remains effective. Adjust your time blocks as necessary to stay aligned with your goals.?

Stay Flexible: Life happens, and sometimes you may need to adjust your schedule. Stay flexible and adapt as needed while keeping your overall priorities in mind.?

By mastering Time Blocking, you can take control of your time, enhance your productivity, and achieve a better life. Download our Time Planning Guide to get started on creating your perfect day. https://vykon.us/contact?#ImpactYourWay #VYKONSuccess #LifeCoaching #BusinessCoaching #SuccessMindset #PersonalDevelopment