3 Daily scheduling methods

It can be difficult to prioritize your task and you may feel overwhelmed and confused when you are unable to complete your work in time. 

In this article we will talk about 3 methods that will help you prioritize and plan out your day better: 

Time blocking method 

  • Time blocking simply means planning your day in advance 
  • Allot specific hours to specific task
  • This will help you to determine in advance what exactly you want to accomplish 
  • Write down the task details in your to-do list/calendar - write specific date and time 
  • Block out proactive and reactive block 
    • Proactive block: Proactive blocks are when you focus on important tasks that you must get done.
    • Reactive block:  Reactive blocks are when you allow time for requests and interruptions.

Most important task (MIT) method

  • MIT method is basically about focussing on what's important at the moment 
  • Write down 3 tasks that are most important and focus only on these tasks
  • Emphasis is put on these three most important tasks for the day
  • It’s not that you never do more than three tasks in a day, but that you don’t do anything else until you’ve completed the three essential tasks.
  • Once you determine your 3 most important tasks, scheduled them first in your day. 
  • Focus on the progress of these essential items before you get disturbed by any distraction.

Pomodoro technique by Francesco Cirillo

  • The Pomodoro technique: You break down your work time into 25 minutes chunks (each interval is known as a pomodoro) separated by smaller 5 minute breaks. 
  • All you need is a timer for this. 
  • This technique allows you to break down a large task into smaller manageable and achievable tasks to be be completed in intervals.
  • Here’s how it works:
    • Decide on a task
    • Set your timer for 25 minutes
    • Work on the task until the timer ends
    • Take a short break (around 5 minutes)
    • After every 4 Pomodoro sessions, take a longer break (15-30 minutes)
  • This technique allows you to complete a significant amount of work over the course of the day while still taking adequate breaks. 
  • The relatively short time of each session also allows you to intensely focus without becoming mentally exhausted.





Sanjina Bose

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