How to Time Block Effectively in 5 Steps

Thriving Artists Podcast

Do you know how to make the most out of the time you have?

In this episode of the Thriving Artists Podcast, Kaylan and Jamie share How to Time Block Effectively in 5 Steps. They break down their thoughts on how to time block - a time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time. Instead of wading through your day wondering what to prioritize and what to do when, planning out what to do in certain blocks of time gives you structure and provides a flow to your day. This way of working can open up our creativity and allows for freedom and space to enter our studios. Jamie and Kaylan’s 5 Tips include:Schedule and Assess - put time in first to think through what needs to get done and then plan for it to happen, assess the time you have available for that day, week, month Prioritize - identify what the most important or urgent things are for you to get done. Bump those things to the time blocks where you have the most energy or focus.Prep - Get your materials or items lined up beforehand in order to make the most of your time blocks. Build an “on-ramp” to that block of time so you can maximize your efficiency. Buffer - Build in extra time around your blocks, when you are able, to give yourself grace if things take longer than you expect, or give yourself space to relax between tasks. Re-assess - Pause to reflect and re-assess how your time blocks went, what you miscalculated, and what went smoothly, in order to help you learn and grow from how you are spending your time.Implementing Jamie and Kaylan’s time-blocking flow can help you make the most of the precious time you have, which hopefully results in an easier pace to your busy artist life and more enjoyable days! Join the Thrive Together Network today and meet over 350 artists worldwide, https://thrive-together-network.mn.co/