My Productivity Block Scheduling

Do you struggle with to-do list overload? Last week someone asked me how I stay on track and get most everything done. I told her that I believe the key to staying on task and getting things done is using a block schedule.



It’s a simple way to create a weekly plan that keeps you focused on your goals and to-do list. Start with your priorities because you can’t hit a target if you don’t know what it is. Making your own list of focused areas will help you create your own block schedule. For example one of my first blocks contains my workout, morning reading, and dog walking. 

My focus areas are:

My work – meetings with clients/emails/podcast/writing/sharing

My home – cleaning/cooking/seasonal projects

My garden/pet – animal care/outside chores/garden care

Personal – family time/me time/self care/fun

Block scheduling is not a new invention but it has been around for a long time because it works. Block scheduling is the process of blocking off periods of time throughout your day that you devote to specific tasks. Setting aside certain times in your week for meal planning, cooking, answering emails, and sharing on Instagram can be a productivity game-changer. What is ideal is that you adapt this process to every area of your life for each day of the week. When you stick to this type of schedule you will eliminate most distractions and keep you on task.

I create my blocks on paper and digitally on my phone on my google calendar. This helps with adding appointments and keeps me from adding too much to my calendar. Start this week and treat it as an experiment. Add 1-3 hour blocks to each day and name them. Try it out and then compare what you planned to what really happened. Tweak it the next week until you find a good rhythm to your schedule.  As always adapt this concept to suit your needs.

Do you use block scheduling? Let me know. Also, leave a comment below if you have other productivity tips you would like to share.