MEPX
Chapter 5 of 10All chapters
  1. 1Deciding what matters
  2. 2Getting it out of your head
  3. 3Estimating time
  4. 4Attention and interruption
  5. 5Structuring the day
  6. 6Procrastination
  7. 7Meetings
  8. 8Saying no
  9. 9Systems and tools
  10. 10Sustainable pace

Chapter 5 of 10

Structuring the day

Decide once, in advance.

Timeboxing

Assign work to slots in the calendar rather than leaving a list to compete with itself. The calendar forces the honest question of whether it all fits.

  • Timeboxing exposes overcommitment before the deadline does.
  • Leave a fifth of the day unallocated for reality.

Energy, not just hours

Match demanding work to when you think clearly and admin to the flat parts of the day. Two good hours placed well beat six placed badly.