Most of the time, we struggle to balance our focus and time. When it comes to assignments, most of us procrastinate or lose focus shortly after we start. Thinking there’s still plenty of time, we might end up scrolling through social media. Then all of a sudden, the deadlines start hitting you. Your focus magically skyrockets to 130%, but you’re left with barely enough time to complete the assignment. You know you could’ve done better if you’d started earlier, but that never happens. That’s where block scheduling comes in handy.
What is Block Scheduling
It refers to the organization method of dividing your time into blocks, where you designate a specific task to complete within the time block. Like most class schedules, these blocks generally last 40-50 minutes. Depending on the tasks at hand, you can adjust these blocks to fit your needs.
How to apply Block Scheduling
Step 1: Make a to-do list
Before you start the day, always make sure you write down what you need to get done. Without a goal, you might lose focus and waste time scrolling through social media because you don’t know what you need to do. Make a to-do list first thing at work, then focus on completing those tasks for the rest of the day. It can help you stay on track and get more done!
Step 2: Estimate how long each task will take
In a bracket next to the task, write down approximately how long each of them will take. It can help you better manage your time. This estimated time will also act as a deadline to prevent you from procrastinating. Once you know the approximate duration of each task, you will know if you’ve sidetracked when you take much longer than you estimated.
Step 3: Block out time to complete them
Most studies suggest that a 50-minute block is optimal to keep you focused. If you know what’s the best duration for you, I’d say you go for it! Some people might focus better if they go for a 5-minute walk every half an hour. The idea is to keep all distractions at bay during this time block and focus only on completing the task. If you can’t resist checking social media, hide your phone until your time block is up. Setting a timer to go off might help!
To Conclude
Start with writing down what tasks you need to get done, then estimate the duration and set an appropriate deadline. With a goal and deadline, you designate a time block and make adjustments if needed. Using this time block, you will put your full attention into completing the task you assigned yourself. Put away any distractions and focus. Your productivity level will increase, saving you hours of procrastination and lazing around.
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