This is will give you much less room for procrastination. However, you can take it a step further and book in your calendar a timeslot for each task.
This also helps me check whether the list is realistic. I leave it up to you how far you are going to take this step, but if you want to get something done, lock it in your calendar.īecause I like and need a bit of flexibility, I generally like to dedicate specific task to certain days, so I know what needs to be done. You don’t want to set yourself up for failure right from the get-go. If the answer is NO, you need to trim it down. If the answer is YES, then you’re good to go. Look at all the tasks you’ve set and ask yourself: Can I actually get it done? Don’t get carried away and set an unrealistic list. Write a few tasks you are going to do this week for each main area that you’ve identified in step 4.
What am I (or can be) happy in my life right now and why?.Start your planning ritual by answering these gratitude questions. It’s easy to have our thinking restricted by worries and life stuff. Now when your environment is just right, we need to get your mind in the right headspace. Play your favourite music if you want, make yourself a tea or coffee if that’s what you like.Īt the end of the day, it’s called a ritual. Whether it’s a cafe, park, or your living room, you need to feel comfortable and be in the right mindset. Then, find a place and a moment when no one will disturb you.
Think about what would be the best day and time for your regular weekly planning session. And a big part of making it enjoyable is not just how you do it but also where and when you do it. If you want to make this weekly planning habit stick, it needs to be enjoyable. Make your weekly planning an enjoyable experience The whole planning process may take 5 minutes, but you can easily immerse yourself in it for an hour. It’s so important that I have it as my yearly goal on my GOALS LIST for this year.
This weekly planning ritual that I’ll share with you has been a cornerstone of my personal and professional progress. It’s simple, it’s effective, and it’s actually really therapeutic.