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How to Design a Weekly Schedule That Works, pt. 3
Day 4 — Get Creative
Routine is a huge motivation sapper. Following the same routine day-in and day-out could be preventing you from being your best and having your best week ever. The goal of this challenge is to enable you to break routine by unleashing your creativity.
It’s not carved in stone that you should schedule your week in a certain way. You won’t go to jail if you don’t make foot-long to-do lists or multitask. The conventional methods of planning may not be working for you because they’re not personalized to your needs.
The key to designing your best week ever is to find new and innovative ways to plan and work, according to your preferences and needs. This will be a process of trial and error because what works for you may not work for someone else. However, here are some tips to get you started:
- Consider grouping all of your errands together on one day. Block out a couple of hours to grocery shop, go to the bank, and so on. This is a huge time-saver.
- Do tasks differently, such as mixing up the steps, or for mundane tasks, challenging yourself against the clock.
- Work outdoors if you have the ability to do so. The fresh air and natural surroundings will fuel your focus and…
