Plan with Purpose
Priorities, Planning & Time Management
Master strategic planning frameworks and prioritization systems that help you focus on what matters most
Planning Creates Freedom
Without planning, you're always reacting—to emails, to urgency, to other people's priorities. Strategic planning and clear priorities give you the freedom to focus on what truly matters, when it matters most.
Start Here: Strategic Planning Protocol
Four foundational practices that transform reactive chaos into intentional productivity. Build these habits one at a time.
Weekly Planning Session
Every Sunday, spend 20 minutes reviewing the upcoming week. List your top 3 priorities and block time for them first.
Daily Priority Filter
Each morning, ask: 'What are the 3 most important things I need to accomplish today?' Do these first, before checking email.
Time Block Your Calendar
Schedule specific time blocks for important work. Treat these appointments with yourself as seriously as meetings with others.
Energy-Task Alignment
Track your energy levels throughout the day for one week. Schedule your most important work during your peak energy hours.
Planning Tools
Practical frameworks and templates to help you prioritize effectively and manage your time with intention.
Time Blocking Template
Tool
Structure your day with intention by allocating specific time blocks for different types of work and activities.
Priority Assessment Guide
Tool
Use the Eisenhower Matrix and other frameworks to identify what truly matters and deserves your time.
Energy Management Tracker
Tool
Align your tasks with your natural energy rhythms for maximum productivity and sustainable performance.
What Studies Tell Us
Key findings that inform our approach to planning, prioritization, and time management.
Newport, 2016 · Deep Work
Time blocking increases productivity by 40% and reduces decision fatigue by pre-committing to specific tasks during designated time periods.
Covey, 1989 · Seven Habits
The Eisenhower Matrix helps distinguish between urgent and important tasks, leading to better long-term outcomes and reduced reactive work.
Baumeister et al., 1998 · Journal of Personality
Decision quality degrades throughout the day as mental resources deplete. Planning and prioritization reduce daily decision load.
Know Your Planning Style
Evidence-based assessments to understand your planning preferences and optimize your time management approach.
Time Management Effectiveness
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Coming soon: Evaluate your current time management strategies and identify areas for improvement.
Planning Style Assessment
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Coming soon: Discover your natural planning preferences and optimize your approach accordingly.
Productivity Patterns Analysis
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Coming soon: Identify your peak productivity times and optimal work-rest cycles.
Planning Playbooks
In-depth guides for building effective planning systems, managing priorities, and optimizing your time.
The Art of Saying No: Protect Your Time and Energy
Guide
Research-backed strategies for setting boundaries and protecting your time from low-priority demands.
Eat the Frog: Why Tackling Hard Tasks First Works
Research
The science behind prioritizing your most challenging work when your energy and focus are at their peak.
Clear Your Mind, Boost Productivity: The Power of Capturing Everything
Practical
How the brain works better when you externalize tasks and thoughts into a trusted system.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prioritize when everything feels urgent?
What's the best time management system?
How do I handle constant interruptions and meetings?
I plan but never stick to my plans. What am I doing wrong?
How do I balance long-term goals with daily demands?
Related Pillars
Priorities, Planning & Time Management works synergistically with other areas of mindful productivity.
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