Identify Your Ideal Work Rhythm

Time ManagementTo get the most out of your work day you need to think about how you manage your time. most time management systems are one size fits all systems. They assume everyone will be more productive if they wake up earlier. This is not the case.

Consider your unique creative rhythm. Determine how you work best on a monthly, weekly, and daily basis to help create order and flexibility. Most people have a natural rhythm in which they can accomplish about one major professional project per month. Projects, meetings, and commitments can vary week to week, but it’s helpful to have a general sense of the weekly cadence that’s right for you. For daily cadence, there’s no single formula. The trick is to be honest with yourself about when you do your best focused work, when you prefer to have meetings, and when you’ll make space for the processing and planning that keeps everything moving. Experiment with your own monthly, weekly, and daily rhythms to find the cadence that’s right for you.

Once you have determined what your natural rhythm is, arrange your schedule around it. You’ll be able to maintain focus easier and get more done.