The Power of Time Management: Time Blocking vs. Time Boxing

Do you know the difference? ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ [bullet journal](   Dear {NAME},  In the world of Bullet Journaling, it's all about doing what matters most in the finite time we have. To do this, we can leverage two powerful time management techniques: time blocking and time boxing. They sound similar, but they serve different purposes and can transform how we manage our days. As its name suggests, “time blocking” involves protecting a specific block of time in your day for a particular task. It’s a proactive barrier against incoming requests and distractions. This helps you focus fully on the task, ensuring it gets done. For me this is often about protecting my mornings. That’s when I have the highest levels of creativity, discipline, and energy. Where time blocking is about protecting your time from others, time boxing is about protecting your time from yourself. Time boxing is about setting a limit on how long you get to work on a task. For things you love to do, it prevents you from taking time away from other important things that may not be as fun. I can easily spend too much time getting the newsletter or a presentation just right, at the expense of other things that are important. For things we dread, time boxing can manage the amount of time spent, for example, “I will only spend 15 minutes on this email.” Lastly, for those of us who thrive on a sense of urgency, capping the time we have for a task might help us stay focused rather than drift into procrastination. These techniques ensure you start and finish actions efficiently. Without a time block, you might not start. Without a time box, you might not stop. Both help you maintain balance, focus, and productivity, making sure you take the time for what matters most. Happy Bullet Journaling, Ryder Try it! - Identify your top three tasks today. - In your schedule, allocate specific time slots for each of them, clearly outlining a start and end. - Treat these blocks like a commitment. - Reflect on how it worked for you, and refine from there. [Thumbnail: Mid-year planning event with Ryder]( Join us for our mid-year live event Twice a year, we host a free, public planning event to share the process of Bullet Journaling with our community. With summer solstice upon us in the Northern Hemisphere, it's the perfect time to sit down and learn about the Bullet Journal, learn about NEW frameworks in "Bujo 3.0," and get re-centered on your Bullet Journal practice in community with other Bujo enthusiasts!  At 12pm Eastern, we start with a Live YouTube Premiere of our mid-year planning video. We'll be in the comments section with you as we watch.  Afterwards, we will go Live on YouTube to do a Q&A with you all to take questions about the video, your Bujo, and more. So get your notebooks and questions ready for June 21!  [Join us for our live event]( [instagram]( [YouTube]( [pinterest]( No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](. Bullet Journal 223 Bedford Avenue #1157 Brooklyn, New York 11211 Can't see this email? [View in Your Browser](