My hours seem to slip away. How can I manage my time better?
a year ago
- #productivity
- #time-management
- #behavioral-psychology
- The author prefers a flexible schedule but realizes they often cut things too close, causing stress.
- Behavioral scientists distinguish between 'event-timers' (guided by internal sense of time) and 'clock-timers' (structured by external schedules).
- Ian Taylor's book 'Time Hacks' discusses how aligning time use with personal values enhances well-being.
- Tracking time revealed inefficiencies, like excessive email use and an afternoon productivity slump.
- Prioritizing high-focus tasks early in the day can improve productivity.
- Identity influences behavior—seeing oneself as a 'punctual person' or 'writer' can shape habits.
- Avoiding 'dead time' (unfulfilling hours) is more important than rigidly managing every minute.
- Early arrivals aren't inherently better if the extra time is spent anxiously.