Some might say time management, a distinctly left-brained activity, bears no resemblance to the creative process – well known for its decidedly right-brained absence of logic. Some might say, in fact, that all one requires to effectively manage time are three simple rules:
- Break large projects into smaller increments. Make those increments small enough that each one can be completed in a block of time perceived as “manageable.”
- Build a daily schedule that accounts for the completion of the smaller increments. Identify through an understanding of personal rhythm which parts of the day are best for mental focus and which for physical activity. Fill blocks of time accordingly.
- Once the schedule is made – stay on it. Procrastination is the destroyer of time management.
Simple logic that – when applied – results in productivity, right? Continue reading “Creative Time Management”