How to Plan Your Week in 5 Minutes or Less

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SPONSOR: Free 1 Page Planning System with the Finisher Secrets Newsletter: https://finishersecrets.com/tbmshow Welcome to the TBM Show! In this episode, I am going to share a game-changing technique that will help you plan and prioritize your week in just 5 minutes or less. It's called the ABC method, and it's what successful entrepreneurs and coaches use to maximize their productivity. But before we dive into the ABC method, I want to talk about the importance of doing a time audit. By tracking how you spend your time, you can identify where your energy is being wasted and where you can make improvements. Trust me, this simple exercise can provide immense clarity and help you eliminate unnecessary tasks. Once you've completed your time audit for a couple of weeks, it's time to move on to the ABC method. Think of your tasks as A, B, or C. A tasks are the most important ones that align with your goals. Neglecting these tasks can have significant consequences. B tasks are secondary but still important, while C tasks can be done if you have extra time and energy. To implement the ABC method effectively, I recommend making a list of your tasks and assigning priorities using the ABC categories. Next, try time blocking. This productivity hack involves scheduling specific tasks in dedicated time slots on your calendar. By incorporating time blocks into your schedule, you ensure that nothing falls through the cracks. Remember, by understanding the big picture and allocating time efficiently, you can accomplish more and make the most out of your week. So give the ABC method a try and watch your productivity soar. Start planning your week in 5 minutes or less today! SPONSOR: Free 1 Page Planning System with the Finisher Secrets Newsletter: https://finishersecrets.com/tbmshow Let me introduce this episode's sponsor, Finisher Secrets. They offer a weekly newsletter that provides actionable tips to boost your productivity and focus on the right tasks. Visit https://finishersecrets.com/paul to sign up and receive weekly tips. Plus, you'll get their one-page planning system that utilizes the ABC method. 📚 Resources Mentioned SPONSOR: Sign up for Free 1 Page Planning System and the Finisher Secrets Newsletter: https://finishersecrets.com/tbmshow BOOK: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell DIGITAL TIMER APP: Toggl PLANNER: Finisher’s Journal (affiliate link): https://finishersecrets.com/paul 📚 Get My List of Top 12 Books of The Year: https://pauldittus.ck.page/booklist TIMESTAMPS 00:58 Finisher Secrets: Actionable Tip of the Week 05:37 Prioritize important tasks; less important tasks follow. 07:31 Prioritize tasks using ABC, time blocking method. 11:43 Dan Martell uses a Google Doc and Calendar to plan tasks. 15:50 Prioritize, review, plan, and time block tasks. 16:54 How to Audit Your Time 20:30 Review findings, prioritize tasks, gain clarity. Helpful tips. This is episode 75 of The Beautiful Mess Show podcast. ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz28aStbk-5Apxqyj_WWYqw Instagram: https://instagram.com/tbmshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartMessy Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheBeautifulMessShow ➡️ You can also follow me here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/pauldittus IG: https://www.instagram.com/pauldittus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauldittus Website: https://pauldittus.com #timemanagement #planyourday #productivity #tech #minimalism #minimalist #podcast #tbmshow #show #thebeautifulmess #selfdevelopment #selfimprovement #danmartell #planyourweek #weeklyplanning #weeklyplanner #weeklyplanwithme