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Grab a pen and paper for this episode - you might want to take some notes so you can implement this into your life.

Why plan?

Your brain is going to say that “planning is a waste of time... why would I plan when I could just jump into DOING it??”

This is the thought error that can oftentimes lead to overwhelm of trying to do ALL THE THINGS. The brain is not good at holding all of our to-dos and we overestimate how much we can do.

Planning also gives us a much better sense of what is actually realistic for us to do during time. So often we end up OVERLOADING our calendar and then wonder why we feel so overwhelmed. This process will allow you to be more efficient with your time and evaluate where you might be getting stuck.

#1 - Brain dump

#2 - Priorities

1. Write out your Top 5 Priorities
2. Decide how long they will take (give yourself space)
3. Add them to the calendar (I like to use apple calendar, but electronic ones work best
4. because they are easy to plan reoccurring tasks or move things around)

#3 - Aligning with Values  

1. ADD: What might you want to ADD to your weekly calendar or daily practices that you otherwise might push aside?
   Example: personal growth – (activities: journaling/reading)...
   You can also refer to the needs/boundaries worksheet to support you
2. SUBTRACT: What might you need to remove based on your needs/boundaries? Example: personal growth – time with friends

#4 - Add Free Time

Block off free time – unplanned time where you can do what you feel like in the moment. Maybe it’s a walk outside, maybe a meditation, maybe a phone call with a friend. We don’t need to have every moment planned but it helps when we decide ahead of time when we are going to have leisure time so we don’t try to cram stuff in every single moment.

Before a “free time” block you can do an emotional check in – what are you feeling? What does your body need? What would feel really good?

#5 - Add Other Tasks

Calendar in your other tasks for the week outside your Top 5 priorities. Get curious/aware when you do this if you find yourself trying to cram too much in at once – it’s okay if you do because it’s all just learning and you get to evaluate your daily/weekly plan in step #7.

#6 - Fine Tuning the Plan 

How will you follow through on things that will feel challenging (like making time for you)?

Thoughts you’re working on this week that support your values or enneagram – a belief plan. These can come from intentional models you’re working on to create different results.

Example:

Time for me is not selfish – it allows me to show up in a powerful way. I am willing to feel any emotion.
I have everything I need to be successful, I don’t need to DO anymore.

Emotions you need to feel on purpose: Embarrassment, rejection.

#7 - Adjust Daily & Evaluate – You can use this process daily/weekly.

What went well?
What didn’t go well? Where did I fall short? Where was I not in alignment with my values?Do I need to adjust anything for tomorrow/next week (more time, less time, quality of thoughts/feelings, allowing thoughts/feelings?