Learn and Work Smarter

77. How to Use Time-Blocking for Better Focus and Productivity


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If you’re overwhelmed, distracted, or constantly wondering where your day went, time-blocking can help. 

And if you've tried time blocking before and thought it “didn’t work”, I invite you to try it again using the strategies I teach in this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast.

Listen in as I break down how to use time-blocking to improve focus and productivity without cramming more into your schedule. Whether you're a student juggling coursework or a professional managing multiple projects, you'll learn how to use this flexible structure to plan your day around what matters most.

What You’ll Learn:

  • What time-blocking actually is (and what people get wrong about it)
  • How to use it as a student, professional, or anyone who wants to stay focused
  • Real-world examples of how to build a time-blocked day
  • Why time-blocking can feel hard — and how to make it easier
  • Three big mistakes that ruin most people’s time-blocking attempts (and how to fix them)


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🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:

  • Episode website (with transcript)
  • Free Time Block Planner (free download)
  • Episode 3 – How to Use Admin Blocks
  • Episode 10 – Focus Tips (Q&A)
  • Episode 24 – How to Focus Better: Tips for School, Work and ADHD
  • Episode 43 – How to Focus When Working from Home
  • Episode 55 – Body Doubling for ADHD and Focus
  • Episode 76 - Digital Calendar Strategies


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