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Sophie Harrington

How to Review and Revise Weekly Time Blocks: Your Blueprint for Ongoing Productivity Improvement
Sophie Harrington May 14, 2025

You spent hours carefully planning your week with time blocks, feeling hopeful and motivated. But come Friday, things didn’t quite go as planned. You missed a few blocks, shifted others, and felt overwhelmed in between. Sound familiar? That’s because time blocking isn’t a one-time setup — it’s a living system that requires regular tuning. Learning Read More

The History and Evolution of Time Blocking
Sophie Harrington May 12, 2025

If you’ve ever felt like the day slipped through your fingers with little to show for it, you’re not alone. From students to CEOs, we’ve all struggled with managing time effectively. But here’s the thing—time management isn’t a modern concept. Our favourite productivity systems have deep historical roots. They evolved over centuries into the structured Read More

Time Blocking for Sleep Optimisation: The Key to Restful Nights and Productive Days

Have you ever crawled into bed at night only to find your mind racing with unfinished tasks, forgotten emails, or tomorrow’s to-do list? You’re not alone. In our always-on digital age, restful sleep has become elusive for many. But what if there was a simple scheduling strategy that could transform your nights into havens of Read More

Time Blocking for Type A vs Type B Personalities

Ever wondered why your friend thrives on a jam-packed schedule while you prefer to let your day unfold? It might not be about discipline or motivation—but about personality type. When it comes to productivity, how you structure your time matters. And one of the most impactful tools in the productivity world today is time blocking Read More

How to Combine Time Blocking with Daily Journaling for Maximum Productivity
Sophie Harrington April 25, 2025

Two Powerful Habits—One Life-Changing System Imagine waking up each morning with clear priorities and ending the day knowing exactly where your time went. Sounds like a productivity dream, right? By combining time blocking with daily journaling, you can create a schedule that not only plans your day—but reflects on it too. This integrated approach to Read More

Designing a Weekly Time Blocking Template: Your Blueprint for Peak Productivity
Sophie Harrington April 20, 2025

Ever feel like your week slips away before you’ve had a chance to really make progress? Like you’re juggling too many things but never quite catching up? You’re not alone. With constant distractions, shifting priorities, and overloaded to-do lists, it’s easy to feel like you’re stuck in reactive mode. But there’s a way to take Read More

Monthly Time Blocking for Long-Term Goals: Aligning Your Calendar with Your Vision
Sophie Harrington April 20, 2025

Have you ever looked back at a month and wondered, “Where did all the time go?” You’re not alone. In the hustle of day-to-day responsibilities, it’s easy to get lost in urgent tasks and lose sight of your bigger aspirations. That’s where monthly time blocking comes in. Unlike daily or weekly planning, long-term planning through Read More

When Time Blocking Feels Too Rigid: What to Do
Sophie Harrington April 17, 2025

You started time blocking with high hopes. You built the perfect schedule, colour-coded your calendar, and made time for everything from deep work to dinner prep. But now, just a few weeks (or days) in, you feel boxed in. Every hour feels scripted. You’re fighting your own calendar. Welcome to scheduling burnout. Here’s the thing: Read More