Productivity · 15 minutes
15 Minute Planning Timer
Fifteen minutes at the top of the day to decide what matters, so the other seven hours stop being improvised.
15 Minute Planning Timer
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Settings
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Why a 15 minute planning timer works
- Three outcomes, not thirty tasks
- Book the blocks in the calendar
- Same time every morning
Planning after the inbox is open is just reacting with a pen in your hand. This block is only worth running before the first message of the day.
How to spend the fifteen minutes
| Minute | What to do |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | Write the three outcomes that matter today |
| 4-11 | Put each one in a calendar block |
| 11-15 | Name what you are deliberately not doing |
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Questions people ask
When is the best time to run a 15 minute planning block?
Before the first message of the day, or at the end of the previous afternoon while the context is still fresh. Planning after the inbox is open is just reacting with a pen in your hand.
Should I do several blocks in a row?
Three back to back with short pauses works well. After that, take a proper break away from the screen before starting again.
Do I need to plan anything before starting the 15 minute planning timer?
Decide the single task first and say it out loud. A block that starts with 'what should I do' loses its first three minutes, which is a fifth of the session.
Does the 15 minute planning timer work offline?
After your first visit, yes. The page is cached by your browser, so it opens and runs without a connection.