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WW #537 - Time Chunks Are The Key To Getting Done What You Need

Updated: Jul 15

Ever feel like you're doing a lot but not actually getting anything done? You’re not alone — and there’s a better way. This week’s wisdom is simple but powerful: time chunks are the key to getting things you need, done.


When you learn to control your time, you gain control over your results.


What Is Time Chunking?

Time chunking is the act of blocking off large, uninterrupted periods of time to focus on a single task or activity. Unlike multitasking or jumping between to-do list items, time chunking is about concentrated focus and intentional scheduling.

Instead of reacting to your day, you structure it.


Why Time Chunking Works

Time is always moving forward. You can’t stop it — but you can choose how you manage it.


When your day is filled with back-to-back distractions, scattered thoughts, and fragmented attention, you’ll constantly feel behind. But when you block out time to focus deeply, you:

  • Eliminate mental switching costs

  • Complete tasks more efficiently

  • Experience fewer mistakes

  • Gain momentum in your work

Time chunking is more than a productivity tip — it's a life management strategy.


How to Start Time Chunking

Here’s a simple way to put it into practice:

  1. Identify Your Priorities: What are the most important tasks or projects this week?

  2. Block Time on Your Calendar: Carve out 30–90 minutes of focused time per priority, with no interruptions.

  3. Stick to the Focus: During that chunk, do nothing else. No email. No multitasking. Just the task at hand.

  4. Be Consistent: The power of time chunking multiplies when it becomes a daily habit.

You’ll be amazed at how much more you can accomplish — and how much calmer you’ll feel — when your time aligns with your goals.


This Week’s Challenge

Practice time chunking every day this week. Pick one task or goal you’ve been neglecting and give it one dedicated time block. Just one.


Then watch how the ripple effect improves your focus, your clarity, and your progress.


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