Tired of writing the same to-do list out every day? It may be time to rethink your approach to productivity. If you’re not getting things done, it could be because of focusing on the wrong things, not managing your time well, or procrastinating important tasks – or worse, all three. And that’s where the “3-3-3 method” can help.
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It’s a productivity hack that was created by author Oliver Burkeman and it’s going viral on social media. It can help you stay organized, focused and productive, without feeling overwhelmed, according to those who’ve tried it. The 3-3-3 method is all about restructuring your time so you get more done and here’s how it works.
- The first three is for three hours of deep work on an important project. The method encourages users to kick start the day with three whole hours devoted to one big thing, whether that’s an assignment you need to finish for work, a project with a looming deadline or another essential task. Some recommend planning out your major task the night before so you’re ready to get into it first thing in the morning.
- After the three hours are up, take a much-needed break.
- Then you’ll be ready to tackle three time-sensitive tasks. These are things that you keep putting off, even though they only take a few minutes each. This is when you make the phone call, send the scary email or go to the meeting you’re dreading.
- And finally, it’s time for three routine tasks that you need to do to keep your life running smoothly. This is stuff you tend to put on the back burner, like grocery shopping, laundry, cleaning up around the house, or even making your to-do list for tomorrow. They can be small, but you need to get them done.
Fans of the 3-3-3 method like the fact that it’s customizable to everyone’s life and it breaks the day down into three distinct parts. If you feel like you’re struggling to accomplish what you need to or make real progress, it might be just what you need.
Source: Bustle⠀
