DAY 19:
TIME MANAGEMENT:
CREATING YOUR SCHEDULE
Creating a Comprehensive Schedule:
1. Identify Your Categories:
- Family Time
- Fun Time
- Vacation Time
- Days Off
- Presentations and Meetings with Business Partners
- Consultation Times
- Daily Business Operations (2-3 hours daily)
2. Set Your Priorities:
- First, block out time for personal commitments (Family Time, Fun Time, Vacation Time, Days Off).
- Next, schedule critical business engagements (Presentations, Meetings with Business Partners).
- Allocate specific time slots for Consultations.
- Finally, dedicate a consistent block each day for Daily Business Operations.
3. Choose Your Planning Tool:
- Use a digital calendar (like Google Calendar or Outlook) for easy adjustments and sharing.
4. Input Events into Your Calendar:
- Begin by entering the highest priority times (personal commitments) into your calendar. Set these as recurring events if they occur regularly.
- Add your business events and consultations, adjusting for flexibility as required by your personal commitments.
- Ensure to leave buffer times between events for breaks and unexpected tasks.
5. Review and Adjust:
- Regularly review your schedule weekly to adjust for any changes or to better balance between work and personal time.
Setting Up an Event in Calendly:
1. Create a Calendly Account:
- Sign up or log in to your Calendly account at [Calendly's website](https://calendly.com) .
2. Set Your Availability:
- Click on 'Availability' to define the times and days you are available for meetings and consultations.
3. Create a New Event Type:
- Go to the 'Event Types' page and select 'New Event Type'.
- Choose between a One-on-One or a Group event.
4. Configure Your Event:
- Add a title and description for the event.
- Set the duration of the meeting.
- Customize the event's URL link to make it easy to remember and share.
5. Set Up Notifications and Reminders:
- Configure email or SMS notifications for you and your invitees to minimize no-shows.
6. Share Your Calendly Link:
- After setting up the event, share your Calendly link via email, text, or embed it on your website. This allows others to book time with you according to the availability you’ve set.
By following these steps, you can efficiently manage both personal and professional demands, ensuring a balanced schedule that respects your time and that of others.