It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Finding Time to Tackle a BIG Project: How I Managed My Time Effectively While Writing a Book
Jun 12, 2023
Author guest_name_1 shares their experience and tips on managing time effectively while writing a book. Topics include setting realistic timelines, breaking down the project, finding time for deep thinking, asking for help, and taking charge of time through task batching and time blocking.
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Quick takeaways
- Breaking down a big project into manageable pieces helps reduce pressure and ensure effective time management.
- Setting aside time for deep thinking and planning before starting a project leads to a well-thought-out and successful outcome.
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Creating a Realistic Timeline and Breaking the Project Down
When embarking on a big project, like writing a book, it is crucial to create a realistic timeline by breaking the project down into smaller manageable pieces. The host shares her experience of dividing her book into chapters and calculating the approximate number of words for each chapter. She then establishes a weekly word count and creates a word count tracker to stay on track. This approach reduces the pressure of completing the entire project at once and allows for effective time management.
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