It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance Time Blocking Doesn’t Work (For Everyone): How Your Personality Shapes the Way You Manage Time
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Sep 22, 2025 Ever struggled with time blocking? You're not alone! Discover why traditional time management techniques often flop and how your unique personality influences your approach. Learn about the HEART framework, designed to customize your time management strategies. Anna outlines three actionable steps to find what works best for you, emphasizing the importance of understanding your own habits and energy levels. Plus, there's a free quiz to help you identify your time management personality type!
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Minute-By-Minute Blocking Backfired
- Anna Dearmon Kornick tried blocking every minute of her day and felt boxed in and suffocated.
- She abandoned it and returned to loose-leaf to-do lists after feeling trapped by the rigid schedule.
MBTI Led To A Better Approach
- After MBTI training, Anna recognized she was an ENTJ who prefers big-picture frameworks over granular schedules.
- She shifted to thematic blocks and regained flexibility and focus while keeping structure.
Fit Matters More Than The Method
- Time blocking isn't inherently flawed; mismatch between method and personality is the problem.
- Personality shapes whether rigid schedules feel grounding or suffocating.