I'm Busy Being Awesome Episode 243: The Four Quarters Method: Tailored for Adults with ADHD
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Mar 18, 2024 Exploring the Four Quarters Method for time management with an ADHD twist, benefits of structuring the day into five time blocks, balancing strict scheduling and flexibility, structuring productive daily blocks, breaking tasks into quarter or fifth time segments for focus, and the unique Five Fifths Method for effective prioritization and deep work durations.
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Four Quarters Method
- Instead of viewing a ruined day as a total loss, divide it into four quarters (morning, midday, afternoon, evening).
- If one quarter goes badly, refocus on the next for a fresh start.
Specificity of Quarters
- Paula Angabretson found the four quarters method helpful, but not specific enough for her needs.
- She needed more separation between different types of activities within a single quarter.
Fifths Approach
- Divide your day into fifths (early morning, mid-morning, afternoon, late afternoon, evening) using three-hour increments.
- This provides more structure and aligns better with natural daily rhythms.