Time Blocking - Notion Freelance Bundle

"A 40-hour time-blocked work week, I estimate, produces the same amount of output as a 60+ hour work week pursued without structure."

— Cal Newport, Author of Deep Work

🤔 What is time blocking?

Time blocking is a time management method that asks you to divide your day into blocks of time. Each block is dedicated to accomplishing a specific task, or group of tasks, and only those specific tasks.

Instead of keeping an open-ended to-do list of things you’ll get to as you’re able, you’ll start each day with a concrete schedule that lays out what you’ll work on and when.

You’d find value in time blocking if you...

• Juggle many different projects / responsibilities
• Spend too much time in “reactive mode”, responding to emails and messages
• Battle constant interruptions throughout the day
• Struggle to find the time and mental space for big-picture thinking

🌟 Why is time blocking so effective?

1. It promotes focused “deep work”

Cal Newport, author of Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, is a big proponent of time blocking.

He dedicates 20 minutes every evening to scheduling out the next work day:

“Sometimes people ask why I bother with such a detailed level of planning. My answer is simple: it generates a massive amount of productivity. A 40 hour time-blocked work week, I estimate, produces the same amount of output as a 60+ hour work week pursued without structure.”

When you schedule a chunk of time to work on a single project, problem, or task, you bring all of your mental resources to focus on one thing rather than spreading your attention thin across several tasks.

The more you “single task”, the more you build the mental muscles required for deep work, and the easier it becomes to stay focused.

2. It creates a sense of urgency

By allocating a specific time frame for a task within a time block, you're essentially creating a deadline for yourself. This sense of urgency can be a powerful motivator, boosting your drive to complete the task within the designated time.

Franklin Covey, co-author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, emphasized the importance of prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.

He would likely advocate for time blocking as a means to create urgency:

"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities."

1-Minute Product Demo: See how easy it is to add new tasks to your time blocking calendar ⬇️

3. It reduces the overwhelm of large projects

When you're faced with a substantial project, the sheer size and complexity can be overwhelming. It might feel like an insurmountable mountain that's impossible to climb.

Time blocking acts as your guide through this daunting terrain. By breaking down the large project into smaller, time-blocked tasks, you create a step-by-step pathway toward completion.

4. It helps you follow through on your goals & counteracts perfectionism

Fuzzy timelines are a perfectionist’s worst enemy. There’s always something to be tweaked and improved. It can be difficult to know when an open-ended project is finished, especially if you are aiming for perfection.

In addition, researchers Dr. Todd Rogers and Dr. Katherine L. Milkman review several studies supporting the idea that “concrete plans help people follow through on their intentions.”

From following an exercise regimen to scheduling a flu shot, people were more likely to act on their intentions when they wrote down a specific place, date, and time for the activity.

5. It makes you aware of how you spend your time

Most people are bad at time management. We are terrible at estimating how much time tasks will take, and we have a tendency to overcommit our future selves.

Time blocking forces you to confront your current priorities and commitments and get intentional about how you spend your finite time. For each new commitment you let into your life, you’re forced to find physical space on your calendar.

As a result, the opportunity cost of saying “yes” becomes more concrete, and it becomes much easier to say “no”.

🏆 How can time blocking be most useful for freelancers?

Your time is literally money.

So if time blocking made more of it for you, wouldn’t that mean more money?

Let’s do the math.

Say you charge $50/hour for your services.

Because you started time blocking, you’re now able now to finish work ~10% faster.

Work that would’ve taken 40 hours, now takes 36 hours.

~10% more time over the span of a year gives you ~174 additional hours!

Say you put those additional ~174 hours towards new projects.

You could reasonably expect an additional $8,700 in revenue per year.

• Before: 2080 x $50/hour = $104,000
• After: 2254 x $50/hour= $112,700

And if you remember Cal Newport’s quote from above…

“A 40-hour time-blocked work week, I estimate, produces the same amount of output as a 60+ hour work week pursued without structure.”

A less humble projection is more like 4-5x an additional $8,700/year (~$43,500 from time-blocking)!

📣 Testimonials from Beta Users and Early Customers

📦 What else is included in this Bundle?

CRM Dashboard (Est Value = $18)

What it does: The CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Dashboard within the Time Blocking - Freelance Notion Bindle serves as a central hub for managing and nurturing your client relationships. You'll have quick access to client details, project statuses, invoice status, and contacts.

Better with Time Blocking: When combined with time blocking, the CRM Dashboard becomes even more potent. You can allocate specific blocks of time for client interactions, follow-ups, and outreach, ensuring you consistently nurture these relationships.

Invoice Generator (Est Value = $15)

What it does: The Invoice Generator within the Time Blocking - Freelance Notion Bundle is a tool designed to seamlessly create invoices for clients/projects. It automatically inputs the hours or time blocks you've spent on a specific project, auto-calculating the total based on your set rates, and generating a professional invoice ready for sending.

Better with Time Blocking: The true magic emerges when you integrate the Invoice Generator with your time blocking approach. Your dedicated time blocks serve as a precise log of hours spent on projects. When it's time to bill, you don't need to sift through various tools or manual logs. Simply transfer the time data from your time blocking dashboard to the Invoice Generator, and you're moments away from having a complete invoice.

Habit & Mood Tracker (Est Value = $17)

What it does: Included within the Time Blocking - Freelance Notion Bundle, the Habit & Mood Tracker is designed to monitor and assess your personal well-being. It provides a space for you to record daily habits, such as exercise or meditation, alongside indicators of your mood and emotional state.

Better with Time Blocking: When paired with time blocking, the Habit & Mood Tracker elevates its functionality. As you block out periods for work, you can also strategically allocate blocks dedicated to habits that enhance well-being. By observing how these blocks correlate with mood shifts, you gain actionable insights. For instance, if you notice a consistent positive mood on days you've allocated time for a morning run, you're better informed to prioritize that habit.

Integrations with Google & Outlook Calendar (Est Value = $7)

What it does: The Time Blocking - Freelance Notion Bundle offers seamless integration with both Google and Outlook Calendars. By pulling in events and commitments from these external calendars, the main time blocking dashboard becomes a single source of truth, encompassing both work and personal commitments.

Better with Time Blocking: When coupled with the time blocking methodology, this integration feature becomes especially valuable. As you allocate specific blocks for tasks, projects, or personal commitments, the integration ensures that no external events from Google or Outlook overlap.

Surprise Bonus Gift 🎁 (Est Value = $10)

Unlock a Surprise Bonus Gift 🎁 with your Time Blocking - Freelance Notion Bundle purchase! Dive into a collection of specially designed "digital stickers" crafted with ADHD in mind. These aren't just any stickers; they're ADHD Focus Boosters, designed to keep you engaged, mitigate distractions, and make task completion more enjoyable.

10+ Tutorial Videos

The 10+ Tutorial Videos provide users with step-by-step guidance on maximizing the benefits of the Time Blocking - Freelance Notion template. These tutorials offer clear visual demonstrations, ensuring users can quickly grasp and implement the features effectively.

24/7 Support

Never feel lost or stuck with the 24/7 support feature. Whether you have questions, face issues, or need guidance on maximizing time blocking, I'm here to assist you anytime. Leveraging my 7+ years of freelancing experience, I'm also available for business consultations, ensuring you're not just using the tool efficiently but also thriving in your freelance journey. Get real-time expert advice whenever you need it!

Supercharge your time and freelance business today! ⚡️