Master Calendar Blocking & Find More Time

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[@tubaafxal6102]

When she said this i felt it. "There are a lot of things that we wish we were doing but the most amount of time we have dedicated is in scrolling somebody else's social media feed to be a little bit jealous of the success that they have found in that particular area that you have not even tried to do. "♥️♥️

[@ToriRamsey]

Right? That was very blunt and I needed to hear it. Such a waste of time!

[@bloominghearts]

🙌🏻

[@madnessofmymind]

idk what all of you are following, but i'm not following anything to be jealous of.

[@username00009]

@@madnessofmymind maybe jealous is too strong of a word -- social media has a way of making us feel inadequate because we aren't doing ALL the things or we try them and are terrible (aka beginners who need to invest time and effort).

[@atiffanywinata]

I followed instructions from your first calendar blocking video. Been planning my life by the hour for about a year and a half. Within that time I aced a bunch of exams, did a lot of volunteer work, started a small online community and got into one of the most competitive dental schools in the country at 17 y.o (yes, in Indonesia you can do that). GAME CHANGER, thank you!

[@hyabhijeet]

Hey, that's great. Although, I'm late at the game but I'll try to learn this skill and change my life as well. Can you tell me, how do you start doing this?

[@hyabhijeet]

@Skarra Baines surething.

[@MariaNtalla]

What would be fun (for me, at least! 🙃) as a next calendar blocking video, would be to dive into that 9-5 mega block and look at ways of making the best use of that time. I feel that a lot of folks, particularly in corporate environments, have partial control of their work hours; as in, they have deliverables to work towards, but some freedom on how to use their time to get there-and definitely no shortage of meeting requests, interruptions, etc. It'd be interesting to hear how you'd approach this! PS: Love the new background! ❤️

[@LearningWithDrew]

I just did a whole calendar blocking revamp of my whole schedule this morning. I've been using calendar blocking since Amy's first video. Definitely will take some of these great tips as I go forward. Thanks so much.

[@nuria4179]

you have the perfect voice and attitude for a podcast

[@TheCrunchyCatholics]

Mom of four here and lately been feeling like I'm drowning and "getting nothing done". Now that I'm calendar blocking all I'm ACTUALLY doing, I feel I can breathe a little easier. Magical! Thank you Amy, you are such a gift!

[@ArianMozafari]

"You can always make more money, but time continues to leave your bank account of life, no matter what you do to try to stop it." This quote worths more than AMYllion!

[@imaginativecreativeyou8890]

I need to schedule in my calendar time to do relaxing activities such as reading doing yoga and journaling.

[@jennifercrews3175]

I’m excited about calendar blocking in time to work on my memory keeping. Making family vlogs and going through old childhood photographs and organizing them!

[@stefaniekroker8205]

I literally calendar blocked my whole life yesterday and today I found this video. I did everything explained in the video. Now I only have to DO the things on my calendar. I'm exited for life now!

[@jessiewilliams8012]

LOVE THIS VIDEO! I started calendar blocking when you posted an earlier video about it and I haven’t looked back! It seriously makes my days working from home so much more productive and actually enjoyable! I don’t feel nervous or out of control with my todo list and I now have a much better grasp on how long things take me! Thanks Amy!!

[@sophie918]

i’m a student, and as soon as i got my weekly appointments in, i started laughing hysterically for five minutes, because it made me realise how much of my time goes into school

[@ddlynn2011]

I definitely schedule everything. I schedule my week on Sundays but I also readjust every evening on actual times things take so better my routines. I use google calendar also and I even schedule family and personal time!

[@inkedamzel]

Love the new location! Can't wait for the house tour!

[@rokkenrobyn6462]

HOW DID YOU KNOW I NEEDED THIS SO DESPERATELY IN MY LIFE AHHH. Trying so hard to balance everything and blocking is the best, but fine tuning the process is tedious and I love watching even repetitive videos, updated videos about the same thing because it's like a skill, the more I take in the information the more I can learn, imitate, create. Thank you

[@janeeengland5006]

Would love to see how you block homemaking stuff (meal planning, housework, laundry).

[@angelafairbanks2704]

I am staff at a university, and all staff have been advised to work from home until the end of the semester...loving the support we are getting from Amy and other work+lifestyle youtubers. Excited to calendar block time for my university's online diversity and inclusion certificate!

[@iltc9734]

I enjoy every single one of your videos. The humour, energy, pragmatism, and professionalism. Lesson for today.... find a partner who will bring me wine. Good advice. Good to know....good to know..... oh oops, and of course the calendar blocking thing. When the calendar tries to get past me, I go high and right, drop my shoulder and hit hard, rewriting my schedule all over the calendar's face.... got it, got it.

[@jadedutka1024]

Every part of me wants to close that drawer. Great video as always x, giving it a share!

[@lize-leighvandyk5894]

I cannot believe I only came across your channel now, in 2023! I am so inspired! I love making lists, planning and organising (type-A personality). I have a question though... Isn't it a waste of time to schedule things you need to do, when you could use that time to get tasks done instead? I am asking because I take forever making lists that I don't even complete :(

[@skarlitrose4705]

As Ben Franklin said, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail” 😉

[@danielle7729]

Morning reading before the kids get up ❤ love your channel!

[@theretiredlife7185]

I love the snippet of your home you are showing us. Its beautiful.

[@rebeccasperring1747]

Wow! I've never been this early! Just managed to do a week of 5am wake ups which included writing, getting more water and a walk ! Thanks for helping me tweak my morning routine!

[@nicolesnyder9732]

Can’t wait to block for my student teaching time in the Fall!

[@bestgregoryever]

I love this video... and all your videos, for that matter. Thank you for taking the time to make such thoughtful (and fun-to-watch) videos that really add value. There's a lot of fluff on the internet, but your videos are helpful, validating and substantive. THANK YOU. ♥️

[@lufelipe78]

Thanks Amy, really valuable video!

[@shadyqaddoura3451]

One of the best videos I ever watched about time blocking, Thank you so much 🌹

[@Scoobylife]

I was telling my friend about your video and I rewatched it! Sooooo glad I did! It reminded me to re-work some things moving forward! Thanks for all of the encouragment!

[@mahmoudyounis3228]

Amy you are the best on calendar blocking ever , 💝 thanks it helped me a lot also liked "you can always make more money , but time continues to leave your bank account of life no matter you do to stop it" what i will add to my calendar is "Reading"

[@screwdriver116]

Thank you Amy! As you said this is the ultimate guide to calendar blocking! Before I was frustrated when I had to move things to a later time as I feel like I didn't do whatever I promised myself to do. But now I don't have that kind of feeling! Things happen and I just have to go with it as long as I control them! Thank you a million Amy! xoxo

[@rayneandchristine2262]

I am watching this while I am revamping my whole calendar.

[@bkzification]

The thing I am looking forward to calendar blocking the most is reading time! I find it so easy to get through the day without reading a single page of something other than social media. No more!

[@eurecAswifties]

I've always wanted to learn Chinese, and your tips to calendar block it is really helpful! I'm starting to see that I wasted many times for unnecessary things. Thank you, Amy! 💓

[@Backpackboss]

This was so helpful. Thanks!

[@jessejames4444]

I like the video, good explanation. Thank you!

[@momie82]

Hi Amy, I have been following you for a while now ( just never comment) and wanted to let you know I finished reading your book last month. It has made me more motivated and I have managed to do a lot of work the last few weeks.x

[@jennifersmith4295]

I really need a refresher on calendar blocking since I am online teaching with a family and dog at home!

[@kirstyfreeman2608]

Thanks Amy for this video. I have recently moved countries for my job and feel I have lost control of my time and have become less productive. This video has been a great reminder and motivated me to stop and make time for calendar blocking! Looking forward to being more productive and making the most of my precious time next week :)

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Why have I never used google calendar on my computer 🤯...also I’m very distracted (and excited) about the new space!

[@ritacymbalista6643]

I just came home from a business conference and I'm looking forward to time blocking new tasks that I want to accomplish from this convention. Such good information.

[@ayvanna7770]

love this thank you!

[@carolinaaleixo3412]

Oh, man! I needed this video!! I have been watching you talk about calendar blocking since ever, and I have done a pretty good job with my calendar. But I just got a new job, I'm back working away from home and I totally stopped checking my calendar lately LOL thanks for the reminder. And I loved the new place.

[@kathyhaase8661]

This video has been so helpful that I have watched it twice and now I downloaded it so I will always have it handy. I also just got your book in the mail and I am looking forward to reading it.

[@chesunshine1713]

AMY! Listen!... I've been watching you for years. I love you of course! But um... this is the best calendar blocking video you've made! Idk what you did this time if you explained it better or what. I've implemented alot of what you've taught me. But I finally feel like I can actually achieve this now. Thank you so much friend 😁

[@martarpsmaria]

Fantastic!!! I follow you from a long time and this is your best and not big video about Calendar Blocking!! Congrats!! :)

[@theretiredlife7185]

Thank you for the video Amy. Im down to the last 6 months of corporate life. I really need to get two calendar blocks set out. One overarching one, and one for in the office. Your download will be laminated and carried everywhere.

[@saxophonelavanya2064]

This is the most important thing I needed. Thank you very much for this inspiring video. 👍😊

[@sarahlueck1732]

Love the new set up! I’m trying so hard to incorporate calendar blocking but only some aspects of it work for me. I find myself being accountable to some tasks and not to others. Maybe it’s the kind of task or the time placement? Who knows! Hope everything is going well in your new home. Your skin looks phenomenal!!!

[@Mama_River]

Missed you Amy! Glad you're back. Would love a new office tour ASAP ❤️

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

Ooh! Ooh! You're in your New place!! Lovely!!

[@anamelchor3648]

Hello Amy! this is the first time I watch your video and I don't leave comments on videos unless I see value to be honest. I absolutely love your video and wanted to leave you a comment. Keep up the good work, I'm suscribed and notifications are on. Thank you so much for making this video it has been a life changing to hanging my time in business, home, personal, etc..

[@tomesandtequila]

Next week is my last week of my crappy 9 to 5 job!! I'm looking forward to scheduling some serious writing and video making on my calendar.

[@thefrancophilereader8943]

I'm loving the Stoicism of that Tweet about taking things away from you rather than your situation. Also, I totally agree with your goal to learn French and write a French cookbook :)

[@eleanorshaw8005]

Hey Amy love your vids wishing you success in your new house!! 😀

[@kelleyfluharty8053]

I love the new space in your house! Congratulations!

[@Puglifemama101]

Love the yellow dress in your intro . You look so beautiful in it . And always ! 🌺⭐️

[@ErickHoxter]

I just want to say thank you for this video.

[@hootiesp621]

I needed this video🙊🙉🙈 because of corona kids will be at home for 2 week and I'm going to be emaild with school work and what they need to do in that time ... Also I need to study for my drivers licence and Having a 5 month old baby ...yap this is going to be funnnnnn 🤔🤔 But this video will going to help me be better at time managment so I can do everything that I need to Thank You 😘🤗🤗👏🍷

[@SaraMitchell09]

I need to get back to calendar blocking and actually follow it 😊 One thing I look forward to making time for us my personal development work with Natalie Bacon and journaling.

[@milliondollarlady]

Love how informative and helpful this video is! Thanks for sharing!

[@MarielaMerino]

Oo video in your new space! Also love how you explain calendar blocking the Type A of me loves doing this 😅

[@eastcoast4233]

Really useful. Can you return to tasks and to do lists in particular please? My list is so long!

[@paulapatarroyoovalle8261]

OMG your new office is gorgeous

[@tarynpulver9251]

I’m about to be a grad student while also working 20-30 hours a week. I want to take this seriously. I’ve done some research on going totally digital but you’re my favorite so I’d REALLY love to hear YOUR perspective on digital vs paper. Please please!!! 💛

[@sallyrose4044]

wooahh an update on calendar blocking vid, love

[@bloominghearts]

YASSSS🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Can’t get enough of these!🥳

[@jkplester8917]

The glass "half full" or "half empty" thing always drove me nuts as a kid... because, in my mind, there was a question that came first (despite being an obliger and not a questioner) "did you fill it up or pour some out?..." because if you're filling it up, it's half full and if you're pouring it out, it's half empty. :) But that's just how my brain works... and it's also why I was thrilled to learn how to "reframe" a situation - because then, even if you're pouring stuff out of the glass, it can still be a positive thing!

[@aprildawnsunshine4326]

Something I'm rapidly learning as a mom that when I say is gonna be so obvious but took me years to realize: plan tasks that can be interrupted (like cleaning up) while kids are home/awake and the rest when you have help or they aren't under foot. I still get mad sometimes at the barging in to tell me something random (which happened while writing this 🤦🏻‍♀️) but I'm getting alot more of the high attention tasks done. My kids are 6yo and 13yo jsyk.

[@christsavesreadromans1096]

Join the Catholic Church, Jesus is the truth!

[@LadyJennivieve]

Thanks Amy. I needed this reminder.

[@MsAFS1]

Hi, just found your video. My boss mentioned calendar blocking and i had NOOOOOO idea what he was talking about. Not a good feeling!!!! Thank you for this video but where's the print-out .... how do you actually calendar block? what calendar do you use?

[@joanie9395]

I look forward to dedicating a bit more of my time on relaxing in general since I have two jobs now :)

[@rosedewittbukater5763]

Amy, i always love watching your videos. Thank you so much for doing this work and having your shit together so you can teach people like me how to have my shit together

[@AdrianaRodriguezphd]

I looked at how the weather will be this weekend and rescheduled stuff in my calendar to Saturday so I can go for a hike tomorrow afternoon. Need a break from dissertation writing and the COVID19!

[@jamieb3471]

I really enjoy her advice, My work is unpredictable, I have father who's keeps making plans and moving them. Sometimes I get stressed and end up just going back into old habits and not going towards what I actually want. I feel I am falling off track... any advice? or suggestions?

[@hanacourtney7225]

This is brilliant thank you. The only thing though is I don’t have a fixed work schedule ( I work in hospitality ) so everything is never planned out. I always feel so stressed out because I can never plan. I get my rota one day before the following week so you can understand my frustration lol. Help!

[@ioanao.6028]

Thank you for these tips! I like the new environment!

[@brittanypirl7865]

Love love love! A couple of questions: 1. I need to know where you got the straw for your coffee cup 2. So at my work, we use outlook for our email system and it comes with a calendar feature. Would you recommend using this calendar or my personal google calendar for calendar blocking?

[@kinga6606]

Another great video !

[@TashPalmer]

So I love calendar blocking, but my issue is discipline. What are ways I can help myself stick to my calendar when I have no reproductions to get some tasks done? Obviously I am letting myself down and I want to improve that, but I am not sure how. I feel like I can write out a productive daily schedule, but need to know how to keep myself on track. Thank you and awesome video 💕

[@naureenr.s.4065]

Hey Tash, maybe start with blocking time for work that has repercussions if you don't do the work. Also if something doesn't have repercussion, then don't do them, and don't put them in your calender

[@actually_kira]

What I'm excited about? Planning in reading time for the book "The happiness Hypothesis"! Gosh, I totally wish I was doing it right now!! But first sleep and no extra episode of Netflix ;)

[@_Simnesia_]

New subscriber! 😊 Found you through Abby Lawson and I'm so glad I did. Great video! So many useful tips which I'll be implementing. Just what I needed right now!

[@ScheduleU]

Looking forward to bringing my auto-scheduler back into sync with my life. It fell out when I hosted a big event last week.

[@MasterBlogging]

Thanks for one more helpful video, Amy! 🙂

[@seriahalexus]

Great video Amy!!

[@sarahmorthland4019]

Yaass, I'm so excited for this video!! I love your inspiration and advice!

[@SaraMakesArt]

"Time is leaving your bank account of life no matter what you do to hold on to it."

[@tiarayong5377]

Organizing my desk area.

[@Pinceloaf]

Love this topic. Love your insights. More of this anytime!

[@aijemcarillo1426]

“ set those boundaries and people are gonna be okay with that. if not, find better people “ :>

[@madisonb0315]

Amy this video rocks!!! Thank you!!

[@sunnyrivero7343]

Any tips for when you sleep in and your calendar is messed up from the jump?

[@anna-liisa]

Hey, Amy. Thank you so much for another inspiring video. I am looking forward to Saturday when I am going on a photo tour with a professional photographer in Berlin. I had a dream about doing it and all of a sudden I got an invitation to join the tour for free. Isn`t it amazing? I would add that although I don`t judge you with the wine - I value my time so much that I can`t waste it on alcohol. Again, no judgment! Thank you for doing what you do, watching your videos is my Netflix!

[@sairabookish]

This was an amazing video everything in one place.

[@sarahrettell88]

Ahhh!!! I’ve been wanting you to do this video AND it’s the 1st at your new place! Sweeet Perfect #Productivity

[@delsajoseph]

Yasss... Notification squad

[@adultingyoumissedonskipday]

I love your new space, bright and open. Hope you are loving your new house.

[@flowers-ry5uw]

I definitely need to start implementing this to my life!!

[@jennnova1427]

I get so crazy about making sure I’m on time I feel like this would stress me out wayyy more

[@designerannaplay7160]

12:41 Congrates for having a new habitat. 💁🏽‍♀️😇⏰

[@shannonschlivert4441]

I have a dilemma in calendar blocking that I'd love your input on! I am a HUGE fan of it and have been doing it for years. I've been trying to convince my very very busy boyfriend to try it out as a way to feel less overwhelmed and in a jumble all the time. HOWEVER....he has a job where sometimes he will work until 6pm and others he won't be done until midnight and he has no idea what it will be until it's happening. How would you recommend scheduling that on a calendar?