Daily Planner & Time-Blocking Protocol
Date: ______________________ · Energy (1–10): ____MIT 1 (90 min deep work before inbox)
MIT 2 (Core project deliverable)
MIT 3 (High-leverage follow-up)
| Time Slot | Primary Time Block / Scheduled Action | Block Type | Done | Notes / Interruptions & Capture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00–08:00 | Morning routine, hydration & daily MIT review (no inbox) | Routine | ☐ | |
| 08:00–09:30 | Deep Work Block 1: Ship MIT 1 deliverable | Deep Work | ☐ | Phone in another room |
| 09:30–10:00 | Ultradian recovery break, movement & coffee | Buffer | ☐ | |
| 10:00–11:30 | Deep Work Block 2: Advance MIT 2 milestone | Deep Work | ☐ | |
| 11:30–12:30 | Stand-up, client calls & collaborative decisions | Meetings | ☐ | |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch break & 15 min walk outside | Recovery | ☐ | |
| 13:30–15:00 | Execution Block 3: Complete MIT 3 & project reviews | Project | ☐ | |
| 15:00–16:00 | Cross-team reviews, 1:1s & stakeholder follow-ups | Meetings | ☐ | |
| 16:00–16:30 | Admin Batch: Inbox zero, Slack & 2 min quick wins | Admin Batch | ☐ | Single 30 min comms window |
| 16:30–17:00 | Evening Shutdown: Close open loops & set tomorrow’s Top 3 | Shutdown | ☐ | |
| 17:00–18:30 | Strength training / movement & transition off work | Health | ☐ | |
| 18:30–20:00 | Dinner, family & screen-free recovery | Personal | ☐ | |
| 20:00–21:30 | Reading (20 pages) & wind-down routine | Wind-Down | ☐ |
3 Daily Keystone Habits☐ 90 min Deep Work · ☐ Movement · ☐ Shutdown
2-Minute Admin Batch Queue
Evening Shutdown & Tomorrow’s MIT 1