Your Ultimate Guide to Time Blocking in Tana | Step By Step Tutorial

Ev Chapman
September 23, 2024

I used to think time blocking was too restrictive and boring. But I've found a way to make it work for me that actually opens up more room for creativity.

In this video, I break down three different approaches to time blocking and how you can implement them in Tana:

1. Traditional hour-by-hour scheduling

2. "Maker blocking" with 4 flexible time blocks per day

3. Batch blocking for recurring task types

I'll walk you through how to set up each method step-by-step, including the exact searches and configurations to use in Tana.

Plus, I share my top tips for keeping time blocking flexible so it doesn't feel stifling.

Whether you're a manager, maker, or somewhere in between, there's a time blocking method that can work for you.

Click Below To Watch Your Ultimate Guide to Time Blocking in Tana | Step By Step Tutorial 👇

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:05 Traditional Timeblocking
04:54 Makers Timeblocking
13:32 Batch Block Method
18:54 Tips For Timeblocking
22:02 More Planning Resources

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