Time Blocking

⏰ Time Blocking: Claim Your Day with Intention

Grab your journal and your The LOTUS Within book (https://www.amazon.com/LOTUS-Within-Purpose-Ignite-Passion/dp/B0DDRDXB89).

Do you ever feel like your day slips away in a blur of tasks and distractions? This week, let’s explore Time Blocking — a mindful way to design your day by dedicating specific chunks of time to the things that matter most.

Time Blocking invites you to schedule your day like a calendar, reserving focused blocks for work, rest, creativity, and everything in between — helping you maintain balance and reduce overwhelm.

⏰ What is Time Blocking?

Time Blocking is the practice of dividing your day into distinct segments or “blocks,” each dedicated to a specific activity or group of tasks. Instead of reacting to what feels urgent, you proactively choose when to do what.

This method allows you to honor your priorities, minimize multitasking, and build healthy boundaries around your time.

✨ Why This Matters

When your day feels chaotic, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s truly important. Time Blocking empowers women to take ownership of their schedules, reduce decision fatigue, and create space for focus and rest — all key to a balanced, intentional life.

🖋️ Journal Prompts for the Week

Use these prompts to deepen your understanding of how you use time and how Time Blocking can transform your daily rhythm:

1. What are the main activities or priorities I want to protect in my day?

2. When do I feel most focused and energized during the day?

3. What distractions or interruptions steal my time, and how can I block time around them?

4. How can I create blocks that include both productivity and self-care?

5. What would it feel like to plan my day in advance with clear time blocks?

Time Blocking isn’t about rigidity — it’s about creating gentle structure that supports your goals and well-being.

This week, experiment with claiming your time, one block at a time.

With presence and purpose,

Amelia Duran-Stanton

Author of The LOTUS Within