The Theme Day Method
Assign entire days to decision categories:
- Monday: Strategy and planning - Tuesday: Creation and building - Wednesday: Communication and meetings - Thursday: Analysis and optimization - Friday: Review and preparation
The Time Block Method
For those who can't dedicate full days:
Morning Blocks (Before lunch): - 8-9: Communication batch - 9-11: Deep work (no decisions) - 11-12: Administrative batch
Afternoon Blocks: - 1-3: Project work - 3-4: Communication batch - 4-5: Planning tomorrow
The Energy-Based Batching
Match batch types to your energy levels:
High Energy: Complex decisions requiring analysis - Financial planning - Strategic thinking - Creative problem-solving
Medium Energy: Routine but important - Email processing - Task scheduling - Standard workflows
Low Energy: Simple, repetitive decisions - Filing and organizing - Data entry - Routine responses