Time batching is a productivity technique where you group similar tasks that require a similar amount of time and complete them all at once during a dedicated time period. For example, instead of checking your email every time a new message comes in, you would set aside a specific time block during the day to respond to all of your emails at once.
By batching tasks together, you can minimize the amount of time and mental effort needed to switch between different tasks and increase your overall efficiency and productivity. Additionally, time batching can help you prioritize your tasks and create a more structured schedule for your day.
Time batching can be applied to a variety of tasks, such as answering emails, making phone calls, writing blog posts, or conducting research. The key is to group together tasks that require similar levels of focus and effort, and to dedicate a specific time block to completing them all at once.
NOTE FROM AMY PORTFIELD, Batching Brilliance
Easy Batch Areas
Writing
- Blog Posts
- Video Scripts
- Podcast outlines
- Podcast show notes
- Lead magnet copy
- Email newsletter to subscribers with weekly content
- Social media posts
- Digital course outlines
- Digital course lessons
- Digital course pdf assets
Recording/Editing
- Podcast Episodes
- Video show episodes
Miscellaneous
- Email correspondence
- Customer Service
- Social media post scheduling
- Social media engagement
- Group coaching calls
SIX STEP PLAN
- PLAN
- BRAINSTORM
- OUTLINE
- RECORD/WRITE – 2 day for 6 episodes / write
- PRODUCTION – editing, show notes, social media posts, write and schedule emails, deliverables
- REVIEW – review everything before you publish