# Time blocking To achieve great results, you have to [[Make Time (book)]] for what matters to you. That is, time for your own goals. Time blocking is a key productivity technique that helps to do exactly that. It works by planning focus time in advance. Determining what you will do, when and for how long. The path to really productive days goes through planning and time blocking. The goal is not to overwork and burn out, but simply to bring clarity to your days and to determine yourself how you will spend your time. Without time blocking and scheduling, your time is at the mercy of others. [[If you don't fill your calendar yourself, someone else will do it for you]]. Use time blocking pre-allocate your time. Reserve your most precious moments to move forward with our own plans. Time blocking is used when defining an [[Ideal schedule for the day]] or an [[Ideal schedule for the week]]. ## Related - [[A calendar is like a template for your ideal day]] - [[Calendars help determine when you should have traction]]