Planning Techniques - Clixaremyxan Methods

Time Blocking Method

Time blocking is the practice of dividing your day into dedicated segments, each assigned to a specific type of work or activity. Unlike rigid scheduling, creative time blocking respects the fluid nature of creative work while providing structure.

The key is to block time by work type rather than specific tasks. Create blocks for deep creative work, administrative tasks, client communication, and personal time. This prevents the mental fatigue that comes from constant context switching.

Identify Your Work Types

List all the different types of work you do regularly, from creative production to emails to meetings.

Map Your Energy

Determine when during the day you naturally have the most energy for focused creative work.

Create Your Blocks

Assign your most demanding creative work to your peak energy times, and routine tasks to lower energy periods.

Pro Tip

Leave 20% of your time unscheduled for unexpected inspiration or urgent tasks that arise.

Planning notebook with time blocking schedule

Energy Mapping

Energy mapping is about understanding and leveraging your natural energy fluctuations throughout the day. Most creative professionals have specific times when they feel most alert, focused, and creatively capable.

Track your energy levels for a week, noting when you feel most creative, when you experience slumps, and when you're best suited for different types of work. Use this data to structure your ideal day.

Peak Energy

Reserve for your most challenging creative work, problem-solving, and strategic thinking.

Medium Energy

Perfect for collaborative work, client calls, revisions, and project planning.

Low Energy

Use for administrative tasks, organizing files, responding to emails, and routine maintenance.

Project Chunking Strategy

Large creative projects can feel overwhelming and lead to procrastination. Project chunking breaks intimidating work into manageable, actionable pieces that fit naturally into your daily schedule.

Define the Outcome

Clearly articulate what the finished project looks like and what success means for this specific work.

Break It Down

Divide the project into major phases or milestones, then break each phase into smaller tasks.

Estimate Time

Assign realistic time estimates to each chunk, always adding buffer time for creative work.

Schedule Chunks

Place chunks into your calendar based on deadlines, dependencies, and your energy patterns.

Intention Setting Practice

Starting your day with clear intentions can help change reactive behavior into purposeful action. This practice takes just five minutes and can support better decision-making throughout the day.

Each morning, before checking email or messages, write down your top three intentions for the day. These aren't just tasks but outcomes you want to achieve or ways you want to feel about your work.

What do I want to accomplish today?
What's the most important use of my creative energy?
How do I want to feel at the end of the day?
What will I say no to in order to protect my priorities?

Intention without action is just a wish. Action without intention is just busyness.

Planning Principle

Implementation Guide

Week 1: Observe

Don't change anything yet. Simply track your current patterns, energy levels, and how you naturally spend your time. Notice what works and what doesn't.

Week 2: Experiment

Choose one technique that resonates with you and test it. Adjust as needed based on what you learn about your work style.

Week 3: Refine

Make adjustments based on your experience. What worked? What felt forced? Customize the approach to fit your reality.

Week 4: Integrate

Add a second technique if the first is working well. Build your personal system combining elements that support your best work.

Planning Techniques for Creatives