How to Use the Visual Hourly Time-Blocking Day Planner
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Select a time slot from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
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Assign a task title and category color (Deep Work, Meeting, Admin, Health).
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View your day's balance breakdown and copy the schedule.
Practical Example & Use Case
Blocking 9:00–11:30 AM for Deep Work coding, 1:00–2:00 PM for client sync, and 4:00–5:00 PM for inbox zero.
Technical Notes & Limitations
Schedules are stored locally in browser storage for instant reload.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is time-blocking?
A productivity method popularized by Cal Newport where every hour of your day is dedicated to a specific block of tasks.
Why is it better than a to-do list?
A to-do list tells you what to do; time-blocking decides *when* you will do it, preventing over-commitment.