5 Components for Your Ideal Day Have you ever felt pressure to structure your day the same way as someone else? Maybe you’ve heard contradicting productivity information that confused you. For example, it seems like everyone talks about being a “morning person,” but if you’re a night owl, what do you do about that? Regardless of your past challenges with being productive, you can try this simple strategy for creating an ideal day that works for you. Years ago, when I started my first business, I struggled with how to structure my days. I tried many different productivity methods, including daily planners, productivity apps, books, and various other systems to increase my productivity. While many of the methods were somewhat helpful, I always struggled. Of course, that doesn’t mean these things don’t work for anyone… they just weren’t the right fit for me. What are the 5 components? After much trial and error over the years, I learned the five core components that must fit into my schedule in order to lead a productive and happy life. And I learned how to use them in what I call my own “ideal day framework” so I have good days more often. For example, if all you ever did was work and you never saw family, friends and other people you love, you would most likely become very unhappy. All of your hard work would be pointless without relationships, right? I think it was Dave Ramsey who said, “If you don’t make time to change the oil in your car, then you’ll have to make time to change the engine.” And life works the same way. For example, if you don’t make time for your spouse, you may end up having to “make time” to get divorced. Everyone must do five things on a regular basis to stay productive, happy and fulfilled.
When you create a framework for your ideal day, you can use it to divide your time wisely and intentionally, and you’ll have time for everything in your life that is important to you.
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