New task
Start with a verb and a clear result.
How to write and plan tasks well
Capture everything, fast
More than 2 minutes? Into Daybook right away. Less than 2 minutes? Do it now. Your head is for thinking, not storing.
Write the next physical action
Not "Report" but "Draft section 2 of the Q4 report". Verb + object + result, and fill in Done when… so the finish line is obvious.
Prioritize with the Eisenhower matrix
Time-block, don't just list
A task with a date and a start time gets done far more often. Add ~25% buffer to estimates. Deep-focus work goes into your best-energy hours; batch admin into one block.
Daily rhythm (10 min)
Evening: pick tomorrow's 1–3 most important tasks. Morning: check the calendar and protect focus blocks. Leave ~30% of the day unplanned.
Weekly review (Friday, 30 min)
Tick off what's done, reschedule what slipped, clear the "Later" pile, and block next week's "Schedule" tasks first.