Beginner level · Module 4: Remote Collaboration and Self-Management · Lesson 2 of 3
Self-Management and Scheduling
Plan work so deadlines are met without burnout.
In this lesson you will
- Plan a weekly routine
- Manage focus and deadlines
Key concepts
weekly planningtime blockingbuffersrest
The lesson
Plan each week: client work, finding new work, learning and admin.
Block focused time and add buffers before deadlines for revisions and surprises.
Rest matters; overwork leads to mistakes and missed deadlines.
Step by step
- List weekly tasks.
- Block time.
- Add buffers.
- Plan rest.
Practice activity
Write your weekly routine.
Expected result: A realistic routine with buffers.
Check your understanding
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Why add buffers before deadlines?
Show answer
For revisions and surprises.
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Name four kinds of weekly work.
Show answer
Client work, finding work, learning and admin.
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