The 18-Minute Daily Time Management Method
I. Morning Planning (5 minutes)
- Review today's schedule
- Identify 3 most important tasks
- Set completion times
- Assess potential obstacles
II. Execution Tracking (1 minute x 8 times)
- Quick hourly check
- Adjust priorities
- Record completion status
- Handle emergencies
III. Evening Review (5 minutes)
- Create vertical mind maps using VerticalMind
- Today's completed tasks
- Analysis of incomplete tasks
- Time usage efficiency
- Tomorrow's key tasks
IV. Implementation Guidelines
1. Fixed Time Slots
- 5 minutes before starting work
- 1 minute every hour during work
- 5 minutes before ending work
2. Recording Method
- Use VerticalMind software
- Vertical format for easy mobile viewing
- Add keyword tags
- Keep it simple and clear
3. Continuous Improvement
- Weekly review and summary
- Adjust time allocation
- Improve execution efficiency
- Establish long-term habits
V. Expected Results
- Improve time utilization
- Focus on important matters
- Create visual records
- Develop self-management skills
- Build good work habits
Achieve higher work efficiency and quality of life through a daily fixed investment of 18 minutes.