In training, we can do “task priority” or “time priority” work.
In “task priority,” we do a certain “task” until it’s done. For example, run for 5 kilometres.
In “time priority,” we work for a certain amount of time. For example, run as far as you can in 20 minutes.
In the physical domain, there is a real art in learning to effectively manage time priority efforts. This is mostly because we are trying to manage our resources (energy) and at the beginning, we have a hard time learning to pace this.
With our work though, it is the opposite. With work, we have a hard time comprehending how long something might take.
We also don’t really have to manage our resources as strictly.
This generally makes “time priority” work arrangements superior. Work for a set amount of time, then rest.
We know we can work for a certain period of time, distraction free. We don’t need to even know how long the task will ultimately take, we just know we can work with impeccability for that period.
Then we can get up, walk around and move and do it again.
This is also known as “time blocking.”
There are a lot of different variations of time blocking but from an attention, postural, health, movement, output and sense of satisfaction perspective, they are likely all superior to not having blocks.
*I apologise for yesterday’s double post! The first of it’s kind. One of them was a draft and it slipped through*
Also if you missed Monday’s Blog Post Wrap Up, here it is.
