Why You Should Plan your Day
Imagine you open your laptop ready to begin working.
You start answering emails, rearranging your desk and doing a lot of busy work. 2 hours in you’ve got no real work done.
Having a Need to Make a Plan
There are a lot of reasons why you might be struggling with planning. Such as the cognitive deficiency of understanding time or an episodic grasp of reality.
The big one we’re going to focus on today is… drumroll… Having a need to make a plan.
But first - What is a cognitive function?
Cognitive functions are the things that make up thinking. That’s right, thinking is not one big thing but made up of 28 parts called cognitive functions.
The cognitive function of having to need a make a plan is just like it sounds - understanding the value in WHY you should plan.
Mental Operations
This cognitive functions in NOT about making the plan - that’s a mental operation.
Mental operations are when we take a whole bunch of cognitive functions together to do the actual task we are doing - so in this case, making the plan and following it through.
In future episodes we’ll go deeper on mental operations and how to plan your day effectively.
But none of that is going to work if your brain doesn’t understand why you should make a plan.
Why Should You Make a Plan?
So, let me ask you, why should you make a plan?
What are the benefits?
Stop for a moment and write down a few answers.
Here are a few reasons I came up with-
Benefits of Making a Plan:
- You stay focused because you know what to do.
- It makes your day easier as you know what’s coming on next.
- You don’t waste time on not important things (like in the example we gave in the beginning.)
- Your brain calms down because it knows what is coming up.
- You prioritize better and rearrange your schedule so you’re doing it the most efficient way possible.
- You’ll be motivated as you see things get done. It makes you accountable and helps keep you on track.
- You will be able to see the big picture and identify what’s helping/stopping you from accomplishing your goals.
What are the reasons you came up with?
DM on Instagram, I’d love to hear them!
Now your brain has to see it to believe it.
So you’ve got to start practicing it.
Your Challenge
Your challenge this week is to try planning. Just try planning. Start showing your brain the benefits of planning.
If you're finding it difficult to plan, don’t worry I’ve got you!
Next week we’re going to discuss how to plan your day based on how your brain works.
You’ve got this!
Hi, I'm ST,
Just like you, I want to be more efficient and effective.
Most entrepreneurs want to grow their business but already got a lot of stress.
At LifePix University we help you rewire your brain to become more efficient and effective while experiencing more inner peace.
Learn more here.
Your Essential Guide
to Cognitive Functions
This guide will give you all you need to start improving your cognitive functions. Learn what all 28 thinking skills are, how they apply to you and what you can do today to begin improving them.
Cognitive Functions Assessment
Thinking is not one big thing. Thinking is made up of 28 parts, called cognitive functions.
Take the FREE assessment to see where each of your cognitive functions are currently at.
We're on for 1M downloads
By the end of 2025
Can you help us reach our goal?
Share this podcast with someone you love!
Why You Should Plan your Day
Imagine you open your laptop ready to begin working.
You start answering emails, rearranging your desk and doing a lot of busy work. 2 hours in you’ve got no real work done.
Having a Need to Make a Plan
There are a lot of reasons why you might be struggling with planning. Such as the cognitive deficiency of understanding time or an episodic grasp of reality.
The big one we’re going to focus on today is… drumroll… Having a need to make a plan.
But first - What is a cognitive function?
Cognitive functions are the things that make up thinking. That’s right, thinking is not one big thing but made up of 28 parts called cognitive functions.
The cognitive function of having to need a make a plan is just like it sounds - understanding the value in WHY you should plan.
Mental Operations
This cognitive functions in NOT about making the plan - that’s a mental operation.
Mental operations are when we take a whole bunch of cognitive functions together to do the actual task we are doing - so in this case, making the plan and following it through.
In future episodes we’ll go deeper on mental operations and how to plan your day effectively.
But none of that is going to work if your brain doesn’t understand why you should make a plan.
Why Should You Make a Plan?
So, let me ask you, why should you make a plan?
What are the benefits?
Stop for a moment and write down a few answers.
Here are a few reasons I came up with-
Benefits of Making a Plan:
- You stay focused because you know what to do.
- It makes your day easier as you know what’s coming on next.
- You don’t waste time on not important things (like in the example we gave in the beginning.)
- Your brain calms down because it knows what is coming up.
- You prioritize better and rearrange your schedule so you’re doing it the most efficient way possible.
- You’ll be motivated as you see things get done. It makes you accountable and helps keep you on track.
- You will be able to see the big picture and identify what’s helping/stopping you from accomplishing your goals.
What are the reasons you came up with?
DM on Instagram, I’d love to hear them!
Now your brain has to see it to believe it.
So you’ve got to start practicing it.
Your Challenge
Your challenge this week is to try planning. Just try planning. Start showing your brain the benefits of planning.
If you're finding it difficult to plan, don’t worry I’ve got you!
Next week we’re going to discuss how to plan your day based on how your brain works.
You’ve got this!
Hi, I'm ST,
Just like you, I want to be more efficient and effective.
Most entrepreneurs want to grow their business but already got a lot of stress.
At LifePix University we help you rewire your brain to become more efficient and effective while experiencing more inner peace.
Learn more here.
Your Essential Guide
to Cognitive Functions
This guide will give you all you need to start improving your cognitive functions. Learn what all 28 thinking skills are, how they apply to you and what you can do today to begin improving them.
Cognitive Functions Assessment
Thinking is not one big thing. Thinking is made up of 28 parts, called cognitive functions.
Take the FREE assessment to see where each of your cognitive functions are currently at.
We're on for 1M downloads
By the end of 2025
Can you help us reach our goal?
Share this podcast with someone you love!
