This is part 4 of a series where I share my system for productivity. I am still on this journey and do not have it all figured out, nor do I do it all perfect.
I was first introduced to the idea of “The power of 90 days” through Jonathan Milligan
The idea of using the 90-day cycle is something that took root in my life. It was manageable and was one of the first times I took the managing of energy and time in my life seriously. It was a way of taking the big picture of the year and breaking it down into smaller steps.
Now each of my systems is interconnected. However, I find this one to be significant in moving to accomplish growth or productivity. In the next post, I will speak about my yearly system.
There are two components to it
- Review and establish
- At the end/Beginning of the quarter, I take a moment to pull away. This can range anywhere from a full to half day. In my full day slots, I add some extra personal/spiritual growth exercises.
- During this time, I review the past quarter. I ask did I reach the goals I set out to do. If I did not, why did I not and what needs to change. I look at what can I celebrate, and I hope to get better at sending thank you cards to those who helped me along the way.
- I also look at my task list and try to clean up my to-do list and prioritize it. I tend to have an ongoing list of task that some times are connected to larger goals or just the routine of my job/life
- Review my yearly goals and set my quarterly goals. I will pick 1-3 of my annual goals to work on during a particular quarter. Then I ask what 2-5 goals I need to reach to accomplish those yearly goals are.
Once I have my 90 days goals. I take them and write them on the inside of my planner and post on the wall in my office. For me, this serves as a reminder of what I need to have as the focus.
Allow for Pivot’s
Life has a way of not going how we thought or planned. Some times there is a need to make a pivot in a yearly goal or direction. By planning 90 days at a time, one is better positioned to estimate what needs and what can get done. Some times one needs to make a pivot. This is a great time to do that.
Check out the other post in the Series