You have so much to do but so little time, and even the simplest tasks, like going for a walk, cant fit into your busy schedule. Users on TikTok claim theyve found a solution: time blocking.

For example, if you expect a task to take 30 minutes, block out 40-45 minutes to allow a little breathing room. When time is left over, take a quick break or accomplish a small, quick task.

Time blocking is the practice of planning your schedule for the day in advance by blocking every hour of your day for specific tasks and responsibilities. It's just like creating a to-do list, but ...

When considering time management techniques, time boxing and time blocking come up regularly. They might seem like the same thing, but they're not.