Time-Block Planner

Overview

The Time-Block Planner is a physical daily planner created by Cal Newport specifically designed to support deep work practices through structured time blocking, metric tracking, and shutdown rituals.

Features

Daily Pages

• Time-Block Grid: Pre-formatted grid for planning every minute of your workday
• Work Day Columns: Space to plan work activities in hourly blocks
• Deep Work Tracking: Dedicated section to record hours of deep work completed
• Shutdown Ritual: Checkbox and space for end-of-day shutdown completion
• Notes Section: Area for capturing ideas and reflections

Planning Methodology

• Minute-by-Minute Planning: Assign every minute of workday to specific activity
• Flexibility: Built-in space for replanning when schedule changes
• Metric Tracking: Track deep work hours to monitor productivity trends
• Reflection: Weekly review pages to analyze what worked and what didn't

Design Features

• Quarterly format (13 weeks per planner)
• High-quality paper suitable for pen and pencil
• Lay-flat binding for easy writing
• Compact size for portability

Pricing

Approximately $25-30 per quarterly planner (13 weeks). Annual subscription available for $90-100 with automatic quarterly shipments.