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.
