Comments on: The Importance of Buffers

By: 3 Ways to Overcome Inertia

3 Ways to Overcome Inertia — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:01:59 +0000

[...] I’ve gotten caught up in perfectionism, procrastination, fear (of both failure and success), over-planning and analysis paralysis (to name just a few of the mental obstacles that can get in the way of [...]

By: Why You Need More Buffers In Your Schedule [Time Management] | Peer Marketing Group

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:23:23 +0000

[...] know you need to calm down and take a look around? Offer up your own buffer setups in the comments. The Importance of Buffers [...]

By: Buffers in Your Schedule Make Life Easier | Lawyerist

Buffers in Your Schedule Make Life Easier | Lawyerist — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:01:14 +0000

[...] by Randall Ryder on February 13, 2010 Welcome to Lawyerist! If you like what you see, subscribe to Lawyerist for regular updates.The worst days are the ones where you run around like a madman, going from one meeting to another with no breaks. Although it may look nice on your calendar to have no “empty spaces” in between events, buffers can help make life a lot less stressful. [...]

By: hendra

hendra — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:03:45 +0000

hey, my problem is same with you. to many task on to do at one time. we are not lazy, we have same think to do but we can accomplice all the task that had been set up. maybe the problem is we not really understand our capacity (how much exactly task can be done in one time). i think buffer is great idea because with it we can simply crate a plan to tackle the task.

hehehe, sory for my English.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:59:34 +0000

This is so true. In this last year at work, my workload increased. To combat the additional workload, I did what any sensible person would do; I created "To Do" lists and allocated time for each task into my daily calendar.

However, I quickly discovered that problems would surface or a task would take longer than anticipated, and my whole schedule would be off. What's more, I'd begin to lose momentum. I was setting myself up for failure.

I then started limiting myself to fewer tasks per day, effectively creating larger buffers between each. This allowed more time for each project. It also allowed time for those "emergency" meetings that would come up.

I grew up in a military family, and was taught to work hard. Resting was for the sick. Creating buffers in my day initially felt (and sometimes still does feel) like I'm being lazy or not working hard enough. But the proof is in the pudding. I'm getting things done!

By: In addition to Transition Time, apparently you need Buffer Time | Richard Yoo's Weblog

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:24:37 +0000

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By: Friday’s Bits and Bytes « The Waki Librarian

Friday’s Bits and Bytes « The Waki Librarian — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:34:21 +0000

[...] ask for help. But in the spirit of trying to improve, I checked out this post at WebWorkerDaily on the importance of creating buffers in your day and week. I quite like this idea and will try implementing it. I already create buffers [...]

By: Time Buffers « JWHibner's Blog

Time Buffers « JWHibner's Blog — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:13:53 +0000

[...] time during your day to transition and process between meetings, tasks, etc. Worth the read. The Importance of Buffers enjoy! [...]

By: charleshbaker

charleshbaker — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:44:53 +0000

I do my work in Pomodoro fashion which builds in a 5 minute “buffer” after every 25 minutes of focused worked. After 4 Pomodoros I take a longer 10-15 break. http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/ . I guess this is a specialized form or subset of your general buffer idea.

By: Why You Need More Buffers In Your Schedule | Lifehacker Australia

Why You Need More Buffers In Your Schedule | Lifehacker Australia — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:40:50 +0000

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