Let’s say you have to file your taxes in a month. Rather than waiting until the last minute and realizing that there’s all sorts of stuff that you didn’t take into account and then stressing out about it, break it down into time-boxing sessions. For example: Sessions 1–2: Sun., 8:30–9:00 p.m.—Gather materials. Sessions 3–6: Mon., Wed., Sun., 8:30–9:00 p.m.—Compile materials into spreadsheet. Session 7: Tues., 8:30–9:00 p.m.—Wrap up and submit files. Session 8: Thurs. (last day), 8:30–9:00 p.m.—Provide any additional info.
