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Practical guides on time blocking, day planning, and building routines that survive real life.

A planned 30 minute block stretching into a two hour block on a timeline

September 17, 2026

Why your 30-minute task takes two hours (and how to plan around it)

Almost everyone underestimates task duration by half or more. It's called the planning fallacy, it happens even when you know about it, and the fix is buffers, not discipline. Here's how to plan for the planner you are, not the planner you wish you were.

August 5, 2026

One-time purchase vs subscription: the real cost of planning apps

Five years of Sunsama costs $1,200. Five years of Motion costs $1,140. A planner app that costs eight euros once. The subscription model for productivity apps has gotten quietly insane, and the five-year math is ugly.

A to-do list with eight items next to a clock showing only four hours left in the day

July 22, 2026

The problem with to-do lists (and what to do instead)

A to-do list counts tasks, not minutes. Eight items could be 40 minutes of work or 12 hours, and the list shows both the same way. Here's what to do instead.

Time Blokker and Structured app icons side by side

July 9, 2026

Time Blokker vs Structured: which day planner is right for you?

Both are visual day planners, but they're built for different people. I built Time Blokker, so I'll be honest about where Structured is the better pick.

A visual day planner showing colored time blocks on a phone screen

July 2, 2026

Time Blocking with ADHD: Why visual planning works

ADHD time blindness makes to-do lists and calendars feel broken. Visual time blocks help because you can see time, resize when you're wrong, and replan without the guilt.

A visual day planner with tasks sliding down to accommodate an unexpected call

June 24, 2026

Why your day plan breaks (and how to fix it)

Your day plan breaks because calendars are built for meetings, not tasks. Here's why rigid planning fails and how to build a day that absorbs disruptions instead of falling apart.

A day plan with tasks of varying lengths stacked through the morning and afternoon

June 18, 2026

Time Blocking for beginners: A simple start guide

Time blocking means giving every task a real slot in your day. Here's how to start without overcomplicating it, from someone who built a planning app and still keeps it simple.