[begemotz]

The overall method is very similar to what I use - at its core, it is simply a combination of an Eisenhower matrix and the Ivy Lee method.

The only thing that I must add is explicitly listing 'strategic reserve' time as an 'important' task - otherwise "triaging" can have you focusing solely on short-term priorities (e.g. "emergencies") and never giving you the space and time to consider the larger picture.

[mgaudin]

You are absolutely right—I should keep some slots for higher-level items, like the week's objectives or even longer-term goals. This is something I'm actually struggling with right now, so thanks for the tip!

As for the Ivy Lee method, I'm not familiar with it, but I'll definitely check it out!