The Power Of Schedule

William James, the famous psychologist, is noted for saying that habits and schedules are important because they “free our minds to advance to really interesting fields of action.” An article in The Guardian agreed by saying, “If you waste resources trying to decide when or where to work, you’ll impede your capacity to do the work.” And there are plenty of research studies on willpower and motivation to back up that statement

The Schedule is the System

During a conversation about writing, my friend Sarah Peck looked at me and said, “A lot of people never get around to writing because they are always wondering when they are going to write next.”

You could say the same thing about working out, starting a business, creating art, and building most habits. The schedule is the system that makes your goals a reality. If you don’t set a schedule for yourself, then your only option is to rely on motivation.
-If your workout doesn’t have a time when it usually occurs, then  each day you’ll wake up thinking, “I hope I feel motivated to  exercise today.”
-If your business doesn’t have a system for marketing, then you’ll  show up at work crossing your fingers that you’ll find a way to  get the word out (in addition to everything else you have to do).
-If you don’t have a time block to write every week, then you’ll  find yourself saying things like, “I just need to find the willpower  to do it.”
Stop waiting for motivation or inspiration to strike you and set a schedule for your habits. This is the difference between professionals and amateurs. Professionals set a schedule and stick to it. Amateurs wait until they feel inspired or motivated.