Block Time to Think — Not Just to Do
- Dr. Erin Anderson Williams
- Aug 20
- 1 min read
Most people’s calendars are crammed with meetings, deadlines, and tasks. But here’s the truth: doing without thinking leads to burnout and mediocre results.
Why It Works
Thinking time multiplies productivity. When you step back to reflect, you spot shortcuts, avoid mistakes, and make smarter choices.
It separates urgent from important. Instead of reacting to the noise, you prioritize what truly moves the needle.
Innovation happens in the pause. Your best ideas rarely come while you’re frantically crossing items off a list.
How to Do It:
Schedule a 30-60 minute block each week labeled "Thinking Time."
Protect it like any other meeting — no interruptions.
Use it to ask big picture questions: What's working? What's wasting energy? Where do I need to adjust?
Thinking time is the difference between running in circles and moving with purpose. Make space for it, and your work (and life) will follow suit.
About Dr. Erin & On Purpose Strategies and Solutions
Dr. Erin Anderson-Williams is a bold, multi-passionate educator, mentor, and entrepreneur devoted to helping ambitious professionals build the executive skills required to lead fulfilling lives - financially, relationally, and personally. Through her company On Purpose Strategies and Solution, she equips high-capacity leaders and teams with intentional strategies that bridge the gap between performance and purpose.
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