Look back: Where My Time Goes
A reality check. Log what actually happened with your time and energy, day by day. No judging, no fixing yet. Just notice.
Use it for: Mile Marker #3, Question 1
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Where My Time Goes
Look back: an honest log of where your time and energy actually go.
Before you can plan your time well, you need an honest picture of where it's actually going: not the week you meant to have, but the one you really had.
This tracker is a reality check. For each day, jot down what you actually did in the morning, afternoon, and evening, and how your energy felt. It takes a few minutes at the end of the day. Nobody grades this log, and there are no wrong answers.
Pathfinder Tip
Start today. Aim for a full week. If your Mile Marker is due sooner, log as many days as you can. Even three honest days will show you something.
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Look ahead: My Week at a Glance
A plan. Use what you learned from looking back to map your priorities into the week ahead.
Use it for: Mile Marker #3, Question 3
How to log honestly
- Write what happened, not what you planned. "Meant to study, ended up on my phone" is more useful than "study."
- Keep it short. A few words per block is plenty: "work shift," "class, then errands," "TV and scrolling."
- Check your energy. Low, OK, or high. This is how you'll find your best hours.
- Log it the same day. By tomorrow, you'll remember the day you meant to have.
Look ahead
Lesson 3.3 names common time-wasters. Lesson 3.5 explains energy.
Fill in your log
Your entries save in this browser as you go, so you can come back each day on the same device. When your week is done, select Save as PDF to keep a copy. You may attach it to Mile Marker #3 if you like, but you don't have to.