Here’s A Look At How Others Plan Their Work, Play, Set Personal Goals and Plan For The Future

• 59% of Americans begin their work day by reviewing a daily action plan.

• Most people indicate they tackle their most important tasks in the morning.

• 65% of American workers spend some time, but less than a quarter of their day, in meetings while 11% spend between two hours and seven hours a day in meetings. Only 36% believe none of the time spent in meetings is wasted.

• Overall, American workers spend a mean of 9.5 hours per week on a computer at work. Over half (57%) use a computer at work. Just under half (45%) do job-related work on a home computer.


• One-third of American workers never plan their daily work. While 45% make a daily plan at least once a week, only 9% accomplish everything they set out to do. The higher the income, the more likely the individual will make a written schedule and prioritize tasks.

• Most people (85%) use some kind of list (grocery, “to do,” goals). More than half say they feel more productive and in control of their lives when they use them.

• More than half of the workers (52%) use calendars to keep track of their schedules while 29% use organizers. Women are more likely than men to use these tools.

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