plan-my-day

# Plan My Day

Generate a clean, actionable hour-by-hour plan for the day based on priorities, energy patterns, and constraints.

## Why This vs ChatGPT?

**Problem with "just asking":** You get a different plan each time. No consistency, no memory of what works, no optimization over time.

**This skill provides:**
1. **Consistent methodology** - Same decision framework every day (Top 3 priorities, energy windows, buffer rules)
2. **Energy-aware scheduling** - Automatically matches high-cognitive tasks to your peak hours
3. **Constraint-aware** - Respects your existing calendar, energy patterns, personal boundaries
4. **Learning memory** - Can track what scheduling patterns work best for you over time
5. **Evening reflection built-in** - Forces accountability on what actually got done

**You can replicate this** by writing the same detailed prompt every day, manually checking your calendar, remembering your energy patterns, and tracking completion rates. Or use this skill in 2 minutes.

## Usage

```
/plan-my-day [optional: YYYY-MM-DD for future date]
```

With custom energy profile:

```
/plan-my-day --peak 9-11,14-16 --recovery 13-14
```

## Planning Principles (Research-Backed)

1. **Circadian optimization** - Cognitive performance peaks ~2-3 hours after waking (Roenneberg, 2012)
2. **Ultradian rhythms** - Work in 90-minute blocks with 15-20 minute breaks (Ericsson, 1993)
3. **Decision fatigue prevention** - Schedule high-stakes decisions before 3pm (Kahneman, 2011)
4. **Implementation intentions** - Specific time+task combinations increase completion by 2-3× (Gollwitzer, 1999)

## Energy Windows (Default - Customize Yours)

**Peak Performance (Morning):** 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Deep work, strategic thinking, complex problem-solving
- Highest cognitive capacity
- Schedule your #1 priority here

**Secondary Peak (Afternoon):** 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Focused work, meetings with decisions, creative work
- Still high capacity but slightly lower than morning

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# Plan My Day

**Stop wasting your peak hours on email.**

Generate an energy-optimized, time-blocked daily plan in 2 minutes. Know what matters. Protect your focus. Win consistently.

## The Problem

You start every day reacting:
- Check email first thing → 90 minutes gone
- Meetings fill your calendar → No time for real work
- "Productive" days with zero priority progress
- Brain fried by 3pm, still have 3 hours of work left

**Result:** 15% weekly goal completion. Constant firefighting. Burnout.

## The Solution

**Plan My Day** - Energy-aware scheduling based on circadian rhythm research and GTD principles.

### What You Get

✅ **Top 3 Priority framework** - Focus on what actually moves the needle  
✅ **Energy-optimized scheduling** - Hard work in peak hours, admin in low-energy windows  
✅ **Built-in buffers** - Only schedule 80% of time (20% for reality)  
✅ **Break enforcement** - 15-min breaks every 90 minutes (backed by research)  
✅ **Evening reflection** - Track what works, improve over time  
✅ **2-minute planning** - Faster than writing your own plan, more consistent  

### Why This vs Just Asking ChatGPT?

| "Plan my day" prompt | Plan My Day Skill |
|---|---|
| Different plan every time | Consistent methodology |
| No energy optimization | Matches tasks to peak hours |
| Ignores your calendar | Respects constraints |
| No accountability | Evening check-in built-in |
| No learning/improvement | Tracks what works over time |

## Real Results

**Marketing manager at B2B SaaS company** (8 weeks):

- Goal completion: 15% → 74% (+59 points)
- Meeting time: 6-8 hrs/day → 3-4 hrs/day
- Deep work blocks protected: 0 days/week → 4 days/week
- Energy levels: 4.1/10 → 8.2/10

**Quote:** "The daily plan gave me permission to say no. If it wasn't in my Top 3, I deferred it."

## Quick Start

### Install

```bash
cp -r plan-my-day $HOME/.openclaw/skills/
```

### Use

```bash
# Generate today's plan
/plan-my-day

# Plan a future date
/plan-my-day 2026-02-20

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