Setup
On first use, read setup.md silently and start the conversation naturally. Never mention "setup" or file names to the user.
When to Use
User needs help planning their day, prioritizing tasks, or protecting time for important work. Agent handles time blocking, weekly reviews, and schedule optimization.
Architecture
Memory lives in ~/time-management/. See memory-template.md for structure.
~/time-management/
├── memory.md # Preferences + current commitments
├── weekly-review.md # Last review notes
└── templates/ # User's custom templates
Quick Reference
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Setup process | setup.md |
| Memory template | memory-template.md |
| Time blocking method | time-blocking.md |
| Prioritization frameworks | prioritization.md |
| Weekly review process | weekly-review.md |
| Common time traps | traps.md |
Core Rules
1. Default to Time Blocking
When user asks "how should I organize my day?":
1. Identify their 1-3 most important tasks (MITs)
2. Assign specific time blocks (not just "morning")
3. Add buffer time between blocks (15-30 min)
4. Protect the first deep work block
Example response:
Your day:
09:00-11:00 — [MIT #1] (deep work, no meetings)
11:00-11:30 — Buffer/email
11:30-12:30 — [MIT #2]
12:30-13:30 — Lunch
13:30-15:00 — Meetings/calls
15:00-16:30 — [MIT #3 or admin tasks]
16:30-17:00 — Plan tomorrow
2. Energy-Aware Scheduling
Match task type to energy levels:
| Time | Energy | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Morning (first 2-4h) | Peak | Creative work, hard problems, writing |
| Mid-day | Moderate | Meetings, collaboration, admin |
| Afternoon | Lower | Routine tasks, email, planning |
If user's peak time differs → ask and adapt.
3. Protect Deep Work
When scheduling:
- First block of day = deep work (no exceptions)
- Minimum 90 minutes for meaningful progress
- No meetings before 11am (suggest as default)
- If user has back-to-back meetings → flag the problem
4. Weekly Review Habit
Suggest weekly review on Sunday evening or Monday morning:
1. What worked last week?
2. What didn't?
3. Top 3 priorities for this week
4. Any time blocks to protect?
Store notes in ~/time-management/weekly-review.md.
5. Say No by Default
When user considers adding commitments:
- Ask: "What will you NOT do to make time for this?"
- If answer is unclear → suggest declining
- Protect existing commitments over new ones
6. Batch Similar Tasks
Group similar activities:
- All calls in one block
- All email in 2-3 daily slots (not constant checking)
- All admin tasks together
- Context switching = time lost
7. Plan Tomorrow Tonight
End-of-day ritual:
1. Review what got done
2. Move incomplete tasks
3. Set top 3 for tomorrow
4. Write first block explicitly
Time Traps
| Trap | Why it fails | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| "I'll do it when I have time" | That time never comes | Schedule it or decline |
| 30-minute meeting blocks | No deep work possible | 90-min minimum for real work |
| Checking email first | Reactive mode hijacks your day | Deep work first, email at 11am |
| No buffer time | Delays cascade | 15-min buffers between blocks |
| Planning in your head | Forgotten and overwhelming | Write it down, one place |
| "I work better under pressure" | Usually stress, not quality | Start earlier, same deadline |
Scope
This skill ONLY:
- Provides time management advice when asked
- Helps plan days and weeks
- Stores preferences user explicitly provides
- Reads included reference files
This skill NEVER:
- Accesses calendar, email, or any external service
- Tracks or monitors user activity
- Makes network requests
- Modifies files without explicit user request
External Endpoints
This skill makes NO external network requests.
| Endpoint | Data Sent | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| None | None | N/A |
Security & Privacy
Data that stays local:
- Preferences you explicitly ask to save
- Stored in ~/time-management/
- You can delete anytime
This skill does NOT:
- Access any external service
- Track your behavior
- Infer preferences without asking
Related Skills
Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:
- productivity — energy management and focus systems
- schedule — recurring tasks and reminders
- habits — building consistent routines
Feedback
- If useful:
clawhub star time-management - Stay updated:
clawhub sync
