Boost Productivity: Daily Planning Template for Busy Entrepreneurs in ClickUp

The Ultimate Daily Planning Template for ADHD and Busy Entrepreneurs Using ClickUp

Are you constantly juggling multiple tasks and struggling to keep up with the demands of your daily life? Whether you’re dealing with executive function challenges or simply managing a packed schedule, staying organized on a daily basis can feel like an impossible task. This is a large reason why I created a daily planning list in ClickUp. It helps support my OWN needs on a daily basis to organize my tasks and ideas and helps me prioritize them.

Unlike complex systems overloaded with features, this template is designed with simplicity in mind, making it perfect for beginners or anyone looking to organize tasks more effectively. Let’s dive into how this streamlined approach can help you prioritize what truly matters.

Why Choose a Daily Planning Template in ClickUp?

   When your mind is racing with a million different thoughts and tasks, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This is especially true if you’re neurodiverse (like many ADHD entrepreneurs) or simply trying to balance a hectic lifestyle.

With ClickUp’s Daily Planning Template, you can:

• Prioritize tasks that align with your goals.
• Organize tasks by importance and due date.
• Streamline your day to focus on what matters most.

I’ve worked with so many overwhelmed entrepreneurs, women business owners, and anyone feeling neuro-spicy (my favorite term for neurodiverse folks) streamline their lives and businesses. This template is one of the most effective tools I’ve found to help clients regain control over their schedules in a simple way.

How the Daily Planning Template Works

This template is crafted to help you brain dump all your tasks in one place and then strategically prioritize them. Here’s how it works:

1. Add and Organize Your Tasks

Start by adding tasks that typically take about 30 minutes or less to complete. This keeps tasks manageable and reduces the chances of feeling overwhelmed. You can easily:

• Brain dump all your to-dos.
• Categorize tasks by priority.
• Assign due dates using automations that update the due dates based on the status you select.

💡 Pro Tip: I’ve even used ClickUp’s automation features to save time. For example, when you mark a task as “Today,” the due date automatically updates, keeping you on track effortlessly. 

2. Prioritize Using Status and Categories

The template allows you to prioritize tasks by selecting statuses like:

• Today – High-priority tasks to complete today.
• Tomorrow – Tasks to prepare for the next day.
• Later – Non-urgent tasks that can wait.
• Unplanned – Tasks with no fixed timeline.

Once a status is selected, an automation updates the due date accordingly. This ensures your most important tasks are always at the top of your list.

3. Categorize by Type of Work

Organize tasks by their nature to help you balance your workload throughout the day. Categories include:

• Quick Wins – Tasks that take 15 minutes or less.
• Deep Work – Tasks requiring focused attention, like writing or developing automations.
• Follow-Up – Client check-ins or follow-up emails.
• Rewards – Self-care activities like a 15-minute walk or reading.
  

✨ Why This Works: Categorizing tasks not only helps in managing time but also in maintaining mental energy by balancing focused work with lighter tasks.

4. Estimate Time for Each Task

Adding time estimates allows for more efficient planning. For example:

• Quick Wins – 15 minutes.
• Deep Work – 2-3 hours, depending on complexity.

⏰ Time-Blocking Made Easy: This feature is particularly useful for those who practice time-blocking. Allocate specific time slots for each category to maximize productivity.

Advanced Features: Relating Tasks to Projects

One of ClickUp’s most powerful features is the ability to relate tasks to larger projects. This is particularly useful for ongoing projects. Using the Relationship Field, you can:

• Link tasks to relevant projects without duplication.
• Track progress across multiple tasks in one view.

This ensures you always see the bigger picture and understand how daily tasks contribute to your larger goals.

Energy-Based Task Management

Energy levels fluctuate throughout the day, and the Daily Planning Template helps you align tasks with your energy levels by letting you add Sentiment to each task:

• Positive Sentiment – Tasks you enjoy and are excited about.
• Negative Sentiment – Tasks you dread or find draining.
• Neutral Sentiment – Tasks you feel indifferent about.

🔋 Boost Your Productivity: Schedule high-energy tasks when you’re most productive and save lower-energy tasks for less energetic times.

Organizing Your Day: From Daily List to Time Blocking

Once your tasks are organized, you can use the Daily List View to sort tasks by:

• Due Date – What needs to be completed today, tomorrow, or later.
• Energy Level – Prioritizing high-energy tasks first.
• Category – Balancing quick wins, deep work, and self-care.

Next Level Planning: Use Time Blocking and Board View to visually plan out your day. These advanced features will be covered in the next post, but for now, getting tasks on the list and prioritizing them is a huge step toward better productivity.

Ready to Simplify Your Day?

The Daily Planning Template in ClickUp is a game-changer for anyone struggling to organize their day. Whether you’re an ADHD entrepreneur, a busy business owner, or someone juggling multiple roles, this template helps you prioritize, organize, and focus on what truly matters.

Get the Daily Planning Template!

Ready to give it a try? Purchase the Daily Planning Template today and start organizing your day more effectively.

📩 Questions or Feedback? Feel free to reach out or leave a comment below. I’d love to hear how you’re organizing your tasks and what challenges you’re facing.

✨ Keep it Simple, Stay Productive!

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