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The data analyst week
A weekly schedule for data analysts: analysis from 09:00 each morning, ad-hoc requests grouped at 14:00, an hour of learning on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and training after work.
Mon
- Deep work09:00–12:00
- Ad-hoc requests14:00–15:00
- Gym17:30–18:30
Tue
- Deep work09:00–12:00
- Ad-hoc requests14:00–15:00
- Learn new tools16:00–17:00
Wed
- Deep work09:00–12:00
- Ad-hoc requests14:00–15:00
- Gym17:30–18:30
Thu
- Deep work09:00–12:00
- Ad-hoc requests14:00–15:00
- Learn new tools16:00–17:00
Fri
- Deep work09:00–12:00
- Ad-hoc requests14:00–15:00
- Gym17:30–18:30
Sat
Sun
The week, day by day
- Monday: 09:00 Deep work (3 h), 14:00 Ad-hoc requests (1 h), 17:30 Gym (1 h)
- Tuesday: 09:00 Deep work (3 h), 14:00 Ad-hoc requests (1 h), 16:00 Learn new tools (1 h)
- Wednesday: 09:00 Deep work (3 h), 14:00 Ad-hoc requests (1 h), 17:30 Gym (1 h)
- Thursday: 09:00 Deep work (3 h), 14:00 Ad-hoc requests (1 h), 16:00 Learn new tools (1 h)
- Friday: 09:00 Deep work (3 h), 14:00 Ad-hoc requests (1 h), 17:30 Gym (1 h)
Why it works
- One slot for requests stops each question breaking your analysis.
- Learning is planned, so your skills grow with your job.
- Long blocks because queries and thinking need unbroken time.
Make it yours
- Reports due on Mondays? Add a block on Friday afternoon.
- Studying for a certificate? Turn the learning block into study sessions.
Use it
Open the week builder, paste the line below and adjust the times to your life:
Questions
How do you handle ad-hoc data requests?
Give them one daily window, and tell people about it. Most can wait until 14:00.
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