(Recommended)
—Jay
Examples:
When managing a team project, if you estimate the completion time to be one month, add a buffer of at least two weeks. Accounting for potential setbacks helps keep the project on track.
If you believe preparing for a meeting will take 30 minutes, plan for 45-60 minutes. Unexpected details or technical issues often require more time than anticipated.
When scheduling travel time for meetings or events, add extra time for traffic, parking, or unexpected delays, even if your GPS gives you a precise estimate.
If you think mastering a new skill will take three months, give yourself six. Most skills take longer than we predict due to unforeseen challenges and the need for practice.
If you expect a home improvement project to take a weekend, plan for an extra day. Materials, tools, or unexpected issues can extend the timeline.
When organizing an event, if you estimate setting up will take two hours, give yourself an additional hour or two to accommodate last-minute changes or setup delays.
If you think preparing and filing taxes will take one afternoon, give yourself an extra day. Gathering documents and reviewing details often takes more time than expected.
When writing a report, article, or blog post, if you estimate the writing will take three hours, add an additional hour or two. Editing, research, and revising can take longer than planned.