# Brooke Castillo (Monday Hour One Creator)

> Life coach and founder of The Life Coach School who developed the Monday Hour One time management system, emphasizing weekly planning through intentional calendar scheduling rather than reactive to-do lists.

- **URL:** https://www.thelifecoachschool.com/monday-hour-one
- **Category:** Time Management Methodology
- **Tags:** Life Coaching, Calendar Planning, Intentionality, Self Commitment
- **Updated:** 2026-03-20 07:40
- **Canonical page:** https://timetrack.works/vi/items/brooke-castillo-monday-hour-one-creator

## Details

## Overview

Brooke Castillo is the founder of The Life Coach School and creator of the Monday Hour One time management system. Her approach emphasizes intentional weekly planning and building self-trust through commitment to your calendar.

## Monday Hour One System

The method involves dedicating one hour at the start of your workweek (typically Monday, though it can be done Sunday) to plan the entire week:

**Process**:
1. Brain dump everything that needs to be done
2. Move tasks from list directly onto calendar
3. Assign specific time blocks for each task
4. Throw away the to-do list
5. Follow calendar exactly throughout the week

## Core Philosophy

**Intentionality**: Choose how to spend time rather than reacting to demands

**Self-Commitment**: Build trust by honoring commitments to yourself

**Calendar Over Lists**: Plan when you'll do things, not just what

**Whole Life Planning**: Schedule work and personal time intentionally

## Key Principles

- Plan your entire week, not just work days
- Make decisions ahead of time to reduce stress
- Following your calendar builds self-trust
- Time management creates self-care and honor
- Decision fatigue is prevented through advance planning

## Benefits

- Less overwhelm and anxiety
- Increased productivity
- Better work-life balance
- Stronger self-trust
- Reduced decision fatigue

## Broader Impact

Castillo's system has influenced thousands through:
- The Life Coach School Podcast
- Coaching certification programs
- Online courses and resources
- Integration into life coaching methodology

Her contribution emphasizes the emotional and psychological aspects of time management, viewing it as a tool for self-relationship rather than just efficiency.

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