317. How To Be Awesome At Saving An Hour A Day
Most of us feel like we simply don’t have enough hours in the day to do all the things. To do the things we WANT to do and also the things we HAVE to do.
Today we are talking through overall strategies we can use to make the most out of our days… and also very specific examples of ways you can do things more efficiently so that you simply have more time.
If we can eliminate decision fatigue, schedule specific times for tasks, do things faster, do things ahead of time, eliminate things that don’t need to be done and batch work similar items together - we will wind up with the extra time we’ve been looking for!
Let’s dive into all the ideas and find the extra time you need!
Let’s go!
One question that people ask me often is… how do you get so much done?
And it makes me so happy because I work at it constantly and I love talking about it.
So let’s do it.
Best tactical way to see where you are spending unnecessary time - for one week- keep a log of what you do every 30 mins. Can be just a few words- but you’ll find out real fast where the lag is!
-Only touch things once
-Be ready for the day - clothes laid out, morning routine set (keep a list yesterday)
-Have a wind down routine and stick to it
-Have a plan for the day ready when you wake up.
-It’s easier to avoid distractions and stick to the plan.
-If something takes 2 minutes or less, do it right away, don’t add it to a list.
-Batch similar items together. Answer your emails all at once.
-Have a system that you use to run your days.
-Limit decision fatigue with things like meals and getting dressed.
-Create a “home” for everything in your home. So much time is lost finding things.
-Automate anything that can be like bills, etc.
-Unsubscribe from emails you don’t need.
-Turn off notifications you don’t need.
-Work on sprints for high focus. 25 mins on, 5 mins off. Pomodoro technique. Set a timer.
-Outsource or delegate- virtual assistant, babysitter time, grocery delivery.
And more specifically…
-On emails
-On laundry
-On groceries
-On getting ready in the morning
-On prepping for your morning- know what you will wear and eat.
-On household clutter - set a timer for 10 mins a day to declutter- then big piles never come up.
-On replying to texts and emails- use voice to text and do them twice a day.
-Set-up tomorrow the night before! Setup priorities so you have a clear direction when you wake up and other people don’t decide for you how your day will go.
Episode 259 is a very specific one on how to save time by not running errands.
We live in the greatest time ever to be alive and there are just so many opportunities and so many ways we can be distracted and wander around or we can be hyper focused and productive. Let’s work to find that hour a day then fill it with things that make us feel so fulfilled and awesome!