Feb 27, 2025
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!