Do you feel like there is never enough time in the day? Do you find yourself making a list of things to do but never quite tick it all off? I’ve had a lot of days where I just can’t find the time to fit everything in, and I find it so frustrating! But I found some surprisingly easy ways to make more time and here are 12 ways to do the same…
1. Take Time Out
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Take an hour with absolutely no interruptions, longer if you can. Use it to analyze your life. Take a look at all the elements of your life. Are you where you want to be? Do you have time to do the things you love? What takes up most of your time? Consider what is important to you, and prepare for change!
2. List The Essentials
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Instead of making a to do list, make a list of the things you want to have time for or dedicate more time too. Don’t forget the things you already do, unless you want to cut them out. This is your list of things you really have to find time for.
3. Analyze your current schedule
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See what really takes up most of your time. Is it facebook, reading the jobs page, your trip to the gym or tidying up every morning? Make a list of your biggest time consumers. This will give you a better idea of what changes you need to make.
I like the idea of getting the kids to pitch in. I had to and I got my kids doing so too but it seems so many 20 and unders are coming from families where pitching in is a strange idea. Kinda like home-cooked meals.
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Hey September,
I think I’m from one of those families *guilty face* . Though I do occasionally cook a meal or two for my family. Guess I should help around a little more.
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this is a great list of things. I’ve been having to do this stuff.. it helps a lot!
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Hey Vanisha,
That’s so great that you’re actually following these tips. You go girl! :)
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Nice post Kati.
Actually I have an upcoming post on morning time management and your post will be a perfect link for overall time management.
This is just to give you heads up that I will link yours with mine.
Personally I live making lists for myself, and sometimes I rather get all the small stuff out of the way, and leave the big jobs for the end…it makes me feel like I have accomplished so much more…
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Oh yaay Sg,
That’s great! When you get done with yours, please leave a link so we can do the same :)
I’ve tried the list thing myself but I find it sooo hard to stick with. Also, I prefer getting the bigger jobs out of the way. That way I have just about enough energy and motivation to finish the rest.
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Great list!
My favourite ways to spend some free time is reading and rooming through face book :P
Although I don’t have much left after my hectic normal days! :S
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Hey Xannyyy,
Hahah. Facebook is up there on my list too! (You should know that by now :p)
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