24 hours in a day.

4,732 things to do.

Only 1 you.

If you’re struggling with time management, you probably feel like you’re always busy, being pulled in a million different directions and there’s just not enough time to get everything done.

While there are indeed only 24 hours in the day, there are ways to make your day go smoother, calmer, and more efficient.

It all comes down to prioritization and organization.

Here’s how to prioritize tasks on your “to-do list” and get more done while still having time to relax.

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Where Does My Time Go?

The first order of business is to evaluate your current methods of time management.

Do you have any systems, habits, or routines in place to boost your productivity and keep yourself on track?

If you aren’t sure how you manage to be so busy and yet still not accomplish much, it’s a good idea to see exactly how much time you are spending on various tasks throughout the day.

One way to do this is by logging all your daily activities on a time tracker for a few day, or at least 24 hours.  

(If it’s going to social media or TV, it might be time for a digital detox!)

In order for this to work, you must be honest. No one has to see the tracker but you.

The time tracker will show you where all your time is going. When you look at your log, pay attention to:

-What things are taking your attention away from what’s most important to you?

-Which manual processes can be automated? Are there any that can be delegated for free/low cost?

-When are you most productive/energetic? Keep that in mind when making your schedule in the future and plan to do your most important or difficult tasks during those times whenever possible.

Make Things Easier and More Efficient for Yourself

As I mentioned earlier, the key to better time management is prioritization and organization.

They go hand in hand.

You must first decide what’s most important to you and then organize your schedule around that.

Remember that you only have so many hours in a day and you are only one person so be realistic with how much you can actually do while still leaving some flexibility in your schedule for self care and unforeseeable things that might pop up.

Everything can’t be a priority, so it’s up to you to evaluate and prioritize tasks and then say no and set boundaries.

Things will also go a lot smoother if you organize your physical space as well. Clutter not only takes up space in your home, it also takes up space in your mind!

So, be ruthless when decluttering – reduce or eliminate those distractions as much as possible. Remember that it takes about 20 minutes to refocus after being distracted from a task.

And once again, it comes down to what’s more important to you? A clutter-free space in which you can be productive – or the stuff?

This reminds me of something that the ladies from The Home Edit like to say – you either get the item or you get the space. Choose wisely.

How to Schedule Your Day for Productivity (and Relaxation)

A surefire way to kill your productivity is to overload your schedule.

Then, you won’t be able to do anything at all because you’re so burnt out. Or, the quality of your work will suffer to such a degree that you might as well not have done anything at all.

So, keep that in mind when planning your to-do’s for the day.

Prioritize tasks, pad your schedule and leave some space “blank” for personal time.

It is imperative to maintain flexibility to account for the realities of life. We all know that things don’t always go as planned so “expect the unexpected” – (any fellow Big Brother fans reading this? )

Setting boundaries is a crucial skill to have when it comes to time management. You have to say no to some things in order to say yes to others. So, once again, choose wisely.

Streamline your workflow and routines whenever possible to avoid decision fatigue.

Try to prioritize tasks that will save you time and energy in the long run. For example, instead of deciding what to make for dinner each day and then cooking it, why not plan ahead of time? Maybe even do some meal prep for the week - one less thing for you to worry about.

Is It Good to Multitask?

There are some times when it’s good to multitask. Like when you are washing dishes and being mindful at the same time. Or when you are doing yoga and meditation at the same time.

And then there are times when it is not good to multitask. Like when you are spending time with your family. Or when you are driving. (Put the phone down!)

Research actually shows that it hurts your brain to multitask and actually hurts productivity more than it helps.

A more efficient alternative is task batching. Simply group similar tasks together and complete them at the same time.

For example, I post an average of 20 pins a day on Pinterest as part of the marketing for my blog… but I don’t actually pin every day. Rather, I take a few hours out of one day to schedule my pins for the entire week using Tailwind, an automated social media scheduler.

Batching tasks together solves the problem of having to switch tasks (which leads to reduced efficiency and accuracy) and allows your brain to do what it does best – focus on one thing at a time.

Take Out Threats to Your Success

When it comes to time management, it’s not all about offensive tactics – there are some defensive ones to employ as well!

Threats to your success are everywhere – your phone, your computer, Netflix, junk food, negative people in your life … the list goes on and on.

Some of the main things that interfere with success include:

-Procrastination

There is often an underlying cause of procrastination. It’s not usually just because someone is lazy (although that’s definitely a real possibility).

One of the reasons you might be procrastinating is lack of clearly defined goal. When you don’t know what exactly you’re working towards, it’s hard to focus your efforts.

Have you thought about creating a personal development plan? It can help you get clear on what you want to do with your life and what needs to change in order to make that happen.

-Stress & Anxiety

Another underlying reason for procrastination is stress. When you’re stressed out, it’s hard to focus and be productive. If this is something you struggle with, check out these articles on building resilience and natural remedies for anxiety.

-Mindset/Perception

Some experts argue that overwhelm is state of mind, just like happiness. It’s not the sheer number of things you have going on that makes you overwhelmed. It’s how you view those things.

So, how do you think about your responsibilities/obligations?

Examine your internal dialogue. Make sure you are using positive language with yourself.

Try switching your mindset from “get to” instead of “have to”. For example, I get to work out instead of I have to work out.

-Lifestyle

Lifestyle factors influence just about everything from mental health to productivity.

If you’re not getting enough sleep and you’re not feeding yourself the right nutrients, your body and mind simply cannot perform well.

Make sure you are getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep a night. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Limit your sugar and refined food intake. Exercise on most days.

You’ve heard it all before – but these are the absolute most important things you can do to improve your life as a whole, not just increase your productivity.

How Do I Prioritize Tasks on My To-Do List?

If you are overwhelmed, there is a good change you have a skewed sense of priorities.

What I mean by that is - you aren’t living in alignment with your true values. You aren’t focusing your efforts on what’s most important to you.

In order to get the most important tasks done, you must prioritize your goals and then strategically eliminate the lesser priority tasks.

Keep in mind that everything can’t be important. There can only be one top priority. If you are trying to do a million things, chances are the one thing that’s most important to you is not being given the attention it deserves.

So, ask yourself what you are missing out on by not prioritizing tasks that are most important to you and eliminating what’s not. The answer to that question will help you to understand the heavy costs of continuing your behavior.

To-Do Lists vs. Long Term Goals

Some people have one giant to-do list with everything on it.

And that’s why the list never gets done.

To-do lists should only include things that can be done now and completed in one step.

Aspirational “to-do’s” and projects that take multiple steps to complete should be saved for your brain dump.  (unfinished business creates stress – try writing things down to take a load off your mind).

However, the same principle applies when it comes to completing long term goals – what’s one thing you can do right now to move yourself closer to accomplishing your goal. What’s your next action step?

If it’s something that takes no more than 10 minutes, do it immediately.  

If it’s a multi-step goal that will take a while to complete, chunk it down into smaller goals until you have one thing that you can accomplish right away.

Or else, you may become so overwhelmed by the thought of the big goal that you never actually start to work towards it. Remember,

"Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." - Earl Nightingale

Tackling Your Goals One Step at a Time

The Chunking Method

The formula for success when it comes to reaching your goals is to prioritize tasks and then tackle them one step at a time.

First, clearly define your goal – make sure it is SMART – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

Then, make a list of all the steps it will take to accomplish your goal.

Keep breaking those steps down until you have a list of mini-goals.

Eventually, you will have one action step that will take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Do that now.

Keep moving through the list until you’ve completed all the mini goals and by the end, you will have reached your big goal!

This method works even if you are super busy. Just do the 10-minute action step and then at the same time the next day, do the next 10 minute action step, and so on and so forth.

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How to Stay Focused and Motivated

Motivation is not a perpetual state of being; it waxes and wanes. You have to work on staying motivated to reach your goals.

One way to stay focused and motivated is to write your goal down and keep it somewhere visible. Studies show that people who write their goals down are more likely to achieve them.

But while you should keep in mind what your ultimate goal is, only focus on what you have to do right now.

Make a prioritized list for yourself either the night before or first thing in the morning. Your list should contain no more than 5 or 6 items max, but 1-2 prioritized tasks that must get done.

Number your tasks in order of importance from #1 to #5 in order of importance. Only focus on your to-do list for that day and consciously block out future tasks until immediate ones have been completed.

These small wins will help keep you motivated over time. Also, keep track of your successes- write them down, even the smallest ones. How will you celebrate those wins? Create a reward system and stick to it.

Two Ways to Efficiently Tackle Your To-Do List

There are two efficient ways to go about tackling your to-do list – see what works best for you.

Either “eat the frog” (paid link) and do the biggest, most daunting task first. Or get some easy, smaller tasks out of the way to create momentum.

(This is similar to the strategies used for paying off debt. There is the avalanche method which involves paying off debts from highest to lowest interest rate regardless of the balance. And then there is the snowball method, which involves paying off the smallest balances first while paying the minimum on larger debts. It’s all psychology! Which one works best for you?)

It is also important to review and edit your lists once a week because things change. It doesn’t make sense to stick to something that has become unrealistic or no longer works for you.

How to Find Time for Yourself

Through all of this, it’s important to find time for yourself.

So, what are some things you like to do? How can you make time for them?

What obstacles are in your way? How can you get rid of them?

Remember to pad your schedule and leave yourself time for self care.

Absolutely no one will die because you took time for yourself throughout the day.

You do have time for a morning yoga routine, exercise, meditation, breathing, bathing, and any other healthy habits that are important to you.

So, instead of thinking of it in terms of “finding” time, think of it as “making” time. Make time for yourself. Factor self care into your schedule.

It’s just as important if not more than everything else on your list. And what’s more, you won’t be able to do everything else on your list if you don’t take care of yourself first!

Self Care is Essential for Everyone

(Yes, even you and I don’t care how busy you are. In fact, the more busy you are, the more essential it is!)

What do you usually do in terms of self-care?

If you don’t practice self care regularly, ask yourself why you don’t make time for yourself?

Do you feel like you’re not worth it? Or that someone else deserves it more than you? That you’re just not that important? Or do you think self care is selfish?

If so, I encourage you to work on changing those limiting beliefs and understand what self care is really all about.

There are ways to incorporate mindfulness and self care into your everyday routine. For example:

-Take 5 minutes to meditate or stretch in bed

-Do a shower/bath meditation

-Meditate while practicing yoga

-Go for a walk

-Be mindful while washing dishes or cleaning

-Practice mindful eating

-Follow a Self Care Sunday routine

I hope these time management tips helped you to prioritize tasks and get more of the important stuff done while still making time for yourself.

I’m curious – do you prefer the avalanche or snowball method when it comes to tackling your to-do list? Leave a comment!

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There it goes again.

Time, that elusive foe.

It always seems to slip through your fingers no matter what you do!

Despite always being busy, you don’t get the results you want or the success you work so hard to achieve.

And you never have time to relax.

You’re feeling overwhelmed, overworked and over it.

You just want to know how to get more done in less time so you can finally enjoy your life. 

Trust me, I feel you.

If you’ve been trying to reach your goals but it seems like life keeps getting in the way, you’re in the right place!

I’ve got some helpful tips on how to manage your time, energy and attention so you can unleash your productivity potential.

Here are my 6 steps to getting more done in less time:

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1. Spend Your Time Intentionally

The War Against Time

Ever notice how we always seem to be battling against time?

“Racing against the clock...”

“If time permits...”

“Killing time...”

But, time is not our enemy.

It’s actually our most valuable (and limited) resource.

No matter how much money we make or how successful we become, we will still have the same 24 hours in a day that everyone else has.  

The fact is, we can’t get more time.

But, we can feel like we have more time. 

You Are the Steward of Your Time

As the steward of your time, you get to choose how you will spend it.

The key to feeling like you have more time is experiencing new things.

When our days are pretty much the same and we do the same things in the same way over and over, our brains don’t remember each individual day.

One just blends into the next.

And then we’re left wondering where all the time went.

We can help our brains remember how we spent our time by creating memories.

Of course, we can’t always do something “big” and that’s ok.

We can still find joy in the little moments and cherish the simple things. 

Often, we don’t notice how special certain times in our life were until they’ve already passed.

Probably because we were so busy trying to get things done.

So, remember that life is not a race to the finish line – be mindful and grateful for each moment you have.

Even the bad experiences are valuable because you almost always learn something in hindsight.

The sooner you are able to glean that “hindsight lesson”, the sooner you’ll be able to move on, unencumbered by the past and with a greater chance of success.

So, to make the most of your time, don’t just sit idly while it passes you by.

Make some memories. Learn some skills. Try some new things.

One study even suggests that you can slow down your perception of time by experiencing awe (my suggestion => the great outdoors).

Seize Overlooked Opportunities

Also, look for opportunities to spend your time wisely. 

Many of us waste a lot of time mindlessly engaging in mundane tasks like waiting in line or driving to work.

I guarantee there is something productive you could be doing with a few minutes here and a few minutes there … they really add up!

Don’t “kill” time or let it rule you.

Utilize it. Invest it.

It could be something as simple as listening to an audiobook/podcast/TED Talk while you’re cleaning, mentally organizing your to-do list while waiting for an appointment, or just taking a few minutes to consciously breathe.

Seize those precious opportunities!

Being mindful and intentional with how you spend your time can help you to:

2. Get Organized

If you want to maximize your time, you’ve got to get organized. 

Research shows that clutter leads to overwhelm.

If your work area is disorganized and scattered, you are likely to be too!

So, get your physical environment in order.

If you’re not sure where to start, just get everything into a big old messy pile.

Once you have it all out in the open, then you can see what you are working with and:

This system works not only for physical clutter but also for mental clutter.

In today’s "everything needs to be done yesterday" society, it doesn’t take long for mental clutter to accumulate. If you don’t address it, sooner or later you will eventually burn out.

So, take a few minutes every so often to do a brain dump.

It will help you to see the big picture so you can cut out what doesn’t belong and focus on what matters.

Establishing priorities in this way will definitely help you to get more done in less time.

Getting your mental “to-do” list out on paper is also extremely cathartic! I always breathe a sigh of relief afterwards.

Here are some free worksheets from the Freebie Library to help you get started!

3. Manage Your Energy

An important part of time management is managing your energy.

We are human beings, not machines.

We’re not always in a great mood, we don’t always have high energy, we can’t always focus.

So, work with yourself.

Notice when you have the most energy.

Maybe it’s when you first wake up in the morning or maybe it’s when your day has gotten underway, in the afternoon.

Or maybe you’re a night owl so you do your best work at 1am.

Use whatever time you are the most energetic and focused to complete your most mentally demanding tasks.

If you find that you have the most energy at 5am, make sure you tackle priority #1 at that time and save the rest of your to-do list for later.

Give yourself the advantage of peak performance when it comes to your most important tasks.

Also, switching between tasks drains an incredible amount of mental energy so whenever possible, finish what you start.

Completing a task frees up mental energy whereas starting several tasks without finishing them leaves loose ends for your brain to stress over.

4. Improve Your Efficiency

One of the biggest lessons I learned in law school is that there is a difference between being busy and being productive.

To get more done in less time, you’ve got to work smarter, not harder.

If you’ve read other stuff on productivity and time management strategies, you’ve probably come across Parkinson’s Law, which basically states that work expands to fill the available time for its completion.

In other words, if you give yourself 1 hour to complete a task that really should take only 20 minutes, you will wind up using the extra 40 minutes anyway.

So, give yourself tight deadlines. Focus on results, not efforts.

Try to meet (or beat) those deadlines in order to improve your efficiency – or the ability to do things well without wasting time.

Maximize Your Time

There are several lifestyle habits that will improve your efficiency, such as healthy diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and meditation.

Additionally, there are other things you can do to improve your efficiency so you can get more done in less time, including:

• Preparation- Prepare your daily to-do list ahead of time and be as specific as possible (ex: “format my blog post for this week”, not just “work on the blog” so you’ll know when you’ve completed each task.
• Chunking- To reach a big goal, chunk it down into smaller and smaller tasks. Each small task you complete will motivate you to complete another. Because the tasks are manageable, you wind up doing way more than you would if you were faced with the whole daunting task at once. And when you're done with all the small tasks, ta-da! You've reached your big goal. 
• Single tasking- When I was applying for jobs back in the day, the ability to multi-task was considered a huge plus. I used to always put "ability to multitask" on my resume and mention this "skill" in interviews. Now, we know that the multitasking myth has been debunked! To get more done in less time, focus on one thing at a time.

5. Minimize Distractions

Handle Your Triggers

Distractions are a huge threat to productivity.

When you’re distracted, it can take you alllll day to do something that should have taken an hour.

Often, there are certain triggers that will prompt you to begin doing those things that are not getting you closer to your goal.

If you want to be productive, know your triggers and handle them ahead of time.

For example, if you work from home and you often procrastinate by cleaning (guilty!), then be proactive – clean the night before so you’re not tempted to get distracted while you're working.

Use Time-Constraints

To get more done in less time, you could also give yourself a certain amount of time to complete a task.

When that time is up, take a break before moving on to the next task.

Experts suggest setting a 90-minute timer and taking 15-30 minute breaks to make the most of your time.

Also, consider this: the average person watches 30+ hours a week of TV and spends 5 hours a day on social media!

These are both passive activities that get you no closer to reaching your goals.

Passive/ “mindless” activities (as opposed to mindful, productive pursuits) will only make the feeling of “having no time” worse.

So, it’s best to limit the time you spend on those as well.

If you’re not sure whether you need a social media break/detox, track your social media usage.

You’ve got to measure it to manage it.

You might be surprised to discover how much of your time is getting sucked away by Facebook, Instagram, etc.!

Try limiting the time you check your emails/ go on social media/ watch TV/ play video games to certain times of the day like during breaks or after you’ve finished for the day.

6. Evaluate & Adjust

To keep getting more done in less time, you need to evaluate your performance and adjust your strategy when necessary.

People change. Things change.

Sometimes, the goals you initially set for yourself are no longer serving you.

When that happens, your productivity can suffer because your “why” is no longer a strong motivator.

So, conduct periodic reassessments of your goals to make sure they are still in alignment with your definition of success.

If they’re not, don’t be afraid to make some adjustments and keep it moving.

Track Your Progress

It may help you to keep a record of what you did and recap every week.

If you keep track of your progress, you’ll be able to see what you didn’t get done and where you should be putting more effort.

Keeping a record of all your accomplishments will also help you to see how far you’ve come, which will motivate you to go even further!

*An additional note:

It’s important to remember that you’re aiming for progress, not perfection.

You’ll never be perfect anyway.

It’s all a matter of degrees. There will always be someone better – and worse – than you at any given thing.

Your 50% could be equivalent to someone else’s 100% and vice versa.

If you want to get more done in less time, you’ve got to stop trying to be “perfect” – there is no such objective truth.

There is only your best. 

And it's good enough.

*Related Post: How to Create a Personal Development Plan- Your Ultimate Guide

Over to you … what do you struggle with the most when it comes to productivity? Let me know in the comments!

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We're all trying to reach big goals and live healthier, happier lives.

But, there are many factors that are out of our control.

To name a few, whether:

That’s why preparation is huge.

Like your mindset, it’s something you can actually control! 

Being prepared can mean the difference between wild success and disappointing failure.

It’s a lot easier to get more done in less time when you know:

So, before you tackle that to-do list, there are a few things you can do to ensure that you’re prepared to crush it!

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1. Get in the Right Mindset to Increase Your Productivity

Change Your Limiting Beliefs 

Do you have any limiting beliefs?

Like “I can’t”, “Everything has to be perfect”, or “It’s too late”?

Your beliefs can either help you or hinder you on your journey.

So, get rid of limiting beliefs that are not serving you and replace them with empowering ones that will help you accomplish your goals and live a life you love.

Develop Your Confidence

Do you believe in yourself?

Some psychological experts believe that self-efficacy is the key to success.

Self-efficacy is basically the measure of how much you believe in your ability to accomplish your goals.

Knowing who you are, what you want to accomplish and believing that you will succeed gives you that extra boost of optimism you need when you inevitably encounter adversity along the way.

So before you do anything, make sure you are mentally prepared for success. 

2. Make Sure You're in Fighting Form

3. Declutter Your Space to Be More Productive

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5. Clarify Your Goals to Maximize Productivity

A goal without a plan is just a wish.

You have to know where you’re going and how to get there.

So, get clear on exactly what you are trying to accomplish in order to increase your productivity.

One way to do this is to assess whether your goals are S.M.A.R.T.

Set SMART Goals

S.M.A.R.T. stands for:

S: Specific
M: Measurable
A: Attainable
R: Relevant
T: Time-bound

When your goal is specific, measurable, attainable given your available resources, relevant to your purpose and constrained by a deadline, you are more likely to accomplish it.

Chunk Down Your Big Goals 

BHAG stands for Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal.

It’s a term coined by two Stanford professors when they discovered the secret behind many successful, long-lasting companies – they all set BHAGs.

BHAGs are long-term, ambitious goals that cannot be accomplished overnight.

You must break it down into the smaller tasks required to achieve it – a process called chunking.

Chunking down your big goals into smaller and smaller tasks keeps you from getting overwhelmed.

It also allows you to increase your productivity by doing something every day that gets you closer to your big goal.

The idea is that by the time you finish all the small tasks, you’ve reached your BHAG!

6. Get Motivated, Be More Productive

You are more likely to achieve intrinsic goals that align with your purpose.

This is because when you’re doing something you actually want to do, you are more motivated. So …

What’s Your Why?

Just knowing why you are pursuing a goal makes you more likely to achieve it.

If your goal means something to you personally and has intrinsic value, you will keep working towards it even when times get tough.

But, if your goal is based on extrinsic validation, you will run out of steam pretty quickly.

So, make sure you are setting a goal that aligns with your definition of success, not society’s or someone else’s. 

Reward Yourself to Increase Your Productivity

Celebrating small wins is crucial to keeping yourself motivated, increasing your productivity and reaching your goals without getting stressed out.

When you accomplish even small tasks, your brain releases a shot of dopamine and other “feel-good” chemicals.

Your brain becomes hooked on that reward!

That one little reward motivates you to get the next, and the next … so on and so forth, pushing you closer and closer to reaching your goal.

Don’t underestimate the power of progress.

Small wins drive big success.

7. Minimize Distractions to Boost Your Productivity

8. Implement a Time-Management Strategy That Works Best for You

There are all sorts of time-management strategies out there.

Try some and see if any of them make you more productive. See what works best for you!

Here are two popular ones:

Pomodoro Technique

This technique consists of working on one task for 25 minutes without interruption.

Set a timer and when it goes off, stop the task and take a short break (3-5 minutes).

Put a check mark on a piece of paper. When you have 4 check marks, take a longer break of 15 to 30 minutes.

This technique doesn’t work for me because once I’m focused on something, I just can’t be interrupted that often!

But, it might work for you if you aren’t writing or doing something that requires super long spans of concentration.

Task Batching

This method consists of batching similar tasks and then doing those tasks at the same time.

This prevents your brain from having to switch gears every time you switch to another type of task.

Instead, you can focus on one type of task for a specific block of time before moving on to another type of task.

If you did the brain dump exercise, then you should already have your tasks organized into categories.

I like this technique because it comes naturally for me to focus on one task until it’s done.  

You may find that you already naturally task batch in a lot of ways.

For example, when you do laundry you probably fold all the clothes and then put them away (as opposed to folding one article, putting it away and then folding the next).

There are a ton of time management strategies and apps out there to help you increase your productivity … just keep trying until you find something that works for you.

Over to you … do you have any time management strategies I didn’t mention? Let me know in the comments!

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