If I could show you a way to gain three hours a week would you?
If so, read on for my 10 ideas on saving 30 minutes daily.
- Go to bed 15 minutes later and get up 15 minutes earlier. Too hard? OK, read on there are nine more…
- Learn the right way to say ‘no’. My friend uses this: ‘I’d love to (add what it is you’ve been asked to do) but I promised myself something. This year if I’m going to do something, I’m only going to do it if I know I can give it 100 percent and I’m concerned that I can’t give this 100 percent, so thank you for asking, but no.’ It works and most people give him his space.
- Have a big clear out. Junk slows you down
- Only check your emails twice a day
- Don’t watch the news
- Time phone calls and give yourself mental challenges for how long you’ll talk
- Move faster, walk faster and talk faster
- Book 45 minute meetings instead of one hour ones
- Learn how to delegate
- Buy in some help
If you test out all of the above I’ll guarantee you’ll save at least half an hour a day or even more.
‘For disappearing acts, it’s hard to beat what happens to the eight hours supposedly left after eight of sleep and eight of work.’ (Doug Larson)
