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Effective time management is one of the key skills that helps you achieve more without stress. What are some simple but effective life hacks to implement in your daily life to save time and leave more for relaxation and important tasks?
RBC-Ukraine (Styler project) has collected 10 useful principles, following which you will free up a lot of time.
Reminder on the phone
If you often put off unpleasant or difficult tasks, setting a timer on your phone can be your salvation. Set a specific time for a specific task and try to fit within that time frame.
Time limits not only motivate to work faster, but also help not to lose concentration during the performance of unpleasant duties.
Minimize distractions
Focus on one task by turning off all potential distractions, such as social media messages or background sounds. Try to create a calm work environment that will help you get things done faster and be more productive.
Making plans and lists
Planning is the basis of efficient use of time. Make a list of things for the day with a clear division by hours. It is also worth making a shopping list for the week and a plan for the month indicating the main tasks.
Clear deadlines help you close tasks faster, because it's easier for you to monitor your progress and not forget important things. Plans help to avoid chaos and unnecessary delays in everyday activities.
Planning is the basis of time management (photo: Freepik.com)
Cook less often, but more
Cooking takes a lot of time, but it can be shortened. Cook for several days at once so you don't have to spend time in the kitchen every day.
That doesn't mean you have to give up home-cooked meals—just make a few meals ahead of time so you'll have lunch or dinner ready throughout the week.
Such an approach will help not only to save time, but also to avoid unplanned snacks with unhealthy food.
Use multitasking
Sometimes doing multiple tasks at the same time can help save a lot of time. For example, you can listen to an audiobook while cleaning or exercising. This will allow you to combine the pleasant with the useful and do more in less time.
How to avoid traffic jams
Long hours in traffic is a huge waste of time that could be spent on something more useful. If you know that your commute is often delayed due to traffic jams, try changing your schedule.
Arrive half an hour early - this will help avoid traffic jams and give you time to plan things or complete urgent tasks before the start of the working day. This is an easy way to free up more time for yourself.
Sometimes arriving half an hour early is better than an hour late (photo: Freepik.com)
Delegate routine tasks
If possible, delegate part of routine tasks. For example, household duties can be divided among family members, and work tasks among colleagues. This will help you focus on more important and higher priority tasks, saving precious time.
Set a time to check your mail and messages
If you are constantly distracted by messages or emails, you will not have time to complete important tasks. Set clear intervals for checking mail and messages — at the beginning and end of the work day.
This will help you focus on the main things, without being distracted by small things, and at the same time, you will be able to respond to important messages in a timely manner, without wasting extra time on it.
Use courier delivery services
Sometimes it takes more time to travel to the other end of the city to make a purchase than the item itself is worth. Courier delivery is not only convenient, but also saves time. Although it may seem like you are overpaying, in reality the cost of travel and time spent on an independent trip to the store may turn out to be higher.
Your free time is worth paying for courier services (photo: Freepik.com)
Rest between jobs
Overtiredness can seriously reduce your productivity. Do not forget to take short breaks between tasks. This will help you conserve energy and maintain a high level of productivity throughout the day.
