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tips to get
MORE TIME
Simple time-saving ideas for busy women - to claim some
carefree minutes for the important things - like yourself!
1. Plan ahead
4. The important stuff first
2. Wake Up Earlier
5. Always use a list
Make a list of ‘to do’ things every day and prioritize it. Then stay with each item until you have completed the most important ones. Also, plan all the
crucial tasks before noon, when your brain works
best. That way everything will go better and faster.
Start deciding the night before what to wear the
next day. Leave everything you normally need to get
ready in the morning out and ready. Also, decide
how you will have your hair and makeup.
It’s easy. If you need more time, wake up sooner! An
early wakeup call isn’t pleasant, but soon, you’ll grow
accustomed to your new schedule and value this
extra time in your day.
Having a list means you have a plan of action
that will save you time and minimize the stress of
deciding what to do next, both at work or at the
grocery store. With a list in hand you’ll shop more
efficiently, buy only the products you came for, and
get in and out much faster than if you shop without
one.
3. Avoid rush hour
Leaving for work an hour earlier (or on bike) can
cut at least 30 minutes out of a daily commute. By
coming in to work on time or even earlier will give
you some time to do the most important work without
being disturbed.
6. Learn to say no
If you say ‘yes’ to every request, you will never have
any free time. Get super protective about your
time, and say ‘no’ to everything but the essential
requests. It may be uncomfortable telling people
that you just don’t have the time to commit to this
right now, but often they’ll understand.
7. Disconnect
If you really want to focus on a task, and really get
it done, get disconnect from the Internet. It will help
you be more productive and eventually finish your
work faster. That leaves you more time for other
things.
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