Annnnd we're back!
After an incredibly busy month of June and far too much time away from Viva la Dolce, I am happy to return to my desk and write.
While dealing with a hectic schedule, I was inspired to come up with a list of time-saving tips. Here are my top 10 time savers to help you during those busy days/weeks/months.
Enjoy!
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1 WRITE IT DOWN - create lists! colour code! write it multiple times if you have to! The
point is, write down what you need to get done or most likely you will forget. No
matter how great your memory is, when you are overwhelmed with an abundance of
tasks at hand, your brain simply cannot remember it all. Especially if you have just
gone through a pregnancy - "mommy brain" is real and you will forget.
2 TOP 3 FIRST - get your top three tasks done first. If you get the most important things
done for the day, all the rest is bonus! You will feel satisfied and accomplished - and
done for the day, all the rest is bonus! You will feel satisfied and accomplished - and
yes, you can reward yourself with that sundae! ;)
3 DO LESS - instead of writing down everything you need to get done for the next
week, focus on one day at a time and be realistic with how much you can accomplish in
a day. Write down a few tasks for the day that you know you can dedicate enough time
to get done. While it's tempting to multitask, it doesn't always save as much time as
you think. Instead, focus on one task at a time, do it right the first time, and cross it
off the list.
4 GET ORGANIZED - create a spot for everything and put things back in their proper place
after you use them. Although this tip may sound somewhat elementary, I feel it is
often overlooked. Most of the time while rushing we think, 'I don't have time now, I
will put that away later.' Then the next time we need to use said item, it is nowhere
to be found which causes us to waste time looking for it. This tip helps to keep things
neat and tidy (which cuts down on your cleaning time), and earns you precious
minutes, as you won't have to go and search for items when you need them.
5 DO IT NOW - procrastination is nobody's friend. If you put it off until later,
tomorrow, the next day...your workload will pile up. Get it done now.
6 MAKE USE OF THE WORD "NO" - often times, we take on too much. Whether you're
overwhelmed from being the superwoman/man type or the helpful type, it is time you
'take a break from taking it on' and learn to use the word 'no'. It will be a huge help,as
you can properly focus on the few tasks on your list.
7 DELEGATE - if you're taking on less, but things still need to get done, you're going to
need some help. Don't be shy or proud about this. Ask those around you for a hand,
and remember to be open-minded. Although they may not do things exactly as you
would, remember, they are doing their best to help you in your time of need.
8 TAKE A NAP - although this may sound counter-productive, it can actually help you save
time in getting things done. If you are tired, you are most likely taking longer
than usual to complete a task and may be making mistakes in the process. If you have
the opportunity, take a 20 minute 're-charge' nap - it can do wonders on your
productivity for the rest of the day!
9 BREATHE - yes, you are probably freaking out because you have so much to do in so
little time, however this is not the time to break down. Being level-headed and
focused is most important during stressful times. To avoid making mistakes or rash
decisions, take a few moments to yourself and breathe. Sometimes a five minute walk
to clear your mind, or even just stepping away from your desk and grabbing a drink of
water, can make a huge difference in perspective.
10 WAKE UP EARLIER - while this is not always easy to do, it really does wonders for your
schedule. Waking up 10-15 minutes, or even 1/2 hour, earlier can allow you the time
to get small tasks out of the way, while the rest of the world is still sleeping. Especially
if you have little ones, you will relish this time of getting things done with some focus
and silence.
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