Our modern world puts a lot of emphasis on improving productivity, better managing time and resources, and producing results, to the point that countless books and articles have been written and published dealing with these topics in detail.
This post is about practical ways to accomplish more in less time.
Apply these foolproof techniques
Write down your goals and to-do lists.
Let’s say you’ve been thinking about monetizing one of your hobbies, like quilling, knitting baby hats and bonnets, or repurposing old jeans into denim bags. One of the first things you should do is write down the costs of materials needed and other overhead.
You might also consider whether you’d like to sell your handmade creations at a bazaar or craft show, a gift or souvenir shop, or online. You need to set up different ways to accept payments, so that managing your cash flow is as convenient as possible.
Master/discipline your moods.
I have been a freelance writer and proofreader for about 15 years. I’m aware that a common dilemma freelancers face, when faced with a particularly difficult task, is looking for a distraction. I turn on the TV, hoping to watch something interesting “for just an hour,” until that hour stretches into an entire afternoon of mindlessly watching sitcoms or soap operas.
Mastering one’s moods simply means not giving in to the sudden joys of laziness, excitement, irritability, or impatience.
Put a stop to your whims and desires.
Maybe you’re a stay-at-home mom working part-time data entry and writing blog articles. You know you can’t just accept an impromptu invitation to lunch with your friends when you have looming deadlines.
Find out your “why” (reason for doing things) so you can figure out “how.”
You may be active in your church and looking to go on mission trips, but due to limited funds, you haven’t gone anywhere.
However, you know that the only thing that matters to you is the opportunity to reach people. So he decides to join another ministry at his church, which involves handwriting letters and notes of encouragement on blank cards and mailing them to the elderly in nursing homes, deployed troops and prisoners.
Setting Priorities Through Skipping
Get a sheet of paper and write down 15-20 aspects of life and activities that occupy your time. Use a red pen and check off five items on your list that you consider “non-negotiable,” such as career, family obligations, finances, volunteer work, or involvement in a certain group or organization.
The next thing would be to place a plus sign next to five items that can be classified as secondary activities. They can be hobbies or anything you do for fun or recreation. They may or may not bring you additional income, but if they help relieve stress or provide ways to relax, then it’s enough to make time for them.
And then, narrow down your list by eliminating 3 or 4 activities that you only do occasionally or randomly. Next, cross off 2-3 more items that you realize are simply “time wasters,” like spending hours on social media, binge-watching Netflix shows, or keeping up with celebrity gossip.
This does not mean that you should totally refrain from such activities. But if you normally spend an hour or more most days of the week on social media, simply cut back by scheduling time on the weekends (for example, two hours on Saturday and Sunday).
Use the dovetail to achieve more
Unlike multitasking, which tends to be detrimental in the long run because you end up compromising the quality of your work, blending is the habit of fitting together two tasks that can easily go well together.
A good example of fitting in is asking your kids to set the table while you microwave dinner. So is writing down your shopping list while you wait at the doctor’s or dentist’s office.
You can also stay in shape by lifting a pair of dumbbells while enjoying your Netflix shows, or doing a series of squats, step-ups, lunges, sit-ups, and push-ups while listening to podcasts or your favorite music.
Have more time delegating
All of us are highly skilled in some areas, but hopelessly inept in others. If you want to continually improve or grow in those areas, take more time for them by delegating the tasks you’re not good at to others who are better equipped to handle them.
To illustrate, if you run an online business, you can focus on improving your products while outsourcing tasks to a freelance SEO copywriter. You can also pay a bookkeeper to handle billing and receipts.
If you’re a busy working mom, consider hiring a babysitter or pet sitter at least twice a month so you can go on dates with your spouse or have a few hours to read, sew, or enjoy a home. -facial done. You can also pay a couple of college kids hoping to earn some extra money to clean her yard or car.
