Which daily routine change has saved you the most time in your schedule?
Ernest Wolfe
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Albin Diego@albin_diego
Switching to a standing desk has improved my posture and allowed me to work more efficiently.
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1. Avoid Tackling Work Emails First Thing in the Morning
Unless an email is urgent, it's better to schedule a specific time in the afternoon to respond to non-urgent messages.
2. Explore New Productivity Tools
Consider asking your colleagues about the tools, software, or apps they find useful. Don't hesitate to share your thoughts and embrace new methods for improving efficiency. Now I find iBoysoft MagicMenu ( https://iboysoft.com/magic-menu/) to make the Finder on MacBook work faster and more conveniently. This freeware greatly enhances the right-click context menu with new and upgraded functions, such as creating new files, copying or moving items, quick access to files, and more. These additions streamline document management, saving you from tedious, repetitive tasks.
3. Minimize Distractions by Storing Your Phone
To maintain focus during work hours, I have tried keeping the phone in a cabinet or out of sight.
4. Capture Inspiration Anytime
Whether you're commuting, reading at night, or in another setting, jot down any ideas that could enhance your work.
I started using a digital planner instead of a paper one, reducing my planning time.
Declining meeting invitations that could have been an email :)
I started meal prepping on weekends, and it’s been a good thing. Having ready-to-go meals has cut down my daily cooking time significantly.
I have a little kid, so I work 4-5 hours a day. I've realized that I accomplish the same amount of work as I did in 6-7 hours because I know I won’t have more time, so I stay focused and avoid distractions.
I have a clear daily plan, prepare meals in advance, and work out at home to save time instead of going to the gym.
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I think minimizing distractions by storing your phone is a great tip. For me, it’s easy to lose track of time scrolling through social media, so keeping my phone out of sight during work hours really helps me stay focused and get more done
Exploring new productivity tools has definitely saved me a lot of time. I think it’s worth experimenting with different apps to find what works best. For me, automating small tasks with tools like MagicMenu has made a noticeable difference in my daily routine
Scheduling a specific time to respond to non-urgent emails is something I’ve started doing recently, and I think it’s made my mornings a lot more productive. For me, it’s all about tackling the most important tasks when I’m freshest, and leaving the emails for later.
Implementing the two-minute rule for tasks has made a huge difference in my productivity.
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@andrew_paul10 Wow! How do you manage tasks that are time-taking?
Preparing everything the night before saves time in the morning.
Using a time-blocking method helps me stay focused and organized.
Absolutely! I started putting my phone on silent and leaving it in another room while working. It's crazy how much more focused and efficient I am without the constant interruptions from notifications. I've probably saved an hour or more each day. Also been trying out this new AI-powered calendar app called Reclaim.ai that automatically optimizes my schedule based on my habits and preferences. Game changer for sure! 🙌
Actually, it's a weekly routine that saves me the most time daily:
I plan out my week at the beginning of the week, and then I make micro-adjustments daily.
Setting specific times for checking emails instead of constantly monitoring them has freed up much of my time.
I began preparing my outfit the night before, which made my morning routine much quicker.
Automating bill payments has saved me hours of manual processing each month.
Using a grocery delivery service has cut down on the time I used to spend shopping.