Summary of "The Time Audit: Save 10+ Hours/Week With This Time Management Framework"
Key Wellness Strategies, Self-Care Techniques, and Productivity Tips
- Conduct a Time Audit (7 Days Minimum)
- Track everything you do each day for at least a week, including weekdays and weekends.
- Record time spent on activities honestly without judgment.
- Categorize activities into:
- Essential: Work, family responsibilities, health maintenance.
- Growth: Learning, self-care, personal and relationship development.
- Waste: Excessive social media, unnecessary meetings, events attended out of obligation.
- Recognize that some “waste” time is okay in moderation for balance and freedom.
- Identify 1-2 hours per week of waste time to cut and reallocate to growth activities (e.g., fitness, reading).
- Calendar Blocking
- Schedule specific blocks of time dedicated to one focus or activity.
- Treat blocks as non-negotiable (no multitasking or interruptions).
- Examples:
- Family time block (e.g., 5–8 pm) focused fully on family.
- Work project blocks for deep focus.
- Helps increase intentionality and quality of time spent.
- Time Batching
- Group similar tasks together and handle them in one dedicated block.
- Examples:
- Filming multiple videos in one session.
- Scheduling meetings or podcast interviews back-to-back.
- Running errands in one trip instead of multiple trips.
- Increases efficiency by reducing transition time and decision fatigue.
- Decision Framework to Reduce Decision Fatigue
- Use three questions to evaluate decisions:
- Does this align with my priorities?
- Would I do this tomorrow?
- Can this be automated, delegated, delayed, or deleted?
- Helps quickly decide on commitments and avoid wasting mental energy.
- Example: Deciding whether to work out or attend an event.
- Encourages setting clear boundaries and saying “no” to non-priorities confidently.
- Use three questions to evaluate decisions:
- Regular Self-Assessment
- Review your Time Audit and weekly schedule regularly to stay aligned with your goals.
- Adjust and optimize your time use based on how you feel and what’s working.
- Avoid becoming a stranger to yourself by consistently checking in on your habits and priorities.
- Use tools like weekly planning videos or guides to support this process.
- Pro Tip
- Combine enjoyable activities with productive ones (e.g., watch reality TV while on the StairMaster) to make self-care and growth more appealing.
Presenters/Sources
- Amy Landino (referred to as Amy TV presenter)
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement
