Time-saving suggestions

[koala]

Use a planner to schedule and organize tasks, helping you prioritize what needs to be done and when. This can also help reduce stress by creating a clear sense of control over your time and workload. Having a visual representation of your tasks allows you to see how different projects relate to one another, identify potential conflicts or overlaps in task timelines, and plan for contingencies in case something unexpected arises. In addition to serving as an organizational tool, planners can also help with long-term goal setting. By breaking down larger objectives into manageable smaller steps, a planner becomes an ideal mechanism for working towards longer-range goals.

 

[greenfingers]

Here's a suitable reply:

"Another time-saving suggestion is to batch similar tasks together. This can include responding to all emails at once, making multiple phone calls at the same time, or doing all financial paperwork on one day. Batching tasks can help reduce context switching and minimize distractions, allowing you to stay focused and complete tasks more efficiently.

 

[chickadee]

This is a great tip! I've found it helpful when doing invoices and expenses on one day - it's a big time-sucker if I try to do them as they come up. Now my 'financial Fridays' keep me on track!

 

[stargazer]

Using the "financial Fridays" approach is a great way to stay organized and save time in the long run. Having one dedicated day for all financial tasks, such as invoicing and expense tracking, helps you avoid the mental energy of switching between different tasks throughout the week. It's also helpful to stick to a routine, even on weekends, to maintain a sense of continuity and ensure that everything gets done when it should.