Here’s how I turned it around and freed up many hours every week.
Do you feel like your schedule is jam-packed, yet at the end of the day, you wonder, “WHERE DID ALL THE TIME GO?” You’re not alone—this is a common struggle for many of my clients and business leaders I speak with.
STAY WITH ME here—this isn’t your typical advice about managing time.
HERE’S WHAT I LEARNED: We’re often BUSY, but NOT PRODUCTIVE.
A great mentor once told me, “You either manage time, or it manages you.” Let me share some personal insights I learned on my journey:
I used to think being available to everyone was key to success.
- LESSON: I learned to time block focused, uninterrupted work hours, shutting out distractions. Instead of reacting to every request, I stayed in control—not the other way around. Unscheduled calls now go to voicemail, and I respond in planned communication times. THIS SHIFT HAS BEEN A GAME CHANGER, FREEING UP SO MUCH TIME.
Delegating felt inefficient because, honestly, I believed I could do it better.
- LESSON: Investing in consistent training empowered my team to excel and gave me the space to focus on strategic, high-impact work. THIS TRANSFORMED HOW I LEAD, AND HAS DRIVEN SUCCESS.
My never-ending to-do list left me drained by lunchtime.
- LESSON: I created my BEST MAP™ to Efficiency, prioritizing tasks based on impact, not urgency. Tools like Asana can help keep the focus on MEANINGFUL, ACHIEVABLE, PRIORITIZED goals. This ensures my energy is directed where it matters most!
I used to think working harder was the answer. The truth is, WORKING SMARTER, WITH STRATEGIC INTENT, YIELDS FAR GREATER RESULTS.
To break the cycle of wondering, “Where did all my time go?”, intentional action is key. With small, consistent changes, you can master your time and increase your productivity.
What’s one action you can start today—and commit to, even for just 15 minutes a day—to reclaim your time and boost your impact?
If this resonated, share it with someone in your network who needs this reminder!
