Hey! 👋
This week I want to talk about auditing your time:
- It’ll heighten awareness
- It’ll boost your productivity
- It’ll uncover hidden time thieves
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The reason is because everyone experience little distractions hijacking their day. But once you understand how to minimize the distractions, then your focus and productivity will go through the roof.
Distractions lead to destruction
Let’s dive in!
In order to use your time more efficiently, you first need to make sure you don’t make a few of the most common mistakes:
- Having no or low standards
- Not having repeatable systems
- Being blind to the subtle changes
The reason people tend to make these mistakes is because the world is filled with unlimited cheap dopamine. And as a result, they keep themselves stuck at the same level forever.
Here’s how to fix it:
Step 1) Have Awareness
The very first step to reclaiming your time is realizing it’s being wasted.
The world is filled with distractions.
Most people think being entertained for hours a day is okay.
Instead, high performing people know what’s important and operate differently.
For example, I don’t look for cheap dopamine on social media.
Before anything changes, you need to be aware of the problem first.
Step 2) Build Repeatable Systems
The next step to reclaiming your time is having a plan.
Greatness isn’t a single random event.
Most people don’t know the power of planning the perfect day.
Instead, write out what you’re going to accomplish.
For example, I’ll write 3-5 high value tasks every night.
Success is always planned.
Step 3) Conduct a Monthly Time Audit
And finally, the last step to reclaiming your time is exposing mistakes.
Recording your actions gives you a different perspective.
Most people float through the day.
Instead, write down how you spend every minute of the day.
For example, I keep a notebook close by where I log everything.
Our time here is limited.
That’s it!
As always, thanks for reading.
Hit reply and let me know what you found most helpful this week—I’d love to hear from you!
See you next week,
Jake