Cleaning tips
6 life-changing hacks to free time of your busy schedule
Modern research shows that in order to live a life filled with positive experiences and prosperity we need to free more time of our busy schedules. Trends show that people spend more money buying time today than ever before - and with proven results. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science shows how purchases done with the aim of completing timely chores and thereby freeing time produces a greater satisfactory emotional response than purchasing things.
So how can you join this bunch of happy campers and free time from your weekly schedule? Our experts have put together this short list of 6 time-saving hacks you can implement in order to find yourself enjoying more and stressing less!
- Prepare for all meals in advance
Food is a weekly must-do that eats up a lot of our spare time. In fact, The Bureau of Labor Statistics concludes that the average person spends a whopping 7 hours and 56 minutes a week eating. By preparing the weekly sit-downs at the dinner table in advance you can save some crucial minutes. Double the amount of pre-selected elements in order to reuse it for tomorrow’s meal. Use yesterday’s spuds to make a delicious mash and enjoy an extra 30 minutes of free time.
- Never leave a room empty handed
If you have children then it does not matter how many kids you have tornadoing your home - the feeling of never-ending mess can be overwhelming. Make it a habit to never leave a room empty handed, and make sure it’s a habit for the whole family. There is always something you can take with you which will save you those precious minutes for later. It also makes the tidying feel like less of a chore and spread out throughout the day.
- Clean up your phone
We all know, this one is a tough nut. But if you are serious about saving time then you really should give your phone a make-over. The average person spends over 2 hours a day on social media. For teenagers this number increases to almost 9 hours. We are social beings but there is a time and a place for everything and social media platforms should not be part of your phone. Neither should games for the exact same reasons. Delete all unnecessary apps on your phone and save a great deal of time each week.
- Increase the quality of your sleep
Sleeping well is key to human functioning, however it is something that most of us fail tremendously. By increasing your sleep quality your mind and body will function properly and allow you to save time overall. Make sure your room is as dark as possible, change your curtains to darker ones if necessary and make sure you have fresh air circulating. Turn off your phone and laptops and make sure you leave them out of the bedroom unless your tech-addiction has passed this level.
- Combine activities
Most of us drive to work or enjoy public transportation, then after working hours we put on our nikeies and hit the gym. There is a way, off course, of combining these two essential activities and thereby saving hours whilst staying fit. You can also combine other activities such as cleaning whilst showering, cooking whilst studying, working whilst commuting, etc. It really is a fun activity in itself pondering on which activities to combine.
- Buy more free time
Bringing back my second point of this article; those who spend money on buying more free time each week live a happier life. So which services can help you spend less time on chores and more time thriving? Modern times call for modern services and some of the amazing options of the new world include home delivery services for grocery items, neighbour-help apps for smaller chores or outdoor trimmings, homecleaning services such as yours truly, babysitting apps and so much more. Whatever your need might be - there is an app for that!
Well there you have it! Hopefully these tips will come in handy and provide you with some simple, yet entertaining and most importantly; life-changing hacks on how to save time!
