It’s true that time, is one of the only non-renewable resources that we have; each minute that ticks by is another minute you absolutely cannot get back. We can choose to use our minutes wisely and with our best interests at heart or we can choose to stay on the time tread mill and continue a cycle of running without getting anywhere.

1. Keep everything in your head.
One of the first problems is that many people do not have a to-do list at all. Some people say making a list takes too much time, but think of what can happen if you do not have a list. Things get forgotten and do not get done. A list helps you keep track of the important things. The act of checking something off a list can also be gratifying, especially for kinesthetic learners. For visual learners seeing items checked off their to-do list helps drive them forward while offering a feeling of satisfaction.

2. Try to do everything yourself.
If you are like most women juggling a busy work schedule it is easy to think, “It will be quicker if I just do it myself.” But if you never get the task done how can it be quicker? Learning how to delegate can become one of your biggest time savers and best ways to quickly get things off your list. How much is your time worth per hour and how much would it cost to get an assistant or co-worker to help you for a few hours a week? Make a list of all the administrative tasks you do that someone else could do. It may take a little upfront training, writing down the process, or writing a phone script or email script to answer frequently asked questions, but it will be well worth the time you save down the road.