6 Ways to Wring Extra Time From Your Day

In addition, there are ways to reduce the amount of time you spend in front of the TV even when you do watch. Getting TiVo so that you can skip commercials is one way to reduce time spent watching TV by 15 minutes or more per show. It also allows you to watch the shows when you want, rather than having to stop something you are doing to watch.

3. Multitask

Learn to multitask where appropriate. For example, if you insist on watching TV, get into the habit of folding clothes, ironing, doing light exercises, making lists or any engaging in another activity that can easily be done while watching TV.

Most TV shows will allow you to multitask quite easily. By doing these things while watching TV, you will free up some time elsewhere in the day. If you like to keep up on the latest books, listen to audio books on your commute or study a foreign language.

4. Combine Tasks

Get into the habit of combining tasks that need to be done together when appropriate. If you need to go grocery shopping, stop at the cleaners, visit the drugstore and fill up the gas tank one day, combine them all into one outing instead of individual trips at different times. This will mean you need to drive from your house and back one time, instead of four.

5. Get Organized

Probably the biggest time saver will be for you to simply get organized. According to the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) the average executive wastes six weeks per year to disorganization and the average person spends 150 hours a year just looking for information on their computer and desk at work.