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Time Saving Tips to Get That Hour Back

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So like most of my friends in the US (Arizona excluded), I lost an hour recently due to Daylight Savings Time. Now I am so happy that it means I get an extra hour of sunshine after work over here in California, but at the same time, I kind of want that hour back.
So I decided to make a list of how I can regain that hour :

TIme Saving Tips #timemanagement

Time Saving Activity Estimated Time Savings
Pick out what you and your kids will wear tomorrow tonight and set it out 10 minutes
Make your own coffee or tea drink and take it to go instead of stopping at a coffee shop 10 minutes
Record your television program and watch it back without commercials 10 minutes (at least)
Order dinner in or pick up a dinner at a fast food restaurant for one night 15 minutes
Delegate or say no to the next request  – it is ok to say no once in a while 10 minutes
Eat on paper plates for dinner for one meal 5 minutes

 

There is an hour back! 🙂 What tips would you add to this list?

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  1. Michelle says

    March 12, 2013 at 8:18 am

    I am still dragging from the time change! I think I am going to try to cook dinner for two nights at the same time one night this week.

  2. BethM@Under A Pile of Scrap! says

    March 12, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    Up until just a few years ago, those of us in Indiana didn’t have to change our clocks, but we had this governor who thought it was the thing to do. No matter what I do, my body still feels like it’s getting up at 5:00 a.m. – until Fall anyway. 😉

  3. Michelle says

    March 12, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    I swear that I “miss” that hour until the fall comes and we “fall back”. Sigh…I know part of the issue is my mindset so I really tried to be more positive and embracing this year. Being able to sit at home and enjoy the daylight even when I work late is awesome!

    What’s helped me the most is getting EVERYTHING ready the night before – essentially all I have to do is roll out of bed, put on my clothes and all our items are ready to be picked up so we can walk out the door. Getting my kids on board has been essential!

    • Organizedisland says

      March 12, 2013 at 10:16 pm

      Sounds like you have a great system in place Michelle! I love that you have everything ready the night before. I love that your kids are on board too – great job!

  5. Tamara says

    March 13, 2013 at 11:34 am

    I heard somewhere that it takes someone up to a week to adjust to the time change. I don’t remember it being such a big deal, but this is the first year I’m the mom of two kids! One (the baby) totally adjusted and is waking up at normal times. The older one is getting up when it’s even earlier and darker. What’s her deal?!

    • Organizedisland says

      March 13, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      Aw, I guess we all need time to adjust. I agree – it takes me at least a week! Thanks for stopping by!

  9. Ann says

    March 15, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    What a great idea–so many people complained about losing that hour. Makes me think there are more “little” ways to find time too! Thanks!

  10. Xenia says

    March 15, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    Are you for hire? Because I seriously need organization lol Love love these tips – I used to do picking out clothes the night before!

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