The Entrepreneur's Guide to Winning Back Your Time

"I feel like I'm always working but never actually getting ahead."

I hear this from business owners every single day.

You sit at your desk with a full to-do list, a million ideas, and the best intentions.

But the day disappears in a blur of emails, meetings, and “quick tasks” that somehow take way longer than expected.

By the time you log off, you feel drained.

And yet… you still feel behind.

?? Why does this keep happening?

Because most business owners fall into the "busy but not productive" trap.

The #1 Mistake That’s Keeping You Stuck in Busy Work

Most entrepreneurs confuse movement with progress.

You feel productive because you’re constantly doing something.

But if those tasks aren’t strategic, they’re just keeping you on a treadmill—moving but never actually getting anywhere.

Here’s what I mean:

? Checking emails first thing in the morning = reactive work ? Focusing on revenue-generating tasks first = strategic work

? Saying yes to every opportunity = scattered priorities ? Setting clear boundaries = protecting your time & energy

? Filling your day with admin & busy work = staying stuck ? Delegating & automating = creating space for growth

Most business owners struggle with this shift because they don’t have a system.

They wake up and decide in the moment what needs to be done…

Instead of having a structured plan to follow.

How to Free Up 10+ Hours in Your Week

Imagine what you could do with an extra 10 hours every week.

More sales calls? More time with family? More energy to enjoy your business?

Here’s how to win back your time—without working harder:

1. Use the 80/20 Rule to Cut Your To-Do List in Half

?? 80% of your results come from 20% of your tasks.

Look at your to-do list right now.

Which tasks move the needle in your business?

Which ones are just keeping you busy?

→ Delete, delegate, or automate anything that isn’t driving real results.

2. Plan Your Day Around Your Peak Productivity Hours

You’re not productive 24/7.

There are specific times of the day when you naturally have more focus & energy.

Instead of fighting against it, plan your deep work during these peak hours.

?? For most people, this is 9 am–12 pm. Use this time for your highest-impact tasks.

3. Time-Block Your Work to Avoid Distractions

Multi-tasking is killing your productivity.

Instead of bouncing between tasks, use time-blocking to structure your day:

? 8:00 – 9:00 AM → Priority #1 ? 9:00 – 10:30 AM → Deep work (no emails, no distractions) ? 10:30 – 11:00 AM → Emails & admin ? 11:00 – 12:00 PM → Priority #2

Protect these blocks like meetings with yourself.

Create a Repeatable System to Finish Work on Time

Most entrepreneurs don’t struggle with motivation—they struggle with structure.

That’s why I created the 1-Hour Workday Planning System—to help business owners:

? Eliminate wasted time ? Prioritise the right tasks ? Finish work on time without guilt

?? Want to access it for free?

?? Grab it here → https://www.thehappinessformula.online/onehourworkday

It’s time to make your business work for you—not the other way around.

Let’s build a schedule that gives you freedom—not burnout.

See you next week!

Here are three ways I can help you level up your life & business this year…

1. Get a copy of my book?30 Days to Happiness?and learn the 30 life-changing habits for waking up happy every single day.

1. Listen to the 30 Days To Happiness Podcast for weekly insights into all the habits, hacks, and strategies to building a life and business you love!

1. I am working with a few people this month and showing them exactly how to free up 10 hours in their week so they can focus on money-making activities to skyrocket their business growth.?

DM me the word ‘PLAN’ for the invite.