Time Swapping: 3 Ways to Find More Time for the Things You Enjoy

Does this sound familiar?

"Someday, I am going to find a hobby/read this book/write that book."

"Oooh, next week, I will finally start working out."

"I really want to launch a podcast/blog/course to promote my business, but who has the time?"

The answer to that last question is, "You do!"?

A little time-swapping - along with a commitment to yourself - will help you increase your productivity, so you can take things off the backburner!

Time-Swapping

The concept of time-swapping is simple. Find pockets of time when you are not very productive - on hold on the phone, standing in line, or waiting to be let into a Zoom meeting - and use them to your advantage.

When you spend on-hold time making todo lists, drafting emails, finding events to attend, reading, writing, planning, dreaming, that's time well-spent!

Even if you use only a fraction of your found time on a passion project, you will still make a dent in those often ignored back-burner goals.??

Here are three more ways to find time to swap:

1. Netflix Time. We all love our Netflix ... or Hulu ... or whatever our preferred platform for binge-watching after a long day. I'm not saying to get rid of binge-time, just shorten it. Binge one less episode a night, a few times a week, and see what you can accomplish during that found time.?

2. Your Prime Time. When is your prime #productivity time? In the morning? Late at night? By extending your day - getting up 15 to 30-minutes earlier or staying up a little later - you can sneak in some productivity. Not sure which is your prime time? Try them both, and see what works best for you.?

3. Cooking Time. Whether you are a natural-cook or someone who took up cooking as a COVID-hobby, chances are you are eating out a lot less. One of the best ways to do food prep is to batch your cooking time. Pick one day a week to make multiple meals. You can easily freeze things like soup, spaghetti sauce, and casseroles, and pull them out later. I also love the Instant Pot as a productivity hack.?

Final Thoughts

To commit to your goals, you don't have to make sacrifices. You just need to be creative with how you spend and/or swap your time.

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Where do you find found time? And how do you use it? Please share your thoughts and experience in the comments.

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