6 effective ways to save time

Sometimes it seems to us that time is running faster than before. However, nothing has changed, and the day on our planet lasts 24 hours as usual - no more and no less. Time is the most precious thing we have, and its waste is a huge waste. Do you want you to have enough time for everything? Read on with us: 6 effective ways to save time.

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1. How to save time?

You may be surprised, but we will use ready-made solutions based on the principles of lean production management. We will talk about lean management, which was first introduced by Taiichi Ono at the Toyota factory in the 50s. And what does the production of cars have to do with it, you think? It turns out that Lean Management can be used in every aspect of our lives. Lean management principles can be applied everywhere: at work and at home. Our goal is to eliminate wasted time and improve the efficiency of its use. The 6 methods we present to you below will save you 5 to 20 hours a week and also make your life easier. It's worth reading the entire article, right? (Photo: Shutterstock).

2. Make a schedule for the whole family.

The best way to save time is to plan it out. Schedule activities and responsibilities so you always know where your family members are and when they will return home. Also, create a cleaning plan that tells your family members what to do and when they need to do it - this will help you avoid confusion and save time. And of course, don't forget to follow up on the plan. (Photo: Shutterstock).

3. Make a menu for the whole week.

How can a full-week menu help you save time? It's very simple, firstly, you don't have to think about what to cook for your household today; secondly, you will know in advance what products you need for this; thirdly, children will not constantly ask you what for lunch today, because they will only need to look at the weekly menu. And if you feel like eating something different, you can simply change your plan. (Photo: Shutterstock).

4. Make a shopping list before going to the store.

This will save you not only money but also time. The shopping list has a number of undeniable advantages: you always know when you need to restock; it will allow you to avoid buying unnecessary products, as well as a surplus that can simply go bad. By shopping with a list, you also significantly shorten your shopping time. (Photo: Shutterstock).

5. Designations and stickers.

To be able to quickly find the necessary things, keys, products, buttons on the computer, cables, etc., you just need to make the appropriate designations, for example, with colored tape or stickers with inscriptions or images. It really works. (Photo: Shutterstock).

6. A place for everything.

Cutlery, dishes, spices, tools, groceries, stationery, and so on - everything in the house should have its own place. If you need something, you will know where to find it and you will not have to waste time and energy looking for the right thing. This principle applies to every aspect of our life, including work. Everything that you need in the process of work should be in place. (Photo: Shutterstock).

7. Everything is in place.

Just as the cutlery is in the corresponding compartments, you can organize all the other things in the house. Whether in a garage, closet, basement, or attic, everything should be in place. Thanks to this, you will always have everything at hand, and after the end of the work, you will know that everything has returned to its place. (Photo: Shutterstock).

8. Improvement.

Now let's think about kaizen, a Japanese philosophy that focuses on continuous improvement. Having introduced the 6 described rules into your life, do not stop there, because everything can be done even more efficiently.

You do not need to turn everything upside down at once, introduce changes into your life gradually. Remember that small steps lead to big changes - this also applies to our daily life. And I think everyone knows what to spend the saved time on. (Photo: Shutterstock).