{"id":100669,"date":"2023-04-15T16:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-15T20:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=100669"},"modified":"2023-04-27T10:46:25","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T14:46:25","slug":"making-the-most-of-your-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/making-the-most-of-your-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Making the Most of Your Time: 5 Ways to Maximize Efficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When should you delegate tasks? How can you streamline your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/methods-of-decision-making-crucial-conversations\/\">decision-making<\/a> process? Who should go on your &#8220;adversaries list&#8221;?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/reach-your-potential\/\">reach your full potential<\/a> and accomplish extraordinary things, Matthew Dicks says you must first learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/make-the-most-of-your-time\/\">make the most of your time<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/stop-wasting-time\/\">Stop wasting time<\/a> on unnecessary tasks, accomplish necessary tasks as quickly as possible, and reap the most benefits from the tasks you spend time on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to explore Dicks\u2019s five main principles for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/why-more-is-less\/\">maximizing<\/a> efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-principle-1-differentiate-between-important-and-irrelevant-tasks\">Principle #1: Differentiate Between Important and Irrelevant Tasks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the most of your time, Dicks says that you first have to disregard irrelevant tasks. Only then can you<strong> focus on things that are truly important to <em>you<\/em><\/strong>\u2014not to your boss, your friends, or any other outside entity. He explains that we waste time on irrelevant tasks because we make decisions based on our current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/thoughts-feelings-and-behaviors\/\">thoughts and feelings<\/a>, which are largely influenced by our environments (like the people around us), not what we truly want or what\u2019s best for us long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To maximize efficiency and avoid wasting time on tasks that <em>feel<\/em> important but are actually irrelevant, Dicks recommends performing only tasks that would matter to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/your-future-self\/\">your future self<\/a>.<\/strong> This will ensure you\u2019re spending time on things that truly matter to <em>you<\/em> (not someone else) and benefit you in the <em>long term<\/em>. To enlarge your perspective ask yourself: Would the task at hand be important to your 100-year-old self? Would they <em>want<\/em> you to do it? Or, would they recommend that you spend that time doing something else?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recruit Others to Handle Necessary But Unimportant Tasks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dicks recognizes that certain tasks must get done even if they\u2019re <em>not <\/em>important to you. For example, repainting the house might not be important, but it must be done to prevent home damage. <strong>To manage necessary but unimportant tasks, recruit others to help you<\/strong>. You can do this in one of three ways:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pay someone to do the task for you.<\/li><li>Assign the tasks to a subordinate or willing party\u2014for example, an employee, apprentice, or friend.<\/li><li>Ask someone to help you complete the task so you accomplish it faster.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Principle #2: Minimize the Duration of Routine Tasks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, Dicks recommends <strong><em>minimizing<\/em> the amount of time you spend on recurring, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/routine-tasks\/\">routine tasks<\/a><\/strong>\u2014such as doing laundry or cleaning the dishes\u2014regardless of whether they\u2019re subjectively important or not. Dicks explains that, since you perform these tasks repeatedly, they could take up large portions of your life. Getting them done faster will create more free time that you can devote to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/pursue-your-goals\/\">pursuing your goals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dicks presents three main tips to minimize the time you spend on routine tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Create Efficient Systems and Routines for Completing Tasks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dicks notes that using systems and routines to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-complete-a-task-successfully\/\">complete tasks<\/a> will help you streamline the process and save time<\/strong>. For example, reduce the time it takes to dress your child in the morning by creating an organization system for their clothing\u2014that way, you won\u2019t have to waste time looking for certain items. Further, create a dressing routine that streamlines the process and ensures you don\u2019t forget anything\u2014brush their teeth, comb their hair, put on their socks, underwear, pants, and shirt, and then put on their shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Minimize Decision-Making<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minimize time-consuming decision-making by planning choices in advance and limiting your options, Dicks recommends. <\/strong>For example, you might currently spend 30 minutes every night rummaging through the cabinets and deciding what to make for dinner. Instead, pick three starches, three vegetables, and three proteins for the week and eat them in different combinations so you don&#8217;t spend time coming up with and preparing complex meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: Multitask When Possible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dicks notes that multitasking will help you get more things done at once so you have more free time to dedicate toward your goals<\/strong>. For example, instead of taking 10 minutes to eat dinner and then another 10 minutes to review tomorrow&#8217;s schedule, review the schedule <em>while<\/em> you eat dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Principle #3: Focus on the Macro Rather Than the Micro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Third, Dicks suggests <strong>focusing on the big picture rather than a task\u2019s details. <\/strong>He explains that people waste time by focusing on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/small-details\/\">small details<\/a> that they <em>think<\/em> are important but that don\u2019t really matter. They do so because they desire perfection\u2014they think every small detail needs to be immaculate<em>.<\/em> However, this wastes time because most tasks and projects <em>don&#8217;t<\/em> need to be perfect\u2014they just need to get done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid the trap of perfectionism and micro-analyzing, Dicks offers two tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Stop Worrying About What Others Think<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dicks explains that people often focus on unimportant details\u2014like whether they should wear red lipstick or clear lip gloss\u2014because they\u2019re concerned about how others will perceive them based on their appearance, level of effort, and so on. Realistically, this is a waste of time because people don&#8217;t pay attention to these things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Consider the Impact of the Task<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Second, Dicks recommends, consider whether doing something will <em>actually<\/em> impact the end result\u2014<\/strong>if it wouldn\u2019t, don\u2019t do it. For example, adding a fancy border to your work report might make it look nice, but it won\u2019t change the content of the report or whether your boss will understand it. Spending time on this detail is wasteful\u2014disregard it and move on to something that actually matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Principle #4: Optimize Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, Dicks advises <strong>minimizing the time you spend sleeping while maximizing the amount of rest you get<\/strong>. Sleeping takes up more time than any other routine task\u2014therefore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-optimize-sleep\/\">optimizing your sleep<\/a> will save you the most time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unoptimized sleep wastes time in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>We spend more time in bed than necessary\u2014either because we sleep for too long or spend time in bed doing things other than sleeping, like using our phones.<\/li><li>We do things that disrupt our sleep schedule, and therefore, our sleep quality\u2014like going to bed and waking up at different times every day. This wastes time by making us sleepy and causing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/brain-fog-after-covid\/\">brain fog<\/a> at times when we <em>should<\/em> be awake and productive.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Dicks recommends two tips to ensure you get the most rest in the least amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Create a Sleep Schedule and Stick to It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day without fail.<\/strong> Sleeping and waking at different times each day confuses your body and reduces your sleep quality. If there are times when you have to go to sleep later or wake up earlier, Dicks says to stick to your schedule as much as you can\u2014even if you go to bed late, wake up at your designated time, and if you need to wake up early, go to bed at your designated time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Take Precautions to Get Good Sleep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Second, Dicks recommends engaging in behaviors that promote good sleep\u2014<\/strong>exercise during the day to release energy, create a wind-down routine before bed to prepare your body for rest, sleep with white noise, and make sure the room\u2019s a comfortable temperature at 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Your body and mind will be ready to fall asleep as soon as you get into bed, so you won\u2019t waste any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: Sleep Less<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dicks contends that many people think they need more sleep than they actually do. After following the aforementioned suggestions to ensure your sleep is productive, he suggests reducing the time you spend sleeping to see if you wake up well-rested. For example, cut your sleep time by 30 minutes one week, then an hour the next\u2014you might even be able to sleep as little as five and a half hours per night, as Dicks does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Principle #5: Stop Spending Time on Negative People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, <strong>minimize the time you spend engaging with and thinking about negative people, <\/strong>Dicks recommends.<strong> <\/strong>When you <em>do<\/em> spend time with them, you waste time thinking about things that don\u2019t matter, like what caused their harmful behavior or whether you deserved it. Further, their negative behavior can rub off on you and cause <em>you<\/em> to be more negative\u2014more self-doubting, more unmotivated, and so on\u2014which sabotages your productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dicks presents three main tips for managing negative people so you don&#8217;t waste time thinking about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Try To Understand Them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dicks explains that <strong>understanding <\/strong><strong><em>why<\/em><\/strong><strong> someone acted negatively will make it easier for you to forgive them<\/strong> and stop thinking about the situation. Further, even if you can\u2019t forgive them, understanding them will put the issue to rest in your mind. This technique is most helpful when the offender is someone you have to remain in contact with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Avoid Them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you can\u2019t understand the other person, Dicks recommends avoiding them<\/strong>.<strong> <\/strong>Do this by either removing them from your life or creating boundaries to minimize your exposure to them. For example, if your parents frequently invite themselves over for dinner just to criticize your home and your cooking, create a boundary where they can\u2019t come over anymore\u2014you\u2019ll go to them. This will prevent further criticisms that will plague your thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: Add Them to an Adversaries List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone did something so horrible to you that you can\u2019t understand them and avoiding them doesn\u2019t prevent you from thinking about them, Dicks recommends adding them to a list of adversaries. This will help you put your thoughts about them aside for now. In the future, you can try again to understand them, or you can plan your revenge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When should you delegate tasks? How can you streamline your decision-making process? Who should go on your &#8220;adversaries list&#8221;? To reach your full potential and accomplish extraordinary things, Matthew Dicks says you must first learn how to make the most of your time. Stop wasting time on unnecessary tasks, accomplish necessary tasks as quickly as possible, and reap the most benefits from the tasks you spend time on. 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