Wanting to be more productive, but feel like you just simply don’t have time? Here are 5 tips on how to do more with the time you have!

ONE | Wake Up Earlier
I know, “shocker,” but this is a sure fire way to tackle some extra lines off your to-do list. Waking up an extra hour a day, allows you to take time for yourself and collect your thoughts. You’ll start your day more relaxed, and no one will be the wiser!

TWO | Make Categorized To-Do Lists
Sit down, make individual to-do lists by category (school, work, home, family, dinner, etc.) Write them in a planner – this is your cue to get a planner if you don’t have one – and set alarms or calendar updates in your phone. This takes away some of the stress of having to remember everything, just check your sources for what your daily schedule should consist of.

THREE | Set Designated Times for Your Tasks
Pull out that handy dandy planner or calendar to jot down time periods for your day.

ex. From 1 – 4 pm, I will research apartments in my prices range and email 3 offices to schedule showings.

We dreaded this as kids, but there’s a reason it always worked. It allows us to make plans from a general top down view and only requires minor adjustments as the day goes on.

FOUR | Check in With Yourself Throughout the Day
Are you still on track to complete your tasks? If yes, great, I knew you could do it! If not, ok, how can we complete the rest? Is it truly a lack of time, or are you starting to feel burned out? Is that next episode of your latest tv binge calling your name a little too loudly?

Take time to assess how you will get everything done and what is more important. Make a priorities list and accomplish those tasks with strict deadlines so that you can end your day feeling less stressed.

FIVE | DO IT!
The best way to get stuff done is to get stuff done. I can’t even begin to tell you how many things have been scratched from my to-do list and tacked onto the next day because I simply neglected to complete them. If the task is important enough to you or kissed by an immense sense of urgency, just do it. It’s cliche, but you’ll thank yourself later!

There we have it, folks! 5 Simple Ways to Be More Productive in A Day! Follow these techniques and you’ll be able to brag to your friends in no time!