{"id":11335,"date":"2015-02-17T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-02-17T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.wework.com\/?p=11335"},"modified":"2020-04-03T18:00:51","modified_gmt":"2020-04-03T22:00:51","slug":"5-simple-hacks-add-hours-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/professional-development\/5-simple-hacks-add-hours-week","title":{"rendered":"Five simple hacks to add more hours to your week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By now, it\u2019s become\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/business.time.com\/2013\/04\/17\/dont-multitask-your-brain-will-thank-you\/\">pretty commonly accepted<\/a>\u00a0that multitasking can make you less productive. While it\u2019s true that trying to do multiple high-concentration tasks at the same time isn\u2019t a great idea, there are several times during the day when \u201cdouble-tasking\u201d can be your friend.<\/p>\n<p>By grouping the activities below, it\u2019s simple to add up to four hours of productivity to your day without worrying about\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/travisbradberry\/2014\/10\/08\/multitasking-damages-your-brain-and-career-new-studies-suggest\/\">damaging your brain<\/a>. The key is to pair routine tasks that don\u2019t require much thinking with more challenging ones. Since both tasks are things you\u2019d be doing anyway during your day, you\u2019re effectively doubling your productivity. Here are a few of my favorites.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">1. Learn while you burn.<\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"> It\u2019s sometimes hard to prioritize going to the gym when your schedule is already maxed out, but the health benefits of regular workouts are undeniable. In order to get twice the return on my time, I catch up on video podcasts, online lessons, and sometimes even a guilty pleasure on TV while I do cardio. Watching educational content is a great way to keep your mind engaged while you\u2019re challenging your body. Between my YouTube, HBO Go, Netflix, and Coursera apps, I\u2019m never at a loss for something to watch. This is an especially powerful hack when I\u2019m dreading going to the gym (which, let\u2019s face it, I usually am). I won\u2019t let myself watch a show I\u2019ve been looking forward to until I\u2019m on the treadmill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Daily time commitment: 30 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Productivity yield: 60 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">2. Charge up your commute.<\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"> According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average commute is more than 25 minutes each way. That means 50 minutes or more that can be dedicated to something besides getting from Point A to Point B. I live in New York City, so the majority of my commute is on the subway. I take advantage of this time to catch up on reading. My tools of choice are my Kindle and the Pocket app on my iPhone. If you drive to work, audiobooks and Podcasts are great options that will allow you to keep your focus on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Daily time commitment: 50 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Productivity yield: 110 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Use your morning wisely. <\/strong>Some of my best ideas have come while I\u2019ve been brushing my teeth, blow-drying my hair, or shaving my legs. Why? Because these are mindless tasks that I\u2019ve performed literally thousands of times, which means I can easily perform them on autopilot while I concentrate on other things in my life. When I was in college, I realized that the time I spent getting ready in the morning could double as study time. As an entrepreneur, I continue to harness this time to help me think about marketing challenges ahead. Whether it\u2019s something as small as a social media contest or as big as a new multi-million dollar campaign, you may be surprised at the \u201caha\u201d moments you\u2019ll have while getting ready in the mornings.<\/p>\n<p>Daily time commitment: 45 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Productivity yield: 90 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Tidy up while you talk. <\/strong>One of my favorite time-doubling tips is tidying up while I\u2019m on the phone. From straightening up a desk drawer during a conference call to clearing out your closet while you talk to your cousin, there are countless small tasks you can tackle that don\u2019t take your concentration away from the conversation. I talk to my grandmother on the phone every Sunday for about half an hour, and I can always count on that time to tidy up an area in my apartment.<\/p>\n<p>Daily time commitment: 25 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Productivity yield: 50 minute<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Catch up on social media during TV shows.<\/strong> According to eMarketer, U.S. adults spend an average of 4 hours and 28 minutes watching television each day\u2014yikes! Most entrepreneurs I know clock in way below that average. I love my DVR as much as the next girl, but not all shows are created equal. While some get my undivided attention each week, others are perfect for enjoying while I\u2019m doing other things. If you find yourself imbibing more than two hours of TV per day, try layering in other activities while you watch. Easy tasks that don\u2019t steal too much focus away include cleaning out your inbox, replying to personal Facebook messages, making to-do lists, and scheduling tweets. It\u2019s the perfect way to take the guilt out of a guilty pleasure.<\/p>\n<p>Daily time commitment: 90 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Productivity yield: 180 minutes<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The five simple modifications above take very little preparation but can lead to incredible results. Add them up and you\u2019ll find four more hours in your day. Collectively, that\u2019s 20 hours in a week, meaning you can be 50% more productive than most people without even trying.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By now, it\u2019s become\u00a0pretty commonly accepted\u00a0that multitasking can make you less productive. 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