Simple ways to save 15 minutes in your day

Plan your day the night before

Whether it’s work, shopping or socialising, have a plan. This allows you to focus on one thing at a time and is much more efficient, timewise.  

Put your phone down!

Australians spend an average of 5.5 hours a day on their phones each day.  

Use ‘down’ time

Use travel time on public transport (or if you are a passenger in a car) to get things done – check emails, reply to messages etc.  

Cooking and shopping

• When cooking meals, double the quantity and freeze for a later date.  

• Meal plan – you probably spend more than 15 minutes a day trying to figure out what to cook for dinner (or wandering aimlessly around the supermarket).  

• Write a shopping list and do it in one shop rather than having to return to pick up items you have forgotten.  

• Even better, take advantage of online shopping and have it delivered, saving even more time (and you’re less likely to buy things you don’t need).  

• If you have to go to the shops, go out of peak hours and avoid the queues at the checkout.  

Get ready for the next day the night before  

• Pack your gym bag, your lunch and your work gear and you’ll be ready to get out the door that much faster in the morning.

• Set your alarm 15 minutes earlier (and don’t press the snooze button!).  

Get organised  

• Clean as you go. This takes minutes and will save lots of time, especially on the weekends.

• Have a designated place to keep your keys, purse/wallet, and phone. Getting these organised is a simple and effective way to save yourself time trying to find them every day.  

• Try to get in the habit of putting everything away (in the right place) after every use. Then you won’t waste time hunting for things.

• Follow the 2-minute rule to avoid stuff building up. If it will take 2 minutes to complete a task or put something away – do it now.  

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