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5 Time-Saving Tips

by Maria Gracia Updated October 1, 2023 Join our newsletter to be notified when new content is added to our website. A minute saved is a minute earned. Try out these 5 quick and easy time saving tips! 1. Send back the original. Rather than typing up a brand new letter, answer routine correspondence right on the original letter you received. Just grab a pen and write your response. Make a copy for your records and mail the original back to the sender with your response. 2. Prepare for phone calls. Before you call someone, make a list of important things you want to say or ask. This way, you won't forget anything, and you won't have to waste time calling back later. 3. Save your work often. If you use the computer at home or at work, and you're typing a document, or entering data, etc. be sure to keep saving your work at least every 5 to 10 minutes. If your computer freezes up, you will have retained most of your work, and you won't waste time having to do everything all over again. 4. Fold sheets in the matching pillowcase. As soon as you pull sheets and pillow cases out of the dryer, or off the clothes line, place all matching flat sheets, fitted sheets, and additional pillowcases, inside one of the matching pillowcases. The entire set will be together next time you want to use it. 5. Create a TV/Exercise session. Exercise in front of the TV, while you're catching up on the news, or watching a favorite program. Doing both at the same time could buy you 30-60 minutes of free time later, and your viewing session will be a lot healthier! Back to Time Management Index