6 tips for finding free time

1. Buy time

To have more time, you need to buy it. Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton write about this in their book Happy Money: The Science of Smart Consumption.

“If we hire people to do our worst jobs, from cleaning the toilet to cleaning the plumbing, money will change the way we spend our time. We will have more time for our hobbies,”say Dunn and Norton. Yes, you have to spend money, but it's worth it.

2. Reduce your time watching TV

According to Television & Health Research. Americans spend an average of two months of the year watching television. Of course, watching movies and TV shows is a pleasure, but think about whether it is worth spending so much time on it.

3. Simplify the decision making process

This applies to all areas. For example, Barack Obama only buys gray and blue suits. “I don’t want to waste time thinking about what to wear, I have to make a lot of decisions without it,” he said in an interview with Vanity Fair.

4. Plan time for reflection

“The faster the world evolves and the busier we get, the more important it is to take time to think so that we can focus and calmly ponder what's important to us,” says Greg McKeon, business consultant and bestselling author of Essentialism. Many successful people use this advice. Among them are Bill Gates, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner.

5. Say no more often

“The next time you have a new opportunity, think carefully before making a commitment. If you feel like you have to agree, decide what you have to give up in return. When choosing between two options, remember that there is always a third - do nothing. And in most cases, the best thing to do is just answer “no” to both sentences,”advises Tom Rath, psychologist and author of numerous bestsellers, including“Eat, Move, Sleep. How everyday decisions affect health and longevity”and“The power of optimism. Why Positive People Live Longer.

6. Disconnect

Check email and social media less often. You will be surprised how much time you have free up when you start paying less attention to different electronic devices.