11 ways to get the most out of your day

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Sometimes it seems that there are not enough hours in a day to redo everything. Use these tips from successful entrepreneurs to avoid wasting your time.

1. Establish a routine

I have a clear routine that I never break: I get up, walk to a cafe and buy an espresso. This helps prepare the brain for whatever is planned for the day. When I'm at home, I take my son with me, and on trips I try to find new interesting places.

2. Exercise in the morning

Neil Grimmer Founder of the Habit personalized food brand.

Five days a week, from six to seven in the morning, I work out on a stationary bike. During training, I almost plunge into a meditative state and I always have new ideas. Then I just write them down on paper or using Siri.

3. Prepare for the day in the morning

Sara Stein Founder of the Sisters of Los Angeles brand.

My coffee machine automatically turns on at 5:30. I like to drink coffee and check my mail before waking my kids to school. This time I use to sort orders, check delivery and production. It helps you start your day productively.

4. Take care of good Wi-Fi when traveling

Alexis Ohanian Co-founder of Reddit and Initialized Capital.

Good Wi-Fi is the most important thing. I take an Eeros router with me on all trips. Before staying at a hotel, I make sure to check what kind of gym it has and whether there are good cafes nearby. A familiar routine makes you feel at home.

5. Put on earphones to avoid distraction

Scott Tannen Head of Boll & Branch bedding company.

I have such huge, white and red headphones that completely cover my ears and catch my eye from afar. Sometimes I put them on without turning on the music, just so they don't bother me. This trick always works.

6. Set aside time for important work

Jordana Kier Co-founder of the natural tampon company LOLA.

Every day I set aside time in my schedule from 12:00 to 14:00 so that I can do the most important things and not be distracted by anything else.

7. Share a good mood

Monica Guzman Executive Director of the public relations firm Konnect Agency.

At nine in the morning we all leave their offices and share the good news. The news can be both professional and personal. This helps employees get to know each other better and start the day in a good mood.

8. Come up with fun office traditions

John Rubey Head of Fathom Events, an entertainment company.

We agreed that whoever is late for internal executive meetings buys everyone's food at the next meeting. This motivates us to come on time and turns our meeting into a game.

9. Don't waste time on the road

James Hirschfeld Co-founder and CEO of the Paperless Post stationery brand.

If you've been putting off writing a long letter, the commute to work is the perfect time to finally write it. This will make your trip seem shorter and you will start your day with a sense of accomplishment.

10. Have short meetings

Evelyn Rusli Co-founder of Yumi baby food brand.

We regularly host 20-minute meetings on the go. This limited amount of time keeps everyone away from distraction and being as efficient as possible. It's amazing how many problems can be solved in this short time.

11. Exercise at work

Martellus Bennett Founder of the creative agency The Imagination Agency.

It's okay to work out between phone calls and meetings. For example, do 20 squats and 20 jumps.