Before Breakfast A time makeover: Before Breakfast listener Haley
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Dec 4, 2024 A listener shares her time-tracking journey, revealing how she utilizes Excel to gain insights into her daily routines. The discussion includes the perks of a flexible morning routine and the concept of 'Tuesdays for Me' for personal retreats. Weekend planning strategies to ease upcoming tasks and innovative cleaning techniques are also explored. The hosts emphasize finding joy in productivity, featuring tips like enjoying flavored sparkling water to boost morale at work.
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Listener Introduction
- Haley, an Austin-based program manager in tech, has been a long-time listener of Before Breakfast.
- She implemented tips like "bashing the little things" and making kits, and volunteered for a time makeover.
Time Tracking Method
- Laura Vanderkam suggests tracking time to understand where it goes.
- Haley used a printed Excel sheet with 30-minute intervals, later transferring data to a digital file for analysis.
Simplified Morning Routine
- Haley realized she doesn't need an elaborate morning routine.
- Focusing on her priorities, exercise and coffee, is sufficient without needing to wake up extremely early.