Make Time For Yourself In 2023

First up, take an honest look at how you fill your day. Do you start off knowing exactly what you need to achieve? Are you taking on too much? Is scrolling through social one of your weaknesses? Knowing what takes up your time will help you win some back.

Try these tweaks to your routine:

• Be organised: making a short and realistic to-do list the night before will give you a head start on the day and stop you from procrastinating
• Prioritise: turn off non-essential notifications on your phone and avoid mindless entertainment so you can stay focussed
• Calendar block: set aside chunks of time for each task to stay on track. Grouping together similar tasks will also help maintain your flow.

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Do you do one big shop a week or are you more of a repeat shopper going back for forgotten ingredients? Either way, the weekly menu takes up considerable time so get more methodical with it.

Hands down the best way to do this is by planning your meals, taking stock of what’s in the fridge and cupboards, and preparing a good shopping list. We’ve made this really easy for you with our new all-in-one app – check it out, it’s a game changer.

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Tasty homecooked meals don’t have to be super labour intensive; there are lots of ways to get a little help in the kitchen. These speedy and delicious meals take advantage of brilliant time-saving appliances like pressure cookers and air fryers.

Or spend time to make time – that’s the beauty of batch cooking. Setting aside an afternoon to cook up and fill the freezer will buy you lots of time in busy weeks ahead; take a look at these unmissable tips and recipes.

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Keeping on top of housework can feel like a full-time job but setting a good routine an really cut down the workload.

Take a look at our speedy cleaning hacks for savvy time-saving ideas – and make sure other household members are pitching in too!

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Doing two or more things at once isn’t good for productivity as switching our concentration back and forth between tasks – even if it takes just a split second – wastes time. So, sticking to one job at a time is far more productive, right?

While that makes sense, there are a few dual tasks that just work together. We’re big fans of popping on a podcast while doing the ironing (especially with a super-fast steam iron! and folding laundry in front of the telly, as well as some of those speedy cleaning hacks above. Win win!

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Helping others is a good thing but saying yes to everything leaves us overwhelmed. Before you agree to a request, take a moment to weight it up. If you have a lot going on and feel that saying yes will leave you stretched, then it’s time to politely decline.

Saying no can feel daunting but done in a clear and friendly way (including a reason and alternative solution if possible) is fair on the person asking and much kinder to you. Plus, you’ll have another chance to help out in future.

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All great ways to win you back some time to do the things you want! And if you found these ideas useful, head over to our 8 Micro Habits to Make You Feel Great for more inspiration.