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How often do you lose track of time and, somehow, many of the important things you want to do just don't get done? Time is such a limited and valuable resource. Once lost, time can never be reclaimed. Therefore, it's in your best interest to be in-the-know when it comes to using your time wisely.

1) Know where your time is going. Pay close attention to where your time is being invested by keeping a log of your daily routine for several days. Write down every single thing you're doing...and how long it's taking you to accomplish. I do this every now and then myself. It helps me determine which activities may be taking up too much time so that I have the opportunity to do them more efficiently. It also helps ensure that the activities I'm currently investing my time doing actually align with my priorities.

2) Identify and eliminate time traps. How much time are you investing surfing Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or YouTube? Are you watching TV for hours? Are you involved in clubs or organizations that you no longer enjoy? Are you 'friends' with toxic people that bring you down and steal time you could be spending being joyful and productive? Are you working on your goals...or are you partaking in activities that are not doing anything to move you closer to what you want in life? There are constantly 'distractions' hoping to steal our precious time. Identify them. Get back in control of them.

3) Catch your full 40 winks. You may think staying up late to finish a task is saving you valuable time tomorrow, but too much of this can be self defeating. Getting a good night's sleep is important for making the most of the time that you're awake.

P.S. Searching for more time in your life? Here are 501 Tips and Ideas for Finding More Time for the Things You Love!

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