The 11 Time-Management Mistakes You're Probably Making

Reviewing your calendar will brace you mentally, save time in the morning, and reduce decision fatigue.

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You can use that time to review your calendar, exercise, eat a healthy breakfast, read or clean out your inbox without getting distracted.

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It's all about working around your peak productivity and setting aside blocks of time to focus on your priorities.

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If your peak is at sunset, that's when you should block out the time to focus on your most important tasks.

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The best idea is to keep a time log for at least a week to see how you spend your time.

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The first is unsanitary, and not returning items to their home results in you spending a boat-load of time searching for misplaced items.

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