I hear this over and over from music teachers and educators: there never seems to be enough time to get it all done.

You know what it's like, right?

Time to teach
Time to plan
Time to write
Time to practice
Time to be with family
Time to be a good friend
Time to read
Time to exercise
Time to learn

We’re always looking for new ways to be more productive, get more done in the little time we seem to have, and save time in places where, like money, we might be overspending.

That’s one of my favorite ways to think about time—like money. We all have the same number of hours in the day; it’s how we spend them that makes the difference.

Where (and how) do you want to spend your time? What’s important to you?

Once you can answer these questions, you’ll be motivated to make it happen—to take control of how you’re spending your time and look for ways to save it wherever you can.

If you know me, you know I'm a saver more than I am a spender. I love finding ways to save money, creative energy, and yes, time, so today, I'm excited to share a few time-saving tips and strategies that I've learned in the hopes that it helps you save time this week.

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Resources mentioned:

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TickTick: a simple, easy-to-use list-based approach to keeping track of tasks

Toggl: a time-tracking tool

Moment app

The Secrets of Batching in Freelance Work

Free Batching Worksheet

Zapier: a free automation tool

Deep Work (Cal Newport)

Time Blocking: An Ultimate Guide from a Productivity Expert (Toggl)

How I Use Time-Blocking to Structure My Workday

Manage Your Email Inbox Like a Boss: 7 Pro Tips (Musician & Co.)

7-Step Guide to Achieving Inbox Zero (and Staying There) (Fast Company)