Efficiency? It’s All In A Day’s Work. 6 Tips Every Working Woman Should Follow!

Bill Gates once famously said that he prefers lazy people “because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.” What solutions do you have to save time? Here are some efficiency nuggets...

Start The Day Right

Your first meal of the day kick-starts your metabolism and replenishes blood-sugar levels so you can be productive throughout the day. With improved focus, you won’t feel tired, irritable or impatient, starting the day right. If you don't have time to make breakfast in the morning, put together a Chia Seed Pudding – Chia Seeds, Coconut Yogurt, a fruit of your choice and a drizzle of honey on the night before. Like you, it’ll be ready in the morning – and simply packed with nutrition. Throw in blueberries for that extra brainpower boost!

Use Multitasking Beauty Products

Getting ready for work in the morning can sometimes be frustrating: so many products to use. Score a three-for-one punch by choosing a moisturiser that has an SPF of at least 30, and contains antioxidants. So you can hydrate, sun-block, and get the anti-ageing benefits of antioxidants all at once before you start on your makeup.

Get The Important Stuff Done Early

Pick the top 2-3 things you need or want to accomplish for the day – and get those done first. The rest of the day will then be easy-peasy. In fact, if you have the freedom, you can even call it a day after the important stuff is done — the rest can wait until tomorrow.

Prep The Night Before

It's important to look your best, but you don't want to spend hours doing it. Spot some roots that need retouching and want to look good quickly? Resist the urge to plonk yourself at the hairdressers and rot for four hours just to touch up the grays. Liese One-Touch Cream Color covers up grays efficiently in a quick application of only 15 minutes.

Disconnect When Possible

To really focus on a task and get it done, disconnect from the Internet to remove unnecessary distractions. Sometimes this means just closing the browser or disconnecting from the wireless network. Of course, you’ll eventually want to re-connect, but having blocks of time when you’re disconnected can be extremely productive.

Limit Your Workday

If you work 8 hours a day, try limiting yourself to 6 hours. You’ll find that you’ll prioritise, work more efficiently, and waste less time, so your work gets done within that time frame. See if you can shift your work hours either earlier or later than the rest of the crowd. That’ll reduce commute time or give you more productive time when almost no one else is in the office.