There are so many eclectic little trinkets you can decorate your workspace with today, but here's the thing: All those trinkets can easily turn into clutter, which leads to distraction

and, ultimately, wasted time. Get rid of anything in your workspace that isn't absolutely necessary to the task at hand.

Have a regular place for all your things — whether it's your shoes, keys, wallet, or mail — and put them back when you’re done using them. This little habit

is a major time-saver, helping you find everything right away when you need it.

If you're feeling artistic, try starting a bullet journal. For those lacking in the creativity department, grab yourself a detailed planner. Either one can help you stay on top of

everything that's going on in your life, from projects to chores to events to goals.

Cut back on your Netflix binges and go to sleep earlier. If you consistently get a good night's rest, you'll see a major change in your energy throughout the day

(and an overall improvement in your health over time). 

Start concentrating on the task at hand — right here, right now. Set a timer for yourself, with a little bit of leeway, and try your best to stick to

that firm deadline. (Just make sure you're realistic about how much time you need.) 

Take a deep breath and realize that you can't do everything. You're not a superhero (even though you may try to be sometimes). Learn how to prioritize what's important and

let go of everything else using methods like the 80/20 principle (you can read more about it here).

Make a date with your closet on Sunday afternoons/evenings and try your best to select your outfits for the entire week in advance. Make sure everything's clean, then organize your

outfits together along with any accessories and shoes. That way, you won't spend extra time every day frantically sifting through your wardrobe.

If you want to boost your productivity but find it difficult to stay focused, try the Pomodoro Technique: Set a timer and work for 25 minutes, then take a

five-minute break, and repeat. It'll help you zero in on a specific task for a specific amount of time, sort of like a high-intensity workout. 

The mindfulness you can achieve while meditating for just a few minutes every day can ripple into the rest of your life, making you feel present in every moment rather

than stuck in the past or the future. You'll be amazed by how much time you can save just by living in the now.

Texting may be easy, but if you have something important to say or a story to tell, calling the person can make things so much easier (and quicker!). 

You've probably heard it a million and one times before, but planning your meals can save you so much time in the long run. Try to carve out some time

on a Sunday for meal prep and watch how drastically it changes your week.

This probably seems super extra, but knowing when your body typically winds down and wakes up can totally contribute to your productivity. Find a cool app or monitor to wake

you up at the perfect time so you can stop hitting snooze and accomplish more in the A.M.

You'll be more focused on the task at hand, you'll wind down faster in the evenings, and you'll eliminate major time-wasters like Snapchat and Instagram.

Multitasking can be great in certain situations, but when it comes to your productivity, it's much better to just focus on one thing at a time. Close apps you aren't

using and tabs that are stealing your attention, and just focus solely on what you're doing. Your efficiency will skyrocket — just watch.

It's okay to ask for help once in a while when you get overwhelmed. Once you get the minutiae off your shoulders, tons of time for more important projects will

open up in your schedule.

Spend the time you'd normally be mindlessly scrolling through Instagram and do something more productive instead.

Ever taken a coffee nap before? It's simple: Drink an entire cup of coffee and follow it up with 20 minutes of rest. Your body will process the caffeine as

you nap and recharge your brain so you'll wake up feeling refreshed instead of groggy. (Just be sure to keep it at 20 minutes or less so you don't wake

up feeling worse!)

Surround yourself with people who will inspire you to be a better you, not drag you down and waste your time.

Make sure to write a list of what you need before you go, and take the quickest route possible. If all the stores you need to hit are close together,

all the better.

Never underestimate the power of the word "no." Saying "yes" to everything may resulting in you taking on way more than you can handle, which leads to stress, stress, and

more stress. Say "no" when you need to, and don't feel guilty about it!

Get a little extra energy right away in the morning by doing some basic stretches and exercises as soon as you wake up. (Lifehack: save even more time by wearing

your workout gear to bed the night before!)

If you don't have the willpower to stay off of social media while you work, download an app to do it for you: Self Control is a great option, letting

you to block certain websites from yourself for a specific amount of time.

Experience is undoubtedly the best way to learn, but seeking advice from others is also pretty helpful. Study the time management techniques of some of the most successful people around

you, whether it be your best friend or your boss, and learn from their failures as well. 

Try to complete basic chores like answering emails or reading a memo in one sitting. (Translation: Don't procrastinate on the little things.) Once you get those out of the way,

break up the more complex tasks — preparing a budget or writing a long-form article, for instance — into separate chunks with mini breaks spread throughout.

Google is great, but how often do you search for a simple answer online only to find yourself lost in the abyss of the internet? One search leads to another,

which leads to clicking through a hyperlink, which leads to you stalking an Instagram page for hours. Stop wasting a tragic amount of time online by limiting your searching, or

blocking yourself from Google completely when working on a project. 

This is such an easy one! Save time (and money) by making your own coffee each day at home instead of waiting in line for specialty drinks at a bougie café.

Prep your coffee pot at night and set the timer for a few minutes before your alarm usually goes off. You'll wake up to the scent of fresh coffee, which

is an instant pick-me-up in itself, and have a cup of joe ready for you as soon as you get out of bed.

If you're one of those people who is perpetually late no matter the situation, this is a genius lifehack (and even if you're not, it will still save you time).

Set your clocks ahead just a couple minutes to add some extra time into your day without even realizing it.

As long as you're not excessively sweaty, oily, or messy, it's totally OK to skip a morning shower here and there — in fact, shampooing your hair daily can actually

strip it of essential natural oils and dry it out. Invest in dry shampoo instead, saving you time, money, and water!

If possible, you should start recording your favorite shows instead of watching them when they originally air so you can skip all the commercials. Genius!

Do you know if you're actually taking the quickest route to the office? Or the store? Or the doctor's office? Do yourself a favor and download Waze, a community-based

navigation app where drivers can share real-time traffic info. If you don't have it, you're missing out on a prime time-saving opportunity!

Need a personal stylist to do your shopping for you? There's a subscription box for that. Don't have time to go grocery shopping? There's a box with all the ingredients

you need to cook an amazing dinner, and it ships right to your doorstep. Need basics like socks, razors, or beauty supplies? There are subscription boxes for those, too.

Subscription boxes

have skyrocketed in popularity in the last couple years, and it's so easy to see why: You have so much free time when you don't have to shop!

Being a perfectionist is the worst: When you nitpick literally everything, you waste so much time second-guessing yourself and fixing what you perceive are mistakes. It's ineffective and straight-up annoying

at times. In 2018, do better: Instead of constantly striving for perfection, just focus on just being a better you with every new project you start.

Some people are morning people. Others are late-afternoon people. Then there are those who stay up at all hours of the night to complete their work. Everyone is different, and

that's awesome! Take note of your circadian rhythm and maximize the times when you have the most energy, no matter how random they may seem.

How long does it take you to find what's actually important in your email inbox? Chances are you're wasting too many minutes of your day sifting through all the unwanted

crap that gets sent to you. Take the time to clean out your inbox and unsubscribe from things that don't matter (or have a service do it for

you). You can get to work quicker if you eliminate unnecessary junk from your inbox (and your life, TBH).

Automating all those boring little tasks throughout your day can pay off in a big way when it comes to time management. Not sure where to start? You could try

using Workflow, highly customizable app that creates shortcuts on your phone that help you perform batches of tasks in one swift click.