Ever think of how we can save more time for leisure and enjoying quality time with our family without leaving any housework undone. How can we get things done effectively?

Jeanette Rowland, with two kids, spends time on taking long walks, riding bikes and playing board games with her family. How can she do this? She has heaps of tips on how to save up to at least 7 hours every week, from doing grocery shopping to laundary, to cleaning, organizing and to running errands. Try her time saving ideas to streamline your day, stay better organized, and win back lost time for yourself and your family.

Among the list of her tips, I think the one regarding phone calls is what I really need:

If you tend to lose track of time on the phone, keep a small hourglass or egg timer nearby, and use it on those busy days when 40-minute chats are out of the question.
Vickie Hansen, creator of the Web site www.myorganizedlife.com, and a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, recommends screening your calls with caller ID and your answering machine. “If you’re on the go, take your call list and do it when you’re waiting to pick up your kids from practice. You can save 30 minutes a day,” she says.

How about you? Which area do you need the most to work on?

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