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When we think about time tracking, we mostly think about it being a best practice for work purposes.<\/p>\n
Tracking time boosts productivity, allows freelancers to accurately bill clients for projects, and gives us a better sense of how long a task may take (which can help both with planning and developing scopes of work).<\/p>\n
But did you know that tracking time is also essential for your life outside of work?<\/p>\n
Regardless of what fills your hours and days, time management is something nearly all of us struggle with.<\/p>\n
We all have a lot of responsibilities and expectations, both from external and internal sources\u2014work (of course), family obligations, friendships to nurture, personal health and wellness, and the daily maintenance of life.<\/p>\n
A lot of times it can feel like being on a hamster wheel\u2014how can we possibly fit everything into the 24 short hours we have in a day?<\/p>\n
Granted, life isn\u2019t likely to slow down anytime soon, so it\u2019s on us to gain ownership over the things we can actually control.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why tracking time relates to basically anything you do. By being ordered in how you approach your everyday tasks, you are able to maximize your time while also prioritizing your health and happiness.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s up to you to decide the things that are most important and should take precedence each day, but in this article we will focus on some of the most common areas.<\/p>\n
[content_upgrade cu_id=”425″]Free Download: 4 Ways to Stop Scrolling<\/strong>[content_upgrade_button]Click Here[\/content_upgrade_button][\/content_upgrade]<\/p>\n Source: www.theverge.com<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n We hear a lot about \u201cscreen time\u201d and how it affects us\u2014mostly to our own detriment.<\/p>\n In this digital world, many of us are heads down toward our screens\u2014whether they be attached to our smartphones, mobile devices, or laptops\u2014for a big portion of the day. Advances in technology have a lot of indisputable advantages, but with constant communication comes a lot of pressure, too. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important for us to have an idea about much time we are actually spending glued to our electronics.<\/p>\n Apple has also come to value this, which is why it launched Screen Time as part of its iOS 12 update. With no app download needed, Screen Time lives within your settings and allows you to go into a dashboard to see what apps you\u2019ve been in\u2014and for how long\u2014in the last 24 hours. You can also get more detailed information about your day or week, plus get a weekly notification of your average screen time.<\/p>\n Though this takes care of your iPhone, it\u2019s important to note that Screen Time doesn\u2019t work across all your devices. Luckily, Timing is basically Screen Time for your MacBook (plus so much more).<\/p>\n Being active isn\u2019t just important for our physical health, but for our mental health (and productivity!) as well.<\/p>\n As Harvard Medical School explains<\/a>, \u201cExercise helps memory and thinking through both direct and indirect means. The benefits of exercise come directly from its ability to reduce insulin resistance, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the release of growth factors\u2014chemicals in the brain that affect the health of brain cells, the growth of new blood vessels in the brain, and even the abundance and survival of new brain cells. Indirectly, exercise improves mood and sleep, and reduces stress and anxiety. Problems in these areas frequently cause or contribute to cognitive impairment.\u201d<\/p>\n All this being said, to reach peak performance in all areas of your life, exercise should become a consistent part of your weekly routine.<\/p>\nTo reach peak performance in all areas of your life, exercise should become a consistent part of your weekly routine. <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span>\n Since you are tracking your time, it\u2019s easier to see pockets of your day where you may usually experience a lull\u2014either in workload, or in your level of productivity. This could be an optimal time to exercise.<\/p>\n If you have children, then chances are this is a big category to consider. Though we all have certain family obligations, being a parent definitely puts additional stress (along with fulfillment and happiness, of course!) on your day-to-day life.<\/p>\n If you happen to work outside the home, then you know that showing up is important\u2014whether it be for family dinners, a youth soccer game, a school event, or the nightly bedtime routine.<\/p>\n Have something you need to do every day? Make sure you are carving out the proper time to do it. Whether this means putting it as a repeating event on your calendar, making sure you aren\u2019t diving into a task that will interfere with this time (hence why time tracking is so important), or shutting down the electronics for an hour or two each night, being present in your family\u2019s life with help make unforgettable memories for all of you.<\/p>\n Aside from family, your other personal relationships and friendships deserve some love, too!<\/p>\n We often feel tired at the end of the day or the week, and the thought of meeting a friend becomes less appealing. However, it\u2019s important to prioritize your human connections and reason with yourself that getting together for a cup of coffee or cocktail is good for your spirit\u2014you\u2019ll likely gain some much-needed support and enjoy some laughs.<\/p>\nScreen Time<\/h2>\n
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Exercise<\/h2>\n
Family Time<\/h2>\n
Socializing<\/h2>\n