Do you ever feel like you're just not in control of your time? Like there's just too much to do and not enough hours in the day? Or do you find yourself never having enough time to do the things you actually want to be doing?

If so, you're not alone. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the rat race and forget what's important.

Think about it – how many times have you said to yourself, "I don't have time" when it comes to taking care of yourself or pursuing your goals?

We've all been there before. We tell ourselves that we don't have time for things like self-care, reading, or other important activities. But then we find ourselves spending hours on social media or watching TV.

And the thing is, life gets busy, and it's easy to let self-care, productivity, and other personal ambitions fall by the wayside.

If watching Netflix after a long day gives you satisfaction or helps you unwind and provides fulfillment, then great – it's okay to relax with these activities once in a while.

However, if you find yourself feeling anxious or unfulfilled or even experiencing boredom while doing certain so-called mindless activities, there could be something bigger at stake here.

So what if we took a closer look at how we spend our time?

Well, there happens to be a practical and powerful way to take back control of your time and your life! And it starts with auditing your time – or essentially reassessing how you're spending your days to get a handle on the best way to spend your time.

Yes, that's right. To take control of your time, you’ve got to know where it's going. And a time management audit can help you determine if the activities you're engaged in are making you happy and moving you toward your goals.

By taking a close look at how you spend your time, you can identify patterns and areas where you may be wasting time. And once you're aware of how you're spending your time, you can make changes to ensure that you're using your time in a way that is intentional for the life you want to live.
 

So how do you audit your time?
 

Well, it involves keeping track of everything you do in a day, from the time you wake up to the time you go to bed. And the simplest way is to just keep a journal.

For one week, write down everything you do during the day. Write down (or use a tracking app) every single thing you do from the moment you wake up until you go to bed at night. Be as specific as possible, including how long you spend on each activity. Everything from cooking, cleaning, working, walking the dog, exercising, watching TV, who you spend time with, and so on. And at the end of the week, take a look at your journal and see where your time is going.

- Are you spending more time than you'd like on social media?

- Are you watching TV when you could be reading or working on a project?

- Are you using your lunch break to run errands instead of taking a break to relax?

You can then use this insight to take a look at patterns and your daily routine and see where you can cut back on wasted time or make room for more productive habits.

If social media is eating up more time than you'd like, set limits for yourself. Or maybe you can turn off your phone an hour before bed to avoid scrolling through social media mindlessly.

If you find yourself watching TV when you could be doing something more productive, limit your TV time or find a show that you can learn from. And instead, maybe you can wake up 30 minutes earlier to read or meditate.

And if you're using your lunch break to run errands or catch up on things, make a point to take a real break at least once a day to relax and rejuvenate.

You see, once you've identified areas where you may be wasting time, you can make changes to ensure that your time is being used in a way that makes you happy and helps you achieve your goals.

You may not be able to control everything in your life. But time is precious, and you can control how you spend it. And when you take back control of your time, you'll start to feel more in control of your life going forward.

At first, performing a time audit for a week may seem like a lot of work. But trust me, it's worth it. You can start to find ways to cut back on the things that aren't important to you, and you can start to focus on the things that are. Because once you know where your time is going, you can start to make changes –

Changes that allow you to focus on the things that are truly important to you. Changes that help you find ways to be more productive. Changes that push you toward creating a life that is more satisfying and fulfilling!

And while we’re on the topic of creating a life of your dreams, I’d like to share with you a special tool you can use to unveil the hidden subconscious programming that could be keeping you from that dream life you desire. It’s a mind-opening exercise that I use myself that lets you know the specific blocks keeping you stressed and lingering in self-doubt. So you can access the mind exercise right here along with a FREE success gift I’m throwing in for you as well. So get ready to unlock your greatest potential after trying this exercise, and I can’t wait to hear how you transform!