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8 Hacks That Will Help Make Your Busy Schedule a Little Easier

Life is hectic in and of itself. Whether it’s doing the school run, going grocery shopping, working, housework and finding time for family, it can sometimes feel like you haven’t even had a chance to stop and take a breath. When this happens, anything that can make your life easier is a must, so stay a while and take a look at these simple life hacks that will give you that little bit more time to yourself.

Get your prescriptions delivered

Going to the pharmacy can be an absolute nightmare. You’ve done your bit and ordered in plenty of time, but when you arrive they don’t have your prescription, or the order you put in got lost and you’ll have to put in a new one, and then come back in a few days. When you’re busy, this is the last thing you want to happen.

So, rather than go through that trouble every time you need a refill, why not set up a delivery service instead? They will arrive at your door, on time, and you don’t have to wait in a stuffy pharmacy. Instead, you can get on with other things or simply kick back and relax.

Have your car valeted

Finding time to clean your car is a task all by itself. And then, when you do find the time, you have kids running around making it difficult to do a decent job without soaking everyone around you. So much so that you give up and just drive around with a dirty car.

Instead, look for local valeting services and drop your car off. It doesn’t take long, it’s inexpensive, and they’re often situated near something you could go and do while you wait. Whether it’s a spot of shopping or heading for a coffee, you don’t have to worry about a single thing. And, your car will be sparkling inside and out! It’s a win-win!

Hire a gardener

If you’re someone that doesn’t particularly enjoy gardening, then finding time to make sure your garden is neat and tidy will be an even bigger chore. But, it’s probably a chore that keeps being bumped down the list of things to do. While we’re living in a world where every penny counts, why not hire a gardener to come in once a week or once a month to keep things ship shape?

Even if it’s for something as simple as weed control, you can free up a lot of time in your busy schedule. And, it’s totally up to you whether you’d rather pay the neighbour’s son to mow your lawn or go for something a little bit more professional – it all depends on how much you need to do. Either way, it’s worth considering for some extra free time.

Bulk prepare your meals

There’s nothing worse than coming home from a long day filled with work and errands to then realize you need to cook for the whole family. You don’t want to spend a long time cooking but on the other hand, you want to make sure you and your family are eating nutritious meals. So what’s the solution here?

On a day where your schedule is more clear, spend some time bulk preparing your meals and then popping them in the freezer until the day you choose to eat it. You can then simply take the food out the night before to defrost and heat it through for a simple yet delicious and nutritious meal for your family to enjoy after a long day.

Hire a cleaner

For those that don’t enjoy cleaning, you’ll know all too well that daunting feeling as you arrive home and realize how much you’ve got to do. And, you might think that hiring a cleaner is only something rich people do, but they’re not actually as expensive as you might think.

Having a cleaner come in for a couple of hours each week will dramatically reduce how much housework you’ve got to do. The best part? You can ask them to complete the jobs that you really hate doing. Hate folding clothes? Detest cleaning the bathroom? Loathe vacuuming? Ask your cleaner to do it!

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Set routines

If you’ve got children, there’s a good chance you’ve tried your best to stick to routines with eating, sleeping, bathing and even playing, so why not do the same for your own life? While yours might be a little sporadic around your children, it can help you get into a routine that won’t seem as daunting as it does now.

Try using your phone to set reminders or alarms to do things on your to-do list, and try carrying around a small notebook so that you can jot things down to remember later. You may even find that getting into a routine frees up even more of your time!

Dry shampoo

All mums know how difficult it can be to find time to wash, dry and style their hair when there are so many things to be getting on with. That’s where dry shampoo comes in. If you’ve never used it, try it – you won’t be disappointed. A quick spritz in the morning can freshen up your hair and add a beautiful scent to it too. Perfect for those days where you can’t or simply don’t want to go through the hassle of washing your hair.

Learn how to say no

Finally, you want to live a fulfilling life, and if you’ve got children, you want them to have lots of amazing experiences too. But sometimes, these events or days out can cut into the long list of things you already have to do. And when you’re always busy, you’ll frazzle out quickly.

So, that’s why it’s important to learn how to say no, even if you haven’t got anything planned for the day. Take the time to sit back and relax! If you’ve got friends and family around to help with childcare, take the opportunity! A frazzled mum isn’t going to do your children (or you) any favors, and a simple day of relaxing is all you need.

9 thoughts on “8 Hacks That Will Help Make Your Busy Schedule a Little Easier

  • Great hacks. I have been saying no more often. I used to feel guilty, but as I get older, not anymore!

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  • I need to find someone to plant my garden. I love watering and harvesting the food but getting it started is hard.

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  • I love to organize my schedule especially when there are lots on my plate. I am mastering food prep in bulk to lessen my time in the kitchen.

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  • Bulk preparing my meals was one of my best decisions! It saves so much time.

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  • Great hack tips. I need to find someone to help me with my garden, it needs a lot of work and I know with my back injury I can’t do it all.

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  • These are wonderful hacks who love the fact that preparing meals in bulk is something that I do already, and saying no more often is a great feeling. I also asked for help, Because I cannot do it all.

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  • Loved all your tips and definitely love the idea of hiring people to make my life easier, but unfortunately it’s not on our budget! I’ve been bartering though, doing social media for businesses in lieu of trading services!

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  • These are good options! Especially hiring a cleaner. It’s hard to keep the house clean all the time, and just a bi weekly deep clean is extremely helpful for my house.

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  • I struggle with cleaning my bathrooms because it’s a ton of bending over. I’ve got a bad back. I kinda want to hire a maid to come and do a deep clean. But I’m too cheap to pay someone.

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