Running a successful business while simultaneously balancing your family life and any other personal ventures all boils down to one thing: successful time management. While seemingly being a tough skill to master, there are several hacks for you to easily incorporate time management into your daily life.

1: Establish an early morning routine

For one, the earlier you wake up, the more time you have in your day. However, it is common amongst high-achieving individuals to also have an established morning routine. For a typical business owner, this could be waking up early, having a healthy breakfast, doing some light exercise, and starting to work on your most difficult task of the day. Establish a routine that suits you. This structure will help to improve focus and create a productive momentum from the get-go.

2: Utilise your spare time wisely

The most basic understanding of time management is to use your time wisely, which extends to the time when you’re not working. When on your morning commute or waiting for an appointment, spend your time doing something worthwhile instead of simply wasting your time. This could be something work-related, or it could be something you love such as reading, which will help you achieve the perfect work-life balance.

3: Create checklists

Having a to-do list can greatly help you organise the tasks at hand and prevent you from feeling overwhelmed. This organisation will, in turn, help you to spend more time completing tasks and less time worrying about them.

At the beginning of each day, try creating non-negotiable to-do lists that you have to complete each day, with no exceptions. These should be achievable but also a challenge so that you are challenging yourself as to whether you can get the tasks done or not. You’ll be surprised when pushed how quickly you can get things done.

4: Take scheduled breaks

While working hard is great, you also need to have time off to allow yourself to unwind. Having breaks in your calendar leaves you time to focus on yourself and your passions, and if an unforeseen issue arises then you will have time to resolve it without it disrupting your entire workflow.

5: Regularly review your week

At the end of each working week, take a step back and look at everything you have completed. Organise what needs to be done next week ahead of time and see where you can slot projects into your schedule. Also, empty your inbox, tie up any loose ends, and clear your workspace. This way, you’re putting yourself one step ahead for when the next week comes around.