The Free-Time Formula

Find the time, clarity, and mental space to achieve your goals The Free-Time Formula helps you slow down time and get the important things done. We're all overworked, stressed, and always being asked to do more, and do it better; the days aren't getting any longer, so something has to give don't let it be your sanity. This book provides a real-world framework for more effective time management that helps you prioritize, focus, clarify, and go. You'll begin with a time audit to assess your current stress, strategies, and output and the results may shock you. From there, you'll work step-by-step toward a new daily routine that will help you become the focused, efficient achiever you've been trying to be for so long. It's not about cramming more into your precious 24 hours, it's about figuring out what really matters to you, and getting the most important things done first. Every day. Never miss another big deadline, never flake on an important meeting, never be late to an appointment again. It is possible with great planning, and this book is your personal guide. Focused on action, not filler, this book is an excellent resource for those who want to achieve more, but do less. With a few simple changes, you'll find the time you've been missing and put it to more productive use. Define and prioritize your personal and professional goals and responsibilities Cut the distractions and clarify your daily objectives Adapt your workplace tools and environment to facilitate actual work Periodically self-assess, course correct when needed, and plan for the future Rather than rush through another day leaving things un-done and roses un-sniffed, take a beat and a breath, and take back your day with The Free-Time Formula.

Find the time, clarity, and mental space to achieve your goalsThe Free-Time Formula helps you slow down time and get the important things done. We're all overworked, stressed, and always being asked to do more, and do it better; the days aren't getting any longer, so something has to give--don't let it be your sanity. This book provides a real-world framework for more effective time management that helps you prioritize, focus, clarify, and go. You'll begin with a time audit to assess your current stress, strategies, and output--and the results may shock you. From there, you'll work step-by-step toward a new daily routine that will help you become the focused, efficient achiever you've been trying to be for so long. It's not about cramming more into your precious 24 hours, it's about figuring out what really matters to you, and getting the most important things done first. Every day. Never miss another big deadline, never flake on an important meeting, never be late to an appointment again. It is possible with great planning, and this book is your personal guide.Focused on action, not filler, this book is an excellent resource for those who want to achieve more, but do less. With a few simple changes, you'll find the time you've been missing and put it to more productive use.* Define and prioritize your personal and professional goals and responsibilities* Cut the distractions and clarify your daily objectives* Adapt your workplace tools and environment to facilitate actual work* Periodically self-assess, course-correct when needed, and plan for the futureRather than rush through another day leaving things un-done and roses un-sniffed, take a beat and a breath, and take back your day with The Free-Time Formula.

Foreword xiiiIntroduction xviiSTEP I FIND OUT WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON 1Chapter 1 The Freedom to Do Anything 3Chapter 2 Asking the Right Questions 19STEP II CLARIFY WHAT MATTERS 33Chapter 3 The Vital Few 35Chapter 4 Knowing What to Do Next 49STEP III FLEX YOUR MUSCLES 63Chapter 5 Fitness for Busy People 65Chapter 6 Mental Bicep Curls 79STEP IV CUT THE NONSENSE 89Chapter 7 You Have Permission to Let Go 91Chapter 8 Reducing Friction 105STEP V SCHEDULE WHAT MATTERS 115Chapter 9 Red-Carpet Calendar 117Chapter 10 What to Do with All That Free Time 135STEP VI PREVENT FUTURE NONSENSE 151Chapter 11 Slaying the Distraction Dragons 153Chapter 12 Turn Off the Lights and Hide! 171STEP VII SOLIDIFY YOUR IDEAL RHYTHM 187Chapter 13 Crunch and Release 189Chapter 14 Seven-Day Action Plan 199References 207About the Author 209Index 211