Looking for Doing More in Less Time?

To do more in less time needs needs three pieces to come together:
1. A still mind giving you access to creativity, innovation and clarity so that you are able to identify the top 20% activities which give you 80% outcomes. 
2. A day with a well-laid out plan for you to efficiently move through.
3. Unhurried, peaceful pace with certainty in your actions

One of the most powerful ways to make the above happen is to have a fixed routine, doing the same thing at the same time.

1. Some tasks are routine and have to happen irrespective of where you are - sleeping, waking up and eating to begin with. If you have a fixed schedule of waking up, sleeping and eating; then the body adapts to the rhythm and functions more efficiently. Benjamin Franklin; America's Founding Father, Scientist, Inventor, Farmer, Political Revolutionary; followed a strict daily routine of eating, sleeping and working. So, it is the case with many others who have created a lot more in their lifetime with the same number of hours that are available to each one of us.

2. Habits is what distinguish successful people who work hard to create success and very successful people​ who effortlessly & in less time create breakthrough results. Warren Buffet, worth $73.7 Billion spends 80% of his day reading. And, when action comes, it is powerful and effective. A fixed routine becomes a habit and brain energy is conserved by not having to figure out everyday when to do these basic functions and is now available to focus on what would serve you the most. Also, a fixed routine allows for ensuring other good habits like exercising, reading, review & reflection find time in your day.

3. Even babies and children tend to be more peaceful and centred, if their parents create a routine for them. A routine is soothing, there is predictability in it and most importantly builds focus, discipline & will power without which a life is lost like a ship without a rudder.

Well, you may say, what about spontaneity and fun. I will tell you that if you have a routine, you will find more time for spontaneity and fun.

Love,
Jyoti.