Time-saving life hacks for the over 40s

As you get older, life can seem to get busier and busier. You may be jugging work, family, and other commitments, and it can be hard to find time for yourself. That’s where time-saving life hacks can come in handy.

Here are a few tips to help you save time in your daily life:

Meal planning and preparation

One of the biggest time-suckers can be cooking meals. To save time, try meal planning for the week ahead and cooking meals in bulk. You can also invest in a slow cooker or pressure cooker to make cooking meals even easier.

• Plan your meals for the week ahead on Sunday. This will help you stay organized and avoid having to make last-minute decisions about what to eat.
• Cook meals in bulk on the weekend. This will save you time during the week when you’re short on time.
• Invest in a slow cooker or pressure cooker. These appliances can make cooking meals even easier and hands-off.

Household chores

Household chores can also take up a lot of time. To save time, try delegating tasks to family members or hiring a professional cleaning service. You can also streamline your cleaning routine by using multi-purpose products and cleaning in bulk.

• Delegate tasks to family members. For example, your kids can help with chores like putting away their toys, setting the table, and taking out the trash.
• If the funds allow then hire a professional cleaning service. This can be a great way to save time and energy, especially if you have a busy schedule.
• Streamline your cleaning routine. Use multi-purpose products to clean multiple surfaces at once. Clean in bulk by cleaning one room at a time or one type of surface at a time.

Errands

Errands can be another time-consuming task. To save time, try to combine errands whenever possible and use online shopping and delivery services. You can also use apps to help you manage your errands and tasks.

• Combine errands whenever possible. For example, if you need to go to the grocery store and the bank, try to do them both on the same day.
• Use online shopping and delivery services. This can save you time and hassle, especially if you have to buy a lot of items.
• Use apps to help you manage your errands and tasks. There are many different apps available, so find one that works best for you.

Personal care

Personal care tasks like getting ready in the morning and taking care of your health can also take up a lot of time. To save time, try to create a routine and use products that are easy to use. You can also delegate tasks to others, such as getting a facial when you’re feeling exhausted.

• Create a morning routine. This will help you get ready quickly and efficiently.
• Use products that are easy to use. For example, if you’re short on time, you might want to use a dry shampoo instead of washing your hair every day (I don’t recommend washing your hair everyday anyway as it strips hair of it’s natural protective oils).
• Delegate tasks to others. For example, you could get yourself a facial or massage when you need a boost (or you could get your partner to give you a foot massage, but remember to reciprocate, they may be feeling tired too).

Other tips

Here are a few more tips to help you save time:

• Say no to commitments that you don’t have time for. It’s okay to say no to requests from others, especially if you’re already feeling overwhelmed.
• Take breaks throughout the day. Getting up and moving around will help you stay focused and productive.
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help. If you’re struggling to manage your time, ask for help from family, friends, or colleagues.

By following these tips, you can save time in your daily life and free up more time for the things you enjoy.

Take care, stay safe.

Becks xo