The Dream Job System Podcast My Favorite Tactic For Time Management | Ep #816
Mar 11, 2026
A simple method for tracking every half-hour of your day to see where time really goes. How to name specific activities and map a week in a spreadsheet for clarity. Using that data to spot the small actions driving most results. Steps to cut low-value tasks and rebuild your schedule to reclaim lost hours.
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Run A Weekly Time Audit
- Do run a time audit by mapping every day into 30-minute increments to track activities from wake-up to bedtime.
- Use a spreadsheet for a blank seven-day template and record specific tasks (projects, meetings, email replies) each half hour.
Prefer 30 Minute Increments For Tracking
- Track every half hour (or 15 minutes if desired) for a full day and repeat across seven days to capture typical patterns.
- Prefer 30-minute increments as a practical balance; avoid overly broad (1 hour) or awkward (45 minute) slots.
Log Activities With Granular Specificity
- Be specific when logging activities; write exact tasks instead of vague labels like "emails" or "work".
- Include meetings, when you reply to emails, breakfast, exercise, Netflix, reading, and other evening habits for accurate totals.