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Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success
136: Find More Time Without Waking Up Earlier
Tired of hearing that waking up at 5AM is the only way to get ahead?
In this Thrive in 5 episode, I’m giving you smarter, real life strategies to find more time in your day without sacrificing your sleep, your sanity, or your coffee. It’s not about doing more, it’s about doing things differently.
What we cover:
- How to do a 1-day time audit and find your hidden minutes
- Why batching basics saves you hours over the week
- How to maximize “in-between” time for small, powerful wins
- Action steps to shift into intentional time use starting now
🎯 You already have the time, you just need to use it with more purpose.
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Wish you had more time but can't handle another. Just wake up. Earlier tip. And today's thrive. Five. I'm showing you how to find hidden pockets of time in your day without sacrificing sleep, sanity, or coffee. Welcome back to Thrive in Five, where I give you a quick burst of motivation and productivity in five minutes or less. I'm Cindy, your host, a self-made entrepreneur, busy mom, and a business coach. I've built and sold several digital businesses ranging from five to six figure successes. So when it comes to managing time and priorities in both life and work, I get it. I've been there and I am here to help you thrive. Let's be real. Some of us are not morning people. And even if you are waking up earlier isn't always the answer when life is already full. So what if I told you you don't need to set your alarm for 5:00 AM to create more time. You just need to use the time you already have more intentionally. Here's how to do it. First, you're gonna start with a quick time audit. For one day, jot down everything you're doing every hour. No judgment here. Just awareness. Where and when are you doom scrolling? Where are you multitasking, but not actually making progress. You'll likely spot 30 to 60 minutes in a day that can be repurposed without waking up earlier. This gives you data to take control. The next thing you're gonna do is batch the basics group similar tasks together to get them done in one focused block. So instead of checking email all day, check it twice. Maybe at 11 and 3:00 PM instead of cooking daily, maybe you prep two to three meals at once. Instead of reacting to dms all day long, respond at a scheduled time. When you batch, you free up more mental space and actual hours. I want you to use your in-between time a little bit better. You don't need to focus a full hour to make progress. Use 10 minutes between calls to tidy your desk. Use five minutes in the pickup line to plan for tomorrow. Use 15 minutes in the evening to set your priorities for the next day. These micro pockets of time add up fast when you stop letting them slip by. This works because time isn't just about quantity, it's about intention. When you stop wasting mental energy, switching tasks, making decisions, or recovering from distractions, you unlock more productive hours in your day without touching your sleep schedule. Here are your action steps. If you are ready to implement this today, do a one day time audit and find 30 minutes that you can use. Better choose one task to start batching this week. Identify one in between time and assign it a simple task. You already have the time. Let's start using it with more intention and without setting the alarm to wake up at 4:30 AM. Thanks for tuning into the Thrive in Five podcast. If you found value in today's episode, I'd love for you to leave a review. It helps more listeners discover the show and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a dose of productivity, motivation, and success tips. And hey, share this episode with a friend that could use a little extra inspiration. Until next time, keep thriving. And remember, you've got this.