You might have heard me talk about some of my favourite time management techniques in the past—namely, the Pomodoro Technique and Deep Work sessions.

While these are excellent strategies for getting big chunks of work done, there are other tricks I turn to when I want to “win back” a few extra minutes in my day—ideally minutes I can spend alone, in silence, with a hot cup of tea in hand! 😉

Here’s my Top 3 Productivity Hacks for you to try.

1. BATCHING: Whether it’s batching your work, social media content, kids’ lunches, or dinner prep—free up brain space by getting in the zone and completing repetitive tasks all at once, instead of starting and stopping them multiple times each week.

2. USE THE POCKETS: Pockets of time, that is. Know when your brain is at its best and save your most important, intensive, or creative tasks for that window. Save quick jobs like returning phone calls, paying bills, or filling out school forms for those random moments—waiting for a meeting to start, sitting in the school pick-up line, at the sidelines of after-school activities, or even while bingeing *And Just Like That*.

3. CATCH THE DISTRACTIONS: Become aware of the distractions you reach for when procrastinating. I’m guilty of scrolling social media or reading clickbait articles that do nothing for me! When I catch myself, I redirect my focus to something more valuable—even if it’s just 3 minutes of deep breathing to quiet the noise and reset. It’s incredible how much focus you can gain from a simple reset.

Interested in more productivity hacks? I’ve got just the thing.

I’ve rounded up my favourite, game-changing tactics and templates that help me manage my 4 businesses and everyday life with 3 kids.

Whether you love a good productivity hack or are simply craving a way to feel more in control of your schedule, these 10 Ways to Maximise Your Productivity will help.