Time Poverty Assessment

Answer these questions to identify your time management challenges and receive personalized recommendations.

1. How often do you feel overwhelmed by your daily tasks?

2. How much control do you have over your daily schedule?

3. How often do you skip meals or personal care due to time constraints?

4. What is your biggest time challenge?

5. How would you rate your current work-life balance?

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Your Time Poverty Level

🕒 Time Batching

Group similar tasks together to minimize context switching and maximize efficiency.

  • Schedule specific time blocks for emails
  • Batch errands into single trips
  • Group meetings on specific days
  • Set dedicated times for creative work

⚡ Automation Tools

Leverage technology to handle repetitive tasks and free up your valuable time.

  • Auto-pay bills and subscriptions
  • Use meal planning and grocery apps
  • Set up email filters and templates
  • Schedule social media posts

🎯 Priority Matrix

Use the Eisenhower Matrix to focus on what truly matters.

  • Urgent + Important: Do first
  • Important + Not Urgent: Schedule
  • Urgent + Not Important: Delegate
  • Neither: Eliminate

🤝 Delegation Strategies

Share responsibilities to create more time for high-value activities.

  • Identify tasks others can handle
  • Hire help for household tasks
  • Use delivery services
  • Share childcare responsibilities

Time Management Resources

📱 Recommended Apps

RescueTime, Toggl, Forest, Todoist, Google Calendar, IFTTT for automation

📚 Books & Guides

"Getting Things Done" by David Allen, "Deep Work" by Cal Newport, "The 4-Hour Workweek" by Tim Ferriss

🧘 Stress Management

Meditation apps (Headspace, Calm), breathing exercises, short walks, progressive muscle relaxation

💼 Professional Help

Virtual assistants, house cleaning services, meal delivery, grocery pickup, childcare services

Daily Time Tracker

Track how you spend your time for one week to identify patterns and opportunities.

Time Log Template

Time: _____ Activity: _____________________

Energy Level (1-5): _____ Productivity (1-5): _____

Notes: _________________________________

Print this template or create a digital version to track your activities in 30-minute increments.

Weekly Review Questions

  • What activities took longer than expected?
  • When did you feel most/least productive?
  • What tasks could be eliminated or delegated?
  • Where did you lose time to distractions?