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Project Management Source recently shared 61 tips to help you, your co-workers, and family save time. For a quick sample, here are 8 of my favorites:

1. Prioritize your tasks.
   Most people spend 80% of their time trying to complete 20% of their tasks. You could set aside ten minutes every day to plan your day’s activities.
2. Free 20%.
   When you plan your schedule for the day, ensure that you leave 20% of your day free. This allows for emergencies and interruptions.
3. Get it right the first time.
   Take your time to do a quality job. It may take more time to complete the task, but there is a lesser chance of errors. This way, you can avoid making time-consuming corrections.
4. Eat light, especially lunch.
   This will ensure that you don’t get sleepy in the afternoon.
5. Get a good night’s sleep and plenty of exercise.
   This regimen will improve your focus and concentration, which in turn, helps you be more efficient and productive.
6. Clean up.
   Go through and organize your papers, files and folders and throw away any unnecessary paperwork and correspondence.
7. Limit grocery shopping to once a week.
8. Say no.
   There are a lot of demands on your limited time, so avoid unnecessary wastes. You may hate having to turn down people – but realize that saying no frees up time for things that are more important.