Top 3 Ways to Get Back Your Time

In this episode, hosts Jessilyn and Brian Persson explore the critical importance of reclaiming time to achieve both peace of mind and wealth. They discuss strategies like setting clear boundaries, learning to say no to unnecessary commitments, and delegating tasks to free up time for high-value activities. Drawing from personal experiences—such as managing business tasks and scheduling tenant viewings—they emphasize the power of taking control of your time and prioritizing what truly matters. They also share practical tips on using tools like Asana for task management and the 80/20 rule to ensure focus on the most impactful tasks.Jessilyn and Brian further highlight the significance of maintaining a balanced schedule, taking breaks to avoid burnout, and utilizing efficient meeting practices with clear agendas and time limits. Their advice encourages listeners to be intentional with their time, leverage external help when needed, and implement systems to streamline operations. Listeners will hear actionable steps for creating a healthier work-life balance and greater personal and financial success.Resources discussed in this episode:Gary VaynerchukAsanaParkinson’s Law--Contact Jessilyn and Brian Persson | Discover Life By Design: Website: DiscoverLifeByDesign.caInstagram: DiscoverLifeByDesignFacebook: Discover Life By DesignLinkedin: Discover Life By Design--Transcript:Jessilyn Persson: [00:00:09] Welcome to the Life by Design Podcast with your hosts Jessilyn and Brian Persson. We support couples in achieving their wealth goals by sharing our journey of overcoming barriers to build our financial empire.Brian Persson: [00:00:21] Did you want to know more about what's stopping you from building your wealth? Make sure to go to discoverlifebydesign.ca/wealth and download our guide, 'The 3 Mistakes that Keep High Achieving Couples from Building their Wealth, Freedom & Living a Life they Love'.Jessilyn Persson: [00:00:38] Today, our topic is 'The Top 3 Ways to Get Back Your Time'. Everyone complains they never have enough time, they're too busy. So Brian, why is it so important to us to get back our time?Brian Persson: [00:00:53] I would say peace of mind, because if we're consistently overwhelmed with everything and we think that we never have enough time, our minds are not in a good state. So for us, it's important to have that free time for our family, for ourselves, for the people around us and not be consistently feeling like we're underwater.Jessilyn Persson: [00:01:14] So it's more proactive than reactive. And how does that play into wealth?Brian Persson: [00:01:20] It's a very important measure of wealth. The amount of free time specifically that you have, because everyone's got the same 24 hours in the day, but how much of that 24 hours is free time, and how much of it is time that you can do what you want with? If you can carve out more of that day to do whatever you want, then that is a sign of wealth.Jessilyn Persson: [00:01:43] Absolutely. So what is the first takeaway? It is setting boundaries, learning to say no, which was a big one for me, but to unnecessary commitments or distractions. You want to protect your time by setting clear boundaries for work, family, pers