87: Time Management Hacks for Busy Spouses & Parents! (You NEED to Try This)

Introduction:

• Brian acknowledges the universal struggle of time management for spouses and parents.
• Balancing multiple roles: spouse, parent, worker, friend, individual pursuits, and potentially church commitments.
• The feeling of not having enough time to do everything.

The Finite Nature of Time:

• Time as the one truly finite resource – unlike money, food, or friends, we can't create more of it.
• The challenge of fitting everything into a limited amount of time.
• Brian shares his current activity as an example of integrating passions with other tasks (running and video creation).

Rethinking Multitasking:

• Brian expresses his dislike for the term "multitasking."
• True simultaneous focus on disparate activities is likely not possible.
• His current activity is more of an add-on than true multitasking.

Practical Time Management Suggestions:

• Integrating Exercise:

  • Starting small: Experiment with waking up just 10-15 minutes earlier for exercise.
  • Gradual increase: If it feels good, incrementally add 5 minutes every couple of weeks.
  • Considering alternative times: Lunch breaks or evenings.
  • Addressing the "no energy at night" excuse: Exploring factors that impact energy levels (diet, short naps).
  • The goal: Finding time for activities you love to boost overall well-being.

• Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI):

  • Introducing Chat GPT as a free and powerful tool.
  • Brian's personal anecdote: Using Chat GPT to recreate a restaurant recipe from their dating days, saving significant time.
  • Suggesting using AI for brainstorming time-saving ideas and optimizing routines.

Empathy and Encouragement:

• Acknowledging that finding time amidst numerous responsibilities is genuinely difficult.
• Offering encouragement and the hope that these suggestions can be helpful.

Call to Action:

• Reminder to follow and subscribe to Love How Deep for more content.
• The ultimate goal: Helping couples and families connect more deeply with each other and with God (even if not explicitly discussed in this video).
• The potential for saved time to be invested in quality time and spiritual connection.
• Closing remarks and farewell.