While juggling a full time job, freelance work, youtube, and creating digital products on the side, I find myself with a problem: I …
In today’s fast-paced world, managing a full-time job alongside freelance gigs and side hustles might seem daunting. Still, with strategic planning and the right tools, it’s entirely possible. Here’s how I manage my time effectively.
Prioritize Tasks: Each day, I make a list of tasks and prioritize them based on urgency and importance. My full-time job tasks take precedence, followed by freelance assignments and then side hustles. This helps me stay focused and ensures I meet all critical deadlines.
Utilize Time Blocks: I divide my day into focused work periods. For instance, my mornings are reserved for my full-time job, afternoons for freelancing, and evenings for side hustles. This structured approach helps me stay organized and mentally prepared for each task.
Set Clear Boundaries: To avoid burnout, I set specific work hours and adhere to them. Once my work hours are over, I dedicate time to relax and recharge. This balance ensures that I remain productive without sacrificing my well-being.
Leverage Technology: Using eFrelance, I manage my freelance projects efficiently. The platform’s user-friendly interface and robust tools help streamline my work, keeping all projects on track. This leaves me more time to focus on my side hustles and personal life.
Continuous Learning: I invest time in learning productivity hacks and tools, which help in refining my workflow. This continuous improvement ensures that I maximize my productivity and maintain a harmonious work-life balance.
Through meticulous planning and leveraging platforms like eFrelance, managing multiple commitments has become a seamless part of my life.
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@rachelhow
What other time management strategies worked for you in the past? Comment below!
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@Anurag_Pal_27
I am trying hard to find a time slot but my current job is of 10-12 hours a day. Sometimes, I feel, is 9-5 real? Or 10-12 hours a day is normal? I don’t get time for my health, cooking food, and for studying for additional qualification.
@ankitkhandelwal426
I kept it in my watch later. Watched today. And wanna thank you for making so meaningful, to the point vidoe with graphics. ❤
@notesbyissy
I just watched your video on my TV and I ran to my computer to write this comment. As soon as you mentioned sleep you became my new favorite productivity youtuber. I thought I was doing something wrong by prioritizing sleep but to see someone as big as you getting 10 hours of sleep makes me feel like I'm on the right track. Thank you!!
@beszaid9245
And lastly, don't have kids. 👶
@LifestylebyJulia
Thank you for sharing your strategies!
@lekhanachidananda4303
You earned a subscriber
Love your productivity ❤
@joaopedrorocha4790
Loved the takeways! But a detail you've said sounds odd, you've mentioned that your freelance work accounts for 80 percent of your income, and you've said that your main goal is to reach a point on which you'll live comfortably and work less. So why don't you quit your job, use the extra 8 hours a day to freelance, make more money and invest? Does your job fit in other personal goal of yours?
@CMDuhart
Wow, these skills can work for anyone – whether working full time or not.
@PranjalKumar-cc1wv
This video is really a guiding star for my problem for finding a solution where in feeling not able to devote time for self development. How can I get personalized guidance and mentoring for coping up with this ?
@tobisamuel504
Honestly, I keep on humming that song from 0:50 long after watching this video ..even at work..thank you for sharing hiw you manage your time. Thank you
@vishaldal4292
Inspired me already. Thank you 🙂
@faithlyl
Thank you Rachel, needed this!! <3
@hozifatarek
This video was a concentrated dose of what I was looking for
It was far beyond my expectations, thanks Rachel alot ♥
@danishadavis1614
Wow! You’re awesome! That’s actually really helpful! Thanks for this video—I’m excited to implement some techniques you gave me! ❤️✨✨
@ChewieTomatoes1
Good at everything but not great at one thing.
@ifeanyiekeoma3432
With the way you talk, why should not subscribe? Nice Sound Design!
@arlawrence1545
Just occasionally, the internet gives you exactly what you're looking for. This is really very useful advice, thank you.
@blade_runna6057
Your videos and this one in particular are advice I want to keep in mind as I try to forge my own path as a creative entrepreneur. Thank you.
@kyraweathers_
I love how fast you speak and go through the material, perfect for my adhd. =)
@zzzfortezzz
Thank you for this video.
@lifewithnimi_
Loved this video PL🤗😂❤️Thank youuu
@paninokapatricia3752
Im thinking of creating a digital side hustle but i alao have a full time job wich i really like so quitting my job isnt one of my goals but it leaves me with very little time and i find i get distracted very easily the shiny thing syndrome is strong on me😅but thanks to your video im having an ideia of what to do and why i was finding it so hard to start in the first place also it mafe me realize the time i waste watching tv🤯 so thanks😊and i will try to follow your advices to see if i achieve sucess😉
@highkey8848
What about physical health? You work hard at everything and yet you neglect your body.
@adjeteysowah3895
Well said 👏👏
@freelancejourney832
0:15 My freelance Ebook is richer than Elon musk 😂😂 follow my journey
@philippruizlozano
I've been doing this all my 20's and just this year I started to achieve things I'm actually proud of. I'm 29 😳
@LionelOoi840
I now weekday daily need to waste at least two hours in commute time going and back for working (long distance + traffic light + traffic jam) and I also think that's wasting time and non value added.
@Brijeshkumar-nl8yy
amazing video!!. I really appreciate the way you are managing your time )
@claire4122
Hi Rachel, thanks for your useful content as always! Can I ask what app do you use to combine all your productivity apps into one place? 🙂
@Zuriki09
Assuming you work full time 40 hours a week, and an additional 8 hours full time, but your 40 hours full time only accounts for 20% of your income then it's clear you should quit your job immediately. The math doesn't work out.
Assuming your full time job pays $40k/yr (just a random guess) then your freelance work must pay $160k for it to make up 80% of your income.
Either your wasting time doing the full time work and not following your own advice or you're vastly overstating how much your freelance income is compared to the time spent and can't be trusted.
@jasminehoang453
Thanks
@dumisanimacdonald3519
Thank you so much Rachy for this insightful information
@lucathomas1
Great techniques! Thanks for sharing