The Power of Time Auditing

Hello friend,

Welcome to another volume of The Centered Solopreneur, today we’re going to talk about a vital topic, time auditing.

I know you might be thinking…“time auditing, really Gio? I don’t need this.”

But hold on, before you go and click the trash can button to flush this wonderful email down the toilet….hear me out.

I have some questions for you:

Do you bill your clients based off time? —Yes.

Do you schedule meetings in time blocks? —Yes

Does working on your business require time? —Yes

Great, I’m assuming you answered yes to all of these. Which means, you should consider conducting a time audit on yourself 2x per year. A time audit is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a moment in time (😂) where you sit down, track, and assess your time spent. It’s a beautiful way to give you a factual look at your behaviors, priorities, and energy usage. If you’re looking to go to the next level, you need to assess the level you’re on, and make adjustments accordingly, this is the perfect place to start.

A time audit will help you:

• ✅ Identify time-wasting activities

• ✅ Spotlight energy-draining tasks

• ✅ Align your actions with your goals

• ✅ Make informed decisions about delegation

How to Start Time Audit

1. Track Everything: For two weeks, log every activity you do, hour by hour. Use the downloadable template provided to make this easy.

2. Keep It Simple: No need for essays – just 2-4 words describing what you did. "Client call," "Social media," "Lunch break" – you get the idea.

3. Stay Consistent: Set reminders to fill out your log. It might feel like a chore at first, but stick with it.

4. Observe Patterns: After a few days, you'll start noticing trends. This awareness is powerful stuff!

5. Be Honest: Don't sugarcoat it. If you spent an hour scrolling Instagram, log it. Remember, we're gathering data, not judging.

The Magic of Awareness

Here's where it gets interesting. Just by tracking your time, you'll naturally start questioning your choices. "Is this really the best use of my time?" You'll find yourself making better decisions without even trying.

The Three D's of Time Management

After your two-week audit session, it's time to analyze. For each activity, ask yourself:

• Can I Delete this?

• Should I Delegate this?

• How can I Do this differently?

This is where the real transformation happens. You're not just tracking time, you're reclaiming it, and creating a change plan.

The Reality Check

You might think you're working 60-hour weeks, but time auditing could reveal you're only putting in 30 productive hours. And that's okay! It's not about working more, it's about working smarter.

Your Time Audit Challenge

I challenge you to give time auditing a try. Download your worksheet below, set your intention, and commit to two weeks of tracking. You might be surprised at what you discover.

This is your secret weapon for carving out the hours you need to build the business of your dreams.

Stay Centered,

Gio Pasquale

P.S. - If you feel like you’re not operating as your highest self, if you’re tired of pushing important tasks to a later date, if you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed with your initiatives, and if you want more structure. Let’s have a conversation about you, your goals, and how we can make them happen. Book a call with me here.