How to Save An Hour Every Day

Time often disappears in small pieces: a task put off, a distraction followed, a list that keeps growing. In How to Save An Hour Every Day, Michael Heppell looks at practical ways to rethink those everyday habits and make more space for what matters.

Start with a reason to change

The book begins with motivation: finding a strong enough personal reason to use time differently. From there, Heppell explores techniques such as time blocks, clearing clutter, and making deliberate choices about what to keep on your list—and what to let go.

Work with procrastination, not around it

A chapter on overcoming procrastination considers ways to get into action, make decisions, and build momentum. The focus is on manageable approaches to starting and following through, rather than waiting for the perfect moment to appear.

Make priorities visible

Later chapters address to-do lists, prioritising, and distractions. Together, these subjects invite readers to look beyond how much they are doing and consider which tasks deserve their attention in the first place.

Ideas for home and work

The book carries its time-management theme into both settings, with chapters devoted to home and work, followed by advanced techniques and twenty-five additional ideas. Its range makes it relevant to readers who want to examine the routines and interruptions that shape an ordinary day.

A practical read for a busier day

For anyone interested in personal productivity, procrastination, or making more intentional use of time, Heppell offers a set of prompts and strategies to consider and adapt to everyday life. Browse the chapters, choose the ideas that fit your circumstances, and start with one small change.