Ways to Save 4+ Hours as a Founder or Content Creator
Time is the one resource every founder and content creator wishes they had more of. Over the years, I’ve discovered several strategies and tools that consistently save me hours each week without sacrificing creativity or quality. Here’s how I do it.
Split Your Days by Focus Areas
Constantly switching between tasks can reduce your concentration by up to 40%. To combat this, I allocate specific days of the week to certain types of projects.
Focusing on one area at a time allows me to work faster and more productively while still covering all the tasks I need to manage. Whether it’s strategy, content creation, or admin, having a dedicated day for each type of work keeps my mind in flow and eliminates the constant friction of task-switching.
Lean on the Shortcuts App
I use the Shortcuts app to save time and stay focused so I can concentrate on growing my business.
Here’s how I use it:
Scheduled Do Not Disturb: Automatically turns on DND when I’m taking calls, in deep focus, or editing content.
Content Schedule Reminders: One tap sets alarms for posting, filming, or editing sessions.
Wake-Up Routines: Automatically triggers morning routines including alarm, weather, calendar, and priority tasks.
Deadline Alerts: Recurring reminders keep me on top of tasks, meetings, and projects so nothing slips through the cracks.
Using automations like this eliminates small but time-consuming decisions, keeps my day running smoothly, and ensures that as a founder or content creator, I can spend more time on strategy, storytelling, and growth instead of admin and busywork, the areas that actually move my business forward.
Block Time for Creativity and Ideation
One of the biggest productivity hacks I’ve learned is to block dedicated time for creativity and ideation.
During these uninterrupted hours, I switch on Do Not Disturb and step away from emails, notifications, and distractions. It’s in these focused windows that the best strategies, ideas, and content concepts are developed, ideas that often get lost in the shuffle of a busy day.
By protecting this time, I save hours I’d otherwise spend reacting to messages or juggling multiple priorities. It also allows me to think strategically, plan ahead, and experiment without pressure, something that’s hard to do in short, fragmented bursts of work.
Making creativity a non-negotiable part of my schedule has completely transformed how I work, and it’s become the time I look forward to the most in my week.
Organise Your Life with a Digital Calendar
A digital calendar has become my ultimate productivity sidekick. It organises my entire life in one place from my daily diary to non-negotiable tasks, errands, and even my shopping list.
Because everything is visible at a glance, I’m not constantly switching between tabs, apps, or notes. I can instantly see where my time and energy are going, which keeps priorities fresh in my mind and eliminates the friction of hunting for information.
Planning my week visually also allows me to spot gaps, focus on what matters most, and make proactive decisions about how I spend my time.
Final Thoughts
Saving time as a founder or content creator isn’t about doing less, it’s about working smarter. By splitting my days by focus area, automating routine tasks, protecting creative time, and keeping everything organised in a digital calendar, I consistently reclaim 4+ hours a week time I can spend growing my business, creating content, or just breathing a little easier.