1. Save time by keeping commitments once you have scheduled them-thus you avoid cancelling and rescheduling.
2. Have some fundamental organization to your home-have a basket by the front door for car keys, keep your passport in one place. Keep all warranties in one file.
3. Have some fundamental organization to your office or work space-eliminate clutter, and have readily available the supplies you need often.
4. If possible, work close to home-commuting is usually just time wasted. However, if you walk or bike to work, or take public transit and read, knit, etc., that is time well spent.
5. If you travel frequently, have a complete toiletries bag assembled so you never need to pull anything together, and you never forget your toothbrush. Also if you travel frequently, have one place where you keep your plane tickets.
6. Live simply and take on only realistic financial obligations. You do not want to be stuck with a high stress/high salary job just to pay a large mortgage and car payments.
7. Have a list of servicepeople you may need in an emergency. Have the name of a good plumber, a good electrician, a good handyperson. Have a doctor and a veterinarian that you know and trust, so if an emergency arises you have someone to whom you can turn.
8. Have a support network. Share babysitting and carpooling.
9. Buy items in bulk that are routinely necessary. Items such as soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, diapers, and pet food are best bought in quantity.
10. If possible, hire a house cleaner.