We wanted to see how much time could be saved by implementing five of the most talked-about productivity hacks, so we rounded up a few volunteer researchers from The Simple Dollar team and put each hack to the test. Read more here

Remember the first time you rode your bike without training wheels? Were you ready to hop on a motorcycle at that point? No. Productivity hacks are long-term investments that take grit and persistence, so don’t be discouraged if you don’t see major results right away.

As you practice, you’ll become more efficient and save even more time.

Make sure you block out time to prepare for the upcoming day - the best time to do this is the night before - and thoroughly think through each event on your calendar, the effort it takes, and what roadblocks might arise.

If you’re someone who spends multiple hours on your smartphone each day, you have the potential to save much more time than our researcher simply by not touching your phone.

As funny as it sounds, the time you spend in the bathroom is a great chance to take a quick mental break from your work.

Like breaks, time blocking relies on the idea that our brains work best in focused intervals, but takes it a step further by dividing your tasks into equal sections throughout the day, separated by short breaks.