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5 Sneaky Time Drains in Your Business (And How to Get Your Week Back)

Updated: Aug 12, 2025

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As a business owner, your time is one of your most valuable resources. But between client work, admin and the mental load of Summer Holidays, it can feel like there’s never enough of it.


In this post, I’m sharing 5 sneaky time drains that might be costing you more than you realise and what to do instead.


1. Repeating the same tasks manually

Whether it’s onboarding a client or sending your weekly invoices, repeating the same task over and over is a huge time drain. Automate or template it instead.


2. Saying “yes” to everything

Boundaries save time. If you’re constantly reacting to requests, last minute changes or opportunities that don’t align, you’re draining your focus.


3. Working without a plan

Winging it day to day means spending more time deciding what to do than actually doing it. A weekly reset can change that.


4. Trying to do it all yourself

Outsourcing doesn’t have to mean hiring a huge team. Even a few hours of support a week can free you up significantly.


5. Overcomplicating your systems

Too many tools, too many platforms, too much switching. Streamline your systems so you spend less time managing your business and more time growing it.


Ready to reclaim your time?

Download my free workbook Take Back Your Time HERE and start simplifying your business today.

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