1. Keep a time log for a week, noting every activity you engaged in and the amount of time you spent on it. Think of this like a register for a bank account where you record each transaction. At the end of the week, calculate the percentage of time you spent engaged in each activity. Compare major categories of activities to see where your time was used. You may want to use this data to create a budget in order to gain better control over where you are spending your time.