Different Time > More Time: The Productivity Hack You’re Ignoring

Written By Rachel Kuhlen

If you’ve ever said, “I just need more hours in the day,” this one’s for you. Spoiler: You don’t need more time. You need different time.

Here’s what I mean. We assume that big change requires blocks of uninterrupted time, hyper-focus, and monk-level discipline. But that’s not how most people (or real life) work.

Different time means using the same 60 minutes differently:

  • Instead of scrolling your phone for an hour, spend 30 minutes researching a project you’ve been thinking about—then scroll guilt-free for the other 30.

  • Got a commute? Listen to that book you’ve been “meaning to read” for 30 minutes, then switch back to blasting your 2000s throwback playlist and yelling at bad drivers.

  • Dishes to do? Toss on a 10-minute language lesson instead of background TV. (Italian curses are more fun than you think.)

Different time isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being intentional.

The goal isn’t to eliminate rest, fun, or passive moments. It’s to carve out just enough momentum to keep growing daily. Consistency isn’t built in extreme time blocks; it’s built into how you use the time you already have.

Rachel Kuhlen https://www.amplifyyourimpactnow.com
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