Why Working Parents Need a Time Audit — And How to Do One

Why Working Parents Need a Time Audit — And How to Do One 

 If I asked you where your time goes… could you answer honestly? 

Most working parents can’t. And it’s not their fault — the days blur together. That’s why a time audit is one of the most powerful (and eye-opening) tools I use and teach in the Time Mastery course. 

What Is a Time Audit? 

A time audit is a one-day or one-week exercise where you track exactly how you spend your time — without judgment. Just awareness. 

How to Do It: 

1. Pick a weekday that reflects your usual schedule 

2. Use a paper tracker, your notes app, or a template 

3. Every 30–60 minutes, jot down what you’re doing 

4. Be honest — even the phone scroll or random snack break counts 

5. At the end of the day, review with these questions: 

6. What drained me? 

7. What felt useful? 

8. Where did I waste time out of habit or avoidance? 

Why It Matters: 

You can’t change what you don’t see. A time audit helps you spot patterns, reclaim lost hours, and make tiny adjustments that save your energy. 

It’s not about perfection — it’s about permission. And that’s the first step toward real time freedom. 

Handwriting notes for a time audit