Busy executives in management and leadership positions have one common grievance: Not enough time in the day. “Crazy busy” is the common refrain when asked, “How’s it going?” among colleagues. This is even more pronounced for small business owners, minority and women owned businesses, and sole proprietors.

Time management books are a dime a dozen, but who has the time to read them all? Rather than developing ulcers from frantic searches, missed appointments, forgotten tasks, stress and anxiety, take some basic approaches to the day and work week to gain a measure of wiggle room in the work day.