Discretionary Time Calculator
Discretionary time is what's left of your day after accounting for all the mandatory non-discretionary tasks you must do. Compare your discretionary time with the African Bushmen!

Weekday Discretionary Time
Sleeping hours
Morning in bathroom minutes Include dressing time
Exercise minutes
Breakfast prep + eat + cleanup minutes Count time spent preparing meals for others
Commute Time: minutes 1-way
Work Time: hours Count work hours that you are not free to use at your discretion
Lunch Time: minutes
Dinner prep + eat + cleanup minutes Count time spent preparing meals for others, pets, family, etc.
Evening in bathroom minutes
Results:
Daily non-Discretionary Time: hours Daily Workday Discretionary Time: hours
Work & Commute Time: hours Health & Sleep Time: hours
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Weekend Discretionary Time
Sleeping hours
Morning in bathroom minutes Include dressing time
Exercise minutes
Breakfast prep + eat + cleanup minutes Count time spent preparing meals for others
Chore/Errand Travel Time: minutes 1-way
Weekly Chores & Earrands: hours Trash, housecleaning, car maintenance, food shopping, work
Lunch Time: minutes
Dinner prep + eat + cleanup minutes Count time spent preparing meals for others, pets, family, etc.
Evening in bathroom minutes
Results:
Weekend non-Discretionary Time: hours Weekend Average Discretionary Time: hours
Chores & Errand Time: hours Health & Sleep Time: hours
Discretionary time is often broken up into minutes between events or in waiting. The most useful discretionary time comes in large chunks. Minimizing interruptions and using wait time to stay organized with a PDA can help you effectively manage your time.