First, open a new spreadsheet and take a deep breath. Column A is your best friend—label it “Date.” Then Column B gets “Start Time,” Column C gets “End Time,” and Column D gets “Break.” (Yes, you actually need to track that thirty-minute lunch you took, even if you ate it over your keyboard.)
Now, add Column E and call it “Total Hours.” This is where the real magic happens, because Excel does all the math for you. Just type =C2-B2-D2 into cell E2, and you’ll instantly see your daily hours. Go ahead, try it—it’s like therapy, but cheaper.
Pro tip: if you’re a night owl who types “11:00 PM” and Excel acts confused, just right-click the cell, format it as “Time,” and choose the 1:30 PM style. Your sanity will thank you.
