If you're tired of waiting around for your edits to process, these eight tips are here to rescue you. 

When importing images, tick the box to "Build Smart Previews." For added efficiency, render one-to-one previews if time permits. This will particularly benefit your zoomed-in, detail-oriented edits within the Develop module.

Navigate to "Preferences" and access the "Performance" tab. Elevate your camera raw cache size to 10 gigabytes, if space allows. Deselect "Enable Hover Preview of Presets" and "Loop." Opt for "Use Smart Previews Instead of Originals for Image Editing" to enhance your editing experience.

If your Lightroom catalog is brimming with thousands of photos, periodically hit "Optimize Catalog." This process helps declutter inefficiencies that accumulate over time, keeping your workspace nimble and responsive.

Editing large batches of photos, like a wedding collection, can be a time-consuming affair. In the Library module, apply basic corrections such as exposure adjustments and white balance to groups of images. Highlight the batch, use the Quick Develop panel, and watch your edits spread seamlessly across the selected photos.

Highlight your edited image and shift-click to select a group of photos you want to sync. Enter the Develop module and initiate synchronization, copying the chosen settings to the entire batch. Local adjustments can be handled individually, streamlining your process.

Collapse the Histogram and Navigator panels in the Develop module by default. Open them only when needed. This minimalist approach reduces the burden on Lightroom, ensuring smoother transitions between images.

Embrace the non-destructive nature of Lightroom editing, but be mindful of the history panel. Clearing out unnecessary history steps helps maintain optimal performance. Click the 'X' next to history to streamline your edit.

Adobe advises a specific order for edits to maximize performance. Begin with denoise, then apply content-aware removal, heal spots, and lens profile corrections. Next, adjust global settings like white balance and exposure. Lastly, fine-tune local adjustments like masking.

Be strategic with noise reduction, sharpening, and lens corrections. Save these adjustments for the final stages of editing, ideally just before exporting. Applying them earlier can slow down your workflow unnecessarily.

By implementing these techniques, you can navigate Lightroom's intricacies with speed and finesse.