How To Manage Your Time Effectively
Time is an elusive commodity.
We all have the same amount of time but how we spend it dictates where we end up in life. Benjamin Franklin stated that, "Lost time is never found again." As a small business owner, time seems to ooze away so fast that you can feel like a hamster on a wheel. Top motivational speaker, Michael Altshuler says it this way, “"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot."
Are You Managing Your Time Wisely?
If your answer is no then you are in the right place. I created a short list of tips to help you to manage your time more effectively.
Create SMART Goals - SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant & time-bound. Write out your goals and review them often.
Prioritize your tasks - Each morning list the top 3 things that will move the needle in your business and get those done first.
Create a schedule - Check out this article from Asana to show you how to do this.
Embrace Tech - I love using simple tools like this online timer to help me stay focused. It’s also helpful to mute notifications on your phone for a block of time while you are working.
Delegate - You don’t have to do everything in your business even if you are riding solo. If you have a team let them help you eliminate distractions.
Multitasking is an illusion - We have all heard that multitasking is a good thing but it is more effective to FOCUS: Follow, One, Course, Until, Success.
Eliminate Time Wasters - I think of this as things that are not your zone of genius and take you a long time to do. For me, it’s trying to do anything in Canva. I am not a graphic designer by any means and happily seek out those who are gifted in this area.
Make Time To Power Down - I know we think that if we work ourselves to the bone we will find success. This might be a little true BUT if you are tired, sick & weary who cares? I would rather be refreshed and ready to give my best to clients. Take a vacation, staycation, or napcation. :)
Time is precious, and it’s important to recognize that we can never get it back once a day is gone. I hope these tips help you make the most of your time and use it more wisely.
Keep IT Sunny Always~