As a solo-preneur you certainly wear many hats. In a perfect world you cross everything off your to-do list and end the day with a sense of accomplishment. In reality, your day is filled with tasks and interruptions that require your time, expertise and energy.
Make each minute count by following these 4 simple steps:
- Get in Touch with the End Result: Before you begin a task or project that has high procrastination potential, get in touch with the outcome. When the task is finished, what will be better in your life or business as a result? Ask yourself if what you are working on is the best use of your time. You may not be working on an activity you enjoy, yet if it is a top priority, continue doing it.
- Get Organized: Being organized is the ability to find things when you need them and that translates into saving time and money. One of the quickest ways to start is to colour code folders. Use color to identify different types of information; red for client files, yellow for vendors, and blue for reference files. This not only makes filing easier but if a file is misplaced, it can be easily spotted. Download this Action Plan to help you with your office organization.
- Set an Expiry Date: Deadlines are commitments. “As Soon As Possible” is not a deadline. Deadlines also help us to break the task down into little bite-sized pieces. Until we quantify our goal, set a deadline, then break it down to its daily requirements, the resolution will forever seem unattainable.
- Create your Not-to-do List here: That’s right, a not to-do list. You didn’t get into business to send letters or enter phone numbers into your computer. Think about the tasks that you don’t enjoy and that take you away from your clients. Is it the best use of your time for you to handle these jobs? Can you get someone else to take over these responsibilities?
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What’s on your Not-To-Do List? If you could delegate 2 tasks to someone else, what would they be?
