![]() Hire help in your business (an assistant, a part-time VA, or even an intern) to save you hours during the week so that you can stay working in your zone of genius: supporting your team, serving clients, and living the life you dreamed of when you started your business! That being said…when we need help at work, what do we do? Hire someone. Not only will you see a change in your business, but you’ll also notice a change in your overall wellbeing. We even left space to track your sleep, exercise, nutrition and mental health in our planner because of how crucial it is to focus on these things for optimal performance. One less hour on Instagram is an extra hour of sleep in the morning, or, an hour spent outside enjoying the fresh air, answering questions in your FB group, or doing a workout. Cut down on the hours you spend doing things that drain your energy. Toxic relationships, hours of TV, or mindlessly scrolling social media or looking at what your competition is posting will all negatively impact your productivity. If you want to build a successful business, you have to find ways to be productive with the time you DO have. Whatever it is: when you write down the important, impactful, or profit-producing activities that can be done in a short amount of time, it’ll make you realize that the excuses you’re telling yourself are just stories. Maybe it’s making an important phone call, sending out a few emails to clients, taking a 15 minute connect call, recording a few Instagram Reels, or even breaking up your day with something physical (like a walk outside). When you notice those gaps in your schedule, take advantage of what can be done quickly and cross another thing off your to-do list. ![]() One of the best productivity tips I can give you is to create a list (the “notes” section of the planner is perfect for this) of things that can be accomplished in 5, 10 or even 15 minutes. ![]() That 15 minutes you have between meetings? Use it to your advantage. Create a list of things you can accomplish in the pockets of your free time. Remember: 5 extra minutes of organization can save you countless hours. Pre-schedule your social media using a content scheduling tool (we like to use Later ).Instead of making 3 or 4 trips per week, run errands altogether. ![]() Some ways you can group tasks together to save time? This is commonly referred to as “time blocking ” its key component is creating a list of to-do’s in advance and laying out your day accordingly. Instead of jumping from one thing to another, get similar tasks done in one shot. It takes you so long to even get organized, you end up wasting time that could be better spent on various tasks. One of the things that holds people back from being productive is that they don’t even have a handle on what’s on their plate. If you’re using the Unstoppable Planner, write down your top 3 priorities for the week in the right-hand section and then block off that time in each daily section to work on those things. Once you’ve identified that time of day that you’re most productive, plan to accomplish specific tasks during those hours. While some swear by getting up at the crack of dawn, others find themselves far more productive after dinner or before they go to bed. With that said…Īre you a morning person, or a night owl? By identifying the time you have the most focus and energy, you’re enabling yourself to work on your own terms. I created our 2022 planners with these key tips and priorities in mind, and they’re now available for preorder…so you can grab yours and start prepping for Q1 ahead of time. I use it to track my top priorities, CEO schedule, and even my overall wellness and how much time I’m spending taking care of myself. If you want to free up 20+ hours a week in your schedule, here are 5 productivity tips you NEED to start implementing today. I never use to-do lists, so people always ask me what I use to stay productive and on track to reach my goals. In this blog, I’ll be discussing 5 productivity tips I use on a daily basis =to help me get more done.īetween trying to balance managing team members, PR appearances, content creation, family time, “me” time, and all the other things – it can feel like there’s barely left to sit down and think strategically about where you want your business to go (and as a CEO, that’s the most important part…right?) The good news is: personal productivity is my specialty. In fact, according to a study done by The Alternative Board, about 68% percent of an entrepreneur’s time is spent just working “in” the business. No matter what stage of business you’re in – it’s common to get caught up in the day-to-day tactical tasks before you look back and realize how much of the workweek was actually spent being productive. “There’s not enough time in the day.” It’s the most common excuse I hear from entrepreneurs - whether they’re starting their business on the side of a full-time job or already running a 6+ figure business. ![]()
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