Time management is a familiar term for any small business
owner or entrepreneur. Everyone carries the same amount of time in a day, 24
hours. It’s something you have in common with Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Elon
Musk. The question that everybody should ask themselves is, “Where are we
distributing our time?” It seems like an obvious question to ask, but people
spend time inefficiently. We are humans, after all. However, being mindful of
how you prioritize your time will free your potential beyond any limits. If
you’re looking for ways to manage your time, below you will find five steps to
help you on your journey
#5) Get Organized
When I was young, my mother used to tell me that a
disorganized room symbolized a disorganized mind. It took me a while to
internalize that message, but once I did, I realized that she was right. There
is a little secret about organization and it is “simplicity”. How many objects in your room are handled by
you multiple times in a single day? If you know that there’s things on your
desk that are there for the purpose of taking up space, it’d be best to place
it away from your sight in a place where it belongs. Try to take an hour a week
to clean your work environment and dispose of the unnecessary. Think of it as
an organizational exercise for your mind. You could be surprised by what it can
do for you.
#4) Dispose of Distractions
Technology has done some incredible things for society in
the past 20 years. With the advent of the internet age, people have had access
to untold amounts of beneficial information. All that information comes at a
cost. And the price we pay for having all that information comes at the expense of our attention
spans. Our focus is constantly distracted by the notifications, likes, and
emails that are omnipresent in our lives. Dispose of those distractions while
you are working so your attention is fully focused on the task at hand. An
exercise I use is the 45/15 rule. Try spending 45 minutes absolutely focused on
your tasks and save the last 15 minutes of the hour as a reward. Those last 15
minutes can be spent however you see fit, but when the 15 minutes are done, its
back to another 45 minutes of focused work. Try it out for yourself!
#3) Learn to Delegate
Every business owner and entrepreneur has a streak of
individualism running in their veins. You wouldn’t be in your position if you
didn’t believe that you had the necessary ability to run a business. But there
will always be a time where you’ll feel overwhelmed by your growing
responsibilities. To prepare for that moment, you should learn to delegate.
Your time is valuable and should be spent on tasks that directly affect your
bottom line. Anything else, you should consider an Online Business Manager or
an Executive Virtual Assistant.
#2) Don’t Procrastinate
Nike had it right when they released their “Just Do It”
campaign. It’s that simple.
#1) Make Time
A determined and motivated mindset will always make time. If it’s that important to you, you’ll make time for it. That’s a
question you’ll have to ask yourself
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