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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