Becoming a Better Manger of Your Time
Do you ever struggle with feeling overwhelmed with the tasks in your business or day-to-day life? Do you find yourself spinning your wheels checking off the most obvious tasks but never really feel as if you’re gaining traction or growing?
You. Are. Not. Alone!
I always prided myself on being an organized person and someone who was very “on task”. In my 9-5 life as I like to call it, I never struggled with getting tasks done or crossing things off my list.
And yet when I became my own boss, suddenly it felt like I was spinning my wheels and never really getting any where. I ran from fire to fire but couldn’t get my footing to really see growth in my business.
As I have talked with other entrepreneurs and small business owners, the story is often the same. The freedom that comes with being our own boss can sometimes mean we don’t have anyone breathing down our back to get those things done that help move the needle on our biz.
And if you’re like me, you are NOT ok with that!
So today, I want to share a few things I discovered and developed to help me be a master at time management within my business. These tips have not only helped me cross more things off my list and grow my business but it’s also helped me work LESS hours by being more efficient!
No task is “too small” to plan for. Those little details add up and I quickly found that I was getting to the end of my day feeling as if I hadn’t accomplished anything. I was busy, just not doing anything I had “planned for”. Now every single task (even the tiniest of them!) goes on the list!
Find a system that works for you. You can try Click up, Monday, or even a written list. For me I found a match in Trello, but that may not feel like the right fit. Finding the RIGHT platform is key!
Constantly evaluate what your needs are. Be flexible and be aware of how your evolving business may have different needs. Do you have a monthly or quarterly task that needs attention this week? That may mean other things have to wait.
Get the right tools in your toolkit. Platforms like Honeybook, Google Drive, Canva, Slack, Trello are my favorites, but you may find others. Check out my tools page for a closer look at these amazing tools and resources
Hire someone to help! Knowing where your zone of genius is and where it is not is paramount. Finding the right team to have around me made a world of difference.
You don’t know what you don’t know. We are each growing and evolving and THIS is why having a coach who knows your business and your personality can help immensely.
If you are ready to take that next step to finding a coach that fits you, I would love to connect! Or if you want my FREE download for my 10 tips to being a better manager of your time, click the button below.
