When I started the network marketing business, I was a mess! My house was a mess, my business wasn't functioning, and I was completely stressed out. The only thing that I was good at was mothering my two beautiful children. It took me time and patience with myself before I started to really understand what was going on. I needed to manage my time more effectively.
Their are several different tools you can implement to help you manage time more efficiently. It really depends on your level of self-control. Experiment with them and decide what works best for your situation.
Even though the tool vary their are some basics you need to follow:
Figure out what your first priorities are. Write them down. These are things that will always come first no matter what. Keep this list in a spot where you will always see it.
To help you stay focused make a list of the top five things you need to get done within the day. You can also list the things you need to get done within the hour, the week, or over the weekend. Keep an environment that makes you the most productive. Whether it's calming music, or just silence.
A routine list. Sometimes the hardest part about getting into a routine is remembering. Make a list of tasks you need to do every day: check voicemail, send out emails, make follow-up calls. Write it down on a post-it and put it where you will see it every day.
Make sure you break up your time. Not only does this prevent burnout but it also help you stay on task. If you are focusing your time for 30 minutes or less on each project you are more likely to get it done faster and without distractions.
Stick to a schedule that is realistic. Having an alloted time for every task is important for many reasons. Try to stick to it but be flexible. Life happens. If setting a timer helps you than use it. This will keep you focused and remind you to not procrastinate. Work hard now, so you play hard later!
Use these tools and I promise you will be more productive in your home and office.
Their are several different tools you can implement to help you manage time more efficiently. It really depends on your level of self-control. Experiment with them and decide what works best for your situation.
Even though the tool vary their are some basics you need to follow:
Figure out what your first priorities are. Write them down. These are things that will always come first no matter what. Keep this list in a spot where you will always see it.
To help you stay focused make a list of the top five things you need to get done within the day. You can also list the things you need to get done within the hour, the week, or over the weekend. Keep an environment that makes you the most productive. Whether it's calming music, or just silence.
A routine list. Sometimes the hardest part about getting into a routine is remembering. Make a list of tasks you need to do every day: check voicemail, send out emails, make follow-up calls. Write it down on a post-it and put it where you will see it every day.
Make sure you break up your time. Not only does this prevent burnout but it also help you stay on task. If you are focusing your time for 30 minutes or less on each project you are more likely to get it done faster and without distractions.
Stick to a schedule that is realistic. Having an alloted time for every task is important for many reasons. Try to stick to it but be flexible. Life happens. If setting a timer helps you than use it. This will keep you focused and remind you to not procrastinate. Work hard now, so you play hard later!
Use these tools and I promise you will be more productive in your home and office.
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