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Limiting distractions is one of the many challenges facing business owners since 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many of us to work from home more than ever before. And while this has been a great way to save on office space and expenses, as a business owner, it can also be challenging to stay productive and maintain a healthy work/life balance. One of [...]
Our daily lives are so complicated and full of distraction - social media, text messages, voicemails, phone calls, Skype, email .. the list is endless! Between the internet and our phones, it can seem like you barely have time to eat! At least that's how I felt for a time. But, out of necessity, I developed some strategies for reducing distractions so I could keep [...]
You know what it's like when emails, random thoughts, to-dos, and reminders pop into your head at the worst possible time. I have frequently written here about distractions and how to manage them, and here's another quick tip to remind you of my favorite method: the parking lot! But wait - that's not all! I’ve created the SystemSavvy Consulting Parking Lot to [...]
Real Life Scenario #10 - “My obstacles are mental distractions. I think of something other than the original task, and lose focus quickly.” If you’ve been following my posts this month – you know that I’m tackling real life time management scenarios all month long. If you have missed a previous post – be sure to check out any that apply to YOUR life. “This may [...]
Awareness * Work * Evaluation How often do you start a project only to be pulled away by people needing your attention? Earlier, I recommended following a 3 Step System to reduce distractions: Step 1 – Awareness (what distracts you and when), Step 2 – Work (how can you adjust your environment), and Step 3 – Evaluation (what is working, what isn’t). How did you do? If [...]
You CAN Control Your Distractions! How often do you start a project only to be pulled away by people needing your attention? Or, you are in the middle of a task and the phone rings? Or, one minute you are researching a new sales technique on the computer – and the next you are looking online at the latest fashions for spring? Anything that [...]
What do "The Four Stages of Competence" and "Eliminating Distractions" have in common? How many times have you looked at the clock only to realize it's noon and you haven't accomplished one item on your task list? On your way into your office you set the goal to work on X, however, here it is 3 hours later, and you still haven't accomplished your [...]
Profitable Productivity SOP: Streamline Activities & Maximize Team Efficiency Does Your Team Have More Work Than Time? Create an environment where everyone can breathe, conquer critical initiatives, and experience financial growth. When you and your team have time to think and be strategic, great things can happen in your business. Innovative projects Raving clients Worry-free workforce Of [...]
Who Should I Delegate to? Whether you are feeling guilty giving one more thing to your overworked staff or have no idea who to delegate your 1st task to, this guide will help. 28 Delegating Resources The good news is you know WHAT to delegate! The bad news - your team only has so much capacity. In [...]
Staying focused and productive throughout the day can be a challenge, especially for business owners. With countless notifications popping up on our phones and computers, it's easy to get distracted, go down a rabbit hole, and lose track of time. In fact, according to an Asurion study, the average person checks their phone every 12 minutes, with top users checking their phones up to [...]
