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The Parking Lot: A Distraction Busting Technique

2018-02-13T11:08:36-05:00By |Productivity|

It can be frustrating to concentrate on a project and then get distracted by an idea for another project. You can build structure around eliminating physical distractions (such as phone calls, email, and people), but it’s much harder to eliminate the distractions in your own head! [su_youtube url="http://youtu.be/NFM2tHmg_1s" width="360" height="280"] The Challenge You’re working on a project and an unrelated thought pops into your [...]

What Do Parking Lots and Distractions Have In Common?

2016-12-07T20:00:06-05:00By |Distractions and Procrastination|

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 [...]

Thank You : Your Parking Lot

2018-11-27T10:44:30-05:00By |

[su_youtube url="https://youtu.be/ILse0sjlNNI " width="260" height="200" autoplay="yes"] Whoo Hoo!  Thank You! I'm excited you took the first step on your time management journey and decide to grab your very own Parking Lot! Get ready to take the time to do what you love!!!!! Please, download now! [su_button url="https://impactivestrategies.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Parking-Lot.pdf" style="bubbles" background="#ef2dbb" size="6" center="yes"]Download Your Parking Lot[/su_button] Plus, if you are ready [...]

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Your Parking Lot

2018-08-01T10:35:14-04:00By |

The Impactive Strategies Parking Lot will help you move past the overwhelm stage and stay focused on the task at hand. Get started now - request your Parking Lot here! You’ll also receive our e-blasts with practical capacity-increasing tips, time management strategies, and  inspirational stories.

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I Can’t Put PEOPLE in the Parking Lot! Now What?

2016-12-07T20:00:49-05:00By |Distractions and Procrastination|

One of my favorite distraction busting techniques is to "park" ideas as they pop into your head.  Then, once you finish the task at hand, go back to the ideas in your parking lot and decide what to do with them.  From a time management and choice management stand point, this is a much for effective use of your time than switching tasks each [...]

How to Handle Life After the Parking Lot

2016-12-07T20:01:26-05:00By |Prioritizing|

Great news – you’ve eliminated the distraction of all the thoughts running around in your head.  Whenever the next great idea (or bright shiny object) pops into your head – you no longer go off on a tangent.  Now, you jot that idea down into your parking lot and continue to focus on the task at hand. (Getting value from this post?  Leave a [...]

WFH Week: Limiting Distractions

2022-10-18T13:33:51-04:00By |Distractions and Procrastination, self-care|

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 [...]

3 Real-Life Time Management Strategies Group

2019-01-11T02:14:08-05:00By |

Are you READY to Dominate Your Day? Attend the Masterclass on January 14th at 10 am Eastern and learn 3 Real-Life Time Management Strategies to reduce your workday by an hour.  Imagine the difference of an extra hour each day can make in your business! SOLD OUT After your purchase you will be directed to the 3 Real-Life Time Management Strategies to [...]

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5 Ways to Avoid “Code Black”

2016-12-07T20:00:09-05:00By |Checklists & Systems, Delegation and Elimination, Overwhelm|

Code Black:"When there are more patients than resources." (According to CBS Drama, "Code Black") What do you do when you feel like your life is in "code black"?  When you have soooooooooooo much to do, and not enough time to do it all? What do you do when getting up earlier and going to bed later just isn't going to cut it? What do [...]

How to Succeed as a Solopreneur

2016-12-07T20:00:10-05:00By |Checklists & Systems, Goal Setting and Mind Set|

All my clients are different.  Yet, so many similar issues come up in our discussions. Some are more experienced business owners than others, and some have discovered effective ways of managing their workloads. But the common themes of juggling home/work balance, managing overwhelm, and getting important tasks done every day are never more challenging than with a start-up enterprise. Deby contacted me after starting her [...]

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