Today’s time management challenge comes from a close friend of mine. I love her dearly – and can really feel her pain when we talk about this. Maybe you can relate also?
Real Life Scenario #5 – “I’m working hard to use my time better and make progress towards my goals, but it’s sort of a lonely process, and I think it would be more inspiring if I had people encouraging me and noticing the small successes.”
Just yesterday I had a very successful entrepreneur say to me, “Oh my goodness – just talking that out with you was so helpful. I think I fell into that trap that many of my clients fall into. When working in isolation, I have no one to bounce ideas off of – and I lost my way for a moment.”
It can be a lonely process working towards our goals. My advice – partner up to power up!
Find a supportive environment!
- a power partner,
- a group with common goals,
- a community with a common focus.
(For suggestions on supportive people, please visit this previous post!)
Why do it alone?
When you bring just one other person with you on your journey –
- You become so much stronger.
- Someone else is there to offer encouragement.
- To provide some external motivation when you just “don’t want to do it”.
- To celebrate all the successes (big and small) along the way.
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 sound ridiculous, but I’m so busy, I don’t even have time to read about time management techniques, let alone practice them.”
- “I’ll look into streamlining my schedule a few weeks from now when I have a little more time.”
- “When I’m trying to reach a goal, I track my progress on notes of paper that I keep all over the house, and my system is taking me more time than it saves me.”
- “I want to take steps to use my time better, but I when I slip up I get down on myself. It’s hard to keep putting the effort in.”
Be sure to stop back as I tackle Real Life Scenario #6 – “I have a great idea, but I don’t know where to start, and the project is floundering. I will probably give it up and just keep on with my regular routine.”
Your turn! Who is in your cheering section? Where do you find support? Please share!
Would you like to join my supportive environment? The Motivated for Action Group Coaching Experience starts soon. Here you can be a group with like minded individuals striving to create change!
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Hey Lisa
Thank you for another very useful time-management tip! Although I work best alone, I can vouch for the POWER of a group – or even one other creative partner.
This Facebook Blogging Challenge is a classic example of the comfort one receives when being encouraged by a collection of cheerleaders! I have met some wonderful people like you during this journey, and I am ever so grateful for your presence in my life! #HUGSSSSS
Keep shining your positive light upon us….
MUCH love
Kitto
Ahhh Kitto
Thanks tons for the compliment! I agree . . . the UBC is a great example of the power of a group. Many times I’ve thought, “Do I really want to post something today”? And then I log into the FB group – and get inspired!
Looking forward to reading your post!
Lisa
Thank you SO much for this! It feels HORRIBLE when you imagine that you are all alone when working towards your goals. I can remember a time when I convinced myself that I was the only one who knew how I was feeling…and I forgot that there were countless, other (INSERT THE PLURAL OF ANY PROFESSION) out there!
I no longer feel that because I surround myself with like-passioned people…but I SO recall those days.
This blog is an encouragement and gives people exactly what they need to stay focused and supported. Great read!!
Christi
So glad you have found a supportive group of people! Though many of us “work alone” we are “not alone”! Having the support of a group is so important! I appreciate the comment!
Lisa
HI Lisa, my cheerleading group is my best friend. She is into genealogy like I am and we love bounce ideas off each other. Her daughter has a blog and two of us exchange growth strategies and such. I also have my facebook groups like Delia’s.
I’m loving this series. Keep up the great work.
Kristina
Kristina
AWESOME! Love that you have found different areas for support! I love the FB group – it keeps me focused!!! Thanks for leaving your comment!
Lisa
Great post Lisa! It can be lonely working on our own individual projects. I find joining challenges to help and am going to start looking for more so I’m always in a challenge that is relatable to what I am working on. Its so important for us to reach out, thanks for the reminder and gentle nudge to do so :)
Sherri
Great distinction – “I’m going to start looking for more so I’m always in a challenge that i relatable to what I’m working on”. There are so many challenges out there – that we could probably be in 50 at the same time. But, finding one to support your progress related to something you are working on is a much more efficient way to work. I know, when I wanted to focus on my blogging I did the UBC. Then, as I wanted to start to increase the size of my list, I participated in List-a-palooza. Next, I’m going to start looking for a LinkedIn challenge. (I think!)
Hey Lisa as always I enjoy your posts so much! Your personality really shines through in your writing. I agree, we need support and encouragement. Sometimes we need a reminder how important this is.
Keep up the good work!
Hi Lisa
Thanks for the compliment. I believe in being as transparent as possible in my writing! I can guarantee you, I’ve chosen to reach out for support many times!!!!
Lisa
Another vote for the awesomeness of a group – they give you power and accountability, so important! And 100% agree you need to be in the right group for what your focus may be for the time being so you can get the best out of it.
Thanks Lisa for this great article!
Thank you, Delia for stopping by! I love your blogging group!!
oh nice one! thanks for this tip.
Thanks for stopping by!
Hello Lisa! It’s been a while since I the last time I visited your blog. My partner in crime in all my goals and achievements is my husband. He has always helped me thorough everything and I guess this is why I’m this far on my blog.
Remy –
Thanks for stopping by! Thrilled you have a support partner (and partner in crime!) Sure makes life easier!!!
Lisa
“Partner up to power up!” I totally agree, my partner (so your sentence matches perfectly my situation!) is very supportive with me and I am with his business, we share impressions, ideas and encouragement. Optimism is one of the key words, I guess…
Hi Clara
I love the idea of having a “key word”! thanks so much for stopping by!
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