This past week I was asked by a couple of people – how do I know if I need help? If I’m going through each day crossing items off a list – wouldn’t I feel productive? How do I know if I’m not actually being productive?
This is a great question – and it reminds me of the 4 Stages of Competence. If you “don’t know what you don’t know” – how could you – why would you – ask for help?
Traci McBride, of Indelible Impression with Tee McBee recently asked the question, “What are the most common time frustrations your clients face?”
Can you relate to either of these scenarios?
- Busy all the time, but feeling dissatisfied because you aren’t reaching your next goal?
- Frantically trying to juggle family, career, volunteer, and “me time” only to find each segment is getting smaller and smaller until “career” is taking over?
This is common! If you can relate to these scenarios – and you are ready for a change – I suggest finding some resources to assist you in regaining balance in your life.
Your solution could be . . .
- to read some books on time management. I’ve noted a few of my favorites here in my Amazon Store.
- to read some previous blog posts on time management, awareness, structure, and reducing overwhelm.
- to contact a friend or colleague that was recently in a similar situation and ask for advice
- to contact a professional coach
- to leave a comment below asking for more resources
If you can’t relate to these scenarios, then I urge you to post below! What are some of your strategies you use to retain balance in your life?
If you find that you are struggling to create balance in your life – I’d love to assist. I pride myself in creating and adapting solutions for all of my clients. Sign up for a No Obligation Find More Time Strategy Session. During this session you will gain clarity on your goals, uncover the hidden obstacles to your success, and leave energized to design the life of your dreams. You are guaranteed to have at least one Ah-Ha moment and actionable idea that will catapult your plan to success. What do you have to lose?
The reason I usually accomplish what I’m trying to accomplish in my life is that I prioritize, and I don’t do everything. Things that other people consider mandatory, I might choose not to do, to free up time to do things that matter. I also purposely build margin into my weeks.
Susan –
Fabulous! I love that you create a buffer in your schedule around your activities so you have room to breathe! Thanks for sharing your successes with us!
Lisa
Hi Lisa,
There was a time I felt like that. I got into the habit of becoming a better planner/scheduler. A technique I learned from Stephen Covery. In regards to my business, when executing any marketing strategy. I stay focus on executing for at least a quarter for I decide to stay with on shelf it. In my industry volume (revenue) is followed by 3 months of activity. Great article Lisa, thanks.
Karl –
Thanks for the comment! The success you have today is directly proportional to the activities you were doing 90 days ago! :) I urge my clients in the direct sales / mlm / sales fields to measure outcomes every quarter, but to evaluate whether or not to change direction every 6 months.
Stephen Covey is one of my favorites – I live by the motto “begin with the end in mind”.
Lisa