Hajra Naz
When it comes to running a small business, time is very precious. But sadly, there are never more than 24 hours in a day. Some people respond to this fact of life with focus and purpose. By adopting the right approach, you can work efficiently, productively, and relatively stress-free.
Following are a few tips for effectively managing your time:
Set a quadrant time-management system:
For managing your time effectively, it is best to the right system to actually be able to do it. The most effective is the quadrant time management system in which you split your activities into four quadrants. These activities are based on urgency and importance. These are the activities that you most likely want to focus on and avoid all the distractions.
Audit your time:
It is important that you audit your time for knowing how you are spending it on your activities. Record your time in a journal or on your phone and split it into blocks of 30 minutes or an hour. You need to write what you have been able to get done and if your time has been wasted or well spent.
Do MITs in the morning:
Some people avoid doing the most important tasks at the start of the day. But according to Mark Twain, if it is your job to eat a frog then it is best to do it first thing in the morning. But if it’s your job to eat two frogs, then you better go with the bigger one first. This means that you must tackle your biggest and most difficult tasks in the mornings and once you do that, it will set the momentum for the rest of the day.
Use the 80/20 rule:
By using the Pareto Principle, you can get most of your work done without getting distracted. The Pareto Principle in sales is defined as 80 percent of the sales coming from 20 percent of the customers. Therefore, identify the 20 percent of the efforts that produce 80 percent of the outcome.
Adopt good habits:
By adopting good habits you can manage your time more effectively. Once you adopt a few good habits, these will not only solicit other good habits but will also help you to eliminate bad habits. When you will focus on good habits, you will be able to manage your overall time making your habit development easier for you. You must avoid these 6 unprofessional habits that make you unlikeable.
Find inspiration:
People often procrastinate because they fail to find any inspiration in life. It makes it harder to stay on track and get things done properly. But you can avoid it by turning to inspirational YouTube videos, TED talks, or accessing other inspirational sources. When you will focus on the inspiring content, you will be able to stay motivated and complete all the unfinished tasks.
