1. Plan each day the night before.
Yeah, I know what you’re thinking: duh. You know that it’s important to plan the night before, yet, many who will read this DON’T. You wake up and “wing it” all day hoping to be productive –and that’s a terrible strategy. To make the most of each day, you need a solid plan.
This plan includes knowing what’s important and what’s a wish. There are things that have to get done and things that can wait. We tend to want to do the easier tasks, but that may be hurting your business. Spend some time each night getting honest about where your focus needs to be.
2. Wake up a little earlier.
What time you wake up is a personal choice, but you should wake up early enough to have some you time. There should be some quiet time each morning to reflect, refresh and get re-energized. You can spend this time meditating, praying and engaging in some physical exercise. Getting your blood pumping and clearing your mind are elements of a formula many successful entrepreneurs use daily.
Read: 4 Ways to Self-Motivate Yourself Every Day
3. Start your day with positivity.
As you wake up earlier, have a plan for what you will feed your mind with. I’m not going to tell you to avoid email and social media. I am going to tell you to feed your mind with inspirational and motivation content. The specific media isn’t important: podcasts, videos, books, magazines, etc. What is important is to not let negativity ruin your day before it’s even started.
Read: 50 Ways Being an Entrepreneur Will Change Your Life
4. Don’t give your time away.
One of the best ways to ruin a productive day is to give into distractions. Distractions come from people and situations that want your time. When you veer away from your plan in order to deal with someone else’s urgent problem, you give up control. Becoming a better entrepreneur starts with planning and sticking to that plan. It also involves having the strength to sayno. It stings to hurt people’s feelings, but this is your life and business. So, do what’s right for you.
5. Work on one project at a time.
The myth of multi-tasking as a valid strategy has been around as long as entrepreneurship has, but science has proven it’s not effective.. Instead stick to your plan for the day and take each task one at a time. Give your full attention and energy to making what you’re working on the best it can be. You’re not striving for perfection, but you are striving for excellence.
6. Respect your work-life boundaries.
As entrepreneurs, we are all about pushing hard to hits our goals, but that’s a surefire way to burn out. Some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs have clear boundaries. You decide ahead of time when you’ll stop “work” and focus on your personal life. You decide not to take business call all hours of the day and night.
There are more than six things to put on this list, of course, but these are a good start. It takes a lot out of you to be a good entrepreneur. It takes focusing on what’s right for you and your customers. It takes putting in the not-so-exciting daily work that leads to success.
Overall, the main goal of entrepreneurship is to create freedom in your life and make an impact in the lives of those whom your business serves. To do that, you need a plan, focus and constant growth both personally and in your business. Set yourself up for success each day, and strive to get better.
Thank you for these tips! Jane , http://www.theblurbspot.com
These are really so helpful! I need to pay more attention to 1,2,4,5! Thank you for sharing!
Oh my goodness, that’s far too sweet – thank you though, that made my day. I love your blog as well! I’m so glad we’ve been able to connect 🙂
This is exactly what I needed to read to get back on my path to positivity 🙂
Thank you so much for the tips! They are the sort of guidance that is obvious yet you’re right, we blatantly ignore every day lol!
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Great post! I love the fact that you mention planning, work/life balance, as well as not giving in to distractions. All things that people say often but rarely do ? Thanks so much for sharing!
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Great tips – as always! ???
Simple things but sometimes we need to be reminded of simple steps – so thanks. Enjoy your tips, always.
Thanks so much it has really been helpful… Am so grateful.
Great tips, thank you for the motivation :)!
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Great post!
Really love all your posts!! Good work.
This is great advice! I have trouble making a set time to work on my blog and not worry about other things. It’s hard not getting distracted when you work at home. I will have to give these a try to hopefully become more productive.
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Love it! Great points! 🙂
Good one! I needed reminding of #5. My multi-tasking ADD achieves nada.
Okay come on these are common sense!
Very helpful tips! Thanks for sharing.
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Isn’t that the most difficult! Knowing when to say no! Delegate
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Good stuff. Thank you!
Great post, thanks for sharing!
Waking up early is the best. Waking at 5am has helped me accomplish my daily goals better than waking up at 8am.
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All points very good. Highly recommended for all.
Great reminders!!
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Spot on advice! Especially no.3. It’s always mind over matter 🙂
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This was really good to read. The organisation the night before makes sense. I also think that multitasking isn’t very effective.
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Great list! Love step 1 to be honest, even though at times I think of tomorrows activities and I must go and write down ideas – very creative mind at that time in night. Is it just me?
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What a great (and quick) read! Love #3! Always think positively.
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