![]() If you feel like you’re just reacting rather than creating or executing then you may need to do a deep dive and ask yourself some questions:ĭo I need to pause my inbox or only check my email at certain points during the day? Getting bombarded all day with incoming notifications is a massive drain on focus and it sidetracks you from accomplishing the things that really matter. Sure, you might feel busy, but the reality is we’re spending most of our day reacting to things like email, Slack, and messages. Here’s some real talk for ya… A lot of the times we aren’t actually doing anything productive with our time. Reacting vs producing is a super eye-opening concept I grabbed from Jake Knapp that really helps me put my activities into perspective. ![]() If you’re feeling really swamped and overwhelmed but it seems like nothing’s actually getting done, it’s time to manage your incoming distractions. Once I overcame the self-imposed idea that everyone needed a same-day response from me, I was liberated from the chains of my inbox. I only dig in and respond to bulk emails twice a week. Overflow of any incomplete timely tasks, planning for next week, and my weekly brainstorm.įind what works best for you, stay open and flexible to adjust as needed, and recognize what eats your time (i.e. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Writing, content creation, photography, editingįriday: GSD “get shit done” day. Mondays & Wednesday: Admin, Follow-ups, Emails, and Meetings Here’s an example of my current themed work week: Task-batching and creating themed work days has allowed me to effectively streamline my workflows and optimize my creative energy. The time spent trying to regroup where I left off and focus back into that creative energy is nearly impossible. For example, if I’m writing a blog post and I’ve hit my groove… the quickest way to kill my buzz is having to stop and take a call about accounting. I’ve started batching related tasks for optimal focus. This has been a biggie for me when it comes to prioritizing my time and working smarter. Related: 7 Technology Tools to Simplify Your Life Task-batching & themed days, baby To create a new calendar, click the 3 dots next to "Add calendars" and click, "New calendar." Give it a color code and voilà! Here’s a sneak peek of mine below (Download my full ‘Week in the Life’ calendar at the bottom of this post or by clicking here.) Create & color code new calendars for the different types of tasks. My team uses Teamwork for tasks & Slack for communication. Use a project management tool to stay organized and track your progress. Write tomorrow’s to-do list at the end of each workday, so you know just what you need to do when you’re at your desk the next morning. If you are realistic with your time expectations and you really focus, you CAN get what you need done. Schedule everything - even your personal life, time for self-care, and date nights. Keeping a calendar and doing my best to stick to it keeps me on track, focused, and then there’s no wasting time guessing what I need to do next. Most creatives benefit from structure when self-employed. Better yet, schedule out your week (I block out time on Fridays to plan for the next week). Here’s how I do it: Schedule out everrrrything While as a free-spirit creative, you may naturally object to or find resistance around the idea of structure and planning.I invite you to hear me out. You might find that the below strategies are just what you needed to uplevel your biz, find that healthy hustle, and feel damn good. So, the fact that you’re even here reading this means you’re ready to get it. While everyone is different, there’s no denying the significant synergies between more purposeful productivity and mega-successful biz babes (lookin’ at you, Rachel Hollis ). ![]() My way of doing things is in no way the gold standard, but I’m excited to shed light on what I’ve personally found success in. Let’s get into this… you all were curious about how I maximize my time as an entrepreneur, how I plan my days, stay motivated, set boundaries, and how I integrate work and personal life.
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