Are You Investing Your Time Wisely?
There are only 24 hours in the day, and yet there seems to be more and more demands placed on us as every day passes.
In order to be successful, not to mention enjoy a good work-life balance, it is crucial that we manage our time effectively — especially if we are sole traders. But how many self-employed workers can honestly say they are winning the time game?
As we all know, time is money. And once your time has been used up, it’s gone for ever; there is no way of getting it back. So make sure you have control over your time, rather than time controlling you.
Start by ‘compartmentalising’ your days, mapping out time slots for each task you have to accomplish. The most important stuff should take priority over non-urgent or non-profit tasks. Don’t forget to include your personal appointments and absolutely make time for ‘quiet time’ and ‘creative time’ in your diary.
Ten to 15 minutes of daily ‘quiet time’ is essential for your overall wellbeing and can help with productivity (you always approach things with a lot more zest after a break, right?). Try gentle yoga or gardening, or read a book, or do some deep-breathing relaxation exercises or meditation. Ideally, keep your ‘quiet time’ at the same time each day.
Your working week should incorporate an hour or two of uninterrupted ‘creative time’, where you contemplate the ‘big picture’ — think about what you want for your business and your personal life, and try to come up with ideas how to start living the future you want.
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