Image via Unsplash 3 Strategies To Be More Productive at Home and Work Managing a work-life and personal life at the same time can be tricky for anyone, but it may require extra work for small business owners. If you find yourself struggling to stay caught up, here are three skills that will keep all aspects of your life running more smoothly. Visit Mystic Living Today Magazine for latest metaphysical news and information! 1. Get Help The idea of getting help may not seem like a skill, but it is very tricky for a lot of people. Some individuals think they must complete tasks themselves to be sure they are done correctly, but this is not true. If you delegate wisely, you can get good results without using your own time. Choose people you trust, and don’t ask them to do anything outside their capabilities. Encourage them to ask questions, and make sure you train them well.
If you're trying to grow your business, delegate tasks to freelancers; you can easily find freelancers via online job boards. Or, if you hate paperwork, hand off accounting tasks. If you need to let go of tasks in your personal life, consider hiring someone to clean your house or do your laundry. Some tasks do not require outsourcing to another human. There are a variety of productivity apps available that minimize distractions, organize email and search your computer files. 2. Manage Time Wisely Not everything can be delegated or automated, so it is beneficial to possess strong time management skills. Prioritize your tasks to get all the important things done before working on non-essential tasks. Create a routine and stick to it as best you can. One of the most time-consuming tasks in modern society is email. Data show that Americans spend over five hours per weekday on email. Because of the sheer amount of messages many people have to deal with, it is important to approach email efficiently. Unsubscribe to ones you don’t read or open. Use templates whenever possible so you don’t waste time typing out the same email to different individuals. Try a grammar checker to edit emails quickly. Apply these tasks to your work and personal email to save time in both domains. People spend a lot of time looking for things they have lost. Getting organized at home and work helps you keep track of all your stuff. For your physical and digital spaces, give everything a home. If this is a task you don’t have the time or energy to do, consider hiring a professional organizer. Once everything has a place, get in the habit of putting things back where they belong when you finish with them. Find or create areas for new items and documents as you acquire them. 3. Relax Stress negatively affects productivity. If you feel overwhelmed or exhausted, it can be difficult to get started on a task. Practicing relaxation strategies is just as important for your productivity as checking email, cleaning the house, or talking with clients. Find a hobby you enjoy so much it takes your mind off everything else. Practice deep breathing and mindfulness. Spend time with people who make you happy. Watch or read things that make you laugh. If you own your own business, you may find yourself frequently short on time. Fortunately, there are a variety of strategies you can use to be more productive both at work and at home. |
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