No time?
Too much work?
Juggling multiple responsibilities?
If the above describes your day, then Entrepreneur, you need help.
You are working more on your business, stretching to keep it running rather than working on the business to focus on your goals.
First things First.
As a young entrepreneur wearing multiple hats is a reality, so how do we manage that?
Let’s start with the basics and see if you have aced your time management skills.
Some tips if you are not there and a checklist for those who believe they aced the skill.
- Prioritise your tasks -Prioritise your tasks using the Eisenhower matrix of – urgent, not urgent & important, and not important. Tasks urgent and important – Action, tasks Important & not urgent – Delegate, tasks not important but urgent – Put it low on priority & tasks neither important nor urgent remove from the list.
- Use a calendar – Keep track of deadlines and appointments using a calendar to avoid missing important tasks.
- Use technology- Automate processes. Use productivity tools and software to streamline tasks.
- Learn to say NO- do not over-commit.
- Create a schedule & stick to it – while you need to wear multiple hats as an entrepreneur, it does not mean to have to wear them all at once. Schedule time for each role and give it your full attention. Always keep a close time for the day – remember all work & no play makes for a dull entrepreneur.
Do share how many of you ticked off all the above and who feel they gained from this. I would love to hear what techniques you have employed that make time management a breeze for you.
I have, over the years, found these helpful in increasing my productivity, optimizing my time utilization, and not losing focus on self-development and what is important to me as a person. I look forward to hearing back from you.