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3 Ways to Declutter in Work and Life!

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When you look at this graphic, think about the words peace, focus, balance, and clarity! What do these words mean to you? What word would you add to the empty square? 

Have you found yourself busy as ever during the summer?  Have you found that you have tried to find a way to declutter when it comes to work and life?  Just as you take time to “spring clean” and toss out things that you might not need; it is important to inventory during the summer as well and find out ways to declutter.

Here are 3 ways to declutter:

  1. Delegate, delegate, delegate! Just think about the time you gain by delegating the duties that simply take up too much of your time! Your time is a precious commodity! Wouldn’t it be great to know that projects are moving forward without having to follow-up on every detail?  Wouldn’t it be great to have an extra pair of hands to help with some work around the house? Ask yourself what projects do you enjoy?  What do you least enjoy but are projects that are routine and are crucial to your work and life?  Those are some of the tasks that you can delegate!
  1. Only answer an email or phone call if it’s critical and you know who it is! Yes, I actually did say this! Answering that email or phone call within that moment could be a distraction. And can literally shift your focus from what you were working on before the email or call. Franklin Covey in his body of work entitled, “5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity” defines how we use work time as 70% urgencies and irrelevancies and 30% important priorities.” Think about establishing a numbering or color system for those “must email or phone calls” based upon what works for you.  For example, this system could be 1, 2, 3 for high, middle, or low priority.  The color system could be red, yellow, green for urgent, caution, and no action/for your information.
  1. Allow yourself to shift gears! When you are driving a car and shifting gears, you have to adjust based upon the road, hill, or what is around you. The same applies when you navigate through work and life. You have to prepare for the bumps or challenges that might come your way. And also as you are shifting gears, allow yourself the opportunity to make mistakes.  When you are working on your successes in work and life, you might have some mistakes along the way.  The key is learning from the bumps or challenges.  We absolutely love the subtitle from Sam Weinman’s book, “Win at Losing.”  It is true that, “our biggest setbacks can lead to our greatest gains.”

You can declutter in work and life.  Don’t be afraid to delegate; only answer when it’s critical and you know who it is; and allow yourself to shift gears.  And if you need help with delegation, schedule a free consultation with us here to find out how we can help!

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3 Ways to Balance Work and Life!

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There is not enough time in the day!

How will I be able to get all of this done?

How do I have more balance between work and life?

Have you ever said this to yourself or even to someone else?

If you had more time in the day, would you spend it working or playing?  We have all heard about balance and finding ways to create a work/life balance.  Often what can happen as you focus your attention in one area; there is the potential for another area to be out of balance.  Here are 3 ways to balance your work and life (and even get your time back):

1. Establish a routine and stick to it! If you exercise first thing in the morning; stick to it. Exercising can help you have more energy and lead to a happier and healthier you. If you answer emails first thing in the morning, so that you are not overwhelmed when hitting the office; stick to it.  Whatever you do just establish and keep the routine.  Remember, do not allow other distractions to impede upon the time you have scheduled.

2. Plan ahead! Do not allow things to be last-minute. It is okay to plan months and even years in advance.  Yes, people can thrive under pressure.  However, it is important that everything is not a pressure type situation.  Just think, when you plan ahead, it can reduce stress.

3. Stop trying to do it all! The quickest way to complete all of your projects and tasks is to outsource! Well one way to get your time back is with a Virtual Assistant (hint hint)!  Do not worry because you will still have creative control and this will still be your business! Who wouldn’t appreciate more time to focus on the strategic side of the business? Today, there are so many ways to get the job done and entrepreneurs should take advantage of “more hands on deck.”

You can have more time in your day.  Don’t be afraid to establish that routine, plan ahead, and stop trying to do it all.  Schedule a free consultation with us here to find out how we can help!