My Top 6 Tips To Get Things Done

Life as an entrepreneur can be hectic, overwhelming, but oh so rewarding.
On a daily basis, entrepreneurs need to wear multiple hats to ensure all their projects are completed in a timely manner. Sometimes they even need to wear two hats at the same time. People who take this path don’t do it so they can work less hours or focus only on the aspects they like. Actually, being an entrepreneur means working more hours, completing tasks you don’t necessarily enjoy, and finding creative ways to achieve your goals, often times with limited resources.
On the plus side, you choose the hours you work, your work ethics, and — probably the best part — your clients.
Entrepreneurial life can be challenging at times, but once you get into a routine, it becomes much easier
Sometimes I too struggle with an ever growing to do list and juggling multiple responsibilities. I can’t state with certainty that I have figured out the perfect system for getting everything done, but each week I add or tweak my system to improve it.
Here are my top tips to get things done:
- Always start your day with a to do list. This will help you focus.
- Outline your goals at the beginning of the week. Pick three or four goals at most. Make sure they are realistic and achievable. If not, you will get discouraged and become unmotivated, which can lead to depression. To combat this, you for instance could split the one larger goal into smaller tasks and spread them out over the week. It is easier to finish something when you have a clear view of what needs to be done and by when. You can apply the same principal I discussed in my article on consistency.
- Stick to your agenda. Don’t “cheat” your time. If you have something planned for a specific day, make sure it happens. Bottom line? The task needs to be completed and only you are responsible for making that happen.
- Find an “accountability partner.” The hardest part about being an entrepreneur is the fact that you are alone. That means when you start deviating away from your set goals, no one is there to call you out on it. This is why it is important to have an accountability partner to make sure you are staying on track and, if need be, discussing the problems you encounter. Your accountability partner can be a friend or a mentor. I actually have two, both of whom are entrepreneurs. One is working in the same industry as I am, but in a different country, and one works in a totally different industry.
- Make time for yourself. I tend to forget this, as well, but there is more to life than work (no matter how much you love what you do). You need a break from time to time, so make sure you take a moment to do other activities, too. This can be a lunch with a friend, watching a movie, or curling up on the couch with a good cup of coffee and interesting book. You can read more about this concept in my article How to find the balance.
- Prioritize. When you start up your computer in the morning and sift through your emails, you may feel panicked thinking about how many things you need to do. Make sure you prioritize your tasks and only add important items to your to do list. Once these top priority tasks are complete, you can go back and solve the rest with a clear mind.
How do you manage to get things done? Do you follow a similar routine? Please share your tips with me!
Have a productive week!
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