Posted on Monday, 10th August 2009 by CopywritingCat
Time management can be frustrating, especially for solo-preneurs and business owners. Many time management programs offer a single solution with the idea that, “One size fits all.” But when we look at the way individuals face time challenges, we can identify at least three patterns: organization, overwhelm, inspiration and motivation.
Organization: Do you make a “To-Do” list every day, but find you never seem to cross off all the items? Do you come to the end of the day wondering where the time went?
Your challenge is to discover how you really use your time. Keep a time log. Even better, set a timer to go off every 15 minutes or every 30 minutes, depending on your projects. As the timer goes off, write down what you have just been doing.
Inspiration: Do you work hard all day but realize you are not making progress to your goal? Business owners often find they work many hours but see little business growth.
Typically this pattern occurs when you are not clear on what you want to accomplish. Often your time management challenges evaporate when you understand the concept of “inspired action:” action that moves you toward your goal, without useless detours. We’re taught that “busy is best.” But sometimes taking time off or viewing the Big Picture will make more sense.
Motivation: Do you face a big project where you have trouble getting started? Often writers resist starting a book or article. Business owners decide they don’t need to create yet another teleseminar.
Your challenge is to sort out what’s the real message. Do you really need to tackle this project…or are you pushing yourself into a project that will be a huge waste of time?
There are actually four time management patterns that I’ve identified. Read more in my Special Report: Your 21-Day Time Management Makeover. Download here.
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