Too many mompreneurs think they need to be an expert, so they're afraid to ask important questions that may really help them! Making mistakes, redoing your work, and interrupting yourself to jump up and solve problems can be a huge waste of time. And time management is extremely important for us busy moms and mompreneurs! … [Read more...]
How At-Home Moms Begin Again
Are You Ready? Since being home with my child, I feel disconnected from my career, but I think it’s time to re-engage. I am confused about how to get back out there on my own terms. Did you suspend your career to have or care for your children? Do you say things like: I used to be [fill in career title here], but now I’m just a mom? Is it time to re-engage and bring your gifts, talents … [Read more...]
Gas It Up!
I know I’ll always need gas in my vehicle. So instead of adding $10 here and there when I'm running out, I fill up and top off my tank every time I’m at the station regardless of the sticker shock. Since I've already stopped and need to pay for gas anyway - the additional time to top it off will always be less than having to find another station and stop again in the near future. As a busy … [Read more...]
Handle Two Minute Tasks NOW
“The 2 Minute Rule” is single greatest tip I picked up from David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done. So often we put things off because we over-estimate how long things will take to complete. When you review the tasks on your list, roughly estimate which ones will take less than two minutes to complete. If you that a task is going to take you less than two minutes to accomplish, do it right now … [Read more...]
Planning Vs. Scheduling: Where Do You Focus?
So many people collapse the distinction between planning their time and scheduling time to actually accomplish their tasks. The fact is, planning and scheduling are two different skills. According to Dictionary.com: … [Read more...]
Productive Wait Time: 5 Ways To Stay Productive While Waiting
Most mompreneurs are familiar with the mom-in-business juggling act. Moms juggle work, clients, kids, school, extracurriculars, taxi driving, and home management tasks daily. The trick to staying productive while waiting is finding the tasks you can combine to be most efficient. When you think about trying to cram more things in your day, one area with slack is the time you spend waiting: wait … [Read more...]
Best Apps To Stay Productive And Save Your Time
The best apps help you save time and your sanity. You need to choose wisely to be sure the online apps you incorporate into your workflows, actually support how you do work. Since optimizing time is essential, any app that saves you a little time and keeps you organized is worthwhile checking out. But buyer beware! Not every app will suit each person. If you've been lost in a sea of … [Read more...]
Comparing Hopper and Hyper Focus Time Styles
Comparing Hopper Style vs. Hyper Focus Time Style Preference At first glance, Hoppers appear to be masters of multitasking. They move easily between To Do’s and seem to be getting things done. The operative words here are “seem to be”. Upon closer examination, though, many Hoppers aren’t deliberately switching between their priorities instead they’re bouncing between tasks as a distraction … [Read more...]
Setting Goals Doesn’t Have To Be Hard!
Goals don't have to get you down. So many people neglect to set goals because they get hung up in the process. If this is you, consider these easy techniques to get you started. … [Read more...]
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