No entrepreneur is new to juggling between tasks and how overwhelming it is to wear the numerous hats required of a business owner. The only chance at tackling all that is on your plate while maintaining your sanity is finding ways to be more productive. Since you cannot get more hours in your day, the best approach is to employ effective productivity tips.
Here are some tips you can use:
7 Ways To Be More Productive As An Entrepreneur
Avoid multitasking
Unlike what many people like to tell themselves, multitasking does not result in more work getting completed. The reality is far from that. Multitasking breaks attention and is more distracting than helpful. It is a hassle dedicating your focus and attention to your plans if you keep switching between tasks. Multitasking eats into your productivity and is never the way for any entrepreneur that wishes to make the most of their time which is a limited resource.
Prioritise the most important task
We all have hours in our day when we are our most productive selves. An excellent productivity tip is to use those golden hours on things and tasks that move the needle for your business. Figure out the most crucial aspects of your business and allocate your most productive hours to those.
For example, I am my most productive in the mornings. Afternoons are ok but evenings are definitely a write off for me, especially for any tasks that involve writing. So I make sure that I schedule tasks that are most important in the mornings and then leave tasks that need very little brain energy for later in the day.
Create a working routine
Having a consistent routine instils discipline. Time will slip off your hands when you are working without a plan. Committing to a plan helps you do more with your time. You will not waste time transitioning between tasks. Even tasks that you hate to do are easier to get done if you create a routine. Routines develop into habits and once that occurs, you will breeze through the most hated parts of working effortlessly.
Segment your day
Eight hours may seem like a lot of time. However, it is not uncommon for the day to get away in a wink. Breaking your day into chunks and assigning tasks to those chunks ensures that you use up your time more productively. That also means that you should schedule breaks as well so that you do not become stressed or over-whelmed.
Leverage technology
What good is technology if it does not allow you to be your most productive self? Technology can help you navigate aspects like attitude, miscommunication and time and task management to increase productivity.
Productivity apps are a lifesaver and an excellent resource for entrepreneurs. They make it easier to manage obligations. You can stay on top of your endless to-do list. A few tricks for navigating technology also come in handy. For instance, you can learn how to close program on Mac to have fewer items competing for your computer resources as well as your attention.
Delegate tasks
Yes, your business is your baby. Yes, you may feel like you are the sole custodian of the mission and vision of your company. That said, you can’t always do everything you need to do yourself. It is enough that you have to deal with the responsibilities of being a business owner.
Allowing people to take care of less critical tasks is the most productive thing you can do for your business. Clearing tasks on your plate allows you the flexibility to deal with essential tasks and focus on things that will bring in more money.
Even if you think you can not afford to outsource, you may be surprised how even a very small budget, can help you hire someone. Fiverr and Facebook groups are excellent ways to find people that are willing to take on the mundane tasks of your business.
Take breaks
Everyone needs a break sometimes. Failure to which there is a risk of burnout. Productivity is not always about crunching hard at work. A significant part of remaining productive is taking breaks between work. Taking breaks will allow you to replenish focus. That gives you more juice to put into your work.
And don’t be hard on yourself for taking breaks, even if that turns out to be a day or week. Time away from your business will help you in the long run as opposed to powering through when you are not feeling it.
Wrapping up
As a new entrepreneur, you will learn fast that you will have too much on your plate with limited time. There is a need to make the most of that scarce resource. That is where productivity tips enter the stage to save the day. Leverage some of the hacks and tips to help you stay productive and translate your input to returns!