by Elaine | Blog, Time Management
There will always be more items on your to-do list than you can ever complete. You don’t have infinite time or resources. It’s frustrating and stressful, but you just have to admit it’s simply not possible do everything you’d like to in the time you have. Prioritizing...
by Elaine | Blog, Time Management
You’ll recognize certain things about the way the goals above are described. They follow a formula using the acronym “S-M-A-R-T.” You’ll find that different people use the letters to represent different words, but they‘re all similar. I like to use the following:...
by Elaine | Blog, Time Management
The first step in shaping or growing your business is to decide what you want to achieve. Goals you set should be designed to move your business forward. If you don’t have a destination in mind, how will you know if you’re headed in the right direction? The easiest...
by Elaine | Blog, Time Management
Using lists effectively is the secret to success. Important thoughts occur to us spontaneously throughout the day—things to do, to follow up on, to buy, to talk with someone about. If you don’t capture them immediately, they’ll be gone. Keep your lists in one place...
by Elaine | Blog, Time Management
Don’t mistake activity for results; just because you’re doing something doesn’t mean you’re being productive. What makes a day productive isn’t just crossing things off your to-do list; it’s working on the really important things in your business. In order to be...
by Elaine | Blog, Time Management
The more you can set up your workdays to operate on autopilot, the better off you’ll be. Your individual style will determine the exact nature of your individual routines, but the key is to have them. Know what you’re going to do each day and jump right in without...
