Do you find yourself stuck in the day to day activities of your life and your goals and aspirations are lost in the mundane existence of just surviving?
You don’t need to be an accountant or a financial wizard to realize that if you don’t plan your goals you will not get the results you want. That is the reality!
As a business and career progression coach I work with my clients to help them put their goals to work and move their business efforts forward.
It’s very easy to spend 8-10 hours at your desk and not have much to show for it. Have you ever felt you did a lot and then couldn’t think of one thing that you can cross off the to do list? Get ready to break those habits that suck up time and don’t move you closer to your goal.
As a coach I guide people to see where they are loosing time, where they get stuck and what do they avoid and why?
Here are some simple steps you can follow to make your day productive and get you closer to your goals!
Power List:
Instead of making a list of things you MUST do, make a list of things you MUST NOT do. Your list can include staying off social media and not responding to texts unless they are urgent. It’s all about time management and spending the most time doing the things which will bring you closer to your goal.
Ditch the To do list and move to a monthly schedule, we never finish the to do list and feel overwhelmed and disappointed. So instead of feeling these emotions, get more fluidity in your workflow. Create a monthly schedule which will help you accomplish big tasks and not get overwhelmed with small action items.
Follow the Math:
Start tracking your time and dedicate 40% of your day to prospecting new business or new opportunities. If you don’t enjoy doing that then you need to go back and evaluate why you are in your business and what are your goals.
The remainder 30% of time should be spent on administrative tasks, if you don’t like doing that there are many solutions out there to automate and outsource.
The last 30% should be spent on nurturing and supporting your existing customers. Many people in business focus only on new customers and forget their existing ones. If you make your clients happy they will give you referrals and you won’t need to work so hard in getting new clients. Take care of your loyal customer base and they will help you.
Break it down:
If I told you, you need to contact 1500 new clients in a year, you would think I am crazy. But if you take your time and break it down to 5 people a day, you will create a strong following that will stay loyal. Figure out who your best clients are and who is most likely to recommend you. Start nurturing them and send them valuable information. Use a CRM to track your communications and to keep notes. I often advise my clients to start small and develop good habits, these kinds of activities will build a strong foundation for a profitable business.