Category: Productivity

As a solo business owner, you’re likely used to working long hours in order to grow your business.  This is especially true if you are a service-based business like a coach or a social media manager, for example.  But what if I told you that you could grow your business without working more hours? This post may contain affiliate links. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. That’s right.  It IS possible to spend more time with family and friends, more time doing things you love, and less time working — all while growing a successful

Do you feel like you work 24/7 but never really get ahead?  Or like you’re constantly dodging distractions, and not really gaining momentum in your business?  If you wish you were being more productive, I hear you.  And you’re not alone! Most solopreneurs desperately wish for more hours in the day. Or for a clone!  But since this obviously isn’t possible, there’s really only one realistic solution — to work smarter in order to be more effective and efficient. If you’re wondering how to work more effectively, minimize distractions, and get more done in less time, this post is for

You start the day with the best of intentions.  But even though you’re committed to remaining focused, staying on task, and getting as much work done as possible distractions can creep in and sabotage your productivity.  The solution to getting more done is simple: Remove distractions to increase productivity. With social media, smartphones, people, and even pets seemingly conspiring against you, keeping the distractions at bay can be challenging.  The good news is that it’s totally possible to remove distractions to increase productivity.  And it’s not as complicated as you may think. So how can you remove the distractions from

Being productive involves more than just setting goals and removing distractions …although those can definitely help! Being consistently productive means forming effective habits you use every single day – because it’s building good habits that will lead to long-term success. According to author and entrepreneur Sean Covey, habits are the building blocks of productivity. He writes, “Depending on what they are, our habits will either make us or break us. We become what we repeatedly do”.  In other words, the habits you establish determine the outcomes you have. If you’re wondering what habits you should begin to adopt, then this

Working from home can be amazing. There’s no commute, no business attire required, and no people to distract you (unless the kids or your partner are home, too!). However, it’s still important to optimize your workspace for productivity—because while you may not have people around you, you likely have a ton of other distractions and disruptions that keep you from getting stuff done. So in this post, I’m going to show you exactly how to set up your home office for productivity. I’ll also highlight some products that can help. But don’t be limited by the ones I suggest…feel free

Running your own business usually means that you’re strapped for time! Even if you had more hours in a day, that probably still wouldn’t do the trick. The truth is that it’s not about the number of hours in your day but how you’re spending them. With the average person working at 50 percent of capacity, it’s obvious that there’s room for improvement when it comes to time management and productivity skills. So the question is, are you spending your time effectively and in a way that minimizes your feelings of overwhelm? There are many productivity strategies you can use

Do you need to improve your focus?  Have you even thought about it? Which one of these resonates with you: I’m usually able to concentrate on the task that’s in front of me. I find myself feeling distracted, scattered, and totally unproductive a lot of the time. If you’re in the second camp, it’s likely time to work on improving your focus. Life – and especially work – can be jam-packed full of distractions and disruptions, and if we don’t keep these things in check, we may start to experience consequences like: Missing deadlines Putting out low-quality work High levels