This is a topic that I keep coming back to but it's a recurring problem in many businesses.
As a fruit based smart phone user I have a lot of technology at my finger tips, in fact I'm typing this on said device. But do I utilise this effectively was a question I had to ask myself recently. And the conclusion that I came to was not as effectively as I could have. So I've decided to look at my own systems and tighten my boot laces and see how we get on. The tightening begun back mid April.
And since then I've enjoyed a week off, a very balanced social and work life again but most importantly a much more productive working day.
I now put every appointment into my diary including time in the office and what clients I'm working for that day.
My to do list is prepared last thing at night for the next day, every day including all tasks both work and social. If its not on the to do list it doesn't get done.
I schedule time for family and friends into my diary too. This may seem a bit extreme but this helps me to keep the work life balance equal.
Life is easier,my clients are happy, my friends and family are happier as they now see more of me but most importantly I'm happier as I know exactly when I'm working and when I can chill out. I'm more productive in a day and achieve much more than I used to.
It's amazing what can be achieved when you take your own advice!!
