It was National Procrastination Week (March 1 – 7, 2010) so it’s a good time as busy entrepreneurs to think about how to conquer procrastination. When you work at home it’s so easy to procrastinate. Why? Because you’re always busy.
You can confuse being busy with being productive. They are not the same thing.
For me, having three children and a home-based business make for a very busy day (as I’m sure you can relate to). There are lunches to pack, carpools to run, emails to answer, and calls to make. While all these tasks are necessary for me to run a household, and care for my children, I can use them as an excuse to procrastinate important projects that will help me grow my business.
Inspired, heart-centered entrepreneurs like us are often kept dizzy and overwhelmed by our own creativity. It’s a case of too many choices, too little time.
With all the projects, tasks and activities involved in marketing and growing a fun, profitable business, it’s all too easy to find yourself worn out at the end of the day without having many tangible results (like income) to show for it.
As I hear from clients all the time, that usually means money is going out faster than it’s coming in. We can’t have that!
The antidote to this troublesome situation is knowing which projects and activities to pursue and which to ignore (or put on hold).
I’m often asked how I get so much done or “where to start” once someone makes their Success Action List (sounds SO much better than “to do” list).
The answer is simpler than you may think. . .
First, look over your list and pick your #1 priority. What is it that you’re going to work on in the next 30 minutes, 1 hour, however much time you’ve allotted?
Got your answer?
Great! Do the first thing you can and then, ask yourself “What’s my next action?”
By constantly asking yourself “What’s my next action?”, you eliminate the gap that frequently appears between today’s reality and tomorrow’s desired goal.
This simple question quickly clarifies things and you’ll be on your way in no time.
Your closet should be one of the most valued spaces in your home. After all, it houses all the garments that make you look and feel fabulous! Watch as Laurie shares some valuable tips for keeping your closet organized and functional.
The dictionary defines self-determination as, “determination of one’s own fate or a course of action without compulsion; free will.”
Free will is “the power or discretion to choose; free choice.” It is the belief that man’s choices ultimately are or can be voluntary, not determined by external causes.
So, what do we need to cultivate to achieve self- determination?
Your personal image speaks volumes about you before you ever utter a word. What is yours saying about you? Watch as Laurie talks about finding an authentic image to match your message.
You just got called to speak in front of your biggest audience yet … are you ready to run and hide because you don’t have a clue what you will wear? Watch as Laurie talks about finding your authentic style using her favorite style system Fashion Feng Shui®.
When speaking in front of an audience or appearing for a media interview you want to look your very best. Color is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to change your look. Watch as Laurie talks about the energy of color and its impact on you as the wearer and your audience.
While walking one of my dogs this morning, we stopped at the usual big pile of brush by the firepit to “look for bunnies” (they live inside).
Sasha was SO focused on looking in this one spot, that she neglected to see bunnies running out from every other conceivable exit and so missed the opportunities to see bunnies running all around her.
Meanwhile, my shepherd Sheba was so intent on watching Sasha so she “didn’t miss anything” that she missed everything as well.
Now while this is cute when we’re talking about dogs and bunnies, it’s not cute when we’re talking about you and your business.
Are you so focused on a certain goal or project that you’re missing other opportunities?
Take time each day to reflect on what’s going on all around you — even if it’s 5 minutes before you shut down for the evening — your business will thank you!
As you step into the spotlight in bigger and bigger ways, you’ll want to make sure you’re ready for any fashion emergency. Watch as Laurie demonstrates one of her favorite “must-have” tools.
