Well it’s been a few weeks, how are you doing? Like anything else in life, it can take some time to adjust your habits. Dedicate time and commit to some changes to be more successful and productive. So far, you have learned….
Step #1: FOCUS is more important than EFFICIENCY.
Step #2: Devote 30 minutes each week to assess the past week and plan the next.
Step #3: Created a "STOP DOING" list by eliminating the items that do not add value to your life or career.
Ready for Step #4; Get Help When You Need It. There is a fantastic book called The Organizing Sourcebook by Kathy Waddill. In that book she talks about the 9 Strategies for Simplifying your Life. One of those strategies is Get Help When You Need It. Kathy says, “Just because something is on your To Do list, doesn’t mean you have to do it.”
So what does that mean? Look at your list of things you want to accomplish. Even though, you are more focused and only completing the tasks that area truly important to you, your family, career or business; there is still probably a lot on your plate. And they are important to you. Just know, you do not have to do them all yourself.
For example, say you've been meaning to paint a bedroom; hire a painter. Say you're not enjoying cleaning the house on the weekends; hire a cleaning company. Say you love gardening, but just can't keep up; hire a landscaper or lawn care company. Say you've been meaning to get organized; hire an organizer. See what I am getting at. There is so much help out there and you could actually get to the bottom of your list if you used it. Just the other day, I learned of a great company out of Oregon, called Hot By 6. They came up with a unique money saving solution by helping families prepare delicious meals economically. And it's all on the internet. How awesome is that? For more information see my blog.
So my favorite reason for not hiring someone is that it costs money. I get that and it's certainly wise not to purchase anything you don't need or cannot afford. But let me entertain you with this. If you could hire someone to help you get things done and you don't have to devote your evenings or weekends to that project, is that not worth the investment. Your time is valuable and you know what sometimes things don't cost as much as you think. Give it some thought.
Today's action: Take a minute to look at your task list and consider which tasks could be completed by someone else, saving you time and money in the end.
Stay tuned for our final step to Dramatically Increase Your Productivity.
Savvy Solutions is a Professional Organizing Company dedicated to your increased productivity. Christa Patchen Wagner/ Savvy Solutions Organizing, INC / Professional Organizing/Coaching/Seminars
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