Even the Rolling Stones, who sang “Time is on my side,” know that all the time in the world ain’t what it used to be. Mick Jagger, their frontman, will be 81 this summer. Yikes! He’s obviously running out of time.
Sure, when you’re 20, you can sing “time is on my side” and feel like it’s true. But then, you blink a few times, and “suddenly” you’ve got a lot less time. And it’s so easy to waste your time on unnecessary distractions and interruptions. Crazy, but true.
So, since you don’t have all the time in the world, you need control.
A lot of marketers and software companies call it time management. But I call it schedule control. Sure, it’s about managing time so it doesn’t manage you. But I prefer to take control instead of just finding a way to manage it. And that’s true for life’s distractions and interruptions. And there are tons of them. Right?
Here’s a little factoid about that.
Did you know, every interruption or distraction from your work, takes 5 to 7 minutes to recover from? In other words, it can take that long to get back on track. Because you gotta get your mind back in the right gear. And you gotta figure out where you left off.
And those 5 to 7 minute distractions can add up to a HUGE waste of time.
That’s all productivity time you can’t afford to lose. And you’ll definitely never get back.
And it doesn’t even really feel good. Does it?
When you can’t stay focused, anxiety and doubt can creep in. Not good for you, your business, or anyone around you who’s affected by your lack of productivity.
That’s why I recommend this…
When you’re working at your desk, don’t have more than one thing in front of you. Don’t be outnumbered. It’s like having more than one kid trying to talk to you. You can go nuts. I know. I have three. So, keep your work “One Thing at a Time.”
And how about that whole social media thing?
A lot of people spend a lot of time scrolling through newsfeeds or timelines.There are distraction destroyers available. Browser extensions. But you gotta be really serious about getting ahead in your business. And not spending time on things that take you nowhere.
So, try those couple of tips today. And let me know how it helped you.
My RondaReady business hub can help stay focused, too. I don’t guarantee it’ll keep you on track every minute of every day. Because I don’t know how disciplined you are. But my business hub is a great tool for focus.
Keep in mind, each personalized hub takes a while to build.
So, it won’t be for everybody. Only serious business owners and entrepreneurs who want to make the most of out of every day. If that sounds like you, find out more about what a personalized hub can do for you.
Here’s your link:
https://crm.rondaready.com/Form.aspx?Key=3147FF6FB2C3E598843A843E76118152
Stay Ready,
R.O.N.D.A.
Responsive Organized Nonstop Digital Action