subject: Manage Your Time Efficiently In Your Work At Home Business [print this page] As a network marketer, I found very early in my career that the biggest barrier to success that marketers ave working on their opportunities, is that, the more you need to do, or want to do, the less time you have to work with. It sounds simplistic, but the problem is complex and not easily negated.
Working from home it is even more of a problem - kids, partner, friends, all looking for interaction, and you need a simple fix.
First, break time use into components. If you are working from home, you have: 1. Family - partner, kids, dogs, house chores, etc. 2. Work 3. Hobbies and outside interests
Next, produce a schedule that includes all of them. This allows you to retain a balance, rather than focusing JUST on work to the detriment of your family or to your outside interests. Be specific about your activities, and be realistic about what you can and cannot fit in.
Make sure it is written up, or computerised. Without a concrete schedule that you can see and consult on a regular, even hourly basis, you will be unable to focus on what you should be doing. This becomes even more important after dealing with the inevitable distractions. Keep it with you and look at it often.
Try to plan your day the night before - take a few minutes to write down the key activities you want to work on for the next day. Make sure there is time for the kids, some exercise, and (Most important!) you better half
I found the key to efficient time use: two 3 hour blocks of Work, with an hour of exercise, meditating or lunching with friends between them. For each hour of the 3 hour blocks, focus on working for 50 minutes, then relax for the next 10, and so on until the 3 hours are up.
The Paredo Principle should apply to your time. Try to make 80% of you time earn you some money - chase leads, write articles etc. The rest of your time work on your skill-sets
Timing yourself will help the process. There has been research done that shows that prolonged focus may affect your efficiencies. The optimum time for focus is around 50 minutes. So set a timer for 50 minutes, the re-set for the next ten minutes of the hour. Make sure you WORK for the 50 minutes then RELAX. The rinse and repeat until your three hour block is done!
I f you are working part-time, try to complete at least one session - 50 /10 /50 would be optimum.
Don't fall off your chair when you realise how much you can do by managing your time in an efficient manner. Your annual income could become your monthly income
by: Don Paul Fuller
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