3 Keys to Making a Schedule that Serves You

Do you make a schedule based on what has come up for that day, or do you prepare a schedule based on your goals and priorities? Let’s talk today about designing your work week to serve you.

1) Create broad categories that you spend time on in your business. For example, Marketing, Managing Client Accounts, Accounting, Special Projects, Strategic Planning, Researching Vendors.

Block out the time in your calendar that is needed in each area. Managing Accounts may be something that has to be addressed every day, so mark off time for that. Block out your once a week staff meeting. Are you spending time on your long term strategic plans for the business. Make time every week or every other week for that.

2) Create a time in the day where you do not check emails and let the phone go to voicemail. Interruptions cost us time and focus. While many of us multitask, it is far less productive than focusing on one thing. If you are in an office that has constant interruptions, let co-workers know that when the door is closed, you are not available.

3) Use one calendar for all of your activities and events. It does not matter whether it is digital or paper. Use what works for you. If you like writing things down and that helps you remember, then use a paper system. If you can think easily when you type on a keyboards, then digital may be the best fit for you.

Remember, if you have not addressed the “when” for your activities they will never get done. Put it in your calendar!

Bio – Christine Giri is a productivity consultant who is best known as the Time Tamer. With proven strategies, Christine has helped countless business owners and their employees manage their time and work spaces to ultimately reclaim time and profits. You can contact her at www.simplyorganizedca.com.