10 Tips to Keep You Organized and Manage Your Time More Effectively
As a solo entrepreneur who may also work away from home you have numerous demands on your time and different aspects of your life that demand constant attention. In the past this seemed to be a challenge that affected women more than men, but in recent times there appears to be quite an equalizing. One of the main reasons for this change is that due to the economy many men lost their jobs and have had to look at other means to create an income, including working from home. I became aware of this significant shift while listening to introductions at networking events locally.
Part of being organized is making sure that you manage your time effectively and the following are time saving tips to help you throughout the day and hopefully lessen stress.
1. Do you have school-age children? Do you also work away from home? Make lunches the night before. Instead of rushing around in the morning, trying to get everyone ready for school and work, make school lunches the night before and put them in the refrigerator. Label them in bags and they are ready to go the next morning.
2. Lay your clothes out the evening before. Â Â I find that this tip alone saves me at least 15 minutes or more and my choices are better. This is
3. Do errands on your lunch hour and make phone calls during break times and during your lunch hour. This can save you a trip to the store after work and will help you stay organized. (more…)
