I was facilitating The Maxwell Leadership Game with a group of people recently, and everyone was sharing what they do to prioritize their time. As an entrepreneur, I know that time is money and that prioritizing my time is essential to staying productive and growing my business. However, I also understand that this isn’t always easy to do – we’re all busy, and it can be hard to know where to start when making the most of our time. 
Below are some tips for prioritizing your time so you can make the most of your day and overcome the overwhelm to continue moving toward your goals.
Set Goals and Deadlines
At the beginning of each day, write down the top three goals you need to accomplish and deadlines to help you stay focused and on track. This will help you prioritize your tasks and ensure you keep sight of what you need to accomplish.
Utilize a Calendar
I was resistant to this idea for a long time, but as life got more complicated, it became essential. Whether this is “old school” or digital, use it to schedule your tasks and appointments so that you can stay organized and ensure you don’t miss any important deadlines. For example, I use a digital calendar that my wife can see both for accountability and so she can add family appointments, so I keep them in front of me.
Plan Ahead
I mentioned setting goals that keep us focused on the big picture. When working with clients one-on-one, we often discuss how they can plan ahead. For example, taking Sunday night or getting in early on Monday morning will help you plan your week. Some people have created an end-of-the-day routine and beginning-of-the-day habit to plan their day. Whatever the way, it will help you stay on top of things and ensure you’re getting the most out of your day.
Take a Break
Just the other night, my oldest son and I were discussing this. Breaks are essential for your productivity and your mental health. So take a few minutes each day to step away from your work and recharge. This can be anything from walking to listening to a podcast – whatever helps you relax and reset.
Delegate Tasks
Feel free to delegate tasks to others if you’re overwhelmed with your workload. If you don’t have a team, find people such as virtual assistants and use resources such as Fiverr.com or upwork.com to get help at reasonable prices. You don’t have to do everything alone – take advantage of the people and resources available to help you get things done.
Prioritizing your time is essential to staying productive and growing your business. Which of these tips do you need to apply this week? Need more detailed help and tools, contact me and let’s discover any way I can help you improve your self-leadership in this area. As we lead ourselves better, we will be even more effective in leading our teams. Lead Well!
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