More often than not, we have a lot on our plates. Usually when this happens, it’s very easy to be tempted by distractions.
I found this blog post by Darren (which is aimed at bloggers, but applicable to web businesses) at problogger.net truthful and interesting.
It can be difficult to remain focused when you’re constantly online running a web business. The lure of the internet is very tempting and just a minute checking an auction on eBay can turn into an hour of researching Wedgewood tableware you saw in an auction earlier and thought your Mum might like for her birthday…. to be fair it is fast approaching….I wonder what payment methods rosesonly.com take…I should go to their website…
See how easy it can be to get distracted?
Darren’s top tips are:
- Know and identify your goals, and know them on a big picture scale. Periodically write down your new goals and assess the previous goals.
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Boundaries and boundaries around the core talks that are going to take you closer to your goals. You need to put boundaries around core tasks and set aside time to achieve these.
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The other type of boundary and this is involves creating boundaries around the distractions. If it’s not a core task, create a small space in your day to do those things which are good but which also can be distractions.
But he warns of the dangers of stretching yourself too far. The above chart shows a tipping point where busyness can lead to less productivity. Be careful not to burn yourself out!
Ok, now back to the task at hand!