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Quarter 4 is the most profitable for most home business owners. People are shopping. Advertisers are spending money. As soon as the school session begins, many of us step up our efforts.
In addition to our professional goals and obligations, this is the time of year when we feel the most pressure personally. We have holiday gatherings, shopping to attend, school programs for kids and more. With all this, many entrepreneurs find themselves stuck.
With a little planning, you can stay productive and keep your home business moving this holiday season. And you’ll still be able to enjoy that family time and festive activities!
just say no
Everyone is busy at this time of year. Many people may try to unload some of their burdens on you. If you don’t have time, or it will take valuable time away from important things, just say no. You should never feel guilty about letting your personal priorities and obligations come before the priorities and obligations of others.
Avoid procrastination
Whether it’s “eating the frog” or starting with simple tasks, just start I’m the worst at finding distractions to distract me from the task at hand. But, I usually find that it doesn’t take nearly as much time or effort as I expected to get started. Getting started is the hardest part.
Clean up your workspace – eliminate clutter
Clutter kills productivity. Your to-do and shopping lists are buried somewhere on your desk. You can’t find your keys in the chaos and you have to be across town five minutes early… clean it up!
Buy some inexpensive organizers for your home office. Throw away or file what you no longer need. Make shredding sensitive documents a weekly task. With two business owners at home, we have to declutter a lot.
My husband is the master shredder of the household. He sits with us throw away 79Ci once per week. This heavy duty machine can handle up to 16 sheets at a time and the cross-shredder can cut through paper clips, staples, credit cards and junk mail. It can last up to 20 minutes, so you can take care of that pile and be out of your way in no time.
The jam-proof system will save you time, eliminating the need to deal with annoying jammed papers. It’s super cool. Patented SafeSense(R) technology makes it great for work-at-home moms. Touching the hand opening automatically stops the shredder. The suggested retail price is $239.99 and you can pick it up the amazon or at an office supply superstore.
Be realistic
Especially around the holidays, we try to convince ourselves that we can handle it all — and then some. Why put yourself through that? If you’re stretching yourself thin, you’re not giving your best. Not your family, not your clients and not yourself.
Delegate where you can. If you don’t already have an assistant, hire some home business help. Give a family member some of the holiday cooking, cleaning or shopping. No one cares how much you’ve accomplished if it’s all done poorly. Be realistic with your time.
Be mindful and present
With all the obligations and opportunities that come this time of year, it’s important to stay focused. Not only do our inner thoughts and feelings directly affect our productivity, all you want to do is wake up on January 2nd feeling guilty and sad that you didn’t let yourself enjoy the time you spent with your family and friends during this joyous time. time of year. Regardless of whether you’re wrapping presents with your kids or doing last-minute shopping with your elderly aunt, be present. Be aware of how you allow yourself to feel and treat others. Embrace every moment. Clear your inner chaos and clutter and the outer will follow.
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