Struggling to balance your workload as a life coach?

Prioritizing is key ??? to a balanced ? mind ?? and thus to giving more of our positive energy to our clients and ourselves to provide a more effective service and solution/solutions with a clear mind.

A healthy work - life balans is key for our survival. Therefore creating sustainable habits is key, such as taking breaks, eating healthy, limiting screen time and enjoying time with a loved one.

No es fácil, sólo debemos tener clara nuestras prioridades personales. Por ejemplo, mi tiempo libre es fundamental, para sostener mi propio equilibrio, ordeno los días que serán para mi salud mental y física, por ejemplo, tener al menos dos días libres a la semana, así como un horario de trabajo que me permita descansar durante el día. Es posible que algunas veces no pueda sostener este tiempo libre, pero es una decisión consciente. Hay clientes que nos toman como si fuesemos bastones, y pretenden que estemos las 24 horas, cuidado con esta forma de funcionar, no es sana para ninguna de las partes, los límites son fundamentales. Exceptuando cuando hay pensamientos suicidas, que requieren mucha atención y delegar a psiquiatras sus cuidados.

My personal experience: In my career, I have learned that prioritizing tasks is essential to efficiently manage workload. I identify the activities that have the greatest impact on my business and my clients' progress. This includes focusing on coaching sessions and developing content that supports my clients. By prioritizing critical tasks, I ensure that both my business and my clients receive appropriate attention, which has resulted in increased productivity and satisfaction for both.

My personal experience: Establishing clear boundaries has been essential to maintaining balance between my professional and personal life. I have learned to determine how many clients I can effectively handle in a given period and stick to that limit. Additionally, I communicate specific work schedules to my clients, which prevents work from invading my personal time. In my experience, maintaining these boundaries has been key to protecting my well-being and providing high-quality service.

Automation has been an invaluable tool in reducing administrative burden. Implementing systems to automate scheduling, billing, and client communications has freed up time to focus on coaching and growing my business. These tools not only streamline my workflow, but also reduce errors and increase overall efficiency. I've seen automation significantly improve my ability to manage multiple tasks without feeling overwhelmed.

Consider implementing "batching" sessions where you aggregate similar tasks to increase productivity. Additionally, look to create scalable offerings such as group training or digital learning, so you can reach more customers without spreading yourself thin.

Delegating duties is a step that has allowed me to focus on the essential aspects of coaching. Hiring an assistant to handle administrative tasks or outsourcing marketing has been a strategic change that has freed up my time and resources. This allows me to focus on coaching sessions, where my experience and personal touch are most needed. Delegating has been a practice that has allowed me to optimize my time and offer better service to my clients.

Self-care is crucial to stay mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy. As coaches we need to set the example for our clients and for those who know us. My self-care routine consists of morning “rituals” of exercise, journaling and prayers, and time for educating myself either as a coach or to help my clients. During the day I get up at anbout every hour just for a few minutes. During that timeI stretch, walk, let the dog out, or pet the cats. In the evening I journal and pray. I also set aside time for hobbies, reading for fun, artwork, visiting with friends. This time also rejuvenates me and rounds out my life. I focus on self-care as the best tool I have for helping my clients. When I’m healthy, I serve them better.

Incorporating self-care into my daily routine has been vital to maintaining the energy and focus needed for my work. I make time for activities that rejuvenate me, like exercise and meditation, and I make sure I have a healthy work-life balance. This approach not only improves my well-being, but also increases the quality of support I offer my clients. My experience has taught me that by prioritizing self-care, I can offer a more effective and sustainable service.

Si bien podemos tener un encuentro semanal, hay situaciones que requieren enviemos un mensaje, y vayamos supervisando sus procesos. Muchas veces dejo tareas, y la resistencia a lo nuevo es normal, por ello un mensaje activa a que las realicen. No todas las personas son conscientes de que son ellos los que se ayudan a sí mismos. Y es parte justamente de sus problemas, actúan como ni?os, esperando que nosotros seamos los padres en el cambio. Cuidado con estas situaciones. "Te puedo acompa?ar, pero no te puedo cargar".

Constantly tracking progress has been crucial to fine-tuning and improving my time management. I use tools to monitor tasks completed and time spent on each, which helps me identify areas for improvement. This tracking has allowed me to adjust my strategies and refine my time management skills, resulting in a more balanced and productive coaching practice.