It's All About Me (surprise, surprise)

Ok, let's get into it! Grab a coffee, silence your notifications, and let's chat about something that's been bugging me lately. You know all those "time management" gurus out there? Well, I've got a bone to pick with them, and I think you might too.

Remember when you first started your business? I do. I was like a sponge, soaking up every bit of entrepreneurial wisdom I could find. Books, seminars, webinars - you name it, I consumed it. And let me tell you, I was drowning in golden nuggets of advice. But here's the kicker: nothing changed. I was still struggling to get things done. Sound familiar?

Then one day, it hit me like a ton of bricks. I thought, "Hey, wait a minute. Do you think Elon Musk or Bill Gates ever read these books? Or were they just too busy, you know, actually getting things done?"

And that's when I realized - we've been sold a lie, folks. A big, fat, shiny lie wrapped up in a bow called "time management." But here's the truth bomb I'm dropping today: it's not about managing time. It's about managing yourself.

Think about it. We all get the same 24 hours, right? So why do some people seem to squeeze so much more out of their day? Is it because they've mastered some secret time-bending technique? Nope. It's because they've mastered themselves.

Let's get real for a second. When was the last time you forgot to go to the bathroom? Never, right? That's because when nature calls, you answer. You're not managing time in that instance - you're managing yourself, responding to a biological imperative.

So why don't we treat our work with the same urgency? Why don't we make our goals as non-negotiable as our bladders?

Now, I know what you're thinking. "But the world has changed! We're bombarded with distractions! Social media! Instant notifications! Cat videos!" And you're right. The world has changed dramatically in the last 50 years. Everyone and their grandma is clawing for our attention.

But here's the thing - that's exactly why "Me Management" is more important than ever. In a world of shrinking attention spans and instant gratification, the ability to manage yourself is your superpower.

So, how do we do this? How do we make our work as important as... well, pooping? (Sorry, not sorry for that mental image!)

1. Treat your goals like biological imperatives: Just like you wouldn't ignore a full bladder, don't ignore your important tasks. Make them non-negotiable.

2. Create a 'Do Not Disturb' mode for your brain: You know how your phone has that feature? Create one for your mind. Set specific times where you're completely focused on your most important tasks.

3. Practice the 'Pomodoro Technique': Work in focused 25-minute bursts, then take a 5-minute break. It's like interval training for your brain!

4. Audit your distractions: Keep a log of what interrupts you for a day. You might be surprised at how often you're derailing yourself.

5. Schedule your priorities, not just your tasks: Don't just make a to-do list. Actually block out time in your calendar for your most important work. And here's a game-changer for you: Teamwork.com recently released a two-way calendar sync for your Google or Outlook calendar. This nifty feature helps you block time to focus, syncing seamlessly with your existing calendar. Combine this with Teamwork's industry-leading client and task management capabilities, and you've got another powerful tool in your superhero belt for managing yourself.

Remember, folks - we're not trying to bend time here. We're trying to bend ourselves to our will. It's not about squeezing more hours out of the day - it's about squeezing more you out of the hours you have. And with tools like Teamwork, you're not just managing yourself, you're supercharging your productivity.

So the next time someone tries to sell you on the latest time management fad, just smile and nod. Then go back to managing the only thing you really can - yourself. And maybe, just maybe, check out how Teamwork can help you do it even better.

Now, I want to hear from you. What's your biggest "Me Management" challenge? Have you tried tools like Teamwork to help you focus? Drop a comment below, and let's start a conversation. After all, we're in this together - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Let's stop managing time, and start managing ourselves. Now excuse me ... nature calls.