Spring Clean Your Productivity

Spring is in the air, so it's the perfect time to refresh your productivity habits.?

Revisiting and revitalising how you spend your time can breathe new life into your daily routine at work and at home.

Here are a few practical steps to help you free up more time in your schedule, increase your productivity and help you make the most of your time.

Carry out a Time Audit

Look at where you currently spend your time. Which tasks are consistently taking up more time than they should and when are you more likely to procrastinate or get distracted??

Identify areas for improvement, for instance how and when you work, allowing you to plan your week in a more effective way.

Prioritise with Purpose

When you think about it, not all tasks have equal priority when it comes to how you spend your time. You need to be able to organise and prioritise your time and tasks by urgency and importance, depending on how they fit with your plans for the week, the month and this year.

Organise your priorities to focus your time and energy on what matters, prioritise effectively. That means avoiding distractions, being less reactive and not cherry-picking your tasks.

Keep It Simple

Avoid taking on too much or saying 'yes' to things that aren't part of your role and responsibility. Having a spring clean gives you the chance to get back to basics, especially if you have a tendency to allow things to build up over the course of the year. Tasks and projects you take on. Things you get involved in.

Streamline your existing systems and processes so you're able to create better boundaries around your time. Look at opportunities to delegate and schedule time for your important focused work and to relax and de-stress.

Tools and Technology

There's so much technology around that can help you organise and automate so many of your day to day tasks and help you keep track of your progress. Tools like Trello or Asana for task lists or managing projects, Calendly or SquareSpace for calendar scheduling.?

However, have you accumulated tools and tech over the last year that you're not using or not using to their full potential? If they're not saving you time, either use them or declutter and lose them.

Reflect and Adjust

At the end of each week, take a moment to reflect on your accomplishments and areas for growth. Adapt and adjust your strategies as needed to ensure continuous improvement and satisfaction. Regular reflection helps you stay aligned with your goals and adapt to changing circumstances.

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Get a Fresh Perspective

Sometimes, stepping back and getting a fresh perspective will provide the clarity and inspiration you need to move forward, particularly if you're stuck or dealing with a problem or challenge.

Engage with peers, mentors or a supportive community to gain new insights and ideas. A fresh perspective can help you overcome these challenges and see opportunities you might have missed when you can't see the wood for the trees.

Set aside some time, in the sunshine to spring clean your business and if you want a get a fresh perspective on things, reach out for support and book a time for us to chat.

Come and join the free webinar later this month to learn more.

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