The Final Step in this 7 Step series! Today is all about the little tweaks and adjustments you can make to save more time. We'll look at your tools, apps and software to automate and streamline your workflow. This will allow you to focus on the high impact actions that will help you reach your goals.
Reclaim Your Time, Learn to say NO to doing all-the-things
When you’re looking at your full schedule of meetings, appointments and tasks for the week, how are you feeling?
Before you run screaming from the room!! Today's action will help reduce some of the overwhelm that could be coming up. This step is simple. It might not be EASY, but it's simple. Say. No…
How Planning Your Week is a time investment with a huge ROI
OK! Are you still with me for Step 5 of 7 Steps to Save Time and be Free from Overwhelm?
We've set up our systems so we always have quick and easy access to our information and our schedule.
Now we need to make sure we're set up to make the best use of our time when we are getting things done.
To do this we need to do some planning…
How to ALWAYS know your schedule - using google calendar
The Best Way to Manage Random notes and papers - with Evernote
Today is about setting up a home for all that information that we're bombarded with, but not sure where to keep. Go back to your "TO FILE" tray, and chances are there are items in there like this. You might also have articles or blog posts that you want to read later, how do you keep track of them? And what about that measurement that you need to take to the hardware store?
The best storage and organisation solution for all this and more is a tool called Evernote.
How to Use Lastpass for speedy access to your passwords
Declutter your desk to focus & save time
This is about clearing the distracting clutter from your workspace so you can focus. And we'll also start setting up homes for your incoming paperwork and tasks. This way you can find it when you need it and you know exactly what needs to happen with it.
This may not seem like an obvious time saver but trust me, this is the foundation that all the other steps will build on.
Organising Your Loyalty Cards with Stocard
What is a VA? How can a Virtual Assistant help your business?
Make Booking Meetings Easy: Meeting Apps Introduction
Organising a meeting with few different people can be a nightmare!
Specifying a date and time can be tough when everyone's calendar has to be checked and considered. Fortunately, there are a few scheduling apps out there that can help you organize your meeting without spending so much time and energy.
Quick De-Stress Tips Uncovered
Keeping Track: Focusing Your Team Goals Effectively
Why a tool like Evernote is vital to get Organised
How to get a Fresh Start in the New Year (or any time of year)
How Perfectionism Can Hold you Back
5 must have iPhone apps for Productivity
I don't know about you but I LOVE finding out about apps that can make my life easier. I do alot of work on my phone these days. Trying to sneak in little bursts of productivity, between chasing around my toddler and otherwise keeping life moving.
So to share and inspire you, today I'm sharing my 5 favourite apps for getting things done on the go.
How you can use Evernote to improve your Small Business Systems
From those who aren't familiar, I often get asked, what does Evernote do? A lot of people have heard of it, or maybe even downloaded it but haven't really put it to use yet. And I know when I first discovered the app (pre-installed on a laptop I bought in 2009!) I thought "hmm this looks interesting and useful but what should I use it for?"
It's one of those tools that is such a blank canvas and so flexible that it can sometimes bring on a case of writers block!
So let's look at just some of the ways I have seen Evernote used and how I use it myself for my business.
3 Options to Deal with Newsletters and Declutter your Emails
Most people receive more emails each day than they'd like. And we all know that an overflowing inbox can cause stress and overwhelm. It can make it hard to find the important emails that you need to respond to. So the first simple thing you can do to reduce some of that email clutter is to get rid of the newsletters and junk mail! Watch the video or read the steps below.
A simple checklist for a new financial year
If you're dreading getting ready for your accountant, then it's extra reason to check out the tips I have for you today.
The new financial year is a great chance to review your P&L for the year gone and plan how you'll get a jump on the new one. But I also want to remind you to make a fresh start of your filing. So you can cruise through the next 12 months knowing exactly where to put anything tax related. AND you can feel super clever and calm when it comes to tax time next year.