Time is a Thief.
Each of us has the same amount of time but for some people it is difficult to manage time and stay focused on each activity long enough to bring it to completion. For some people it is the Art of Procrastination that steals their time.
How often do you meet people who are consistently saying “I haven’t got time” and then they are told “Make Time” instead of “Manage your time.”
If you are an entrepreneur,Work from Home Business owner, author, professional blogger it is more difficult to avoid distractions when working in a home environment. In an office there was always the regulated hours of work, the daily routine etc.
Some of the distractions that we have on the Internet are e.mail, pop-ups, social sites to visit, new friends to meet, special offers, the latest get rich quick scheme.These are the big distractions unless we learn how to control them. So we think multi-tasking is the best way; this is something women have always been good at but is it the answer?
Tim Ferris in his book "The four hour week" says that multi-tasking can lower your I.Q more than smoking pot.Then there are personal distractions from family demanding your time. Friends want you to socialise and have fun because you are at home and you do have time. We get sucked into the OCD loop system.
It is so easy when you first begin to work on the Internet to spend 80% of your time learning and training and 20% monetising or doing revenue producing activities for your business. In order for your business to develop and grow quickly this has to change until you reverse the 80-20% rule to your advantage.
HOW DO I DO THIS?
You have to begin to develop systems and strategies that fit into your natural system and incorporate them over a period of 30-90 days until they become an habitual part of your routine.
Eben Pagan with his latest training www.WakupProductive.com has developed an in depth course in time-management studies and how to become focused to get things done and achieve the desired end results.
There are 4 major areas that we all need to address to become more efficient in our daily lives: physical, emotional, spiritual and mental and Eben addresses these issues in his course.
Physical
By improving your fitness routine on a daily basis you begin to stabilize your energy and this in turn increases focus. It can also be a huge influence on your energy and metabolism throughout the day.
Diet
If you start by eating junk food you often repeat this during that day. Diet is such an important element that can impact on your focus and well being. This is too big an issue for me to discuss in this article.If you are permanently lethargic then diet may be an issue that requires some urgent attention.
Body Clocks
People have different body clocks. I find some people are really morning people. They arise as bright as a button. They get out there and do the exercise routine and are ready with clarity to be creative by about 7 or 8 am in the morning .Others prefer to unwind at the end to the day and even enjoy going to the gym to aid the relaxation.Once family has retired to other activities they can really become creative into the early hours of the morning.What about the hours between 2 and 4pm? This is often a non productive time for many people. I know in
We have chosen to work from home and via the Internet to Escape the Rat Race. However, if you are not in control of yourself with a routine and a system the Internet can quickly sabotage everything you are attempting to achieve and steal your day. You are living another person’s agenda
It is so imperative to find your optimum time for productivity and focus on that for about 2 hours, then walk away from the work and the computer. When you return you will feel so much more refreshed and energised.
Ref: “Body for Life- Transformation” by Bill Phillips. A path from physical to spiritual well being. One cannot separate the body from the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual aspects. Neither is this a destination you will reach in 30 days it is a journey of discovery.
So what is your biggest challenge?
How are you going to manage your Self Control and Personal Productivity to Build huge downline and have hungry prospects chasing you in the shortest possible time span.
If you cannot resolve these issues then all the gains you have made by working from home will be lost and you will not achieve your goals or dreams. Get the balance right then you will have FUN and enjoy and reap the rewards of your new business and lifestyle.
I would love to hear from you about your time and focus challenges and any solutions you have found.
JudithAtkinson
Judith Atkinson
Partner in Your Business Success


