| When I started the network marketing business, I was | | | | be done. Personally, I make a list. Top five things I must |
| a mess! My house was a mess, my business wasn't | | | | accomplish for my business during nap time. If it does |
| functioning, and I was completely stressed out. The | | | | not involve the phone, I turn it off. I put some calming |
| only thing that I was good at was mothering my two | | | | music on to help me focus and let the creative juices |
| beautiful children. It took me time and patience with | | | | flow. |
| myself before I started to really understand what was | | | | Are there several things you need to do regularly? |
| going on. I needed to manage my time better. | | | | Check voicemail, email, write articles. Then write down |
| Now I know the reason I had to go through all of that | | | | a routine on a post-it where you can see it first thing in |
| chaos. It is so I can write to you today and teach you | | | | the morning or on your computer. |
| the how to of time management. I have learned | | | | Now, when I have several items that all need taken |
| several different ways to manage my time. I would | | | | care of, I use my timer. I set it for 15 minutes and work |
| change the tools I used based on what worked best | | | | each task as diligently as possible. If I need to do |
| for me at the time. | | | | housework, I do the same thing. It's amazing how fast |
| Even though the tool vary their are some basics you | | | | your housework can get done when you focus for |
| need to follow: | | | | just 15 minutes. Same with your business. |
| Prioritize your duties. What needs to be done first, | | | | Allot certain times for all your tasks and STICK WITH |
| what can wait? My babies diapers need to be | | | | IT! Do not get distracted (unless it's your children), do |
| changed first. I put off working until they are sleeping, | | | | not dally and set your timer. The faster you get your |
| thus they are always my first priority. Once they are | | | | work done, the more time you have to play! |
| down, I prioritize what business needs are a necessity. | | | | Implement some of these tools and I guarantee you |
| Sometimes I get distracted when they are asleep. So I | | | | will be working your business with a clear head. |
| have someway of reminding myself of what needs to | | | | |