In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, overwhelm often becomes a stumbling block for even the most tech-savvy individuals.
The cry for help from a Gen X-er in my Goal Getters Superstar Facebook group highlights a common struggle. It’s getting stuck in the ever-evolving landscape of digital tools. Here are her words: “I feel so overwhelmed and pulled in too many directions. What platforms are you using to create your lead magnet funnel and your emailing system and Social media scheduling that is user friendly for this Gen Xer? I keep trying platforms and getting stuck in the tech curveball”
She’s working on creating email funnels and social media schedules using platforms and apps that are supposed to help you save time. The reality is, it takes just as long or even longer to work in a digital world if you have to spend time researching the right platform or app. Then spend time learning how to digitize yourself, and that’s before you’ve even created the email and the lead magnet.
The answer to combating this overwhelm lies in the age-old, yet powerful method of organization. That’s precisely what my 2024 PLANNER, coupled with the Purposeful Planner System aims to achieve.
Here are 12 detailed tips to keep overwhelm at bay and enhance your productivity using my Planner System.
#1 Write a To-Do list in your ONE NOTEBOOK JOURNAL Begin your journey to organization by jotting down your tasks and ideas in a To-Do list. You just can’t keep everything in your head, and this simple act ensures you don’t rely on memory alone and sets the foundation for a more focused day.
Check out my video on how to use the ONE NOTEBOOK JOURNAL
#2 Schedule everything in your planner from your To-Do list: Translate this list into actionable plans by
scheduling tasks in your planner. This transforms abstract goals into tangible steps, making them easier to accomplish. If you want to learn the details on breaking down your goals into actionable steps, download my 90-day Goals Playbook.
WHAT GETS SCHEDULED, GETS DONE!
#3. ORGANIZE tasks around different areas of your life and business. Categorize your tasks to maintain a holistic view of your responsibilities. Balancing family work, health and personal development ensures that no aspect of your life is neglected in your Planner.’
FOLLOW THE PROMPTS IN THE PLANNER
#4 Prompt – Create Three Focus goals for the week: Leverage the guidance from the Planner to identify three primary goals for the week. This strategic approach helps you prioritize tasks and maintain focus amidst the noise. You probably have more than THREE goals you’d like to accomplish, but don’t try to do everything. Remember you don’t want to go into overwhelm. So, prioritize the top THREE goals to focus on for the week.
#5 Prompt – Write down how you want to feel this week? This is an important prompt because it allows you to connect with your emotions and set a positive tone for week. This mindful practice enhances your overall well-being and mindset as you begin your week.
#6 Prompt – Tasks to complete for the week: Once you have your three focus goals set for the week, utilize the planner prompts to list out specific tasks and break down those goals into manageable steps. This ensures clarity and minimizes the intimidation factor of working on big projects.
#7 Prompt – Time Block Focus. Time blocking is a powerful technique to enhance productivity. When you use your Planner to allocate dedicated time slots for focused work on specific tasks each week, you get things done. You get projects finished.
LEARN THIS SIMPLE TIME BLOCKING EXERCISE
#8 Prompt – Schedule self-care: You know how important it is to prioritize your well-being by scheduling self-care activities. That’s why this is one of the important prompts in the Planner. Integrating moments of realization into your routine helps maintain a healthy work-life-balance for those of who are “work at home” entrepreneurs.
More TIPS ON WORKING FROM HOME
#9. Prompt – Top Revenue Generating tasks for the week. Writing down this ONE prompt can have a big effect on your monthly revenue. So take your time to IDENTIFY just one (or two) RGA tasks that will ensure your efforts are aligning with the strategic growth of your business.
IDENTIFY THE TOP REVENUE GENERATING TASKS FOR YOUR BUSINESS.
#10. Prompt – Schedule Sunday Planning hour: When you invest in planning for the upcoming week every Sunday, you’re being proactive in setting the tone for a smooth and organized week ahead.
This is a CORE tenet of the “Purposeful Planner system” and you learn the details with worksheets in the supportive PLANNER HUB that comes when you invest in the 2024 PLANNER.
#11. Sync everything in your Planner to your google calendar on your phone: I love to embrace technology alongside my “Physical” Planner by syncing everything with my Google calendar. This integration ensures that my plans are accessible wherever I go and this promotes a seamless, yet crucial part of being organized with this Planner System.
#12. Follow the PURPOSEFUL planner system in the accompanying LOOK BOOK: When you dive into the Purposeful Planner system you GET A FREE LOOK BOOK with the details on how to use the system. By understanding and implementing this system, you’ll gain confidence in planning your business and your life and achieve a harmonious balance with the two.
ARE YOU READY TO LOSE THE OVERWHELM?
In a world saturated with digital noise the simple act of organizing your life through a purposeful planner can be the antidote to overwhelm.
By following these 12 tips, you empower yourself to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship with clarity, focus and a well-balanced approach.
Lose the overwhelm by transforming it into an opportunity for growth and productivity all guided by the structure and being intentional working with the
2024 Planner and the Purposeful Planner system.
