As a business owner, it is fair to question whether you’re getting the most out of your day and whether your day is as productive as it should be. This post is an example of different things you can add into your day, or change altogether, to make sure you’re living your best life and getting the most out of your day as a productive business owner. Follow along for a sequence of events in a day in a business owner’s life that you might want to adapt into your days!
1. Be a Productive Business Owner by Starting Your Day Early
This one is probably a no-brainer, but getting up early is one of the most important things you can do. It can change what would have been a lazy day to a productive day. If you enjoy sleeping in, think about adjusting your sleep schedule to get you used to waking up no later than 9 a.m. and sleeping no later than midnight. Trust me; a good sleep schedule will help you be a productive business owner.
2. Meditate Early in the Morning
Meditating soon after waking up allows you to become in touch with yourself and mind before other things come in, like work, relationships, or worries. Centering yourself is very important, especially if you might experience stress. Grounding yourself is essential, and meditation is a great way to do it.
3. Productive Business Owners Have a Healthy and Fulfilling Breakfast
I know what you’re thinking! You’re either thinking, “Duh!” or you’re thinking “I don’t have time for breakfast!” No matter which you are, always make sure you are putting good things in your stomach before officially starting your day! Try and opt for healthy options, like oatmeal and berries, yogurt and granola, and eggs and some toast. Whatever choice it is, your body will thank you throughout the day. Read our blog post about 10 power snacks that will help keep you productive here.
4. Respond to Your Work Emails Early in the Day
Putting off responding to an email sounds okay until one email becomes five emails, which becomes ten. Making sure you stay on top of your emails by responding to any new emails in the morning leaves you with more time to deal with new situations and conversations that arise. Check out our blog post about the four crucial business email etiquette tips you should be implementing in your emails here.
5. Focus on Your Business Tasks
To be a productive business owner, make sure your business is up-to-date in everything, whether it be finances or social media presence. It takes lots of time and energy to maintain your business up to the standard you would like it to be in. If you want personalized help with your business tasks, let us help! Become a GACN member to receive loads of instant benefits and guidance with your business. Register here today.
6. Make Time for Lunch
It may seem tempting to skip lunch if you’re super busy, but don’t do it! Block out time for lunch and nourish your body. You will be grateful in the long run. Make lunch a time that you can have for yourself and don’t always bring work with you! Multitasking is great, but your lunchtime should be your own. It would be best if you did not run your business during your break. Use this time to for a mental breakaway to help you be a productive business owner.
7. Don’t Bring Work Home with You Every Time
Not bringing work home is probably the most important takeaway from this post. Even if you work from home, having a designated place for work that doesn’t infiltrate your home space is essential. Disconnecting from emails and colleagues after your business hours helps in not bringing work home. There are exceptions, of course, like when trying to fulfill a deadline or something of that sort. Letting your mind and body rest from the fast pace of a work environment at the end of your days will ready you for your next day. Please read our blog post here about how to unwind after a stressful day.
8. Make It a Habit to Sleep Early
To wake up early, you need to sleep early. Being well-rested will positively affect how well you do at work. For many night owls, nighttime is where they can have their alone time, where the world will not bother them, making them want to stay in that state longer. As tempting as that sounds, if you make sure to leave work at work and not bring it home, you should have plenty of time to recharge and rest before sleeping early.
Well, there you have it. Make sure to tweak these tips to fit your lifestyle if they don’t exactly work for you. No one knows you better than yourself, so make sure to listen to what feels right.
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