Get my best tips and insights on productivity, confidence, balance, and connection ... learned from 15 years of successfully working from home. Long-term WFH is a CHOICE, a lifestyle, a CULTURE. And I believe that if you're going to do something, you should do it right. But you don't have to do it alone. Activate your free subscription to The Tenacious WFH Entrepreneur newsletter so that you get your weekly dose of grit and grace to keep you going by entering your email address below.
Try out these 4 methods of time management if time blocking isn't your thing
4 Ways - OTHER Than Strict Time Blocking -to Manage Your Time and Get Things Done If the link to play the video above isn't working, click here to watch. What's the very best way to manage your time and get things done? The answer is different for everyone, Reader. Because the very best method for you is the one that works for you, in your current work situation and your season of life. Time Blocking is Powerful, but It's Not for EveryoneAs powerful as it is, traditional time blocking may not work for you. Maybe you have to deal with frequent, unexpected interruptions. Maybe your schedule is directed by the demands of others. Or maybe time blocking just feels too restrictive and diminishes your productivity rather than enhancing it. Whatever the reason, instead of trying to make a round peg fit into a square hole, I suggest experimenting with other alternatives to find what does work for you. And that's why I'm sharing today's video. 4 Alternatives to Traditional Time BlockingHere are the four time management methods explained in the video:
The beauty of it is that you don't necessarily have to choose just one of these methods. You can mix and match to find what best serves you. Experiment and Find What Works for YouThe primary goal of time management is being more intentional about how you use your time. It's about taking control of your day and optimizing your productivity. It shouldn't feel like a chore or a burden, but rather an empowering guide to keep you on track. So try some of these methods on for size. Pay attention to what works, and what doesn't. Then make the alterations needed to make your time management system a perfect fit ... whatever that looks like for you. And continue to be open to changing things up as needed. Remember, time management is meant to serve you, not the other way around.
As always, I'd love to know what you think of this week's newsletter. Post your thoughts on social and tag me (@coachmichelepeterson), or simply reply to this email! Thank you. I appreciate you! xoxo, Now for more good stuff ... Interesting Reads ...
WFH Tip: To win working from home, know when it's time to walk away and stop working for the day. Badass Affirmation of the WeekI will follow my gut. I will do things my way. I fight for my beliefs. Say it. Believe it. Be it. From the book Badass Affirmations by Becca Anderson I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. Thank you for linking arms and being part of my working from home tribe! I'll be back next week with more tips, inspiration, and other fun stuff to empower your WFH success. Until then, have a beautiful week! xoxo, P.S. It's my goal to inspire you and remind you of your greatness as we navigate WFH life together. If you loved this week's newsletter, please feel free to forward it to your friends! And if you haven't already joined our Work From Home Winners Club private Facebook group, click here to do so now! We'd love for you to be part of the community we're building there.
January 19, 2024 | Coach Michele Peterson |
Coach Michele Peterson
Get my best tips and insights on productivity, confidence, balance, and connection ... learned from 15 years of successfully working from home. Long-term WFH is a CHOICE, a lifestyle, a CULTURE. And I believe that if you're going to do something, you should do it right. But you don't have to do it alone. Activate your free subscription to The Tenacious WFH Entrepreneur newsletter so that you get your weekly dose of grit and grace to keep you going by entering your email address below.
The Cost of Not Systematizing Your Work-From-Home Work Hey Reader, Ever feel like your workday is one long game of déjà vu? You’ve already written that email. Already looked for that file. Already thought through when to do that task. Yet here you are … doing it all over again. That’s the hidden cost of not having systems in place. It doesn’t feel huge in the moment — just another 10 minutes here, another decision there. But it adds up. And by the end of the day, you’re running on fumes,...
Create Systems That Support You Working Smarter, Not Busier Hey Reader, Ever feel like working from home is the mental equivalent of having 37 browser tabs open at once? You’re juggling tasks, switching gears, fielding pings, and by the end of the day you’ve been busy but not necessarily productive. That constant tab-switching drains your energy — and the sneaky culprit behind it is often decision fatigue. The quickest way to close some of those tabs? Create a simple system. A system doesn’t...
This Labor Day, Celebrate Your Work Hey Reader, Labor Day (which officially is tomorrow in the U.S., but don't we all make a whole weekend out of it?!) usually makes us think of cookouts, parades, and the official end of summer. But at its core, this holiday was created to honor the contributions and achievements of workers. And that means you, too. As a tenacious work-from-home entrepreneur, it’s easy to skip right past the holidays, to blur Monday into Friday, or to downplay the labor that...