B2B with a Twist Publication - Work • Stay • Play October Edition Work Stay Play Winter 2018 Edition | Page 16

Tap into technology Step out
Instead of driving to a meeting, use Skype or conferencing
technologies like GoToMeeting. But remember to switch them off. Working for yourself can get lonely, so schedule some phone calls
or coffee time with like-minded business owners to discuss ideas
and offer each other support.
Make exercise a must-do, not a
should-do
It’s easy to cancel the gym, the evening run or the yoga class
because a client wants something done yesterday. Find the cash for a business coach. That way, you can find
out sooner rather than later how to get rid of bad habits and
implement good ones.
Instead, ensure exercise is given as much priority as your clients
and making money. A healthy body means a fresh mind, which
means you will function better and complete tasks in less time. Meet clients halfway – literally
Take time to make time Don’t always agree to meet a client at their office. Instead, meet
halfway, perhaps at a café or restaurant. This will save you time
and energy, not to mention money spent on travel.
Invest in time-tracking tools. There are plenty of tools you can use
to track everything from the frequency and duration of meetings,
to chasing and converting leads. Manage your mind
Time-tracking software allows you to quickly
understanding of how long a particular task takes.
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That way, you can effectively estimate how long your next work
task will take.
Know and nurture your network
Prioritise growing your network and have a structured lead/
conversion system in place so you can track the time/cost
involved to grow your network.
Set the benchmarks early on and learn the lessons early.
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Get a business coach
Do what you love
Make time for something you love – other than work – and give
it the time it deserves. It will energise and refresh you, and enable
you to nurture the creative thought that is essential to every
business owner.
Be realistic
At the end of each working day, perform a little self-analysis. Ask
yourself what worked today, what didn’t, what went wrong and
how the issue can be fixed.
Remember there are thousands of businesses just like yours
learning the same lessons every day. Don’t forget to tap into the
valuable resources around you – your peers – for help.
When fear or self-doubt or anxiety creeps in, do some work on
your mental health such as meditation or reading a business book.
Alternatively, spend time with someone who will lift you up and
support you.
Take a break
Remember to take time out throughout your day.
Some tasks are easier than others, so if you find yourself with an
hour up your sleeve, be realistic about whether you can “afford”
to rest or not.
You might not have time every day to simply sit and “be”, but do
your best to give yourself a lunch break.
Also, make a point of getting up and stretching every 15 minutes. It
will help you become clearer, more focused and more productive.
Have that holiday
Make time for a holiday and book in breaks, at least quarterly. Even
a long weekend every quarter is better than nothing.
But remember to advise your clients and customers as far in
advance as possible.
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/work-life-balance