Goals with Deadlines Motivate More

Goals with Deadlines Motivate More

by | Business Growth

Goals with Deadlines Motivate More

Last week I experimented with some tools that keep me motivated throughout the day and week. I wanted to share that with you because this tool gives me a ‘motivational rush’ throughout the day and keeps me going to reach my goals.

I noticed when I have a list of goals with deadlines it keeps me motivated more to finish the project. This strategy eliminates ambiguity, increases your focus and motivation to get things done.

I created a personalized motivational reach your goal worksheet. This worksheet helps me achieve goals and enforces consistency and motivation. You can use my worksheet or a dry erase board. You’ll also find worksheet templates in a word processing program there that you can customize. Important: Keep this list close by or in front of you to keep you on track. Whenever you accomplish a goal put a star or smiley sticker next to it to congratulate yourself and celebrate!

Try it and see if it works for you to stay motivated. Share your comments; I would love to hear from you. Have a great motivational rush day!

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Burning Through Money? Devise a Marketing Budget

Burning Through Money? Devise a Marketing Budget

by | Business Growth

Burning Through Money? Devise a Marketing Budget

Do you need to get more clients and income? Think about incorporating a marketing budget. Or a more positive word for

Think about incorporating a marketing budget. Or a more positive word for budget is:
financial positioning, allocation, or plan. Allocate a certain amount, either on a monthly or yearly basis. You’ll need that money for network meetings, online marketing, or advertising material.

Allocate a certain amount, either on a monthly or yearly basis. You’ll need that money for network meetings, online marketing, or advertising material. Also think about the more expensive events like event sponsorship, seminars, and workshops, to keep your skills sharp. Incorporating this amount for marketing in your finances will give you peace of mind knowing the activities and events are paid for. It helps you stay on track with prospecting. Remember never stop prospecting!

Let me know your thoughts about this post and comment below. Would love to hear from you.

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Overwhelmed by Emails?

Overwhelmed by Emails?

by | Business Growth

Overwhelmed by Emails?

Managing email can seem like an overwhelming task, but here are four simple things you can do to tackle this vital part of your business.

  1. Set aside the same time every day to go over your emails.  A daily schedule will keep the number of emails you have to weed through down and get you in the habit of completing this menial task.
  2. A good time to read and answer emails is 8 am – 9 am, and 2 pm – 3 pm
  3. Consider printing emails, attachments, or notes that you could add to paper records if you keep files.
  4. Regularly empty the junk or spam folder and delete the emails in your trash folder.
  5. Create filters that automatically put incoming emails into its respective folder.
  6. Archive email that is older than three months. It reduces the size of your mailbox and increases search speed.
    Note: Emails with attachments typically take up a lot more space.

Contact me to assist you in the above tasks if you think this is too time-consuming for you. Also, let me know how you manage your emails.

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eBooks or Hard Copy Books

eBooks or Hard Copy Books

by | Business Growth

eBooks or Hard Copy Books

Ever wonder about your preference of using an eBook rather than a hard copy of a book or the other way around?  I asked myself that question just the other week and here is what I came up with:

  • I love to just take an eBook on a trip because it saves space in your bag. Especially if you have 5 favorite books – they can all be on one eBook rather than packing 5 books.
  • Coming from Switzerland and reading English books, I encounter quite frequently a word that I don’t understand. An eBook makes it so easy to just highlight the word in question and the definition pops up; very convenient.
  • What I adore about hard copy books is the fact that it evokes a nostalgia in me: holding a book and brushing through the pages. A
  • I can write on book pages and personalize it especially when working through a chapter that speaks to me deeply – either personally or professionally.
  • Before I go to sleep I prefer to read a hardcopy book, because the glare of the eBook is not good for your eyes.
    Studies have shown that it keeps you from relaxing and getting a good night’s sleep. Read more about that here: Ebooks at night won’t help you sleep

Let me know how you use your eBook or hard copy book.  Or do you not use eBooks at all?  Connect with me, I’m curious to know.

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Natural Light Increases Productivity

Natural Light Increases Productivity

by | Business Growth

Natural Light Increases Productivity

You may not know that natural light can increase your motivation and productivity.

Now that you DO know that, what can you do if you don’t have a window in your office?  Or maybe the clouds cover the sun and leave you in an uninspired shade.  Try adding a natural daylight lamp to improve your efficiency.  Also, consider adding real plants and/or beautiful artwork to keep your workspace colorful ad alive.

A happy workspace helps keep your mood upbeat and your work enjoyable. Would love to hear from you what your experience is with enhancing your office to make it more productive!

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Reach Out to the Old Fashioned Ways of Communication

Reach Out to the Old Fashioned Ways of Communication

by | Business Growth

Reach Out to the Old Fashioned Ways of Communication

I was sitting here the other night and thought to myself how almost every one of us is hooked on the digital media and online world: emails and texts and chats, facebook, etc.

Nevertheless, wouldn’t it be nice to receive sometimes a card or letter in the mail? What about just picking up the phone and talk to a person, instead of spending a lot of time writing an email, texting or typing an online message?

Occasionally, I still like to practice the old fashioned ways of communication: I like to pick up the phone and talk to people. In my opinion, talking on the phone minimizes a lot of miss-communication, and eliminates the time to think: “How am I going to say this in a message, so they understand where I am coming from?”. Sounds familiar? Well, let me share a couple of thoughts with you: one of my goals is to pick up the phone more often during the week and talk to a client or friend to congratulate them, or share good news or to just check in. And what about writing a card to a client or friend saying thanks or congratulate them? I believe that it is much more

Well, let me share a couple of thoughts with you:
– One of my goals is to pick up the phone more often during the week and talk to a client or friend to congratulate them, or share good news or to just check in.
– I will implement a group call again where clients and prospects can call in and ask questions about online marketing.
– And what about writing a card to a client, prospect or friend saying thanks or congratulate them? I am making it a goal to write more either a greeting card or postcard to my contacts. 

I believe that a card or hearing a voice on the other end of the line is much more personal than receiving an email, text or social media post; what do you think?
I know we are all busy, but I just want to keep the old fashioned ways of communication alive and minimize the digital habits.
Let me know your opinion.

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