The Accountability Minute:Business Acceleration|Productivity

We can always be even more productive. Time is a very valuable resource, and if you really think about it, being productive is one of the best ways to ensure that you are using your time effectively. As a successful business owner, you no doubt realize just how important productivity is. You have likely done a great deal to ensure that your employees follow procedures that are designed to make the...

When you put time in your calendar for everything, you may realize that there isn’t enough time in a day to get it all done.  You will have to choose those things that are you’re your highest payoff activities, and get even better at prioritization.  That is all you have time for, in most cases. For some, this is a hard truth, but an important lesson.    Focus on the results you want today, next w...

Today we are talking about Tip #10 of the 10 tips for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to break a sweat .  It’s no secret that exercising boosts your confidence and helps you stay motivated.  Get active and clear your thoughts by taking a jog in the park each morning, swimming a lap in your pool during your lunch break, or speed walking with your dog before work.  Any kind of physical activ...

Today we are talking about Tip #9 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to raise the bar .  Successful entrepreneurs know that constantly raising the bar is the true key to self-improvement.  Raising the bar each time you reach a goal will force you to advance your skills, become a strategic thinker and ultimately thrust you towards completing your responsibilities in a more efficient manner...

Today we are talking about Tip #8 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to use fear .  This may seem like a dirty little trick, but sometimes it’s a necessary evil to truly learn how to stay motivated.  If you are unable to connect with why you do what you do, perhaps thinking of what would happen if you didn’t will remind you.  You may use this only as a last resort if nothing else seems to...

Today we are talking about Tip #7 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to remember why you do what you do .  You obviously became an entrepreneur for a reason.  Perhaps you have a passion for what you do or it allows the flexibility you need in your schedule.  Maybe your income provides great benefits to you or your family that would otherwise be minimal if it were not for your business.  ...

Today we are talking about Tip #6 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to divide responsibility .  You’re not just an entrepreneur; you also have personal responsibilities that need your attention.  If you have a spouse or children, consider delegating some responsibilities to them.  Instead of using your break to drive to the post office and mail a package or go and pick up your dry cleani...

Today we are talking about Tip #5 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to plan ahead .  Creating a realistic schedule is essential when trying to understand how to get motivated.     ACTION STEP : Give yourself a set amount of time to complete each task and then move on.  If you’re not done before times up, save the task for the end of the day and reprioritize your to-do list for the follow...

Today we are talking about Tip #4 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to change your scenery .  Sometimes, it’s just difficult to get motivated when you’re looking at the same four walls hour after hour.  Occasionally, all you need is a change of scenery to get the ball rolling.     ACTION STEP : Shake things up by changing your scenery.  If it’s a nice summer day, get some work done while...

Today we are talking about Tip #3 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to reward yourself .  Aren’t rewards the biggest motivator?  Give yourself a tiny prize every time you accomplish something on your to-do list.  Motivate yourself with a cup of coffee, a break to read your favorite books, or the time to take that vacation.     ACTION STEP: Set up small rewards for each goal you achieve. ...

Today we are talking about Tip #2 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to visualize the end result .  Zoning in on the end result is one of the key steps in being able to understand how to get motivated.  When you accomplish a goal, you feel a sense of excitement or triumph.     ACTION STEP : Visualize how you’ll feel once you accomplish each goal.  Make a to-do list for the things you’d li...

Learning how to get and stay motivated isn’t always an easy task.  It’s especially difficult when you’re dreading the task at hand and are inclined to procrastinate.  Over the next 10 days we are exploring the Top 10 Tips to help you get and stay motivated - and back on track (if you might be or get off track).     Tip #1 is to Find what drives you .  Are you driven by your own needs, by the need...

Today we are talking about Manifestation Action #4 to Get Things Done, which is to  think about what talents and skills and passions do you currently have that will help you achieve your dreams.    Don’t negate a future desire simply because you don’t currently have the skillset to attain it. If you are moving out of your comfort zone and exploring different aspects of a life or career, you can ga...

Today we are talking about Manifestation Action #3 to Get Things Done, which is to Write your goals down .    Don’t think about what you want to manifest, where you’ve been and where you want to be, and not commit those thoughts to paper. When you commit something to paper, you are clearly defining to the Universe your focus and desires. Writing down your goals makes them concrete and helps them f...

Today we are talking about Manifestation Action #2 to Get Things Done, which is to Visualize where you want to be .    After you’ve reflected on your life, visualize where you want to be once your manifestation has been achieved. What can you do differently to help you achieve that future vision? What will be different/better in your life when you’ve achieved this goal? Write all of this down. Thi...

Now that you know how to work on manifesting your desires to get things done because I have talked about them over the past four days, you may need to, or want to, try 4 steps that I’m sharing over the next few days, to help with your manifestation.    Step #1 is to answer the questions, Where are you in your life right now? What have you done to get to your current station or situation? The desir...

Today we are talking about Step #4 to manifest the desire to get things done, which is to Trust and let go . If you don’t trust in a higher power or in your energies and vibration, your desire to manifest will be blocked. Trust that whatever happens is happening for a reason. The Universe will be on the lookout for your best interests and will support and protect you. What you need to do is get ou...

Today we are talking about Step #3 to manifest the desire to get things done, which is to Raise your vibration . Your vibration is literally your personal energy. We are surrounded by energies every moment of our daily lives. When you want to manifest a desire to get things done you want to focus on the energies surrounding you and your own energies, and then wrap them around what you want to mani...

Today we are talking about Step #2 to manifest the desire to get things done, which is to Open yourself up . You need to move past your past. Don’t focus on what you may have tried to manifest in the past and were unable to do. Look toward the future. You can’t change the past, but you can write your future. Believe you can achieve your goal(s), open your heart and mind, and let in the limitless p...

Manifesting what we want in business and in life isn’t difficult. Manifesting also requires you to put in the effort to get what you desire. It’s not enough to announce to the Universe, “I’d like to achieve XYZ.” You need to put in the effort to help that dream become a reality.    How can you manifest your desires as a way of getting things done?  I’m going to share 4 steps you can take over the...

Today we are talking about Time Management Tool #6 of the 6 tools for Increased Productivity, which is Spark.   If you don’t want to get rid of email completely with Slack, you can consolidate multiple email inboxes with the Spark mail app. With an easy-to-use interface, Spark is a great way to see emails from multiple email addresses and sort them into different folders or priorities. You can sno...

Today we are talking about Time Management Tool #5 for Increased Productivity, which is Slack.   Email can take up a lot of your time and isn’t always the best option for internal communications. Slack calls itself the app that replaces email , and it’s easy to communicate with your team, and even clients, with the app.   You can also streamline a lot of other tools to work within Slack, such as a...

Today we are talking about Time Management Tool #4 for Increased Productivity, which is HoneyBook.   Keep your proposals, scheduling, and invoices in one place with HoneyBook . Having everything in one place, where you can manage projects, send invoices, and get paid, helps to streamline your processes, and saves you a lot of time. With HoneyBook, you can automate workflows, such as automatically...

Today we are talking about Time Management Tool #3 for Increased Productivity, which is the Google Calendar.   Your Google Calendar can be a powerful tool for managing not only your meetings and events, but your tasks as well! By using a time blocking strategy and designating specific time blocks for checking emails or working on specific projects, you can be sure that you’re using your time more...

Today we are talking about Time Management Tool #2 for Increased Productivity, which is Notion.   Notion is an extremely customizable all-in-one workspace for you and your teams. You can create a company wiki (a type of knowledge management software: an updatable source of internal company information), collaborate with others on a content calendar, use the Kanban feature to manage tasks, and much...