A Business Coach's Tips for Getting Organized
Consider all the most successful people you know. How many of them are constantly running late, flying by the seat of their pants in important meetings, and always losing track of important documents? Clearly, organization is one of the keys to long-lasting and impactful success.
Whether you feel like your organizational skills need a little tweak or a complete overhaul, these tips are a great starting point. You don’t have to be working with a business coach to benefit from these organizing tips, but they will certainly help you hasten your progress toward any goals you may have set with an Edina certified business coach.
Write Your Goals Down
You may have heard about the Law of Attraction. This concept asserts that what you ask of the universe will come to you. It may sound far-fetched, but many celebrities and entrepreneurs credit this concept for their success. There may even be scientific evidence to back up the idea of “positive vibes.”
Writing down your goals is a great way to put them out into the universe. It will also help you keep your eye on the prize, even on days when you feel too busy to make any progress. By mapping out your short- and long-term goals in the same place, you can start to organize your actions so that they maximize your time. Many people don’t even realize they can work on many goals at the same time! It’s all made possible through great written organization.
Stick to Your Schedules and Deadlines
If you’ve written down goals for yourself, you’ve probably given yourself deadlines for making them happen. This is on top of all the work-related deadlines you already face. And if you’re a parent you even have to deal with your kids’ school deadlines! I know it can be a lot to keep track of, and making a schedule that fits all these tasks into your week can be challenging. But let’s assume you’ve pushed through the roadblocks and have successfully created your weekly or monthly schedule. You’ve already worked hard to create this framework, so now’s the time to stick to it! You’ll stay most organized by avoiding procrastination and staying ahead of deadlines.
Plan for the Unexpected
Even with the most comprehensive schedule, things are bound to come up that don’t fit into your plan for the day or week. If you panic about fitting it all in you’re more likely to melt down and get even less of your to-do list done. Instead, set aside time in your week to deal with anything that may come up. If you don’t end up needing to use that time for urgent issues, you’ll just have some extra time to get even more organized!
If your coworkers, family members, and friends often ask you to help them out with tasks at the last minute, it’s also important to stick to your boundaries and feel comfortable saying no. Business coaching for business owners in Minnesota is about a balance of pushing yourself to reach your goals and understanding that you can only do so much. If you’re constantly taking on other peoples’ problems, you won’t have as much time to organize your thoughts and work on your aspirations.
Edina Certified Coaching for Business Owners
While the tips offered in this article can be a great start for many people, some of us may need more guidance to achieve our goals. If you feel overwhelmed by how disorganized your life or business has gotten, it’s time to call in reinforcement.
Edina certified business coach and trainer Beth Barbosa helps business owners and entrepreneurs organize their lives and businesses, identify their goals, and create a clear path to success. Contact Beth to learn more about business and life coaching.
