115: Time Management Hacks for Busy Entrepreneurs

More Than Social Podcast

In this episode of the More Than Social podcast, we cover the crucial techniques of effective time management, a challenge many business owners and entrepreneurs struggle with. I highlight the personal challenges I have had when it comes to balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and share my personal journey and methods used for efficient time management. We cover strategies like prioritizing tasks, setting strict boundaries, learning how to delegate, using productivity tools, and creating strategies that resonate with one’s personal life and business goals to work smarter, not harder. The Challenges of Balancing Motherhood and EntrepreneurshipI share the struggles I have faced as a new mom and what I've learned in my first year of motherhood and running a business. Understanding Time ManagementWe break down what exactly time management is beyond what Google tells us it is. I teach you how to know what time management really means for you. The Importance of Effective Time ManagementEffective time management is that ticket for a smoother everyday life, and I teach you the secrets I have learned this last year. The Art of Prioritizing and Batching TasksA key aspect of gaining more time in your day is prioritizing and batching your tasks. I teach you the simple rule I've been following to help me gain more time in my day. Setting Boundaries and Delegating TasksAnother really simple move that helped me focus on my goals on a larger scale was setting some pretty strict boundaries. Boundaries and delegating tasks have been key in creating more time, and I will give you my secrets on how to do just that. Learning how to say noDo you struggle with saying 'no'? I used to also! In this episode, we talk about the importance and the power of saying no, and how it actually gives you more time back in your day. Creating SMART goalsAre you familiar with SMART goals? They're specific, they're measurable, they're achievable, they're relevant, and they have a time associated with it. I teach you the importance of having SMART goals and the urgency and purpose they serve to help you prioritize the things that you need to focus on. The Power of Automation and Productivity ToolsYou know how much I love automation and using it to be more productive and save time. We talk about some key tools to use to save more time. Embracing Your Unique Time Management StyleWe all have different time management styles, and we uncover exactly how to find yours. The power of over-communication Lastly, we talk about communication and the power of over-communicating -- whether it's your team, your family, or within yourself. We talk about:

• [0:00] Intro
• [2:05] The Challenges of Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
• [3:45] Understanding Time Management
• [5:25] The Importance of Effective Time Management
• [7:20] The Art of Prioritizing and Batching Tasks
• [8:45] Setting Boundaries and Delegating Tasks
• [11:05] Learning how to say no
• [12:50] Creating SMART goals
• [15:20] The Power of Automation and Productivity Tools
• [16:45] Embracing Your Unique Time Management Style
• [17:45] The power of over-communication

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