Productivity!
Eat the frog.
This new business model I’m developing, where I work from home more, have more remote clients and get to live the life I love, requires a great deal of self-discipline — something I thought I had a lot of. We know now that this is not true.
After a summer off and some foot surgery, I found it very difficult to get back into a routine with some structure. A friend of mine is setting up a coaching business and I helped her with her website and in return she’s coaching me. She’s the one who told me to eat the frog: first thing, everyday, do that one miserable task that’s hanging over your head. Do it first. Eat the frog.
To achieve some self-discipline, I created a schedule. Of course, I already had a schedule and huge list of To Dos. Somehow, though, those things weren’t getting done. I was used to seeing items on my schedule and ignoring them. But Sarah coached me to stay focused, respect the schedule and get things done.
I’ve seen results from this. I didn’t feel like swimming this morning when I got up, but I went anyway because it was on the schedule. I didn’t swim very hard or far, but I went. And afterward, I got a couple great insights. I know I often get my best ideas when I’m active: running, swimming, walking, cycling. And that’s what happened this morning.
So now I’m respecting my schedule, achieving laser-like focus and getting things done! How awesome is that?
What do you do to stay focused? When are you most productive? Where do you get your best ideas?
One Response to “Productivity!”
You are awesome! I love this post. Thank you for pointing at my work and website too you generous soul.
I get my best ideas on my runs and in conversations with friends and colleagues. And I also know my brain is magically producing solid gold while I sleep, play with my family, meditate or just stare at my backyard tree for a few minutes everyday!