Time Management

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Time Management

Effective time management can be a real challenge for many Wellness Advocates, whether they are just starting out on their dōTERRA journey, or are seasoned dōTERRA experts. Building a dōTERRA business requires hard work, and as your business expands, it gets easier to push yourself down the bottom of the priority list. Managing your time effectively will not only help make sure you are taking care of yourself, but will also allow you more opportunities to meet others and expand your business.

Here are a few tips we recommend, to help you manage your time more effectively:

  1. Use a planner. A planner is a great tool to use to make sure you are keeping on top of your short and long-term SMART goals. This will ensure your daily activities are pushing you to progress towards achieving your monthly, yearly and longer-term SMART goals. That is, goals that are Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely!
  2. Take half an hour. Spend half an hour in the morning or evening (whatever time of the day suits you) to use your daily planner and write down your goals, appointments and anything else you need to remember. Spending just half an hour each day planning your time, will help you organise your schedule and manage your time more effectively.
  3. Avoid long to-do lists. Prioritise the tasks that are crucial for your success, and leave anything that will not aid in your success off your to-do list. Avoiding long to-do lists will prevent over-complicating your day, as well as preventing you from feeling overwhelmed by the day’s tasks.
  4. Schedule time for interruptions. Allow yourself a little flexibility throughout your day! Regardless of how thorough your plan is, things will never go accordingly. Giving yourself some breathing room will allow you to plan for the unexpected!
  5. Look after yourself. Remember, be kind to yourself. Whilst it is important to plan and have a direction, if you do not achieve all you wanted to achieve one day, remember, there is always tomorrow! You may find it helpful to put 15 minutes aside each day, just for yourself!

Those are our top 4 tips on how to effectively manage your time when building up your dōTERRA business. Remember failing to plan, is planning to fail!