Take Back Your Time
Hey entrepreneurs!
Does time feel like it’s slipping away from your fingers? Does your to-do list look like it’s miles long from being finished? Do you sometimes think your to-do list multiplies like rabbits when you’re not looking?
Challenging is an understatement. And sometimes, multitasking seems to be the only way to lessen the ever-growing list of tasks. But at T. Williams & Associates, we’re here to tell you there are better ways to handle juggling tasks and keeping up with your schedule.
We’re a virtual accounting firm that cares and we’re here to help you optimize every aspect of your business, including time management.
Multitasking Isn’t Always the Best Way:
In this article, they say that attempting to do different tasks can lessen one’s ability to properly focus on a critical task. When you multitask, you’re not doing multiple things at once. Instead, you’re just quickly shifting your focus from one thing to another, which can reduce your productivity by as much as 40%. This can lead to mistakes, lower quality of work, and increased stress.
Embrace the Pomodoro Technique
This is a revolutionary time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. This technique is simple yet incredibly effective. Here’s how it works:
- Choose a Task: Select one task to focus on.
- Set a Timer: Use a timer to break your work into 25-minute intervals, known as Pomodoros.
- Work Until the Timer Rings: Give your full attention to the task until the timer rings.
- Take a Short Break: After each Pomodoro, take a five-minute break. This helps to keep your mind fresh and focused.
- Repeat: Continue this cycle, and after every four Pomodoros, take a longer break of 15-30 minutes.
For small business owners, focusing on one task at a time can increase your focus and make sure that your work still has quality. That way, it lessens the risks of mistakes and you can breathe easier knowing you’ve dedicated a good amount of time and effort in each task. And when you keep this up, your to-do list won’t be a mile-long anymore.
At T. Williams & Associates, we understand the challenges of running a small business. While we’re here to take the accounting and bookkeeping load off your shoulders, we also want you to increase your productivity and financial success.
Got 30 minutes?
If you’re a small business owner looking to streamline your accounting processes or need advice on money management, you can get a free 30-minute consultation with T. Williams & Associates.