We all know those projects that seem to take all of your time and energy. They suck the joy right out of your Happy Place and replace it with complaining and deep sighs of disgust. Is this any way to live? I think not. What we need are boundaries! Just like with people, your biz needs boundaries, too.
Here are seven ways to create good business boundaries:
1. Set a time limit. Each day set a time limit for how long you're going to work on a particular project. We have limited time to get a lot done. What makes logical sense? An hour? Half day? Whatever time you set, the project will fill that space, so make the space as small as possible.2. Set priorities. I have MITs (thank you Zen Habits). These are the Most Important Tasks for the day. I only have three of them (okay sometimes four), but it's an important boundary to set.
3. Create office hours. It's easy to work 24/7, especially if you love what you do and you're working at home.
4. Limit the number of projects. As much as you want to do everything, you have a limit to your energy. I know it hurts. You have so many fabulous ideas, but you can't do them all. File all of your fabulous ideas, but only work on one at a time.
5. Take breaks. Sitting at your desk all day, every day makes Jill a dull girl. Schedule regular breaks in your day. Step outside. Get a drink of water. Go for a walk. Eat lunch (and not at your desk). Do five minutes of yoga.
6. Have downtime. Spend at least one day a week, preferably two, taking care of you. Don't think about work. Turn off your computer and recharge your batteries.
7. Say "No." Be very discerning about to whom and what you say "Yes." Does the request move your business forward? Does it make sense with your other boundaries? Is it a goal of yours?
Setting boundaries in your beautiful business will improve your time management skills, energy, and make work your Happy Place once again.
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