Solid Time Management >> QUESTIA
SIBU BABU
By SIBU BABU
There are an endless number of ways an individual can get organized and
make the most of their time. Here is the very simple method I use to
keep my day to day efforts on track.
I have created a daily checklist that covers all my basic tasks. Here
is my list, and a brief description of each component.
1. Administrative Duties - First thing out of bed, I check all admin
email accounts and respond to every message. This includes
member/downline support, answering questions from prospects, confirming
received payments, and any other vital correspondence that needs to be
taken care of. I continue to check my email every hour throughout the
day, so no response gets neglected.
2. Promoting - The next thing I do is work my advertising strategy.
This includes posting ads to safelists, surfing or buying credits at
some of my favorite traffic exchanges, monitoring any pay per click or
banner campaigns I have underway, and checking my tracking stats. I
also try to spend a little time each day looking for new advertising
options to test.
3. Networking - Working my leads, participating in forums, swapping
links, approaching new contacts; this is what it's all about, right? I
can't allow myself to slip into robot mode, where I just sit and click
all day. I have to spend time every day networking with other
marketers. This is how I learn, grow, and profit from my efforts.
4. Development - This component covers making improvements to my
website, composing my newsletter, building new banners, writing new ad
copy, etc.
5. Reading - I spend at least 15 minutes per day reading. The goals
here are education and inspiration. I might read a good javascript
tutorial, or maybe just browse through a few marketing lessons. I feel
it's very important to learn a little something everyday, and to keep
my mind in the proper state for successful marketing and living.
I make every effort to address each item on this list before the end of
my workday. The feeling of productivity I have gained from this simple
exercise is amazing. I still wish there was more time in a day, but at
least I have a definite, realistic outline of what to strive for.
Spending a few minutes to come up with your own checklist would be time
well spent. Give yourself a concrete idea of what needs to get done
each day, and you will not only improve your results, you will gain
peace of mind.