As an entrepreneur, you likely give dozens of people hours and energy, possibly at the expense of your well-being. This, however, is simply not sustainable long-term, and will likely lead to burnout. In this post- (sort of) pandemic “new normal,” it is more important than ever to maximize time for yourself in order to recharge and live life on a higher level.
Some key concepts I’ve learned that help make it easy:
1. Make This ‘You’ Time Part of Every Day
This is the most important concept to embrace. Whatever your escape may be—even something as simple as following a gratitude practice wherein you write down a great moment that happened in your day before going to bed—engaging in it regularly helps get you into what’s called a “flow” state. This doesn’t have to take up every moment of free time, but it has to be part of a consistent schedule.2. Make a To-do List and Prioritize Tasks
It’s hard to stay in “go” mode all day long, yet vital that you are dialed-in and focused on the pressing tasks at hand. Make a list of the things you need to do and prioritize them by choosing the top three that “must get done today.” By focusing on them, you will be able to move your business forward, achieve a sense of completion, and create a space within which to indulge a little—or get away (mentally or physically). Once these top three are finished, you might also choose to move onto less urgent tasks.
By Bertrand Ngampa
