Helping business owners, freelancers & other self-employed creatives succeed… and have fun doing it. It can be overwhelming at times, but there’s nothing like the privilege of working for yourself – making your own rules, owning your time, and trusting your instincts to make the right decisions. With short episodes that get straight to the point, this podcast is about the common issues we face in business, along with solutions that work for other creatives like you. Aardvark Girl is a producer, project manager & business specialist with 20+ years of experience managing companies & helping people in creative industries. She helps you get a handle on the business side of things so you can focus on your talent. Let's get to work!
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Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
“What is the biggest struggle you face while running your business?” When I asked my self-employed creative friends, the most common answer was time management.
In this episode, I share 10 tips for time management (plus two bonus tips at the end). We all feel like we don't have enough time sometimes, but sometimes it's just a matter of knowing where our time is going, where we want it to go, and finding ways to keep ourselves productive.
00:31 Time Tracking
01:29 To Do Lists
02:11 Set Deadlines
02:45 Peak Scheduling
03:47 Remove Distractions
04:20 Time Blocking
06:55 Do it Now
07:19 Put Your Phone Away
08:02 Alarms & Reminders
08:54 Templates
09:18 Take Breaks
09:47 Say No
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