Main Point: Channeling Energy

  • Sub-point: Finding a way to channel energy from mundane tasks into containment during certain days and times of the week.
  • Sub-point: Business tasks bleeding into everything, especially for business owners working from home.
  • Sub-point: The remedy being simple, but not always easy.
Alicia wants to switch her coaching days from Tuesdays and Wednesdays to Mondays and Tuesdays.
Kristin advises Alicia to declare her availability to her clients and let them adapt to her schedule.
Kristin suggests Alicia schedule specific time chunks for administrative tasks and marketing to contain the leakage of these tasks into her entire week.
  • You can schedule it way in advance.
  • Every profile now has a link where you can book them.
  • You can reach out to people that you worked with in the past?
  • You can go back to the profile.
Creating habit through continuity is important, even with just one 25-minute segment three days a week.
Marketing may require two days a week for strategizing.
Designating a spot for business lists is crucial for intentional organization.
Adapting strategies to work with one's own brain processes is essential for effectiveness.
Having a list for marketing on both computer and phone can prevent feeling overwhelmed when needing to market.
Inspiration behind posts is crucial for better results.
Delegating certain tasks, like writing Facebook posts, can be beneficial.
Starting with delegating tasks that are not enjoyable can help conserve energy.
Lack of likes or comments on a post doesn't mean it's unseen.
To reduce time spent on the phone and scrolling, focus on using technology as a tool rather than being consumed by it.
Implement the Monday and Tuesday schedule, prioritize the email piece, and then schedule the marketing tasks.
Create a monthly list of tasks, prioritize urgent ones with stars, and set specific timelines to avoid last-minute chaos.
Facebook has an energy of its own and can engulf us if we're not careful.
Your energy is meant to just skyrocket; it's who you are.
Business owners often adapt their schedules to accommodate their clients' needs rather than creating a work life that is in response to the business owner's needs.
Creating a business that wraps itself around the client's needs can lead to the loss of freedom that motivated the business owner to start the business in the first place.
Not creating a schedule that works for the business owner can lead to resentment and emotional meltdowns.
Facebook and other social media platforms can make individuals feel not good enough or not popular enough, leading to feelings of not being lovable or worthy.
Chaotic schedules and negative thinking can sap energy and lead to a downward spiral of thoughts.
It's important to call your spirit back from energy drains and not let social media control you.