I bet right now you have a ton of things on your to-do-list.  Am I right?  As women business owners it is so important to get a handle on your list and to focus your time and attention on what matters most.

But often I hear my clients complain that they just can’t get focused.  Well, I used to have this same problem until I learned some easy steps that I could take to help me hone in on what needs my attention and time and what doesn’t.  Follow these 3 simple and easy tips to get a handle on your to-do list!

1. Choose Your Priorities Wisely

The reality is successful business owners never get their entire to-do lists done; and neither will you.  As an entrepreneur it is crucial to focus your time and attention on the few activities that will move your business forward the fastest and easiest way possible.  This means only focusing your time and attention on what matters most.  If you are wondering what those activities should be I can tell you it doesn’t include sending invoices or posting your newsletter.  It does include:  marketing your business according to the marketing activities that you have committed to doing; growing your list; and creating new and innovative service offerings to your growing client base.  Anything else on your to-do list is just a pesky distraction that will take you off track!

2. Ask Positive Questions

One of the first things that I learned when I implemented this system was to NEVER ask myself  “How will I get everything done?”  This is such a draining and exhausting question filled with anxiety and dread. Instead try asking yourself innovative and fresh questions that will spark ideas and keep you upbeat and positive.  Remember you are only focusing on tasks that have to do with marketing, list building and product/service development so focus your questions on those topics.  You might try asking yourself “Who could I partner with to grow my list faster?”  This question helps you to start thinking about who you could create a joint venture or alliance with.  By asking the right questions you move from dread to excitement.

3. You Are In Charge

I have written before about the importance of taking care of you first.  So if you find yourself constantly taking care of other peoples’ needs and request then you’re putting yourself last when you should be first.  Many women entrepreneurs fall into the mistaken belief that once you take care of others you can then focus your attention back to yourself.  The problem with that type of thinking is it never happens.  You end up feeling drained and overwhelmed and then never find the time or energy to take care of your business.  So remember, you are in charge of what your day will be like. If you are distracted by others it is because you have put their needs above your own and you are the only one to blame for that.  The more you honor your time and the vision of your business the more you are living your phenomenal dream.  Stay focused on YOUR priorities!

The most successful entrepreneurs became successful by focusing their time on what matters most, not on just what got their attention!  Follow these three simple tips and you will be amazed at how much you can get done with less effort than you’ve ever spent.