A New Year’s Resolution Worth Keeping – STOP Doing “Busy” Work

As entrepreneurs it’s painful when we’re not clear about what we’re doing. To me it feels like I’m floundering. When I’m not clear, and purposeful, I can waste a whole day on the computer doing “stuff” but not really accomplishing anything that matters in the big picture of what I care about.

It’s so easy to spin your wheels doing lots of “busy” work but actually go nowhere, fast.

If you’re not getting important projects done you don’t get your work out to the public that could benefit from it. You’re not getting paid for all that you’re worth. And you don’t feel that great about yourself or your business because you’re stuck instead of moving forward.

As we enter the New Year I encourage you to replace all that busy work with MEANINGFUL work. But you may wonder, “How do I figure out WHICH project(s) will create the best results?”

When I think of “getting it done,” it’s not just getting done the junky, to-do list kind of stuff. We all have piles of stuff to do. Here are some questions that will help you determine whether a particular project should be a priority for you this year.

Ask yourself…

• Will this project generate momentum in my business? (Choose a project that will open up the bottleneck and give your business a real jumpstart. For example, do you need to focus on generating income, list-building, gaining credibility as an expert, etc.?)
   
• Does this project mesh with the vision I have for my business? (Think about the big picture of what you want to accomplish over the next year. Where do you want your business to be and will this project help you get there faster?)
   
• Will this project make a meaningful difference for me and for those I serve? (Don’t be distracted by the bright shiny object – something that sounds fun or that everyone else is doing, but won’t really benefit YOUR business.)
   
• Is this project fun and purpose-filled? (It needs to be something you believe in and you’re excited about or you’ll lose steam before you get it done.)
   
• Is this project big enough? (Choose something that scares you a little bit, and gets you out of your comfort zone.)

When you’ve got a clear vision on the project that will really make a difference you’ll find that you’re more focused and more committed. As a result you serve a lot more people, increase your income and get out there in a bigger way. That is what I experienced – all good things.

I’ve developed a simple 3-step formula that helps me narrow down my ideas so I can focus my time and energy the projects that will create real results. I’d love to share this with you. Grab a copy of  my free report  on How to Choose the Right Project for YOUSo You Can Build Your List, Gain Credibility, Expand Your Platform and Make More Money