THE TOP 10 HACKS FOR MULTI-PASSIONATE ENTREPRENEURS TO STAY FOCUSED AND PRODUCTIVE

Being a multi-passionate entrepreneur is both a blessing and a challenge, amiright? You have several interests and passions that fuel you, but at the same time, it can be hard to stay focused and productive with so many things vying for your attention. In today’s post, I’m sharing my top 10 hacks for multi-passionate entrepreneurs to stay focused and productive. Whether you’re a freelancer, blogger, or a small business owner, these tips will help you stay on top of your game and achieve your goals. Now, let’s GO!

Prioritize: As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with tasks. To avoid feeling frazzled, prioritize your daily tasks. Prepare a to-do list the night before that includes your top three priorities for the day. Focus on completing these tasks before moving on to other things. This will keep you on track and reduce the stress of feeling like you’re not getting anything done.(AKA spinning wheel syndrome)

Set Goals: Setting goals is essential for any entrepreneur, and it’s even more critical for someone with multiple passions. Clearly define your long-term goals and break them down into small, achievable steps. Celebrate each milestone you achieve along the way. (my celebration is a nice big cup of coffee!)It’s important to stay excited and motivated, and hitting your goals is a great way to do that.

Use Time-Blocking: Time-blocking is a technique where you block out specific time on your calendar for specific tasks. For example, you might block out 9am-11am for client work and 1pm-2pm for social media. This technique helps you avoid distractions and focus on one task at a time.(Don’t forget, when time-blocking, turn off all dings, and notifiers. You don’t need to have your focus crushed by Aunt Nancy’s dinner pic, ya know?)

Delegate: If you’re bogged down with admin work or things that don’t require your specific skillset, delegate. Outsource tasks like social media management, bookkeeping, or website maintenance. It might seem expensive, but the time you save will outweigh the costs. (real talk, and I have a list of go to people that don’t charge a ton if you want to email me at [email protected])

Take Breaks: Taking breaks is critical for productivity. It’s easy to get caught up in work and forget to take care of yourself. Take breaks throughout the day to stretch, have a snack, or even meditate. A refreshed mind is a productive one.

Limit Distractions: Multi-passionate entrepreneurs have a lot of interests, and it can be tempting to work on several things at once. However, multitasking can be counterproductive. Again, limit distractions by turning off your phone notifications, closing tabs on your browser, or even using apps that block distracting websites.

Use a Project Management Tool: A project management tool like Asana or Trello can help you manage multiple projects at once. These tools allow you to break each project down into smaller tasks, assign deadlines, and track progress. It’s an excellent way to keep on top of everything and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Get Enough Sleep: Sleep is essential for productivity, but it’s easy to sacrifice it for work. Make sleep a priority and aim for 7-8 hours per night. (Yes, I’m lookin’ at you.) You’ll be more alert, focused, and productive during the day.

Find an Accountability Partner: Find someone who understands the challenges you face as a multi-passionate entrepreneur and can hold you accountable for reaching your goals. An accountability partner can provide support, encouragement, and an objective perspective.(If you don’t have one, I have a group with 10k+ of them that would love to support you. You can hop into that here )

Embrace Flexibility: Finally, embrace flexibility. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, you may need to shift your focus between projects depending on what’s most urgent or pressing. Be open to change, and don’t be too hard on yourself if your plans change. (probably the most important one for the long haul!)

Being a multi-passionate entrepreneur can be challenging, but with the right hacks and mindset, it’s possible to stay focused and productive. Prioritizing, setting goals, time-blocking, delegating, taking breaks, limiting distractions, project management, getting enough sleep, finding an accountability partner, and embracing flexibility are all great ways to achieve success. Remember, focus on progress, not perfection, and celebrate each small win along the way. Good luck!

The Unavoidable Business Cycle No One Seems To Address…And How To Get Through It

The Unavoidable Business Cycle No One Seems To Address…And How To Get Through It

OK, we’re gonna get VERY real here, so buckle up, Betty…at first, it will freak you out, but don’t stop reading because the hope comes after the freak out, I promise!

One of two things happens when you start your business. (FYI, this doesn’t include affiliate marketing income streams, because they aren’t “your” business so to speak) But, if you’re starting a business like a product or service you are actually selling, or even network marketing…they both are going to go through this cycle. Of the two things that will happen, one is that you CRUSH IT as you start out, and then it dries up and you start hearing crickets…..or the second thing, is that you hear crickets from the get go, lol. OK, this is what we need to address. This. Right. Here.

I’ve been in business for a long time, and I’m WELL AWARE this is a natural cycle, and legit happens to everyone, whether they choose to admit it or not. (que dude bro sitting on the front of a rented Ferrari telling you you’re going to make 7 figures tomorrow if only you just buy his $10k coaching…🤣 lol, I’m sorry, I love calling those guys out.)

Now, here’s what you need to KNOW about that cycle.

It looks like this:

IF you are working a method or a system that is proven with results, you will be successful if you keep going through that “valley of despair”.

Here’s how real-life business goes.

Open the doors, let people know about what you are doing…and get CRAZY amazing response…all the people want what you’re offering. Or, no one wants to be the first one to try your new thing. Real talk, this is it.

THEN, regardless of what the initial 30 days was like, you will go into a “slump”. This is what I call the “valley of despair”. This is where you start to question everything. You start to think, oh, it was a fluke, or nobody cares, why am I even doing this?

Then, you move into “this is just another thing that doesn’t work”…

This may work for other people, but not for me.

I’m just not cut out for this. People don’t want to buy anything from me.

OK, so that’s the pity party… NOW, let’s talk REALITY, shall we?

IT. ALWAYS. HAPPENS. TO. EVERYONE.

No matter who you are, what your background is, or how much you know (or don’t know)…

EVERYONE.

The difference between the people that end up “overnight successes” (which is really years in the making for most…for me, it was 6 years) , and the ones that never make it, is the successes kept going. Even when it appeared nothing was working, they focused on their goal.

So, the little secret is this…

IF you continue to work your strategy (if it’s proven to get results), and you keep your eye on the goal…

Your CONSISTENCY that comes from that will build TRUST with your audience, and THEN….

You will hit the point where the slope starts going UP!

And when it starts going up, it will continue and continue and continue (unless you do something awful, but just don’t do that, k?)…

I know this for a fact.

Basically, here are the cliff notes on why that happens.

People want to make sure you’re serious. That you’re the real deal. That they can TRUST you.

That isn’t earned immediately.

The first people to buy or join you are the ones that would do anything with you…

Then we start making our way out into people that know us less and less….we need to EARN their TRUST.

That comes with consistency.

Consistency in social media.

Consistency in content creation.

Really, just consistency in showing up.

PROVE you are HERE for THEM.

That’s it.

If you’re not sure you’re working a proven strategy, I share my own blueprint and how to do what I have done in my own business, and it’s proven to work for countless other people in HBR, so if you want to check that out, just shoot me a message at @Livinthedreamwithmartha  that says “let’s go” or something like that, so I know what you’re wanting to talk about :).

So, to recap.

The beginning is hard.

Use a proven strategy.

And stick with it.

Even when it feels scary and dark.

Your people are watching and waiting.

And one day, it all works out because you’ve given them enough to believe you can actually help them.

Period.

How’s that for a real talk fairytale ending!?

See you next time!

xo Martha