More by doing less? Sounds like a scam right? Read till the end while we show you that it’s possible! 

You’ve probably heard the saying “work smart, not hard”, it’s very much possible. While we can’t be oblivious to the fact that you still need to put in some WORK if you want to see results, there’s smart ways to do that so you can get some time to do the things you enjoy outside of work. 

Here are 5 things you can do to make your life easier:

(1) Outsource/delegate

This will depend on the type of business you’re running, and even the level your business is at. For smaller businesses, this could be a bit of a financial scratch (although it doesn’t always have to be). There’s this temptation to want to do everything all yourself, especiall if you started working as a solo entrepreneur for a good period of time and you feel like “no one can do it like I do” actually, that’s the whole point.  

We can’t, and should not romancize overworking, you also need time to yourslef to fill your own cup so you can contunue giving your best. If you cannot afford salaries yet, build partnerships or explore service exchange agreements with other compamies/individuals. 

(2) Automate tasks

Automating manual tasks is a smart business move. You can automate bookkeeping systems, accounting, marketing, social listening, and so forth. You don’t have to do every task manjually, what you cannormalize though is double checking. The world has evolved, technology has evolved, so many things have… So, move with the times too!

(3) Digitize things/processes 

This adds on, and speaks to what we have mentioned above. The world is moving to digitalization, we’ve seen this in many instances. You don;t have to drive long distances to meet clients, you don’t always have to physically meet up with your team, especially if you practice the culture of working from home. You can use platforms like Microfoft teams, and Trello to get things done. 

(4) Batch tasks

Doing this will save you a lot of time. Content creators and Marketers mostly do this. Batching means grouping them in accordance, and complete them altogether. For example, a content creator or influencer might take pictures of different outfits in one day, and post them on different days. This means they don’t have to do their make juo everyday, arrange their setup for taking pictures, or go to those different spots everyday to take pictures. All this can be done in a few hours.

Social media managers do this too when they write and create a week/a month’s worth work in a day, schedule it and automate it to get posted on different days, leaving them with only the task of engaging with people as they do they same. 

(5) Cut off scream time during working hour

There is nothing that will waste your time like social media ever will. It is fun and made to br addictive. All these apps are fighting for your attention, and so they will do anything to keep you in the app.They know what you like to consume and enjoy, and so they will bring it to you. While you watch one interesting video, they are preparing to show another interesting one that will keep you glued to your screen and on the app longer than you have anticipated. So, set time for things like these. 

That’s it from us today, let us know in the comments if you have additional tips you can add.