Routine
This is just as important for business owners as it is for children
Getting back into the routine after a break is the quickest way for your mind and body to adjust from chill out mode.
For me, it means having a morning routine that gets me energised and excited for the day ahead. During August, when there is less time pressure, I tend to put my alarms on silent and wake up more leisurely. But when schools are back, so is my 6am alarm as I love to do a little exercise or journal before the preparations for school commence.
Review
Assessing where you are is key to know your next steps
Look through your activities before taking the break and assess where in the launch process you are. Is it clear what has already been done, what you made a start on and what is yet to be started?
Outline all of the tasks that are yet to be completed and prioritise them.
Planning
Unless you have done this before taking a break and you have a clear plan to follow, this may take a little longer to do.
However, even if you encounter resistance to planning (because it’s too difficult to know where to even begin with it) – it is a worthwhile task. It is sure to save you time and stress further down the line. Trust me!
So you know that long list of things on your to do list?
Now is the time to prioritise them in order of importance to your launch and your business.
Think about your top 3 goals for the remainder of the year and nail the top 3 tasks that will get you closer to those goals. Then select which of the tasks from your to do list will be an added bonus when completed.
And if you are anything like me, adding a deadline always helps with extra encouragement.
Action
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