Daily Task: 15 minutes
Distribute yesterday’s blog post or Quickcast. Instructions here.
Project Focus: EHR
This week, we’re going to improve the return you get on the time you invest in your business.
Take out a blank sheet of paper.
Draw a vertical line down the middle to create two columns.
At the top of the left column, draw a heart. This will be a list of the tasks you LOVE.
At the top fo the right column, draw a frowny face. This will be a list of the tasks you LOATHE.
You’re going to carry the sheet around with you today. As you progress through your workday, assign every task to either the “LOVE” or “LOATHE” list. Even if you’re indifferent to it, if you don’t LOVE it, assign it to the LOATHE list.
Your goal is to get everything you do on that list.
At 4:30, think through the rest of your week. If there’s a task you normally perform but didn’t have to do it today, add it to the corresponding list.
For example, here’s a LOVE and LOATHE list for a dog groomer:
LOVE List for a Dog Groomer:
- Bathing and Grooming Dogs: Enjoying the process of making dogs look their best by washing, trimming, and styling their fur.
- Interacting with Pets: Loving the time spent with the dogs, giving them attention and affection, and seeing them happy.
- Receiving Positive Feedback: Feeling a sense of accomplishment and joy when clients express satisfaction with their groomed pets.
- Creative Grooming: Experimenting with different styles or patterns to showcase artistic skills and meet clients’ specific requests.
- Building Relationships with Regular Clients: Developing a rapport with both the pets and their owners, enjoying the familiarity and trust that comes with repeat business.
- Maintaining a Clean and Organized Workspace: Taking pride in keeping the grooming area tidy and hygienic, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment.
- Learning New Techniques: Excitement about attending workshops, watching tutorials, or experimenting with new tools and methods to improve grooming skills.
LOATHE List for a Dog Groomer:
Marketing and Social Media: Not enjoying the effort required to promote the business, create content, or engage with clients online.
Cleaning Up After Grooming: Disliking the time spent sweeping fur, washing towels, and disinfecting the area after each grooming session.
Handling Difficult Pets: Feeling stressed or frustrated when dealing with aggressive, anxious, or uncooperative dogs that make grooming challenging.
Managing Bookings and Schedules: Finding it tedious or overwhelming to keep track of appointments, reschedule clients, and manage last-minute cancellations.
Dealing with Difficult Clients: Disliking interactions with clients who are unhappy, rude, or have unrealistic expectations.
Handling Financial Tasks: Feeling drained by tasks like invoicing, tracking payments, or managing budgets that are outside of the grooming skill set.
Routine Maintenance of Equipment: Finding it bothersome to regularly clean, sharpen, or replace grooming tools and equipment.
Further reading: Maximizing Your Return On Time
