The "What I'm Not Doing in 2019" List
It's that time of year where we start thinking about 2019 and what we want to accomplish during the 365 days that make up 2019. But before you get to that, start with the "What I'm NOT Doing in 2019" list.
Why, you ask? Try this 10 minute exercise and you'll see why this could be the breakthrough to your productivity and happiness in 2019.
The 4 Steps to Creating a Better 2010
Take 2 minutes and brainstorm all of the things you do for your job...tasks, responsibilities, etc. Write down everything and don't filter, only you see the list. Include everything you can possibly think of.
Review the list and circle the 5-7 items that you absolutely LOVE doing with your job and that YOU are the only one who can really do them. (Get real about this too. Most tasks can be done by others so focus on your unique abilities for your job and highlight those here.) These are your 5-7 unique things that you were hired to do and you love doing them and you are the ONLY one who can do them.
Next, put a star next to the items that you can delegate, outsource or have someone with other strengths do for you. (This is part of the what you are NOT doing list)
Finally, cross off your list those tasks and items that you really either dislike or are simply not in your skill set. (This is core of the what you are NOT doing list)
Your Q1 Action Plan
If you really want 2019 to be a transformational year for you, try this approach.
ACTION #1: Spend 60% of your time in January & February delegating/outsourcing all of the items in #4 above. Once those are delegated/outsourced move to the next step.
ACTION #2: Spend 50% of your time in February & March transitioning items from #3 above. Once those are delegated/outsourced move to the next step.
ACTION #3: Spend one day in March (typically in the 3rd week) completely away from the office and away from all distractions to plan your activities for Q2 of 2019 focusing on nothing but your strengths identified in step #2 above.
Watch for more posts on this Q2 planning session and how to make 2019 enormously successful for you and your executive team!
t's that time of year where we start thinking about 2019 and what we want to accomplish during the 365 days that make up 2019. But before you get to that, start with the "What I'm NOT Doing in 2019" list.
Why, you ask? Try this 10 minute exercise and you'll see why this could be the breakthrough to your productivity and happiness in 2019.
The 4 Steps to Creating a Better 2019
Take 2 minutes and brainstorm all of the things you do for your job...tasks, responsibilities, etc. Write down everything and don't filter, only you see the list. Include everything you can possibly think of.
Review the list and circle the 5-7 items that you absolutely LOVE doing with your job and that YOU are the only one who can really do them. (Get real about this too. Most tasks can be done by others so focus on your unique abilities for your job and highlight those here.) These are your 5-7 unique things that you were hired to do and you love doing them and you are the ONLY one who can do them.
Next, put a star next to the items that you can delegate, outsource or have someone with other strengths do for you. (This is part of the what you are NOT doing list)
Finally, cross off your list those tasks and items that you really either dislike or are simply not in your skill set. (This is core of the what you are NOT doing list)
Your Q1 Action Plan
If you really want 2019 to be a transformational year for you, try this approach.
ACTION #1: Spend 60% of your time in January & February delegating/outsourcing all of the items in #4 above. Once those are delegated/outsourced move to the next step.
ACTION #2: Spend 50% of your time in February & March transitioning items from #3 above. Once those are delegated/outsourced move to the next step.
ACTION #3: Spend one day in March (typically in the 3rd week) completely away from the office and away from all distractions to plan your activities for Q2 of 2019 focusing on nothing but your strengths identified in step #2 above.
Watch for more posts on this Q2 planning session and how to make 2019 enormously successful for you and your executive team!