“The simple act of paying positive attention to people has a great deal to do with productivity.” -Tom Peters
Most all people want to be more productive with their time, so they can accomplish their goals.
You are probably one of those people. But you don’t want that productivity to come at the expense of interpersonal relationships. Relationships are the reason you work so hard. You want to provide for your family, have fun with your friends, make memories. But you can’t do that if you are working all the time. So how do you find the balance?
It’s a very simple concept of putting what matters most to you first. For most of us, that is relationships. When a diligent effort is made to focus on the relationships in your life, you can learn how to better manage your time when it comes to achieving your goals. It can be as simple as applying the same skills you use to grow your business to your relationships.
- Schedule in the time: You don’t hesitate to schedule time for a business meeting or to accomplish a certain task. Make a similar effort to schedule time for relationships, instead of trying to just squeeze in time when you can. Avoid distractions and business during that time just as you would focus on the task at hand during a meeting. The time you spend will become more meaningful to you, and you will learn to use your time more wisely.
- Pay attention to the details: In business it’s the details that can get you. You read the fine print because you don’t want surprises later. It’s the same mentality with relationships: Pay attention to important dates, anniversaries and milestones so you aren’t surprised when they come up. Set up simple email reminders to keep on track and let SendOutCards help you commemorate important milestones in your loved ones’ lives!
- Always be on the lookout for something to improve: You want your business to grow, and so you spend a significant amount of time learning, studying and looking for ways to improve functions in your business. Apply this thought process to your relationships. Pay attention to the people who matter in your life, explore their interests with them and be willing to learn and try new things!
As you apply the same skills you’ve learned to build your business to your relationships, you will find that your relationships and business can grow together. It may be a struggle, but it’s a struggle that it is worth it.
Much Success! Have an outstanding day!!
Sara