Want More Hours in the Day? Try Time Blocking.




Managing your time effectively is crucial for staying organized and reducing stress, particularly when balancing work and family life. One simple and powerful way to do this is by using time blocking.

What is Time Blocking?
Time blocking is the practice of setting aside a specific chunk of time on your calendar to focus on a single task. Instead of trying to juggle everything at once, dedicate focused time to essential activities, such as reconciling your financial records.

Why Time Block for Financials?
Reconciling your financials can easily fall to the bottom of your to-do list. However, leaving it undone can cause mistakes, missed payments, or tax season headaches. Blocking out time ensures it gets the attention it deserves without feeling rushed.

How to Time Block for Reconciling Financials:

  1. Pick a Regular Time: Select a specific day and time each week or month to dedicate to working on your books. For example, every Friday at 2 PM.

  2. Set a Timer: Give yourself a specific period, such as 30 or 60 minutes, to focus solely on financial tasks.

  3. Eliminate Distractions: Turn off your phone notifications, close unnecessary tabs, and focus entirely during this time.

  4. Prepare Ahead: Gather bank statements, receipts, and reports before you start to save time.

  5. Stick to It: Treat this block as a necessary appointment—you wouldn’t skip a meeting with your boss, so don’t skip this meeting with yourself!

A Helpful Resource:
If you want to go even deeper into managing your time and balancing work and family, I highly recommend the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey. It offers practical tips for prioritizing what matters most and creating routines that help you succeed both at work and at home.

Final Thought:
By consistently blocking time for reconciling your financials, you’ll feel more confident, stay more organized, and free up mental space to focus on growing your business—and spending quality time with the people you love most.

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