I wrote a rather lengthy article on this topic last year and

thought having these tips handy so it fits on one page might come

in handy for many of you! Remember, it takes about three weeks to

form a habit, so start with one of the following strategies

diligently, then watch your productivity soar!

1. Manage your energy: This is a biggie! Pay close attention to

what fuels and diminishes your physical, spiritual, mental, and

emotional energy. For example: for fueling energy, exercise,

meditation, reading, and conversing with inspiring, positive

people does it for me!

2. Collaborate with others: I know you've heard the cliche, "Two

heads are better than one", but have you heard the phrase 1+1=3?

Imagine the power of combined creative energy producing something

wonderful! Think co-opitition rather than competition.

3. Pay attention to your body rhythms: Your productivity levels

tend to increase at a slower rate over time. If you work best

during the day (or night!), capitalize on that and rest when your

body tells you it's time to rest!

4. Use your strengths and farm out the rest: The art of delegation

is not something to take lightly. You're not necessarily saving

money (and definitely not saving time) doing it all yourself. Focus

on what you do best (especially if you like to do it!).

5. Recognize the cycle of chaos and order and use it to your

advantage: Creativity is generally a messy process. Go with it.

What comes out on the other end is often better than you ever

imagined!

6. Use a balance of your natural personality plus a stretch goal in

order to grow : Do you have the "goal-oriented with optimistic 'to-

do' lists" personality; the "naturally schedule-oriented, planning

your days to the minute detail" personality; or the "hate routine

and fly by the seat of your pants, and maybe even thrive on it"

personality? Does your personality help or hinder you? Go outside

your comfort zone and try on others and see what happens!

7. Practice daily self-awareness: The Journal is King (or Queen)

for this, in my not so humble opinion. Don't edit yourself when you

write either. Moods, accomplishments, open loops, creative ideas,

and then some are all fair game.

8. Make sure you schedule "you" time every day: Yep. Down time is

productive time (read The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and

Tony Schwartz to see what I mean!). I promise you'll be more

productive after taking that break and doing something you love!

9. Employ some of the traditional 'time management' tips: Tracking

your activities, documenting your distractions, and prioritizing

according to what's most important are just a few of many tips.

10. Create passive income: So many options--real estate, creating

digital products (I can help you with that!), affiliate marketing,

network marketing... What, among those choices, lights you up the

most?

Remember that you don't have to try all of these strategies at

once! But again, I encourage you to start with one and watch how it

will change your life!