We all have areas in which we can improve, so why not borrow a few habits from highly successful entrepreneurs when possible? Researchers have found that successful people have certain routines or habits they carry out daily that help to make them successful. Check out these seven habits to see which ones you’re already doing and which you might seek to imitate!

Read Every Day

From helping improve your memory and analytical skills to reducing stress and expanding your knowledge, taking time to read every day offers a wide range of benefits that help us on the path to success. Whether it’s the classic American novel or industry-specific publications, reading for as little as 15 minutes a day has far-reaching benefits.

Plan Your Communications

How often throughout the day do you check your email or social media accounts? If you’re like most people, you check or reply each time you hear a ding or a buzz. The problem is, those interruptions keep you from finishing what’s most important. The habit of successful people is to have particular times to respond to non-urgent communications, such as in the morning, for an hour in the afternoon or before bed.

Schedule, Don’t List

When you have something specific to accomplish, such as returning a call, writing it down is a good idea. However, putting it on a to-do list is not as helpful as you think. The better choice of successful people is to schedule that return phone call on your calendar for a specific time and date. Then, it won’t be brushed to the wayside in favor of something else. It becomes a commitment.

Let Go of Control

Many people who’ve worked just about any kind of job have encountered micro-managers: those who not only give an assignment but also provide specific instructions on how to do the job and then supervise — and slow down — your work. Micro-management leads to wasted time and energy, so be sure to remember your past work experience as an entrepreneur. Giving up control over details will free you to go on to the next thing with vim and vigor. That’s why successful people don’t micro-manage.

Deal With It

When a document comes to you for your signature or for your review, taking care of it in the moment saves you future time. That’s why successful people have the habit of dealing with important things right away. They know that time is a commodity that can’t be replaced, so they create time in the future by dealing with the key items first.

Do It Again

Successful people have routines, especially related to how they start their day. Why? Because when you know what to expect, you’re free of anxiety, which is a time-waster. Also, having a morning routine sets you up for success by eliminating anything that would throw you off course and give you an excuse for getting up on the wrong side of the bed.

Keep Your Values

Among the many activities and events that successful people plan, they don’t forget their values and incorporate more than simply business impact into what’s most important to them. That’s why successful people plan according to their values, making sure that each bucket – e.g., business, family, lifestyle – is given focus and attention each week.

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Running a business and ensuring its success takes hard work and dedication, which can mean long nights at the office and grueling work schedules in order to make sure everything is running smoothly. But part of taking care of your business means taking care of yourself as well and maintaining your physical and mental health can play an important role in the success of your business, which is why self-care is so important. From advice on how to better manage stress to making time for yourself, here are five effective ways CEOs practice self-care.

Unplug from Electronic Devices

Staying connected with your business means long periods of time in front of a computer screen or mobile device constantly sending emails and texts to make sure nothing disrupts your business. But constantly checking your inbox can be stressful and draining, leaving you burned out and unproductive. Giving yourself time away from electronic devices allows you to unwind, refocus and concentrate on what needs to be done.

Learn to Say No

This simple two letter word can help you better manage your time and workload. Saying yes to every request can leave you burdened with a heavy, unmanageable workload. Realizing that it’s ok to say no every now and then reduces stress and lets you focus on the task at hand.

Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle

Taking care of your physical and emotional well-being can be just as important in running your business as the work you put into managing day to day operations. Bad or unhealthy habits may be hard to break, but a poor diet and lack of sleep can eventually take a toll on your health and have a negative effect on your work. Getting the right amount of sleep, exercising and eating well help keep your mind sharp and maintain your energy so you can be productive.

Set Time Aside for Yourself

Stepping away from work and taking time to unwind is a great way to reduce stress, allowing you to recharge and refocus. Whether it’s enjoying a hobby, taking time to meditate, or enjoying a good book. However you choose to enjoy time for yourself, relaxing is an important part of practicing self-care.

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help

You may feel the need to do everything yourself, but taking on too much responsibility can burn you out and have a negative impact on your productivity. But successful companies are often a team effort so don’t be afraid to ask for advice from trusted colleagues or for help seeing projects through.

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Between juggling meetings and managing all your tasks do you find it difficult to find time to get down to work? Do you feel overwhelmed by your ever-increasing to-do list? Increasing your productivity would make things easier but where do you start? Finding time to research the most effective strategies and tips for becoming more productive doesn’t have to be penciled into your planner and is easier than you think. These five easy ways to improve your productivity can be implemented in no time so you can improve your workflow and take the stress out of your workday.

Plan Your Work Day

You may think to yourself “I already make a to-do list” but a list of daily tasks is different than planning out your day. It can be done easily first thing early in the morning, planning your day involves scheduling daily goals and creating a timetable for completing them. By setting aside a specific time each day to focus on specific projects and tasks you’ll find your productivity increasing.

Stop Multitasking

While multitasking may seem like the only way to get everything done, it can actually hurt our productivity and can even be bad for our health. Rather than try and get everything done at once, focusing on one task at a time can greatly increase our ability to complete projects and other work. Prioritizing and organizing your work helps you stick to your timetable and meet your deadlines.

Follow the “Two-Minute Rule“

Believe it or not but small windows of time at work can be an optimal time to get work done. The “two-minute rule” helps you increase your efficiency by taking advantage of this time on a simple principle – if the task is something you know you can get done in two minutes or less, do it immediately. Not only will it be one less thing on your to-do list, but it takes less time than having to revisit it later.

Breakdown Big Projects

It’s easy to get stressed out thinking about taking on big projects, but breaking them down into smaller easily managed tasks can help you take them on without feeling overwhelmed. By approaching these large projects one piece at a time allows you to take more control over your workload and feel more productive.

Take Breaks

Working harder may seem like the solution to tackling your workload, but taking regular breaks will actually help you increase your productivity. Whether it’s a quick stroll around the office or stepping out for a cup of coffee, a break away from your work can help you focus and improve concentration.

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Classic American poet and author Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote that we should seek to imitate people better than ourselves. Since we all have areas in which we can improve, that’s not bad advice, especially if we seek to imitate successful people. In fact, researchers have found that successful people have certain routines or habits they carry out daily that help to make them successful. Check out these six habits to see which ones you’re already doing and which ones you might seek to imitate!

Schedule, Don’t List

When you have something specific to accomplish, such as returning a call, writing it down is a good idea. However, putting it on a to-do list is not as helpful as you think. The better choice of successful people is to schedule that return phone call on your calendar for a specific time and date. Then, it won’t be brushed to the wayside in favor of something else. It becomes a commitment.

Plan Your Communications

How often throughout the day do you check your email or social media accounts? If you’re like most people, you check or reply each time you hear a ding or a buzz. The problem is, those interruptions keep you from finishing what’s most important. The habit of successful people is to have a particular time to read and respond to communications, such as in the morning or before bed. 

Let Go of Control

Many people who’ve worked just about any kind of job have encountered micro-managers: those who not only give an assignment but also provide specific instructions on how to do the job and then supervise — and slow down — your work. Micro-management leads to wasted time and energy. However, giving up control over details will free you to go on to the next thing with vim and vigor. That’s why successful people don’t micro-manage.

Deal With It

When a document comes to you for your signature or for your review, taking care of it at the moment saves you future time. That’s why successful people have the habit of dealing with important things right away. They know that time is a commodity that can’t be replaced, so they create time in the future by dealing with the key items first.

Do It Again

Successful people have routines, especially related to how they start their day. Why? Because when you know what to expect, you’re free of anxiety, which is a time-waster. Also, having a morning routine sets you up for success by eliminating anything that would throw you off course and give you an excuse for getting up on the wrong side of the bed.

Keep Your Values

Among the many activities and events that successful people plan, they don’t forget their values or what’s most important to them. That’s why successful people plan according to their values, making what’s most important the highest priority each day.

What’s most important to you? If it’s being successful, you can count on the experts at Donohoo Accounting to support your success. We’ll keep your personal and business finances on track just as we have for other successful people during the past 20 years. Call us today for a free consultation at 513-528-3982.

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