Have you ever found yourself caught in a never-ending cycle of rescheduling commitments, or repeating the same stressful work day whilst thinking, “This is just temporary, it will get better”?

So many small businesses go through this, so if you’re nodding along you are not alone.

However, I am here to give you a reality check: it’s NOT going to get easier if you continue with the same approach. If nothing changes, nothing changes.

Constantly shuffling your schedule around is more than just a minor inconvenience; it’s a clear indicator that something fundamental in your time management strategy is off.

In fact, I’m going to go as far as saying that constant rescheduling is a sign of:

– Poor boundaries

When you don’t set clear boundaries, you leave yourself open to overcommitment.

– Overcommitting

Too many responsibilities lead to overwhelm for even the most organised person. It’s difficult to manage everything if you’re stretched too thin.

– Ineffective prioritisation

If you’re constantly moving tasks around, it might be that you haven’t successfully identified the priority. Without a clear sense of what needs to come first, everything can seem equally urgent, leading to a chaotic schedule.

The solution isn’t to ignore it or hope it will get better in time; it’s to address your approach.

How we could support you

If we were supporting you, here’s what we would do:

Audit your commitments

We would start with an overview analysis of all your current commitments to identify what’s truly necessary for you to do, and what can be delegated or removed. This will be essential in streamlining your workload.

Say no on your behalf (where appropriate)

It can be hard to say no, so let us do it for you – where appropriate, of course. If you need more balance, saying no more is great place to start.

Prioritise on your behalf

Let us help you prioritise your tasks based on their impact and urgency. When you start to focus on high-priority activities, it means your time is spent on what truly matters.

Manage your time effectively

Implementing time management strategies to optimise your schedule will make a significant difference. We’ll work with you to create a structured plan that allows for deep focus and productive work periods.

Protect your deep focus time without compromise

To make sure you’re in the right environment to get the important work done, you need uninterrupted time for deep work.

We’ll help keep these blocked out in your schedule and ensure they remain free from any calendar conflicts.

We learn how you work best and create support tailored to you and your business. We take into account your personal commitments as well as your business ones. In our opinion, they are just as important as each other.

If you would like to learn more about working with us as your Virtual Executive Assistant, drop me a message and we can chat.

Contact us.