With so much going on in salon it’s easy to become overwhelmed, and that can often lead to procrastination, becoming a self-fulfilling cycle that makes the situation worse. Business consultant Phil Jackson from Build Your Salon is here to tackle this situation, which often arises from being distracted, having vague goals or excuses not to do something. Read on and become that much more efficient.
“Eliminate distractions, switch off your notifications and find the best time of day to focus on your work. Rekindle the passion for the task by reconnecting with the reason behind it. Getting more organised can help with procrastination too. Schedule your tasks and break them down into smaller chunks,” Phil advised.
Phil also highlights that dealing with being overwhelmed, stressed or anxious is tailored for each person, as everyone experiences these feelings differently. Learning how to manage our own stresses can be pivotal not just to our productivity, but also our mental health.
“So many of us are over critical. The way we repeatedly speak to ourselves, in our heads is beyond anything we would dare say to someone else. Yet this continual chipping away of your own self-esteem has long-term effects. In fact, it can be devastating if you are feeling overwhelmed,” Phil said.
“The better approach is to increase the time and effort you put into self-care to reduce your anxiety. Take out your journal and try to identify what is at the root of those feelings of fear. Break overwhelming tasks down into tiny chunks. Celebrate each time you make progress. Delegate as much as you can to your team, to outsourcers, even to your children! Most importantly, be kind to yourself.”
Be kind to yourself – we’ll leave you with that always essential lesson of the day.
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