Too Busy to Function? Here’s How to Get Stuff Done
If you’re like many business owners I know, you work hard and play hard.
When you’re working, it’s GO, GO, GO all day long—your to-do list never ends, and your calendar is jam-packed. And when you finally get to “play mode,” the last thing you want is for business to creep into your thoughts.
So how do you get stuff done when you’re feeling pulled in a million directions?
Here are three strategies that help my clients stay sane, productive, and ready to relax at the end of the day.
1. Get It Out of Your Head
Thinking about everything you need to do is exhausting. Carrying all your to-dos in your brain takes up valuable mental energy, leaving you drained before you’ve even started.
When you’re constantly juggling tasks in your head, it’s easy to miss things, feel overwhelmed, or lose focus on what’s most important.
The Fix: Download everything in your brain into an online task or project management tool. If that feels overwhelming, the right team can help organize your tasks into a system that works for your business. Assign specific due dates, delegate work to others, and free up your brain for what you do best.
2. Focus on What’s Closest to the Money
When you’re staring at a mountain of tasks, it’s tempting to get stuck in decision paralysis. What should you do first? What’s the most important?
Here’s a simple solution:
Ask yourself, “What’s closest to the money?”
These are the tasks that directly impact your revenue. By focusing on the top three money-related priorities, you ensure that even if the rest of your day goes sideways, you’ve accomplished work that matters.
Pro Tip: You might be surprised to discover that some tasks you thought were urgent aren’t actually that close to the money. Prioritize wisely!
3. Be Relentless with Delegation
Take a look at your to-do list and ask: “Do I really need to be the one doing this?”
If your gut reaction is, “Yes, because I can do it faster/better,” you’re not alone. Many business owners struggle to let go of tasks, especially when it feels easier to just do it yourself.
But here’s the truth: Not delegating is holding you back.
When you try to do everything, you’re not leaving space for the work that truly matters.
The Fix: Delegate relentlessly.
- Identify tasks that don’t require your expertise.
- Trust your team to handle them.
- Partner with a Certified OBM® to figure out what’s worth your time vs. what you can hand off.
Ready to Work Less and Achieve More?
Being too busy isn’t just a time management issue—it’s a leadership challenge. But with the right strategies, team, and systems, you can create the space you need to thrive.
clear your plate and focus on what truly matters, let’s connect. I’d love to help you get to “less busy” and more balanced.
