Time is Precious

I've discussed time management (and boundaries) here a few times, but I think it's time for a reminder! ⏰️

Time is soooooo precious! (Too many "o"s? I don't think so!!)

You can't get your time back once you've spent it on something (obvi) and I encourage planning to almost everyone that I come across.

With clients, I prep our work and time together with a clear timeline, deadlines for answers / edits / payments / etc. This gives them a preview of what's needed and helps them manage their time better too!

With my own life / business, I roughly sketch out the coming month or two (so I can maintain a realistic workload), then get down to the nitty-gritty specifics with my weekly and daily to-dos.

I'm pretty old school with managing my time – I love to handwrite lists and see them looking up at me. I do use Google calendar, Asana and a few other apps, but mostly handwrite my to-dos, ideas, client work (at least sketches) and so much more.

Time management is also a super useful tool to:
■ figure out your worth (whether hourly or per project)
□ realistically plan your days
■ a way to choose to outsource or do something yourself

How about you? Is there a method to your time management madness?? Do tell!

xo
~Rachel