We know it’s important to keep learning and growing both as individuals and in our business related knowledge.

But how in the world are we supposed to fit time for that into an already too busy day?

The trick I use most often is “Smart Multitasking.”  Yes, in general, multitasking isn’t a good idea.  But in some situations it’s brilliant!

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Do you spend a bit too much time on Twitter (no, not me!)?  Facebook? Reading the news?  If you find it challenging to stay focused when you’re online, try this Firefox add-on to help remind you which sites you shouldn’t be at:

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4476

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I shared a few weeks ago how much I accomplished while I was away for the weekend at Attract Clients Like Crazy and how I got it done quickly. I thought I’d also share what works for me at home. If you’re familiar with me, you know that in addition to juggling a couple of businesses, I homeschool my three kids (K, 2nd, 4th) and take care of our home. I’ll admit though, a maid is on my list of things to check into soon. But really, I think being as busy as I am helps me to stay on track and not waste time (most days). Here are some tips for getting things done in “regular life” as opposed to a weekend away.

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Feeling overwhelmed?  Too much to do and not enough time to get it all done?  There is an answer!

It’s not uncommon to see large companies moving many jobs overseas in an effort to save money. They call it outsourcing. As a solopreneur who works from home, you can outsource, too!

As your business grows, you might very well find that you need help. Even when you are highly organized, there seems to be more and more work to get done. Instead of encroaching on family time, find a way to get all of your tasks handled without boarding the train to Looneyville.

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Two weeks ago I posted about email overwhelm and how to overcome it.

Got a couple of emails wondering how I setup and use templates so I thought I’d share that info.

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Are you drowning in email? Got dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of messages in your inbox waiting for you to sort through and respond to them? Do you feel overwhelmed just thinking about clicking the “check mail” button? Don’t panic! You can overcome that flood of email!

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Do you have support? You’ll notice many super heroes have sidekicks. No one thinks of Batman as less than a hero when when Robin helps out or Alfred takes care of his mansion. It’s okay to get help from a spouse, friend, coach, virtual assistant, maid, children, mother’s helper or all of the above plus more.

Here are some ways you can get support and help to save you time. Be creative and you’ll find that support can make your life easier without being expensive.

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