7 Top Tips for Managing your Energy

28 Nov

Written By Alison Matthews VirtuAli Admin Solutions

At this time of year, it's all too easy to get caught up in a whirlwind that EVERYTHING has to be completed by 31st December, isn't it?

That you have to complete your VAT/TAX return, launch a new service/product, write that book you have in, have a festive catch-up with every business and personal contact you have ever had…

Sound familiar?

Here are some 7 tips on how to conserve your energy at a time of year when normally our bodies are trying to slow down.

1. HIT THE PAUSE button every now and again so you don't end up being like a big angry bear that's been rudely awoken out of hibernation!

2. PLAN YOUR MEALS - Naturally, our bodies want to consume more energy during colder periods, so plan meals that give you maximum slow-releasing nutrition and provide comfort, but in a healthy way. I recently recorded a podcast session about this with Catherine from CATHERINE MARTIN @Women Gone Strong all about meal planning! You can listen to the podcast.

Alison Matthews speaking to Catherine Martin on her podcast — Women Gone Strong - Lets Take Back Control podcast

Episode with Alison Matthews-
Being Organized Is Being In Control

3. ELIMINATE NON-ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES THAT DRAIN YOU

4. SET UP AUTOMATIONS - So that you are spending less time in front of the screen.

For example, when people sign up to our newsletter, they receive 2 or 3 automated emails.
When you have a repetitive task that you have an email template set up in your Microsoft or google email adding someone new
Set up an autoresponder saying 'I'll get back to you soon response' on your Facebook messenger/WhatsApp business account with links to frequently asked questions

5. ORGANISE CATCH UPS IN THE NEW YEAR - Catch up with people in January and February when life is less hectic! You’re also supporting the hospitality industry when they’re generally quieter.

6. PLAN TIME OUT - Take time for tasks that re-energise you over the festive period. For me it’s book reading, visiting art galleries and hill walking!

7. DON'T FEEL GUILTY - It’s okay to press pause, set boundaries and simply say ‘no’ to make time for what is a priority for you!

If you want to learn more tips about time management, sign up to be the first to be notified about my newly released time management course which comes in 4 easy to follow short modules!

Alison

alison@virtuali.uk