3 Habits To Get Work Done | #26

At this point, I’ve been teaching how to start a creative business and grow it through this newsletter for 6 months. I haven’t touched upon how to actually get work done. These 3 habits/principles allow me to output 5x the work as a creative entrepreneur vs me at my 9-5.

Eliminate Distractions

You need to be able to focus to get work done. Focusing on one task at a time will put you in a state of flow and you’ll be much more productive. If you’re working and your phone is buzzing, email notifications are coming in, or you feel like checking Instagram, you will constantly be reacting to things around you.

I eliminate distractions by:

-Putting my phone in another room

-Turning on do not disturb mode

-Using a website blocker like Freedom.To

-Listening to music on Endel.io

When I eliminate distractions, I’m able to focus on the task at hand and stay in a flow state.

Eliminate The Decisions Making Process While Working

Once you learn how to focus, what are you going to focus on? It’s important to plan out your day the night before with all the tasks you need to get done. Be very specific. Don’t just say “get more photography clients.” Say “email 10 new prospects today” or “test 3 new email templates with leads.”

By having a list of what to do, as soon as you finish a task you can begin working on the next one without needing to think (ie you'll stay in flow).

Energy/Motivation

Once you know how to focus and what to focus on, you need the energy and motivation to actually do it.

For me, I maximize my energy by exercising each day for 30-45 minutes, sleeping well, and eating clean during my first 2 meals. If you want to be unhealthy, save it for dinner because you can afford a crash afterward.

Motivation for me comes down to gratitude. I am extremely fortunate to work on my own business each day. I have running water. I have a loving girlfriend. Shifting the perspective from dreading a task to realizing how good your life actually is can really motivate you to work harder.

More info in this video right here.