Episode 15: How to Reduce Stress and Manage Your Time Better as an Entrepreneur

In this episode — aimed squarely at entrepreneurs, freelancers, and bloggers — Kitty and I attempt to answer questions like:

• What do you do when you’re an entrepreneur who has to handle many different tasks?
• How do you decide what to focus on, when you have so many things that you just can’t everything else?
• How do you manage mental, physical, and emotional resources?
• What happens to your brainpower, your energy, your focus, and balance during the day?

And, most importantly, as a blogger, freelancer, or solopreneur, how the heck do you manage your time better to reduce your stress and get it all done???

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Episode Sponsor

This episode is sponsored by WordPress Building Blocks (that’s my other business). We’re offering a new live coaching program called How to Create a Powerful WordPress Site You Can Easily Manage Yourself — Even if You’re a Beginner.

It’s designed for DIY-types who want to create their own WordPress sites. It includes live teaching sessions, a group forum, and printed materials. In other words, it’s pretty darn comprehensive. Get more information and sign up for the Early List (and a discount) at the link above.

Resources from the Podcast

As always, here are links to the resources we discussed during the episode.

• Eisenhower Decision Matrix — are your tasks urgent but not important? Not urgent but vital? Here’s the printable that Kitty describes in this episode, to help you decide where to focus your time.
• Trello — This is my favorite tool for staying on top of projects and keeping track of to-dos. I even use it to collaborate with clients. Available for all platforms so you can use it on any device.
• Toggle — I use it for time tracking. It’s super simple, and you can use it on your computer, tablet, or phone.
• Time Budget — we introduced this in Episode 7, and there’s an earlybird version for you people who like to get up with the sun, and a night owl version for people like me.
• Comment form — we’d love your input/comments on this episode. You can join the discussion by using the comment form below. Or, you can email us.
• Passion Planner — a better way to organize your life and work

Episode Music

Thanks for the great music! Our theme music is provided by SoundCloud, and we’re featuring artist ItIs Leanne, playing Corta-Jaca – tango brasileiro.