{"id":211,"date":"2020-04-12T16:47:51","date_gmt":"2020-04-12T15:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/?p=211"},"modified":"2024-09-25T19:27:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T18:27:04","slug":"productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Productivity Hacks For Solopreneurs To Help You Crush It!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a solopreneur then I\u2019m sure you, like me, know how important it is to be as productive with your time as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, many solopreneurs find it difficult to stay focused and productive when working alone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a huge number of distractions all around us that suck time and prevent us from moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, there are several productivity hacks for solopreneurs that you can leverage to make yourself as efficient as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more effective you are with your time, not only will you reach your goals considerably faster, but you\u2019ll also have more time to spend with the people you love doing the things you enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid var(--1582); 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Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs\/#Master_your_phone\" >Master your phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs\/#Figure_out_your_peak_productivity_times\" >Figure out your peak productivity times<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs\/#Morning_routine\" >Morning routine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs\/#Evening_routine\" >Evening routine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs\/#Listen_to_music\" >Listen to music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs\/#Tap_into_your_flow_state\" >Tap into your flow state<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs\/#Use_and_keep_to_a_schedule\" >Use and keep to a schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs\/#Schedule_breaks\" >Schedule breaks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs\/#Dont_check_email_first_thing_in_the_morning\" >Don\u2019t check email first thing in the morning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs\/#Use_online_tools_and_automation\" >Use online tools and automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs\/#Hire_a_VA\" >Hire a VA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs\/#Productivity_Hacks_For_Solopreneurs_My_Final_Thoughts\" >Productivity Hacks For Solopreneurs: My Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/productivity-hacks-for-solopreneurs\/#Looking_For_More_Productivity_Hacks\" >Looking For More Productivity Hacks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Productivity_Hacks_For_Solopreneurs_Entrepreneurs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Productivity Hacks For Solopreneurs &amp; Entrepreneurs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 10 productivity hacks that you can leverage as a solopreneur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Master_your_phone\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master your phone<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As useful as they are, the phone is a huge distraction and productivity killer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some important tips to improve your productivity by mastering your phone:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t switch on your phone during the first or last hour of the day (your sacred hours)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your phone on silent while working<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your phone out of view when you\u2019re working<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t look at your phone during your working blocks of time<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t check your phone during a working block when you\u2019re stuck or procrastinating on a task<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t take unscheduled called calls during the day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/turn-off-mobile-phone-1024x640.png\" alt=\"switch off your mobile phone\" class=\"wp-image-1014336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/turn-off-mobile-phone-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/turn-off-mobile-phone-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/turn-off-mobile-phone-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/turn-off-mobile-phone.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Figure_out_your_peak_productivity_times\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Figure out your peak productivity times<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all have different times of the day when we\u2019re at our most productive and most creative.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s not a one size fits all solution here. You\u2019ll need to find your times and then schedule your tasks around what works best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, some people love to wake up early while others are night owls. If you find that your mind seems to be the most focused during the evenings then that might be your most productive time of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personally, for myself,<\/span> I\u2019m the most focused during the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">late morning, so this is the time I focus on creative tasks like writing. I then reserve the afternoon for tasks that I can do well without having to think too hard about them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Morning_routine\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morning routine<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can win the first hour of the day then you have a much stronger chance of winning the rest of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a saying that the first hour of the day is the golden hour and so, should be dedicated to ourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this hour to do things for yourself that will enhance your overall health, well being and sharpen your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this video below from Brian Tracy, he recommends spending the first hour reading something inspirational, motivational, or something that you can learn to improve your income.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6Pz03hNEVTE?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">&amp;lt;span data-mce-type=&#8221;bookmark&#8221; style=&#8221;display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;&#8221; class=&#8221;mce_SELRES_start&#8221;&amp;gt;\ufeff&amp;lt;\/span&amp;gt;<\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a short list of things you can do to set you upright during the first hour of your day:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work out<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read something positive<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journaling<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affirmations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to spend the first hour on just one of these tasks. You can spend 10, 15, or 20 minutes on a few different ones.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To give you an example, at the moment the following is working well for me:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch &#8211; 10mins<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditate &#8211; 10mins<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read &#8211; 30mins<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affirmations &#8211; 10mins<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiment with it to find what works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/mornign-routine-1024x640.png\" alt=\"morning routine\" class=\"wp-image-1014337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/mornign-routine-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/mornign-routine-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/mornign-routine-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/mornign-routine.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evening_routine\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evening routine<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as important as your morning routine is having a solid evening routine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the final hour of your day a sacred time for you to wind down and get into a good state of relaxation before bed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t do it at the end of your working day, then writing down the tasks you need to get done for the next day can be done at this time. Getting them out of your head and onto paper will help to clear your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t look at any type of screens within this last hour before bed. That includes TV and your phone as well as computers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep is super important for productivity and studies have shown that the blue light from screens will inhibit the production of melatonin, the hormone our body produces to help us sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue light blockers can help, however, engaging with your phone, computer, or television before bed will stimulate the mind and inhibit a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Listen_to_music\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to music<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listening to music can be a great way to help get you into your flow state.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I find instrumental music the most effective during my creative hours as music with lyrics can often be distracting. When I\u2019m working on tasks that don\u2019t need a lot of focus then it doesn\u2019t seem to matter if the music has lyrics.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re all different so you\u2019ll need to experiment and find what kind of music works best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My personal favorites<\/span> that I find the most effective when working are<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inspirational soundtrack music or upbeat classical music.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definitely do not listen to playlists on YouTube while you\u2019re working unless you have a paid subscription to YouTube otherwise you\u2019ll be interrupted by annoying ads every few minutes. This can really kill your focus.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/listen-to-music-while-working-1024x640.png\" alt=\"a woman listening to music while she works to improve productivity\" class=\"wp-image-1014338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/listen-to-music-while-working-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/listen-to-music-while-working-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/listen-to-music-while-working-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/listen-to-music-while-working.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tap_into_your_flow_state\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap into your flow state<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve probably heard of the term \u201cflow state\u201d before. It\u2019s the state of mind that top athletes and high achievers get into for peak performance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people also refer to it as \u201cbeing in the zone\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve likely all had experiences of being in a flow state where you seemed to have an unbelievably sharp focus and everything seems to flow. However, for most people, these times are very few and far between and they have no idea how to access it at will.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, we all have the ability to do it as it\u2019s a state of mind that we can all access.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s like a muscle and the more you flex it, the stronger it will get.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve also noticed that it seems to be easier to get into a flow state during our highest hours of creativity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to start to train your flow state:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember a time when you were in a state of flow, where you had a single-minded focus and were super productive. It may also be a memory of when you operated at peak performance when you played sports at school<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feelings are the key. Recall the feelings you felt in your body when you were in that flow state<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice recalling those feelings at different times throughout your day, especially before sitting down to do your most important work<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/get-in-the-zone-1024x640.png\" alt=\"A man tapping into his flow state to improve productivity\" class=\"wp-image-1014339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/get-in-the-zone-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/get-in-the-zone-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/get-in-the-zone-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/get-in-the-zone.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_and_keep_to_a_schedule\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use and keep to a schedule<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re like most entrepreneurs then you\u2019ll likely have hundreds of tasks you need to get done, but no time to do them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is to schedule them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, schedule your days into chunks of time where you\u2019ll be the most effective at getting different types of tasks done.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you\u2019re really creative between 9 am<\/span> &#8211; 12 pm<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then schedule all your creative tasks during these hours over the coming days.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, decide which tasks you can do without much thought. Those tasks can be assigned to your afternoon between say 2 pm<\/span> &#8211; 5 pm<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when you come back from lunch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For admin tasks, you can choose one day per week, say a Friday for example, where you spend the last 2-3 hours of the day getting your admin tasks done.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/schedule-1024x640.png\" alt=\"work schedule\" class=\"wp-image-1014340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/schedule-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/schedule-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/schedule-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/schedule.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule_breaks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule breaks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling breaks is also really important. I used to schedule no breaks at all, I\u2019d even used to eat a sandwich for lunch while I was still working. That\u2019s really dumb.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I thought I needed to work every second of the day I had in order to get things done.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interestingly, once I started scheduling breaks throughout my day I found I got more done, was able to get into the flow state more easily, and was happier.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For lunch, I now take one and a half hours and also use that time to relax and go for a walk or even have a nap if I need one<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/take-a-break-1024x640.png\" alt=\"three women taking a break from work to help them be more productive\" class=\"wp-image-1014341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/take-a-break-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/take-a-break-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/take-a-break-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/take-a-break.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_check_email_first_thing_in_the_morning\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t check email first thing in the morning<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to turning your phone on first thing in the morning, this is also another productivity killer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replying to emails first thing in the morning is like saying to your subconscious, \u201cother people\u2019s agendas are more important than mine\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you know it, you\u2019ll have spent a considerable amount of your day prioritizing other people\u2019s needs while your important tasks pile up, spill over to another day and cause you more anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve still not found the perfect time for me yet to check my emails, but it\u2019s certainly not first thing in the morning. At the moment, I\u2019m reserving 30-45mins per day after my creative morning time and before lunch to check emails and this is definitely working better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are emails that I haven&#8217;t got to check in this time period and are not urgent, they can wait until the next day.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_online_tools_and_automation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use online tools and automation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are loads of great tools out there you can use to automate some of your tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some simple ones include setting up automated email replies or using the free Voice Typing feature to create lists or even write articles in Google Sheets.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also loads of other cool software programs that can help you with more advanced tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/todoist.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Todoist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great software app you can use to organize<\/span> all your tasks. You can also sync it with any smartphone to organize<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and schedule your emails for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IFTTT is another great app you can use in combination with all kinds of other apps to automate tasks to simplify your work as well as other areas of your life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/news\/ifttt-recipes-smart-home-automation-nest-philips-hue-2936562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a great article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that shows you 35 ways to automate your life with IFTTT.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/use-automation-tools-1024x640.png\" alt=\"a man using online automation tools\" class=\"wp-image-1014342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/use-automation-tools-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/use-automation-tools-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/use-automation-tools-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/use-automation-tools.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hire_a_VA\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire a VA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve not done it before then hiring a VA might not be as expensive as you think.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find skilled workers to do certain tasks for you at very reasonable rates.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some good places to look to a VA for ad-hoc tasks include <a href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/hire-on-fiverr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">fiverr.com<\/a> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/upwork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upwork.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a VA on a part-time or full-time basis then I highly recommend taking a look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinejobs.ph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">onlinejobs.ph<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Productivity_Hacks_For_Solopreneurs_My_Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Productivity Hacks For Solopreneurs: My Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping away from the phone during the first hour of the day and during your working blocks as well as not checking your email several times a day are two of the best things you can do to improve your productivity and get stuff done.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there any productivity hacks for solopreneurs that are not on this list that work well for you? Let me know in the comments below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_For_More_Productivity_Hacks\"><\/span>Looking For More Productivity Hacks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you liked this content, then you can find more <a href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\/entrepreneur-hacks\/\">hacks for entrepreneurs<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve also written lots more articles that can help you build your online business. They can be found on my <a href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurnut.com\">homepage here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a solopreneur then I\u2019m sure you, like me, know how important it is to be as productive with your time as possible. However, many solopreneurs find it difficult to stay focused and productive when working alone. 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