Create a monthly to-do list

While daily to-do lists are popular, we also suggest creating a monthly task list in large blocks , inspired by this one for greater efficiency:

M for Housekeeping (cleaning the workspace and emails).

S for Monitoring (of projects and objectives).

G for Management (of customers and prospects).

A for Analysis (of data).

F for Billing and Accounting.

C for Creation and Programming (of content).

B for Balance Sheet (of the month, personal and emotional).

O as in Organization and planning (for the next month) .

Measuring your progress every 30 days allows you to be up to date every month and prepare for the next one with a clear strategy and more peace of mind.

Avoid comparing yourself to others

Every entrepreneur is unique with a unique journey . Therefore, it is important not to compare yourself to other entrepreneurs.

It must be said that social media has exacerbated this phenomenon by displaying the triumphant success of other entrepreneurs as well as seemingly easy achievements. But the virtual world is not real life. Social media can be a self-centered hall of mirrors or a distorting mirror because it is, above all, a staging, a sublimation responding to a communication strategy rather than a true reflection of an entrepreneur's success.

It's great to get inspired by observing other entrepreneurs, but this need to compare yourself can become insatiable, even compulsive , and can lead to frustration and even discouragement. So, to avoid falling into a kind of unhealthy comparison, it's better to focus on yourself, on your own journey, your missteps and your small victories, and take the time to reflect on your strengths, weaknesses and past achievements to surpass yourself .

The best benchmark is to compare yourself to yourself, monitoring your progress weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually, just like an athlete during training. This is a much more effective and rewarding strategy for progress, and it will be a source of great personal and professional satisfaction.

Do you agree with this advice? Personally, it's what I apply, trying to surpass myself every day by comparing myself to the person I was yesterday and not to others.

Tips to make your day efficient

You can organize your workday efficiently with these simple principles:

1. Wake up early , exercise, meditate/pray, scan the news and emails before starting.

2. Set 3 major goals and break them down into sub-goals or tasks, or a main daily mission with everything you need to achieve it (task list, contacts, references, tools).

3. Organize these tasks by time blocks, not by hour, while remaining flexible to adjust.

4. Consider each task as an action and a specific objective that transforms into a succession of small triumphs with each completion.

5. Use allies (pen and notebook, full coffee maker, air purifier on silent mode, small energy-boosting snacks and technological arsenal).

6. Delegate and automate everything possible.

7. Take a real hour break without your phone or computer, a mini-nap, or go for a short walk.

Apply these simple tips and see the results.