I heard this my whole life, and I drive my kids crazy with the same question. Always have a plan.
Listen, I love Sundays, like anyone else, but I also run my own business. This means always balancing work and family, even on the weekends.
So, when I’m not engaging with clients, I spend my Sunday mornings planning and ask myself: “What do I want to accomplish this week?”
Here’s what I do in an hour:
1. LINKEDIN (30 min)
Comment on other people’s posts to increase engagement and reach
Read the articles I’ve saved during the week about presentation design for tips
Craft the week’s posts, I post 2x a week on the same days and times
Identify people I want to reach out to and follow up with on Monday
2. DEVELOP SKILLS (30 min)
Practice new designs
Play with a new portfolio idea
Try out the videos I saved on Instagram about presentation design
3. CALENDAR (15 min)
Work calendar
What needs to be done before a project deadline
What prep do I need to do before a meeting
Who do I need to follow up with
Personal calendar: block the time needed between meetings
4. CLIENTS/PROJECTS (15 min)
Review my list of recent conversations with potential clients
Identify who to follow up with to move to the next stage
Schedule when I’ll follow up again, decide which ones may not materialize
I review my weekly and monthly goals and consider which activities will help me reach them.
These activities help me approach the upcoming week with confidence and a clear plan for building the business. Although setting short- and long-term goals is essential, I find that focusing on weekly goals and creating a structured plan makes the tasks feel more manageable and achievable.
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