mondays – THE CEO DRIVEHER

Look y’all if there was ever a time to cancel out the white noise and put your nose so far up in your own affairs, that time is now!

So, for the past week and for the rest of the month I have decided to take a different approach in my business and personal affairs. From the time I have started my changes have yielded me quite the dividends that as a business owner is priceless.

I literally decided to swamp myself in all things that pertains to me, my business, my students, my clients, and NOT the world. I’d be the first to say that I’ve become swayed with all the daily events and simply had an epiphany of how pointless most of it is. The fact of the matter is we’re surrounded by lawlessness, corruption, and sadness, but it is also fact that we must focus on our own matters taking matters into our own hands to ensure our future. Sitting around talking, complaining, pointing, and literally frustrated by the madness just isn’t worth it. I have come to learn that if something is constantly affecting your peace, leaves you feeling empty, confused, or frustrated then most likely that thing is not worth your time. Sorry, but not sorry. From wars to rumors of wars, constant up and downs in this fake pumped up economy, media’s propaganda, and worst the moronic behavior, and mindset of many in our nation, I have had to tap out and say I am done! I can only fix me and that which is within my reach, I’m finally okay with that. Kimberly is not here to save the world, but to be influential to those within my direct reach.

Another thing that made me take a different approach to things were my constant emotionally charged rants, and sways because of all the external images, data, news, comments, etc. I found myself reviewing. My emotions were all over the place and it impeded on my ability to work efficiently and be level-minded. So, what did I do?

Got off social media.
Shutdown my social media IG that had the most impact on me and my rants which was IG. I plan on keeping that page disable for at least a month.
Started a new professional business page where the only thing I focus on is my brand and rebuilding my digital footprint.
By default was kicked off Youtube which helped with a much needed break for me to reflect and see some changes needed.
Changed the setting in my cellphone to having ZERO notifications, no buzz, no pings, no popups when screen is locked. (This is in my top favs.)
Got back to listening to better vibration of music i.e. classical and lo-fi.

What has this canceling of white noise has yielded me?

PEACEEEEE!
Mental clarity in my business messaging.
Broader and grander ideas.
Completing and finishing tasks, not starting something all to stop and jump to something else.
Catch up on emails and respond.
Spend more time with my students and clients.
MAKE MORE MONEY! Mannnnnn if you only knew! It is as if my business knew I was giving her more attention.
The ability to be less emotional and snappy.
Win back time that was idle because of social media.

See in the line of work I do social media can disguise itself as “work” that being because I pull a number to elements of the social media world into my business. So, what I’ve done is redirected that energy and focus in various spaces of my life and business. I’m a bit embarrassed that I allowed myself to stray so offshore. Whelp at least I’ve taken corrective action and if need be in your life I suggest you do the same. If you find yourself thinking or feeling as though you need more time to fulfill your business tasks, may I suggest you take careful audit of your “white noise” in your life. Now, white noise come in an array of types, mine was hidden within social media, but is yours video games, idle conversations on the phone, tasks that serves as a form of escapism, or whatever, only you can have that “come to Jesus” conversation with yourself and identify your white noise.

So, what do you say? Are you going to mind yo business? I promise you that if so you minding your business will yield you greatness and mo-money that’s for sure! Let me know have you ever had to recalibrate like this before? Have you ever got so caught up unintentionally that you got lost in the sauce of life, world events, and worry? Be sure to comment below and share I’d like to hear and how you found solutions that got you back up on the saddle to MINDING YOUR BUSINESS.

Kimberly CEO DriveHer,

Monday can be hard – it’s the start of a new week, and you have so much to accomplish before the weekend even begins! As an entrepreneur, there are several ways you can start your work week off right so that the rest of your week goes well, too. Here are five ways to maximize your workweek as an entrepreneur starting with Monday.

Starting Your Week Off Right

Many entrepreneurs make time for self-care on weekends, but there’s power in starting your week off right—not just mentally, but physically. With careful planning and organization ahead of time, you can power through Mondays more effectively than ever before. Here are five key ways that you can schedule your workday so that it’s easier to get through your Monday. And if you know how important starting your week off correctly is to success, why not give it a try? See what works best for you! You might be surprised by how productive you feel at mid-week with these tweaks under your belt. Best practices for staying motivated and organized as an entrepreneur: If there’s one thing most entrepreneurs have in common, it’s their ability to succeed when they simply show up and power through an average day.

The Power Of Mornings

While it’s important to block off time for your side hustle, you don’t want that commitment to detract from your main work. If possible, limit your side hustle commitments during standard business hours. Wake up an hour early each day and power through your Monday—and keep powering through every morning after that. This will help maximize your productivity throughout your week as well as allow you more opportunities for networking with other business owners.

Having a morning routine is one of the most powerful ways you can start your week off right. But what is it? How do you create one? Learn ways to walk through and craft a morning routine that maximizes your success. By following steps that accommodate your style, you’ll feel more energized, inspired, and productive when tackling new projects or making crucial decisions during your day. Plus, research shows that having good self-discipline in the morning will have positive carryover effects throughout your workday—and even in other areas of life outside of work. Find the best tips for starting your week strong by waking up with purpose, this blog has a number of those tips!

For example an awesome morning routine may not even begin with work. Here is an example of my morning routine/ritual to maximize my days especially a Monday (when I actually commit to them, ugh):

Wake up before the sun. There is just something so magical and powerful feeling like you are beating most to the start of a day.
Start straightening up my home like cleaning, moving things around, etc. It’s my thing and cleaning helps clear my mind and revs me up. My environment is a key element in how I produce throughout the day.
Use my French press to make tea or coffee. I think I do this more so for the aromatherapy.
Make a list of tasks/goals to tackle for day and week.
Exercise! 20-minute HIIT or long walk with dog. That morning air is powerful!
Tackle emails. I loath emails, it really effects me mentally. I am still learning was of tackling emails, so I prioritize them and answer those I can grant an immediate response to.

The Importance Of Scheduling

There’s a reason Monday is called New Week, New You. As an entrepreneur, you have so much to juggle every day—from tasks at work and everyday errands to business decisions and your social life. It’s important that you carve out time in your schedule for everything you need to do, otherwise, one thing will eventually fall through the cracks. The key to keeping track of it all? Stay organized with a weekly planner. Plan out exactly what you want to accomplish each week, block off times for specific appointments, keep track of how many hours you spend on each task or project, and set deadlines for both work-related goals as well as personal plans.

Staying Organized

As an entrepreneur, you wear many hats—which is why staying organized and prioritizing your week is essential. If you aren’t already using a tool like Todoist, Assana, or Trello for project management, set up an account ASAP; these tools make it easy to stay on top of things while making sure everything’s moving along according to schedule. Plus, they can integrate with nearly every other platform out there to ensure no task falls through the cracks. Having everything in one place not only helps keep projects running smoothly but also means you’re able to view what needs doing at any given time without spending hours hunting down information.

Staying Motivated

Starting off a new week can be daunting for any entrepreneur, and it’s easy to give up on your bigger business goals when you feel unmotivated. But if you want to power through Monday and maximize your workweek, there are ways you can stay motivated throughout. One way is by following a weekly schedule (hint: try getting stuff done early in your week!) or self-organizing yourself with apps like Evernote and Trello. It’s also helpful to keep track of all of your tasks so that you don’t fall behind—and finally, reward yourself for completion at each stage! Most importantly, remember that just because one day goes wrong doesn’t mean you’re doomed; every successful entrepreneur has had their fair share of setbacks. You’ve got what it takes!

Most Successful Practices Of Entrepreneurs: & Recap

Monday can be the most productive day for entrepreneurs. If you’re not already powering through your Mondays, start now! Here are some best practices that will help get you started. 1. Staying Organized & Staying on Task (Weekly Focus): One of the biggest contributors to success is organization; without organization, an entrepreneur doesn’t have control over their business or their time—which are both very important assets. Starting with a plan helps keep yourself accountable for your tasks and reminds you what exactly needs to get done throughout your week—and it won’t take more than 30 minutes once per week. 2. Listening to Audiobooks While Working Out: It might sound like too much at first, but listening to audiobooks while working out is ideal for two reasons. First, you don’t need to focus on something else during workouts; just listen while continuing other activities such as running or weight lifting. Second, audiobooks allow you to multitask; combining reading books with exercise and workouts becomes even easier. 3. Creating Systems Over Goals: This practice seems counterintuitive because we’ve been led to believe that goals should be set in order to achieve them. However, creating systems around small daily habits yields better results than setting vague long-term goals or big monthly ones—plus they’re easier to create and maintain. 4. Tracking Weekly Effort Hours: In addition to tracking hours worked, keeping track of effort hours means keeping track of how hard you work each day. When efforts exceed expectations, then those efforts become part of your new standards for future days. 5. Keeping Track of Your Daily Routine: It may seem boring and pointless, but keeping a log of your routine makes it easy to assess which parts can be streamlined or improved upon by comparing today with yesterday—or last month with next month.

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The Power of Mondays: 5 Ways to Maximize Your Workweek