When Val from aspire&grow asked me to be a part of her 12 Days of Systems Challenge, I was immediately in! And when I found out who the awesome ladies of the other 11 days were, you know I was excited. If you are just joining in, sign up here to get the full line up.
Its no secret that I am a planner. But my big confession is, I actually shied away from systems for a long time in my business because I thought they had to be complicated, expensive and I thought I had to be a ‘bigger’ business owner before they mattered. But I have learned that systems can be simple, uncomplicated and even fun.
Watch this video all about how I use one tiny 3x 3 inch square to run all sorts of pieces of my business
Action Step:
Where in your business is your system over complicated, or non existent where you could create a simple system…maybe using post it notes!
And if you want to join in on the post-it planning fun on Instagram (and be the first to know about My Tiny Empire when it goes on presale next week,) go to www.bit.ly/mytinyempire to get signed up!
And the 2015 planning doesn’t stop here! We’re getting together for a 2015 Planning Party!!
Monday, December 15th at 10am (PST)
We’re getting together on a Google Hangout for a super fun, low stress, high impact way to plan out our big goals and dreams for 2015. With, you guessed it post it notes! Oh, and did I mention prizes??? Yes!
Sign up here to join us (and the instagram pre-party)!
Love PostIts! More color coding! And love that they can move. I find that the Stickies App on my laptop works the same in digital world. I can shuffle them around, and they fit more text than a physical note!
I love being able to move them around and color code! It helps me to plan visually!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I can tend to get caught up in over-complicating my systems or feeling like I have to rely on 18 million programs to streamline my processes and it’s just not true! Thanks for reminding me that a simple tool like a post-it note can help me organize, streamline, and get my systems rolling! I’m gonna dig out a pack and start simple with my to-do list for the day! 🙂
Me too!! I tend to overcomplicate things, until I step back, take a deep breath and just go simple. I have to remind myself to keep it simple all the time still!!
Love the idea of putting my daily “to do list” on a post-it. Starting that tomorrow!
Yes! Let me know how it goes! I love how accomplished I feel with the daily post it note!
I’m a huge fan of Post-its! I use them for brainstorming, focusing on what needs to get done and for my top priorities each day. Thanks for sharing!
I love when I meet a fellow post it planner! What tips do you have for us?
I’m a digital-kinda girl, but I love the idea of using a Post-It note for my top tasks for the day. It can hang out on the bottom of my laptop keyboard and be a constant reminder of what I’m supposed to be working on. Thanks for the great suggestion!
Yes! that is where I put mine. Also, if you need a reminder like to “focus” I write that on a post it note and stick it on my computer too!
I love any kind of stationery! Also great that I can tidy them away from a little interfering hands…..thanks.x
Haha! I know what you mean! I keep a basket in my office of office supplies from the dollar store so my kids can come play with them and not use up all my good stuff!
Wow! Is there an echo in the room?? Have you been in my space for a while and I have not known it?? You are talking about me to a tee, Megan! I NEED you and the way you do things most certainly. =0)
Yeah! Robin! I’d love to talk to you more. Definitely sign up for the My Tiny Empire Challenge, you’ll get lots of tips there! http://www.bit.ly/mytinyempire
Thanks for a reminder about Post-It notes. I honestly had forgotten how simple and effective they can be now that I’m aiming to make my business 99% virtual. But honestly, there is something about pen and paper that truly makes it real. =)
Love your planning board! I may need to get some more post-it notes…
Great video, Megan!! I love post-it notes, but because I have a disability that limits the use of my arms making it difficult to use a tool like this. But being passionate about problem solving and wanting to use post-its, I searched high and low to find something that worked for my situation… hence “sticky notes”!! They look and act just like post-it notes but they are on my computer screen… Love it!!! Now, I plan all sorts of activities and projects with my “sticky notes” 🙂
P.S. I can color code them too!!
Hey Barbara!
Your name came up as today’s winner! Email your mailing address to support@aspireandgrow.com so we can hook you up.
Val
Awe… Thank you so much Val!! xo
Finally, another person who loves post-it notes as much as I do! I use them a lot to keep track of things and for my to do list. Thanks for emphasizing that systems can be as simple as a post-it note. Post-it note plus white board=getting some serious planning done!
Heck yes for simplicity! One thing I love about post-its is how well they now pair with evernote. The iOS app even has a post-it note photo setting that you can specific notebooks for the different colors. It’s a great way to take that braindump from analog to digital.
LOVE Post-its! I use them all the time but not in any way that resembles a system. Love the idea of brainstorming out a new product and color coding it all.
I never thought to use them and move them around my calendar. I am planning my 2015 social media and think the calendar idea was awesome. Thanks for sharing and I am loving #tinyempire challenge
I can really embrace the idea of simple and fun systems, because I sometimes see them a s straight jackets.
Thanks for the post it idea. I love it.
I just wanted to say I am having so much fun doing the My Tiny Empire Challenge on Instagram. I really love taking the time to ponder the questions you raise while running around with my kids and then having a little creative moment to fancy up a post-it with my ideas.
Oh, that reminds me, I still need to post for today! See you over there…
I LOVE Post-It notes for organization. I’m going to try the Evernote feature for capturing them in 2015. Thanks for sharing and letting simplicity rule!