I learned that there are determined tasks to tackle that offer the most significant impact when time is limited.
As you may know, I have three children and a spouse, my time is often limited in the morning.
I found a way to be productive despite all the time-suckers, a system that works, workflows that keep me focused, and still to have enough time to be present with my loved ones.
And no, I’m not particularly unique or gifted with superpowers.
Two important things before the start that I recommend for getting a handle on your time management and productivity:
1. Plan
As a knit designer working on multiple projects with different deadlines โ magazines, collaborations, clients, etc. โ you need clarity on your objectives at any given time.
A well-organized planner helps you chunk big ideas down, sequence them, and get them on your daily and weekly schedules.
2. Time-management
I’ve found the time-blocking system called the Pomodoro technique
to help complete my tasks. I use it even when I knit to stop and stretch my hands!
Tasks to tackle when there’s no time
In an hour or less
โข Social media posts
โข Respond to direct messages
โข Comment on your post engagements
โข Engage
โข Research new accounts to follow
โข Research interesting content to share with your followers
โข Create an Instagram story
โข Connect with pattern testers
โข Share free patterns in Facebook groups
โข Pay outstanding invoices
โข Respond to emails
In a couple of hours
โข Brainstorm new design ideas
โข Take photos
โข Upload a pattern to your platforms
โข Create a behind the scenes video to share with followers
โข Research SEO
โข Begin a blog post
โข Brainstorm your editorial calendar
โข Work on your graphics
โข Work on your media kit
โข Type up your weekly newsletter
โข Listen to a Podcast
โข Research your competitor’s social media activity
โข Write up a press release
โข Clean wherever you make your maker-mess
โข Hone in on your ideal customer
That’s a lot of things that you can complete!
I hope you’ve found something that will get find you maximizing your time and honing a strategy for your task to tackle as a knit designer.