Finding time for IM

OH YES I have those issues too as I'm sure many people do. I just make my business a priority and get as much accomplished in the time I have. I have time in the morning and in the evening and I set specific goals and do them.

For example, I have X amount of articles to write. I must write those articles within that time that I have dedicated for the business. No Twitter, Facebook, Warrior Forum, TV, etc. etc. Plus, it helps to have a service based business too because you have to get client work done.

Start outsourcing. When I first started I was doing everything. Keyword research, site building, content creation and SEO.

So I took the most brutal task and outsourced it. Then I got tired of spending all of my time writing, so I outsourced my content creation. Today I simply do the keyword research and build the sites, however, I am on the verge of outsourcing that.

You can get great results from this very forum for very reasonable prices, so I would encourage you to check out the Warrior for Hire section right away.

This is an issue for a lot of us! I found it easiest for me to get up earlier to get some time in during the wee hours. That meant cheating sleep some days/nights and just going to be a little earlier on others.

You've got to take your time in small batches - but make them really productive.

Good luck to you.
Peggy

I also agree with the above. I get most of my work done in the early hours of the morning whether it be working through the night or waking up early. You get so much more done when the rest of the city is asleep. No distractions at all.

I am in the EXACT same position as you are buddy.I totally get how you feel.Don't worry, you are not alone nor the only one feeling this way.Here in Greece the time now is 19:00.I just got back from my day M-F job.I left home at 08:00.Now i am feeling exremely tired to do a single thing.I feel very sleepy...But you know what i am doing right now?

I am in the Warrior forum,reading new stuff, trying to help others,answering questions etc.This thing relaxes me,believe it or not.So, in my opinion,find something you like.This maybe is hanging out with your wife,drinking a coffee with your best friend,bowling,playing basketball,it could be really anything!

Do whatever you like for a couple of hours and then when you start feeling more relaxed,start your business!And definitely outsource, if you can't manage everything!

Dimitris

you will find time if you want money!

Believe me. You will find time!

A focus booster app like this may help you. It is along the lines of what lstoops was saying:

A Quick Tip To Boost Focus & Productivity

It allows you to set time limits on certain tasks. It is great for time management.

Why haven't you still quit your job?

Most of my issues come from cooking, cleaning, taking care of kids, and still working on my IM. I have a few tips.

-A laptop or netbook is a great idea. Don't let work run your life, but the ability to pull out that laptop and work while you are away from home really helps. I especially like that I can work even when I'm at a friend's house if nothing is going on.
-Make a schedule and stick to it. Sit down with your wife to work out what hours are "IM hours" and don't do anything else during those hours.
-Get rid of distractions. Personally, I use a time management technique where I work for 25 minutes and then get a five minute break. I use that to check my email and facebook. After the five minutes is up, exit all of that and get back to work. After two hours, a 15 minute break. After 4, a half hour break. Of course, you can switch this up to work with your schedule.
-Don't be afraid to break up your hours. Work an hour before you get ready for work and an hour after you get home. They don't need to be back to back, though normally it is easier for someone to get more work done in a solid block.
-If you can afford it, outsource. You can outsource as much or as little as you want. This will free up time, but don't do it unless you can afford it.

First off, the title of this post is ALL WRONG!

Instead of "Finding Time For IM", it should be...

"MAKING Time For IM!"

You gotta handle business man, don't try to find time, cause "TRYING" keeps the door open for failure, ya digg?

"MAKING" it happen sets your mindset up for success.

Meaning, NO MATTER WHAT! Each day you are gonna put in a minimum of X amount of hours. Ya feel me?

Set up a schedule and try your best to follow it! Break bad habits and have someone hold you accountable for your action.

if you buy traffic then it's simply a matter of managing it. 30 mins tops per day....

Micro manage... Start using your Time and Monies more Creatively! ...

Your New niche called Job income(s) investing into your Future...

As suggested! ... Invest a reasonable % of income, from your mechanical engineering profession, slowly increasing, balancing and Expanding into your Preferred business models...

The Key is building and Focusing on one {Smart} Money making idea, business model at a time! ...

Once idea #1 is Perfected and well operated and managed, slowly expand into Multiple streams of income(s)...

All kinds of Benefits from Working at work & in Growing your Network of businesses too at the Same time...

All the best...
Dave

I am struggling with similar time management issues. I work a full time job and appreciate all those that do IM and work full time. I have found myself falling behind on what I want to get done. Thanks to all of you for the many helpful tips. i plan to use them going forward. I will become a full time IM professional and give up my day job.

Its all about managing your time.

Even if you spend 1 hour a day on something for a week, that is 7 hours you worked on soemthing.

Pretty cool when you think about it like that.

best advice I would say is get your sites outsourced, pay someone to maintain your sites and do all the work if you don't have the time. Leveraging other people to work for your business is the best way to go and manage your time more freely. You can go to elance or odesk to hire people to work on your sites.

You should set your priorities. From my point of view, your current work would most likely pay well so I guess there is no need to be a full-time internet marketer. Buying an i-pad is a good idea but its not really necessary. Like I said, set your priorities and create a doable schedule. Your still young and need not to be on the rush but a slow but sure pace in building an IM career is a good start.

I think everyone has the problem prioritize and discipline.

Treat it like a real business as it is and you will find time!