Research by Zippia indicates that 82% of individuals do not have an effective system for managing their time. This results in 51% of their workdays being spent on less valuable activities. Consequently, businesses in the United States suffer annual losses of approximately $588 billion due to workplace distractions.
A survey conducted by The Alternative Board found that 35% of business owners attribute their low productivity to poor time management.
Cindy Baker, a speaker and productivity coach, is the founder of CBC - Cindy Baker Coaching, a coaching and education company dedicated to entrepreneurs. With a master's degree in counseling and over 19 years of experience as an educator, Cindy's mission is to share the success secrets she has discovered throughout her journey as an entrepreneur with ADHD. She aims to inspire other creative professionals to leverage their brain's strengths to become positive, prepared, and productive. Her productivity training has helped countless entrepreneurs overcome feelings of overwhelm, gain clarity and focus, and effectively manage their time. Fueled by faith and coffee, Cindy enjoys being a wife, grandmother, and dog mom. When she’s not coaching, she can often be found singing in her church choir or spending time outdoors.
Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, I worked hard to compensate for symptoms such as procrastination, forgetfulness, difficulty focusing, and feeling overwhelmed. After my diagnosis, I found myself in the midst of my usual "scroll break" one day. What I intended to be just a few minutes to check my phone turned into 30 minutes of mindlessly watching YouTube videos. It hit me: I wasn't just procrastinating; I was giving away my dreams minute by minute with each unplanned break.
So, I made a change. Instead of trying to manage my time, I began managing my focus. I divided my day into short, powerful sprints. I set a timer and committed to focusing on just one task until the timer went off—no scrolling, no multitasking. It worked! I realized that my brain just needs structure. I developed my focused sprint method and other ADHD-friendly strategies into a framework to help other entrepreneurs.
I don’t believe we need more hours in the day. We simply need to dedicate our best energy to what matters most. With small changes and new habits, we can accomplish more with less stress. Many people feel they are letting someone down—either neglecting their family to grow their business or sacrificing their own health and well-being. It brings me great joy to instill hope in people when they realize that there is another way to live.
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