In a sudden time of #WorkingFromHome and self-isolation, we’re adapting to new work norms that have most of us searching for productivity in our #workflow.

Even with having all my #processes and #systems in place, I’m feeling on edge with the amount of uncertainty, and chaos going on around me and I am sure you feel it too.

The good news is peak #productivity is possible so we can produce our work and focus on our lives during this time of crisis.

So let’s start with #decluttering our mind during this crisis to ensure we are positioned to withstand the next time we are faced with another disaster.

If you are a #solopreneur or you have employees this is a good time to have everyone do a brain dump and document their #workload. Download and write out the following information:

Daily workload
Weekly workload
Monthly workload

Only document the work that is necessary for the business to run, keep the business open, and deliver to your #customers. Things such as sending invoices, shipping and receiving inventory, customer service, etc. Most businesses have a lot of busy work that can be put on hold or handled later during a crisis.

You want to assess specific threats to your facility, #operations, and your business during this crisis. Remove those “busy” tasks and prioritize productivity and efficiency during this time.

This will list what your essential operations are to keep your #business running during a crisis.

Don’t be concerned if your list is short or long, it doesn’t matter. What matters is you’ve created a list that clearly identifies for you and/or your team to see what tasks need to happen during a crisis and it also allows others to easily take on any responsibilities if you or anyone had to step away and couldn’t perform the job.

Running a successful business requires that your business remains operational during a variety of different types of crisis that could disrupt the flow of normal business. Don’t overthink it, just do it. This can be a tedious process, but I promise it’s worth the time and investment. It’s time to take action and to continue to build the business you’ve always wanted to keep.