Tag: IowntheMorning

Front-Loading Your Work for Success

I have a saying at work: “Life Happens.” This mantra reflects my reality—things rarely go as planned. When unexpected changes occur, it’s crucial to adapt and re-prioritize my goals. If I don’t front-load my work, I risk getting stuck in an endless cycle of catching up when “Life Happens.”

To stay ahead, I front-load my work in two key ways:

  1. Make Mondays Count: I make Mondays my busiest day of the week, tackling as many tasks as possible before plans inevitably shift.
  2. Own the Morning: I aim to get as many tasks done in the morning as possible. This approach ensures I can better meet the continuously changing needs of my staff and clients.

Without front-loading, I wouldn’t be as successful, effective, or efficient as I strive to be. This strategy means less work to bring home at night or on weekends, less stress, and greater capacity to support my team and clients. Front-loading enables me to react to change swiftly and focus on helping others when they need it most.

Give it a try and see how it transforms your workday!

#JustBeBetter

#Stay Healthy, Stay Strong

#Iownthemorning

Front Loading – Financials

     I am always trying to front-load my money. I do this by placing more into savings at the beginning of a cycle, paying additional principal early in the loan cycle (it is funny how I do not miss the money), saving up money for big purchases, and making sure I put money away for the “regular” expenses I encounter, such as event gifts ( i.e., birthdays, graduations, etc.), landscaping, training, etc. I can only meet the financial demands if I plan my expenditures and stay disciplined with my saving protocols. I check my balances every week and ensure that my current goals and expenditures align with my future plans (retirement and grandchildren/golf/travel). The more I front load, the easier it is for me to adapt when “life” hits and I must divert my money elsewhere. 

I put money aside each month to pay off unforeseen issues with our house. This year, we needed to divert money to pay for a costly and unexpected repair. Luckily, I had already saved up a good portion of the expense, so the hit to our other expenditure and savings streams, i.e., the vacation fund, did not take as big of a hit. By front-loading, I avoided being a victim of life’s little surprises.

Front-loading is a key to my financial success. Try it out, and let me know how it works for you.

#Just Be Better

#Stay Healthy, Stay Strong

#I Own the Morning.