Business Task Management Skills That Can Extend to and Enhance All Areas of Your Life 

Business Task Management Skills That Can Extend to and Enhance All Areas of Your Life 

Nothing is ever wasted, they say. If you’ve spent a significant portion of your life working, you’ve picked up your fair share of technical and soft skills. Said skills can stand you in good stead not just at your job, but also in everyday life. Read on to learn how translating some of your work skills to your personal life can make it more enjoyable, productive, positive, and stress-free:

Vetting potential associates and partners to avoid problems 

You know how picky companies are about employee candidates. If you’re involved in the hiring process at your company, you know how it is. Everything about the candidate is examined, from the way they behave and dress to their background and work skills. A bad hire can prove to be a costly setback. Similarly, getting involved with the wrong people in personal life can have lasting repercussions. Practicing discernment about who you allow into your circle makes your life easier.     

Financial management for extra pocket money

Businesses revolve around cash flow, profit, and financial growth. You’re likely an old hand at cost-cutting, setting budgets, and not taking on debt. You can carry your financial acumen over to everyday life. Making a budget, cost-cutting, and prudent financial planning are all crucial to succeeding in personal life. It’s how you achieve critical material goals – such as buying a home, vacationing abroad, and putting your kids through college. 

Communication skills for smoother relationships

The ability to convey your thoughts with clarity is arguably the most important business skill in your arsenal. It allows you to get on the same page as your colleagues, bosses, and customers, eliminate misunderstandings, negotiate better, resolve conflicts, and generally avoid problems down the road. Communicating with your family, friends, and partners the same way you do at work – with a dose of respect – can make your relationships more enjoyable and stress-free.   

Delegation to avoid being overwhelmed 

Many hands make light work. For example, if a deadline is approaching, you delegate a portion of the work to make it. As a manager, you can use formation services like Zenbusiness.com to structure or restructure your business as an LLC, allowing you to avoid legwork and save time. Delegation can similarly be used in daily life too to reduce your various burdens. You can work out a schedule with your partner to share heavy-duty tasks, for instance. Or you can ask your friends and family to pitch in when necessary.

Time management and prioritization to get the most out of your day 

You probably have to juggle multiple projects and clients at work. Factor in all the meetings, educational material, and necessary socialization and you have a full plate. Every professional ends up picking up at least a modicum of time management skills just to get through the day and survive. These same skills can help you make the most of your day when you’re off duty. You can prioritize, look after your most important responsibilities, and still leave enough time to relax and unwind.

Critical thinking for creative solutions to problems

Critical thinking allows you to have an open mind, come up with the right course of action, and respond constructively instead of reacting emotionally. It allows you to troubleshoot problems and handle situations with decisiveness. The same skills can be used to make the tough choices in life or just to dig yourself out of a hole. 

Pushing the off button for reduced stress

Reducing stress at work involves several sub-skills, as the American Institute of Stress can tell you. Some examples are creating a stress-free schedule, learning how to say “no”, reducing screen time, physical exercise, and plain time off. The same tricks work when you’re off work. Setting healthy boundaries, getting rest, and plenty of exercise keep you upbeat and energized. 

Wrapping up

Your personal life deserves as much care and consideration as work. Applying your work skills to your everyday life is an excellent way to maintain a healthy work-life balance and achieve all your relationship and financial goals.

- Stephanie Haywood, My Life Boost

To learn more, feel free to connect with Stephanie at My Life Boost and see what other personal tools & practical tips she has to offer!