Here are some ideas to make you use them like a boss: n Send an email to a previous client to say hi and to ask how things are going. n Schedule the following day’s/week’s social media posts. n Clear out your inbox. n Make a mindmap with all the business ideas that have been in your head for a while but haven’t found a home yet. Take them for a walk on paper. n File all the expenses receipts you have tucked in your purse,bag, or notebook. n Close your eyes and visualise yourself clearly at your next goal. n Clear your workspace. n Set yourself a goal for the next hour/day/week/month. n Meditate. You’ll be much sharper afterwards. n Plan your next blog post. n Revisit your plans for the year, realise how much you’ve done so far and prioritise what’s left. n Read an inspirational business blog or listen to a short podcast and get motivated n Make your colleagues a cup of tea or coffee. n Chase up an outstanding invoice or three. n Contact one of your suppliers and give them feedback. n Create a questionnaire for your clients about what they read, where they shop, how they spend their free time etc Use the information you gain to plan future marketing campaigns. n Notice all the energy-sapping aspects about your regular workday and do something about one of them. Dreary office? Bring in a plant or colourful picture to brighten things up a bit. Slow wifi connection? Call in an expert to get it sorted. n Arrange an informal meeting with someone you met networking and got on well with. Maybe you could create a joint venture together, or help each other out in some way? n Dig out all those business cards from the bottom of your bag and enter the details into your database. n Go for a short walk. Change your scenery and feel the boost in creativity that gives you. Got any other ideas to add to this? Email me at claire@straightforwardcoaching.com Alternatively, send me a tweet via @coachbythecoast