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Supervision
for the Self Employed
 When you're self-employed, it's hard to get things done at times because you're in charge and you're making the decisions. It's easy to put off those tasks you dislike.
When Jerry first became self-employed, he felt great about it only he found that he wasn't getting things done, especially the things that he didn't want to do.
He was always putting those things off. It was easy because there was no one there to make sure he finished these tasks.
This went on for a few weeks, and then Jerry found himself in trouble, simply because he didn't do what he was supposed to do. It all catches up with you. It's just a matter of time!
This happens to the best of us. If you're a veteran or newly self-employed, you have the choice to do what you want. That's a curse and a blessing. To keep it a blessing and avoid the curse, here's what you should do.
Create Your Own Supervisor
We all need someone to watch over us and to keep us in check. Because we're self-employed and have more freedom than an employee, it's easy to slack off. Your supervisor can be a friend, a mentor, a coach, a virtual assistant, your spouse, your child, or yourself.
If you have colleagues that you work with, then you may have them supervise you and you can supervise them. This also works out well. It depends on what you're comfortable with. If you want to use someone else to be your supervisor, then simply ask him to check in with you and see if you're on track. Be sure you're clear when you explain the result you want to your supervisor so that when he checks in to see how you're doing, there's no room for excuses or shortcuts.
If you're going to use shortcuts and excuses, then why go to the trouble of getting a supervisor?
If you want to use yourself as your own supervisor, then all you have to do is write down your task. Call it Today's Most Important Task. Keep your task in front of you so that you don't forget about it. Think of it as the goal of the day.
Keep It Simple, Keep It Clear
 Whichever approach you use, keep it simple, keep it clear, and keep it specific.
This eliminates any confusion. This technique is very simple and very powerful, because once you set your goal, you'll find ways to complete it.
When you first start using this technique, don't start off with a huge task that you know you can't finish.
Choose issues that are simple and that you're sure you can complete during the day.
Starting off slowly will give you the confidence and momentum to move onto bigger tasks, and it will get you in the habit of getting things done.
My Own Supervisor
As for myself, I like to be my own supervisor. That way, I can make adjustments for better results and I don't have to contact anyone else to help me out.
Having a supervisor gives you the sense that someone's watching and expecting results. Getting those important tasks completed will make you'll feel better, and you'll do better plus build your self-discipline.
That's the way I see it.
To Your Success!
Acey Gaspard
Action Steps To Help You Supervise Your Work
1. Create a list of things that must be done.
2. Create a timetable for their completion. Remember, start small with tasks that can be done in one day.
3. Find someone to supervise you, or supervise yourself by creating Today's Most Important Task and keeping it in front of you.
Important Points to Keep In Mind When Supervising Your Work
- When you're self-employed, it's hard to get things done at times---because you're in charge and you're making the decisions.
- It's easy to put off those tasks you dislike.
- We all need someone to watch over us and to keep us in check.
- Because we're self-employed and have more freedom than an employee, it's easy to slack off.
- Your supervisor can be a friend, a mentor, a coach, a virtual assistant, your spouse, your child, or yourself.
- If you have colleagues that you work with, then you may have them supervise you---and you can supervise them.
- Be sure you're clear when you explain the result you want to your supervisor so that when he checks in to see how you're doing, there's no room for excuses or shortcuts.
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