Time Management Tips for Side Hustlers & Entrepreneurs

✍️ By Debbie Balfour | WBN News | June 23, 2025 | Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor.

Side hustlers and aspiring entrepreneurs often feel like they’re drowning in to-do lists, late nights, and minimal progress. The most common excuse? “I don’t have enough time.” But the truth is — you don’t need more hours. You need a smarter strategy.

Shift From Time Management to Energy Management

Not all hours in your day are created equal. If you're building your business after a draining 8-hour shift, you’re probably operating on fumes.
The fix? Identify your high-energy windows — mornings, lunch breaks, or early evenings — and reserve them for your most important business tasks like content creation, marketing, or financial planning.

Ditch Multitasking — Embrace Task Batching

Multitasking is a myth. It doesn’t make you efficient — it makes you scattered. Instead, use batching. Create time blocks for specific task types: one for content, one for outreach, one for admin.
Batching builds momentum, keeps you in flow, and helps you stay focused on what truly moves the needle.

The Power of a Daily Power Hour

Think you need five hours a day to succeed? Think again.
If you give your business just 60 focused minutes a day, you can still make consistent progress. No distractions, no multitasking — just one powerful, intentional hour of execution. It’s the small, consistent effort that leads to massive results.

Eliminate Your Time Leaks

Your biggest time drains aren’t always obvious — they’re often silent.
Mindless scrolling, overthinking, and perfectionism are all forms of procrastination disguised as productivity. Audit your time honestly and eliminate these leaks before they rob you of your potential.

Final Thought: Structure Sets You Free

You don’t need to hustle harder — you need to lead smarter. When you treat your time like the valuable asset it is and operate with structure and purpose, you create space for growth, success, and freedom.

Want to see these strategies in action?
Watch the full Transformational Thursday Live session below, where I break down time management secrets for side hustlers — with real-life examples, step-by-step guidance, and a free downloadable template.

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Debbie Balfour | Real Estate Investing Success Coach + Podcast Host
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