an Introduction to Automation
Time is one of the most valued resources in life, but many of us are not great at taking advantage of it. In today’s highly connected, always-moving digital world, we often find it difficult to find the time to do what we truly love. This is not how life was supposed to be. There is no denying that we must work to be successful, but we should also have time to pursue our passions, love those around us and find our purpose. Fortunately, automation can help us achieve success and take back our time without compromising our livelihood.
What is Workflow Automation?
Workflow Automation refers to automated actions that take place in a series in order to help a process move along. It helps to streamline your tasks so that you have more time for important issues. An effective workflow automation system will take support processes off of your plate and allow you to do more pressing tasks that require creativity and focus. It may not seem like much, but even moving your hand from your keyboard to your mouse and moving your mouse across the screen takes valuable seconds and those seconds add up. By implementing a workflow strategy and keyboard shortcuts, you’ll save time during the workday, eliminating the need to stay after-hours to fix problems that happen with an ineffective workflow.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to workflow automation, and they are only getting better as technology improves. If you feel that you are spending far too much time carrying out simple repetitive tasks, do yourself a favor and allow me to help you automate some of your day-to-day responsibilities. Maximize your effectiveness by utilizing workflow programs that take care of things for you so that you can focus on real issues. Let the machines do the machine work while you look to the future.
Automation doesn’t have to be a complex, technical process though. There’s another form of automation that I like to call Planning Automation.
What is Planning Automation?
With Planning Automation, you can maximize time by making decisions in advance to simplify your day-to-day activities. Delegating, defining actions in advance, and putting systems into place will free your attention and allow you to spend more time doing the things you enjoy. When you plan meals in advance or choose your outfit the night before, you’re automating decisions. Simple steps like this mean you can focus your attention on more important things in life.
How can Automation Help Me?
Think of all of the little things that require your attention throughout the day. Whether they’re business tasks or personal tasks, everyone has them. They’re eating away at your time. Even if a task only takes a few minutes, it adds up over the course of a year or lifetime. You’ll be amazed at the amount of time you save by automating these mundane processes. Let’s connect and find ways to help each other take back those precious moments.