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I don't think I have to really tell you how easy it is to get distracted while conducting business online, especially from home. With all the tasks we have to undertake,it's a wonder that anything gets accomplished. I thought I would take the time to share with you some of the things I do to help manage my time.

1. Create a To-Do List
I usually create my list the night before, or the very first thing in the morning. I simply make a list of all the things I need to get done that day, and work my way through it until all tasks are complete.

2. Keep Your Focus
This is probably the hardest thing on this list to do. Just keep telling yourself that these are things that you must do and the results from them will be a more profitable business. Do whatever it takes to stay on track.

3. When You Get Sidetracked'.Get Up!
If you find yourself on a browsing or clicking binge when you should be working your task list, stop and get away from your computer. After a small break you will find yourself refreshed with a ready-to-work perspective again.

4. Set Time Limits
Set a limit for how long you have to spend on certain tasks. Set an alarm or use a timer to help keep track. When the timer stops or the alarm sounds, stop and move on to the next task.

5. Pull the Old Switcheroo
When there is something that you are working on and you just can't seem to stay focused on it, stop and move onto another task for awhile. This break will help you feel more focused when you come back to it.

6. Breaking Big Rocks into Little Stones
When you have a very large task it can sometimes seem overwhelming and like you are getting nowhere fast. You may find yourself moving the same task from one day's To-Do-List to the next. When this happens try breaking your larger tasks in smaller, more manageable tasks. The smaller tasks can be marked off your list more easily and at the end of the day you will see how much you have really accomplished.

A common issue among Internet based businesses is becoming overwhelmed and overworked. Keep in mind that Rome was not built in a day, and your business won't be either. Take your time and cut yourself some slack if you don't get everything accomplished as quickly as you were hoping.