When you start your morning by diving straight into emails or Slack notifications, you're basically handing over the keys to your day. You're letting other people's agendas become your to-do list, and before you know it, your own important work gets pushed to tomorrow... again.

In Episode 56, we talk about why it is so important to set your own priorities and create boundaries that let you focus on what matters most to your business.

Key Takeaways:

- Determine your key priorities before the day begins.

- Create a buffer period to protect your focus from distractions.

- Pick one anchor task to guide your day and limit overwhelm.

- Stop treating your schedule like a help desk—establish boundaries for your availability.

✦ Resources Mentioned: Bottleneck to Balance Roadmap - laurenglynn.com/bottleneck