Okay, it's one thing when you get sucked into reality TV but I am getting sucked into webinars, teleseminars, phone conferences, self help videoes...I have signed up for them with Hubspot, Ellen Britt, The Barefoot Executive, The Braveheart Women, and Keith Ferrazzi to name just a few.  I am really uncertain when it first started or with who.  I just know it has started and there is no end in sight.  And, to be honest-I am okay with it.  However, I have started planning better about the seminars.  I was signing up for classes and then forgetting that I had until way to late to hear it.  I have found that there is a simple solution.  PLAN!  A good plan is your best bet if you have this addiction or see that you are signing up for webinars and MISSING the call.  Here is what I would suggest and I hope it helps you.  As I have found out, that most of the webinars (free or paid) that I sign up for are inspiring me or giving me tons of knowledge and saving me invaluable time in the long run.  So here's my simple plan for others that are addicted to webinars:


1) If you don't have a loose or structure plan for your week-GET ONE.  Being able to set your week and days to activities will help you manage your time better.  I have started with a daily "loose" schedule.  Since I work from home (YAY) I decided very quickly that I DID NOT WANT TO WORK on Mondays.  I dreaded Mondays when I was in the corporate world. So, most Mondays are Housework Days.  Tuesday and Wednesday are appointments and project days, Thursdays are any research, development (self or for a client), Fridays are volunteer days and any non-profit (non paying) projects I may be doing. Saturdays are free days for me to decide what I want to do. Sundays are family, church and Lifetime & HGTV.
 
2) Don't hide your schedule on your iPhone, PDA, "crackberry", MAC or PC.  Post your schedule in front of your work area; either for the day, week or month.  By posting it and seeing it, you will keep yourself from over committing or getting off course.  (which is easy if you work from home-housework always looks better when you are having a hectic day!)

3) Stick to it.  If you are like me, I prefer to have a loose schedule for those just in case days.  For instance, if I have a client that needs my assistance on Monday.  I will quickly decided to either use my time on Saturday to do housework or I will swap a day out of the week.  The only day that is stone for me are my Fridays.  I volunteer in the community and give back that day.  

4) Don't be afraid to sign up for seminars that are on your development day.  If they offer replays or it is an on demand video, sign up or bookmark the video and wait until your developmental day to watch it.  I also will sign up for anything that is scheduled at night for me during normal me time.  (Like this week's Wildfire Women's Rally-it was at 9pm each night.  I would normally be reading a book, instead I am getting inspired and great tips from amazing women.)

In closing, if you haven't taken a class or listened to a speaker online-do it!  You would not believe how many things are available for FREE that will not only inspire you personally BUT will take you and your business to the next level.  Information is power.  AND, I don't know about you but I am taking myself to a DIY business owner.  I want to know the processes and understand, especially this internet world, so that I can make informed decisions about products and services that I may need or my clients.

SIDE NOTE:  For those that are paying attention.  One, I work from home.  Yes, my paid work week is really 2-3 days a week.  YES, I am making a decent living.  WHY, because I am getting the work done 2-3 days a week so that I can enjoy my family, my life, and grow & give.