Sometimes it can feel like you are putting the “work” into networking but not getting the desired results. After a mentor emphasised “Your network is your net worth” and it could do wonders for my career, I attended as many networking events and conferences as my calendar could handle. And it was hard! As an introvert, I spent a lot of energy meeting new people and would come back home exhausted with a lot of business cards I didn’t know what to do with.

To make sure my time is actually spent on what is important to me, my business partner introduced me to the 24 hour grid. This has been a game-changer and a tool I keep going back to when it feels like my agenda is in charge of me instead of the other way around. I’ve become much more mindful of my own schedule, and it has allowed me to take control of my time and prioritize the things that truly matter to me.