How to Reset Your Business

And Regain Focus in 5 Simple Steps

Running a business can be such a jumble of tasks coming at you all at once that you can feel as though your head will explode. One moment, you’re full of ideas and energy. The next, you’re drowning in admin, struggling to finish projects and unsure where your time is going.

If your workdays feel chaotic, it’s likely not due to a lack of effort on your part but, rather, a lack of clarity.

A business reset helps you step back, reassess and refocus so you can make real progress without burning out.

This isn’t about tearing everything down and starting again. It’s about making small, practical adjustments that clear the clutter, improve focus and help you work smarter.

Here’s a simple five-step process to reset your business and get back in control.

Step 1: Identify What’s Slowing You Down

Before fixing anything, you need to know where things are going wrong. It’s easy to assume you just need to work harder, but the real issue is often where your time, energy and focus are being drained.

Common signs your workflow needs a reset

• You finish the day exhausted but with little to show for it

• Tasks take longer than expected because you keep switching between them

• You spend more time on admin than on the core work that actually grows your business

Action step

Spend one day tracking your time - every task, every distraction, every small admin job.

At the end of the day, ask:

• Where am I losing the most time?

• Which tasks are essential, and which could be automated or eliminated?

• Am I working on what actually moves my business forward?

By spotting patterns, you’ll see where things need to change.

Step 2: Structure Your Workday to Suit Your Energy and Focus

A fixed, rigid schedule doesn’t work for most business owners but, a flexible structure, built around your natural energy levels, makes a huge difference.

Why this matters

• If you do deep-focus work when you’re mentally drained, it takes twice as long

• If you scatter admin tasks across the day, they interrupt bigger priorities

Example

• If you are most productive in the morning, block that time for creative or strategic work

• If admin tasks drain you, schedule them in one focused session rather than spreading them out

• If you work better in short bursts, try structured work sprints rather than long, open-ended blocks

Action step

Break your day into Focus Blocks:

• High-focus work - strategy, planning, deep work

• Admin and low-energy tasks - emails, invoicing, scheduling

• Creative work - writing, content creation, brainstorming

• Breaks and recovery - short resets to maintain momentum

A structured but adaptable routine will keep you moving without feeling overwhelmed.

Step 3: Cut Out the Noise and Focus on What Brings Results

Not every task is important.

The more you try to juggle, the harder it is to make real progress.

A common mistake is filling your to-do list with 30+ tasks instead of focusing on the few that actually matter.

How to simplify

Instead of a long, overwhelming task list, use the Now, Next, Waiting method:

• Now - The three priorities you’re working on today

• Next - Tasks waiting for attention soon

• Waiting - Things on hold or dependent on others

By focusing on a smaller number of meaningful tasks, you’ll work more efficiently and get more done.

Action step

Look at your current to-do list.

Cross out everything that isn’t urgent or essential.

Pick three key tasks to focus on this week - and put the rest on hold.

Step 4: Build in Accountability So You Don’t Drift Off Course

Motivation is unreliable. Some days, you’re focused and productive. Other days, even the smallest task feels impossible.

This is where you should use accountability systems - they help you stay consistent, even when motivation fades.

Simple ways to build accountability

• A daily check-in (five minutes) to ask: What did I complete today? What needs my attention tomorrow?

• A weekly progress review - either on your own or with a business coach

• A co-working or accountability partner to keep you on track

Example

A solopreneur I worked with felt stuck every Monday, wasting hours deciding what to work on. We set up a Sunday evening review session, where she spent 10 minutes planning her top three priorities for the week. Within weeks, she was making faster progress with less stress.

Action step

Choose one accountability method - whether it’s a daily check-in, a weekly review or working with someone who can help you stay focused.

Step 5: Review and Adjust Every Week So You Stay on Track

A reset isn’t a one-time fix - it’s an ongoing process of reviewing what’s working and making small adjustments.

Why this matters

• Without regular reviews, bad habits creep back in

• Small tweaks over time prevent overwhelm and burnout

At the end of each week, take 15 minutes to reflect:

• What worked well?

• Where did I struggle?

• What’s one thing I can adjust next week?

Example

A business owner I worked with was losing four hours a week on unnecessary admin.

After reviewing her time, she switched to an automated booking system - instantly freeing up more time for client work.

Action step

Schedule a weekly check-in - Fridays or Sundays work well - to reflect, reset and plan the following week.

Reset Your Business, Your Way

A business reset isn’t about overhauling everything at once. It’s about making small, intentional changes that bring clarity, structure and progress.

You can take these five steps and start making changes today - focusing on what works for you and your business.

Alternatively, if you would rather have some expert support to guide you through it, there are two ways to get started:

My Power Hour is a focused 60-minute session to clear bottlenecks and create a simple next step.

My Clarity Session offers a deeper dive, with a 1–2 hour session, follow-up plan and personalised structure.