What do you do if your personal branding tasks are overwhelming and you don't know where to start? (2024)

Whenever I feel overwhelmed with something I look at my goals and prioritize my #1 and #2 tasks. I don't move on to the next tasks unless I have those 2 done. Once you have your goals you can work backwards to figure out the necessary steps you need to take.

C'est tout à fait normal de se sentir perdu lorsqu'on découvre la notion de Personal Branding Je suis aussi passé par là et voici ce que j'ai fait en quelques étapes:1/ Il faut se reconnecter à ses objectifs : Pourquoi souhaiterais-je développer mon Personal Branding ? pour moi c'est essentiel…2/ Divisez les tâches en étapes plus petites et se connecter à sa singularité personnelle 〰️ une question simple, "qu'est-ce qui me différencie? "3/ Établissez un plan d'action : Avoir un plan clair vous aidera à rester organisé, structuré et concentré. Si vous souhaitez vous lancer sur LinkedIn, commencez déjà à mettre à jour votre profil progressivement

Translated

By breaking down each task you will avoid analysis by paralysis which happens when a task is too large and seems impossible to achieve. When you break it down into smaller tasks you start to get some wins under your belt and also start to build your confidence in the process.

Starting on any one platform is a good choice. Identify your type of audience and goals, then choose a platform accordingly. If you go forward with multiple platforms and unrealistic goals, you might get burnout easily. Prioritize and organise your tasks

Using the right tools can make managing your personal brand much easier. There's a variety of apps and software out there to help with social media management, post scheduling, and monitoring engagement. Choose the ones that fit your requirements and automate the more routine tasks. This approach saves time for more personalized efforts like networking or crafting unique content, which are essential for strengthening your personal brand.

I look for support. I have built a community of professionals who are equipped with skills to help me. And I am available to support them.

A lot of social media apps have a scheduling tool in the platform and I like using those tools simply because I know they won't mess with the algorithm.

* Don't hesitate to contact mentors, friends, or potential support contacts in your network when you feel stressed with the task at hand.* Discuss your obstacles and objectives with the group members from which you can seek counseling, and necessary wisdom either by advice, insights, or help.* Hire freelancers or consultants who are specialists in the areas where you need extra help. They can be graphic designers, content writers, or people dealing with digital marketing too.* Look for online communities, forums, and networking groups that deal with personal branding to easily connect with people who share your views and from whom you can gather insights and experiences.

Building a strong personal brand is not even a destination. You cannot stop one single day and say that you have achieved something. This is a process and it is going to continue forever. So seeking help whenever needed is important, Be it from your network,mentor or friend.

Your brand will evolve with time and you will need to adjust as you go. This is normal and part of the evolution of your work. As you reflect, you will start to gain a better understanding of what you need to work on and what you need to stop doing. I like doing this reflection quarterly so I can gain better insight of what's working and what's not.

Use the Eisenhower Matrix and lean on VA staff or automation tools to help you gain perspective on what you can tackle and what is necessary. Evolution has no time limit - to quote the wise Billy Joel "You can't be everything you want to be before your time. You're so ahead of yourself that you forgot what you need" - take a breath. Invest in yourself by learning the impact you're making and the impact you're aiming for.

Consistency is the key. Do not even think about the results or the quality of your work. Focus on being consistent and it works compoundly. Also, remember consistency never means daily posting. Everyone has a different pace and you should follow that.

Consistency is the most important part of this. Consistency means something different for everyone. Someone may be able to post 3x a week while others can only post 1x a week. Don't post everyday one week and then nothing the next.

Navigating personal branding on top of your job is not an easy task.That's why 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 to make it easier.🟡 Look into building your own second brand system to ease the workload of creating content.🟡 Look into design tools that help you create an effective visual identity and build templates so that you don't start from scratch every single time (you can try easybranding.io😉)

Remember why you started in the first place. Keeping your goals in mind and remembering the excitement you had in the beginning, takes you from overwhelmed to focused.Each day decide what's the most important task you need to finish that day to move towards your goals.Yes, I know you have a lot more on your to do list. But step away from the execution mindset into a strategic one.Now look at the tasks on your list and decide which one should you tackle today to get closer to your goals. Go do that first.After you're done, look at your list again and consider another task that it's tied to your goals and do that. And so on.At the end of the day you'll feel the satisfaction of progress.