Time management tips for bloggers

According to the famous saying, “time waits for no one”; this truly motivates me to create adequate time management strategies, especially when I’m having a bad or busy day. I used to be that lady who lay under the duvet and felt overwhelmed by my emotions. I realised that only made things get worse. There is a difference between resting & letting go of your plans temporarily and being overwhelmed by your situation that it takes a toll on you.

One of the many pieces of advice I got during my teen years was “know how to prioritise your task and ask for help; these will save you lots of time”. Prioritisation is a significant key to getting tasks done appropriately, and when you ask for help, the tasks will be easier to accomplish.

As a blogger, business psychologist, wife, mom, daughter, sister, and friend (among other things), these are the ways I wear many hats and still have some alone time.

1. Shopping:

⁃ Do major shopping at midnight in 24/7 supermarkets or mornings to avoid the crowd and long queue at the counter

⁃ Buy food items in bulk for the month this way, and cooking will be easier; you won’t go grocery shopping often

⁃ When I don’t have change, I pay with my card, especially if the cashier doesn’t have change as well.

⁃ On a queue in the supermarket? I check up on people who’ve been on my mind for a while.

2. Blogging & Coaching:

⁃ Write blog ideas as soon as I have them.

⁃ Schedule photoshoot sessions.

⁃ Have a specific time for coaching new bloggers.

⁃ Monitor how often I spend time on social media then adjust it to create time for better things.

⁃ When using public transportation, I complete some tasks on my phone. For instance, I edit videos and pictures on my phone.

3. Family:

⁃ Organise play dates for my son.

⁃ Ask for help when confused or stressed out.

⁃ Have a schedule even if I don’t stick to it every day, it makes me know what to look forward to.

⁃ Have a meal plan; that way, I know what to cook for the week.

⁃ Check-in online with travelling.

⁃ Since I don’t drive, I avoid going out during the rush hour; however, when it is necessary for me to be out, I use the train or abra ride because these are the fastest means of transportation during the rush hour.

⁃ Prepare food in large quantities for the week.

In conclusion, if you are a new blogger, there’s a lot you’ll need to do in addition to leading your life in a positive direction. I hope this post motivates you to manage your time wisely.

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