This seems to be a question I am asked all the time. It seems you have plenty to do and blogging looks like a huge investment of time!

As a coach, I hear this about lots of different tasks when I work with my clients. We live hectic, time crunched lives for the most part, trying to have it all. And, as I've noted, you can have it all...just not all at the same time!

If you are struggling with this, rather than one of the blogoholics that could spend all their time on their blogs, here is a suggestion: Time block! This answer to finding the time is quite simple and can be used for all those important, but not urgent things you know would make a difference.

Initially, your blog will take some time when you are getting it set up and optimizing it, but once you have the basics done, the best way to make it work is to put on your calendar appointments for blogging. When are you at you most creative? The beginning of the day is my best time. Whatever yours is, that is when to schedule a half an hour, maybe 2-3 times a week to tend to your blogging. Read and comment. Write a post. And, then get on with it. Make it a habit and it'll be like brushing your teeth!!!

You have the same amount of time as Bill Gates! Are you using it effectively????

 

 

6 Comments on Finding Time To Blog

OCT
26
2007

Great blog Joeann! My wife introduced me to the idea of a schedule and blocking time for meetings, working out, and (of course) blogging, and it saves time, and in the end money. Thanks for sharing! 

 

Dan Smith 

9:59am • #1
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Dan-Sounds like you have a smart wife!!
3:11pm • #2
OCT
28
2007
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I blog when I'm at the doctors, gas station and even while driving. While driving I recorded blog ideas or in some cases complete blogs on my voice recorder. The biggest problem I see is they have the ideas, then forget them before they get home. Because of my voice recorder I have had some of my best blogs done in less than 5 minutes.

Use your time wisely and not waste lost few minutes. Even my denist laughs at me because I will write a blog or two while he is working on my teeth.

12:36am • #3
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Todd-  Really good ideas! and LOL...picturing you in the dentist chair!!! Thanks for coming by!

1:23pm • #4
OCT
29
2007

Great point Joeann!  It is definitely how each of us uses that time that make s successful in what we do.

7:23am • #5
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Dale  Yep and hopefully it includes having FUN!!!!

9:27am • #6

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