Bloggers Share Ways To Be Productive In Life

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Walking in and out of my room, going back to and forth from the kitchen, holding a mug of my favorite tea, I ponder over collaborations and an infinite list of unfinished tasks. Multitasking is my thing, although it does overwork my brain. But that’s how I roll. One of my collaborations is a result of this post. I decided working on content with a few fellow lifestyle bloggers. One of the bloggers, Claire Mac, came up with many ways to stay productive, and I thought why not. Someone who doesn't go by the book, and doesn't have a set routine even with a job, could learn something from them. On another note, I admit I should do a few things to get the best out of the time I have on my disposal. But before I get to that, let me introduce to you a few fantastic bloggers on my platform. They are going to share practical tips with you on how you can stay productive, in various facets of life. The topics cover productivity tips in parenting, travelling, studying, blogging, full time job, and working from home. So let's find out how bloggers share ways to be productive in life.

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•  Claire Mac from United Kingdom. She blogs about parenting, and lifestyle.
• Kelly Diane, The Kelly Diane Report from United Kingdom. She blogs about beauty, fashion, and lifestyle.
• Karalee, Tales of Belle from Denmark. She blogs about beauty, books, and lifestyle.
•  Fashion and Frappes from United Kingdom. They blog about fashion, lifestyle, and travel.
• Della, Della Loves Nutella from United Kingdom. She blogs on beauty, travel, and life.
• Nadiene, Just Nadiene from United Kingdom. She blogs on beauty, and lifestyle.
• Katie, Dating Bitch from United States. She blogs about relationships, and lifestyle.

So let's jump in and see what these bloggers have to say.

 

Claire Mac

1. How To Be More Productive As A Mum

As a mum I feel like I have had to learn to become productive. Entering motherhood was a drastic transformation for me in terms of learning new priorities and ways to increase productivity. To manage 101 other jobs to do during the day, I had to learn the art of productivity!

The biggest trick I learnt in becoming more productive at home as a mum is to prepare as much as humanly possible beforehand. Foreseeing all the little jobs may sound like the most boring thing in the world, but for me and my lifestyle, it has been an absolute Godsend. This means preparing my daughter’s bag the night before or making sure nappies are stocked up before we run out. It is outfit planning for the week ahead or compiling a shopping list as and when we need things so nothing gets forgotten. It is curating an effective toy rotation scheme to keep my daughter stimulated.

I believe that “failing to prepare is preparing to fail”. A job that may only take five minutes could possibly save you half an hour if you came back to it a few days or weeks later. If advance preparation gives me more time to be productive with my daughter, I’m going to blooming well do it.

The Kelly Diane Report

2. How To Be More Productive When You're Travelling

I absolutely love writing for my blog. However, what I love more is travelling the UK with my boyfriend in our converted van. You might be thinking that doing the two things is stressful, but fear not. I’m bringing you tips to be more productive while travelling.

Whether it's a staycation or you're travelling further afield, the best way to stay productive is to be organized. I write and schedule content to promote in advance before travelling so I can then relax. It gives me more opportunity to focus on enjoying my travels. There are also helpful apps such as Buffer, which allows you to schedule your social media in advance. This has been a lifesaver for me. It means I can have fun exploring new destinations.

Another tip is to create morning and evening routine. When I'm travelling, I schedule social media content over my breakfast. In evenings I check on blog works, and enjoy away the rest of the day. By following them, people haven't realized that I'm away travelling, because they see no change or silence on my blog and social media.

 

Tales of Belle

3. How To Be Productive As A Blogger

Blogging can be challenging especially if you are studying, a parent, have a job, or have other obligations. So I will tell you how to manage blogging. First, decide how often you want to publish a post and what would work best with your schedule. Since I am currently taking Danish classes three days a week, I find publishing a new post once a week perfect for me. Next, figure out when you have free time, set some of that time aside for blogging. I often set time aside during evenings and on weekends to work on my blog.

To be more productive, I suggest making a weekly to-do list with different blogging tasks you would like to complete, such as writing and editing a post, comment engagement, and social media promotion. Also, when I have an idea for a blog post, I jot it down with notes in my Notes app on my phone. So when I do write a post, I already know what to write about. Furthermore, I also recommend planning your posts in advance. I plan my posts at the beginning of every month. Finally, use the time you have during breaks at work, school, or home to do smaller blogging and socials tasks.

Fashion and Frappes also share a similar routine to Karalee.

Fashion and Frappes

4. How To Be More Productive As A Blogger With A Full Time Job

As someone with a pretty intense full-time job and a blog, organization is the key. Last minute stress kills confidence, productivity and incentive, so I try to avoid this. I have task lists for everything. I don’t want my brain to be taxed trying to remember small tasks. If it is in the list, it is not cluttering up space in my brain, leaving it to be more creative. 

I also try and use all the bits of time I have, waiting for the bus or tube etc. I use this time to schedule social media, write up blog on my Notes app (like I’m doing with this one), and edit photos. I have a strict policy of not using apps to pass time. I don’t have games on my phone as that is just buried time. Finally, blocking out time for everything you need to do in your calendar. This helps as a reminder, gets things done, and helps you be on time for everything you need to.

 Della Loves Nutella

5. How To Be More Productive In Everyday Life

 Productivity doesn’t necessarily mean completing the longest list of things to do every day, it can be the smallest wins that give you a sense of accomplishment. We all struggle with this need to be constantly productive to feel fulfilled but that is not attainable.

Being productive in your everyday life is a mindset. My biggest tip to keep a productive mindset is to celebrate when you have completed tasks. It could be as simple as tidying your room or completing a long assignment. Once done, give yourself a pat on the back or say something positive about the task at hand. We’re so conditioned for the need to be busy that sometimes we don’t take the praise for resting and looking after ourselves. Cheer yourself on like you do your best friend or a close relative as I can assure you, with the right motivation, being productive and feeling productive comes a lot easier to you.

 

Just Nadiene

6. How To Be Productive When A Task Is Tedious

We all experience a day of the most tedious of tasks. If it is multiple tasks, the result can be a person sitting idle watching the clock tick away. If you frequent experiences like this, then here are some tips to keep you productive.

Tackle the most important task first. The boost of completing something will keep you going, and finishing tasks earlier in the day will help you avoid missing deadlines. Also notice if you have added tasks to your list that take less than five minutes to complete, do those right away. Completing mundane tasks will lessen visual demotivation, and the quick win will increase your motivation.

Chunk your day into bite-sized pieces with short breaks in between. Chunking tasks will help you power through your jobs quickly whilst not feeling like there is one never-ending task to complete. Reduce distractions by utilizing focus settings on your desktop. This way you can pace your chunked tasks by checking time on the phone, and keep on without interruption.

 

Dating Bitch

7. Breaking The Block: How To Be More Productive As A Writer

I’m a writer at heart. As a blogger, I’m constantly writing new pieces and usually don’t struggle with finding ideas. But for my other writings, it’s a whole different story. I suffer this affliction known as Writer’s Block. I want to write but I just don’t feel inspired. I don’t think you can overcome Writers Block, but I do think you can find ways to be more productive.

First, don’t try to fight it. When it hits, accept the fact that you’re not feeling creative and move on. Go for a walk, draw, or even start writing something completely new. For fiction, you could also work on different aspects. One thing I like to do is come up with potential character names, for instance. You can also write out physical description of your characters, or list bullet points of important plot lines. Finally, you could get away from your own work altogether and read a book. Sometimes, reading other writers’ work is enough to get creative juices flowing.  

Me?

8. How Can I Work Productive At Home

Pandemic has resulted in people working from home altogether. So I’m giving you a few "quick" tips on how to stay productive in lockdown. Like I said, I relate to this and should do more.

• Set a best home office setup for productivity. Your home office could be a makeshift office, or a small office space. This will keep you focused.
• Set office hours. Have office hours so you can set reasonable work and personal boundaries. You would be able to accomplish more of your goals this way. Wind up on time, and then relax or enjoy with your loved ones.
• Take regular breaks. Get up from your sitting position every hour and give yourself time to recharge. Have water, take a walk, or speak to your family.
• Reduce digital distractions. Mute socials notifications and save them for evening. Put away your phone when you know it’s not needed.
• Do meal prepping. Prepare meals ahead of schedule. This can save a lot of your time if you are a busy member of your household.
• Multitask. I am a multitasker. Or that is what saves my life? See if it does yours too.

 

Conclusion

The seven bloggers are managing families, work life, studies, travel, and blogging. Their life experiences reflect practical advice to stay motivated, including my little tale of thoughts. If you do the above, you would be able to do better time management, ease your burden, and stay more productive and focused in life.

So what do you think about the advice the bloggers shared? Can you relate to any of those? Let me know in the comment section below.

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