{"id":4040469,"date":"2019-06-03T17:34:55","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T12:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/?p=4040469"},"modified":"2023-09-22T01:11:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T19:41:25","slug":"productivity-tips-for-bloggers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/productivity-tips-for-bloggers\/","title":{"rendered":"23 Productivity Tips For Bloggers (To Become a Smart Blogger!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><em>I love my work.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No words can explain how thankful I am for the opportunity to make money with my passion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that doesn\u2019t mean I don\u2019t experience slow days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a full-time blogger, maintaining my productivity at the highest level can be a challenge.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are always marketing strategies to manage, <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-post-research\/\" data-lasso-id=\"482\">information to research<\/a>, competitors to analyze, and content to write.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 blogging is indeed a demanding industry. But with the right mindset and tactics, anyone can keep up with this fast-paced lifestyle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I\u2019ll share with you the productivity hacks and habits I\u2019ve acquired through the years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s get a move on.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div id=\"toc\" class=\"mb-toc\"> \n<h2>Best Productivity Tips For Bloggers<\/h2> \n<ul> \n<li><a href=\"#time\">1. Time Management <\/a><\/li> \n<ul> \n<li><a href=\"#writingspeed\">1.1 Identify Your Writing Velocity <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ultradian\">1.2 Leverage the Ultradian Rhythm <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#timetracking\">1.3 Use Time-Tracking Tools <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#distractions\">1.4 Track and Eliminate Distractions <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#breaks\">1.5 Use Your Breaks Wisely <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#weekends\">1.6 Work on Weekends <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#deadlines\">1.7 Set Effective Deadlines <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#organization\">2. Workload Organization <\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#todo\">2.1 Build a To-Do List with Trello <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#important\">2.2 Always Start with the Most Important Task <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#research\">2.3 Research While You Write <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#IFTTT\">2.4 Automate What You Can with IFTTT <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#proofreadingtools\">2.5 Use Proofreading Tools <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#evernote\">2.6 Capture Ideas with Evernote <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#researchtools\">2.7 Expand Your Research Toolset <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul> \n<li><a href=\"#habits\">3. Productivity Habits <\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#breakfast\">3.1 Have a Healthy Breakfast <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#whitenoise\">3.2 Use White Noise for Productivity <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#exercises\">3.3 Light Cardio Exercises <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#coldshower\">3.4 Get a Cold Shower <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#coffee\">3.5 Drink Coffee <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#water\">3.6 Drink Plenty of Water <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#coworking\">3.7 Try Coworking Spaces <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#distractionfree\">3.8 Use Distraction-Free Writing Apps <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#reward\">3.9 Reward Yourself <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">4. Conclusion <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"time\">Time Management&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A smart blogger knows that time is an irretrievable resource.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you waste it, there\u2019s no way of getting it back.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"4040469\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=The+illusion+of+having+%E2%80%9Ctoo+much+time%E2%80%9D+is+one+of+the+problems+that+us+bloggers+tend+to+have.+This+also+applies+to+small+business+owners+and+freelancers+who+work+primarily+at+home.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4040469&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The illusion of having \u201ctoo much time\u201d is one of the problems that us bloggers tend to have. This also applies to small business owners and freelancers who work primarily at home.<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=The+illusion+of+having+%E2%80%9Ctoo+much+time%E2%80%9D+is+one+of+the+problems+that+us+bloggers+tend+to+have.+This+also+applies+to+small+business+owners+and+freelancers+who+work+primarily+at+home.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4040469&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-link\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Click to Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ss-svg-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M28.75 9.5c0 0.25 0 0.563 0 0.813 0 8.688-6.625 18.688-18.688 18.688-3.688 0-7.188-1.063-10.063-2.938 0.5 0.063 1.063 0.063 1.563 0.063 3.063 0 5.938-1 8.188-2.813-2.875 0-5.313-1.938-6.188-4.563 0.438 0.125 0.813 0.125 1.25 0.125 0.625 0 1.188-0.063 1.75-0.188-3-0.625-5.25-3.313-5.25-6.438 0-0.063 0-0.063 0-0.125 0.875 0.5 1.875 0.813 2.938 0.813-1.75-1.125-2.938-3.188-2.938-5.438 0-1.188 0.375-2.313 0.938-3.313 3.188 4 8.063 6.625 13.5 6.875-0.125-0.5-0.188-1-0.188-1.5 0-3.625 2.938-6.563 6.563-6.563 1.938 0 3.625 0.813 4.813 2.063 1.5-0.313 2.938-0.813 4.188-1.563-0.5 1.5-1.563 2.813-2.875 3.625 1.313-0.188 2.563-0.5 3.75-1.063-0.875 1.313-2 2.5-3.25 3.438z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END .ss-ctt-wrapper -->\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Since there\u2019s no supervisor breathing behind our necks, some bloggers get complacent when it comes to time management. Consequently, this leads to a plethora of stressful problems, like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Side-Effects-of-Working-at-Home.png\" alt=\"Disadvantages of no time management\" class=\"wp-image-4040472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Side-Effects-of-Working-at-Home.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Side-Effects-of-Working-at-Home-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Side-Effects-of-Working-at-Home-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sound familiar?&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nope \u2014 this can\u2019t go on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to have a prosperous blogging livelihood, you&nbsp;<em>need&nbsp;<\/em>to take charge of your time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To craft a suitable blogging schedule for you, the first step is to understand your limits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"writingspeed\">1. Identify Your Writing Velocity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself,&nbsp;<em>how many words can I comfortably write in a day?&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plenty of full-time bloggers can consistently output 2,000 to 2,500 words per day. This can be reduced to only 1,500 words as long as every piece is well-polished.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on my experience, 2,000 words can take anywhere between four and eight hours to complete. That requires a speed of 250-500 words per hour \u2014 more than doable even during lazy days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your writing speed then becomes your baseline for your daily schedule, which takes us to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ultradian\">2. Leverage the \u201cUltradian Rhythm\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re writing at 500 words per hour flat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to work from 10 AM, you should finish writing a 2,000-word post by 2 PM, right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Wrong.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing so is a guaranteed path to burnout, especially if you keep it up for weeks on end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, humans are influenced by a natural energy fluctuation known as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jadeteta.com\/blog\/how-to-be-productive-know-your-ultradian-rhythms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"483\">ultradian rhythm<\/a>. This means we experience 90 minutes of high brain activity followed by 20 minutes of downtime in cycles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That explains why you may feel lightheaded after two hours or more of intense work.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to take advantage of the ultradian rhythm is to use the&nbsp;<strong>90\/30 rule.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s simple: perform 90 minutes of uninterrupted work and take a 30-minute break afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this rule, below is what your weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-editorial-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"484\">blogging schedule<\/a> may look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blogging-Schedule.png\" alt=\"Daily Blogging Schedule Example\" class=\"wp-image-4040473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blogging-Schedule.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blogging-Schedule-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Blogging-Schedule-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you may substitute any task into the 90-minute work slots you have each day. You can finalize a draft, customize a landing page, do some research \u2014 whatever you must accomplish at that time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, feel free to tweak your schedule to accommodate your typical wakeful hours. For example, you can start working at 2 PM rather than 10 AM if you prefer working in the evening.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"timetracking\">3. Use a Time-Tracking Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Got your weekly blogging schedule ready?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Good \u2014 let\u2019s talk about how you\u2019ll stick to it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have tremendous self-control, you can probably manage with just a wall clock or your wristwatch. Otherwise, you may use a time-tracking tool like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"485\">Clockify<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Clockify.png\" alt=\"Clockify Homepage\" class=\"wp-image-4040474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Clockify.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Clockify-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Clockify-768x297.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After creating a free account, you can immediately get started on your first project. Just click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018+Project\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>from the dashboard, select&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Create new project,\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>and fill in the necessary details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-a-New-Project.png\" alt=\"Creating a new project on Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-4040475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-a-New-Project.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-a-New-Project-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-a-New-Project-768x491.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Going back to the project dashboard, type in the specific task you want to work on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose you want to do <a rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"keyword research for your article (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/keyword-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"486\">keyword research for your article<\/a> before writing. In which case, enter something like \u201c<strong>keyword research<\/strong>\u201d and click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Start.\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Start-Time-Tracking.png\" alt=\"Start Time Tracking on Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-4040476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Start-Time-Tracking.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Start-Time-Tracking-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Start-Time-Tracking-768x191.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it, you can now accurately track your productivity hours during the day. All that\u2019s left is to make sure you work for only 90 minutes tops and take your 30-minute breaks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"distractions\">4. Track and Eliminate Distractions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the most out of your time tracker, don\u2019t just track your productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Snack times, restroom breaks, phone calls \u2014&nbsp;<em>everything&nbsp;<\/em>must be logged so you know where every precious minute goes to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may not change much at first, but over time, you\u2019ll begin to notice patterns in your workday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you may think that the 10 minutes you spend on Facebook are negligible. But over the span of five days, that would already amount to 50 minutes of lost productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same goes for every little distraction you shrug off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Track-Everything.png\" alt=\"Tracking Distractions\" class=\"wp-image-4040477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Track-Everything.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Track-Everything-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Track-Everything-768x276.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve specified your top time-wasters, it\u2019s time to devise a game plan on how to avoid them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s the trick:<\/strong> list down the most common distractions you encounter on an average workday. When done, work your way from top to bottom and try to identify their&nbsp;<em>triggers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you an idea, social media breaks may unwantedly occur whenever you receive notifications on your phone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fix?&nbsp;<em>Turn off notifications for social media apps or put your phone on silent.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep coming up with solutions to distractions and make them part of your daily ritual. To remind yourself, use any note-taking app to jot everything down \u2014 no need to overcomplicate things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Daily-Routine.png\" alt=\"Daily Routine for Distractions\" class=\"wp-image-4040478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Daily-Routine.png 984w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Daily-Routine-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Daily-Routine-768x378.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, try&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/microsoft-sticky-notes\/9nblggh4qghw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"487\">Sticky Notes<\/a> for Windows users or any similar app for MacOS. It shouldn\u2019t be hard to find free options that you can use for simple reminders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"754\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sticky-Notes.png\" alt=\"Sticky Notes Apps for MacOS\" class=\"wp-image-4040479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sticky-Notes.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sticky-Notes-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Sticky-Notes-768x579.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"breaks\">5. Use Your Breaks Wisely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps we\u2019ve talked about thus far focus on what you should do during your productive time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This time, we need to discuss how you should spend your breaks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking back at your schedule, you most likely have three or four breaks planned. That should be more than enough to help your mind and body sustain their energy levels throughout the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should also accommodate activities that will help you maximize your breaks, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Take a Coffee Nap \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/coffee-nap#effectiveness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"488\">number of studies&nbsp;<\/a>have shown that consuming caffeine before a nap has positive benefits on a person\u2019s productivity. It\u2019s like a modified version of a power nap \u2014 only with a quick cup of coffee added to the mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get Up and Stretch \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Slouching in front of a computer screen for hours can lead to body pain, excessive tiredness, and increased stress. This&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vegandollhouse.com\/blog\/stretching-while-blogging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"489\">post from Vegan Dollhouse<\/a> will show you a few easy-to-do yoga poses that will help you avoid these problems.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Have a Healthy Snack \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>If it\u2019s not time for lunch yet, consider giving yourself a healthy treat to stay energized longer. Some ideas include a banana, all-natural peanut butter, some dark chocolate, and yogurt.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Answer Emails \u2014<\/strong> Rather than writing responses to emails during work hours, do it in one of your breaks. You can also give yourself a pass to check your social media for any messages.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read or Watch Something Useful \u2014<\/strong> If you love learning like me, you may check out your favorite blog or YouTube channel for updates. Just be sure to rest your eyes if they feel tired to prevent strain.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weekends\">6. Work on Weekends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true that lost time can\u2019t be recovered. But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t&nbsp;<em>make&nbsp;<\/em>more time for productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Whenever I feel like I\u2019m behind schedule, I choose to squeeze a few hours over the weekend to catch up.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us prefer to get important work done on weekdays and rest during weekends \u2014 I get that. But if you really have nothing better to do, consider putting at least an hour to complete a meaningful task.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, I guess this warrants a few changes to your weekly schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Work-on-Weekends.png\" alt=\"Work on Weekends\" class=\"wp-image-4040480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Work-on-Weekends.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Work-on-Weekends-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Work-on-Weekends-768x471.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"4040469\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Extra+work+done+on+weekends+will+significantly+make+your+next+regular+workday+easier.+Besides%2C+you+probably+have+competitors+who+continue+to+grind+on+Saturdays+and+Sundays+%E2%80%94+don%E2%80%99t+get+left+behind%21&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4040469&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Extra work done on weekends will significantly make your next regular workday easier. Besides, you probably have competitors who continue to grind on Saturdays and Sundays \u2014 don\u2019t get left behind!<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Extra+work+done+on+weekends+will+significantly+make+your+next+regular+workday+easier.+Besides%2C+you+probably+have+competitors+who+continue+to+grind+on+Saturdays+and+Sundays+%E2%80%94+don%E2%80%99t+get+left+behind%21&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4040469&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-link\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Click to Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ss-svg-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M28.75 9.5c0 0.25 0 0.563 0 0.813 0 8.688-6.625 18.688-18.688 18.688-3.688 0-7.188-1.063-10.063-2.938 0.5 0.063 1.063 0.063 1.563 0.063 3.063 0 5.938-1 8.188-2.813-2.875 0-5.313-1.938-6.188-4.563 0.438 0.125 0.813 0.125 1.25 0.125 0.625 0 1.188-0.063 1.75-0.188-3-0.625-5.25-3.313-5.25-6.438 0-0.063 0-0.063 0-0.125 0.875 0.5 1.875 0.813 2.938 0.813-1.75-1.125-2.938-3.188-2.938-5.438 0-1.188 0.375-2.313 0.938-3.313 3.188 4 8.063 6.625 13.5 6.875-0.125-0.5-0.188-1-0.188-1.5 0-3.625 2.938-6.563 6.563-6.563 1.938 0 3.625 0.813 4.813 2.063 1.5-0.313 2.938-0.813 4.188-1.563-0.5 1.5-1.563 2.813-2.875 3.625 1.313-0.188 2.563-0.5 3.75-1.063-0.875 1.313-2 2.5-3.25 3.438z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END .ss-ctt-wrapper -->\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deadlines\">7. Set Effective Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite having a well-planned weekly schedule, you may still be tempted to put off certain tasks from time to time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why?&nbsp;<em>Because you think you can always do them tomorrow.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting due times for tasks is a proven way of breaking this bad habit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It instills the sense of urgency and amplifies the sense of accomplishment whenever you successfully meet a deadline.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set a reminder on your phone or computer to notify you about an upcoming deadline ahead of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, no need to invest in a paid tool \u2014 any built-in alarm or note-taking app should do the trick.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I, myself, get by with just the built-in \u201cReminders\u201d app on MacOS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Set-Reminders-for-Deadlines.png\" alt=\"Setting Reminders for Deadlines\" class=\"wp-image-4040481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Set-Reminders-for-Deadlines.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Set-Reminders-for-Deadlines-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Set-Reminders-for-Deadlines-768x455.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I also use a free task management app to track deadlines and the completion of projects in the same place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This leads us to the next facet of productivity I\u2019ll cover in this post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"organization\">Workload Organization&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning how to manage your time is a huge leap towards a more productive blogging career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling in control yet?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Well, you\u2019re about to feel even more empowered with the workload organization tactics I\u2019m about to lay down.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"todo\">8. Build a To-Do List with Trello<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m about to unveil a secret:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"490\">Trello<\/a> to stay on top of my daily blog management tasks.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Trello.png\" alt=\"Trello Homepage\" class=\"wp-image-4040482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Trello.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Trello-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Trello-768x305.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Trello is a lightweight yet incredibly useful task management tool. It features a drag-and-drop interface where tasks can be organized into cards and sorted into their own lists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These lists can then be managed in their own designated boards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may all seem confusing when you hear about it. But once you see the tool in action, it\u2019s the easiest thing in the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the sake of this guide, allow me to create a new Trello board called \u201cMy Blog.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process only requires you to enter a board title, set a background, and modify its privacy settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-Trello-Board.png\" alt=\"Creating a new Trello board\" class=\"wp-image-4040483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-Trello-Board.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-Trello-Board-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-Trello-Board-768x327.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the board is ready, you can now create new lists that will help you organize your tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical list that I know most bloggers use is a \u201cto-do\u201d list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-List-Title.png\" alt=\"Creating a To-Do List on Trello\" class=\"wp-image-4040484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-List-Title.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-List-Title-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Create-List-Title-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re happy with the name of your list, click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Add List\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>to create it in the active board. You will then be able to add cards that pertain to specific tasks to your to-do list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, let\u2019s say you want to write an article called \u201cHow to Start a Blog.\u201d All you have to do is enter its title and click&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Add Card.\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Add-Card.png\" alt=\"Adding a Trello Card\" class=\"wp-image-4040485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Add-Card.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Add-Card-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Add-Card-768x394.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Trello, cards may contain loads of useful information about a task. You can write an elaborate description, create checklists, upload attachments, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A must-have feature is the \u201cDue Date\u201d tool, which essentially lets you set deadlines for tasks. This comes in handy with the strategies mentioned in the previous section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Trello-Due-Date.png\" alt=\"Setting Due Dates for Trello Cards\" class=\"wp-image-4040486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Trello-Due-Date.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Trello-Due-Date-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Trello-Due-Date-768x518.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important\">9. Always Start with the Most Important Task<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting to know Trello is like an eye-opening experience for me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After I understood how it works, my to-do list was filled with cards within minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s when I realized that I need to refine another skill to be as productive as I can be: <strong><em>PRIORITIZATION<\/em><\/strong><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know that writing is only a small part of what we do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The moment you decided to build your own blog, you assumed a number of digital marketing-related responsibilities. This includes keyword and content research, website design, and social media marketing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a busy day, this is what your to-do list may look like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/To-Do-List.png\" alt=\"Busy To-Do List\" class=\"wp-image-4040487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/To-Do-List.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/To-Do-List-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/To-Do-List-768x459.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re like most people, you may want to start with the easier tasks first before the heavy stuff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>While such an approach is totally understandable, it has to stop.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important tasks tend to require the most amount of energy in any given day.&nbsp;<strong>That\u2019s why you should always aim to prioritize them before anything else.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trust me \u2014 you don\u2019t want to write a 2,000-word post after working for hours on light, albeit less important things.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, you can still get the job done, but chances are the quality of the post will be compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"research\">10. Research as You Write<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cOkay, I want to grind through a 2,000-word article today, but what if I don\u2019t know certain terms or concepts?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My response to this question is this:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Just get started.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, you can\u2019t actually prepare for every single obstacle that will come your way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"4040469\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Did+you+think+successful+bloggers+knew+all+the+answers+to+every+possible+question+when+they+were+starting%3F+Nope+%E2%80%94+they+just+had+the+courage+to+take+the+first+step.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4040469&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Did you think successful bloggers knew all the answers to every possible question when they were starting? Nope \u2014 they just had the courage to take the first step.<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Did+you+think+successful+bloggers+knew+all+the+answers+to+every+possible+question+when+they+were+starting%3F+Nope+%E2%80%94+they+just+had+the+courage+to+take+the+first+step.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4040469&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-link\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Click to Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ss-svg-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M28.75 9.5c0 0.25 0 0.563 0 0.813 0 8.688-6.625 18.688-18.688 18.688-3.688 0-7.188-1.063-10.063-2.938 0.5 0.063 1.063 0.063 1.563 0.063 3.063 0 5.938-1 8.188-2.813-2.875 0-5.313-1.938-6.188-4.563 0.438 0.125 0.813 0.125 1.25 0.125 0.625 0 1.188-0.063 1.75-0.188-3-0.625-5.25-3.313-5.25-6.438 0-0.063 0-0.063 0-0.125 0.875 0.5 1.875 0.813 2.938 0.813-1.75-1.125-2.938-3.188-2.938-5.438 0-1.188 0.375-2.313 0.938-3.313 3.188 4 8.063 6.625 13.5 6.875-0.125-0.5-0.188-1-0.188-1.5 0-3.625 2.938-6.563 6.563-6.563 1.938 0 3.625 0.813 4.813 2.063 1.5-0.313 2.938-0.813 4.188-1.563-0.5 1.5-1.563 2.813-2.875 3.625 1.313-0.188 2.563-0.5 3.75-1.063-0.875 1.313-2 2.5-3.25 3.438z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END .ss-ctt-wrapper -->\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<p><strong>The only thing you can do is to begin with what you know and learn on the job.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a scenario: imagine writing a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"491\">MailChimp<\/a> review without much email marketing experience yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After spending time with it, you come across the term \u201cabandoned cart email,\u201d which you have absolutely no idea about. What do you do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Abandoned-Cart-Email.png\" alt=\"Abandoned Cart Emails\" class=\"wp-image-4040488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Abandoned-Cart-Email.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Abandoned-Cart-Email-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Abandoned-Cart-Email-768x379.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you skip mentioning the feature completely? How about rephrasing the description provided by the tool itself?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>As a blogger, you have a duty to give your honest take on relevant topics.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t take the easy way out \u2014 do your homework and research all you can. If possible, take it for a spin yourself and write from experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, binge-watching through YouTube tutorials will have to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Abandoned-Cart-Email-YouTube.png\" alt=\"Abandoned Cart Email MailChimp\" class=\"wp-image-4040490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Abandoned-Cart-Email-YouTube.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Abandoned-Cart-Email-YouTube-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Abandoned-Cart-Email-YouTube-768x497.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The article may be pushed back for a day or two. But in return, you\u2019re guaranteed to produce a high-quality, authentic piece that your readers will thank you for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"IFTTT\">11. Automate What You Can with IFTTT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait a minute, writing while doing research?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThat\u2019s another item on my to-do list that I\u2019ll have to check off!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there is a way to eliminate repetitive and time-consuming tasks from your workload.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With&nbsp;<em>automation,&nbsp;<\/em>you can focus on objectives that demand your full attention while&nbsp;the little things get done on autopilot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is possible with a tool called&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/discover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"492\"><strong>IFTTT<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IFTTT.png\" alt=\"IFTTT Introduction to Applets\" class=\"wp-image-4040491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IFTTT.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IFTTT-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IFTTT-768x563.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>IFTTT or&nbsp;<em>If This Then That&nbsp;<\/em>is an automation platform that can help save time on truckloads of tasks. It\u2019s all about creating pairs of services \u2014 one for the workflow\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>trigger&nbsp;<\/strong>and another as the&nbsp;<strong>action&nbsp;<\/strong>service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most unique blogging tips I talked about recently is how to use IFTTT to automate blog promotion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to use the tool right away with pre-made workflows, I suggest you check out&nbsp;my post here. The IFTTT recipes there will help you get up to speed with marketing automation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proofreadingtools\">12. Use Proofreading Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A self-respecting blogger will always <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/proofread-blog-posts\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"493\">proofread their post<\/a> before publishing it \u2014 no exceptions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter if you utilize dozens of automated workflows and can invest your full attention into writing. Even the most prolific bloggers regularly make typos and grammatical mistakes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Under most circumstances, you should read an entire draft one last time to spot mistakes and potential improvements.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"4040469\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Reading+a+write-up+aloud+lets+you+check+how+sentences+flow+and+sound+to+a+native+English+speaker.+If+it+sounds+awkward+or+too+draggy%2C+you+will+have+to+make+a+few+changes.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4040469&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Reading a write-up aloud lets you check how sentences flow and sound to a native English speaker. 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You simply have to look at the alerts panel and click on the suggestions you want to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grammarly.png\" alt=\"Grammarly Online Editor\" class=\"wp-image-4040492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grammarly.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grammarly-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Grammarly-768x364.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I wrote about Grammarly along with three other alternatives in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/online-proofreading-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"495\">this post about online proofreading tools<\/a>. Don\u2019t hesitate to read it and make your pick based on the in-depth reviews I\u2019ve written for each tool.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"evernote\">13. Capture Ideas with Evernote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have you ever experienced coming up with an amazing content idea, only to forget it hours later?&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I used to get plenty of those moments whenever I\u2019m not in front of my computer. And it continued that way until I decided to use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/evernote.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"496\">Evernote<\/a> to capture ideas on the go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Evernote.png\" alt=\"Evernote Homepage\" class=\"wp-image-4040493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Evernote.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Evernote-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Evernote-768x282.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Evernote is a note-taking app that lets you create, read, and manage notes on your computer or phone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For organization, Evernote lets you as many notebooks as you need for different aspects of your daily routine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you an idea, I use one notebook for everything blogging-related and another one as a private journal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Evernote-Notebooks.png\" alt=\"Evernote Notebooks\" class=\"wp-image-4040494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Evernote-Notebooks.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Evernote-Notebooks-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Evernote-Notebooks-768x240.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Notebooks are then synchronized across all devices in your account, so you only need to use one device at a time. You can take notes using audio, video, your handwriting, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/evernote.com\/features\/webclipper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"497\">Evernote Web Clipper<\/a> is also a useful browser extension that lets you save entire pages. This is useful if you often come up with content ideas as you do research online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, the Web Clipper extension can capture the entire page, article, or just a screenshot. It also features the \u201cSimplified Article\u201d capture mode that strips away all unnecessary elements from the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Web-Clipper.png\" alt=\"Evernote Web Clipper\" class=\"wp-image-4040495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Web-Clipper.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Web-Clipper-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Web-Clipper-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"researchtools\">14. Expand Your Research Toolset&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, I\u2019ve already introduced you to Trello and Evernote, which are two of my go-to tools for workload optimization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud-based tools are amazing if you want to supercharge your productivity as a blogger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is especially true if you\u2019re using tools for research<\/strong><strong>\u2014 the most tedious aspect of blogging.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To cut to the chase, let me direct you to the compilations I\u2019ve made on top-tier research tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-keyword-research-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"498\">10 Best Keyword Research Tools (Free and Premium)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/semrush-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"499\">10 Tested SEMrush Alternatives<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/google-keyword-rank-checker-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"500\">9 Tools You Can Use to Track Your Keywords Ranking<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"habits\">Productivity Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The blogging life involves more than just things you do while working.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must also pay attention to your everyday&nbsp;<em>habits&nbsp;<\/em>that may affect your performance during productivity hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me show you what I mean.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"breakfast\">15. Have a Healthy Breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a known fact:&nbsp;<em>it\u2019s hard to run a blog on an empty stomach.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the most important organ in the body, your brain needs the most energy to function at optimal levels. And guess what \u2014&nbsp;<em>food&nbsp;<\/em>is your body\u2019s primary source of fuel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a hearty breakfast, I personally struggle to stay focused on an hour of blogging tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It is the most important meal of the day, especially for creative types like us.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skipping breakfast can lead to a few disadvantages that affect your productivity, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Loss of Focus \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>Hunger is a nagging feeling that could result in multiple snack breaks unless fully satisfied. People with low blood sugar may also experience dizziness, shaking, and irritability whenever they skip a meal.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Possible Weight Gain \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>It\u2019s not rocket science: no breakfast means increased snacking. If left unchecked, this habit will inevitably contribute to weight gain.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impaired Mental Performance \u2014&nbsp;<\/strong>A study published in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2006\/02\/21\/health\/the-claim-skipping-breakfast-can-affect-your-mood-and-energy-levels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"501\">Physiological Behavior journal&nbsp;<\/a>concluded that skipping breakfast affects both your energy levels and memory. The effects may be temporary, but it could still ruin all the objectives you\u2019ve planned for the day.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whitenoise\">16. Use White Noise for Productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you like to listen to music while you work?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know some bloggers find it easier to concentrate with their favorite tunes in the background. Others, however, find their playlist too distracting for something as mentally-taxing as writing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re part of the latter group, you may want to consider&nbsp;<em>white noise&nbsp;<\/em>instead.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White noise is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/intl\/blog\/memory-medic\/201706\/does-white-noise-help-you-learn-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"502\">backed by studies<\/a> as potentially beneficial to a person\u2019s concentration and learning. It consists of random frequencies with the same intensities, which is why it resembles the sound of a humming machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noisli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"503\">Noisli<\/a> is a free-to-use tool that can simulate white noise along with a bunch of other ambient noises. This includes the sounds of rain, wind, the seaside, and a fireplace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Noisli.png\" alt=\"Noisli Main Interface\" class=\"wp-image-4040496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Noisli.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Noisli-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Noisli-768x453.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To be clear, the effects of white noise varies from person to person. This is similar to how music affects people\u2019s productivity in different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But since Noisli is a free tool, I urge you to try it \u2014 you have nothing to lose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t even need to create your own account to use Noisli. Just load up their site and toggle the sounds you want to hear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer video over audio, you can also browse YouTube\u2019s massive library of background noises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/YouTube-White-Noise-Videos-1.png\" alt=\"White Noise Playlist on YouTube\" class=\"wp-image-4040497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/YouTube-White-Noise-Videos-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/YouTube-White-Noise-Videos-1-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/YouTube-White-Noise-Videos-1-768x446.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exercises\">17. Light Cardio Exercises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stumbled across the writer\u2019s block?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Don\u2019t worry \u2014 it can happen to the best of us.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find yourself struggling to complete a single cohesive paragraph, don\u2019t force it. Get up, head out, and take a walk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardio exercises such as&nbsp;<em>brisk walking&nbsp;<\/em>is a great way to improve circulation throughout your body, including your brain. With your schedule all sorted out, it should be easy to spend 15-20 minutes to a short walking trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also choose to write at nights if you prefer a more relaxing experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"4040469\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=For+some+writers%2C+walking+at+night+has+a+therapeutic+effect+that+alleviates+stress%2C+clears+the+mind%2C+and+boosts+creativity.+That+should+explain+why+thoughts+and+ideas+flood+your+brain+during+long+commutes+home.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4040469&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">For some writers, walking at night has a therapeutic effect that alleviates stress, clears the mind, and boosts creativity. That should explain why thoughts and ideas flood your brain during long commutes home.<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=For+some+writers%2C+walking+at+night+has+a+therapeutic+effect+that+alleviates+stress%2C+clears+the+mind%2C+and+boosts+creativity.+That+should+explain+why+thoughts+and+ideas+flood+your+brain+during+long+commutes+home.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4040469&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-link\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>Click to Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ss-svg-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M28.75 9.5c0 0.25 0 0.563 0 0.813 0 8.688-6.625 18.688-18.688 18.688-3.688 0-7.188-1.063-10.063-2.938 0.5 0.063 1.063 0.063 1.563 0.063 3.063 0 5.938-1 8.188-2.813-2.875 0-5.313-1.938-6.188-4.563 0.438 0.125 0.813 0.125 1.25 0.125 0.625 0 1.188-0.063 1.75-0.188-3-0.625-5.25-3.313-5.25-6.438 0-0.063 0-0.063 0-0.125 0.875 0.5 1.875 0.813 2.938 0.813-1.75-1.125-2.938-3.188-2.938-5.438 0-1.188 0.375-2.313 0.938-3.313 3.188 4 8.063 6.625 13.5 6.875-0.125-0.5-0.188-1-0.188-1.5 0-3.625 2.938-6.563 6.563-6.563 1.938 0 3.625 0.813 4.813 2.063 1.5-0.313 2.938-0.813 4.188-1.563-0.5 1.5-1.563 2.813-2.875 3.625 1.313-0.188 2.563-0.5 3.75-1.063-0.875 1.313-2 2.5-3.25 3.438z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div><!-- END .ss-ctt-wrapper -->\n\n\t\t\n\n\n<p><em>Just a word of precaution: avoid walking anywhere without sufficient lighting. Safety first!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If walking isn\u2019t convenient in your location, then simple stretching exercises should suffice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ISXTHPc2KgE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"504\">video below<\/a> demonstrates a few stretching exercises proven and tested for writers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Stretch Routine for Writers - Neck Pain Relief\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ISXTHPc2KgE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coldshower\">18. Get a Cold Shower<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This next habit is specifically for Master Blogging readers in tropical countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you haven\u2019t invested in good air conditioning yet, try to take a cold shower every morning before work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have done this before but haven\u2019t adopted it as a permanent habit. In which case, you probably already know how grueling it is to work while you feel hot, sweaty, and uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may not seem like a big deal, but your body actually spends more energy cooling down than warming up. Furthermore, warm weather can make you unbearably drowsy as your body constantly tries to cool itself down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to staying cool, a lot of creative people \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/hiring-writers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"505\">writers included<\/a> \u2014 generate waves of fresh ideas in the shower.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coffee\">19. Drink Coffee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Who doesn\u2019t love a cup of coffee to start the day?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a psychostimulant, caffeine is known to have a handful of brain-boosting effects. It increases alertness, speeds up information processing, and improves your mood for hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Long-term consumption of coffee is also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/daviddisalvo\/2018\/06\/29\/three-things-caffeine-does-in-your-brain\/#4b86f0ac1876\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"506\">shown to affect a person\u2019s mental performance<\/a>. This, in turn, improves verbal memory and protects against cognitive impairment brought about by age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, it\u2019s definitely possible to drink&nbsp;<em>too much coffee,&nbsp;<\/em>which will cause more harm than good.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"4040469\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=As+a+rule+of+thumb%2C+limit+your+caffeine+intake+to+only+400+milligrams+in+a+day.+That+roughly+equates+to+four+cups+or+10+cans+of+cola.&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4040469&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">As a rule of thumb, limit your caffeine intake to only 400 milligrams in a day. 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Drink Plenty of Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While reading this post, do you remember the last time you drank a glass of water?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If not, then you should drink one right now.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A large number of professionals have a bad habit of only drinking water when they\u2019re thirsty. What they don\u2019t realize is that thirst is a sign that you\u2019re already operating with less-than-optimal hydration levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you didn\u2019t know, 75 percent of your brain is actually made up of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By depriving yourself of that much-needed hydration, you are actually hurting your own abilities to perform blogging tasks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How much water should you drink in a workday?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For as long as we can remember, health authorities worldwide have recommended 8-10 glasses of water a day. This should be adequate for most adults to stay hydrated and maintain mental alertness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coworking\">21. Try Coworking Spaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When people ask about your profession as a blogger, your ability to work anywhere is almost always mentioned.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Undoubtedly, being able to work at home in your pajamas is one of the perks of this career. But over time, the \u201cmagic\u201d of remote work eventually disappears.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you work at home for a period of months or years, you end up thinking about work 24\/7. This is because you haven\u2019t set a physical boundary between work and your personal life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A lot of bloggers and other home-based professionals already realize this.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why the coworking industry is thriving all over the globe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put simply, coworking spaces are establishments where freelancers, remote employees, and even startups can do their jobs. It provides what plenty of new bloggers don\u2019t have early in their careers \u2014 a professional and productive work environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coworker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"507\">Coworker<\/a> is an online directory that will help you find coworking spaces near you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, enter a city, country, or the specific name of a coworking chain you\u2019re familiar with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Coworker.png\" alt=\"Coworker Homepage\" class=\"wp-image-4040498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Coworker.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Coworker-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Coworker-768x406.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Within seconds, Coworker will show you a list of professional coworking spaces along with their rates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Coworker-Results.png\" alt=\"Coworker Search Results\" class=\"wp-image-4040499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Coworker-Results.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Coworker-Results-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Coworker-Results-768x441.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most desirable features of coworking spaces are free coffee, meeting rooms, and kitchen facilities. You may have to do some digging and comparisons to find the space that suits your needs and budget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"distractionfree\">22. Use Distraction-Free Writing Apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Coworking spaces may help you escape the distractions at home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distraction-free writing tools like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.calmlywriter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"508\">Calmly Writer<\/a>, however, can take your focus to a whole new level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Calmly-Writer.png\" alt=\"Calmly Writer Homepage\" class=\"wp-image-4040500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Calmly-Writer.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Calmly-Writer-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Calmly-Writer-768x405.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Calmly Writer is a minimalistic, web-based text editing app that only shows words. Toolbars, app icons, multiple fonts \u2014 you won\u2019t find any of those here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Calmly-Writer-Editor.png\" alt=\"Calmly Writer Main Editor\" class=\"wp-image-4040501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Calmly-Writer-Editor.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Calmly-Writer-Editor-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Calmly-Writer-Editor-768x339.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as formatting goes, Calmly Writer still supports the following:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Headers 1, 2, and 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bullet Points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numbered List<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quotes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Italic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You also have the option to insert images by expanding the hidden menu bar to the left.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Calmly-Writer-Formatting-Options.png\" alt=\"Calmly Writer Formatting Options\" class=\"wp-image-4040502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Calmly-Writer-Formatting-Options.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Calmly-Writer-Formatting-Options-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Calmly-Writer-Formatting-Options-768x469.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reward\">23. Reward Yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, always remember that humans are reward-driven creatures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It\u2019s hard to stay motivated if we aren\u2019t reaping the benefits of our labor.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think about it, that\u2019s the main reason why a lot of bloggers quit. They took too long to achieve the results they want \u2014 eventually depleting their enthusiasm and causing them to give up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t wait for that to happen.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make it a habit to reward yourself after completing a day\u2019s work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could be anything, from taking a hot bath to enjoying a couple of hours of gaming. Think of an activity that you often daydream about \u2014 that\u2019ll surely get your brain\u2019s reward center firing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out this post by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bryndonovan.com\/2018\/07\/30\/50-ways-to-reward-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"509\">Bryn Donovan<\/a> for&nbsp;<em>50&nbsp;<\/em>ways to reward yourself. While she mentioned some big-ticket rewards, most are simple enough to be done in an average workday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s never a dull moment in the life of a full-time blogger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, each and every blogger has their own mojo for unlocking and maintaining peak productivity. 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