Striking The Blogging Balance

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When blogging as a hobby with other full-time commitments, finding a balance can be difficult. I have found myself both prioritising my blog and neglecting it, neither of which are ideal. Through trial and error, I think I have found my blogging balance, and here is how...

Keep a Running List
I will sit down and brainstorm or simply add an idea when it comes to mind. This is great for days when you are feeling uninspired and don't know what to write about, because often going through this list will spark something. It is also great if you are quite forgetful, as there will always be an idea ready for you.

Mass Photo Take
One of the easiest ways to stay on top of blogging is to take your photos in bulk. On a good lighting day I will go through my list of posts I want to do and take as many photographs as I can. I then edit them and save them as drafts so my content is accessible from anything with an internet connection. I love doing this as there is always a post waiting to be written, and writing is the fun part for me!

Have a Blog Plan
This isn't for everyone, and if the idea makes you gag, that's fine. However, I like to sit down and map out my month blog-wise. It soothes me to know what's on the horizon and helps me to keep on track. I first fill in seasonal posts, features, posts I want to do that month and then leave a few gaps for anything that pops up. This is perfect for students as when you're feeling a little brain dead from studying, you don't have to think too much about your posts.

Schedule 
I am a very sporadic writer. Sometimes I will churn out three posts in a day, and others the words just won't flow. I often have a few complete posts sitting in my drafts, waiting to be posted. Some days I will wake up and schedule a pre-prepared post knowing that it won't happen otherwise. Other days, I will wake up and feel like creating something new to post that day. This feature can be used in any that works for you. It's also great during exam weeks, or holidays, when you'll be away from wifi for awhile but still want to release content.

Never Feel Guilty
Don't feel guilty for being organised when it comes to your blog and don't feel guilty if everything is last minute and sporadic for you. Everyone does their own thing, and that's one of the best parts about blogging. Organisation is soothing to some and makes other people feel like they are doing a job. Everyone is different and if something doesn't work for you, don't do it!

How do stay balanced when it comes to blogging and other commitments?
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