Hi everyone,
So I have been blogging since October and I soon realised that if I am going to stay committed I need to be organised. I love blogging so much and I have found being more organised helps me to achieve what I want to achieve. Another plus side to being organised is that I got to go out and buy a ton of stationary. Which is like one of my favourites things to buy. When I first started blogging I started with a notebook and pen. That was it. But it done the job. I then found the more I post the more planning and stuff I needed to do. So I thought today I would share with you my top tips for staying organised. Which I also find if I am organised it keeps me focused at the task in hand.
1. Use free printables:
You can find free printables just about anywhere on the internet. My favourite place to look is on pinterest. There are so many you can get. Be this a calendar, planning sheets or statistics log. You really can find anything you are looking for. The two above are my favourites and the most used in my folder. As I post three times a week, the weekly planner (the one on the right) is amazing. I then use three of the blog post planners (left one) after that to plan each individual blog post. I find using free printables keeps me ultra organised and I then know where everything is when I am looking for it.
2. Use folders to organise paperwork:
2. Use folders to organise paperwork:
I personally keep different folders and notebooks for different blog stuff. I have a folder that I keep my year planner and planning sheets in. Then I have a folder for all my statistics and other odd pieces of paperwork. I find that separating my paperwork into different folders and notebooks keeps me organised as I know where everything is when I am looking for it. You can pick up cheap folders from any supermarket or shop. I really do believe there is no other way to file your work, in a way that you will 100% be able to find it again. Also you can get some really cute folders, for a stationary lover, this is heaven.
3. Different coloured pens:
Different coloured pens are my go to when doing paperwork. One, they are great for colour coding different stuff. Two, they are just super cute. And three, they scream organisation. I always find if my work is colour coded, when I flick through I can find things quicker. Highlighters are also like incredible. As they are super bright and as soon as you see them you know that something is important.
Little sticky notes:
These sticky notes may be small but they are incredibly helpful. I use these for paperwork, in my notebook, anything. I love using these to separate the month we are in and the blog post I am currently writing. Then when I look in my folder I can just flick straight to the month we are on. They may be small but you would be surprised what a big help they are.
5. Make to-do lists:
This is a must. I always write a to-do list for myself. As I love working towards goals. There is no better feeling then starting the day with a to-do list and finishing it with a list you have achieved everything on. Its the sign of a productive day. So I tend to write myself a list most days, I then stick that in the front of my folder. So when I open it I know what I have to achieve for that day. This is a great way to make sure you achieve your goals.
6. Set goals for the week:
I know I just said its great to have daily to-do lists, but you should still make weekly goals. You can do this on a Sunday evening, so when you get up Monday you know exactly what you want to achieve in the week ahead. There is no greater feeling than achieving all your goals for the week. You could even set different goals for different days. Or colour code it. Make it fun, lists and paperwork doesn't have to be a chore.
7. Plan out you week ahead:
Find yourself a weekly planner and take advantage of it. I love this one as I write three blog posts a week. Crazy I know but I love it. So this one works so well for me. I love filling this out and then I know where I stand for the week ahead. I have always been that girl who wants to be as organised as possible. So being able to go through my folder and see this and I know exactly what my week consists of. Its pure bliss to me.
8. Choose a day to work on planning and paperwork:
This is where that trusty printable calendar comes in. Fill out all the days you wish to post on and then see what is left. Then pick a day to work on all your planning and paperwork. I like to do all this on a Monday as its the beginning of the week and before all my posts go out. If I cant get it in on a Monday, say I am still working on a YouTube video, I will do it on a Tuesday. So just find your perfect day and stick to it. The more of a routine you get into with paperwork the easier it will be and quicker you will get it done.
9. Log your statistics:
I think it is so important to log your statistics. I know you can get them all up on your computer. I just like to write them down so I can look back and compare them. It is a great way of finding out if any months you have a dip in stats. You can then go back over that month and see what posts you posted. Finding out what might not work for your audience or what might not be popular.
So there is some of my top tips for being organised when blogging. As I said before I love blogging and these are just some of the things that I find work for me. What keeps you organised? Let me know in the comments. I hope your having an amazing week.
See you soon
Love
Zoe x
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