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How to Run a Blog and Work Full Time

November 30, 2022 by Ann 10 Comments

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I hope to be able to get to a point where my main job is running this blog. For now, I’ll keep juggling several jobs until that happens. Does anybody else struggle with running a blog while working full-time? Here are some tips on how to run a blog and work full time for those who are challenged with this as well.

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I’m busy running around to several jobs, yet manage to keep Blooming Anomaly going. This isn’t happening by accident. I’m still working on a system to manage my time better, but below are some things that work for me as I balance working and blogging.

I hope you find some of these tips helpful as you manage your blog and work full-time as well!

Block Time

I’ve heard many bloggers say they block out time to blog so they can manage their blog and work as well. How do you do this? Set aside time each day to focus on your blog.

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What should you do during this block of time?

You could be writing posts, creating new images for your posts and social media platforms, connecting with other bloggers and your followers. It may be hard to choose what to focus on during this time since so much goes into blogging, but it does help to have a specific time for it.

Want to blog, but haven’t started yet? Check out my easy step-by-step guide on how to start a blog.

Do a Little Everyday

What if you don’t have the time to do this? In the past, my husband has told me to just start out doing something for 5 minutes each day. This works if an hour sounds like too much time.

How to Run a Blog and Work Full Time

If you are like me, that 5 minutes will turn into 15, 45, and eventually an hour without you realizing it. If you really want to blog, you will find the time to do so, even if it’s just a few minutes here and there.

I usually stay up an extra hour or more most nights to focus on Blooming Anomaly. If you are a morning person, get up a little early to work on your blog.

If I’m having a really busy day, I’ll work on some things here and there while watching Netflix. For the past few weeks I’ve written out my posts with paper and pencil, then transferred them to my computer. I also get on social media while in front of the television, too.

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Again, if you want to blog badly enough, you will find the time to do it. If you want blogging to become your full-time job, then look for fresh jobs at Jooble.

Make a Schedule

Once you have a specific time to work on your blog, what are you going to do with that time? Write down your top three most important tasks and do one at a time. I used to be really bad about this, but discovered if I write down what needs to be done, I’ll get it finished within that time!

Since I juggle several jobs and run this blog, I have a planner to keep track of my daily tasks. Each day looks a little different and having a planner really helps me keep up with what I have going on each day.

I use an old-school notebook planner and pens. There are plenty of digital planners available for those who prefer to work in digital form. The calendars on your cell phone and computer are other great resources to use for schedules.

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Commit to Schedule

This goes along with the above two, but it’s really important to stick with your schedule. If you don’t, you won’t get your tasks completed. If you get easily distracted, put your phone in another room, close out of your emails and social media, and just focus on your blog.

When I just have my blog page up and nothing else, I find it easier to not get distracted. If you don’t think you can do this, set a timer for a few minutes and I’m sure you will find that you can focus on your blog. Slowly increase the time and you will see a huge difference in what you can get done.

Be Persistent

If you feel like only a few minutes of blog time a day won’t make much of a difference, try it out for a week and then a month. I bet you will get more done in that time than you think! If you want to blog, you need to be persistent about it.

How to Run a Blog and Work Full Time

Don’t get discouraged if you have a crazy day and can only devote a few minutes to your blog. Keep going. Another day you may have a few hours to focus on your blog. If you are persistent about blogging, you will look back at when you started and be shocked at how much you have accomplished!

Take Breaks

Does blogging overwhelm you at times? I know it does for me. There is so much to do and there is only me running my blog! I can only get so much done in 24 hours.

When I start to feel overwhelmed or burnt out, I’ll step away for a day or so. My blog and followers will still be there the next day. I also feel refreshed and ready to charge forward with Blooming Anomaly after a short break.

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How to Run a Blog and Work Full Time

To learn how to run a blog and work full time, you have to have fun doing it! It’s hard to juggle both but not impossible! Writing posts, creating images, and connecting with my followers and other bloggers have made this a very fun and rewarding experience.

Happy blogging!

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Comments

  1. Mashibaby says

    February 27, 2019 at 11:23 pm

    These tips are great for people to start blogging.

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    • Ann says

      March 1, 2019 at 8:04 am

      That is great to hear!

      Reply
  2. Mary Manning says

    March 1, 2019 at 10:50 am

    I really like these tips. As a full-time translator and newbie blogger, I really struggle to find time to blog while keeping up with my “paid gig” commitments.

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    • Ann says

      March 3, 2019 at 8:35 am

      I hear ya! The struggle is real! As time goes on, you will find a rhythm and schedule that works for you. Even if you just have a few minutes a day here and there to work on your blog, it’s still more accomplished than the day before.

      Reply
  3. Grace says

    March 1, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    I juggle a full time job and three blogs. I would say I am a time block blogger. I find this works best for me as sometimes after a hard day at work it is rewarding to get stuck into my blogs. I tend to prefer not to have a strict schedule as such but I have a calendar of daily tasks that I try to do and try to get a post out each day.

    Grace | https://www.bloggingwithgrace.com/

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    • Ann says

      March 3, 2019 at 8:40 am

      Wow, that is awesome! I have a hard enough time managing one blog! I need to try out more time blocking. I think its great to not have a strict schedule and get what you can done in a day. Keep it up!

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  4. Katie says

    March 3, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    Perfect tips. It can be so hard to maintain your blog while being full-time too. Loved these tips.

    HouseofHeight

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    • Ann says

      March 4, 2019 at 8:28 am

      Yes it is! I struggled all weekend to catch up on social media and write my next blog post. Glad you enjoyed these tips!

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  5. Janice Wald says

    March 3, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    Hi Ann,
    Congratulations! You won the Inspire Me Monday Linky Party and you’ll be featured on my blog tomorrow!
    Janice

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    • Ann says

      March 4, 2019 at 8:27 am

      Woohoo! Thank you so much Janice! It is an honor!

      Reply

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