Blogging has become a viable source of income for many people around the world. But like any online business, it takes work - sometimes alot of work. I didn’t even realize how many blogs I had until a friend pointed it out to me, but I’ve been so busy reading and writing that I really haven’t even stopped to look at the bigger picture and simply enjoy the moment. I’m finally here! Finally doing something that I love, helping people, and making money in the process.

So, how do I do it? How do I manage all these blogs and still stay sane? Easton Ellsworth wants to know my secrets and now I’m here to share. They’re really not “secrets“, per se.
Here are my tips....

Treat blogging as a business
What I mean by this is that I have a blogging schedule that I adhere to. Every day before I start typing away, I sit down and make out my “To Do” list for the day - like any manager or business owner would do. I make every effort to stay focused on my “To Do” list.

Don’t read email before noon
I believe there’s a book out there with this same title, but I can’t seem to find it on Amazon. When you read email first thing in the morning, you tend to get distracted by things that are not a priority - although you may think it’s a priority. The first thing I do is start blogging away while my mind is fresh and uncluttered. I don’t know about you, but I feel overwhelmed when I see 100+ emails vying for my attention first thing in the morning! Christine Kane has a great article which offers her reasons why you shouldn't check email before noon.

Get Help
I write practically all of my own content on my blogs because I like to stay connected to my readers, however, I have two blogs that have another contributor. Once in a blue moon I’ll find an article over at EzineArticles.com that I find very interesting and I’ll republish it on my blog - but again, it’s very rare that I do that.

Take Breaks
You may think that this is a weird “tip”, but when you sit in front of a computer all day every day, it can sometimes take a toll on your body - mainly your eyes, back and wrists - and can actually be counterproductive. I take lots of breaks during the day and usually come back to the computer filled with energy and refreshed with new ideas to write about. I actually get more work done when I take more breaks!

Well, these tips aren’t actually “ground breaking”, but hopefully you’ll find something here that will help you with your blogging business. If you have a tip to share, please leave a comment!

Also, I should note that I don’t have any kids, so I have plenty of time to blog!!