5 Habits of Highly Effective Bloggers
There is no one formula for creating a great blog, and I have found that all great bloggers have the same essential habits. These habits are not difficult to develop, but they do require consistency and effort. Here are five of the most important habits of successful bloggers:
1) Just write
This may seem like an obvious habit, but it’s one that many bloggers struggle with. If you want to be a successful blogger, you need to make writing a daily habit. When you see these blog posts that I have written, you must think that writing comes natural for me. But you are wrong. In fact, I used to hate writting. It was never something that came easily to me and it always felt like a chore.
In our fast-paced society, it's all too easy to forget the importance of words. Whether you're a student, a business owner, or an entrepreneur, words can help us express our feelings, ideas and communicating to others. The right word at the right time can be incredibly powerful.
That's why it's important to develop a writing habit.
The saying goes, “practice makes perfect.” And when it comes to writing, that is especially true. Writing is a skill that must be practiced in order to improve. That’s why it’s important to develop a writing habit; do not worry about write a masterpiece and just keep putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard). The more you write, the better you will become at it.
2) Pick out the gem from your writing,
In habit one, you're advised to simply write. Get your thoughts and ideas on paper (or computer screen) without judgement or editing. This may seem like a daunting task, as all of your thoughts may be scattered and unorganized. But that's okay! The point is to get them down in some form, so you can start to organize them and work with them later.
It's easy to get lost in the process of writing and lose sight of the final product. The end goal is to take your rough draft and make it shine, but that can be difficult if you don't take the time to look at it objectively. Once you've finished writing, it's important to go back and look for the gem hidden in your work. That means taking a step back and analyzing what you've written, looking for areas that need improvement and making the necessary changes. It may seem like a lot of extra work, but it's worth it in the end when your piece is polished and ready for publication.
3) Polish that gem,
When you have finished selecting your best writing, it is time to give it the final touches. This means polishing your piece until it shines.
It's hard to focus on anything these days. Especially when you have to sit down and write. Your mind wanders, easily distracted by the slightest thing and you can't seem to get started. It could be that the constant use of technology has caused a decrease in your attention span. With so many distractions vying for our attention, it's hard to stay on task. That is why you need to develop the ability to focus.
It can be hard to stay on task with all of the distractions around us. TVs, phones, and people constantly talking can make it hard to focus on the task at hand. That is why you need to find a way to stay focused. One way to do that is by using a timer. If you set a timer for a certain amount of time, you will be less likely to get distracted because you will want to finish the task before the timer goes off. Another way to stay on task is by focusing on one thing at a time. Multi-tasking can be a distraction, so try to focus on one task and finish it before moving on to the next one. Finally, I found a secret weapon. It's called, Pomodoro.
I have always been a fan of working hard and then taking a break. I would work for an hour and then take a 20 minute break. I found that this helped me stay focused and get more work done. But, there were always times when I felt like I needed more than 20 minutes to really relax and rejuvenate. So, I started looking for other methods to help me focus and take breaks. That is when I found Pomodoro.
Pomodoro is a time management technique that helps you focus and be productive. The technique is simple: work for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. After 4 Pomodoro, take a longer break of 15-30 minutes. Pomodoro can be used to manage any task, big or small.
4) Template
Even if you do write regularly but there will be days when you simply can't write.
No one is immune to writer's block. Even the most prolific writers have days when they can't think of anything to write. The best solution is to have a template. Whether it's for a document, a presentation, or a website, templates provide a structure for your work and help you to stay organized.
For example:
Here are five tips for X,Y,Z Topic. You start with an introduction. Write a few sentences about the problem you want to help people solve. Then you write tip number one, tip number two, tip number three, tip number four, tip number five, and so on, until you're written all of the tips for that article. Next, you write a summary of the give tips in the conclusion.
This simple template can be changed and used in many different ways. For example, you can replace the word "tips" with words like "secret advice" and so on. You can't change the number of tips, though. Most of the time, you want at least three an no more than ten.
5) Keep practicing.
If you have made it this far, then well done! You have already taken the first steps and now the fifth step is to keep going. Be sure to stay positive and focused on your goals; don't let anything get in your way. Remember, use Pomodoro to boost your focus and use template. If you're looking for a way to increase your productivity, give the Pomodoro technique a try. It may take a little bit of practice to get used to, but once you do, you'll be amazed at how much more you can get done.
