The other day Vincent, a Twitter friend (who I just met last weekend offline) sent me a direct message.
He wanted to know more about blogging.
“I just came across your website(s). (Oh, Google.) Love to talk about blogging/passive income someday. I’ve had an idea for a blog since forever but have yet to do anything. Would love to talk to you about how you maintain a schedule, etc. Just process sort of stuff.”
- @Volfro of BigSweaterDesign
My first thought was, umm… what can I teach a young single guy about time management? Haha!
My idea of time management is figuring out how to get work done with 4 kids underfoot.
But then I realized.
Maybe I AM the best person to teach someone about productivity. After all, if I can manage profitable blogs in 15 minute increments, anyone can. 
Speaking of 15 minute increments…. that was actually a tip I picked up from Nicole Dean. Nicole is a well respected information and affiliate marketer. She is also the affiliate manager for Jimmy D. Brown.
I read an article of Nicole’s in which she suggested you set a timer for 15 minutes when you sit down to the computer.
If you have children, you probably know how efffective a timer is for setting boundaries with your kids.
“When the timer dings, XYZ will happen.” Often, it means someone gets a turn, or they get mom’s attention.
But even if you’re not a work at home mom, working fast and hard in short increments is a wonderfully effective way to stay uber focused.
Nicole just finished up a free report with more of her tips on staying productive when you work from home.
Honestly, the hardest part of owning an online business or blogging is this: staying focused and productive when you don’t have deadlines, work hours or a boss to be accountable to.
Launching a successful blog requires a commitment to creating high quality content on a regular basis, and it can be overwhelming. Some good time management strategies are definitely helpful.
You can download the .pdf report here.
It’s full of practical advice from a busy mom of two and full time online business owner. Let me know what you gleaned from the report in the comments!
Tags: Blogging, business motivation, focus, jimmy d brown, nicole dean, wahms, working around kids
P.S. I forgot to mention the online timer/stopwatch that Nicole links to in the report. Very cool and easy tool to help you stay on task when you’re online.
Hi Carrie, Thanks for the free information from Nicole on time management. I have numerous ideas and information that I have purchased but do not know where to start. I often find I did not get much accomplished but spent way too much time on the computer.
Thank You,this is something I could use…love the timer!!