TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BLOGGER

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Now that I am self employed, I have the freedom to make my own schedule which is the best part of my job. However I know it’s not for everybody since it takes a lot of discipline to stay on track and not get distracted since I have the privilege of working at home. No two days are exactly alike but I thought it would be a good idea to shed some light on what a typical day can look like for me. Of course it depends on whether I have certain appointments or projects but I will share all of the varieties that make up my workday.

I usually take the mornings for myself so I start off the day with a workout from 8-9 am. Fitness is part of my lifestyle and I love the feeling I get afterwards so I never miss a workout since it’s part of my daily routine. For me, it’s also my way to jump starting my day. After my workout, I come home, shower and make my breakfast. I use the first hour starting at 10 am to check emails, respond to blog and Instagram comments, and plan my editorial calendar. My day afterwards vary because I might go to showrooms, press previews or events. If my day is quite slow, I normally will go to a cafe and do work or meet up with a friend or brand manager for coffee.

I always make an effort to leave my apartment because it prevents me from being distracted and I honestly feel more productive when I actually get dressed and go outside. I like the division between home and work as it helps train my mindset to separate the two. Just to give you some background, my computer work includes planning and drafting blog posts, managing my social media and blog, scheduling photo shoots, returning client emails, pitching to brands, etc. I also shoot at least one time a week so that usually fulfills one whole day.

I’ve noticed that many events happen on Tuesday- Thursdays from 5-9 pm so my evenings are often occupied as well. It is common that I have multiple events to attend so I often am hopping from one place to another. I never complain though because I enjoy meeting new people, seeing new product launches and being immersed in the whole blogging and PR world.

A lot of people and some of my friend still don’t understand how blogging is a full time job but as you can see there are a lot of behind the scenes and tasks that happen before a post goes up. It might seem all glamorous, fun and easy but you have to work to be able to experience all of that. I am blessed to be able to do this full time and I ever take that for granted but I also remind myself that it can all be taken away in an instant which is the driving force of my hustle.

Since I am my own boss, my income depends on how much work I put in. Unlike a steady job with a consistent paycheck, I need to look for work and pitch myself to brands since I can’t rely on the industry itself even though I do get work from brands often. I just finished reading ‘The Four Hour Work Week” and the messages really resonated with me because I actually feel like I can do more in less than. You don’t need to work 40 hours a week to accomplish everything you want. I’ve come to the realization that it’s not about working more or harder, but smarter. This idea has really solidified and reassured me that I made the best decision in being my own boss.

I have to admit that it is hard to be self employed because sometimes I do question my work schedule or what I should do that week. I overwhelm and stress myself since there’s no guide on how to succeed in blogging or self employment. But I also remember why I do this and why I enjoy it which helps me relax and take a step back to look at the bigger picture. If you are a full time blogger let me know how you manage your schedule and if you are working a full time job while blogging, let me know how you are balancing both!