Blogging Business and Balance (Summary) #SocialCafe 2.23
#SocialCafe Chat Topic: Blogging Business and Balance
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- In what ways do you struggle with finding balance in blogging, business, and personal life?
The consensus seems to be that we do have struggles with balance, between work, play, family... We don't all have the exact same things we struggle with, but it seems that finding, and maintaining, balance is something we find helpful.
A1 With all the social media, 2-4 tweetchats a night and the rest of it all, the only thing I struggle with is my blog #SocialCafe #TBW— ToddInKC (@ToddInKC) June 5, 2013 | A1: There are not enough hours! It can be difficult working full time, trying to start a side gig, & managing a household. #socialcafe #tbw— Krystal (@KrystalS) June 5, 2013 |
- What are some of effective ways you are balancing your blogging and business life?
We have come up with some creative ways to attain balance, including efficiency strategies, calendaring, using apps (especially those that help us to schedule things).
A2: Scheduling {& sticking to said schedule} and staying on top of new apps and such to make everything more seamless. #SocialCafe #TBW— Autumn Van Gunten (@AutumnVanGunten) June 5, 2013 | A2: sometimes i'll write several posts in day, & save them for later so i can publish them on a day when I'm really busy #TBW #socialcafe— Marisa Anderson (@moppetmissy) June 5, 2013 |
- What tips, tricks, and tools can you recommend to others facing struggles in balance?
Many recommendations for scheduling and ensuring that we insist on time for ourselves. That helps us to stay refreshed and ready to go (and able to recognize if we are off-kilter on our balance!
A3. Planning is key! Always use google calendar and carry my notebook so I don't forget anything! @theblogworkshop #socialcafe #tbw— Melissa Dov Weddings (@MelissaDWedding) June 5, 2013 | A3: Stay organized. Plan/Schedule in advance. Don't let it consume you and live your life too. ;) #SocialCafe #tbw— Krystal (@KrystalS) June 5, 2013 |
- What strategies have you learned today, that you will implement in the future?
What strategies have you learned today, that you will implement in the future?
A4 Scheduled disengagement haha Sometimes you just gotta turn it off #SocialCafe #TBW— ToddInKC (@ToddInKC) June 5, 2013 | A4 Live a little... and live some more :) #SocialCafe #TBW— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) June 5, 2013 |
Final Thoughts and Action Steps
As always, we had a lot of fun on the Twitter Chat/Hangout (aka Social Event) for Social Web Cafe TV. You will want to check out the video, and scan the slideshow to really get the feel of the chat. Better yet? Join us next Tuesday, 9p EDT on Twitter with the hashtags #SocialCafe and #TBW (dual hashtag chat). You will want to be a part of the fun :)
@theblogworkshop Good show. You and @socialwebcafe are good together. Keep up the good work.
— Charles T Harper (@charlesharper) June 5, 2013
Ah! Thanks, Charles :)
How about Dictator RT @socialwebcafe: Help Da Vinci out!What is another word for "control freak?" #SocialCafe #TBW— ToddInKC (@ToddInKC) June 5, 2013 | @socialwebcafe Had a wonderful time tonight! I'll be back next week! #SocialCafe #TBW— Autumn Van Gunten (@AutumnVanGunten) June 5, 2013 |
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#SocialCafe Twitter Chat Announcement
This SocialWebCafe Twitter Event is about Blogging Business and Balance.
About this Topic/Event
It is an ever-present challenge to remain productive in our business and still have the essentials and R&R covered in our personal lives.
Join us for this Twitter Chat as we discuss our challenges and share what works for us and what doesn’t work, in bringing balance to our lives. This is also a hangout!
Twitter Event Details
- Date: 06/04/2013
- Time: 6:00 pm PST/PDT (9:00 pm EST/EDT).
- Hashtag: #SocialCafe
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Twitter Event Questions
- In what ways do you struggle with finding balance in blogging, business, and personal life?
- What are some of effective ways you are balancing your blogging and business life?
- What tips, tricks, and tools can you recommend to others facing struggles in balance?
- What strategies have you learned today, that you will implement in the future?
Format: Q&A
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