#socialbloggers 95 // The Busy Girls Guide To Everything

Hello, I’m busy.

But this isn’t always the case. I go through weeks of nothingness, where I’m pretty much free to just blog, workout and go to work. But there are times, like over the past couple of weeks, where I’ve been busy with like, other stuff.

You know, things like Pretty Little Liars and Love (the TV show, FYI). Events, seeing friends and just trying to do other stuff that you have to do to survive. Like eat and clean yourself and wash your clothes. You know, the boring stuff.

Time is the most frustrating thing. There never seems to be enough of it, and when I do have it I struggle to use it productively. Which I why I wanted to have this weeks #socialbloggers chat topic about hacks that you can do to save time or keep on top of things when you’re busy.

We’re only human at the end of the day. And at the start of the day, too. Actually, we’re human all the time. Unless we’re not a human and are like, a dog or something. What’s going on? My head hurts. I think I’d rather be a dog. Woof.

I bet dogs never worry about being busy.

Q1: When you’re busy, what’s the first thing that suffers?

@skinnedcartree blogging. I always post on my posting days but it ends up being rushed #socialbloggers

— Chloe (@_chloehx_) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree A1: my sleep routine. I’d complete everything for the sake of responsibilities and let sleep go 🙁#socialbloggers

— Noor Unnahar (@Noor_Unnahar) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree it really depends what I’m busy with but this month my blog has suffered immensely! #socialbloggers

— Tara Daniella (@taradaniella_) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree A1: my school work, I literally don’t care for it #socialbloggers

— Dainty Alice (@daintyaliceblog) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree fitness and housework! So anything that requires effort 😂 #socialbloggers

— Tina (@teaisfortina) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree My fitness. I’ve been meaning to go to the gym with about five years now! #socialbloggers

— Aoife (@PrettyPPD) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree my sleep. I become anxious or even excited and allow myself to get less sleep. Not good. #socialbloggers

— Rosie (@damzlinthisdres) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree A1. When I’m busy I totally miss out on keeping up with people close to me and that I regret. #socialbloggers

— Jadirah Sarmad (@Jadirah_Sarmad) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree writing handsdown… Engaging in social media is easy as is reading other blogs. But writing… Yikes #socialbloggers

— Thetongueinchic (@tongueinchic_) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree a1. I think my youtube channel suffers first when I’m busy but I’m working on a balance now #socialbloggers

— Ayre (@ariannecruz07) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree def my sleep. I get so nervous and anxious and it affects my sleeping pattern #socialbloggers

— Laura Living Life (@living_laura) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree A1) I really don’t like admitting this but I guess it’s my social life.. both online and off! #socialbloggers

— Pinja? (@pinja_k) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree normally housework and things like laundry and errands! #socialbloggers

— Tania Michele (@taniaxmichele) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree fitness, I’ve been back on the gym so far this year, but when things get too busy I tend to put it off #socialbloggers

— Zita Jane (@ZitaAtkinson) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree Probably just being able to write and create, not just for my blog #socialbloggers

— Róisín (@totally_ro) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree sadly my blog first! Im so busy with buying a house atm I don’t think ive posted in 2 weeks! #socialbloggers

— PaigeHelen (@paigehelenblog) 27 February 2016

Q2: What hacks do you have to help blogging be easier when busy?

@skinnedcartree I’m crap at the moment but schedule tweets, links etc & have some back up posts ready to publish when busy #socialbloggers

— Bex (@bubblybex3) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree Schedule. Whether it’s posts or Tweets, scheduling is your best friend #socialbloggers

— Aoife (@PrettyPPD) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree bulk take blog photos #socialbloggers

— Chloe (@_chloehx_) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree if I’m honest, I tend to stop blogging when things get busy – could do with some of these hacks 🙊 #socialbloggers

— Megan (@MeguanaBlog) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree I TRY and take loads of photos ahead so I only need to write when I’m busy, need to start scheduling more! #socialbloggers

— Tara Daniella (@taradaniella_) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree A2. Always take your blog photos in bulk if possible when you have the chance, saves so much time later! #socialbloggers

— Lauren Ashleigh (@LaurenAshBarden) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree A2) I try to get as much done in advance as possible, usually during weekends. Planning, shooting, writing.. #socialbloggers

— Pinja? (@pinja_k) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree A2) I try to get as much done in advance as possible, usually during weekends. Planning, shooting, writing.. #socialbloggers

— Pinja? (@pinja_k) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree I try to have my posts finished 5 days before they go up, just in case I need extra time #socialbloggers

— Róisín (@totally_ro) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree I go away with work on Sat for 2wks so trying to get all my posts scheduled so I don’t have to worry #socialbloggers

— Zita Jane (@ZitaAtkinson) 27 February 2016

Q3: Do you have any quick tips to fit and healthy?

@skinnedcartree walk everywhere. You should aim for 10,000 steps a day according to my jawbone up #socialbloggers

— Rosie (@damzlinthisdres) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree drink lots of water💦💦this is 1 thing I’ve really tried to improve for 2016! Makes me feel fuller for longer #socialbloggers

— Zita Jane (@ZitaAtkinson) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree if you are struggling with your diet. Try tracking for a week. I personally love iifym #socialbloggers

— Thetongueinchic (@tongueinchic_) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree just like blog, scheduling! I try to make sure to go to the gym 2 days a week and always eat my lunch at 1. #social bloggers

— Laura Living Life (@living_laura) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree a3. Hah! I need easy, foolproof tips. I’m starting to eat more fruits 😊 #socialbloggers

— Ayre (@ariannecruz07) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree I hate exercising but walking really helps e.ginstead of getting the car somewhere walk instead if possible #socialbloggerds

— Chloe (@_chloehx_) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree Do a little a lot. I should take my own advice but when I did this, I felt so good & could fit it in anytime #socialbloggers

— Tina (@teaisfortina) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree I use the ‘myfitnesspal’ app which really helps to manage my food intake and mix fitness with cardio/weights #socialbloggers

— Zita Jane (@ZitaAtkinson) 27 February 2016

Q4: How do you keep on top of housework/cleaning?

@skinnedcartree Q4: I try to do a bit after work every day, rather than having to do it all at the weekend! #socialbloggers

— Sarah (@sarahjcronshaw) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree a4. What housework & cleaning? Lol I don’t have much of a social life like this weekend so I’ll be cleaning #socialbloggers

— Ayre (@ariannecruz07) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree I have a maid. 💁🏽🙊 #socialbloggers

— Thetongueinchic (@tongueinchic_) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree I wait until I can’t stand to look at it any more then clean like a woman possessed for 9 hours straight 👍🏻😂

— Lacquer&Love (@lacquerandlove) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree A4) I still live at home so in this case I’m lucky to have other people to do some cleaning as well 😁 #socialbloggers

— Pinja? (@pinja_k) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree I don’t, I live in organised chaos haha #socialbloggers

— Rosie (@damzlinthisdres) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree I don’t! 😂 I make a mess and have a mega tidy on the weekends! replacing used things would help but I don’t! #socialbloggers

— Tina (@teaisfortina) 27 February 2016

A4: different days for different things that need doing @skinnedcartree #socialbloggers

— WordsCatsnTats (@WordsCatsnTats) 27 February 2016

Q5: How do you make sure you maintain your relationships when busy?

@skinnedcartree I literally have no friends 😂 #socialbloggers

— Tshegofatso (@sempiventures) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree a5. I have no relationships beside a couple friends and my mom. I need more friends 😞 #socialbloggers

— Ayre (@ariannecruz07) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree A5) I usually write+respond to emails+phone messages (there aren’t that many) later #SocialBloggers

— Panty_Buns (@Panty_Buns) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree A5) This is something I need to get better at as I’m not good at maintaining them even when I’m not busy! #socialbloggers

— Pinja? (@pinja_k) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree my man and I have ” weekly work dates” where we bring laptops to Starbucks , individual work – together. #socialbloggers

— Thetongueinchic (@tongueinchic_) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree sometimes i go over but it can become very addictive if i dont socialise in ‘real life’- my fam and bf are supportive tho

— Rianne Mitchell (@RianneMitchell) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree i set out 2 hours after work to blog/network, then i socialise with my fam, friends and bf – if not ill be on my 📱💻 all day

— Rianne Mitchell (@RianneMitchell) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree Q5: Family comes before everything else, so if I’m busy other things suffer! #socialbloggers

— Sarah (@sarahjcronshaw) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree make sure you make effort and don’t take your stress out on them! #socialbloggers

— Daisy (@daiseeblogs) 27 February 2016

@skinnedcartree They’re my main priority. I call on the way home from work. It takes 2 minutes to text but people forget #socialbloggers

— Tina (@teaisfortina) 27 February 2016