How to keep fit while making money online
August 15, 2009 by Shaun
Filed under The Fitness Bug, The Health Bug
If there is one thing that affects us all that no one has universally solved, it is how to manage our time effectively. Every one does have personal preferences on their approach to this and some manage their time better than others, and there are plenty of online tools that help us to do so, but that’s all they are, tools. We still have to put those tools into action.
In the Adult world it seems that everyone is BUSY, regardless of the profession they are in. This often leaves us with less time to spend with families, girlfriends, boyfriends, friends or any other things we may deem important to us. The real problem is not that we are busy, just that we are bad at managing our time.
Even with the rise of the Internet and the mobile web, the problem still seems to exist and it affects a group of individuals that I myself am a part of.
Those who make money online and like to keep fit!
Without a doubt, making money online is easier than making money from an offline business (in general), but you will still face similar hurdles. I also know that there are those of you out there (new and old) that do 17-hour days and don’t have time to fit anything else in. This usually happens with the online newbie’s more than anyone else, but at times, that’s just how it is. But believe me when I tell you this.
THIS IS NOT SUSTAINABLE!
You can keep this up for 3 –6 months max, but after that you will need to have systems in place to begin to work effectively, give you more time and for the people reading this, time to keep fit!
As that famous quote states:
IF YOU HAVE NO HEALTH, YOU HAVE NO WEALTH!
And this can’t be any truer for this group of people, myself included.
So what systems should you have in place?
The keyword here is ‘Autopilot’. The tools and methods outlined below will allow you to eventually free up more time and find time to workout… while still making money online.
Get organized
To do list software
Whether you use them on your phone, laptop or PC, be sure to use one of these. Sure you will plan things and on some day’s things won’t go according to plan. But by doing this it gives you structure, and whenever there are changes to your schedule, the time overlap into your other tasks will only be give and take.
Favourites
Apple iphone
- Remember the milk
- To do’s
- Things
PC
- Remember the milk
Time stamp posts
If you are like myself and part of your day consists of writing and/or publishing content, then set aside a time of day to do this. Once you have done so, and if you use online software such as Wordpress, you can edit the time that the content is to be published. I set mine up either the night before or before midday the next day. This allows me to focus my time on other things that I do on the web, or time to schedule a workout at the gym.
Portfolio of potential guest writers, staff or partners
Join online communities of your niche. You will meet great people and possibly start a few new friendships. This is also a great way to meet other great writers, potential staff to help you out and possibly some strategic partners.
TweetLater and Tweetfeed
If you use Twitter for your business operations, then both of these services will allow you to post items to Twitter at a specific time during the day (such as new blog posts). This again will save you loads of time and allow you to get on with other tasks, or time to work out at the gym.
Social book-marking tools
Posting content to social book-marking sites can prove to be very valuable to your business operations, but it can also be a huge time sap. There are tools out there that allow you to post items to many social book-marking sites at once. By doing this you save A LOT of time, and again, more time for the gym.
Examples
Ping.fm
Socialposter.com
There probably are other methods out there to help you organize your time, but these are essential methods that I use daily and it seems to work well. Of course, do keep in mind that there will be times where full commitment is required, but when it’s not, you have yourself a winning plan. Implement these methods in a way that suits you best and you will save A LOT of time, have great health and wealth, while making money online.
What time management methods do you use?
See you in the comments.
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Shaun. Thanks for the tip on Ping FM and Social Poster. I had been burning up to much time getting my posts on all the sites and miss a few. I have regular feed set up for Facebook, Blogged, Blog Catalog and Wellsphere and get traffic flow but need to expand all options. I haven’t gotten it for my Twitter or other sites. This will be a big help. Now that I am cranking out posts everyday I will be using the time stamp method. BTW – glad you liked the picture on my post – High Fat Food Makes You Stupid and Lazy. I actually really dig the get organized dude on this post.
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admin Reply:
August 16th, 2009 at 8:41 am
No problem TC, I’m glad that it relates and that you like it. I thought this post would relate to many out there. i myself have been a victim of being ‘Too busy’ throughout my online endeavors and quite frankly, it just isn’t cool. getting the feeds out there is good for sure. Google is king, but if the king dies, then you got to rely on your little soldiers. As time goes on i might do a part 2 to this, as i think everyone can benefit.
@post pictures – keep them coming. Pictures speak 1000 words. Good pictures speak even more!
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very good post, have a nice day
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Shaun Reply:
August 19th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Thanks Aree. I am glad you enjoyed it! Be sure to put some of those things in action.
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I do agree with you..no health no wealth..
I often jogging at park in the evening..Schedule our blogging jobs is the most important part..And be discipline..
Thanks for mentioning about ping.fm and socialposter.com
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Shaun Reply:
August 21st, 2009 at 8:21 am
Hot word… DISCIPLINE!
Those services can be useful for sure. Do you have any stand out methods that you use, other than being super disciplined? Management tools maybe?
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Hey Shaun I think I can manage my schedule pretty well and I also have an offline business. You need to set priorities in life. If you don’t manage to save some time for your family then you’re a unorganized person. Write down your everyday tasks and organize them chronically, this will help you keep inside your working hours, leaving you time to be with the ones you love.
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Shaun Reply:
August 21st, 2009 at 8:17 am
Hey
. That is correct! It is not always easily achievable early on in new operations, but one must plan and aim for an organized life when online. I’m glad that you manage it well. One must spend time with the important people!
What methods do you use?
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Shaun,
First time here and this is a pretty slick site. Good job!
There loads of software out there to take care of the repetitive tasks but what’s more important is how you spend your time online. Every time you jump online, try and have a purpose and goal to what your doing.
Am I networking? Writing posts? Researching a topic? What I find most people do is over analyze things. Just do it. Mistakes will happen, but learn as you go.
Mike
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Shaun Reply:
August 22nd, 2009 at 7:31 am
Thanks a lot Mike!
You are right, the software is out there in numbers, the above are just a handle full to choose from. In the early days of the web i would waste many hours online, but that is only because the web was fresh and new to us at the time ( for those who were into it).
How you spend your time is key!
Just noticed that you are a fitness guy, so i know you breath, live, sleep fitness
. Keep it up, I’ll do my best in keeping you informed and entertained!
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Great article. Get Fit. Get Paid. comes to mind, it’s a small factor in my website. BK
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Shaun Reply:
August 26th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
As long as you are keeping fit, and never over working to much, you are doing well. That’s real wealth!
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Taking time out to stay fit can also help your work productivity so it’s not really costing you much time at all. Have a break and work out for 45-60 minutes three times per week and you should feel more energetic and be able to work better.
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Great tips. There is a ton of software out there now that makes it a lot easier to spend quality time online. I love my system I take my son to school, come home and workout for about an hour, jump in the pool to cool down, shower then hit the internet for about two hours of work I stay away from my emails at this point to get more done. I get my son and we spend the afternoon doing whatever from the park to the lake to Magic Mountain (I live right by it). Once he is in bed I hit my emails. Makes for an easy productive work day for a single mom who works from home.
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i also want to make money online that is why i immediately joined the google adsense program and also read a lot about making money on websites and blogs. i am also trying to learn affiliate marketing.
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Shaun Reply:
January 9th, 2010 at 6:25 am
Hi Geraldine
I say go for it. Join a few Affiliate programs. But first build your website or blog up with content. That way you are more likely to be approved.
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well hey there guys, i’ve been looking all over the internet for a GOOD black hat SEO forum.. I was looking for some suggestions
from you guys to point me in the right direction.
Thanks a bunch, this place is great btw.
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