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Content Marketing9th OctoberBy Jason Daly
How To Use Content Curation On Your Blog
If you’re looking for ways to make your blog more engaging and informative, content curation is a great option.
But what is content curation, and how can you use it on your blog?
Here’s a quick guide to help you get started.
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What Is Content Curation?
Content curation is the process of sorting through and sharing online content that is relevant to your audience.
When done well, content curation can help you become a trusted source of information and make your blog more engaging.
Content curation can be used to build a resource of information on a particular topic, to create a news feed of relevant content, or simply to surface the best content on a given subject.
Why Curate Content?
There are several reasons to curate content. One reason is to provide your audience with a one-stop shop for information on a particular topic. This saves your audience time by not having to search for information from multiple sources.
Another reason to curate content is to establish yourself as an expert on a particular topic. By curating the best content from around the web, you are showing your audience that you are knowledgeable about the subject matter.
You can also add your own commentary and analysis to the content you share; after all people are visiting your blog or website to hear from you and your views.
Content curation helps you to save time by sharing content that’s already been created, rather than creating everything yourself.
Lastly, curating content can help to build relationships with other bloggers and website owners. When you share their content, they are likely to return the favor.
This can help to grow your audience and expand your reach. Always give attribution to anything you share or comment on, and if you can, let the original source know that you have cited them.
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Share Your Curated Content
Once you’ve curated content, you can share it on social media, your blog, or in an email campaign.
When you share your curated content on social media, be sure to include a link back to the original source. This will give credit to the original author and help you build relationships with other thought leaders in your industry.
If you have a blog, you can share your curated content there. Be sure to include a link back to the original source and give credit to the original author.
If you have an email list, you can share your curated content in your newsletter or in a dedicated email campaign. Be sure to include a link back to the original source and give credit to the original author.
Use SEO To Promote Your Content
SEO is a great way to get your content in front of more people.
By optimizing your content for the search engines, you can increase your chances of people finding it when they search for relevant keywords.
“Achievers – whether in business, sports, or the arts — are committed to continual improvement.”
– Jack Canfield
Conclusion
Content curation is a great way to find and share high-quality content with your audience. If you curate content regularly, you can build a strong reputation as a source of great content.
And, if you promote your curated content properly, you can get more exposure for the content creators you’re featuring.
What are your thoughts on content curation? Do you curate content on your blog or website? If not, why not?
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Productivity27th OctoberBy Jason Daly
7 Tips On How To Improve Focus
Perhaps you wish to concentrate on a particular task but discover that you get sidetracked quickly.
Your mind wanders, you worry constantly, or you may simply have too many things to accomplish to choose just one to start with, making it difficult for you to concentrate on what you are doing.
Here are some helpful tips for sharpening your focus.
Meditate
Make an effort to set aside at least 30 minutes per day for meditation. You can still practice a quick breathing exercise if you can’t commit to that much time.
Concentrate on your breathing, paying close attention to the air as it enters your lips and hits your nose. What does it feel like as it flees? There’s a chance that you’ll daydream and have an infinite stream of ideas. When this occurs, shift your attention back to your breathing. For a few minutes, keep doing this.
Your circulatory system will relax, and you’ll feel more at ease if you can control your breathing.
Listen
Listen to music to help improve your focus.
Really concentrate on the music.
Try to focus on a single instrument.
Cut Goals Into Small Targets
It’s ok to have an end goal to work towards, but don’t concentrate on it to much while you’re working on it, as this can hamper your progress because it may appear to be too difficult to achieve.
It might not seem like you are getting any closer to the end, and your results won’t come quickly enough. Instead of focusing on the overarching objective, divide it into shorter-term objectives that you can accomplish in a matter of days.
As you accomplish each smaller goal on your list, cross it off.
Listen To Your Time Clock
Work within the time that your body finds most comfortable. Perhaps you perform your best work just before dawn. Or maybe later at night. Work during your most productive times.
For instance, many authors start their writing early in the morning, whereas painters frequently do their best work later in the day.
Eat Lighter Meals
Have you ever consumed a substantial lunch while working only to feel sluggish and heavy all afternoon? A large meal slows you down and induces sleep.
You can regularly engage in a brief juice fast if you feel the need or desire to. It will keep you attentive and help you maintain good physical health.
Exercise (Mind And Body)
Every day, give your body and mind a workout. Complete crossword puzzles. Participate in spirited debates. Create something innovative.
All you need to maintain a healthy body is a simple daily stroll for 30 minutes.
Force Yourself
When you’re feeling lazy, you might need to exert some effort and push yourself. However, if you are experiencing a mental block, step away from the work for a while. Do something else until you can refocus on the initial work.
It will take time to learn how to focus better, but it will be worthwhile.
Start by incorporating one or two of these suggestions into your daily routine to start improving your ability to focus.
Strategies To Improve Focus
You’d be shocked at how many individuals have no real where their time goes. Although people may believe they are concentrated on a particular task, are they really?
Keeping track of your time spending for a week is one approach to find out. You might realize that you’ve been idly spending time by, for example, checking Facebook once every hour.
Here are some of my tips for sharpening your attention and boosting your productivity:
1. Track your time. Analyze the results after a week. Tweak and get rid of time wasters.
2. Plan your week. Find a quiet area at the end of the week to plan out your week’s tasks. Make a list of important projects and any related tasks. Don’t forget to include any family activities in which you take part.
3. Prioritize your list. Sort your tasks by importance, from the most important to the least important. Use a calendar to schedule chunks of time (anything from 15 minutes to 1 hour) to work on each one.
4. Eliminate what isn’t essential. Delegate what you can for tasks that you need to complete but aren’t your strong suit. This can range from mowing the lawn to employing a virtual assistant to manage your social media accounts for the week.
5. Set your goals. Break down big or long-term goals into smaller weekly or daily goals to make them easier to focus on.
6. Set aside a specific amount of time each day for checking/answering email and social media. It can be the first task of the day that takes 30 minutes, the last task that takes 30 minutes, or perhaps the task that takes 15 minutes before lunch. But only do it once every day. Stay away from pausing mid-task to check your email. The same holds true for social media platforms.
7. Do away with multitasking. Learning to concentrate on one project at a time takes some practice, but if you stay with it, it will become second nature. Before beginning the next project or task, complete the previous one. Focus entirely on one task at a time. Your productivity will actually boost as a result.
8. Make a distraction to-do list. We can easily get easily distracted thanks to the Internet. We immediately use the Internet to conduct searches whenever we need to look something up. “I’m curious what’s going on Facebook.” “What actor played that character in that movie?” ” Tomorrow, how long will it take me to drive to the zoo?”
It usually takes us around 25 minutes to return to the original task after becoming sidetracked in this way. As a result, the next time you want to research something or have an idea, write it down on paper (or use an app like Evernote).
9. Learn to say NO. If you already have full day’s task list, don’t feel like you have to take on another project for someone else.
10. Create an environment that works for you. Do you need a peaceful area free from background noise, from people, phones, and televisions? Organize your workspace to suit your needs.
Decorate it with calming hues, motivational artwork, and a cozy chair. Put papers and periodicals away or file them if you prefer to work in an organized space. Eliminate clutter. If you can concentrate better while listening to music or hearing ambient noise, then use that to your advantage.
11. Take a break when needed. When working on a large project, short breaks help prevent boredom and burnout. Get up and walk around for a few minutes. Practice yoga stretches.
12. Break up or Chunk it. Divide your activities into manageable time blocks with brief rest periods in between. Work on a task, for instance, for 15 minutes at a time.
Imagine you’re writing an eBook. Try not to complete it all at once. Break it down. Spend 15 minutes creating your outline. Take a brief rest. After that, spend 15 minutes reading the first chapter. And so forth.
13. Use an app on your phone to boost your productivity and concentration. You can stay organized and keep track of distractions with apps like Evernote. You can download another app such as Brainwave to your iPhone. You can select options in this software such as Brainstorming, Concentration Boost and Problem Solving, or Memory Boost and Creative Thinking. Other apps might also assist you in maintaining your focus and productivity.
Conclusion
There are countless ways to increase your level of concentration and focus. Create a list. Eliminate all distractions. Create the environment that you want. You must decide what suits your working style the best.
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Get More Done In Less Time: 10 Tips To Boost Your Productivity
Productivity13th October 2023By Jason Daly
Get More Done In Less Time: 10 Tips To Boost Your Productivity
It’s no secret that productivity is the key to success. But what does it really mean to be productive? And how can you achieve it?
Simply put, productivity is the ability to get things done efficiently and effectively. It’s about using your time, energy, and resources to achieve your goals.
Unfortunately, achieving productivity is easier said than done. It often feels like there’s just not enough time in the day to get everything done.
But there are ways to boost your productivity and get more done in less time.
Here are 10 tips to help you get started:
1. Set Clear Goals
The first step to increasing your productivity is to set clear goals. What do you want to achieve? How will you know when you’ve reached your goal?
Be specific, realistic, and achievable i.e. try to use S.M.A.R.T. goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely).
And make sure to write your goals down so you can refer back to them later. If a goal is too big, break it down into smaller goals; it’s important that you can feel that you are making progress or you may become demotivated.
2. Make A Plan
Once you have your goals set, it’s time to make a plan. What needs to be done to achieve your goals?
Again, be specific and realistic. As mentioned above, break down your goals into smaller, more manageable tasks. And be sure to schedule time for each task.
And don’t forget to reward yourself when you achieve a goal; this is a sure-fire way to keep yourself motivated to continue.
3. Focus On One Task At A Time
One of the biggest productivity killers is trying to do too many things at once.
When you’re trying to focus on multiple tasks, your brain gets overwhelmed, and your productivity suffers. Instead focus on one task at a time. Turn off all distractions and give that task your full attention.
Once it’s done, move on to the next task.
Many people like to brag that they can multitask, but this is a myth. The most productive people have laser like focus and deal with one task at a time.
Don’t fall into the trap of trying to multitask because it is a road to having many tasks ‘in progress’ but none actually completed and this can be very demoralising because your task list never seems to go down!
4. Take Breaks
It might seem counterintuitive but taking breaks can actually help you be more productive. When you take a break, your brain gets a chance to rest and rejuvenate.
So, don’t be afraid to step away from your work every once in awhile. Go for a walk, take a nap, or just take a few minutes to relax. You’ll be surprised at how much better you’ll feel and how much more productive you’ll be when you return.
5. Set A Time Limit
If you find yourself struggling to focus on a task, try setting a time limit. Tell yourself you only have to work on that task for a certain amount of time.
When the timer goes off, you can take a break or move on to something else. But knowing that you only have to work on that task for a short period of time will help you focus and get it done.
Try using the Pomodoro technique to break tasks into time chunks; if you want to know more about using the Pomodoro technique, check out this post.
6. Get Organized
A cluttered workspace can be a major productivity killer. If you can’t find what you need, it’s going to take you longer to get your work done.
So, take some time to organize your workspace. Make sure everything has a place and that you know where everything is.
You’ll be amazed at how much time you’ll save (and how much less stressed you’ll be) when you’re not constantly searching for things.
7. Delegate
If you’re trying to do everything yourself, you’re never going to be as productive as you could be.
Instead, learn to delegate. If there are tasks that someone else can do, let them do it. You’ll be able to focus on more important tasks and get more done.
As a business owner, you really want to be working on your business rather than in your business, so delegation and outsourcing are important skills to learn and use.
8. Eliminate Distractions
Distractions are one of the biggest productivity killers. If you’re constantly being interrupted by phone calls, emails, or other distractions, it’s going to be difficult to get anything done.
So, eliminate as many distractions as possible. Turn off your phone, close your email, and let people know that you’re not to be disturbed.
Just switching your phone off will remove all sorts of distractions; social media, email, instant messaging, texts (and even the occasional phone call, if you still use a phone for calling 😊)
You’ll be surprised at how much more you can get done when you’re not constantly being pulled in different directions.
9. Take Care Of Yourself
If you’re not taking care of yourself, you’re not going to be very productive.
Make sure you’re getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly. When you’re taking care of your body, you’ll be surprised at how much more energy you have and how much better you’ll feel.
10. Just Start
One of the biggest productivity killers is procrastination. If you’re constantly putting off tasks, you’re never going to get anything done.
Instead of waiting around, just start. Even if you’re not sure how you’re going to complete the task, just start. Once you get going, you’ll be surprised at how quickly you can get it done.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for ways to be more productive, try out some of these tips. See which ones work best for you and stick with them. Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, so find what works best for you and stick with it.
With a little effort and some trial and error, you can find a productivity routine that works for you and helps you get more done in less time.
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Being A Little Unfocused Can Sometimes Increase Creativity
Many people put too much effort into being creative. If you’re not naturally creative, you may be tempted to force it by sitting down and concentrating intensely, just like you would with more serious work.
It has been demonstrated that being a little unfocused can actually encourage creativity, although that may appear counterproductive. People get their creative ideas from a variety of sources.
It’s extremely uncommon to come up with something creative and original by concentrating intensely on one thing. Instead, if you can relax a little, you’ll be able to absorb more information from the world around you, which frequently leads to greater creativity.
This is not to say that being completely distracted will help you be more creative. You’ll eventually stop being creative because you’ll be so unfocused and distracted from your task at hand that you won’t even give it a passing thought.
Semi-focus is the equivalent of taking in all the sounds of the forest while aimlessly scanning the area. It’s not totally losing yourself in an online show and becoming so preoccupied that you lose all creativity.
You could compare it to having tunnel vision. The majority of the time, having it is bad, and this situation is no exception. You won’t notice anything else if you concentrate so hard on one thing.
Your ability to be creative may suffer as a result. You severely restrict your ability to be creative if you shut out all of the other sources of inspiration around you.
It’s crucial that you lose focus when it matters. Social media is a very popular form of distraction, but it usually won’t do you much good, so try to stay away from it if you can.
Instead, you ought to be unfocused and fully present in your surroundings, such as public spaces and residential areas, soaking up all the sights and sounds you can.
There’s always daydreaming if those settings don’t inspire you to be creative. Daydreaming, which is typically regarded as unproductive, may actually help you think more creatively than you previously realised. This is especially true if the project you’re working on is constantly on your mind.
Pay Attention To Your Instincts About When (And When Not) To Work
You will occasionally reach a point where you are simply too exhausted from the day to concentrate or be creative. You’re only now completely prepared for a break. You couldn’t accomplish that if you followed the typical 9–5 strict schedule.
Although you’re not required to do that, you can choose to take a short break for your own benefit since continuing to work when you can’t do it well is a poor decision.
You should give yourself a little more time to recover before you start up again if there are times when you simply don’t feel like you can produce quality work or content. You’ll have to redo some of that work later because it won’t be up to par if you’re trying to create content without being either focused or creative.
Knowing when to stop will help you avoid having to redo work later or, worse yet, finding yourself in the awkward position of having to apologise to customers for sending them subpar work.
You wouldn’t need to do that if your productivity was at its peak. Do not overindulge in the freedom that comes from not having to adhere to a strict schedule. A lot of people might start abusing it, and because they never feel as though they want to work, they never put in enough effort.
Even if you don’t want to work, you still need to schedule time for it. This is only for those instances when you truly believe that you are unable to work even just a little bit more. You should give yourself some time to unwind and reenergize once you’ve reached the point where you genuinely aren’t able to complete anything else of quality.
Similar to refuelling your car after a long drive Even if you do have to pause for a while, you must do it in order to proceed with your progress. Making yourself do work you don’t want to do has to be the worst thing you can do to yourself.
If taking a quick break is what’s best for your business, then that should be what you do. Keep your pride at bay so you don’t have to work harder than necessary and produce subpar results. Take some time off, then return to give it all you’ve got.
Set Limits With Clients, Customers, And Colleagues
If you’ve worked closely with clients and consumers as a business owner in the past, you know that it can occasionally be a taxing experience. Some clients can be very aggressive and demanding when it comes to your services, but the majority of clients are friendly, and the entire encounter goes by without incident.
Similar things can be said about some co-workers; although some are responsible and rarely ask you to do something, others will try to force their workload onto you and rely too heavily on you. You’ll encounter time constraints with clients and customers rather frequently.
Customers can be highly impatient if you run a firm that deals in custom-made goods, whether they be images, logos, or even data. Because they may not be aware of how much work you have, they may keep asking you to stop what you’re doing and complete their tasks for them.
Of course, there is a little reciprocity involved here. They shouldn’t be given something they were promised in two weeks just to receive it in two months. However, if they’re asking for it weeks before the time you promised to give it to them, it’s time to set a boundary and stop letting them control you.
You should concentrate on any other clients who were promised deliverables sooner. Your entire work schedule shouldn’t be determined by one client. Co-workers provide a very similar issue.
It can begin innocently enough, with you assisting them briefly when you have far less work and they are overburdened. Although this is a great gesture, they might grow accustomed to it.
Over time, your co-worker can begin to assign you additional work that they don’t want to perform, making your workload heavier. You should eventually set boundaries and inform them that you need to concentrate on your own tasks.
The development of technology has made this issue even more widespread. People no longer need to go through the hassle of either visiting you in person or writing you a letter; instead, they can just send you an email or instant message, or even give you a call using Skype or Zoom.
This increases the frequency of this kind of behaviour, so you should be on the lookout for it before it drains you.
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Are You Sabotaging Yourself If You Don’t Have Self-Discipline?
Self-discipline is difficult. There’s no way around it.
Self-discipline is regarded as a sign of professionalism and confidence, especially in the business world. Professionalism requires being on time, responsive, efficient, creative, active, productive, and conscientious… not to be satisfied with the bare minimum
You must “do what you say and say what you do,” which means not promising the unattainable, being practical, competent, and meeting deadlines in order to complete the objective. It’s not the end of the world if you have trouble with self-control. You can get back on track and become more efficient by doing a few simple measures.
In fact, Jim Rohn, the legendary motivational speaker, once said, “We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.”
He realised that even the greatest of us will struggle to develop and sustain self-discipline, he understood. This is a lifelong battle, but it should become easier over time if you practice it on a daily basis.
Self-discipline is a gigantic and Herculean undertaking in and of itself, but some people make it far more difficult than it needs to be. They sabotage their own efforts in a number of ways.
Blindly Following Advice
Each of us is a unique individual. It’s best to do what’s right for you when trying to form positive habits (which is what building self-discipline is all about).
Weight loss is a common issue where most individuals go wrong. There are so many options for losing weight that you’ll be spoilt for choice.
If everyone you know is following the keto diet and you decide to give it a shot (because your friends say it’s amazing), but you despise eating all that fat with your meals, following the plan will be difficult.
However, once a week, you may want to do a 48-hour water fast. This strategy may appear to be more convenient for you. In this scenario, fasting is preferable to forcing oneself to do something you don’t want to do.
It will be easier to build fasting as a part of your self-discipline than it will be to stick to your keto diet.
The same can be said of other habits. Some folks accomplish their finest work first thing in the morning. Others might rather work late at night. You’ll be fighting your natural circadian rhythm if you force yourself to get up early merely because others believe it works.
Rather than striving to work against yourself, you should be disciplined and work with your natural inclinations.
Trying To Cram Too Much Into Too Little Time
Life is a breeze inch by inch. Life is difficult, yard by yard. You may believe that making drastic changes in your life will help you advance more quickly. In actuality, this is ineffective and will just cause you to stumble.
You’ll experience uncontrollable food cravings if you try to adjust your diet overnight. Working out too intensely too soon can result in significant muscle aches and even injuries.
You will feel fatigued and drained if you take on too much work. You lack the necessary ‘muscles’ and endurance to execute the tasks you intend to complete.
The final result is that you continue to succumb to food cravings, or you miss workouts or put things off at work. These mistakes can make you feel bad, and you will be tempted to give up.
It’s best to take things slowly and create modest beneficial changes that you can manage on a daily basis. You’ll be far more likely to stay on course, and over time, your entire life will change.
Not Keeping Track Of Your Progress
Keep a journal and make a list of the habits you want to develop. This will assist you in keeping track of your progress.
Allow yourself around 60 days to form a habit, then mark it off with a check each day. The goal is to create a continuous chain of checkmarks.
If you skip a day, begin again the next day and try to complete another 60 days.
Giving Up Too Early
Development takes time, and most people are overconfident in their ability to achieve a lot in a short period of time. It will take considerably longer than you expect in practice.
If you’re impatient and anticipate unrealistic results in a short period of time, you’ll be disappointed if your efforts don’t bear fruit within a month or two. Don’t give up simply because you’re not seeing results right away.
Staying on track and making progress (even though it may be slow) until you achieve your goal is what self-discipline is all about.
Allowing Slip-Ups To Derail You
You’re certain to make a mistake at some point. It happens to all of us, and it always happens. This isn’t a symptom of laziness or a lack of willpower.
Breaking old habits can be difficult, and you’ll always face opposition. We’re all human, so we’re bound to make mistakes now and then.
Do not consider it a failure and abandon the process. Make adjustments and c ontinue on your current path.
It will take time to develop self-discipline. You’ll achieve mastery over your ideas and actions over time if you allow yourself that time and don’t work against yourself.
Developing Self-Discipline
Once established in your life, these positive practices should provide better alternatives to your previous habits. When the feel the urge to revert to past dangerous habits like drug and alcohol abuse, you can turn to these things instead.
It’s easier to turn your goals into achievements when you have self-discipline. The first step toward becoming self-disciplined and successful is to recognize the relationship between success and self-discipline.
Self-discipline is a decision, at the end of the day. You may need to work extra hard to become self-disciplined, depending on your background and personal problems, but the good thing is that self-discipline can indeed be learned.
It’s not a problem at all if you don’t have as much self-discipline as you’d like. You can begin by becoming more self-disciplined than where you are today. All you need to do now is take that initial step and keep moving forward one step at a time.
Whatever errors and blunders you’ve made previously, you can always make better choices right here, right now.
“Small disciplines repeated with consistency everyday lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” – John Maxwell.
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