Have you been feeling uninspired, overworked, or under-the-gun whenever deadlines roll around? 😓 It may be time to reassess your current creative tactics in order to regenerate motivation and productivity. Whether you’re suffering from Writer’s Block, a plate that’s too full, or poor time-management, it’s difficult to produce the most captivating content and copy if you’re pressed for time and lacking inspiration. Plus, knowing that “you ‘should’ be doing more” only leads to more overwhelm and procrastination, rather than productivity and motivation.
The good news is, coming up with awesome content doesn’t have to involve unhealthy amounts of caffeine or all-nighters! But, that means channeling your creativity and motivation into one task at a time, with the given brand voice top of mind. Lucky for you, we’ve put together Time-Saving Tips to help you stay organized, focused, and inspired when creating content! 😅
From breaking up your work into timed chunks, banging out multiple “batches” of content at a time, and changing up your scenery, read up on the best 3 ways to save time on when producing high-quality content. 🚀
Tip #1: Time-Block ⏳
First things first: it’s important to create a plan of action. Time-blocking is the practice of scheduling out everything in your day in order to better manage your responsibilities. Start by making a list of all the things you have to get done, then allocate time slots to each task. Set alarms and work in short but productive intervals. (I’d recommend 20-45 minute periods, depending on the given task.)
Establish tangible, realistic goals per block period, but be ready to take a break and move on to the next assignment when the alarm goes off. Even if you haven’t finished what you were previously working on, it’s important to know when to stop. This way, you can come back to the task later, all the while feeling less overwhelmed about all the other assignments you still need to get done.
Tip #2: Do More at One Time 📆
It may seem obvious, but sometimes it’s not: work on large chunks of content at a time! Seeing the whole entire week in front of you can be daunting at first, but it’s also the best way to make sure your content is illustrating a clear, consistent narrative that tells the story of the given brand.
Once you’re already in the mindset of creating (even if you’re not feeling totally creative), things start to flow easier. Later Blog writes, “Once you’ve written one caption, you might find you have gotten the creative juices flowing and it’s easier than you first anticipated.” That’s because, when a creative mind falls into a groove there isn’t much that can stop it from creating amazing stuff!
Tip #3: Change up Your Scenery 🌿
Finally, when it comes to creativity, scenery is everything. Your environment plays a huge role on your motivation and focus. Why? Because if it’s distracting or an uncomfortable space, you’re attention will be caught by things (scrolling through social media, fiddling with things on your desk, online shopping, etc.) that deter you from producing optimal work.
What’s more, boredom and monotony can zap your energy and motivation, leading you to feel – perhaps unconsciously – creatively blocked. When you change up your work space – going into a different room, or heading out to try a new cafe – it gives you time and mental space to think outside of the box that you were, quite literally, just stuck in. A work environment that is new and different helps to foster inspiration and spark imagination.
So get outside, move around, rearrange a room – whatever it takes to get the best content out of you. 😊
Overall, when you “trick your brain” into accepting or trying something new, you might start to think – and create – differently. When content creation feels more like pulling teeth, it’s time to establish new strategies, visit new places, and ultimately find a new source of inspiration. Without inspiration, what would “creativity” be?
Got any time-saving tips? Let us know!
And remember to #KEEPSOCIAL!
Xx, Riley 🧡🌻 @riley_mckeown
