integrating blog planning into my daily planner

Having tried to use a separate blog planner alongside my usual daily planner, I have struggled to keep it up to date. As a result, I have tried to integrate my blog planning into my daily planner pages instead to try and stay organised in the 'blog' section of my life.

Every Sunday, I do a 'my week' post and to keep track of what number I am on, I write a number in the corner of my diary pages. I've not mis-numbered any yet and fingers crossed I won't in the future (not 100% guaranteed I'm afraid!).

Each week, I try and plan to have at least one or two posts go live (usually one midweek). Sometimes, I need to make sure this goes as scheduled by writing in the blog post I intend to write for that week and usually, they are written as a 'to-do' with a check box. I try and ensure these are written in at least a week in advance so that I can avoid that dreaded 'blogger's block'. So far so good!

Finally, at the back, if I get an idea for a blog post, I add it to a list at the back of my binder. For obvious reasons, I've blurred out the ideas. So far, I've found that this list has just grown and I've barely checked any off (there's more on the other side - some of which have been ticked off) so I need to get on this list and start crossing things off. After all, how satisfying is it to see a list all checked off?!

During busier weeks, I sometimes struggle to find time to blog, but I am usually aware of when these busier periods are. As a result, I try and write two or three blog posts in one go and schedule them so that blogging doesn't feel like a chore. For me, doing things this way keeps me interested in blogging. because it enables me to blog as and when I am in the mood for it (and sometimes, I'll write two or three posts in one go!).

Do you see blogging as a significant part of your life? If so, how do you organise your time so that you blog on a regular basis?