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7 Strategies That Help in Managing the Studies and Online Work Together

It is how I manage to do studies and online work.

Recently, I started a challenge to write and publish daily along with the studies. I am working at Medium, but getting chunks. You know what the reason was, the lack of proper working strategy. This lack pushed me into confusion and frustration.

In the last month, I analyzed my stats and overall working experience at Medium, which helped me to dig out the reasons for failures. The analysis reached me to the point that the lack of having a proper strategy leads to failure.

Now, I have changed my working strategy at Medium, which is doing magic — continuously. This change helps me to perform better in my studies and managing Medium.

Here are the strategies- I have utilized to ensure writing daily.

1. Consider Writing as Job:

By considering writing as a job, one takes it seriously. It penetrates the mind that helps in setting up the mind.

I take 2 to 3 hours for reading and writing at Medium depends upon the feasibility of time. Most of the time, I write in the morning. It has two benefits:

• The good idea comes in the morning.
• I feel relaxed and focus on my studies for the rest of the day.

There is no need to make a hard and fast routine for writing at Medium. Only follow up the mind. If I have to publish 1 story per day, I will do in either case. It could be in the morning or the evening. I have to give some time to Medium to improve myself. If I get free time, then I write a story and schedule it. It is the best thing about Medium.

2. Avail the Opportunity of App:

Most of the writers missed the importance of the Medium app. They did not take it into use while writing. Mobile apps are as helpful as websites. You should find its importance in life.

Most of my stories are written via the Medium app during traveling. Whenever an idea clicked into my mind, I quickly wrote it down. After that, I make changes to the laptop before hitting publish. This activity saves time and prevents the idea from flowing down.

3. Turn on the Email Notifications:

Medium provides a mailing facility. It is up to a writer to select email notification or not. First, I did not allow emails coming from Medium. I thought it was disturbance notifications.

Now, I changed the email setting. I allowed medium to send emails. By doing this, I do not have to waste time searching the stories. Before going into bed, I checked out the email and read the stories. It helps in engagement.

Secondly, the weekly prompts and newsletters help in getting out the ideas. I follow it weekly. I do not read all the recommended stories, but follow the stories that bring good reading taste. So turning on the email notification, you will get two more benefits:

• Get the newly published story in the email box
• Stay up to date with weekly prompts and daily editorial pickups.

4. Make Deadlines:

The creations of deadlines are helpful. It helps in focusing on one activity at a time. Deadline makes you determined towards work. If you are loyal to your work, you will meet the deadline.

Setting time limitations is also helpful for managing multitask work. It creates a vision in minds about the particular activity. Deadlines are important in making a mindset.

By following this mindset, I can manage studies and Medium. I have developed a clear vision in mind about work and studies. It has two benefits:

• It makes me determined towards work.
• Furthermore, it ensures consistency at work.

5. Divide the Day Into Slots/Sections:

Life is getting too busy. To manage every activity, divide the day into sections. I do not have a strict schedule for a day. Instead, divide the days into short periods. Like, I have to give 2 to 3 hours to Medium. The hours could be 1 hour in the morning and 2 hours in the evening, and vice versa. I utilize my travel time. I have set proper hours for studies.

By diving the time into the period, I feel easiness. It does not create frustration as a strict schedule does. It is easy to follow. The division of time makes me mentally relaxed that indirectly helps in retaining multitasking.

Having slots help me in writing daily no matter how my day goes on.

6. Make a To-Do List:

A To-do list is a part of planning. Every successful individual has a to-do list that helps in managing the different activities. Similarly, I have a weekly to-do list where I jot down the important tasks. I prioritize the tasks and set the time limits accordingly — including writing a story on Medium.

Having a to-do list puts a clear vision in mind. It removes ambiguities of mind. It also helps in focusing on one activity at a time. Having a regular list makes you a scheduled and responsible being.

7. Limited Social Activities:

Social Media penetrate in life. It has created addictions, which are leading towards nowhere. If you want a better future, then you should focus on your activities.

I am also your companion, so I could not stay away from social activities. For this, I have set timers on social media apps. Whenever I continuously use that app, I get the notification that hits my mind. The reduction of social media activities helps in the creation of more creativity. You keep yourself involved in beneficial activities.

In conclusion, all you have to do is set up a routine and follow it daily. You will build a habit. Keep in mind, If you think that the right time will come, then you are wrong. Make the time right that works for you. You have to put some effort to get success. In any field of life, you have to be consistent.

Writing is a challenging activity, but you can write at least 200 words per day. You have heard the famous quote, “Where there is a will, there is the power to conquer”. Let imply this in life.

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