Are you maximizing your time during your work week?
Creating a work-life balance can be tough, especially if you don’t have a routine to stick to. In this article, we are going to talk about some ways that can help create balance!
You may be wondering where to start when trying to create a productive work day. There are many different ways to have a productive workday but we have found that these four are proven to be the most effective!
- Create a schedule
- When you work from home it is almost crucial to have a schedule for yourself to stick to!
- Base your weekly schedule off of your camming schedule.
- Treat your work-from-home job just like you would treat a 9-5 in person job.
- After, create room for content days, schedule time to work on fan sites and creating content.
- Daily Goal Lists
- If you want to maximize your work day, create a checklist and write down the tasks you would like to achieve throughout the day.
- List your tasks from most important to least important, give yourself a little wiggle room!
- You will be surprised at how good you feel when you see all of the things you do throughout the day written out!
- Accountability
- Make sure you are holding yourself accountable throughout the day.
- YOU are the one responsible for completing hours and tasks!
- If this can be overwhelming for you, consider finding an accountability partner through your community!
- Treat Yourself
- Treating yourself can be the perfect little motivator to get through your day.
- Find healthy ways you can show yourself love throughout the day and at the end of your workday like going on a walk, meditating, cooking yourself a meal, taking a bath or listening to your favorite music!
- Remember how important it is to take care of yourself!
How often are you checking in with yourself?
Throughout the work week, it is super important to do mental check in’s with yourself.
Below is a list of questions you can ask yourself to check in:
- Am I feeling well-rested?
- What do I need to get done today?
- Have I eaten/hydrated myself?
- Do I need a break?
- What do I need right now?
- What makes me feel good?
- Have I completed my daily tasks?
- What am I going to do for myself today?
Are you feeling burnt out?
Remeber that you will never be able to perform at your best when you are burnt out. Taking breaks is important!
How to get through burnout:
Take Breaks!
- Rest. Reset. Recharge.
- Create time in your schedule for breaks whether they be throughout your day or creating days off during your week.
- If you are overwhelmed and feel like you need a break, you do!
Tips
- Get off your phone! You would be surprised at how much screen time and social media can be draining you.
- Connect with your community! Talk with your fellow models and cam friends. It’s so important to have friends in the industry who you can relate to!
- If you are in need of mental help and a safe space, reach out to Pineapple Support. A mental health support line for sex workers. It’s free!
We hope this article was helpful for you. Remember these important tips to help you create a better, more productive workday for yourself! If you try any of these tips make sure to let us know on the IGF socials!
Ashley Nicole is an experienced Social Media Manager who has been using her talents in the adult industry for the past 4 years. She is currently one of the managers of IGF Studios where she assists in Model Training and Media Management. Ashley hopes to continue to help models achieve growth and success through Social Media.
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