by Amelia Schaffer

Created on: October 11, 2009

Developing good time management skills will help you maximize your production of articles. Writing many articles per day, especially in channels which offer upfront payment, will increase your Helium earnings enormously. Here are three good time management tips for Helium writers to maintain focus and productivity.

- Keep regular work hours.

Whether you write for two hours or eight hours per day, it's easier to stay focused and see writing as a serious job if you keep regular hours. If you can't set aside the exact same hours every day, plan a schedule to make schedule a specific time whenever you can. During that time period, remove distractions such as e-mail and television from your workspace, and focus solely on your writing. This will ensure that your mind will be in "work mode" whenever you go about writing for Helium, allowing you to stay focused and become able to write more articles in a shorter amount of time.

- Set reasonable goals.

Setting goals can help you increase your productivity and make better use of your time. If your goal, for example, is to write three articles in two hours, making this goal explicit can help you remove distractions and focus on the task at hand. Long-term goals are also important. For example, try setting a goal to gain one more Helium writing star by the end of the month. Setting goals can help you figure out the difference between how long writing an article should take you in theory and how long it really takes you in reality, which helps you eliminate distractions and time wasters.

- Take breaks when you need them.

One of the most valuable things a writer can learn is how to push themself through writer's block or a lack of inspiration. At the same time, it is important to learn when pushing yourself is a good idea and when a bit of rest, a focusing exercise such as meditation, or a snack can help you feel better, increasing your productivity more than forcing yourself to write would. In other words, you must learn the causes of your writers block and treat it accordingly in order to make the most of your time.

Good time management mean the difference between earning pennies from your Helium articles and earning a living. Following these time management tips will help you make better use of your time and become a more productive and successful writer, both on Helium and beyond.

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