Comments on: 7 Productive Things To Do When You Can’t Blog

By: Jaq @ Net Age Internet Marketing

Jaq @ Net Age Internet Marketing — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:56:52 +0000

When the ADSL is down this side, we always have 3G to fall back on, or worse case, as you said, dialup. I will not try surfing on dialup but it sure does help to download emails with…unless somebody has sent you a 2MB picture joke….discovering 45mins later that this was the cause of the bottleneck is enough to drive anybody round the bend…..LOL

Fortunately we’ve got pen and paper to fall back on. I actually prefer writing in this way before capturing my thoughts electronically.

The bottom line is that we’re far too dependent on the internet, and being aware of this fact is necessary in order to make contingency planning when we can not have our favourite fix.

By: yan

yan — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:40:15 +0000

CY, Gong Xi Fa Chai absolutely agree with the no 2. which is also a good things for bloggers like you. Plan and brainstorm idea/new post/topics for future posts. Keep posting, my friend
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By: Mathew Day

Mathew Day — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:13:08 +0000

Hey Ching Ya, that was a good list to stay productive and busy while your internet service was out.

I’ve been in a similar situation before when my computer had broken down and I was so anxious to get back to my projects online.

I pretty much did all the things you mentioned above, I changed my mindset, and became productive working on things I didn’t need a computer for.

I actually had gotten quite a lot accomplished, and it also reminded me to always have a alternative plan just in case.

Thanks for sharing,

MathewDay

By: Ching Ya

Ching Ya — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:52:36 +0000

Siong Chen,

Thank you for commenting. It is challenging to brainstorm for ideas, a lifelong lesson for all bloggers I believe. Hope you’re doing well with your cancer research blog. Do keep up the good work.

By: Ching Ya

Ching Ya — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:38:06 +0000

Dan,

So true. It’s hard to keep myself away from the PC too long, can’t help it. ^^ ha.. hopefully somehow we can all work out a balance without being forced into an offline mode, like I did.

Great seeing you here!

By: Ching Ya

Ching Ya — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:27:34 +0000

Ana,

It’s always a pleasure to see you. I wonder how is the progress so far? I will be visiting your site again shortly, hopefully I can get some new updates on your big plans.

Thank you so much for coming back. See you soon!

By: Ching Ya

Ching Ya — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:20:31 +0000

Ryan,

ha.. I guess it’s fortunate that we have these ‘time-out’ moments that make us stop and think for a second. As Travis put it, we can still be productive even we’re away from our work, just gotta try.

Thank you for visiting.

By: Ching Ya

Ching Ya — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:17:42 +0000

Miguel,

Thank you always for the supporting words, my friend. ^^ I hope you will never run out of ideas to blog even at the most unlikely moments. Take care.

By: Ching Ya

Ching Ya — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:15:23 +0000

Evan,

To prepare materials for other sites, yes this can be another alternative too and can be done even offline. Thank you for the input. ^^

By: Ching Ya

Ching Ya — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:08:24 +0000

SmashinGeeks,

I think what’s necessary is to be clear of your blogging objectives. What do you wish to accomplish and the topics that matter according to your own preferences.

For instance, if you’re interested in topics about blogging, you will try to find ways to enhance your experience; read niche-like articles, keep your mind open for blogging news and updates. With proper input, you will soon be inspired to share what you learned, experienced along the way. Be sure of who you are, know your own personality and show it through your writings.

It takes time but you can start by planning what you wish to cover for next week. Train yourself to be ready. Hope this helps.