Get the inside scoop from these well known content creators on how to hone in on your inner productivity goddess. 

Getting the most our of your day in the least amount of time requires dedication and constant fine tuning to make sure you're not only being productive, but that you're also making sure the main thing is kept the main thing. But remember, productivity is not solely about output... it's also about balance. 

Often times, it's the busiest people who manage to get the most out of their days. Just for you, we asked some of our favourite (mega busy and super successful) content creators how they stay on top of everything and remain productive, sane and spectacularly awesome. 

Chantelle Ellem | Fat Mum Slim 

Create before you consume

My one tip is to create before you consume. I like to get up early and write away, before I've consumed any other media. 

I think that once I start reading things, even just status updates on Facebook, my brain checks out and I can't write as productively.  

Pip Lincolne | Meet Me at Mikes 

Get up early

I wake up at 5am each day and spend the first hours of my day doing the kinds of creative things that keep me inspired and on track for my day. This might include Morning Pages a la Julia Cameron, reading, watching documentaries or working on a creative project. Scheduling a creative start (with big cups of tea and plenty of hot crumpets) means I feel ahead of the game and brim full of ideas from the get go. That makes work MUCH easier and speedier!

Move your body!

I work faster if I stay active, so try to slot in at least half an hour a day to go for a walk or do some other (gentle) exercise. It will keep your body in good nick and it's a great opportunity to think through work-y issues or come up with bright ideas. Taking this time to look after yourself will mean more energy and a better mindset for your work day.

Write every single thing down

No matter how small the job! I write every single task I need to do down, every single day. This means I have everything accounted for (and can tick it off or shuffle it, as the day progresses) and I am not wasting time trying to recall things or work out where I am. That's time spent doing other stuff. Write it down! Every.  Single. Thing!

Sarah Wilson | I Quit Sugar 

I delete emails without fear. And write less of them myself

I reckon about 50% of emails are wastes of time. Every email you write, some study has found, creates an extra three. Often a Google search will find the answer. A lot of emails these days are written carelessly. Thus, the sender rarely remembers writing it nor that you haven’t replied. I don’t keep emails in my inbox for “just in case” moments. I delete. Clean! I figure I can always do a search in my trashed items if I have to find something again. I’ve written about the benefits of committing email annihilation before.

Use the Notes function on your iPhone

I love that it automatically syncs through iTunes to my email inbox, so everything automatically shows up on my Mac as fast as I type it on my phone.

Implement the Eat That Frog system for managing stuff

The idea is that you sit down and write a master list of everything you need to get done, from the pressingly urgent to the "one-day-I’ll-get-around-to-it stuff". Include everything from work-related tasks to personal errands. Then you prioritise with a letter beside each item. A items are extremely urgent, B items are things that need to be done but not urgent, C items are things that would be nice to do but are not imperative, and D items you delegate to someone else. Once you have this list, start writing daily lists based off this master list. The idea is that you ALWAYS do your A tasks first, and never do a C item before an A item is completed. 

These super inspiring women are massive content creators who seem to effortlessly fit everything into their days. I've long been a fan of Sarah's Notes tip on my iPhone... and often find myself using that when I'm out walking the dog or in bed! If I could just find something that I could take notes on when I'm in the shower.... and I completely agree with Pip's advice to get moving... it seems that my creative flow happens when I'm not particularly paying attention to my thoughts! 

What's your best productivity tip? Get in touch with your feedback :)