It is hard to believe that it has been over a year since I decided to start a blog and as much time since I’ve posted anything new. I want to blog everyday and I want to read all the good blogs everyday but time, work, and family all too often seems to zap my energy and my drive. As we near the New Year one of my resolutions is to do more of both reading and posting.

Yesterday I spoke with a colleague about how important this side of our work is but she too struggles with finding the time. We brainstormed ways to stay more connected and are both going to make a concerted effort to do so.

One new technique I’m going to explore is using voice to text dictation which has come a long way since its inception. I’m hoping while I can’t always sit down and post when inspiration hits, perhaps capturing those thoughts on the go will help turn those thoughts into posts.

Another technique is to actually schedule into my calendar times to blog and tweet. We set time to meet, to plan, to workout why not schedule times to stay engaged with our virtual communities?

I’m curious, how do you find time to do both? I welcome all suggestions!