196 | The 5 Hour Work Week: Blogger Edition

Have you ever felt like you don’t have enough time to blog consistently? What if I told you that you could successfully run your blog in just five hours a week?

In this week’s episode of Creatives on Fire, we’re diving into how to work smarter—not harder—with a blogger’s take on the five hour work week. Inspired by Tim Ferriss’s The 4-Hour Workweek, this strategy is all about simplifying your workflow, focusing on what moves the needle, and creating consistent momentum.

Let’s break down how you can make blogging fit into your schedule—one hour a day.

Can Blogging in Five Hours a Week Actually Work?

Yes, my friend, it absolutely can. The key to making this work is consistency. You don’t need endless hours or a huge audience to start building a profitable blog—you need a plan, a routine, and the discipline to stick to it.

Step One: Make a Plan

The first step is to map out what each hour of your blogging week will look like. Break the work into five main buckets and assign one task to each weekday.

Monday: Draft Your Post

Spend your hour outlining and drafting your blog post inside WordPress. This includes doing keyword research and writing your SEO title and headers. Use AI to speed things up if you need to.

Tuesday: Create the Content

Use this hour to bring your content to life. Take step-by-step photos, shoot a video, bake the recipe, or go live with a related tutorial. This is your creation day.

Wednesday: Assemble and Schedule the Post

Now that you’ve drafted and created, pull everything together. Upload your images, polish your post, and schedule it to publish next week—so you’re always ahead.

Thursday: Schedule the Promotions

Use this hour to create your Pinterest pins, schedule your social media posts, and write the email that will promote your post. Everything should be prepped for the following week.

Friday: Record and Schedule Video Content

Optional—but powerful. Use this time to record and schedule your reels, short-form videos, or YouTube content related to your blog post.

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Step Two: Make It Predictable

The real secret? Make your blogging time non-negotiable. Pick a time each day that works best for your life (early mornings are gold!) and show up like it’s an appointment you can’t miss.

Tips for staying consistent:

• Block your hour on your calendar
• Use a “Blogging” tab group to reduce distractions
• Work ahead, not behind
• Create muscle memory—same routine, same time every day

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Step Three: Make It a Priority

You already know blogging can generate consistent income—ads, affiliate commissions, product sales, and email growth all stem from regular publishing. So ask yourself: If I knew this would work, would I make it a priority?

Once you’ve made the decision to treat your blog like a business, it becomes easier to commit to the five hour framework. Over time, your one hour a day builds lasting success, and that boring, consistent effort becomes your biggest advantage.

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What If You Want to Blog More Than Once a Week?

If you’re posting multiple times a week, just double the time. Two blog posts = two hours a day. But here’s the beauty of batching—your efficiency will skyrocket. Once you get in the flow, you’ll find you can prep several posts at once in even less time.

As with anything in business: what’s hard at first becomes easier with repetition.

Boring Work Becomes Brilliant Success

Building a successful blog isn’t about flashy hacks—it’s about consistent action done well over time. With the Five Hour Work Week, you can simplify your process, eliminate decision fatigue, and create sustainable income without burnout.

Just remember:

• Make the plan
• Make it predictable
• Make it a priority

Because boring work done consistently leads to extraordinary results.

Let me know—are you in for the five hour work week? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments over on the blog.

Until next time, stay creative.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• 4hr Work Week by Tim Ferriss
• Spark Coaching + Melanie 24/7
• FUEL Mastermind is HERE
• Free Guide: Start Your Blog Today
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• 2025 Content Planner for Content Creators

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