If you’re a blogger, and you work from home, it can be tough to stay productive and creative. You can always knock off some household chore – or take a nap on the sofa!

Today’s guest contributor, Gretchen Rubin, has authored bestselling books on happiness, habits, and human nature. And today Gretchen's giving us her best tips on how good habits can help you stay sane and on track when your workplace is also your home.

In today’s episode I want to talk about building engagement on your blog, and building a sense of community around it and your online business. Building engagement is so important for your blog. It helps word-of-mouth growth, gives you energy, builds social proof on your site, and leads to more effective monetization. When people see engagement, they want to stick around and spend money.