Despite being extremely lucky not to be directly affected by loss during the pandemic, I have noticed a vague, but persistent, feeling of unease. Aside from lockdowns and restrictions on social freedom, there are many who, like me, did not “lose” something tangible. Yet still I feel that there has been no sense of closureContinue reading “Ambiguous Loss – The Myth of Closure”
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Should Workflow Change With the Seasons?
It is easy to assume that your workflow should remain constant across all twelve months of the year. But for freelancers, maintaining a steady state of creativity and output all year round may not be a realistic concept. While a certain level of consistency and stability is necessary for paying the bills, should freelancers makeContinue reading “Should Workflow Change With the Seasons?”
Take a Break or Risk a Breakdown
There is a belief, part myth and part truth, that freelancers take breaks whenever they want to. Many will have left the corporate 9-to-5 to pursue the dream of flexible working, the chance to go on holiday whenever the opportunity arises, and a working day that lasts four hours rather than eight. However, when youContinue reading “Take a Break or Risk a Breakdown”