Freelancers are the captain of their ship, and having autonomy and flexibility is part of what makes being self-employed so appealing. The downside is that without a manager encouraging you to grow or pushing you out of your comfort zone, it can be easy for your working day to become monotonous. Self-motivation requires effort, andContinue reading “Finding Inspiration as a Creative Freelancer”
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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”