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Does Rejection Therapy Work for Freelancers?
Rejection therapy is often suggested to freelancers and entrepreneurs as a way to build resilience. Blogs will tell you to send more proposals. Pitch more ideas. Get used to hearing no so it stops affecting you. On the surface, this advice makes sense, and I can say it does help from personal experience. If rejection…
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When a Client Has Unrealistic Expectations (and What Freelancers Can Do About It)
Every freelancer encounters it eventually. A client who wants premium work on a tight budget, immediate turnaround with minimal input, or results that simply are not realistic given the scope. When a client has unrealistic expectations, it can quietly derail a project and strain the relationship. Left unchecked, it often leads to burnout and even…
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A Simple 1,000 Rejections Challenge Template for Freelancers
Freelancers know that rejection is part of the business. So, why not lean into it? The 1,000 Rejections Challenge turns that reality into a practical growth tool. I’ve explained the rejection challenge in a previous blog, where I detail what it is, and my personal experience with it. Start here if you’re new to the…
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When a Freelance Client Expects You to Be Available All Day
At some point in your freelance career, a client will say something like this: “We just need you available during work hours.”“It’s flexible, but we expect quick responses.”“Can you stay online in case something comes up?” On the surface, it sounds reasonable. But freelancers are not meant to be on call by default. We’re not…
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No One Replies to LinkedIn Messages — Why Not To Take It Personally
“No one replies to my LinkedIn messages.” This is one of the most common worries freelancers quietly carry, and one that still rings through my head every now and then. However, unanswered replies aren’t usually about you. When you dig deeper, the stress usually sits alongside deeper concerns about money, relevance or your personal brand,…
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Why Every Freelancer Should Try a 1,000 Days of Rejection Challenge
Rejection is a quiet constant in freelancing, and to be honest, this took me years to accept. It shows up in unanswered pitches, polite declines, and projects that go to someone else, even though they’re just as experienced as you. It’s part of life. Yet many freelancers treat rejection and ghosting as something to avoid…
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Finding Freelance Work in 2026: The Ultimate Guide
Freelancing in 2026 looks very different from just a few years ago, and don’t get veteran freelancers started on the change in the last 10+ years! The main three factors are: AI tools, global competition, and changing client expectations. These have completely reshaped how freelancers find (and keep!) work. Yet despite the noise around automation…
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Can You Be a Successful Freelancer Without LinkedIn?
If you think LinkedIn is the only way to land freelance clients, think again. Kind of. While LinkedIn can be a helpful platform for networking, it is not mandatory for building a successful freelance career, and many freelancers thrive without ever creating a profile. However, plenty of freelancers (like me) credit Linkedin as a huge…
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7 Signs You Shouldn’t Freelance
Freelancing is often sold as freedom, and really, that’s a benefit I talk about a lot on The Freelance Balance. But what rarely gets talked about are the very real situations where freelancing is not just hard but actively harmful to someone’s mental health and even finances. This post is not here to shame anyone….
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Why You Feel Embarrassed Of Your Freelance Work
If you’re secretly Googling “I am embarrassed about my freelance career,” in the middle of the night or obsessing over what your peers think of you, I want you to know that you’re alright — and not alone. Open LinkedIn and you’ll see hundreds of happy, smiling freelancers. They’re all winning and booked and busy….