The Freelance Balance

Answering the real questions freelancers ask.

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  • Freelance Burnout: When Should You Take A Break?

    Freelance Burnout: When Should You Take A Break?
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    Freelance burnout is a term that pops up a lot on forums and in self-employed circles. But don’t write it off as another buzzword — this problem can be seriously damaging. As freelancers, we tend to be people who go above and beyond.  We are answering emails in the evening, taking on as many gigs… Read more

  • Is Being a Freelancer Worth the Admin?

    Is Being a Freelancer Worth the Admin?
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    Late payments and frustrating clients are common concerns for freelancers.  But they both fall under the “administrative” umbrella—a long list of tasks freelancers need to complete to ensure their businesses are well-oiled and performing well. In fact, it often feels like freelancers are doing more admin than paid work, and this might be frustrating if… Read more

  • How To Navigate Free Samples As A Freelancer

    How To Navigate Free Samples As A Freelancer
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    Getting a reply from a prospective client is cause to celebrate! You’re a step closer to nailing the project.  But wait, what’s this? A trial article? Without payment? Seeing “We require a quick unpaid sample” is enough to dampen any celebrations, especially if everything has seemed normal up until that point.  Now you’re at a… Read more

  • Feeling Invisible As A Freelancer

    Feeling Invisible As A Freelancer
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    Feeling invisible as a freelancer is one of the worst parts of the job — and it’s rarely spoken about.  You’ll find plenty of blogs on loneliness and freelancing, but feeling invisible is a whole other topic.  Let’s break the silence. Scroll down to hear my experience and learn how to cope with this difficult… Read more

  • Not Enough Freelance Work? Here’s What You Need To Do

    Not Enough Freelance Work? Here’s What You Need To Do
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    Sometimes, it feels like there isn’t much freelance work, but a new lead pops up, and you’re okay again.  However, sometimes there really is not enough freelance work or a project gets canceled, and you need to work your butt off to find the next client. If you’re experiencing a freelance job drought, don’t panic.… Read more

  • What To Do When A Client Cancels A Freelance Project

    What To Do When A Client Cancels A Freelance Project
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    One minute, you’re thanking the freelance gods for filling your schedule with juicy work, and the next, you’re staring at your inbox, praying for some action. I get it! I’ve been there. Multiple times. When a client cancels a freelance project at the last minute, it’s easy to feel panicked. Even as I’ve gained experience… Read more

  • How To Sleep When Stressed About Freelance Work

    How To Sleep When Stressed About Freelance Work
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    Catching a few ZZZs as a freelancer isn’t as easy as many might expect.  It often seems like there are two camps of freelancers. Camp A tends to sleep in and claim they’ve never been this relaxed. They love their newfound freedom and get 8+ hours of sleep every night. Full stop.  Camp B… Well,… Read more

  • How To Overcome Insomnia as a Freelancer

    How To Overcome Insomnia as a Freelancer
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    DISCLAIMER: I’m not a medical professional and this is not medical advice. I’m sharing my experiences and not suggesting you should follow this information. It’s three am. You’re tossing and turning. Your heart is pounding. You know in your heart you’re nowhere near close to falling asleep.  Sound familiar? I hope it doesn’t. But for… Read more

  • Is Freelancing Stressful? An Honest Answer

    Is Freelancing Stressful? An Honest Answer
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    To be or not to be a freelancer?  Whether that’s your question or whether you’re already in the freelance camp feeling overwhelmed, it’s no secret that self-employment can have blood-pressure-raising moments.  But is the career really as stressful as people say? And is now the right time to get started? As a freelance writer, I’ve… Read more