Category: Freelance Lifestyle
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Should You Make a Freelance Instagram Account?
Instagram is an insanely powerful tool. Normal people go viral and their life changes overnight. Now just imagine if this happened for your freelance business! Before we get into whether you should make a freelance Instagram account, we need to start with a disclaimer. I’m a freelancer who doesn’t have an Instagram business account. I…
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Why People Think You’re Broke as a Freelancer (and How to Respond)
“And how are you doing for work? Earning enough at the moment?” You know the questions. Often followed with pitying eyes or a soft touch to the arm. If you’ve ever had someone in your life assume you’re struggling because you freelance, you’re not alone. Many freelancers share the same quiet frustration: “People always think…
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How To Schedule Time Off as a Freelancer
Balancing your workload and well-being is one of the trickiest parts of freelancing, and one I talk about a lot on this blog. Seriously, it sounds simple, but it’s sadly not. Unlike traditional jobs, you don’t get a guaranteed vacation or sick pay, so knowing how to take time off as a freelancer is essential…
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Why Freelance Digital Minimalism Matters
Freelancers spend most of their day glued to screens. Life’s a blur of non-stop client calls, proposals, endless emails, and last-minute deadlines. It’s no wonder we feel frazzled by the time we “finish” work (if we ever really do). While the freelance grind never really stops, you can refresh yourself from the freelance stress every…
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How To Sleep When Stressed About Freelance Work
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,…
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How To Overcome Insomnia as a Freelancer
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…