Category: Freelance Lifestyle
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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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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….
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How Many Proposals Should You Send Before Worrying?
How Many Proposals Should You Send Before Worrying? Yes, sending proposals is part of freelance life, but worrying about them doesn’t have to be. If you’ve ever stared at your sent proposals folder or Upwork history wondering “Is something wrong with me?”, you’re not alone. Not at allllll. I’ve been here, and even after years…
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When Your Family Doesn’t Understand Your Freelance Career
Freelancing can be flexible and rewarding. You’re your own boss, and you’re in charge (most of the time). But it can also be lonely — not because you don’t have colleagues, but because your family and friends don’t understand, and may even make rude comments. One of the hardest parts of freelance is explaining your…
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Freelance Weekend Jobs: Pros & Cons To Know
Freelance weekend jobs provide a level of flexibility that traditional jobs rarely offer. You choose your clients, set your own schedule, and decide how to structure your workday — all without your boss breathing down your neck. Despite this freedom, many freelancers face the recurring question: should weekends be reserved for work or for rest?…
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5 Freelance Admin Tasks You Can Tackle Now
Freelancing gives you freedom. Yipee! But it also gives you mountains of freelance admin. Boo. Invoices, contracts, client emails, taxes… the work behind the work. Many freelancers push these things aside until they pile up, but solid freelancer administration is what keeps your business running smoothly (and stress-free). Like most freelancers, I learned this the…