The Freelance Balance

Real advice from a real freelancer. Because freelancing isn't always simple.

Category: Freelance Lifestyle

  • Why Freelance Digital Minimalism Matters 

    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…

  • How To Sleep When Stressed About Freelance Work

    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,…

  • How To Overcome Insomnia as a Freelancer

    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…