How to Switch Off From Work
Is your client really so dependent on you that their business will fall apart if you don't respond to them immediately?
Self Care
Setting Business Boundaries Can Protect Your Mental Health
When I started my business, I didn't really have a plan, so I kind of just went with the flow.
I made myself available to clients when they needed me, answered calls even when it wasn't convenient, replied to emails late at night, agreed to in-person
How to Stay Motivated When Business is Tough
One of the toughest parts of working for yourself is staying motivated, especially when you're going through a tough patch. I don't think there are many experienced freelancers who haven't at some point wondered "what's the point?"
Back in 2019,
How to Look After Your Mental Health as a Freelancer
The best way to protect your mental health is to understand what things could impact it and then put measures in place to prevent or manage them.
It's Ok To Say 'No'
If you don’t want to do something, be honest. Delaying it will only make it harder to refuse at a later stage.
7 Reasons Freelancers Should Prioritise Exercise
Twenty years ago, I barely did any exercise. It wasn't something that interested me at all.
These days, I can’t imagine my life without regular exercise, and I genuinely don’t think I’d be able to deliver the quality of service I do if I didn’
How To Take Holidays As A Freelancer
It never ceases to amaze me how many freelancers don't take time off for holidays.
In 2016, I ditched employment to go all in on my business. And do you know what I did in my first week as a full-time self-employed freelancer? I went on holiday.
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