Does Freelancing Make You Happy?
Posted November 12, 2009 in Inspiration, Lifestyle
Has freelancing made you happy?
Recently I read an article stating that the self-employed are happier than other folks. Was the article right? Does self-employment equal happiness?
If you are new to freelancing, you may not be able to answer that question. However, if you’ve been freelancing for a year or more, then you probably already have a pretty good idea of whether or not you are cut out for freelancing.
I can think of a lot of good reasons why freelancers might be happier than other people.
The Basics of Freelancing on the Go
Posted November 5, 2009 in Business, Lifestyle
If you’re trying to live the freelance dream, chances are that you answered “yes” to the previous question, or are at least thinking about it.
The old stereotype of the freelancer who works alone in his or her home office is changing. The image is being replaced by a newer, more mobile freelancer.
In this post we examine the growing trend of “freelancing on the go” and the essential tools that make it possible. Read on to find out just how easy it is to become a mobile freelancer.
Learning How To Get The Most From Your Freelance Dream
Posted November 2, 2009 in Lifestyle
Freelancing can be quite liberating, but if done wrong it can be your worst nightmare.
Trust me on this one. I have seen people who were very successful in their day job, but ended up having to stop freelancing simply because they couldn’t handle it.
Deadlines, time management, clients… These are just a few of the things that can drive a freelancer crazy at times and leave him or her wishing for a day job. However, most freelancers learn with experience that there are ways to handle all of this without it being too stressful or overwhelming.
Before we delve into how to get the most from your freelance dream, let’s take a look at some of the good and bad parts of freelancing.
Open Thread: How Do You Relieve Stress?
Posted October 22, 2009 in Lifestyle, Open Thread
Working as a freelancer can be very stressful.
There’s the stress of having too many projects all due on the same day, and there’s also the stress of dealing with slow times when you don’t know if you’ll be able to pay the bills that month. They don’t call it the freelance roller coaster for nothing.
Throughout all of these ups-and-downs, we freelancers need to maintain composure. There’s always work to be done, whether it’s on projects or marketing, and we don’t have time to get bogged down with enormous amounts of stress. Not to mention, too much stress just isn’t good for your body.
So, how to you relieve stress? How do you handle those difficult ups and downs? How do you handle major due dates? What are your tips for other freelancers for managing their own stressful situations?
Leave your thoughts, tips, and magic bullets in the comments.
Open Thread: What Type of Freelancer Are You?
Posted October 12, 2009 in Lifestyle, Open Thread
Here’s a very simple question that we haven’t asked before on FreelanceFolder: what kind of freelancer are you? Are you a designer, developer, writer, photographer, or something else entirely?
Within your specific field, do you have any specialties? Do you focus on coding WordPress themes, writing for business blogs, or photographing weddings?
Tell us about yourself in the comments. Hopefully we can all learn a little bit more about each other, and maybe even build some useful new connections or find some work. Feel free to link to your website or social media profiles as well :-)
5 Choices You Will Face When Freelancing (And What You Should Choose)
Posted October 9, 2009 in Business, Lifestyle
One thing freelancers can never get rid of are dilemmas.
Work from home or work at starbucks? Take a much needed rest day, or keep working hard? Take on a new client or pass on the offer? The list goes on and on.
Out of the hundreds of decisions that we freelancers make on a regular basis, I think there are five major choices that matter the most. These are dilemmas that every freelancer faces at one time or another, and knowing what you’re up against can help you make the right decision. If you haven’t faced any of these dilemmas yet, trust me, you’ll face them soon enough.
Let’s take a look at these five dilemmas and what the best options are.
Why Online Friends are Important to Freelancers
Posted September 25, 2009 in Lifestyle, Marketing
“What a total waste of time!”
The sharp words the hung in the air between us. My offline friend had just watched me check in at some of my favorite social sites.
Of course, her sentiment shouldn’t have been a surprise to me. She’d mentioned before that she didn’t see any value in sites like Twitter and Facebook. To say that my friend didn’t get social media would be a complete understatement.
For the freelancer, online friends are not a waste of time. Rather, they are a very valuable part of a freelancer’s networking. While freelancers can always benefit from networking locally, social media sites allow us to connect with individuals and organizations that we might not otherwise have the opportunity to connect with.
Online friends are very important to freelancers.
Letting The Cat Out Of The Bag: Is Freelancing Really For You?
Posted August 20, 2009 in Business, Lifestyle
Freelancing and working from home is a dream to many. Designers, bloggers, social media experts and many other careers that didn’t exist a couple years ago have now become a comfortable means to earn a living for some.
Freelancing sure does sound great, but ask anyone who has been doing this for a while and they will tell you that the cons are usually higher than most anticipate. Sure, you get to take a break anytime you want. Working in your pajamas sounds great, but the stakes are much higher than most imagine.
In this article I want to look at some of the downsides of freelancing, and take a sobering look at some realities that every freelancer needs to confront.
Working Under Fire — Do You Like Stress, or Not?
Posted August 19, 2009 in Lifestyle, Productivity
Some freelancers insist that stress helps them get their work done. I’ve heard freelancers claim that they actually work better and have more creativity when they are stressed. Not only do they survive, but they seem to thrive when they are stressed.
Other freelancers see stress as something to be avoided. They go to great lengths to avoid people or projects that could be considered stressful. If asked, they’ll tell you that they do their best work when calm. They may have even left a traditional work environment to get away from stress.
Whichever category you fall into, it’s good to take a step back and examine your situation. Too much stress can be harmful to your health; but, on the other hand, it’s very difficult to avoid stress entirely. Here are a few ways to manage your stress and stay healthy and productive:
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