When I first started freelancing, I would work evenings and weekends without batting an eyelid - I was used to doing this anyway from working part-time alongside studying for my degree. In reality, being constantly busy isn't sustainable. And this led to a huge downturn in my mental and physical health. Almost five years on, I'm slowly learning to be better at prioritising my own needs. And, for the first time in my life, the guilt of "just doing nothing" is gently fading.
Read MoreWhen the news first broke about Covid-19, I was admittedly a bit blasé about the whole thing. Whether this was a subconscious effort to protect myself from my own anxieties, or just pure ignorance, I'm not sure. A bit of both, perhaps.
Read MoreWe all know that networking can work wonders for your career. After all, it’s sometimes about who you know rather than what you know on this weird little planet.
But, if the thought of standing in a room full of people and being forced to make conversation and uh “sell yourself” makes you cringe beyond belief - you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the right place.
Read MoreOne thing that I’m frequently asked - in person and online - is how I managed to ‘get into’ freelance writing.
Read MoreI’ve rounded up my three favourite apps for freelancers that you should invest in from day one.
Read MoreWaking up early is something I've always struggled with. I'm a stereotypical snoozer who always craves that extra ten minutes of shut-eye. If this sounds like you, my tips for waking up early might help you make a change in your morning routine.
Read MoreWhen I tell people I work for myself, I usually receive a similar response every time:
“Wow! It must be great being your own boss.”, “I’d love to work from home in my PJs all of the time.”
Read MoreAdmittedly, I should have probably gone and got an office job after graduating, instead of diving in the deep end of freelancing. But, I'm not the kind of girl to do things by halves.
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