There are two types of people in the world. Those who keep recording videos with dance-like movements and “useful business tips”, and those who got tired of them. From freelancers, through business owners, to influencers, marketers, and bloggers—it seems nearly everyone enjoys moving in front of their phones and decorating their videos with short texts. […]
Have you ever locked yourself out of your apartment? Left your bag on a train or forgot your passport on the way to the airport? Such little “failures” happen to everyone. Although (usually) they’re not life-threatening and don’t put your financial situation at risk, the way you react to these moments of clumsiness may […]
Do you jump out of the bed and run straight to your home office? Do you rush through the morning to get your kids ready, looking forward to the silence that will come once they’re at school? Or do you take enough time to start your day on the right note? The first […]
When everyone around talks about the New Year resolutions, I prefer to stop for a while and rethink the whole goal setting idea. 2020 proved that all plans, whether you’re a freelancer or not, may quickly turn upside down. 2021 wasn’t much better either. Will 2022 bring a wave of change? I don’t have a […]
When you run a freelance business, sometimes you have to step outside of your comfort zone. And that’s how you grow. In her book “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” Carol Dweck explains how to change our beliefs to begin the courageous walk towards growth, out of the limiting comfort. The same fearlessness […]
As a freelancer, you probably have a long to-do list for every day. Customer’s projects, administration, marketing, your projects, new collaborations… You could easily work 24/7 and you still wouldn’t be able to tick off every single item. You’ve probably heard about the Eisenhower Method that recommends prioritising tasks that are both important and urgent. […]
As a freelancer, you may fall into the “can’t say no” trap, accepting all projects, customer requests, urgent calls, or collaboration proposals. Before you realize, you have so much on your plate that you feel you need to clone yourself to complete everything on time. How to approach the feast period and find balance when […]
When you run a freelance business, the line between work and private life is often blurred. And there’s probably nothing wrong with that. Until it is. Whether you want to spend more time with your friends, give undivided attention to your newborn, fully focus on your workout, or concentrate on your business only—there are many […]
When you’re a freelancer, taking holiday comes with unique challenges. For example, you might be wondering how to: 1) take the real time off without losing your customers, 2) keep busy when your customers are on holiday, or 3) get back to work smoothly after a long break. Number 1 is quite straightforward. All […]
As a freelancer, you always have a lot of freedom. Freedom to decide about your schedule, clients, partners or projects. And the freedom to choose how to shape your income. To add more freedom to your freelance business and diversify your income, you can try your hand at online courses. Why online courses? Why […]