There’s no doubt that running a freelance business is often hard work. But you don’t have to spend countless hours in front of the screen or race against the clock every single day. I’m sure you didn’t start your business to feel stuck and anxious about your income. Yet, this is the daily life of […]
The second week of February is the time to abandon your New Year’s goals. This is at least what the U.S. News & World Report suggests, pointing out that on average 80% of resolutions fail by mid-February. And there I am in the first week of the infamous month, looking at my freshly materialized goal […]
It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind—simply ticking off the tasks on your to-do list, doing without thinking, running without stopping, looking without seeing. It’s easy to plan every minute of your day, boosting your energy with exercise, improving your focus with caffeine and strengthening your motivation with inspirational quotes. But […]
2020 was undoubtedly a year of challenges and limitations. For many freelancers the beginning of this year is marked with a similar uncertainty and unpredictability. But deep inside some of us cling to a glimmer hope that things will turn around. Instead of waiting for that nebulous moment, let’s use this short period filled with […]
Many freelancers are naturally flexible, but this year pushed business owners and solopreneurs to their limits: creative, financial or health-related. To overcome significant challenges and navigate through constant changes, you’ll need to adapt and rethink your game plan. You’ll need to pivot. Below you can find some ideas on how to adapt your […]
Running a business is like running a marathon. Add do it family responsibilities, raising children or dealing with a global pandemic, and you can end up with an extreme ultramarathon. Rocky, ruthless and unpredicted. How can you find energy to navigate through so many different challenges? How to make it safely to the next control […]
When nearly all activities move online and your home converts into your office, it’s easy to lose your focus. Every little noise, every unexpected move or non-work related request may quickly hijack your attention. With constant online distractions such as social media or the steady flow of e-mails, you may easily lose your […]
Networking in the COVID era is not for the faint of heart. As an active freelancer or small business owner you probably used to attend conferences or networking events several times per year to meet your potential clients, mingle with like-minded people, take your skills to the next level or share your expertise. Now, when […]
Waking up at 5 am every day for two hours of jogging, yoga, workout, mediation and visualisation? No, thank you. That’s how many busy people react to the words “morning routine”. While getting up early and focusing on your self-care is a great way to start a day, you don’t need to invest all your […]
There’s no doubt that combing work with parenthood is a challenging task. But the life of a mother who runs her own business can be more intense on each and every level. Lack of security tied to full-time salaried employment, limited or almost non-existent maternity leave, doubts about how to keep both your customers and […]