8 Tips on being a happy freelancer

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FREELANCER TIPS

• 8 Tips on being
• a happy freelancer

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8 Tips on being a happy freelancer

• Being happy always looks so easy on the outside,
  be it on a professional or personal level. But
  those big smiles, success and financial stability
  dont come for granted they have to be worked
  for. Happiness is something quite personal for
  each and every one for us, but blissful
  freelancers do share some qualities and ways of
  work which could help make the life of every
  freelancer a bit happier. Here are our personal
  tips for joyful freelancing

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1) Separate work and leisure

• Relaxing and working as a freelancer in the same
  environment is extremely difficult. It works out
  so rarely that the first thing you should do as a
  freelancer is to get a dedicated working place.
  It can be a corner of your room, a separate place
  in your house, a co-working environment or even
  the local library. Getting into the mindset that
  youre at a place with a specific purpose will do
  wonders for your concentration. And vice versa
  stepping out of that zone will let you relax
  without constantly stressing out about your
  emails inbox.

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2) Set priorities and stick to them

• Yes, I am aware that this tip is as obvious as
  they get, but you would be surprised how many
  freelancers fail to set priorities even though
  they know they should. Having a certain schedule
  for specific tasks helps. If you are working on a
  big project with a tight schedule, spend less
  time on your marketing than you usually do, even
  if it means changing a rhythm youre used to.

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3) Expect the feast and famine cycle

• The feast and famine cycle is an inseparable part
  of many a freelancer life. Planning for it can
  make the difference between achieving your dreams
  and going bankrupt. If most of your clients are
  away for the summer and projects dont come in at
  the usual pace, save beforehand. Then, you can
  take a break or focus on all those things youve
  been putting off so youre ready and energized
  for the next work-heavy period.

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4) Multiple revenue sources

• Relying on one big client is often how most
  freelancers get started, but breaking out of that
  pattern can be essential for your success. Having
  multiple clients will guarantee that even if
  something unexpected happens to one of them, most
  of your income is still secure.

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5) Learning to refuse

• Weve mentioned the need and usefulness of saying
  no in the recent past. In case you missed that,
  heres your reminder. Sometimes refusing to a
  client, project or even the voice inside your own
  head is the best way out of a difficult
  situation.

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6) Build a reliable network

• Security is a big part of feeling happy, whether
  as a freelancer or otherwise. The easiest way to
  obtain professional security as a freelancer is
  having people you can rely on. Go to conferences,
  join on- and offline communities and make
  acquaintances or even friends. Dont be afraid to
  share projects, extra work and a part of your
  success with them they might do the same for
  you in the future.

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7) Reward yourself

• Being a freelancer means that youre the HR
  department of your own company. That means not
  only knowing your strengths and weaknesses and
  acting on them, but also knowing when you did a
  good job. Dont forget to acknowledge your own
  hard work and give yourself a reward for it.

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8) Consciously fight loneliness

• Freelancing can get lonely sometimes. Denying
  that fact wont help, but working towards a
  change can. Try going out on your breaks and find
  a hobby that gets you somewhere other than your
  home. Loneliness is a real issue with possibly
  severe repercussions do something against it!

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