4 ways freelancers can do more without additional effort

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4 Ways Freelancers Can Do More without Additional
Effort

• By Josh Nicholson

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Why do people freelance anyway?

• Freelancing is increasingly becoming a popular
  way to work for many professionals.
• Perks flexible hours and autonomy
• Requires Discipline and drive

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According to the 2016 Field Nation Freelancer
Study, 86 of professionals prefer freelancing.1
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So how can you be more productive as a freelancer?

• Lets break it down
• Schedule and automate
• Take a break
• Declutter
• Dont Bite off more than You Can Chew
• Innovate

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Schedule and Automate

• Take stock of your projects
• Make a schedule
• Stick to your schedule
• Stay disciplined

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TipMake use of available software tools and
automate as many tasks as possible.
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Take a break!

• Taking breaks is important.
• Taking a break helps renew your energy and
  refocus your mind.

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People who give in to some kind of diversion or
distraction once an hour perform better than
those who just keep at it without a break.
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TipUse an online task management software to
schedule regular break times to boost
productivity.
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Declutter

• Clutter in your surroundings can cause
  distraction and, in turn, reduced performance and
  increased stress.
• Decluttering and removing distractions can be a
  great way for new freelancers to improve their
  efficiency.
• So, its important to organize your desk and
  office space, regularly.

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TipHave a white board at work for creative
brainstorming or a file system to quickly
reference information.
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According to a 2008 NAPO survey, you could save
over an hour each day by being organized.2
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Dont Bite Off More than You Can Chew

• Take on only as much work as you can handle.
• Increasing your workload beyond a point can
  reduce productivity.

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Keeping up with a 60-hour workweek will damage
your productivity so significantly that it may
take an inordinate amount of time to recover.3
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Innovate

• Study your work methods and rework them to
  maximize productivity.
• Automating tasks, standardizing processes, and
  investing in efficiency tools can save precious
  time you could be spending on more profitable
  tasks.

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TipSchedule more time for creative work and
let the apps take care of the rest handling
your calendar, marketing, content management, for
instance.
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Resources

1. http//nation1099.com/gig-economy-data-freelancer-
   study/
2. https//www.becomingminimalist.com/the-statistics-
   of-clutter/
3. http//hipcrime.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-productiv
   ity-paradox-possible.html