As a freelance writer, striking the right balance between your work and personal life can be challenging. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of managing tight deadlines across multiple client projects while also trying to maintain some semblance of social interaction. Before you know it, you’re working around the clock and feeling burnt out.
How Freelancers Can Stay Positive While Working Alone
In this pandemic world, working from home has become the norm for many. Because thousands of people lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, many turned to freelancing as a source of income.
How Are You Taking Care of Your Mental Health These Days?
The other day, I shared an article about my experiences with writing through tough times and what I do to keep on going. Obviously, things haven’t changed much since then, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the same with you.
One of the buzzwords in the past year or is mental health. Given what we are dealing with, this comes as no surprise.
So, my question to you today is this: How are you taking care of your mental health these days?
Improving Your Mental Health as a Freelancer
It’s estimated that over 1 billion freelancers are working around the globe, with millions of them working from home. The popularity and continued growth of freelancing shouldn’t come as a surprise. After all, there are plenty of benefits.
Freelancing typically allows for more flexibility. It allows you to be your own boss, work with specific clients, and have a better handle on your work-life balance. [Read more…]