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Are you freelance with kids, or thinking of going freelance when you’ve got a family? Then you’ll need to know what the options are for
This summer will be my last one before my son starts school, and school holidays become a Real Thing. It’s all a bit unnerving as
As someone who isn’t naturally organised, organising a summit seemed like a really overwhelming, scary project. But I also wanted to do something exciting for National Freelancers Day, with brilliant speakers who could really share something special with this lovely freelance community. Here’s how I did it!
Ever had that “oh god this is so hard, maybe I should pack it all in and apply for a 9-5 job” feeling as a freelancer? It’s a natural reaction, but who’s in charge – your body or your brain?
One of the most common questions that pop up in The Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group, is ‘what accounting software should I use?’ Especially this time
Happy New Year everyone!
The Freelancer’s Teabreak is BACK! I’ve got a whole year of content planned for you, so keep an eye out for a new episode each week.
This week, the topic is all about identifying your key priorities for your business and life. If you want to take your goal setting further, come join us in the Facebook group – we’re having a Freelance Planning Party!
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It’s been a fun week here at Freelance Lifestyle HQ. I merged my Instagram accounts, so I’ll just be using my @Emmacossey account going forward. I’ve also landed a new digital client, a few new coaching clients, and a current client called me “Laxative for the creative mind”, after I helped her unblock her creative flow (she’s done AMAZING things since). That might be the best compliment I’ve ever had.
While I was chatting away on Instagram Stories at the weekend, I shared this little meme of questions for freelancers >
I was pretty surprised that many didn’t read any business or self-development books. As a self-confessed junkie of self development books, I thought it might be useful to come up with some business/self dev book recommendations for people who don’t usually read them.
So, I shared them on my latest podcast episode!
All of the books I’ve mentioned have theories that can be applied to your professional and personal life. From one that helps you overcome your fears, to another which helps you work out the best way to motivate yourself.
Pour yourself a cuppa and grab a mince pie (yes, they’re already in the shops!). It’s freelance teabreak time.
Show notes
Where to find the books:
The Five Second Rule: https://amzn.to/2OpZkpL
The Year Of Yes: https://amzn.to/2Ae3jwQ
The Four Tendencies: https://amzn.to/2AcG4U2
The Big Leap: https://amzn.to/2PD7EyX
Where else to find me
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmacossey/
Join us in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/
It’s podcast time! Pop the kettle on, grab your favourite biscuits (hell, cut yourself a huge slice of cake) and have a listen to this week’s three minute Freelance Tea break. “#31 What will you do this month that’s fun?”
You might notice a small change with this week’s podcast – I’ve updated the podcast profile image to something a little more in keeping with the rest of The Freelance Lifestyle. In this week’s podcast, I chatted about the importance of making fun a priority (and I mean fun OUTSIDE work) and rewarding yourself. Rewards and fun don’t need to be expensive – they can range from an afternoon off indulging in Netflix, digging out your fanciest products for a long bath or an activity (this month, I’m giving trampolining a try with my son). The key is that you commit to doing something on the first of the month. Often we can be so stuck into work, that we forget to enjoy some of the perks of freelancing – like taking a weekday afternoon off or working where we want.
What will you commit to this month to add a little non-work joy?
Got three minutes? Plug your earphones or speaker in and have a listen to this week’s three minute Freelancer’s Tea Break podcast. This episode, I tackle rewarding yourself. Do we reward ourselves enough as freelancers? Having spoken to other freelancers, and recently finished reading Lucky Bitch (affil link), I realised how easy it was to forget to take the time to celebrate those little self-employed victories, whether it be landing a new client or aceing a presentation.
Have a listen to this week’s episode and let me know in the comments if and how you reward yourself!
This week’s podcast is all about identifying who a freelancer’s worst enemy is. It’s not, as you might suspect, a frustrating client, dodgy broadband connection or friends/family who don’t understand freelancing.
Have a listen to see who your worst freelancing enemy is…
How do you deal with your freelancing enemy?
Here we go with a second podcast. It’s only three minutes long – have a listen while you’re making yourself a tea!
This week, I’m talking about whether freelancing is for you, and looking at the following questions:
1) Can you afford it?
2) Will you be lonely?
3) Are you prepared to promote yourself?
4) Have you got a support network?
5) Do you have the time?
As much as I love freelancing, I know it’s not for everyone. Go with your gut feeling – and if you find it’s not for you, you can always go back to being employed!
Based on the podcast, do you think freelancing is for you?
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