Why joining a coworking space can make a huge difference to your work day
In June 2016, three months after I went freelance full-time as a journalist and content marketer, I made the best decision I could’ve made at the time: I joined a coworking space in downtown Toronto. When I became a full-time freelance that year, I knew I had to choose: stay at home all day and […]
A guide to dealing with sickness as a freelancer – before, during and after
The advantages of living the freelance life are well known and explored by so many of us. Without a boss to approve your holiday pay or schedule your meetings or decide when your next pay review is going to be, the freedom that comes with a self-employed lifestyle is one that a lot of workers […]
Detaching self-worth from work
This second instalment of the self-worth and work topic will focus on the people who are actively working on detaching their self-worth from their work. I have struggled with this task ever since I dipped my toes into freelance journalism in 2020. I am slowly unlearning this practice, and have been doing so successfully, much […]
How to network as a freelancer in 2022
A common misconception about freelancing is that it’s only something you can do after you’ve established yourself within your industry. This is because freelancing is something many people do later on in their careers, having already worked in staff jobs and various offices. But since coronavirus has revolutionised the way we work and remote, digital […]
Being a freelancer makes you the ‘main character’ of your life and career – here’s what this really means, the good and the bad
When it comes to being a freelancer now, everyone is ready to be the protagonist of their own career.
Why freelancers need to create an environment of transparency, and not just around pay
“I once shared information with a freelancer group about a company who routinely paid my invoices late,” she recalls. “They found out and ghosted me out of the blue, which put a big dent in my earnings that year. But I’m glad I did it, because other freelancers wouldn’t have known to avoid working with them.” Let’s all try to be a bit more like Jessica
How to detach your self-worth from your work
When you wear every hat needed for your business to succeed, it’s difficult to let your head get a rest. This is only made worse if you are defined by your KPI’s. So how do you keep your work and your self-worth separate?
Finding inspiration and renewed energy in new creativity
Even if your job is creative, you can still use different forms of creative practice to avoid the many forms of burnout. Creative expert and writer David Silverberg looks at the steps for getting it right.
Breaking free from the chains of your desk
It sounds so simple. But moving away from your desk is sometimes the best thing you can do for your work.
How to Switch Off
When you’re a freelancer, that means you can literally aspend all of your time working. How do you avoid that?
