Happy self-employed-iversary to me! Last week was officially one whole year since I packed up my desk at my 9-to-5 job and went off on my own to work as a freelance copywriter. Since then, I’ve had some amazing opportunities, met incredible clients and fellow freelancers, and learned a lot of things that, looking back, […]
3 pilates exercises that will save your desk life
Since switching careers from Physiotherapy to a business role and spending the majority of my time sitting, I’ve realised what all my clients have been saying all along: you can be stationary for 8 hours and not even realise it. It’s tricky to remember to get up and do something every hour if you don’t […]
Get dressed? 5 times as freelancers we’ve had to suck it up and get it done
Ahh yes. The life of a freelancer. It’s truly glorious: unlimited pajama days, no one expecting you to sit through endless meetings, the ability to shut your laptop at any point in the day. Yes, it’s a great career we freelancers have, but don’t think that as a self-employed master of your own universe you […]
Self care ideas for when you need to slow things down
Spending your weekend working? Need to up your self care game? Not to worry, we could all use a little reminder now and then that it’s OK not to be a weekend warrior and instead spend your Sunday eating brunch and going walks and catching up on Netflix as nature intended. If you’re feeling the […]
Creating goals and keeping a positive mindset
I believe that goal setting has a place in the mind of every freelancer. It helps you to set up your day for success. You are your own boss remember, so it’s up to you to take charge of the day. That means deciding what you want to achieve each day, week and month, and […]