Working remotely becomes more and more popular. There are predictions that within a couple of years half of the working force in the USA, Australia, India, and Europe will be working remotely. The main advantage of being a freelancer is that it gives freedom. The parents can work from home…
Within the ”Freelance Tips With…” series I introduce freelancers from all over the world who share insights from their life and work routine. Today you’ll meet Christine Lieu, the expert behind CL Designs. She’s a graphic designer who has traded climbing the corporate ladder for climbing mountains around the world.…
Writing a to-do list sounds easy enough, doesn’t it? You just put down what you’re supposed to be doing the next day and, voila – let the productivity commence! But if you’ve ever actually tried to write a to-do list, you probably know that it’s harder than it seems. When…
Being your own boss, deciding who you want to work with, taking days off whenever you want, working from any place on this planet… The life of a freelancer is a bliss! But why there are still people working in large corporations, with strict guidelines and schedules? Because freelancing is…
Many people think that striving to perfection is a positive characteristic. The truth is that if you want to survive as a freelancer, you have to overcome perfectionism. A while ago, when dealing with the topic of procrastination, I shared my opinion that the habit of putting things off is…
Success and sanity have a mutual mortal enemy that is capable of destroying them both. Procrastination. It comes in all sizes and shapes and accompanies us ever since we were born. Or at least ever since we got our first responsibility, like putting our toys back in the box. Many…
Working for a large company is easy. Horrible but easy. You have a boss who tells you what to do and gives you feedback if you’ve messed up. Most probably other people make important decisions regarding budget, goals and growth. There is a whole lot of procedures, guidelines and scenarios…
