Don’t get me wrong, having a strategy for accomplishing your dreams are necessary. In fact it’s vital if you plan on growing and expanding your empire. But goals and to do lists can get overwhelming, robotic and just another uninspiring thing to check off.
There has to be a joy to what you’re doing, because if you’re just going through the motion it becomes uninteresting and stressful. We need creativity and connection to what we’re doing especially as writers.
Do you want to quit your 9-5 job and turn that side hustle into a full time gig?
It’s exciting to think that you’ll be able to determine your own schedule and where your time will be spent. Although all of this sounds great, there is still one question you’re asking yourself. “How do I quit my full-time job to freelance”?
After realizing that I wanted to work from home so I could set my own hours and spend more time with my family I knew I would have to take some necessary steps to get there.
Right now, freelancing is trendy.
There are approximately 53 million freelancers in America today, and by 2020 they will account for 40% of the workforce. This is promising for you because this means you can work whenever and wherever you want and have the potential to make a living from freelancing.
What was the reason you decided to go freelance? I’m willing to bet good money one of the main reasons was so you could have more time to do the things you love, right?
For me, travel was a huge part of that decision. I love exploring new places, meeting new people, and trying new things, but I found the limited holiday my 9-5 gave me just didn’t give me enough opportunity to get out there and see the world.
Every writer comes to a point from time to time, where they like there’s nothing left to write about – totally and unconditionally.
And still, they know that they have to come up with something, because they have clients or they have to attract customers or prospects to their blog.
You’ve done it! You are building your freelance career and it feels pretty great.
You can work where you want, when you want. You can even work in your PJs and no one will ever know.
But, it’s not all endless cups of coffee and Instagram perfect moments. Sitting in your house, not working, makes you feel weird. You could be emailing clients. Marketing your business. Developing guest posts. The list is endless.
One of the most popular shows on television right now is without a doubt Game of Thrones. During each episode we watch these fictional characters navigate the treacherous fantasy world that is Westeros.
I am a huge fan of the show. I religiously plant myself in front of my television for every episode. The season’s over now and I have dang near a year to wait for the next one.
Admit it.
You’ve stumbled upon another freelancer’s writer site and felt a little intimidated by the snazzy design, top-notch client testimonials, and impressive accomplishments.
Don’t feel ashamed. I’ve been there.
