Comments on: Avoiding Freelance Burnout – A Guest Article by Kristen King

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By: admin

admin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:27:11 +0000

Devon, well said!
Jonathan, I always learn so much from my cats if I’m paying attention
Tess, you’re on the right track.

By: Tess

Tess — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:20:09 +0000

Thanks for these helpful tips, Anne – I was working FT outside the home, then writing in the evenings and weekends for a year before I took “the plunge” to being a FT freelancer this month. Now I am struggling with getting my schedule to work the way I want it, to be the most productive everyday. I find myself struggling with losing some of the old habits of the 9-5 day job then wondering if I’ve done enough each day now that I have more free time.

I appreciate this article more than you know- it came at a really good time!

Tess’s last blog post..New Article!

By: Jonathan Cohen

Jonathan Cohen — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:32:04 +0000

Another idea: If you’re the type that takes rejection hard (don’t we all?), be sure to spend lots of time with people or animals that will give you positive strokes.

I know that sending out queries and either receiving rejection after rejection – or worse, absolute silence – can wear on me after a while. That’s why I hang out with my boyfriend or others who like me unconditionally.

I miss my cat – Shadow would always look on me adoringly (especially when tuna might be in the offing…).

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:28:55 +0000

I think one of the biggest traps too many freelancers fall into is setting themselves up for a 9-5 lifestyle when they freelance, instead of pursuing the reasons that made them freelance in the first place. It's not like you're getting the benefits -- set up your schedule and your life so it benefits YOU. Devon Ellington’s last blog post..January 2, 2009