It’s incredibly important to realize that rest time is just as important as work time. They are meant to work together, to keep our minds (and lives ) happy and healthy. This is why learning to hit the pause button (and the Stop one too) is an important skill to have.
My best tip for ensuring that you have more restful moments in your day is to schedule time for it. Adding some tranquility to your day will allow your brain the R&R restoration that it craves.
Read MoreAs a creative freelancer or entrepreneur, it’s easy to get caught up in the busy work of planning vs doing. Planning is important, but it's only one step in the process. If you don't move beyond that step, planning slides into procrastination. And really, don’t we have enough distractions in our daily lives (um…hello social media and a pandemic) to not become sidelined with continual planning. So don’t get bogged down with planning, move beyond that step, and learn to enjoy the whole creative journey.
Read MoreI understand that some folks think marketing feels “icky”. Try to embrace the fact that marketing is part of being a freelancer (or entrepreneur). Marketing your services and finding new clients can be frustrating, but with the right frame of mind, it’s easier to discover what feels natural and works best for you.
Market on your terms using your strengths and interests, so that it becomes a happy part of your business instead of a drag.
Read MoreThe illustrator in me wishes I could wave a magic wand and make things better… but we don’t live in a Disney movie, lovely as they are. Instead, I’ll share 10 things that I often do to feel more light-hearted, productive, and hopeful.
Read MoreBefore you can stand out, you need to be willing to show up for yourself and create - through the good, bad and everything in between. Read about the 7 suggestions that I have to motivate you to create and set yourself apart.
Read MoreHow to navigate Pinterest, the dreaded algorithm, and the push for more relevant content. Why Fresh Pins should be the biggest part of your Pinterest strategy… it’s ok to still repurpose pins, if you do it the correct way.
Read MoreAs a freelancer, feeling unmotivated can be frustrating. Especially when you have assignments on the board and bills to be paid. So, what's a creative to do? Learn to move beyond those feelings because your business survives on you working. In this blog article, I have several ideas to help you become more productive.
Read MoreAs a freelancer you will need to navigate both busy and quiet business periods. Knowing how to deal with these extremes in your freelance business, will help you become a more confident freelancer. Because bottom line, you don’t have to stop when business is slow. By staying productive you will be better prepared for new opportunities when they arise.
Read MoreFreelancing can be tough. I understand the desire for encouragement and connection. This is why I decided to create a place to do just that - and why I've been putting so much time and effort into The Crew's Nest. A free resource library with helpful content at your fingertips when you need it.
Read MoreAs a freelancer, I’m part artist, office manager, marketer, and CEO all rolled into one tidy (messy buns are kinda tidy) human. Managing these roles comes down to practice, productive scheduling and helpful platforms. Which is why my marketing efforts focus on my two besties: Instagram & Pinterest.
Like any friendship we have our ups & downs... talking to you IG and that pesky algorithm. But what relationship doesn’t have a few quirks? Instead of choosing one over the other, I found them to be equally helpful, in significant ways.
Read MoreMy thoughts on how to better cope with mom guilt including the unrealistic expectations that we place on ourselves.
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