The Freelancer's Teabreak
Emma Cossey
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These are a few of my favourite things
The Freelancer's Teabreak
11/16/23 • 6 min
Hacking it as a freelancer can be difficult.
Optimising space at home, organising everything you need to do, finding inspiration and new ideas.
My three favourite things might just help you with all of these hurdles.
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My Favourite AI Meeting Tools
The Freelancer's Teabreak
06/27/24 • 11 min
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How to get motivated (when you really don’t want to work)
The Freelancer's Teabreak
04/20/17 • 4 min
We've all been there. Those days when we have a To Do list full of client work, but no motivation to get it done.
There are actually lots of ways to get that motivation, and no one method works for everyone. Below are a few suggestions to get your work done.
- Identify your frog. Regulars in my Facebook group will know my passion for The Frog. The Frog is the awful task you don't want to do, but has to get done asap. The theory is that if you had to eat a big, horrible frog at some point today, it's best to get it out of the way first thing rather than dreading it all day (read more about it in the Eat That Frog book). So identify your frog and get it out of the way.
- Alternatively, choose the task that will get momentum going. I'm a huge believer in the idea that motivation follows action. So choose a small, enjoyable (but still business-related) task and get it done. In theory, you'll get a little energy boost from completing that first task, and the momentum will start to kick in and make the rest of your day easier.
- Look at your To Do list and work out what the top three things are that you HAVE to get done today. Then aim to do those. You might find after doing those three you have the momentum to keep going, or you might prefer to finish for the day after that, knowing you've ticked off some priorities.
- Take the 5 Second Rule approach. I've just finished reading The 5 Second Rule, and it's made a big difference to my unmotivated days. The 5 Second rule is where you countdown from 5-1, and take action. The idea is that counting down from 5 stops you making excuses or allowing feelings to cloud your focus. If you're a Questioner like me (take Gretchen Rubin's quiz to find out), the 5 Second Rule is perfect.
- Check why you're struggling to get motivated. A difficult client? An overwhelming workload? A lack of self-care? Sometimes a lack of motivation is a sign that we need to check in with ourselves.
The Three Minute Podcast: Should you go freelance?
The Freelancer's Teabreak
06/07/12 • 2 min
#20 Getting the most out of LinkedIn as a freelancer
The Freelancer's Teabreak
09/11/15 • 3 min
#21: Three things I've given up to be a more productive freelancer
The Freelancer's Teabreak
09/29/15 • 4 min
Spring clean your inbox
The Freelancer's Teabreak
04/13/23 • 10 min
Throughout April, I'm sharing some micro spring cleaning challenges to help you make your freelance life a little easier. This week, I'm tackling emails! Below is a quick summary of the main points, with the links mentioned.
- Create a filter for newsletters. I followed this tutorial on tiktok by Charlotte Goss VA, and it’s made my inbox a much happier place to be! I know Gmail has a filter a bit like this, but it still ends up contributing to my inbox numbers. This filter means it skips the inbox, goes straight to a subfolder and gets archived, but still shows up as unread in the folder until you read it. Essentially it filters for any emails that say ‘unsubscribe’ in the body, so any emails you’ve subscribed to. Which means your main inbox will mainly just be direct emails for you!
- Try an app like Chuck. I think this might be an iphone only app, but I’m sure there are alternatives on Android etc. Essentially it sorts by sender, so I can see in one go how many emails I have from each sender...then quickly unsubscribe, archive or delete (in fact, deleting is better for the environment than archiving). When my inbox is totally overwhelmed, this is the app I go to, to try and remove as much noise as possible.
- Add an FAQ section to your email. If you email me directly, you should get an auto-reply letting you know I’ve received your email, will reply by X, and then some useful links that might help in the meantime. It means that occasionally someone can get the answer to their question in those FAQ, rather than waiting for me to reply.
- Create inbox time. In the Freelance Business Lounge, Georgina hosts Inbox Zero every Monday at 9:30 to spend 30 minutes to sort out inboxes. Not reply necessarily, but sort through it. It gets us all into the right headspace, the body doubling means we all stay focused, and it’s nice to share out wins afterwards! I also use Sunsama (affiliate link), to turn those emails into tasks, which I can then add to my calendar, and then delete or archive from my inbox. So emails spend less time dawdling in my inbox!
Finally, if you have a newsletter you may want to look at decluttering your follower lists. Many of the big newsletter platforms have cut offs for how many subscribers you can have before you get charged a higher level. Liz Wilcox has a great training called Open Sesame on this in her $9 a month membership (affiliate), as well as weekly email templates you can use that get amazing results.
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#17: Are you wasting time?
The Freelancer's Teabreak
08/26/15 • 3 min
#25 Why freelancers should hire a coach
The Freelancer's Teabreak
02/28/16 • 4 min
Top Tips to Maximise Your Money this Black Friday
The Freelancer's Teabreak
11/23/23 • 7 min
'HURRY! THERE WILL NEVER BE AN OFFER LIKE THIS ONE EVER EVER AGAIN!' 'THIS IS YOUR ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY!'
'WE DID NOT DO THIS SAME OFFER LAST MONTH!'
I don't know about you but Black Friday seems to be getting longer and longer but also more and more urgent.
It's becoming impossible to sift through the hundreds of Black Friday offers and know which ones are actually worth it.
Here are my top tips to consider before spending your hard earned cash this Black Friday.
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How many episodes does The Freelancer's Teabreak have?
The Freelancer's Teabreak currently has 220 episodes available.
What topics does The Freelancer's Teabreak cover?
The podcast is about Freelancing, Entrepreneurship, Lifestyle, Freelance, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on The Freelancer's Teabreak?
The episode title 'Different services for different budgets' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Freelancer's Teabreak?
The average episode length on The Freelancer's Teabreak is 10 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Freelancer's Teabreak released?
Episodes of The Freelancer's Teabreak are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Freelancer's Teabreak?
The first episode of The Freelancer's Teabreak was released on May 31, 2012.
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