If there’s anything I constantly have trouble with, I am unable to properly manage my time. No wonder time has been managing me more times than I would care to admit. But that’s not to say I am unproductive. I am productive, but I’m not as productive as I hope to be. To me, productive […]
Why Self-Doubt Is Bound to Take You Nowhere
If there’s anything that weighs freelance writers down more than others, it’s self-doubt. Procrastination may be the mother of failures, but lack of belief in one’s abilities is the ultimate dream killer. “Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” – William Shakespeare Writing had been one of those […]
Do You Have What It Takes to Become a Professional Writer?
Today is Monday, and I’m on vacation leave, a very rare occurrence, especially in a season where work volume is expected to be at its peak. But I’m not complaining. As a matter of fact, I welcome the reprieve. Last night, before I went to sleep, I have commissioned myself to finish at least five […]
4 Things to Keep in Mind to Become More Productive as a Freelancer
Freelance writing is not easy, even if you do possess the passion for it. And the task becomes all the more challenging if distractions are all over the place. A couple of weeks back, my kids and I were at my mother’s place to visit. Last summer, when I asked my eldest if she would […]
Pomodoro Technique: How to Get More Things Done in Less Time
Pomodoro. That’s Italian for tomato. And for tomato lovers out there, after reading this article, you might find another reason to love the good old pomodoro. Just in another capacity, I guess. For freelancers, especially those paid on a per-deliverable basis, getting more work done in less time is the secret to earning more. (Now, […]
Sometimes, Hard Work Isn’t All It’s Hyped Up To Be
I’ve said this before, and I’m saying it again. If somebody asks me to find him a workaholic, there’s no need to look any further. I have me, and yes, I’m a workaholic. It’s not a good thing, mind you, especially when the urge to work takes the little time I have for my family […]