The Freelancers Guide To Organizing Your Day

To some, the idea of going freelance is just a dream! It’s one of those things that you may have been dreaming about for years, yet you’re scared. Because there is just something about going freelance that can seem terrifying. Perhaps it’s all the rumours of how tough freelance life is or the fear of change, either way, you may find that you stop yourself from doing it for some time. But then, even when you do, you can feel lost when you first get started. Because you’ve spent so much time working for someone else, that it can seem so strange to be all alone and in charge of getting everything done. At the same time, you may have absolutely no order in your working life. Flexibility is a huge plus of freelancing – but it can also cause chaos. So let’s take a look at how you can organize your freelance working day.

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1. Set Working Hours

First of all, as much as it’s great to be flexible, one of the best things you can do is to decide on set working hours for yourself. Because when you know the hours you are going to work in, it’s much easier for you to be productive.

2. Organize Everything

Then next task on your to-do list is to make sure that you’re organized. It’s so important to work out what you need to do, when, and by when too! If you’re working with multiple people, it’s a good idea to work with tools to increase productivity too. They can even work for you when you’re working alone. It’s always best to see things in the most organized way possible, as then you know where you are with everything.

3. Take Breaks

Another tactic that might really help you, is the idea of taking more breaks. If you’re sat in front of the screen for hours on end, you may not be as productive as you wish you could be. So don’t force it. Instead, break your work down into more manageable tasks. Work for an hour, then take a break. Or whatever kind of interval works best for you. Just make sure that you are stepping away from your work, so that you can come back to it more refreshed.

4. Minimize Distractions

Next up, you’re going to want to do your best to avoid distractions. So try not to put yourself into places where you will be distracted. You can even use internet blockers to keep you focused on the work you need to do.

5. Get Serious

Finally, you absolutely need to make sure that you’re getting serious about your work. Having a designated office space can help you to do this. Because if you are working from the sofa, you may not be as motivated to get things done. But not only that, you may find that it helps you to have a plan in place for where you want to take your business and how you’re going to grow. Work backwards from your goal and really think about the steps you need to take in order to get there, and start to make things happen.