Stressed? Try these 5 things

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• Stressed?
• Try these 5 things

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Stressed? Try these 5 things

• Stress can be a career killer. Its not
  productive, its not motivational and its
  definitely not healthy. However, all freelancers
  have to deal with some degree of stress. The job
  might look happy and cozy on the outside (and
  sometimes it can be), but there are moments where
  you feel all responsibilities piling up. Often,
  you are the only one that can deal with them and
  that can be tough on any person. Learning to
  handle with and reduce stress is a must if you
  want to keep freelancing in the long term.

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1) Dont bite off more than you can chew

• Its not about doing as many projects as you can
  it is much more rewarding, less stressful and
  better for business if you do few projects with
  excellent quality. Those are the projects that
  are remembered and help you grow as a business
  and a person.
• Do you have the feeling that there are too many
  projects that you want to do, but cant make it
  alone? Consider teaming up with fellow
  freelancer, working with people in the same
  mindset can be both fun and a valuable learning
  experience.

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2) Dont strive for perfection

• Wanting to be perfect can take a huge toll on a
  freelancer. It can go as far as blocking and not
  being able to do any work at all because you are
  afraid its not going to be good enough. If you
  are in a similar, albeit not so extreme
  situation, you have to realize one thing
  mistakes are good. Learn from them, adapt and
  dont be afraid to take risks. Doing that will
  give you the skillset required to be a successful
  freelancer.

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3) Have an off button

• Know when you should stop and dont hesitate to
  do it. Dont take your work home even if your
  office is there. Have that time of the day when
  you know that you can just turn the lights off,
  shut down the computer and go out, watch a movie,
  read a book or spend the rest of the day with
  friends. Know when youre going to press the off
  button and enjoy the satisfaction of having
  another fruitful day behind you.

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4) Priorities

• Prioritizing is a major skill that you have to
  learn and improve constantly as a freelancer. If
  you know that there is a deadline in one week
  that will require your full attention, let your
  clients know. Set an automatic response on your
  email and check it only once per day. Set aside
  marketing, but dont forget to get right back on
  it as soon as you can. Sometimes it can be worth
  cancelling one project if you have to focus on
  improving your business internally or
  establishing your brand.

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5) Always have a plan B

• Relying on one thing is never a good idea. As a
  freelancer, you should always be prepared for the
  possibility that something doesnt work out
  because you are responsible for your whole
  business. Be ready with a savings plan if your
  income drops or an unexpectedly slow month hits
  you. Diversify your client base and have projects
  in mind in case a big one suddenly goes down the
  drain.
• And finally, dont underestimate the importance
  of a plan B when your technology is concerned.
  Have your data saved on more than one place,
  preferably one that you can access online.
  Internet or power problems? You should already
  know where the nearest café or free WiFi hotspot
  is.

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