Health First Freelancer
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This is the hardest part of freelancing
Hey Reader, I was on a call with a fellow freelance copywriter last week. She's riding the Struggle Bus right now π with finding her first clients and managing chronic Lyme disease. I've been there too. As a freelancer just getting started, it often takes longer than we would like to get clients, start delivering great work, and get that gravy train moving. π (hm, lots of transit metaphors today.) But in my experience, there's a shift that happens once you get your first real client. Your...
Only 3 tools you need to start freelancing
Hey Reader, Getting your business off the ground and wondering what you really need to get started? IMO, there's only three tools you need (maybe even just two). Invoicing software (a way to get paid) A business bank account (a place for money to go) A project management system (to keep track of clients and projects) That's really it. You can run a lean mean freelancing business with just these three tools for a longgg time. βοΈ Second question I know you're thinking right now -- what tools do...
How I'm using AI in my business
Hey there, Reader, I was definitely one of those people who was super slow to start using chatGPT or any other AI program, in my business or otherwise. Particularly in the early days, the results were... less than satisfying, if I'm being generous. If I'm not being generous: the most generic-sounding content you ever read. π
If I'm being really honest, it also felt like a threat to my work as a copywriter. If AI could write you an (admittedly mediocre) blog in five seconds, maybe no one...
Identity shifting is no joke π«
Hi Reader, I feel like a broken record at this point, but the energy lately has still been rather intense. π΅π« Does anyone else feel like they're living in a pressure cooker of life right now? π
If you're with me in this stage of shifting your identity to become your next version of self -- I can tell you you're not alone. 𧑠What you're going through is not easy. But it is telling you something important. And if you lean into it, you have an opportunity to change your life for the better....
Community over content π€
You know what's crazy about building the freelance business you want, Reader? The farther along this journey I get, the more I realize there is no "one right way" to do it. It's why I don't really prescribe a set method of starting your business, creating your offer/service, finding your ideal clients, etc. Hell, ChatGPT can give you a fine-tuned blueprint of how to start your freelance business these days, as long as you ask the right questions and get super specific on your situation. (Give...
The HFF community is OPEN for new members! π₯³
Reader! I'm so excited to announce that after our successful Founding Member round, HFF is reopening its doors for new members! The benefits of an HFF membership are many: Daily polls and questions that help you think about and plan the health first business you want to create Weekly Live Q&A Calls to get your freelancing and wellness questions answered by me and the community Live events/workshops including guest speaker expert sessions on all kinds of business, health, and lifestyle topics...
What's possible for you
Happy Monday Reader, Yesterday I ended up talking to a friend of a friend about freelancing and running my own business. He's thinking about starting a fitness coaching business. He asked me what my schedule looks like as a freelancer, whether I have more structure or if it's flexible. I answered that I still pretty much work 5 days a week right now, but I have a lot of day-to-day flexibility. And I work 30 hours a week at most, never "full time." Of course, that estimate is on the higher...
Turning a corner
I missed you last week, Reader! I was on vacation, so I decided you could live without hearing from me for one week. π But now I'm back, feeling more refreshed than ever. Not to sound too dramatic, but it feels like entering a new era. π So right now I'm focusing on: Consistent healthy habits that move me toward my goals Keeping my mindset positive and forward-thinking Following my intuition in little and big ways and trusting that it is leading me down the right path Limiting distractions...
Your ONE thing βοΈ
How is it already the end of March, Reader?? We have now technically, officially, made the transition from winter to spring. And I finally feel like I'm starting to emerge from hibernation. π· And just now, this video from Deya drops in my lap all about honing your focus in your business to ONE thing. It was a reminder I definitely needed. You should go watch the video, but here's the premise. Most of us get caught up in doing everything everywhere all at once in our business. We think we need...
Leaning into a season of rest π§‘
It's the first fake spring, Reader! πΈ This is what I call the first spike in higher temperatures up here in the north at the tail end of winter -- quickly followed by a drop back into the 40s and 30s. But for today, it's going to be 64 degrees, my windows are open, and I'm grateful. βΊοΈ Take the wins where you can find them. But I am not dropping into your inbox this fine Monday morning simply to discuss the dubious Wisconsin weather. Today I want to share more of a personal phase I've been...
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