Health First Freelancer
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Living the dream β¨
It's already the end of October, Reader (!!), And the weird liminal space that is the end of 2025 continues. πΆπ«οΈ At least that's how I've been feeling. It feels like floating in space, directionless, yet oddly peaceful. πͺ And yet, I'm also finding more and more things to be grateful for, and excited for what's to come. For example, as we speak I have 277 subscribers on YouTube. π₯³ It might not sound like much, but look at these stats! 114 new subscribers in the last 28 days! That's inching...
Your 2026 health insurance options as a freelancer
It's that time of year again, Reader, If you're already a freelancer, you need to decide if you'll keep your current health insurance plan or change to a different one for 2026. (Open enrollment starts Nov 1!) If you're not freelancing yet but you're going to start in 2026, now is also a great time to take a look at your options and get an idea of what your monthly premiums could be. Last year, I made this video all about how I have handled health insurance as a freelancer with chronic...
What if it's not about doing *more*
Hey there Reader, I don't know about you, but lately I'm feeling like I'm in a state of limbo. Feels a bit like this It's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's not the most stable feeling in the world. And my brain is the type to be like, "ok, what are we not doing. What do we need to do. What's the next thing." Which, sometimes, is helpful. And sometimes, it's really, really not. Sometimes it's just your brain trying to grasp for control when what you actually need to do is let go. Let the...
What if your limitations were actually your business advantage?
Hey Reader, I did something recently that felt a little vulnerable: I talked openly about how chronic Lyme disease shaped every single decision I made in building my freelance business. Not the "I overcame it and now I'm fine" narrative. The real oneβwhere I talk about still needing afternoon naps, working 20-25 hours per week, and building systems that work whether I'm having a good week or a rough one. I sat down with Nikita Williams on the Business with Chronic Illness podcast, and we got...
Oops I took a week off π€·ββοΈ
Hey Reader, You hear a lot about *consistency* in the business world. But for the freelancer with chronic illness, consistency usually = dread. I think it's actually the key idea that stops most people from freelancing -- they idea that they have to always be on, always be working for new leads and new business. "Show up every single day or you're not doing it right." π What if you just need an hour, a day, a week off -- like how I skipped writing this newsletter last week after getting back...
How to make decisions for your health
Hey Reader, For today's newsletter, I want to circle back to something I had to learn earlier in my health journey. How to actually make decisions about what to do for your health. A process where you might take in certain information and research about your condition or your symptoms, the treatment options available to you, and what seems logically right for you to do. But also a process where you can tap into your intuition, and some might say, a "higher knowing" of the next best decision....
Trusting the timing π
Hey Reader, How's this fall reset treating you now that we're a week into September? π I hope you've been able to take some time to focus on yourself, your health, and whatever's important to you. And if not, there's still plenty of time to pick a healthy habit you want to implement and start taking small action steps on it. But maybe some of you are just feeling a need for more rest right now. (We just had a full moon eclipse in Pisces and another new moon eclipse in Virgo on the way--I...
Ready for a reset? π
Hope September is treating you well so far, Reader, I'm all moved in and settled at my mom's house temporarily (a story for another day), feeling a little tired but much better than the last time I wrote to you. π So let's circle back to resetting those healthy habits and routines shall we? September, and Virgo season, brings that back-to-school fresh start energy and the transition from the hot, humid temperatures of summer to the cool breeze of fall. π Your weather results may vary...
It is simply not happening today π«
Hey there Reader, I tried to start writing you an email about healthy habits, getting back on the horse, refocusing on your health after falling off the wagon, etc. And after about 10 minutes of staring at my screen, I realized that today is not the day for that newsletter. I've got about 30% in the tank today. Maybe. πͺ« I didn't get much sleep last night and I'm stressed about moving next weekend. There's a lot to do this week. Quite frankly, I feel like a mess. My whole body is like, "rest...
Your next season π πΎ
Hey Reader, We're nearing the end of August already, and before you know it, the crisp air of fall will be upon us. π It might take a while for the actual weather to catch up, but September always feels like a fresh start to me. It probably comes from an old pattern of starting a new school year each fall, but there's something about the air getting cooler and the trees turning red and gold that feels magical. β¨ I think there's a new beginning to be had at the start of each season, even if...
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