Comments on: 4 Ways to Get More Freelancing Done

By: lwidmer

lwidmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:36:27 +0000

In reply to Sharon Hurley Hall. We're toughest on ourselves, Sharon. At least I know I'm my own worst enemy at times. The work is great when it's here, though! Tough to forget the lean times when you're on overload, isn't it? :)

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:27:07 +0000

I know the feeling – going through a period of overwhelm myself, Lori. For me, making a firm decision on when to stop work for the day is key, though I’m not always good at that.

By: Gina

Gina — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:00:59 +0000

Thanks, Laurie. Your real world advice is the antidote for artsy overthinkers. Especially coming from someone who I know is artistic.

By: lwidmer

lwidmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:40:16 +0000

In reply to Gina.

Good question, Gina. I started by using an actual timer. I’d set it and start typing. It helped a few ways — by keeping me focused on one project at a time, and as a physical reminder that I shouldn’t divert my attention until time was up.

These days, it’s more by habit. I just keep an eye on the clock. I write project A in the morning, project B in the afternoon (this week). When there are three projects or more, I divide my time with Calendar or To Do List notifications. Fortunately, I’ve not had to employ that much as my morning/afternoon method is working out okay.

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:19:36 +0000

All of that is very helpful. Thank you, Lori. – Have you always been able to put a limit on the time you spend on a project? Or did you just get better at it?