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Discover tips to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Learn how to balance freelance work with other important parts of your life, such as family time and mental and physical wellness.
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5 Excellent Benefits of Working Part-Time
5 Excellent Benefits of Working Part-Time
Published May 19, 2023
Last Updated Nov 18, 2024A full-time job isn’t a good fit for everyone at every stage of life. Maybe you’re recently retired or looking to change careers and don’t want the commitment of full-time hours. A part-time job can also be a great option if you’re just beginning a job search or considering reducing your hours in your current […]
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7 Signs You’re Ready to Start Freelancing
7 Signs You’re Ready to Start Freelancing
Published May 05, 2023
Last Updated Mar 01, 2024If you’re considering a freelance career, you may wonder, “When is the best time to start?” You may have other commitments, such as family, another job, and hobbies, which can make it a challenge to fit freelancing into your already busy schedule. While there’s no way to know exactly what the future holds, there are […]
How to Sharpen Your Mind After Retirement
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5 Reasons to Consider Working in Retirement
Published Apr 29, 2023
Last Updated Mar 01, 2024For many people, retirement means taking a well-deserved rest from work and spending more time with your family and hobbies. But not everyone will choose to give up work completely. And if you find yourself feeling bored or lonely or concerned that your pension isn’t stretching as far as you’d like, you might want to […]
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How to Balance Work and Family Life
Published Apr 28, 2023
Last Updated Apr 15, 2025A good work-life balance is essential for your well-being and productivity, but being a working parent can make it challenging to juggle your professional and personal goals. This post contains valuable tips to help you manage your work and family life without experiencing burnout. What Is Work-Life Balance? Work-life balance refers to how much time, […]
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5 Ways Learning Something New Benefits Your Mental Health
Published Apr 14, 2023
Last Updated Dec 15, 2023If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether it’s too late to learn a new skill or even start a new career, you’ll be happy to know that it’s not! Research has shown that learning can be beneficial for our well-being in all sorts of ways. Learning can boost self-confidence and self-esteem, help us find our […]
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What Is Career Confidence? (And How to Achieve It)
Published Apr 09, 2023
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024Building your confidence at work can help you advance in your career or change it (as well as benefit you in other areas of your life). Join us as we explain what career confidence is, its benefits, then lay out the steps you can take towards feeling confident in your career. What Is Career Confidence? […]
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What Is Job Satisfaction? (And How to Increase Yours)
Published Apr 02, 2023
Last Updated May 27, 2025Job satisfaction means different things for different people – not everyone values the same things in a job. But no matter what satisfaction means to you, it’s something you should keep in mind throughout your career. Whether you’re seeking your first job or embarking on a career change, understanding what you’re looking for can help […]
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Can You Take a Sick Day as a Freelancer?
Published Mar 12, 2023
Last Updated Mar 25, 2025One of the best things about freelancing is that you have complete control over your time – you can work whenever and wherever you like. However, this independence has some drawbacks. For example, what should you do if you need to take a sick day? At some point over the course of your career, you’ll […]
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How to Use a Coworking Space as a Freelancer
How to Use a Coworking Space as a Freelancer
Published Mar 10, 2023
Last Updated Mar 31, 2025If you work as a freelancer but find that you miss the office atmosphere, coworking spaces could be the answer for you. But what exactly are coworking spaces, and how do you use them? In today’s post, we’ll take a look at what coworking spaces can offer freelancers and how you can make the most […]
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5 Ways to Combat Loneliness as a Freelancer
5 Ways to Combat Loneliness as a Freelancer
Published Mar 08, 2023
Last Updated Feb 18, 2025Although freelancing and remote work have many benefits, they’re not without drawbacks. Feelings of loneliness and isolation are a potential downside, particularly if you’ve recently switched careers and are used to working in a team or a busy office environment. You can’t do your best work if you don’t look after your mental health, so […]
