Wellbeing
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How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome as a Freelancer
How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome as a Freelancer
Sep 23, 2022
Freelance proofreading and editing are great options for those seeking a flexible and freeing career, but it’s easy to start doubting yourself and your skills without the support a regular job provides. This makes freelancers particularly susceptible to imposter syndrome. In this post, we’ll talk about what imposter syndrome is, how it might affect you […]
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5 Morning Routines to Boost Your Productivity
5 Morning Routines to Boost Your Productivity
Sep 17, 2022
Mornings are hard. Your morning routines (or lack thereof) can set the tone for your entire day, so it’s important to find a consistent set of activities to bring structure to those early hours. Having a morning routine leads to a multitude of benefits, such as reducing stress, boosting energy, and increasing productivity throughout the […]
Freelance Tips: 5 Tips to Help Reduce Stress When Proofreading
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Freelance Tips: 5 Meal-Planning Tips for Freelancers
Nov 27, 2021
When you’re overwhelmed with deadlines and documents, a good meal plan can be a lifesaver for freelance proofreaders. That’s because having a meal ready saves you time and hassle, so you can keep focused. In this post, we’ve got five meal planning tips to help: Find a plan that suits your needs. Plan your grocery […]
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5 Tips to Help You Switch Off from Work
Nov 06, 2021
A growing workload and the pressure of keeping clients happy can have freelance proofreaders working overtime to keep on top of things. But no matter how busy you might feel, you should always switch off from work when it’s time to. We know that can be easier said than done, so we’ve come up with […]
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Freelance Tips: How to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Freelancer
Oct 30, 2021
You’re a freelance proofreader. You’ve escaped the boss over your shoulder, the 7 a.m. commute, and the late nights at the office. But new trouble’s stirring: Saturday night emails from clients that won’t quit, uncontracted work on ever-growing projects, and weekends that were supposed to be time off spent at your desk. You can avoid […]
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5 Tips on Having a Good Work-Life Balance as a Freelancer
Oct 16, 2021
Being a freelance proofreader is an excellent opportunity to be completely in charge of your own working hours. However, that sometimes can turn into all work and no play – which isn’t the healthiest of scenarios. To achieve a good work-life balance as a freelancer, make sure you follow these tips: Read on to find […]
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5 Tips to Help You Stay Active While Working from Home
Oct 03, 2021
If you’re a freelance proofreader, you might be becoming all too familiar with working from home, and you’ll know how hard it can feel to stay active. But home working needn’t be a sedentary lifestyle. In this post, we’ve got five great tips to help you stay active while working from home: Work standing up or […]
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How to Deal with Rejection as a Freelance Proofreader
Oct 02, 2021
Regardless of how successful your freelance proofreading career is, rejection is inevitable at some point. Whether it’s in-person rejection, a difficult client, or a negative response to a cold email, it can be hard not to take it personally. But you can use every rejection to your advantage if you take the right approach. In […]
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5 Tips on Taking Breaks When Working from Home
5 Tips on Taking Breaks When Working from Home
May 06, 2021
Concentration is vital in the world of proofreading and editing. And taking regular breaks is important if you want to be able to focus on a document for prolonged periods. But how do you get the most out of breaks when working from home? We suggest: Work breaks into your daily schedule and make sure […]
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5 Relaxation Tips for Dealing with Work Stress
5 Relaxation Tips for Dealing with Work Stress
Mar 04, 2021
Stress can be a major problem in the workplace. And this applies whether you work in an office, from home, or on the go. How, then, should freelance proofreaders approach dealing with work stress? We have five helpful relaxation tips that you might want to try. 1. Know Your Stressors We know mindfulness has become […]