Wellbeing
There's no denying that freelance life can be stressful. That means it's really important to look after your mental and physical health. We've got a wealth of advice on doing just that, from stress management strategies to self-care practices.
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5 Morning Routines to Boost Your Productivity
5 Morning Routines to Boost Your Productivity
Published Sep 17, 2022
Last Updated May 16, 2023Mornings 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 […]
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5 Meal-Planning Tips for Freelancers
5 Meal-Planning Tips for Freelancers
Published Nov 27, 2021
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024When 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 […]
5 Tips to Help You Switch Off from Work
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Freelance Tips: How to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Freelancer
Published Oct 30, 2021
Last Updated May 16, 2023You’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
Published Oct 16, 2021
Last Updated Mar 31, 2025Being 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
Published Oct 03, 2021
Last Updated May 28, 2025If you’re working from home – whether as a freelancer, entrepreneur, or remote employee – you might be all too familiar with the less glamorous side of home-based work: Staying active can be a real challenge when you don’t need to leave the house every day! But working from home needn’t be a sedentary lifestyle. […]
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How to Deal with Rejection as a Freelance Proofreader
Published Oct 02, 2021
Last Updated Jul 01, 2024Regardless 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 Relaxation Tips for Dealing with Work Stress
Published Mar 04, 2021
Last Updated Jun 24, 2024Stress 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 […]
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5 Morning Routines to Boost Your Productivity
5 Morning Routines to Boost Your Productivity
Published Sep 17, 2022
Last Updated May 16, 2023Mornings 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 […]
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5 Meal-Planning Tips for Freelancers
5 Meal-Planning Tips for Freelancers
Published Nov 27, 2021
Last Updated Nov 26, 2024When 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 […]
