This is so interesting! I love learning about how other people work (especially when that work is writing). I've been freelancing for about 10 years too, but as a very on-the-side thing because I love my non-writing full time job. Now that my kids are a little older I'm able to devote more and more time to writing so I scrawled some of your tips into my journal.
Love the idea of thinking of yourself as a boss. It makes sense, of course. But do we do it? By we I mean me. Do I do it? No. Lately, I've been a great boss. There have been years, though, where I might have quit had it not been ME doing the judging and pushing.
Now, whenever I'm being rude to myself, I'll think about that. After all, I pride myself on being able to be a good leader, boss, manager, etc. If I can be kind and empathetic to others, why not myself? It really does change so much—including thoughts on money and time and the grind.
It changes everything to think of yourself as both the boss and the employee, and try to be the best version of both! It really helps you see your priorities more clearly, and to make the smartest choices for both your business and yourself.
This is so interesting! I love learning about how other people work (especially when that work is writing). I've been freelancing for about 10 years too, but as a very on-the-side thing because I love my non-writing full time job. Now that my kids are a little older I'm able to devote more and more time to writing so I scrawled some of your tips into my journal.
Oh fantastic! I'm glad you found it helpful! Other writers' paths are always so personal, but so filled with lessons. :)
Lots of good takeaways here, Jessie. Thanks!
Thank you! I meant it to be a short post, so clearly I had more to say on the topic than I thought when I started out.
Love the idea of thinking of yourself as a boss. It makes sense, of course. But do we do it? By we I mean me. Do I do it? No. Lately, I've been a great boss. There have been years, though, where I might have quit had it not been ME doing the judging and pushing.
Now, whenever I'm being rude to myself, I'll think about that. After all, I pride myself on being able to be a good leader, boss, manager, etc. If I can be kind and empathetic to others, why not myself? It really does change so much—including thoughts on money and time and the grind.
It changes everything to think of yourself as both the boss and the employee, and try to be the best version of both! It really helps you see your priorities more clearly, and to make the smartest choices for both your business and yourself.
Wow. I feel like I am looking in the proverbial mirror reading this! Cheers to 10.
Thank you so much!