One of the things that is becoming increasingly harder to do is to have periods of time without distractions. Distractions can come in many forms— some of which appear so innocuous but are still just as destructive for your concentration.
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There are many things that one may need while going through the process of becoming a freelancer. Self-discipline and an awesome work ethic are definitely at the top of the list. But what about actual tools? Being a freelancer is like owning your own business and wearing all the hats. A freelancer needs to be equipped to handle all of those responsibilities.
Here's a quick list of the most important tools (in no particular order) that a freelancer needs.
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Every day is different for freelancers. You make your own hours, and do different tasks for different clients. You have productive days and non-productive days. The best thing to do is to take full advantage of your productive days! When you're feeling motivated, go ahead and pull out all the stops.
Here are a few tricks to help optimize your productive days.
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So you're a freelancer. You make your own hours and you're in control of what you do and how you do it. You've heard the phrase "time is money," and for you, that is the truth! But what happens when you lose track of time either while you're working, or during your leisure hours?
It's so easy to lose control when you answer to no one but yourself. It helps when you answer to a timer.
Here are four major benefits of time keeping:
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Recently, you’ve probably heard a lot about how we shouldn’t use our smartphones so much because it’s bad for our productivity, our minds, and our interaction with others. There’s some truth to those statements. It is easy to get lost in the virtual world at our fingertips and forget about the people around us. When it comes to the point that we have to try and convince people to not text and drive even though it’s obviously dangerous, then there really is a problem.
Many suggest using our phones as little as possible, while others say that the way to go is to revert back to the old “dumb” phones. But, let’s face it, no one is really going to give up their smartphones. Instead, you should simply change HOW you use it.
They are called smartphones right? Emphasis on the “smart!” Let’s use them in smart ways. It’s really easy to download a bunch of games and get lost in fantasy worlds and high scores. But there are ways you can make the most of your phone by using it to boost your productivity!
Here are a few things to consider doing first.
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Let’s talk about interruptions in the workplace. Most of the time they are an unwelcome distraction that sets you back in your schedule. When you get back to the work you were doing before you were swept away, you will likely say “what was I doing again?” The whole thing has set you back not only in your time, but also in your task since you will have to go back a few steps to see where you were before you left your desk.
There are ways to dramatically decrease the interruptions that come your way.
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