Comments on: Your Three-Step Blast-Away to Avoid Freelancer Burnout

By: How to Survive Your First Launch | Men with Pens

How to Survive Your First Launch | Men with Pens — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:01:12 +0000

[...] care of yourself. Eat. Sleep. Take breaks. Laugh with your family. Sit in the sun. Go for a walk. Work regular, normal hours each day and [...]

By: Peter Shallard - The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

Peter Shallard - The Shrink for Entrepreneurs — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:01:33 +0000

Hey Debbie!

That’s brilliant – change is good! Thanks for passing on the feedback

By: Debbie Ferm

Debbie Ferm — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:07:37 +0000

Sorry to jump in here, but Peter, I recently downloaded your ebook and signed up for your newsletter Wow, has it changed my outlook. And it’s truly been changing the way I do things. Thank you.

Debbie Ferm

By: James F | Employee Scheduling Software

James F | Employee Scheduling Software — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:58:50 +0000

I think I am near burnout now.. for weeks, I have been trying to balance out 3 different projects. I think it’s affecting me more mentally now than ever, my life is 24/7 around it. =(

By: Monday’s Link Roundup. « Dan Curtis ~ Professional Personal Historian

Monday’s Link Roundup. « Dan Curtis ~ Professional Personal Historian — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:20:05 +0000

[...] Your Three-Step Blast-Away to Avoid Freelancer Burnout. “Why are you still feeling completely overwhelmed by everything you have to do when it seems like you should have enough time to do it without freaking out – or burning out?” [Thanks to Pat McNees for alerting me to this item.] [...]

By: James

James — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:30:04 +0000

@Diana – Many people do some awesome work under pressure in a crunch. Just be sure you have a backup plan if you get sick!

@Cashier – It’s worth sticking with. Promise.

@Shanna – As long as you keep listening to that inner critic (who’s currently kicking your BUTT, girl!), you’ll have a hard time. Someone once told me that the inner critic wants the same thing you do – he’s just more scared than you are. Pat him on the back, tell him, “S’alright, I’ve got it,” and go do what you both want.

@Andrea – The point of being a freelancer means many different things to different people. Freedom of schedule is one of them. But, sometimes those lunches and that late work shift feel more like a chore than a luxury – that’s when it’s time to do something about it.

And if they’re that luxury you love, then do something to make more of it happen!

By: Diana Schneidman

Diana Schneidman — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:52:05 +0000

For me, the secret to productivity is to book a lot of assignments and accept reasonably tight deadlines from the client. I set up deadlines for myself to accomplish marketing and administrative tasks, but it’s as if my brain knows which assignments are for a real client. Those are the ones I get done on time, no matter how much time they require.

Diana Schneidman
http://www.StartFreelancingAndConsulting.com : How to take control of your life and make great money quickly as a solopro

By: Cashier

Cashier — Wed, 26 May 2010 01:46:05 +0000

Excellent article. I’ve got burnout going on right now and am going to try these tips to help. Just gotta stick it out for 2 weeks.
.-= Cashier´s last blog ..Part 2 of my Shitty Weekend =-.

By: Ed Gandia

Ed Gandia — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:01:25 +0000

James – I love the sound of that approach. I’m already very disciplined and organized (one of the few areas I excel in … however, I’ll have to keep this in mind — great advice for others who need help here. Thanks!

By: Shanna

Shanna — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:15:08 +0000

I am probably the worst person in the world for sticking to a schedule, and as I take the first steps into a freelance life, I am terrified that I will screw it up; that I’ll “put it off ’til later” like I always do – and end up never doing it. I don’t have the best track record with Responsibility, and I worry that I don’t have the discipline to be my own boss. I *want* this, but I do have my reservations…