The Freelancer's Teabreak

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Want to improve communication with your clients? I have the tools! Slack: https://slack.com/ Zoom: http://bit.ly/2p8hpcE (affiliate) Voxer: https://voxer.com/ Want more tools? Head to The Freelance Lifestash, your stash of resources, courses, tools and templates to improve your freelance business. https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com   Blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/blog Facebook Group for freelancers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestyle 

Ready to finish the year with some conquered goals under your belt? I've got three tips to help you achieve them - and a package for those that need some more accountability!  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ Website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Email: hello@emmacossey.com

The Freelancer's Teabreak is back! This episode is a general catch up, and I've got lots more episodes planned for you for the rest of 2018! In this episode: The Freelance Lifestash: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com Coaching: http://www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/work-with-me/coaching-and-mentoring/ Gemma Went's Elevate: https://app.gemmawent.co.uk/a/10177/rWzEv7Nz Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/

  Do you have terms and conditions? If not, pull up a chair - I've got some tips AND a handy template for you! www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/tandc Sign up to the newsletter: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ Where can you find me? My website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestylers Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreelanceLifestyle 

This week, I've got the lovely Anna Jones on for an interview to chat about all things visibility, body image related and plus size freelancing. They key thing we're talking about is not putting off getting visible until you're the perfect size/look/style.    Find Anna here:  Website: https://timetosortit.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annajones.timetosortit/   And find me here: Sign up to the newsletter: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ Where can you find me? My website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestylers Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreelanceLifestyle 

Who is in your freelance gang? Do you agree with my five suggestions? Sign up to the newsletter: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ Where can you find me? My website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestylers Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreelanceLifestyle 

If you leave the rat race for the self-employed life, it can be easy to drop all those habits you've developed in employed life. There are some habits you shouldn't drop them! Listen in to find out which... Freelancer's Cookbook: https://thefreelancerscookbook.com/ Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/   Where can you find me? My website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestylers Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreelanceLifestyle 

Grab your phone, it's time to up your app game! Repurpose: http://repurpose.io/?aff=1394 Unfold App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/unfold-story-creator/id1247275033?mt=8 Planoly: https://www.planoly.com/referral/chocolatesforchocoholics (Some of these links are affiliate links, but I only recommend tools I use, and I pay for all of these) **Come say hello!** My website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestylers Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreelanceLifestyle   

Nobody likes a late payer. Sometimes they’re an inevitable part of freelancing. But I have three tips up my sleeve to help speed up those payments, so you can focus on the fun stuff.   T&Cs template:http://www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/2015/12/freelance-terms-and-conditions/   Crunch Chorus Late Payment templates: https://www.crunch.co.uk/chorus/   Where can you find me? My website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestylers Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreelanceLifestyle 

This episode's topic isn't the cheeriest, but it is important - wills and back up plans as a freelancer.  Looking to sort your will? I really liked using Farewill, and this link will get it for £35 https://farewill.com/r/emmacossey-78380. If your situation is more complicated, a lawyer is probably a better option - but make sure you get it done! www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter for access to the Facebook group www.twitter.com/freelance_life

It's a luxury, but could the Apple watch do more than tell you your time and steps? Listen in for this week's teabreak-length podcast on the benefits of an Apple Watch for freelancers.  Connect With The Freelance Lifestyle Blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/freelancelifestyle Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestyle  Facebook Group: Join the Facebook group by signing up to the newsletter! www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter

Find Millie's Huts online Website: https://milliesbeachhuts.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilliesBeachHuts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Millies_Huts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milliesbeachhuts/   Other sites mentioned The Brid (the shed Vicky was working from) www.gilliesandmackay.com/cabins-2 Marnie Makes: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/marniemaurri Connect With The Freelance Lifestyle Blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/freelancelifestyle Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestyle  Facebook Group: Join the Facebook group by signing up to the newsletter! www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter  

In this week's (slightly longer) episode, I touch on the uncomfortable topic of whether to use the term 'freelance' when introducing yourself. What's the perception of freelancers? Is it a term you use? Full blog post here: http://www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/2017/06/define-freelancer-self-employed-entrepreneur-contractor/ Connect With The Freelance Lifestyle Blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/freelancelifestyle Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestyle  Facebook Group: Join the Facebook group by signing up to the newsletter! www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter

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We've all been there. Those days when we have a To Do list full of client work, but no motivation to get it done. There are actually lots of ways to get that motivation, and no one method works for everyone. Below are a few suggestions to get your work done. Identify your frog. Regulars in my Facebook group will know my passion for The Frog. The Frog is the awful task you don't want to do, but has to get done asap. The theory is that if you had to eat a big, horrible frog at some point today, it's best to get it out of the way first thing rather than dreading it all day (read more about it in the Eat That Frog book). So identify your frog and get it out of the way. Alternatively, choose the task that will get momentum going. I'm a huge believer in the idea that motivation follows action. So choose a small, enjoyable (but still business-related) task and get it done. In theory, you'll get a little energy boost from completing that first task, and the momentum will start to kick in and make the rest of your da

Are you setting yourself up for a fail? In today's episode, we dive into a common mistake freelancers face when dealing with clients.  Website and blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Mailing list: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life 

This is the last in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us as freelancers. Over the week, we've looked at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up and Please Others. Today's podcast episode looks at Work Harder. Not sure which drivers apply to you? There's a handy test here www.transactional-analysis.info/Messages/…sages.php Want to explore this more? Book in a free 20 minute session with me! www.freelancelifestylecoach.co.uk Want more freelance goodness? Come check out my blog www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

This is the fourth in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us freelancers. Over the week, we'll look at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up, Please Others and Work Harder. Today's podcast episode looks at Please Others. Not sure which drivers apply to you? There's a handy test here www.transactional-analysis.info/Messages/…sages.php Want to explore this more? Book in a free 30 minute session with me! www.freelancelifestylecoach.co.uk Want more freelance goodness? Come check out my blog www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

This is the third in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us freelancers. Over the week, we'll look at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up, Please Others and Work Harder. Today's podcast is all about Hurry Up. Not sure which drivers apply to you? There's a handy test here www.transactional-analysis.info/Messages/…sages.php Want to explore this more? Book in a free 30 minute session with me! www.freelancelifestylecoach.co.uk Want more freelance goodness? Come check out my blog www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8