12 Ways for Freelancers to Lift Their Spirits and

Stay Positive.

Even on Bad Days.

You’ll achieve more with a positive outlook.

It isn’t always easy being a freelancer. There are days when your confidence will slip, and you’ll feel less that great. That’s why it’s important to arm yourself with habits that help you stay positive, every day. Here are 12 habits you can try…

Go for a walk in the park.

Being surrounded by nature will calm your spirit, and help clear your mind of negative thoughts and feelings.

Connect with other freelancers.

Whether in real life, or virtually, it helps to reach out to and talk with others who face similar struggles.

Capture a happy memory with your screensaver.

My screensaver is a photo of a rose from our garden. I love our garden, as it always gives me a feeling of peace and quiet.

Find something to smile about.

Whether it’s a picture of a deer and a dog being best friends, or a video of dancing kittens, that moment of smiling will lift your spirits.

Have coffee with a friend.

Feeling alone and isolated? Spending time face to face with a close friend can help shift your perspective in a more positive direction.

Forgive your imperfections.

It’s OK to be imperfect and make mistakes. Nobody is perfect, and anyone who doesn’t make mistakes isn’t trying hard enough or reaching high enough.

Scare yourself a little.

Roller coasters make us scared…and they make us smile. Try the same with your freelance business. Take some small risks, feel the adrenaline…and smile.

Get away from your desk.

Your desk may be the best place to focus on client projects, but is often distracts from seeing opportunities for your own freelance business. For big, broad thinking, get outside.

Share your successes.

When you achieve a great result, share your success with others through your blog, social media, by email or by phone. Hearing people say, “Great job!” will lift your spirits.

Help a friend

Use your freelance skills to help a friend with their business or fundraising. No fee. Make it a gift. Helping others reveals the real meaning and value of the services you provide.

Treat Yourself

The freelance life is often all work and no play. That’s a mistake. Treat yourself. Reward yourself. Congratulate yourself. You’ll do better work as a result.

Practice Daily Affirmations

As freelancers we often experience self-doubt and dips in self-confidence. Daily affirmations help us push out these negative feelings, and give us the strength to succeed.

Finally, a plug for my ebook…

Use these 39 affirmations to stay positive every day. Learn more here…

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