Saying No To Work Will Raise Your Income As A Freelance Writer
I learned this important lesson the hard way so you don’t have to.
Freelancing is scary. Many people will remind you of that when they find out you’re a freelancer and respond with the classic response:
“Oh wow, that must be tough. I could never deal with the stress of not having a regular paycheck.”
Being a freelancer comes with a lot of responsibilities, including doing your own bookkeeping, keeping track of income for tax purposes, and finding clients. These are the most obvious struggles, but the biggest challenges go deeper.
The Two Biggest Downfalls of Freelancers
The most difficult aspects of being a freelancer are much more subtle than all the things I just mentioned. They lie beneath the surface and are only conquered by self-awareness and inner work. Every freelancer I’ve talked to over the years struggles with the following two things.
Knowing Your Worth and Setting Boundaries
These two simple concepts are the hardest to overcome, whether you’re a no matter which industry you’re a freelancer in. They’re unavoidable challenges of life, especially in the life of a freelancer.
