How Freelancing Changed My Life

And why it can change yours, too!

Photo by Nadine Shaabana on Unsplash

I have always loved writing, and it wasn’t until recently that I realized how much. The world has been turned on its head. I have been left with even more time to sit and reflect than I usually have. This has been a good thing. What I have learned about myself is that downtime is not my friend. I need the excitement of deadlines and the joy of beginning a new project.

When I first found Medium, I was ecstatic. Not only could I write and publish posts, but I could read and enjoy articles from people all around the world. As an avid reader, the high-quality content on here continues to blow my mind. There is never a dull moment on Medium, and there is never a moment when I am not inspired.

When I came across an article mentioning Upwork, the thought crossed my mind that maybe this was a platform I should explore. There was that bit of anxiety pulling at me that thought maybe I wasn’t good enough, but how would I ever know if I didn’t try?

I created a profile and started to submit bids on gigs I thought I could do. Now, a month later, I have completed multiple jobs and had great experiences. I have also continued to grow my writing skills.

I am so happy that on that fateful day I came across an article on Upwork. It has changed my life…