Working on Saturdays and Sundays; not every freelancer is eager. If you organize your own agenda, you may sometimes have to catch up on some work during the weekend. Your environment focuses on fun outings and you try to make your weekend as productive as possible with freelance work. These tips will still give you that weekend feeling. You need that too!
If you work as a freelance bookkeeper, freelance accountant or in another field, the tips below will of course work for every freelancer.
1. Start early When you think about the weekend, you think about sleeping in. If you want to undertake other activities in addition to your work, it is important to start as early as possible. Those who start early have more time to put work aside for something fun. Use the morning to finish work and go out with your partner or friends in the afternoon. If possible, move your sleeping in to another morning during the week.
2. Make a plan Make sure you make a plan for the weekend so that you know exactly when you are going where. This also ensures that you have an incentive to start your freelance assignments, no matter how difficult that may be when those around you go out. Your tasks don't keep wandering in your head and, most importantly, you prevent a lot of weekend stress.
3. Work outside the home Go among people. Instead of your familiar home base, choose another workplace, for example a coffee bar. Start your working day by treating yourself to a delicious cup of coffee, pastry or extensive lunch. This way you have the feeling that you have been away for a while.
4. Plan at least one outing The weekend is there to clear your head and enjoy other things instead of work. To be able to do this in addition to your freelance assignments, it is a good idea to plan one fun activity to change your thoughts. This may give you new insights and ideas.
5. Let your friends think along. Support from friends is very important. Are you stuck at a certain point? Then invite your friends and let them think along with you while enjoying a drink or a delicious meal. You will notice that everyone has their own view on the part you are struggling with. Make sure you use these insights to enrich your thoughts. Being together with your friends will give you a pleasant evening and you will be able to face your assignments with good courage!
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