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How to Improve Your Productivity as a Freelancer

Whether you’re a freelance writer, web designer, animator or anything else, success will only come with perseverance and discipline. Follow these steps to get started on the right track.

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How to Improve Your Productivity as a Freelancer

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  1. HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AS A FREELANCER. Inspired by: “How to Improve Your Productivity as a Freelancer in 10 Easy Steps.” LanceBase Tips & Tutorials.

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  3. Working from the comfort of home can be a constant battle between the need to earn a living and the temptation to procrastinate. In fact, this is one of the reasons why some people would never consider leaving full-time employment. They’re simply not confident enough in their self-discipline. However, whether you’re a freelance writer, web designer, animator or anything else, success will only come with perseverance and discipline. Follow these steps to get started on the right track.

  4. Tip 1: Form a Schedule. The freedom to work whenever and wherever you want is one of the main reasons people become freelancers in the first place. However, the popular image of a care-free person working only when they’re in the mood to work is very misleading. Although flexibility is undoubtedly a major boon of this line of work, having an organized schedule is crucial. By creating a timetable and sticking to it as closely as possible, you’ll be in a better position to meet deadlines and seek out new clients. WWW.LANCEBASE.COM

  5. Tip 2: Set Activity Goals. Financial returns are often inconsistent when you’re self-employed. Some months can be great, while others might be downright terrible. To maximize your productivity and maintain motivation, it’s wise to concentrate on activity goals rather than financial ones. For example, you might want to dedicate a certain amount of time every week to actively seeking out new clients. Such activities might not bring results immediately, but it’s always good to base your schedule around a set of goals. WWW.LANCEBASE.COM

  6. Tip 3: Prioritize Ergonomics. With a plan in place and a set of goals to work towards, your next step should be to get your workspace in order. Ergonomics is essential for your comfort and safety which, in turn, help boost your productivity. Being a work-at-home freelancer doesn’t mean slouching on the settee with a laptop, so it’s important to shed any such habits before you even get started. Don’t be afraid to spend a bit of money on a high-quality office chair with good lumbar support, combined with a suitable desk. WWW.LANCEBASE.COM

  7. Tip 4: Get a Bigger Monitor. As an online freelancer, technology is your ultimate tool, and you’ll likely be spending most your working time in front of your computer. While everyone knows that slow and unreliable computers wreck devastation on one’s productivity, it’s perhaps the monitor that has the single biggest influence of all. A large monitor with a high resolution gives you vastly more virtual workspace than anything a laptop computer can offer, thus there will be less flipping between programs during work. WWW.LANCEBASE.COM

  8. Tip 5: Eliminate Distractions. Distractions, often of the digital variety, are perhaps the single biggest enemy to productivity. It’s for precisely that reason that social networks like Facebook are banned in many workplaces. As a freelancer, you’ll need to establish your own rules as well. Other distractions, such as children or pets, can also become a major drain on your productivity, so it is important to keep your workplace as separate as possible from your everyday life. WWW.LANCEBASE.COM

  9. Tip 6: Brainstorm Frequently. Once you’ve got your workplace in order, it’s time to start seeking out new ideas. Brainstorming is the foundation of any freelance career. By coming up with ideas, brainstorming will also give you something to fall back on during those times when you find yourself lacking inspiration. Whether it’s something as straightforward as writing a blog post or building an entire website to market your skills, most great ideas start off as nothing more than a list of brainstorming notes. WWW.LANCEBASE.COM

  10. Tip 7: Avoid Multitasking. Contrary to popular belief, multitasking does not help your productivity. In fact, it has quite the opposite effect, since it decreases your ability to concentrate on specific tasks and prioritize them as necessary. To maximize the quality of your work and minimize distractions in the process, you should get into the habit of focusing on one task at a time. The result will be that you get the job done quicker and to a much higher standard. WWW.LANCEBASE.COM

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