Brianna How to Avoid Freelance Burnout
Sure, the freelance life has its advantages, especially if there’s a specific reason for doing it - like being home with the kids or having a flexible work schedule. Sometimes, though, working from home can become cumbersome, and may even start to feel as tedious as working for Corporate America.
You’ve gone to all the trouble of setting up your fabulous freelance career, only to find that you are no longer motivated to work. You might even find yourself goofing off instead of getting work done. That’s a sure sign of burnout.
How can you avoid freelance burnout? Here are a few tips:
1. Do only what you love.
Doing something you hate every day is only going to make you less motivated. Make sure you are taking on projects that fall in line with what you truly enjoy doing. This will help you feel inspired to tackle your projects because you won’t feel that “workplace dread.”
2. Work only with clients you love.
Avoid clients whose work style and values don’t fall in line with yours. They will only make you miserable. Make sure you know how to deal with problem clients you may already have, then focus on finding clients and projects that make you happy.
3. Take breaks.
It’s unhealthy to stare at the computer screen for 8 hours straight. Take an actual lunch break. Get up and stretch. Get some fresh air. Meet your spouse for lunch. The best way to feel good about what you’re doing is to take time to enjoy it.
4. Expand your services.
Maybe you love writing for blogs, but you’re also pretty handy with writing website content. Try offering a new service that connects with what you currently offer. You may get to work with some new clients, and puff up your pocketbook at the same time. Money can be an excellent motivator!
5. Stumble.
Yes, Stumble can be your friend! If you feel the need to laugh, search for humor. If you need some inspiration, search for “design” or “inspiring authors.” You never know what you might find, and how it might affect you. You can even work this into your break time. It never hurts to laugh a little.
Steve 
