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Build vacation into your schedule ahead of time. Then, block out the time you'll dedicate to vacation and plan around it when scheduling client work.
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If you can't afford an extended vacation, start small with a few days or a long weekend.
Stepping back to unwind will give your mind and body a chance to recharge and allow you to return with a fresh perspective and renewed energy.
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Consider hiring a subcontractor to keep things moving when you have busy seasons where you don't want to say no to work.
If you want to subcontract work during your vacation, start the hiring process early as it can take time to onboard the right people.
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If your time off will impact regular client schedules, notify your clients a few weeks in advance. Tell your clients you're taking time off.
For example, "I wanted to give you a heads up that I will be taking some time off next month and will be unavailable from [date to date]. In the ...
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A key to freelance survival is setting expectations up front.
Learn to say no to work opportunities scheduled on your vacation, and communicate with clients to set deadlines that work for both of you.
During a vacation, refrain from checking in on email or following up on work.
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For freelancers, time off work is time not making money. However, it doesn't mean you shouldn't take a vacation - it means you need to budget for it.
For example, it could mean raising your rates and taking on more assignments in the months leading to your vacation.
Set up a ...
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Create a few mantras to help ground you in reality.
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Without burning yourself out, front-load your work so that you can fit all your projects early. This is easiest when planning ahead and communicating with clients early so that they have a chance to send projects your way.
It might mean doubling up on work for a few weeks, but it keeps your...
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A freelance business owner can find it difficult to unplug and unwind when on vacation. There always seem to be deadlines to meet, emails to answer, clients to manage and marketing to do. This is all driven by the fear that you'll lose work or clients if you slow down.
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The most effective way to turn your goal into a habit is to plan ahead.
You can't hope that your goals will happen to fit into your current schedule, or that by nature you will prioritize it. You have to plan your schedule and block out time.
Pick the 4-5 most important things in your life, and build your perfect life around those things, eliminating most of the rest if possible. Then plan and schedule the first steps to get there, starting today.
It's often scary to think about the uncertainty the future brings but if you create a plan and follow it to the bone, you'll glean with energy from accomplishing every step.
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