Give yourself permission to make mistakes. When we make mistakes, we learn, and we grow.

Find a productivity technique that works for you. Try the pomodoro technique—set a 25 minute timer, focus only on the one task, then take a 5 minute break.

For freelancers, clients don't usually care about your working hours, as long as you get projects in on time. Introduce a routine that works around when you are most productive, even if it means working in the evening instead of the morning. Just make sure you have a set start time and a...

Start the day with a list of everything that needs to be completed by the end of the day. Prioritise them, and tick things off as you go.

If you are easily overwhelmed, break each task down into small manageable chunks so it's easier to do one step at a time.

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Multitasking isn't effective—it lowers productivity and can lead to feeling overwhelmed. 

• Focus on one task until it's complete.
• Say no to work that you don't need to do or can be done by someone else.
• Don't keep too many tabs or screens open.

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