Freelancing
Brain Dump
Keep Investing in your Hard and Soft Skills to Grow as a Freelancer
Freelancing
Brain Dump
Keep Investing in your Hard and Soft Skills to Grow as a Freelancer
Freelancing
Brain Dump
Keep Investing in your Hard and Soft Skills to Grow as a Freelancer
There’s one thing I LOVE about freelancing 🤩 It’s that you’re your own boss 👩🏻💼
But the down side is… you’re your own boss 🫠
The reason why this is both good and bad, is because you can do whatever you want. But you don’t have anyone who holds you accountable other than yourself.
It’s your fault when you don’t make sales, it’s your fault when you forget to pay your taxes on time, it’s all on you.
Sometimes, it’s difficult to be your own boss. You have to choose which compromises you have to make.
And the problem with that is: If there is no manager whose job it is that we continuously improve, we often forget to set time aside to upskill.
So today, we’re going to learn how to keep learning.
Find a skill to learn/improve
This can be a skill that you already have but maybe you want to become better at it. For example, if you’re a good UX Designer, maybe you want to focus on how to do better user research.
But this can also be a skill that you know nothing about, like marketing or sales. Find a skill that will complement your business and make time for it.
Let me show you how ⬇️
What skill is worth investing in?
As a fellow freelancer, one piece of advice I can give you is that people book you for a specific skill. For me, it’s UX Design. People hire me because they want a new website or app or want to improve an existing piece of software.
It’s important to stay up to date with the main skill you offer as a freelancer. But often, it’s not the people who are best at their skill but the ones who are the best communicator and sales person. So it’s very important to be good at that when you want to be a successful freelancer.
Find what it is that you want to learn and improve on.
Currently, I’m investing in my communication skills. The main reason for that was the Freelance Blueprint Podcast. When I edited the first episode I noticed how rarely I finish my sentences and um and er. And only when I listened to my voice without watching the video to it I realised how important it is to communicate better.
Set a budget aside
It’s always good to have some money to re-invest in your business aka yourself. At the beginning, while you’re still building your shit happens-fund, you might not have budget to upskill. But overtime, your budget will increase.
For reference: At the beginning of my freelance career, I’ve not invested in myself at all. But currently, i’m spending 2k+ on coaching. I’m a strong believer that what you invest in yourself will come back to you.
What if I don’t have a budget?
If you don’t have any money you can invest right now, you’re lucky. Today, there are so many free resources out there. You can google anything and there’ll be a video tutorial for it.
The advantage of courses is that you get a structure. Modules are built on one another and as Eli has said in the latest Freelance Blueprint episode: It’s the fastest way to get you from where you are now to where you want to be.
You can also follow people on social media who offer great advice. Check out my stories today to see who I consider share great insights on UX and freelancing.
How to pick a course?
Personally, I tend to choose courses that are hosted life. Because otherwise, I won’t make time to watch them in my own time. It’ll have to be a set time and date.
But find a course that works around you. If the time zone doesn’t work for you, find one to watch in your own time or where you can watch the recordings.
And ideally, you’d pick a course that also offers a community access. The other people on the course will be in similar situations as you. It’s a great way to expand your network and find support.
Why do I need to invest in a new skill?
The world is constantly changing. 5 years ago, we wouldn’t have imagined that ChatGPT will write social media posts. Or that Midjourney will come up with designs. Especially when you work in tech, it’s important to stay up to date.
TLDR
Pick a skill to invest in
Define your upskilling budget
😩 If you have no budget: find a podcast or Youtube Channel
💰 If you have a budget: browse for a course for your desired skill set😩 If you have no budget: Schedule time to upskill, otherwise you’ll never do it
💰 If you have a budget: Buy that course 💪
If you decide that you want to upskill your financial knowledge, you can sign up to my Financial Freedom for Freelancers Programme.
Scroll down to see how educating yourself on finances can help you ⏬
Financial Freedom for Freelancers
Want to learn more about freelance finances?
Making the most of your money doesn’t just mean to earn more. It’s also about making the best out of the money you already have.
Maybe you could save some money? Maybe you can pay yourself in a more tax-efficient way?
If you want to learn how to make the most of your money, join the waitlist of the next cohort of my programme Financial Freedom for Freelancers
Here’s what some of the previous cohort have said ⬇️
Money doesn’t have to be complicated
Learn everything I know about money as a freelancer in the next cohort.
That’s all for today 🙌
👩🏻💻 Free Guide
The exercise described in this blog article is one of the steps of my free guide for people who want to create a work life that works for them.
There’s one thing I LOVE about freelancing 🤩 It’s that you’re your own boss 👩🏻💼
But the down side is… you’re your own boss 🫠
The reason why this is both good and bad, is because you can do whatever you want. But you don’t have anyone who holds you accountable other than yourself.
It’s your fault when you don’t make sales, it’s your fault when you forget to pay your taxes on time, it’s all on you.
Sometimes, it’s difficult to be your own boss. You have to choose which compromises you have to make.
And the problem with that is: If there is no manager whose job it is that we continuously improve, we often forget to set time aside to upskill.
So today, we’re going to learn how to keep learning.
Find a skill to learn/improve
This can be a skill that you already have but maybe you want to become better at it. For example, if you’re a good UX Designer, maybe you want to focus on how to do better user research.
But this can also be a skill that you know nothing about, like marketing or sales. Find a skill that will complement your business and make time for it.
Let me show you how ⬇️
What skill is worth investing in?
As a fellow freelancer, one piece of advice I can give you is that people book you for a specific skill. For me, it’s UX Design. People hire me because they want a new website or app or want to improve an existing piece of software.
It’s important to stay up to date with the main skill you offer as a freelancer. But often, it’s not the people who are best at their skill but the ones who are the best communicator and sales person. So it’s very important to be good at that when you want to be a successful freelancer.
Find what it is that you want to learn and improve on.
Currently, I’m investing in my communication skills. The main reason for that was the Freelance Blueprint Podcast. When I edited the first episode I noticed how rarely I finish my sentences and um and er. And only when I listened to my voice without watching the video to it I realised how important it is to communicate better.
Set a budget aside
It’s always good to have some money to re-invest in your business aka yourself. At the beginning, while you’re still building your shit happens-fund, you might not have budget to upskill. But overtime, your budget will increase.
For reference: At the beginning of my freelance career, I’ve not invested in myself at all. But currently, i’m spending 2k+ on coaching. I’m a strong believer that what you invest in yourself will come back to you.
What if I don’t have a budget?
If you don’t have any money you can invest right now, you’re lucky. Today, there are so many free resources out there. You can google anything and there’ll be a video tutorial for it.
The advantage of courses is that you get a structure. Modules are built on one another and as Eli has said in the latest Freelance Blueprint episode: It’s the fastest way to get you from where you are now to where you want to be.
You can also follow people on social media who offer great advice. Check out my stories today to see who I consider share great insights on UX and freelancing.
How to pick a course?
Personally, I tend to choose courses that are hosted life. Because otherwise, I won’t make time to watch them in my own time. It’ll have to be a set time and date.
But find a course that works around you. If the time zone doesn’t work for you, find one to watch in your own time or where you can watch the recordings.
And ideally, you’d pick a course that also offers a community access. The other people on the course will be in similar situations as you. It’s a great way to expand your network and find support.
Why do I need to invest in a new skill?
The world is constantly changing. 5 years ago, we wouldn’t have imagined that ChatGPT will write social media posts. Or that Midjourney will come up with designs. Especially when you work in tech, it’s important to stay up to date.
TLDR
Pick a skill to invest in
Define your upskilling budget
😩 If you have no budget: find a podcast or Youtube Channel
💰 If you have a budget: browse for a course for your desired skill set😩 If you have no budget: Schedule time to upskill, otherwise you’ll never do it
💰 If you have a budget: Buy that course 💪
If you decide that you want to upskill your financial knowledge, you can sign up to my Financial Freedom for Freelancers Programme.
Scroll down to see how educating yourself on finances can help you ⏬
Financial Freedom for Freelancers
Want to learn more about freelance finances?
Making the most of your money doesn’t just mean to earn more. It’s also about making the best out of the money you already have.
Maybe you could save some money? Maybe you can pay yourself in a more tax-efficient way?
If you want to learn how to make the most of your money, join the waitlist of the next cohort of my programme Financial Freedom for Freelancers
Here’s what some of the previous cohort have said ⬇️
Money doesn’t have to be complicated
Learn everything I know about money as a freelancer in the next cohort.
That’s all for today 🙌
👩🏻💻 Free Guide
The exercise described in this blog article is one of the steps of my free guide for people who want to create a work life that works for them.
There’s one thing I LOVE about freelancing 🤩 It’s that you’re your own boss 👩🏻💼
But the down side is… you’re your own boss 🫠
The reason why this is both good and bad, is because you can do whatever you want. But you don’t have anyone who holds you accountable other than yourself.
It’s your fault when you don’t make sales, it’s your fault when you forget to pay your taxes on time, it’s all on you.
Sometimes, it’s difficult to be your own boss. You have to choose which compromises you have to make.
And the problem with that is: If there is no manager whose job it is that we continuously improve, we often forget to set time aside to upskill.
So today, we’re going to learn how to keep learning.
Find a skill to learn/improve
This can be a skill that you already have but maybe you want to become better at it. For example, if you’re a good UX Designer, maybe you want to focus on how to do better user research.
But this can also be a skill that you know nothing about, like marketing or sales. Find a skill that will complement your business and make time for it.
Let me show you how ⬇️
What skill is worth investing in?
As a fellow freelancer, one piece of advice I can give you is that people book you for a specific skill. For me, it’s UX Design. People hire me because they want a new website or app or want to improve an existing piece of software.
It’s important to stay up to date with the main skill you offer as a freelancer. But often, it’s not the people who are best at their skill but the ones who are the best communicator and sales person. So it’s very important to be good at that when you want to be a successful freelancer.
Find what it is that you want to learn and improve on.
Currently, I’m investing in my communication skills. The main reason for that was the Freelance Blueprint Podcast. When I edited the first episode I noticed how rarely I finish my sentences and um and er. And only when I listened to my voice without watching the video to it I realised how important it is to communicate better.
Set a budget aside
It’s always good to have some money to re-invest in your business aka yourself. At the beginning, while you’re still building your shit happens-fund, you might not have budget to upskill. But overtime, your budget will increase.
For reference: At the beginning of my freelance career, I’ve not invested in myself at all. But currently, i’m spending 2k+ on coaching. I’m a strong believer that what you invest in yourself will come back to you.
What if I don’t have a budget?
If you don’t have any money you can invest right now, you’re lucky. Today, there are so many free resources out there. You can google anything and there’ll be a video tutorial for it.
The advantage of courses is that you get a structure. Modules are built on one another and as Eli has said in the latest Freelance Blueprint episode: It’s the fastest way to get you from where you are now to where you want to be.
You can also follow people on social media who offer great advice. Check out my stories today to see who I consider share great insights on UX and freelancing.
How to pick a course?
Personally, I tend to choose courses that are hosted life. Because otherwise, I won’t make time to watch them in my own time. It’ll have to be a set time and date.
But find a course that works around you. If the time zone doesn’t work for you, find one to watch in your own time or where you can watch the recordings.
And ideally, you’d pick a course that also offers a community access. The other people on the course will be in similar situations as you. It’s a great way to expand your network and find support.
Why do I need to invest in a new skill?
The world is constantly changing. 5 years ago, we wouldn’t have imagined that ChatGPT will write social media posts. Or that Midjourney will come up with designs. Especially when you work in tech, it’s important to stay up to date.
TLDR
Pick a skill to invest in
Define your upskilling budget
😩 If you have no budget: find a podcast or Youtube Channel
💰 If you have a budget: browse for a course for your desired skill set😩 If you have no budget: Schedule time to upskill, otherwise you’ll never do it
💰 If you have a budget: Buy that course 💪
If you decide that you want to upskill your financial knowledge, you can sign up to my Financial Freedom for Freelancers Programme.
Scroll down to see how educating yourself on finances can help you ⏬
Financial Freedom for Freelancers
Want to learn more about freelance finances?
Making the most of your money doesn’t just mean to earn more. It’s also about making the best out of the money you already have.
Maybe you could save some money? Maybe you can pay yourself in a more tax-efficient way?
If you want to learn how to make the most of your money, join the waitlist of the next cohort of my programme Financial Freedom for Freelancers
Here’s what some of the previous cohort have said ⬇️
Money doesn’t have to be complicated
Learn everything I know about money as a freelancer in the next cohort.
That’s all for today 🙌
👩🏻💻 Free Guide
The exercise described in this blog article is one of the steps of my free guide for people who want to create a work life that works for them.
