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I’ve been blogging for over 10 years, starting a few years before I ventured out into freelance life. Since that time my blogs have included creative ramblings and poems, factual articles, and my ponderings on life, creativity and self-employment. These days I describe my blog as being about everyday joy in life and work – … Continue reading Why do I find it hard to share my blog posts?
I wrote this post almost 10 years ago, and some of the answers at the end have changed in their relative importance and practical application – because I have a 6-year old daughter now! And because I didn’t include chatting to people about their ideas and helping them plan, progress and complete them – I’d … Continue reading What would I do if I won the lottery?
Earlier this year I decided to write a book. I knew I’d need some quiet time to do that, so one of the things I did was find an office space that would work for me and my writing. It was a nice quiet place, by the river. I rented an office for one day … Continue reading Creativity has a mind of its own
I’ve read a few things recently about living a creative life, and I’ve also been thinking about this topic in relation to curating my days so they have creative time in them. But what is a “creative life”? I think the definition of a creative life is a very individual thing, although there will inevitably … Continue reading Can you live a creative life when the world around you is not set up that way?
Do you actively plan in time for activities that you enjoy, or some space to take notice of what’s around you? Or is it a bit of an afterthought when you get some spare time? Emma While talks a lot about joy, and about conscious curation – ensuring you put things in your diary for … Continue reading How to include joy in your life
Things I love about being a freelancer: Things I don’t like about being a freelancer Do you have any thoughts to add to those? If you’re a freelancer and you’d like some help getting organised and making your ideas happen, do get in touch to find out how I can help you. Photo is my … Continue reading Things I love and things I don’t like about being a freelancer
I recently read Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport*, which is about social media and how to change your attitude to it. I’ve read similar things before, but for some reason this one really got to me and made me determined to make some changes. I have accounts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. Facebook I’ve … Continue reading I’m changing my use of social media
I’ve been away from this blog for a few months and only just published another post. Why? At first it was because I was busy and didn’t have time to write at all. Then I had a few weeks of coaching at the time I’d normally write, so I didn’t create anything new. And just … Continue reading Why I missed blogging when I had time away
I was wrestling with whether to complete and publish an ebook which collects together some of the blog posts I wrote at the start of last year. I asked a freelance group I’m in and the general feeling was that it would be useful as it’s always nice to hear the stories of other freelancers. … Continue reading Who am I to tell my freelance story?
I haven’t been very good at doing it this week, but I do try to get out for a walk during the working day, even if just a 5 minute wander around the block. I find that as well as the obvious benefit of exercise and fresh air, it also helps with other things. Come … Continue reading The benefits of going for a walk during the working day