Freelance Jungle news: 31 different ways to rock your freelancing during the apocalypse
Hello
Welcome to the September Freelance Jungle email.
I could giggle and floss and carry on. But it's a sombre time. Many freelancers are stressed out right now. JobKeeper decisions loom. Melbourne is still in lockdown. Debt is on the rise. Yada yada ya.
But what we do have is imagination. We have resilience. And we have each other. And if you need to refresh any of them, the Freelance Jungle and I are here for you.
Self-care tips
Want some pandemic survival tips for freelancers? OK then. Here’s 27 of them.
Melbourne freelancers are facing serious challenges. If you're struggling to manage your usual freelancing self-care in lockdown, this may help.
Being present could help your stress levels. Here’s how.
Feeling the four walls close in a little too much? Flex that freelance problem solving muscle and get your virtual creativity and socialising online on!
Why do women in freelancing have such a confidence problem?
Sneaking in incidental exercise during your workday.
Defeat your pandemic brain frazzle with these self-care tips. (Patreon only).
So, you want to stop doomscrolling (Patreon only).
Try using active leisure to comfort you as you create. (Patreon only).
Here’s how to manage your clients through the toughest times. (Patreon only).
Cut yourself some slack. (Patreon only).
Fight that cynicism, lil freelancer. You can do it! (Patreon only).
Events a-plenty
Wednesday Crafternoons (need to be in the Freelance Jungle to access this)
Not So Casual Friday
https://zoom.us/j/759271972
Freelance Jungle Stress Down
https://zoom.us/j/161866632
Celebrating freelancer creativity
Check out the amazing writing from other freelancers. Celebrate all kinds of freelance creative projects. Uncover the freelance educational opportunities.
Learn
Check out my latest course, how to be an accidental community manager. Sign up for pre-registration now.
Learning via Patreon: Join us for how to keep working when you’re dying on the inside ($20 USD a month), or seminars on how to do an elevator pitch, defining your business and persona building to attract customers ($2 USD or above).
Events and meeting people
Are you in the Illawarra? Got a story to tell? You could be on the A to Z of Wollongong podcast. Tell me your story now! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GongAZ
Check out this list of places you can meet other freelancers online.
I wrap up the whys and wherefores of the Get your Gong on project by talking about where to next and what we learned.
Productivity
Why can’t we accept artists as businesspeople?
Why you should care how your workspace looks. (Patreon only).
Freelance study takes all kinds of forms. Here are some suggestions on how to embrace it. (Patreon only).
Try the Monday morning meeting with yourself. (Patreon only)
Embracing the slow business movement (Patreon only)
You know your freelance TO DO list is not meant to kick your arse, right? (Patreon only).
How to stop being bogged down in freelance side projects. (Patreon only).
Business skills
How to upsell your clients (without feeling dirty).
A pandemic is a perfect time to learn audio marketing.
Every freelance job is another opportunity for you to delight or disappoint your clients. Here's how a few simple questions influence it.
Exercising your freelance accountability muscle.
Your clients want certainty in a pandemic. Here’s how to give it to them.
Are you being lead astray by listening to everyone all the time? Go on a business advice detox. (Patreon only).
Practising the art of freelance motivation. (Patreon only).
Want to cut through the clutter? Be weird with your freelance lead gen. (Patreon only).
Moving away from pricing as the only way to measure your value. (Patreon only).
Set yourself up for freelance success – this way. (Patreon only).
How to estimate the time taken on freelance projects. (Patreon only)
Instant replays
Want to market yourself to your town? Dive into local SEO with Kate Toon. (Patreon only)
We can’t eat air: Say no to chronic underpayment, late payment and exposure dollar. This special presentation includes Monica Davidson (Creative Plus Business), Holly Shoebridge (Oceans Accounting and Advisory), Grant McCall (Rounded.com.au) and Nicole Leedham (Freelance Jungle). – FREE
Uncover how to tiger tame difficult clients with me. (Patreon only)
Feeling the pressure? Let RU OK Ambassador Craig Mack help you through. FREE
Do you need to change your business up? I show you how to Pivot under Pressure. (Patreon only)
Tim Hanslow drops in to talk about acing life as an accidental community manager. (Patreon only)
Want to ace your grant writing endeavours? Martina Donkers shows you how. (Patreon only)
Your free business listing
The free Freelance Jungle directory lets you list your business for FREE. You can also search for freelancers to work with.
To support the Freelance Jungle, head to the Patreon.
Want to get a plan together? Book in for coaching.
Oh, and let’s connect at the Freelance Jungle.
Take care of you… you’re the only you you’ve got!
Rebekah