How you have overcome your procrastination problem as a freelancer? Any pro-tips?

[sujontive]

How you have overcome your procrastination problem as a freelancer? Any pro-tips?

[vickieito]

Hi @sujontive -

I usually have a schedule set for each work day so I know what I need to accomplish for the day and when I'll be working on it. I also make sure that I have a dedicated place to work that allows me to work without too much distractions. This doesn't get rid of procrastination (it still happens), 😅 but it does help to keep me on track for the day!

[melanielm]

I don't have time to procrastinate. My non-work life is very unpredictable, so I'm unable to stick to a set schedule for the most part. I organize my work carefully with calendars and lists but leave time slots flexible.

Of course, the urge to procrastinate still exists! I've heard some people use programs that block other websites (social media, YouTube, games) during work hours.

[newsmike]

On 9/4/2022 at 4:29 PM, sujontive said:

How you have overcome your procrastination problem as a freelancer? Any pro-tips?

Yes, be an adult, with a mortgage, bills and a family who likes to eat. 

[visualstudios]

I haven't. The day I do, the world will be mine.

[leannelrivers]

I procrastinate a lot. It's fear based. I've realised that accepting fear and procrastination as my regular companions tends to soften them a bit. They're not going away. Humour helps too, not taking everything too seriously, trusting that things always work out well.