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Freelance burnout is a real problem. And in this video, we'll cover five healthy fixes. Stay tuned
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Hey guys, Josh here with Millo.com, where freelancers come to level up their business. And today
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we're tackling freelancer burnout. Before we get started, be sure to subscribe to this channel for more
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and grow every aspect of your freelance business in one place and without burning out. And
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Hectic is free. Click the link below for more info. Okay, so let's talk about freelance burnout. The truth
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is a bit painful. 77% of people currently experience burnout at work. Imagine how much easier
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it is for freelancers to burn out with all the hats that we have to wear
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every day. But you don't have to give in to burnout. Instead, here are five healthy ways
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to avoid freelance burnout. One, focus on your health. Healthier people are happier and more productive when they return to their desks For starters exercise more often Eat healthier If you spend all day slouching in front of your laptop set an appointment with a chiropractor or physical therapist who can help correct your posture
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Avoid drinking too much caffeine. Eesh, I should listen to my own advice
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Try waking up early and prepare a healthy breakfast for yourself. Get seven to eight hours of sleep a day
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Focusing on your health makes you more active and resistant for freelance burnout
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It's amazing how to do you. simply not looking after yourself can help you fall into freelance burnout. And remember, small
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steps make a huge difference. Start where you can and go from there. Next, maintain a work-life
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balance. Flexible schedules can be a blessing and a curse. You may end up with totally random
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personal and work hours. By clearly distinguishing between work and play, you become more
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productive at work and more relaxed outside of those hours. Here are some tips for balancing your
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work time and life outside of the office. Set concrete work hours and dedicate the remaining hours
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to your well-being. Have a morning routine before work. Make breakfast. Walk your dog. Jog
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Whatever it is that will help you get a good start to your day. Minimize distractions during
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your personally set work hours So you finish on time Be present when it time for your loved ones Avoid impossible deadlines that compromise your well Reward yourself for a productive day
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You can watch some TV or cook something nice. Set lunch breaks every day. For more advice on scheduling
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your freelance life in a healthy way, click the link in this video's description. Third, take up a hobby
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Everyone needs an outlet that prevents you from thinking about work all the time. Your hobbies are not
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counterproductive. In fact, they even make you more productive when you're back at your desk
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Next, automate your marketing. As a freelancer, one of the biggest challenges is getting clients
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If you can use tools like reply.io, solid gigs, or LinkedIn to automate your marketing
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you'll have more time to do the kind of work you enjoy most while keeping a steady pipeline of new
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clients. This allows you to focus more on creating quality work, lessening your work hours
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and reducing the chances of freelance burnout. You can also read the complete guide to getting 10 new clients in 30 days
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which will link below this video. And number five, finally increasing your pricing
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You might be burning out because you're not charging enough. This causes you to work more hours at a lower rate just to make ends meet
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Instead set a rate that will sustain your needs and allow you to set something aside for yourself while reducing your needs to work extended hours For more ideas on raising your prices click the video linked on screen now and in our description below
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Here are a few ideas from that video to help you raise your rates without losing clients
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Remind your clients of your value by showing positive results that you've had together in the past
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Focus on future value by explaining how you'll continue to help grow their business
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Explain why you're raising your rates. Focus on the added benefits your clients will receive
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not the added costs you'll incur. And give lots of notice so your clients don't feel blindsided by the change
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These five tips aren't just for preventing freelance burnout. They're also essential to being an efficient freelancer
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and a better individual whose personality isn't tarnished by stress and burnout
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Remember, hit that subscribe button and leave us a comment telling us what you'd like us to cover next
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For now, I've been Josh with mellow.com and we'll see you next time
