On my way home from the grocery store, I heard a story on KOKC Radio that Trudeau was caught on a hot mic full of snark because Trump was late because he decided to attend a press conference.
How to Improve & Repair Your Emotional Availability
It is no secret that I have CPTSD and OCD. Of course, over the years, I’ve learned to adapt and to take care of myself appropriately. And that includes a lot of different things.
Lately, I’ve noticed a trend on social media wherein people are encouraged to ask their friends or family if they have emotional space or if they’re in the right frame of mind to do something or to listen to the problems of their friends. And I have an internal conflict about this.
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Client Guide: How to Buy the Perfect Gift for Your Freelancer During the Holidays
Most of us know what it’s like to work a traditional (meaning not working from home) job. There are a lot of drawbacks, but there are also a few perks. And you may not see the perks right now if you’re reading this and you’re interested in working from home.
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Freelancing Around the Holidays
I’ve freelanced now for almost six years on a full time basis. I use the term “full time” loosely because most days I work around five or six hours. I guess I’m what one could call a lifestyle freelancer or lifestyle business owner. I love what I do, but I also have other things in life that I need to work around.
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Upwork Client Training 101
At some point, those of us who work on Upwork eventually work with someone who is brand new to the platform. They also have little to no experience working with a freelancer. There are some new clients who are very open to learning. There are others who have some unrealistic expectations about working with a freelancer and working on Upwork. The good news is that as a freelancer on Upwork, there are some things you can do to help new clients learn the process while also not feeling as if you’re responsible for babysitting them.
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