How to manage your day when working from home as a freelancer? Often freelancer loose themselves in small things in the house and at the end, their project deadlines end up as a nightmare. But how to manage your time effectively as a freelancer? We at freelancermap.com now have published an article with some tips and tricks on how to manage your time as a freelancer or self-employed worker.

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Time Management for freelancers
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2. How to Effectively Manage your Time as a Freelancer
Time management is an essential skill for any employee, but
freelancers depend much more on their effective time-
management skills. When working at home, you can find
yourself wasting your time, doing little things around the house
or simply enjoying the comfort of your place. This can lead to
sleepless nights, realizing that the clock kept ticking the whole
day and you couldn’t finish off that project. Learning how to
manage your time and work efficiently is incredibly beneficial
and will allow you to enjoy all the advantages a freelancing
career has to offer. Here are a few tips for successful time
management.

3. 1. Set up a home office (1/2)
The first step towards establishing a good working environment
that motivates you and keeps you going throughout the day is to
clearly define your work space. Having a separate room which
you use for work only can do wonders. Alternatively, you can
choose a spot in your home where you work from – be mindful
though, the kitchen probably isn’t the perfect place. Try to
pinpoint a place where you won’t be disturbed and where
distractions are kept at a minimum, a TV is probably not a good
idea if you can’t keep yourself from turning it on and wasting
your time.

4. 1. Set up a home office (2/2)
Remember; focus on doing your job first and than carelessly
enjoy pleasure later. Most people can only fully relax when they
know they have done their tasks for the day. This links up nicely
with our next tip on managing your time – working out what
exactly you want to do with your time.

5. 2. Plan ahead (1/2)
Knowing what you have coming up for the week can be the
difference between spending your time aimlessly and
consistently keeping up with your workload. A simple to do list is
the first small step towards establishing that routine. End the
day with planning ahead for the next one and keep the things
you have to do in sight. Not only will that keep you from
forgetting important calls or tasks, crossing something off your
list will give you a sense of progress and motivate you to keep
going. A to do list is all right, but having a weekly schedule is the
next big step you could make.

6. 2. Plan ahead (2/2)
Keeping track of things in general is a perfect way to make sure
you are almost never trailing behind unfinished projects that
should’ve been done ages ago. When making your weekly list,
don’t forget to include all the little time wasters that are
necessary for the optimal work flow – checking your emails,
answering, making phone calls and keeping up with your
marketing strategy.

7. 3. Collaborate (1/2)
Should you find yourself unable to complete a project by
yourself, look up your collaboration possibilities. Splitting up a
project with a fellow colleague or hiring someone to do the
easier, but time consuming tasks can be a great way to make
sure you keep your deadlines. Collaborating will contribute to
your network as well; keeping in touch with colleagues is indeed
very valuable. Not only will you stay up to date, you will also
know you have someone to count on when the need requires it.
Time management is not an easy thing to master.

8. You should remember, however, that everyone has the same
amount of time – Einstein had 24 hours a day, Steve Jobs had
them, every accomplished freelancer has them as well. If you
become a master of your own time, you will soon find yourself
working consistently and staying ahead of things. Never missing
out on a deadline and enjoying your free time without care are
just a couple of perks that good time management skills will let
you enjoy.
3. Collaborate (2/2)

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