Remote Work Tips in the Time of COVID-19
Remote work can be lonely. Long hours of solitude and no one to bond with can contribute to depression and other mental health issues. Still, for many of us, the benefits of working at home outweigh the challenges. So we’re willing to figure out how to make it work. But now we’re in this bizarre situation where people who had no intention of becoming remote workers are stuck at home, trying to do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While it sometimes sounds fun to work from home, the current state of affairs is jarring for those who weren’t prepared for it. And the lack of a schedule,…
One Year Down as a Freelance Writer — Here’s What I’ve Learned
Today, February 18th, marks the one year anniversary of the day I started freelancing. Over the past 12 months, I’ve worked with about 35 different clients, set up this website and blog, and learned a ton about writing, marketing, and SEO. There is still so much to learn, but I wanted to jot down a few of the lessons that working as a freelance writer has taught me since I started, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, back in February 2019. Having a niche is good…except when it isn’t I like to write for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries because it’s the field where I have the most interest and experience. I…
10 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Want to Work from Home
So you think you want to work from home. Maybe you’re about to start freelancing full time. Or maybe your office is closing, but the company is keeping you on. It sounds great. Work in your underpants, no small talk, play whatever music you want…what’s not to like? But like most things in life, what sounds great from the florescent lights of your cubicle may not be all it’s cracked up to be once it becomes your life every day. While I personally enjoy working from home, I can certainly see why it’s not meant for everyone. So I’ve put together a little quiz/blog to help you figure out whether…
