Mindset

Mindset

Resilient, confident, risk tolerant.
Go-getter, boundary-setter, self-promoter.
Get your head right and create the life you want!

So the client hates everything you make..

New projects are wonderful! Full of potential to make lovely designs. Interesting designs! Designs that push the boundaries of your skills and the client’s expectations..

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How the mentoring programme works

I’ve got a programme that I’ve refined over my years as freelancer It’s helped me at every stage of my career from sidegig freelancer to director It works like this... Happiness More time More money Calm mind That’s the results But what does it actually mean for the freelancers I work with? Growth Systems Audience Basics Basics We can’t build
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Reflect on your progress to improve your mindset

Life is a series of experiences. Some make us feel good, others make us feel less good. Our brains are hardwired to remember the less

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When they ask you to work during your holidays, copy this

A client wants you to work during your holiday time? We can't have that! Copy this script and politely let them know you won't be available given the opportunity clients will... steal your you time holiday headspace check your emails convince guilt working don't let them do it you give so much you deserve your holiday recharge recentre expand your
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Manage your ego and learn to be the sidekick

Every hero story needs supporting characters They’re the people the hero couldn’t succeed without Batman has Robin and Alfred Beyoncé had Kelly and Michelle Pharell has N*E*R*D Carol Davers has... well she’s Captain Marvel so... Being a sidekick isn’t an insult, it’s a role you take when you realise you can’t be the hero in every story The truth is
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Your identity iceberg explained

Your identity is made up of many things Not all of them can be seen on the surface This is how we all experience each other When we start out in business, these are the things we see and admire about others We see people’s actions, decisions and behaviours and we copy them, hoping they will bring us the same
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Things always take longer than you expect, and that’s okay!

Things always take longer than you thought We all have our own shit going on and work at our own pace. Life gets in the way! So when it does... Go easy on yourself! Decide what you want, keep getting better every day and the life you want will come
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8 ways to stay happy in your work

1. Plan days around things you like Every day I make time for things that make me happy. Thing like reading, drinking tea, plyaing my music loud, going out for a walk and talking to my friends give me a boost that helps me stay happy day to day. Even on a bad work day, make time for something you
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It’s okay to be a hack

Note every client wants your best work. If they want it, they might not be able to afford it. Sometimes they want a copy of what you've done before, sometiems this is people's whole careers. So when it comes to this situations, my advice... Be a hack. Lower your standards Set your limits Scope creep
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So you’re a perfectionist…

Does this sound like you? "I procrastinate because I have high standards and I’m worried I won't meet them" Seems legit. Swipe and let’s test it... List all the things you've ever made Like, ever! Circle the ones you liked Circle the ones that other people liked Circle the ones you made money from Circle the ones you had fun
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6 ways to kick procrastination in the butt

Make a fuck this shit list It’s a list of things you hate doing and don’t want to have to deal with... Prioritise Use a weekly schedule check my feed to steal mine... Set app timers If you, like me can’t be trusted, set an app timers and let your phone cut you off when you’ve had too much It
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Managing your emotions

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Don’t be the hardest worker in the room

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6 things I wish I knew at the start

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8 ways to stay a happy freelancer

1. Plan days around things you like Every day I make time for things that make me happy. Thing like reading, drinking tea, plyaing my music loud, going out for a walk and talking to my friends give me a boost that helps me stay happy day to day. Even on a bad work day, make time for something you
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How does mentoring help freelancers?

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Learn from my first 10 years freelancing

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How I dealt with my first burnout

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What to do when you fail

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What is failure?

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Orwell’s three rules for freelancers

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