ALT-1 How to have a Productive Freelance Day
Freelance professionals typically work from their homes which can quickly lead to the development of bad habits. Setting up a great routine for freelancing activities can result in better productivity and this starts with knowing how to start the day right. Here are some tips for improving productivity by starting the day right.
Get up at the same time each morning
While it may be sorely tempting to sleep in, the more routine a schedule is the more likely a freelancer is to find success. Planning to get up at the same time each morning is the first step in creating and maintaining a regular work schedule. Freelancers can certainly elect to sleep later than if they were going to an office, but should avoid sleeping the morning away.
Dress for success even if only the dog sees you
Freelancers do not need to get up in the morning and dress in business attire. However, it is a good idea for freelancers to avoid spending the entire day in their pajamas as this could have a negative impact on their productivity. Working in pajamas may sound appealing but many freelancers discover that it makes them feel lazy.
Eat a good breakfast to avoid mid-morning crashes
Eating a good, nourishing breakfast is very healthy and can help a freelancer get the day started right. A good breakfast can also help avoid that inevitable mid-morning sugar crash, increase concentration and help a freelancer be more productive. Freelancers who do not eat a good breakfast may find themselves searching for something to eat mid-morning which can impact productivity. Eating on a regular schedule can also ward off worrisome weight gains for those who work at home.
Checking to-do list for priorities
Planning a freelancing work schedule is good for productivity. Starting the day by verifying the priorities for the day can mean that more work will get done and deadlines are less likely to be missed. Freelancers who maintain a carefully thought out to-do list will find greater success freelancing and tend to be more productive. Planning to get work done that is the most difficult first thing in the morning can lead to more productivity as the day progresses.
Productivity seldom happens without careful planning. Freelancers who start their days off right tend to be more successful, more productive and are more likely to be able to take time off. These simple tips can help freelancers learn how to start the day off right and be more productive all day long.
