Lifestyle

For many of us, freelancing isn’t just a type of work – it’s a whole lifestyle, and one that can bring work / life balance and true job satisfaction.

Here’s a selection of some of our most popular articles in this section:

How to Fire a Client (something that eventually comes up for every freelancer.)
The 7 Types of Client – A lighthearted podcast every freelancer is sure to relate to.
The Downsides of Freelancing – There are some, so we shouldn’t sugar-coat it.
Case Study: Getting Started on Upwork.
The Best Apps for Freelancers.
The Best Books for Freelancers.
The Freelance Lifestyle: Why I love it (and you may too!)

Browse our most recent freelance lifestyle articles below.

44 Best Apps for Freelancers: Ultimate Freelance Software Guide

January 8, 2020 by Ben Taylor, Updated November 19, 2020

Looking for the very best apps for freelancers? You’ve come to the right place. I’m frequently asked for freelance software recommendations by …

December 11, 2019 by Ben Taylor, Updated February 16, 2021

Choosing Christmas presents can be a real source of frustration for some people. What do you ask for? What do you …

September 5, 2019 by Ben Taylor, Updated April 7, 2020

Everyone wants to know how to progress in life. However, it seems to me that many people get stuck in a …

September 3, 2019 by Ben Taylor, Updated December 10, 2020

If you’re looking for jobs for people with social anxiety, you’re not alone. Many people who suffer with anxiety end up …

August 21, 2019 by Ben Taylor, Updated February 3, 2021

This article discusses all the key advantages and disadvantages of being an entrepreneur. If you’re thinking about taking a solo path …

June 6, 2019 by Ben Taylor, Updated February 16, 2021

How many books do you read each year? Bill Gates reads 50, apparently, and many successful CEOs say they read a …

May 1, 2019 by Ben Taylor, Updated May 26, 2020

It always amazes me just how much free online training is out there for the taking. When you consider how much …

April 25, 2019 by Ben Taylor, Updated April 7, 2020

Until a couple of days ago, I’d not heard the word “slashies” before, let alone realised I AM a “slashie.” But, …

January 24, 2019 by Rosalyn Taylor, Updated December 10, 2020

If you’re looking for jobs for people with depression, you’re far from alone. Depression is a widespread problem and a common …

January 23, 2019 by Ben Taylor, Updated February 29, 2020

I’ve been living the freelance lifestyle for well over a decade. Sometimes, from the outside looking in, it may seem like …