Success, Time, and Well-Being in Freelancing

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Freelancing has changed the meaning of success, as well as the traditional concept of employment and well-being in the 21st century. By making the standard work week a thing of the past, freelancers have made their lives specially enjoyable and useful. Here’s how freelancing has reshaped the concept of success, time, and well-being today.

Redefining Success

Success in the 21st century isn’t just about making ends meet. It’s about having the luxury of living the life you want, working a job that means something to you, and having something you can be proud of.

If you have a job that’s merely paying the bills, then you’re not really living your life. And living the life you want is readily offered through freelancing. It is true that it’s a little difficult to start, but if you work hard enough, then your talent will surely get recognized. The payoff is the fulfillment that you’ve accomplished something meaningful to you.

Time as a Currency

Time is a currency for freelancers. And this means successfully managing and spending it wisely. In hindsight, time is directly proportional to happiness; the more (productive and personal) time you have, the happier you will be.  

The plus side is that freelancers can brag about flexible and adaptable schedules. It doesn’t matter if it’s the weekend or it’s a Monday because basically, you can run your own calendar.

Enjoying Life

With freelancing, it matters to be a happy and healthy individual. You can work out longer or take an extended vacation, because you are the master of your own schedule. This is freedom spelled out for you.

If you don’t recognize it, there’s a certain satisfaction from not being confined to the regular office grind and clocking in and out at fixed and mandatory hours. You can do what you want at your own pace, which influences you to achieve better outcomes in completing projects.

Putting all these factors into perspective, the workers of today live for something more than just the ordinary paying job. They go above the standard, defying the norms of traditional work. And that’s what makes them fulfilled on a daily basis. Sure, freelancing may not be for everyone, but if ever you get stuck somewhere in your career, it’s definitely something to consider.

Publicado 30 septiembre, 2015

Maita Piedra

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Obsessed with compelling digital content. Most likely lurking around Facebook Insights and Twitter Analytics rather than my neighbor's backyard BBQ. Probably smarter than the average 90's kid/millennial. Hypercritical-perfectionist, caffeine-infused beach bum.

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