The Freelancer's Teabreak

Are you a graduate, or soon to be? Freelancing could be the ideal way for you to kickstart your career, whether you go on to be self-employed or find your perfect role. Want to go freelance, but not sure where to start? I've got an e-course that takes you through the first 30 days of setting up as a freelancer. thefreelancelifestyleecourse.usefedora.com Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter. www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk

Thinking of using Snapchat for business? Here are my top three tips! Want to see what I do? I'm 'emmacossey'. You can also find my previous 'Pitch Snaps' on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGj_2Bl3ObfVW8mGZGRTPVLQoTJqZorjt Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

Feeling exhausted, but not sure why? It might just be an energy block! Let's chat about how putting stuff off can have a very physical impact on you. Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

We've all had those days when we can't focus and don't know where to start and EVERYTHING IS TOO MUCH ARRRGHHHH. Don't worry. I have a simply trick to cut through the panic and get sh*t done. Liked this? Come on over to www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

The one where I share the tools I've been geeking out about this year. Being Freelance podcast: http://www.beingfreelance.com Tools mentioned: Cloudpress: http://www.cloud-press.net/ Teachable: https://teachable.com/ Instapage: http://instapg.es/fj6hv Receipt Bank: http://www.receipt-bank.com/ Blinkist: https://www.blinkist.com/en/ Clean Calm Space Community: https://www.clearcalmspace.com/blueprint/ Mastering Money Management: http://jenturrell.com/mastering-money-matters/ Website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

Something a little different this week, an interview with Daire Paddy, a new freelancer sharing her experiences of the transition from the corporate world to being a creative copywriter. You can find Daire on her blog now http://openwaydesigns.com, or like her Facebook page for regular creative and copy snippets. https://www.facebook.com/openwaydesigns New to the podcast? My name is Emma Cossey, and I run The Freelance Lifestyle, a blog, community and school at www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk. I offer coaching to new and established freelancers to develop a healthy and happy freelance lifestyle. Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

Have you thought about hiring a coach, as a freelancer? In this episode, we take a look at how hiring a coach can benefit a freelancer - from accountability to beating those brain gremlins that stop us really going for our goals. Visit the website at www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk, tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

In 2016 my main goal is to KISS - keep it simple, stupid. After a year of overwhelm, I'm looking forward to simplifying things in the coming year. What's your motto for 2016? Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

In this week's episode, I chat about the routines that have helped me develop a more organised, healthier and happier freelance lifestyle Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

*Apologies for the sound quality on this one, this is what happens when you wear a microphone on a noisy top!!* Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

Are you getting the most out of LinkedIn? It's not just a social network for job hunters - it's also the perfect place to find new clients (after all, everyone is in 'business mode' when they login). Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

This week, read Kerri Walker asks about the best way to deal with multiple clients. Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

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Got 15 minutes? Try some of these quick and easy business activities. Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

The Freelancer's Teabreak is back! Catch up on what's been happening the last few months and what's to come. Tweet me @freelance_life, or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter

I would love to answer some of your freelancing questions on a future podcast! There are a few ways you can send me your question: On Twitter @Freelance_life On Facebook in the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1464948493770611/ or page https://www.facebook.com/freelancelifestyle By email: hello@emmacossey.com Or by jumping over to www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk and recording me a podcast using the tab on the right hand side.

This is my third attempt today at recording this podcast. Lessons learnt: Recording podcasts in the car only works if you drive a Hybrid, and Evernote is marvellous unless you have fat fingers. Anyway, onto the podcast! This week's three minute tea break podcast is all about the surprising perks of freelancing Want to tell me about your surprising benefits of freelancing? Tweet me @freelance_life, or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter

Having a bit of a freelance slump? Listen into this week's teabreak podcast for some cheer up tricks to be a happier freelancer

#13: Why introverts make great freelancers by Emma Cossey from The Freelance Lifestyle