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We've all been there. Those days when we have a To Do list full of client work, but no motivation to get it done. There are actually lots of ways to get that motivation, and no one method works for everyone. Below are a few suggestions to get your work done. Identify your frog. Regulars in my Facebook group will know my passion for The Frog. The Frog is the awful task you don't want to do, but has to get done asap. The theory is that if you had to eat a big, horrible frog at some point today, it's best to get it out of the way first thing rather than dreading it all day (read more about it in the Eat That Frog book). So identify your frog and get it out of the way. Alternatively, choose the task that will get momentum going. I'm a huge believer in the idea that motivation follows action. So choose a small, enjoyable (but still business-related) task and get it done. In theory, you'll get a little energy boost from completing that first task, and the momentum will start to kick in and make the rest of your da

Are you setting yourself up for a fail? In today's episode, we dive into a common mistake freelancers face when dealing with clients.  Website and blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Mailing list: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life 

This is the last in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us as freelancers. Over the week, we've looked at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up and Please Others. Today's podcast episode looks at Work Harder. Not sure which drivers apply to you? There's a handy test here www.transactional-analysis.info/Messages/…sages.php Want to explore this more? Book in a free 20 minute session with me! www.freelancelifestylecoach.co.uk Want more freelance goodness? Come check out my blog www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

This is the fourth in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us freelancers. Over the week, we'll look at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up, Please Others and Work Harder. Today's podcast episode looks at Please Others. Not sure which drivers apply to you? There's a handy test here www.transactional-analysis.info/Messages/…sages.php Want to explore this more? Book in a free 30 minute session with me! www.freelancelifestylecoach.co.uk Want more freelance goodness? Come check out my blog www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

This is the third in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us freelancers. Over the week, we'll look at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up, Please Others and Work Harder. Today's podcast is all about Hurry Up. Not sure which drivers apply to you? There's a handy test here www.transactional-analysis.info/Messages/…sages.php Want to explore this more? Book in a free 30 minute session with me! www.freelancelifestylecoach.co.uk Want more freelance goodness? Come check out my blog www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

This is the first in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us freelancers. Over the week, we'll look at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up, Please Others and Work Harder. Today's podcast is an introduction and am overview of the first driver: Be Strong? Not sure which drivers apply to you? There's a handy test here www.transactional-analysis.info/Messages/…sages.php Want to explore this more? Book in a free 30 minute session with me! www.freelancelifestylecoach.co.uk Want more freelance goodness? Come check out my blog www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

This is the second in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us freelancers. Over the week, we'll look at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up, Please Others and Work Harder. Today's podcast episode looks at Be Strong. Not sure which drivers apply to you? There's a handy test here http://www.transactional-analysis.info/Messages/Messages.php Want to explore this more? Book in a free 30 minute session with me! www.freelancelifestylecoach.co.uk Want more freelance goodness? Come check out my blog 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

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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

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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