How Freelancers can Stay Sane During the Holidays
Posted: November 21, 2017
Freelance writers are usually all too familiar with the feast or famine concept of finances, no matter the time of year. The holidays can be a more stressful time than normal due to extra expenses and making time to manage your workload. Having a plan in place now can help get a handle on some of that extra stress and keep you sane for the holidays.
Kristen Pope, writer for The Write Life, shares how to stay sane during the holidays.
The holidays can be both an exciting and frustrating time for freelance writers.
While many enjoy celebrating with family and friends, it can be difficult to keep the income flowing this time of year.
Follow these tips to start planning for a successful holiday season.
1. Check your finances
The holidays can be expensive.
Whether you’re
buying presents, traveling to see family, or planning a Thanksgiving feast for 30, you’ll likely have some additional expenditures this time of year.
You’ll also likely have higher day-to-day expenses with the shorter days and colder temperatures. Expenses such as electric and heating bills typically jump this time of year, so be sure to plan your finances accordingly.
When calculating your expenses, don’t forget about things like office Secret Santas, white elephant exchanges, gingerbread cookie ingredients, eggnog, holiday donations, decorations, and gatherings with friends. All the little expenses add up.
Read the entire article
The Freelance Writer’s Guide to Staying Sane During the Holidays on
The Write Life.