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How to 'get a life' outside of work and kids
How to 'get a life' outside of work and kids
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21 minutes
Released:
Nov 26, 2020
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Podcast episode
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This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from health communications specialist Anneliese Levy. She says:“How can I 'get a life' outside of work/kids?I find being a freelancer really intense, in that all my focus is on looking for work, thinking about work, doing work, following up on work. And oh yeah, looking after my kids! Other than that I don't think I do anything else.I think back fondly to the days when I used to have actual hobbies, did evening classes and had pastimes that were totally unrelated to the job I did. A lot of this was before kids but it also relates to when I became a freelancer about 4 years ago. I don't tend to switch off because I am always on the lookout for the next client or trying to keep up with research and reading related to my field. It seems like some other people have lovely creative hobbies or are really sporty, but the thought of trying to fit something else in feels too overwhelming.Has anyone else has managed to reclaim some time to do other things outside of work and family?!”What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community on Facebook.•••This episode is supported by Agorapulse.Managing social media has never been easier. Schedule your content, get reports, and engage followers with one simple tool. Try Agorapulse FREE for 1 full month.Go to www.agorapulse.com/diftk•••Anneliese Levy's websiteFrankie Tortora's websiteSteve Folland's websiteSteve's podcast - Being FreelanceDoing It For The Kids websiteDIFTK Facebook CommunityDIFTK InstagramDIFTK TwitterSupport DIFTK on Ko-Fi
Released:
Nov 26, 2020
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Podcast episode
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Staying visible over the summer holidays: This week Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Ben O'Brien. Ben is an illustrator, he says: “HOLIDAYS! Have you got any tips on how to get work done through the school holidays. I work from home and my wife (although self-employed) works elsewhere so it comes down to me more often to be with our son. 2 years ago I just couldn't get through the summer holiday, I managed to work on commissions I had, but I had no time for self-promotion, maintaining client relationships, updating my portfolio etc so by the end of the holidays commissions were drying up. It felt like I ran my business into the ground a bit and it's been uphill ever since. Every school holiday or half-term means another dip in my business. There's always a few playdates and summer camp days, plus my wife tries to take days off when possible, but it's never quite enough. So, with the next Summer holiday coming up, do you have any tips at a by Doing It For The Kids