Wilma Collective

It’s true. Freelance life is chaotic and doesn’t always go according to plan. October was my first whole month as a Freelance Writer and I loved it.

Happy Planning

Giving birth to Writing Wilma may have been one of the better things I have done in my young adult life. Corporate life just was not for me. By planning my day how I want it, I feel more productive, and I just get more done. Above all, I am happy. Or to say it in my boyfriend’s words: “I have never seen you this relaxed and happy in the past 3,5 years.” And he is right. Even though not everything is going as expected, I am far from making enough money, and I need to find more structure, I am genuinely feeling inspired and looking forward to opening my laptop in the morning.

When I resigned in July, I had a clear idea of what my week would look like while self-employed. In my notebook, you can find a weekly schedule of how I wanted to plan my days. Of course, I haven’t even had one day in the past month that I stuck to the plan I made in July. Unexpected assignments, client calls, and long runs have been messing with my schedule more than once. To be honest, I would not want it any other way anymore.

Productive Creativity

Unexpectedly, I often open my laptop before 8. I always have been a morning person and do my best writing in the morning. Though, I never thought I would start working at 7.30 am voluntarily, just because I can. Today I work during my most productive hours, plan client calls in the afternoon when I am less creative, and take lunch breaks when my partner does. It all makes so much sense. I frequently work evenings, not because I have to but because I want to. It allows me to enjoy the sun and a good book in the afternoon or do some grocery shopping when it is less busy in the shops.

Moreover, I am more creative which benefits my clients and me. By having the luxury to write during the hours I am most inspired I come up with better ideas. This doesn’t mean that finding the right balance is easy. My freelance journey has been far from perfect but I believe there is potential. I don’t make enough money yet and will need to become way more productive than I am today. If it worked from day one, everyone would be doing it, right?

I am looking forward to seeing where this chaotic journey is going to take me. And if the organizer in me succeeds in finding the perfect balance to become a successful writer. I’ll keep you updated. In the meantime, all your planning tips and tricks are very welcome.

Live life,

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