Writing Coach Podcast 122: Freelancing while sick

WCP122: Freelancing while sick

For many freelancers, when you get sick it becomes a question of finding hours or days when you’re able to push yourself to get things done vs. not getting paid, rather than taking actual time off. Today I’m talking about my own experience contracting coronavirus, and discussing how to care for yourself and your freelance writing business when you get sick in general.

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For many freelancers, when you get sick it becomes a question of finding hours or days when you’re able to push yourself to get things done vs. not getting paid, rather than taking actual time off.

Today I’m talking about my own experience contracting coronavirus, and discussing how to care for yourself and your freelance writing business when you get sick in general.

We look at getting rest, saying no, prioritizing, and transitioning back to full days while respecting your limitations.

MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE

WCP 13 Setting freelance boundaries and company policies

WCP 112 Fifteen minutes of focus

WCP 79 Covering coronavirus

WCP 80 Freelancing in the time of coronavirus

Resources for freelance writers during the coronavirus pandemic

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