Since the start of the year, I’ve been doing some freelance work. So it’s just 4 months since I started doing it yet I learned a lot of things.
- Set clear deadlines. There are some clients that gives you the freedom to have a flexible deadline. I’ve noticed that it’s not effective. I work faster better when I know there’s a clear deadline. You can set your deadline yourself to finish it.
- Put an end in mind. Stick it to your mind; what will you get after finishing the job? A good way to stay motivated.
- Instant Messaging software can kill your time. I’m aware of this but I only started signing out my IM accounts before doing a job.
- The Internet is a good resource; but can kill productivity. Yep yep, whenever I work I always get tempted to surf my way to the Internet. Unplugging the cord is not effective ’cause it’s also helpful especially when things are turning not right.
- Take breaks. Read the (10+2)*5 method. It’s a good way to spend an hour. Ten minutes work; two minutes break — do it five times to complete an hour. It’s very effective.
- Flexible workhour is what I am good at. Yes, I can easily adjust to new sleeping and waking up habits. I usually start my work at 11pm; finish it out by 5am to sleep. In some rush cases, I do it from 11pm to 12nn — then sleep (zzzzzz).
I do have a lot more things to share but I still have to work on a project. See ‘ya after I finish the job.
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wow, ang galing mo naman. High school student ka pa pero super astig! Yup, nandoon ako sa Mindanao Bloggers Summit. Hehehhehehee…buti kapa, makapunta ng Manila…ehhehehehhe
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Nice to hear your doing free lance projects! Good luck Mikko!
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hey. i super agree with 2,3 and 4. haha
once i open my ym, sobrang late ko na nasisimulan ang homeworks or kahit anong dapat kong ginagawa.
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You are the best, Mikko! Hurray!
btw, your schoolmates were there are the Earth Day celeb
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Mikko, if you can manage to balance freelancing and your studies in Diliman, super-hats off to you na talga ako.
That is actually what I am dreaming of doing, give or take a year or two. Becoming financially independent through freelancing should be the key to a better life ahead for me.
But of course, show me the way nga muna.
Hehehehe!
Good luck kid!
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excellent tips! might as well do the (10+2)*5 method being a chronic procrastinator myself .