Embracing slow seasons
Hi everyone,
Today we’re bringing you a new episode about approaching slow seasons. You know what we’re talking about: Those lulls in freelance work after all your projects are filed. You’re busy and then… very little happens. It can be stressful!
Jenni and I get a ton of questions about this, so we decided to dedicate an entire episode to it. As you listen, you’ll note that we each had a slow season at around the same time, and we approached it quite differently. As with anything else, there’s no *right way* to approach a slower pace of working – should you choose to work at all during these work lulls – but we hope this episode sheds light on a few ways to think about this sometimes-uncomfortable period. It’s an inevitable part of freelancing that I think we all ought to find a sane way to lean in to.
How do you approach slower periods of work? Over in our Slack community, All-Access (and up) members are already sharing their experiences; you can join us at any time to partake in the lively discussion and community: patreon.com/twcpod.
Wudan
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