Episode 7: The roots of overbooking
Hope everyone had a restful winter break!
Most of the TWC team, in true TWC fashion, spent the last month or so away from our computers, and we’re coming to you a bit more recharged.
Our latest episode is about how to stop yourself from overbooking. And I know, that description may raise a doubtful eyebrow or two – but I promise you, it’s possible! In this episode, Jenni and I dig into the myriad reasons why freelancers tend to overbook. And if you haven’t caught wind yet, many of our episodes this season are themed around mindset shifts to make, and tactical things to move us to where we want to be. This is a very long episode, but it’s full to the brim of honest commentary and practical tips.
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We talk about reasons for overbooking, like:
We’re in a scarcity mindset and think that more work will never come. Or we believe freelance work pays so little that we have to take on more work whenever it comes our way.
We don’t have a good accounting of how much we are making, or how much work we are doing, so we struggle to say yes or no based on capacity.
We don’t know how long things might take us.
Projects end up being delayed, and then everything compounds.
Our identities are tied to being busy, productive workers.
We dig into each of these issues, and how to combat them. If you’re looking for our resources that accompany this episode, you can snag them when you join as a Patreon member at the All Access level or above.
How else do you like to combat overwork? We’d love to hear from you: thewriterscoop2@gmail.com, or upgrade your Patreon membership to the All Access level, where you’ll be able to join our Slack community.
Other announcements:
If you’re looking for 1:1 coaching, we are booked up through official TWC coaching. I (Wudan) have availability starting in March 2022. Details: http://www.wudanyan.com/coaching
We’ve opened up some new membership options through the TWC Patreon program, including office hours. Check those out here: https://www.patreon.com/twcpod
Newly announced: our February tax-a-long event. Feb 15, 1pm PT (75min) Whether it’s your first year of freelancing or your 15th, tax season is always extremely groan-worthy. But what if we add accountability and a tax expert to get your bearings? Join TWC and CPA Valerie Moseley for a 75min tax-a-long. Details and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-t-done-with-the-writers-co-op-your-annual-tax-return-tickets-252236645597
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Wudan