Even the best job can kill.

From stress, poor eating habits, and even just sitting too much, around the world, too many of us are suffering from a burden from our jobs that even a great paycheck can’t make up for. (In Japan, there’s even a specific word for “death from overwork”.)

That said, I’m not gonna sit here and tell you that freelancing is a magic solution to that problem. I’ve heard of plenty of freelancers who work as much, if not more than they did when employed.

I get why. It’s easy to do if you’re already in the habit, need the money, or are stuck navigating low-paying work.

All that though, is why your well-being as a freelancer should be a priority. That’s why this week, we’re going to take a look at how well you’re doing and how your business is contributing to your life.

This week might seem fluffy, but take your time with this one. The whole point of this is to build a freelance business that improves your life. Even if you’re getting over some bumps, down periods and valleys (which are COMPLETELY normal), overall, you should see things getting better.

Be VERY honest about these answers. It’s easy to get caught up in entrepreneur “positivity”, but there’s no room for that here. You’re going to look back on these results in a few months (make sure to fill them out in your Self-Assessment) and you want to most accurate reflection possible.

What makes you most proud of your business right now? (Even if it’s just starting…congratulate yourself!)

This is the last newsletter for September…if you’ve had any interesting revelations over the past month, let me know! Everything you share with me helps make BlackFreelance a better place.

Megan