Freelance work is a great solution if you are a person who wants to have more freedom, make your own schedule, and/or travel the world. It also gives you the opportunity to choose projects that you have a personal interest in–making it easier to be motivated to get the work done. While you have a mass amount of freedom and can create your own schedule (which is great), you also have to learn to manage your time to be sure the work gets done. There are several ways that you can manage your time and workload effectively as a freelancer:

Set Boundaries

It is important as a freelancer to set boundaries for your work hours and schedule. This can help you maintain a healthy work-life balance and prevent burnout.

Use Time-Tracking Tools

When doing freelance work, time-tracking tools can help you keep track of how much time you are spending on each task and ensure that you are billing clients accurately.

Outsource or Delegate

As a freelancer, you should consider outsourcing or delegating tasks that are outside of your area of expertise or that you don't enjoy doing. This can free up time and energy for tasks that you are better suited for.

Take Breaks

Everyone–but especially freelancers–should take regular breaks throughout the day to prevent burnout and maintain productivity.

Plan and Prioritize

As a freelancer, you should plan out your day or week and prioritize your tasks based on deadlines and importance. This can help you stay organized and ensure that you are making progress on important projects. Most freelancers organize their projects and tasks by utilizing Kanban boards (or task boards). 

Communicate with Clients

Freelancers should communicate clearly and regularly with their clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables. This can help prevent scope creep and ensure that both parties are on the same page. Learn about Projects Hub’s messaging feature that can conveniently send texts directly to your client's phone.

Use Productivity Tools

As a freelancer, you should consider using productivity tools such as project management software, to-do lists, and calendar apps to stay organized and focused on your tasks. Learn more about how Projects Hub helps you manage your projects here.

Freelance work is a great option for those who seek more freedom, flexibility, and the ability to choose projects that align with their personal interests. However, managing time and workload is crucial to succeed in freelancing. Setting boundaries for work hours, using time-tracking tools, delegating or outsourcing tasks, taking breaks, planning and prioritizing tasks, communicating regularly with clients, and using productivity tools are some effective ways to manage time and workload as a freelancer. Projects Hub offers messaging features and project management tools to help freelancers manage their projects effectively. Click here to get started for free today–no credit card required!