The very technology that is causing anxiety about job losses in freelancers could soon be treating them for anxiety and depression finds US study   Mental health and relationship specialists such as counsellors, therapists and psychiatrists are not in the habit of making house calls in the middle of the night. Firstly, there just aren’t […]

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Young adults, bombarded with slick ads and influencer lifestyles, are a coveted prize for brands. But new research reveals this generation is deeply concerned about debt and it’s wreaking havoc on their mental health. For freelance marketers and small businesses aiming to capture their attention, understanding and respecting their anxieties goes hand in hand with […]

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A new report highlights the importance of support for navigating the ups and downs of self-employment. After reading the not-so-sunny findings, I saw the key takeaway as this: every freelancer, no matter how experienced, needs a check-in buddy. Here’s how to go about finding one (or two). Some weeks you might be spinning so many […]

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Have you ever considered pitching your freelance skills to the TV and film industry? Now there is an advocacy group to show you the ropes and inform you on things such as wellbeing and working conditions. It’s called  Action for Freelancers (AfF) and brings together major players across the UK television industry, including broadcasters, streamers, […]

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A family emergency can throw your life into disarray. I have had my share. We all have, haven’t we? But as freelancers, we often have to just get on with things. We handle the emergency, life goes on. It isn’t until we stop and think, I never want to be in a situation like that […]

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Spain is one of the most popular places for freelancers to live as digital nomads. The lower cost of living compared to other places in Europe and elsewhere, plus the sunshine and social atmosphere are all attractions. Thing is, despite these factors, a report reveals local freelancers often struggle to take time off for illness […]

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Self Space, a UK mental health therapy service with an approachable retail shop feel, is offering free therapy sessions for its popular Walk Club. “We’ve found that over half of Brits (61%) feel that they are ‘stuck in a rut’, with over half (59%) in need of a change in their lives,” says Self Space. […]

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By Fuschia Sirois, Durham University Do you ever beat yourself up for procrastinating? You might be composing that message to a friend who you have to let down, or writing a big report for school or work, and doing your best to avoid it but deep down knowing you should just get on with it. […]

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