mariavoleApr 5, 20213 minSurviving The Pandemic As A Freelancer It's now been just over a year since the Covid-19 pandemic ground the world to a halt. This has been a crazy time for so many of us -...
mariavoleFeb 26, 20212 minDo You Have A Side Hustle? There's been a lot of talk about side hustles over the last few years. People who are employed full-time, as well as freelancers,...
mariavoleFeb 12, 20212 minHow To Know When To Turn A Job DownAs a freelancer, especially when you're first starting out and finding your footing, it can be hard to say no to jobs or projects that...
mariavoleDec 22, 20202 minThe Importance of Rest and Relaxation as a Freelancer When you're working for yourself, taking time out of your day to rest and relax can be difficult. I know that I and many others wake up...
mariavoleDec 17, 20203 min4 Key Tips for Investing in Yourself as a FreelancerAs a freelancer, investing in yourself and nurturing your future success is crucial. Even though you may be doing very well and keeping...
mariavoleOct 2, 20203 minBig interview coming up?Remember that just as they consider you, your experience and your personality, you should be evaluating them. Are they a good fit for you?
mariavoleSep 24, 20203 minWhen The Ability To Focus Isn’t Just A Positive Generally, the ability to focus in a certain task is perceived as a wholly positive thing. To some extent, I disagree.
mariavoleSep 9, 20203 minThe All-Important Distinction Between Hearing Your Client and Listening to ThemHenry Ford, the father of the automotive industry once said, “If I had asked what people wanted, they would have said faster horses."
mariavoleSep 1, 20202 minThe Philosophy of Yes, AndFor me, personally, the Yes, And philosophy is not necessarily just about collaboration – it’s also about possibility.
mariavoleAug 19, 20203 minI've been thinking about plantsThis is what I’ve found: it's sometimes easier to be kind to others than it is to be kind to yourself.
mariavoleAug 11, 20202 minI, too, like words Ever since I first read 'I like words' as a teenager, it's been one of my all-time favourite pieces of writing.
mariavoleJul 29, 20201 minBeginnings First things first, welcome to my first blog post on my brand, spanking new website! I don't know about you, but I love a good beginning....