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Apr 5
3 min

Surviving 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 -...

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Feb 26
2 min

Do 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,...

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mariavole

Feb 12
2 min

How To Know When To Turn A Job Down

As 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...

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The Importance of Rest and Relaxation as a Freelancer

mariavole

Dec 22, 2020
2 min

The 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...

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4 Key Tips for Investing in Yourself as a Freelancer

mariavole

Dec 17, 2020
3 min

4 Key Tips for Investing in Yourself as a Freelancer

As a freelancer, investing in yourself and nurturing your future success is crucial. Even though you may be doing very well and keeping...

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mariavole

Oct 2, 2020
3 min

Big 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?

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When The Ability To Focus Isn’t Just A Positive

mariavole

Sep 24, 2020
3 min

When 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.

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The All-Important Distinction Between Hearing Your Client and Listening to Them

mariavole

Sep 9, 2020
3 min

The All-Important Distinction Between Hearing Your Client and Listening to Them

Henry Ford, the father of the automotive industry once said, “If I had asked what people wanted, they would have said faster horses."

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Sep 1, 2020
2 min

The Philosophy of Yes, And

For me, personally, the Yes, And philosophy is not necessarily just about collaboration – it’s also about possibility.

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Aug 19, 2020
3 min

I've been thinking about plants

This is what I’ve found: it's sometimes easier to be kind to others than it is to be kind to yourself.

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mariavole

Aug 11, 2020
2 min

I, 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.

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mariavole

Jul 29, 2020
1 min

Beginnings

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....

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