Are you struggling to balance freelancing with parenting? I hear you! With eight kids ranging from almost 1 to almost 16, a farm to care for, and a growing freelance business, my days are full. Because I know how challenging it can be, I want to help. Introducing a new 7-part series here at Lisa Tanner Writing: Freelancing with Kids I'm going to present you with several strategies for balancing kids and freelance work, for each childhood stage. My posts will examine tips for ...
December 2015 Freelance Income Report
December's over and so is 2015. I learned a lot in November, and determined to push forward after a rather dismal month. I'm happy to report that I did. December was my fifth full month freelancing, and my most profitable month ever. I made smart investments in my business, and am eagerly anticipating 2016--it's going to be a great year! Let's jump right into my income report Total income for December: $1962.67 I made almost $2000 working part time from home--I'm ecstatic! Here's a ...
Freelancing Goals for 2016
2015 is winding down. Just a few more days until the calendar turns over. It's been just a few months since I launched Lisa Tanner Writing. I'm excited by the growth I've seen so far, and looking forward to even more in 2016. Hustle & Grow--that's my mantra for the new year. I have my sights set high, and am planning on doing big things. Even if I fall short, I'll still be further ahead than I am right now. What are my freelancing goals? Here you go: Launch a Full Course My ...
Why Christmas Break Is Important to Freelancing Moms
It's Christmas Eve, Eve! That means Christmas is only two days away. What does that mean for my business? It means I'm spending today hustling, so I can take the next several days off without stressing about my business. Taking a Christmas break isn't just good for my kids (more uninterrupted time with them), it's good for me. Here's why: Breaks Help to Prevent Burnout All work and no play makes for grumpy days. True story. Working too much makes me resent my work. Makes me feel like ...
Freelancing Moms & Sleep: The Importance of Sustainable Growth
Freelancing moms often burn the candle at both ends. Their to-do lists are miles long, and there are only so many hours in a day. As a result, sleep is often the first thing to get cut. Trying to do it all without enough sleep isn't a sustainable business practice. The human body can only be pushed for so long before it will shut down and force you to get the rest you need! I learned this lesson the hard way. My oldest son, Owen, has a severe sleep disability. Despite being on sleep ...
November 2015 Freelance Income Report
Did you ever have one of those blogs posts you just didn't want to write? This is one of them. After my amazing October, my November income was pitiful. But, I learned some important things about owning my own business, and am determined to move on instead of give up. Let's jump right into what I learned: Freelancing is hard when you're sick. We struggled with sickness for the first two weeks of the month. When you have a large family, sickness lasts so much longer. I was up so ...