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One month you are turning down work. The next month you are refreshing your inbox wondering where everyone went.
If you have been freelancing for any length of time, you know exactly what that feels like. And if you are newer to it and have not hit it yet, you will.
I wrote about this on the blog this week because I think the feast and famine cycle gets talked about in practical terms, budget more, market consistently, but not enough people talk about what it actually does to your head when things go quiet.
The silence gives the doubt a lot of room to grow. And that part is worth addressing directly.
I also wrote about what I actually do when things slow down, and why the busy season comes with its own set of traps that most people walk straight into.
If any of this sounds familiar, read the post here.
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The Feast and Famine Cycle Is Real — Here’s How I Deal With It | Webflow Website Design | Bernice Ebenezer
The feast and famine cycle is real, and it messes with your confidence as much as your cash flow. Here’s how I ride it out without letting it convince me something is wrong.
This happened to most freelancers
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This is so relatable. Freelancing definitely has its highs and lows. Thanks for sharing this perspective.
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