Maximize Freelance Productivity with Effective Weekly Planning

Maximize Freelance Productivity with Effective Weekly PlanningMaximize Freelance Productivity with Effective Weekly Planning

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Karen Bodkin

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• Aug 22

Every Monday I spend an hour(ish) getting my week into shape: checking deadlines, updating Google Tasks, blocking time in Google Calendar, etc.

It’s not glamorous, but it’s the only reason client work gets done without chaos. Without this ritual, I’d probably be crying into my keyboard by Wednesday.

So tell me, freelancers: what’s your weekly system? Are you just out here running on vibes and caffeine? I’m open to stealing ideas — or at least laughing at how much more unhinged your Monday mornings are than mine. I'm not above laughing at others.

p.s. I made this mug! (Well, I painted it - it was already made.)

p.p.s. Yes, that sticker says "Trust me I'm a dogtor." I cleaned out my daughter room and shamelessly stole it off the wall. Cute right? Wow I've had a lot of caffeine this morning...

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Andrea DiNardo

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• Aug 22

@Karen Bodkin embarrassed to say my weekly routine is either: 1. Resolving to establish a new routine, on a Monday 2. Abandoning said new routine because the energy just isn't right 3. Thinking about how next week will be the week I really get the routine working!