A little reminder that freelancers are humans, too. ❤️

This freelancer is moving apartments next week, and not all stress comes from work.

After a year of amazing clients, projects, and even winning Contra hackathons that helped make this new chapter possible, it feels like a lot is changing at once. I'm scared, but happy.

And right after the move, I’m off to Europe to visit Christmas markets, something I’ve dreamed about for years. 🎄

So I probably won’t be as available as usual for a little while, and I’m learning to be okay with that.

Sometimes growth looks like new projects. Sometimes it looks like a new home, a long-awaited trip, and making room for life outside your laptop.

Here’s to new beginnings. ✨

totally agree! I’m learning to adapt to the quieter periods between projects and enjoy the extra free time. Wish you a nice trip!

What's one question you use in discovery that makes the direction click for you? Every project I take on starts with discovery. I’m trying to land three things: who we’re talking to, what the message is, and what’s actually being made. I go back and forth on how much to ask. Too many questions and I’m chasing details that never end up mattering. Too few and I’m following up after the first draft to fix the direction, which is a worse place to be.

Freelancers, what’s the one question where the answer makes you think, okay, I know how to move forward? Mine right now is "What do you want viewers to feel/think when they see your website". Curious what’s working for you.

One I like is "What should someone do after landing on the homepage?". The answer usually shows what the site really needs to prioritize.