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For a long time, I thought freedom meant working from anywhere.
But I noticed something strange:
even with full flexibility, my days were full.
Calls. Deadlines. Notifications.
Freedom wasn’t about location.
It was about control.
Control over time.
Control over attention.
What does freedom actually mean to you?
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The Freelancer balancing a 9-5 Starter Pack 💼
Since 2020 doing both, full time job and freelancing, and these are my NON NEGOTIABLE:
• A contract that protects my work and mental health. 📝
• Motivational Spotify playlists that help me get through the working hours. 🎧
• A pricing sheet that answers before I overthink. 🤑
• Brandbook and presentation templates to deliver fast without reinventing the wheel. ⚡
• ChatGPT trained on my pricing sheet and my tone to write emails while I do my laundry. 🧠
Freelancing for me is boundaries, saving money for personal goals, and switching Slack accounts like it’s a personality disorder. 🤭
What’s in your freelancer starter pack?
What tool or habit keeps you sane?
Behind every freelancer is their non-negotiable toolkit.
Some things are essential for execution, while others… are mostly emotional support.😂 🐈
The most important part of my toolkit - that helps me execute and manage my projects- is my systems. It was the game-changer in my freelance career. 🖌️
What would you recommend in your toolkit?
Goat for the cat 😂🫶🏻
My entry for Figma Makeathon @Contra HQ and @Figma
Offline Club put your phone down with intention, not avoidance.
(turn on the volume for best experience)
Not another gamified distraction. This is a design ritual that turns absence into a meaningful interaction. It helps you practice being present for a moment instead of reacting to everything.
No leaderboards. No likes.
Just a tiny interaction that asks:
“Can you sit with your attention for a moment?”
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