I Switched To A 4-Hour Work Week As A Freelancer

How did I do it?

I knew I wanted freedom when I started freelancing, but I forgot that somewhere in between.

Wanting more money and working towards it is not bad.

But this hustle thing is not for everyone.

If you are trying to build a life-first business, you cannot always work or think about work, right?

So, a lot of burnout later, I finally found ways to switch to a 4-hour work week.

Here they are. 👇

I never start my week or day without planning and prioritizing.

I set clear goals and objectives for a month, break them into weekly goals, and then break them into daily goals.

I prepare a calendar with clear deadlines.
I maintain a daily to-do list to stay focused.
I follow the Pomodoro technique and use apps like Clockify to track my working hours.
I regularly communicate with my clients to get the work done according to their preferences.

Instead of taking too many tasks on my plate, I delegate all the tasks that don’t require my input.

Result?

For example, I delegate the caption writing while I take care of the editing.

It is always tempting to take up more & more projects.

More and more money, right? ;)

However, taking up more projects than I can handle is overwhelming & doesn’t let me provide quality work.

So, I consider my time and energy before saying YES to any project.

It helps me deliver quality work to my existing clients and helps me gain and maintain my credibility.

Working long hours straight is not my thing.

I do a few deep work sessions without distraction and take breaks in between.

Taking breaks recharges my energy, and I get done with more work in less time.

Not taking breaks and working long hours eventually leads to burnout, and that’s the last thing I want.

I use project management tools and software to ensure a smooth workflow.

I also have a proposal, onboarding, offboarding, and contract templates that help me avoid hassle.

All I need to do is customize and personalize, and I’m good to go.

But listen, this is not for everyone.

You don’t have to switch to a 4-hour work week if you don’t want to.

You don’t have to become upset about being unable to do this, either.

Everyone’s life is different, and so are the scenarios.

So, you do YOU.

And just try to make the most of what you have. :)