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Freelance Like a Pro (Without Burning Out)

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A handpicked list of tools and little things that help me stay creative, organized, and sane while working for myself.
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Workspace That Works for You

 
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Seriously—your laptop is your creative engine. Whether I’m designing websites or editing blog visuals, having a device that doesn’t lag saves me so much time (and frustration). Invest once, breathe easy every day.
A Laptop That Doesn’t Freeze When You Breathe Near It
 
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Improve posture and workspace ergonomics
Laptop Stands
 
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Prioritize comfort to keep your productivity high during long work sessions
The Ergo Series Products | Logitech
 
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Create optimal lighting for work and video calls. Must have on winter!
Adjustable Desk Lamps
 
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Protect your eyes during long hours in front of screens
Blue-Light Blocking Glasses
 
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Enjoy your favorite beverages warm throughout the workday.
Insulated Tea Cups
 
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They help me zone in when I’m in a noisy café, coworking space, or even at home. Also perfect for video calls and editing content without outside chaos creeping in.
The 4 Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones of 2025 | Reviews by ...
 
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I used to work from a kitchen chair until my spine begged me to grow up. A comfy, ergonomic chair really does make a difference when you’re sitting for hours.
A Chair Your Back Will Thank You For
 
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If you work with visuals or just juggle a ton of tabs (hello, freelancers), a bigger screen makes life easier. I feel 30% more professional with mine on.
Bonus: A Big Monitor (aka Second Brain)

Systems = Sanity

 
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Sometimes I think I worked for 4 hours but only did 90 minutes of deep work. Time tracking helps me price my services fairly and avoid burnout.
Time-tracking Apps
 
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This is my brain outside my brain. I track client projects, blog ideas, invoices, and even personal goals here. Having a system helps me feel like I’m actually in control.
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Keep Your Spark

 
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Continuously upgrade your skills and knowledge. My fav course on Coursera is fro Google “UX Design”
UI/UX Design Specialization - Coursera
 
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Enhance your workspace ambiance and reduce stress
Essential Oil Diffuser ot Candles
 
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Inspirational insights for creative minds
Steal Like An Artist - a book by Austin Kleon
 
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Promote wellness and balance with quick home workouts or stretching breaks.
Yoga Mat
 
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This is where I share the behind-the-scenes of freelancing: building a career from scratch, remote work routines, travel moments, and honest lessons I’ve learned along the way. If you’re figuring things out like I am, I hope it feels like a cozy corn...
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Tools

 
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Essential platforms for developing and showcasing client websites
Webflow Freelance Plan
 
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Powerful and collaborative interface design software
Manage your Figma plan