Freelancing

Reset-2

31st of July 2014.. that was the day when I stopped working for a big agency in London. Crazy long hours, endless tiredness, frustations and tons of stress were the reasons I decided to stop altogether and reset (me), so that I would be able to start again.

I quitted my job and decided to start working as a freelance. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do next so I thought freelance work would allow me to do that, by having the time and mental space to figure out what I really wanted to do.

13 months have passed and I haven’t regretted my decision not even once. But I have to confess that I still keep looking for my “real dream career” or “path”

I am a digital consultant so working as a freelance has giving me a lot of freedom and independence to structure my working hours and being able to enjoy things that I wanted to do for a long time.

Don’t get my wrong, I still have to work my ass off and get the work done but, as my own boss now, I don’t feel guilty anymore if I meet my friends over a coffee during working hours, or if I pop out for a yoga class or If I don’t check my emails over the weekend. It has also giving me the opportunity to deal with new things that are not really my expertise like such as accounting or website development. Well, to be honest, I am still working on them…

Let’s see how all changes now when the baby comes… Any advices? I would really appreciate them 🙂

The Manifesto

As I’ve decided to change my job I have started thinking about what I want to do next.

At the moment I am pretty senior in what I do, but I really REALLY don’t enjoy it.

So my first decision is: Shall I continue with my career but somewhere else? or shall I try and look for something I really want to do even if that means a step back on my career progression?

I am definitely considering the second option … so I’m looking for help on “making” that decision.

I came across the Holstee Manifesto

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This Manifesto was created by Holstee, a Brooklyn based design/art studio that offers sustainable made cards and posters. They encourage people to live a mindful life.

And you need to watch their video, it is soo inspiring!

 

Happy Sunday Everyone!!