What needs to change this fall?

Summer is fading and fall is floating in. 

For many of us, that means adjustments to our patterns or schedule. Parents are blocking off time for school drop-offs and pickups, all of us are adjusting to the changing daylight hours, some of us may be moving into cozy mode, others are hunkering down after a busy summer. 

Shifting seasons offer us all the opportunity to shift our patterns and mindsets. Maybe it’s an opportunity to do a boundary check-in, or reflect and ask yourself which areas of life need a revamp. 

I’ve spent some time recently envisioning what I want this next season to look and feel like. This fall, I’ll be phasing out a busy travel schedule, hunkering down and settling into a new home, and taking on some big exciting Harlow and consulting projects. What does that mean for my schedule? Less jam-packed get shit done short weeks and more breathing room for creativity and strategic thinking. 

Take a moment to think about what you need from your business and your schedule this fall. What vision do you hope to manifest?

• Hunkering down with more clients?

• Flexibility to prioritize family and friends?

• Prepping for time off?

• More rest?

• Better schedule management and organization?

It doesn’t have to be anything major, any slight adjustment is still a shift. 

Dig deep into what’s important to you right now, and then dive into the resource that best fits your needs below.

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Resources for you

If you got lost with that reflection prompt above and need to start from the top, it’s never too late to go through a full reflection and goal-planning exercise. You can use my template here.

Ready to get extra organized and productive? Anna Burgess Yang walks us through how to use time-blocking to manage your clients and business admin tasks. PS: this can work for personal tasks too!

Prepping for upcoming travel? Create an effective time-off plan this fall with this handy guide from Indiana Lee. 

Ready to buckle down, but struggling with traditional approaches to scheduling and calendar blocking? Check out Genevieve Michael’s gentle approach to productivity.

Another handy resource I keep in my back pocket to help guide me through my seasonal or monthly check-ins: this checklist to keep your freelance business running smoothly. Print it, drop it into a google doc, do whatever you need to. You’ll be happy that you bookmarked.

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P.S. There are LOTS of freelance design roles open right now. It’s a good time for my design people to jump in and search.

3 EXTRA sites to find gigs this week

1. Founder Gigs is a newsletter that curates fractional roles for founders who can supplement their income while continuing to build their businesses. 

2. Yentalist features a curated list of great remote marketing jobs. It’s updated weekly with the latest and greatest.

3. Make space in your inbox every Friday for Kaitlyn Arford’s Freelance Opportunities newsletter. It’s chockfull of freelance opportunities for journalists, copywriters, social media managers, and more.

Your fall checklist:

Think about the seasonal shifts you need to make.

Take time to adjust your schedule, mindset, and business accordingly.

Continue building a sustainable, healthy freelance business that supports your lifestyle.

As always, let us know how we can help! 

Cheers,

Samantha & Andrea