How I Started My Own Freelancing Journey

My own freelancing journey really started from scratch. It was very difficult for me when I started my freelancing career but I was determined to pursue freelancing because it is my dream. I’d like to share it with all of my own freelancing journey challenges to remind you that it’s not easy to. Determination is very essential in this transition time It’s very important to note that there is no such thing as an “overnight success.” In freelancing, it is vital for a newbie to have extreme determination and perseverance in pursuing the career.

Started freelancing in the 30s

Some freelancers are successful in their 30s but, for me, I just started my own freelancing journey when I was in my 30s. But, it’s okay, in fact, freelancing is not a matter of age. We have students who are PWDs, housewives, and even high school graduates. And, in freelancing it does not discriminate against a type of people or your academic status. But, it only sees what value you can deliver to your clients.

I experienced a lot of challenges when I started my own freelancing journey. It was hard for me because I was working at home while taking care of employer but I stayed focus because I really want to pursue working home-based and the struggles that I experienced did not make me give up.

Many rejections and challenges

Maybe you’re wondering how my newbie time went through. The same with you I also experienced a lot of challenges and rejections; I got shortlisted and was not hired. Yes, I had a little knowledge when it comes to freelancing due to my training. But, it wasn’t enough. I never know about SEO, Click funnels or even social media because it was new at that time. I had to do research a lot because my coach will just instruct me to do this and that. Being resourceful and proactive was my tool in fulfilling my tasks.

Started with very little skills

As I’ve said there were tasks that I’m not familiar with, but, out of the little that I have, I used it to grow my freelancing career. When you become a successful freelancer you will not be remembering who did not hire you or the feelings you had during the downtime because what will remind you is that those rejections and struggles were opportunities in growing your career. When I shifted to freelancing I really made up my mind that this is my dream, this is what I want to pursue so, I did not consider giving up And for you to be competitive, you need to be consistent with your branding, updating your portfolio, and sending applications. Also, you need to focus on your attitude, character and the skills in order to be on top of your freelancing career. Embrace self-improvement

Freelancing empowered me to improve myself by learning to wake up early, managing my emotions when I experience challenges, and in handling myself. In freelancing, you need to sacrifice the usual things that you do which are not relevant to your freelancing career for you to stay focused.

Embrace continuous learning

In freelancing, learning should not stop. That’s why my everyday routine includes listening to podcasts, reading my all social media post Instagram,facebook linkedin and listening to audiobooks. For your freelancing career to grow, have a deep understanding of continuous learning and learn to embrace it. What’s really important to make you become a successful freelancing is you need to stay focus, stay consistent and grow as you go.

These are my secrets in my own freelancing journey. I hope it is inspirational and motivational to all of you.