Just about every freelancer has deadlines set for client work. Clients want things yesterday and want them done in a certain way.
As freelancers work on client projects, there will always be some kind of deadline.
What if you made some personal deadlines for yourself?
If you are one that needs motivation or something to kick you in the rear to work on non-client project, creating personal deadlines might be right for you. Deadlines can be vital when it comes to pushing you to act on personal projects. When creating deadlines for yourself, treat them the same as you would deadlines for clients. Personal deadlines should be separate from the usual to-do list. The higher priority tasks should have their own separate attached deadlines.
Whether it is building a new blog, creating your business cards or some other non-client project, creating personal deadlines for these projects can assist you in accomplishing these goals in a timely manner. I know I can sometimes be one that thinks of doing something and not taking action some kind of action on many of my non-client projects. By creating personal deadlines, I am putting myself on a strict schedule to follow to complete the projects.
If you have more ways that you use to accomplish non-client projects, please let us know by leaving a comment here.
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I actually do treat personal deadlines like client deadlines, or rather, I set everything up as a separate project, and put deadlines on projects and on the tasks inside those projects. I’ve tried different task lists and organizers. Right now I’m using Vitalist.com, which works reasonably well.
If I were a programmer or had the money to hire one to design something for me, it would probably combine some of Vitalist, some of Outlook, and some things no organizer I’ve seen has.
The main thing is to recognize that personal projects are important.
Hi Angie,
Thanks.
I haven’t checked out Vitalist.com yet, but will take a look at it.
I understand completely. I am on a Mac and use a combination of tools on there along with some other site tools. I am planning to program something for myself when I have the time.
Yes, I agree that personal projects are important and something that every freelancer should keep at the front of their mind.
Thanks.