The Hardest Part Isn't the Work. It's Starting.
· focus · 5 min read
I don't resist the work itself. I resist the ten seconds before it. Here's what I've figured out about start-resistance, and the small tricks that actually get me moving.
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Thoughts on freelance workflows, productivity, and working independently.
How I Track Time Across Multiple Client Projects as a Freelancer
· time-tracking · 6 min read
The Friday invoice scramble was real until I found a system that worked. Here's how I actually track time across clients, and what I learned along the way.
To-Do Lists vs Day Planning: You Need Both as a Freelancer
· planning · 5 min read
Sometimes a simple checklist is enough. Sometimes you need a proper plan. Here's how I think about when to use which, and why forcing one approach doesn't work.
How I Learned to Stop Saying Yes to Everything as a Freelancer
· freelancing · 6 min read
When you're freelance, saying no feels dangerous. Here's how I went from automatic yes-man to setting real boundaries with clients.
Context Switching Between Client Projects as a Freelance Developer
· productivity · 7 min read
Switching between client codebases costs more than you think. Here's what the switch actually looks like for developers, and how to make it less painful.
How I Manage Multiple Clients as a Freelance Developer
· freelancing · 6 min read
Juggling 2-4 clients at once doesn't have to mean chaos. Here's how I actually organise my work, decide who gets priority, and keep things moving.
Why I'm Building Koaline Instead of Using Notion, ClickUp, or Sunsama
· productivity · 5 min read
I tried Notion, ClickUp, Sunsama, and Akiflow. None of them gave me what I actually needed as a freelance developer. So I started building my own.
How I Plan My Freelance Week (When I Actually Do It)
· workflow · 6 min read
I don't plan every day. But when I do, everything runs smoother. Here's my actual weekly planning workflow as a freelancer, including the parts where I fall off.
Managing Tasks Across ClickUp, Notion, and Jira Without Losing Your Mind
· integrations · 7 min read
When every client uses a different project management tool, keeping track of your work becomes a job in itself. Here's how I dealt with the chaos, and what finally broke.