Community Insights for Impact
Mental Health
Putting the "Life" Back in Work Life Balance
My son has a half day of school today, so we are signing off early and going camping with a number of other families. This is the "balance" I was looking for when I started freelancing full time. Balance doesn't mean 50/50 (and likely never will), but the autonomy to decide to shut down and venture into the woods with my family is one of my driving purposes for freelancing full time. 2023 was a learning year where I didn't allow space for my personal needs and priorities. I'm still learning, but this year is better!
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The Why Behind Curate Impact
In this blog post, Heather Owens, Founder of Curate Impact, shares her journey from educator and non-profit professional to successful freelancer. She opens up about the challenges of freelancing, such as loneliness and overwhelming responsibilities, and how her network's support helped her succeed. Heather also introduces Curate Impact, a community designed to connect freelancers with resources, opportunities, and each other, to help them overcome freelancing hurdles and achieve their goals.
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