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We don’t talk enough about the emotional resistance that happens when we start something new like a freelance business.

Steven Pressfield, the author of The War of Art says that resistance is normal and to be expected.

You’re not alone if you doubt your abilities and feel shaky.

The cure is to press on until the risky, scary new thing becomes familiar territory.

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Join CoLabourNation from the link our bio.

There are practical challenges to starting a freelance business, like: describing your services, creating a website, and attracting your first clients.

But the hardest part is often your own mental and emotional resistance. Our brains want to keep us safe so they put up a fuss when we try something new or risky.

Author Steven Pressfield says, “Resistance is the most toxic force on the planet.”
Resistance is the inner voice that tells us we're not good enough, that we're not capable of achieving our goals, and that we should give up before we even start.

CoLabourNation founder, Sandra Reimer defeats resistance by recalling past successes, sitting down to work every day whether she feels like it or not, and reframing failure as learning.

What do you do to overcome resistance? Comment below 👇

CoLabourNation is a community of Canadian freelance marketing, communication, and admin pros collaborating to multiply impact and income.

In our private online community we:
✔️Solve business challenges together in group mastermind sessions
✔️Share feedback to improve our marketing at Idea Swaps
✔️Ask & Answer questions
✔️Share resources

We all need feedback to get insight into our superpowers, what we do easily that looks like magic to others.
Sources of wisdom:

✅Reflect on job and personal experiences. What did you excel at?
✅Ask clients and coworkers for feedback and identify patterns.
✅Take an assessment like CliftonStrengths, Kolbe Index, or Working Genius.
Armed with insights, you can offer outstanding freelance services related to your superpowers.

We all know how tough it can be to get noticed in the vast sea of online services. But don't worry, we've outlined 5 effective strategies that you can use to promote your freelance services and land clients!

What strategies work the best for you? Comment below 👇