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The Resilient Freelancer: Strategies for Bouncing Back from Setbacks
Rejection will come — what matters is how you face it!
Whether you’re a veteran or a newbie in the world of freelancing, setbacks are just a part of the game.
A client may cancel a project unexpectedly, your pitch may get rejected, or you may miss out on an exciting gig. You may also face criticism or rejections from colleagues or customers that can be hard to handle.
These moments can be disheartening, and without a conventional team to share the burden, it’s entirely on you to pick yourself up, dust off, and bounce back stronger than before.
In the world of freelancing, one of the best tools for bouncing back is to create a strategy that helps you tackle the problem. Let’s look at some tips for establishing a strategy that will help you overcome any setback.
1. Acceptance: The First Step Towards Resilience
In the immortal words of Paul Boese, “Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.”
Similarly, accepting a setback won’t change what happened, but it sets the stage for a prosperous and successful freelance future.
