When freelancing feels slow, it’s easy to panic.
You refresh your inbox.
You scan job boards.
You start doubting if you even have what it takes anymore.
This post is the second part of my story — the part after the burnout.
Not a comeback story. Just the truth about rebuilding momentum through small steps, one day at a time.
1. I Let Go of “Fix Everything Today”
I used to list everything I had to fix:
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Update my profile
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Improve my portfolio
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Find new clients
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Catch up on late payments
That list made me freeze.
Now, I pick one thing. Just one:
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Reach out to one person
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Update one sentence in my About page
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Post one paragraph on my blog
It doesn’t feel like much. But it adds up.
One small action each day helped me feel like I was moving again.
2. I Prayed — Just One Honest Line
Freelancing feels heavy when you carry it alone.
One day, I paused and just whispered:
“God, help me be at peace today.”
It wasn’t dramatic. Just quiet.
After that, I journaled what I felt — without editing.
Then I sent a message to a client I hadn’t heard from in months.
That small shift helped me focus.
3. I Created Even When I Felt Empty
I used to wait for motivation to strike.
That never worked.
So I told myself:
“Just open the page and type for 10 minutes.”
Sometimes I write a sentence.
Sometimes I end up writing an entire blog post like this one.
Publishing those raw posts helped me reconnect — with readers, old contacts, even clients.
4. I Blocked a Guilt-Free Day Off
I gave myself one day a week to stop working.
No laptop.
No inbox.
No guilt.
Instead, I:
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Took a walk
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Visited family
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Read something non-work related
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Prayed
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Napped (yes, naps count as productive)
I didn’t come back 10x more energized.
But I came back clearer. That’s what mattered.
5. I Tracked the Smallest Wins
Before, I only measured success by income or replies.
Now I keep a small notebook beside my laptop where I write:
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“Sent one proposal today.”
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“Didn’t spiral on LinkedIn.”
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“Wrote a blog post even when I didn’t feel like it.”
Those wins reminded me I was still moving — even when it felt like I wasn’t.
🔗 Helpful Links That Kept Me Going
These are some of my posts that helped me stay grounded when I felt stuck:
☕ Final Sip
I used to think progress had to be big to matter.
Now I know it just has to be honest.
Tiny steps. Quiet rest. One prayer.
That’s how I rebuilt momentum — slowly, but steadily.
💬 Let’s Talk
What’s your small-but-powerful habit during a rough freelance season?
A prayer? A tool? A shift in mindset?
Drop your comment below. I’d love to hear your story — and someone else might need it too.
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