For a freelancer the holidays can be very stressful. The holiday season presents the average freelancer with a number of confusing dilemmas. This post addresses some of those holiday dilemmas directly and explain what a freelancer can do to prepare for them.

Dilemma #1: Taking time off

Like most folks, many freelancers want to take some time off during the holidays. However, without proper planning, getting time off during the holidays can become a major freelancing stressor. Here are two steps you can take to help ensure that you have enough time to spend with your friends and family during the holiday season: schedule it, save for it.

Dilemma #2: To gift, or not to gift

Most freelancers struggle with the issue of whether or not it is okay to send a gift to their clients. This can be a real dilemma, because the wrong gift can make a bad impression.

Dilemma #3: Financial woes

The holiday season is actually one of the most expensive times of the year for many people.

Dilemma #4: Is there a scarcity of work?

One common belief that freelancers and others have is that the amount of work available to freelancers (and others) decreases drastically during the holiday season. In my own experience, however, companies often turn to freelancers to get work:  Don’t stop marketing, make yourself available.

Dilemma #5: Distractions, distractions, distractions

Distractions are tough for freelancers to deal with any time of the year, but they can be particularly hard to deal with during the holidays: be realistic about what you can accomplish, take adequate breaks.

Dilemma #6: Illness

You’re more likely to get sick during this time of the year because, between holiday get-togethers and last minute shopping, you are probably going to come into contact with more people: have a sick plan in place, take care of yourself.

How Do You Solve Your Holiday Dilemmas?

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