I Didn’t Know Being Your Own Boss Meant Living Life Like This
The side of solopreneurial life you don’t see online.
Hello dear friend
The freedom to work on your own terms is exhilarating.
I learned this when I quit my job to become a full-time writer in 2021.
No more rigid schedules or restrictive policies. I could choose my projects, set my work hours, and make my own rules.
For the first few months, it felt as if I’d unlocked the secret to a happy life. I woke up every day with stars in my eyes, and when I went to sleep at night, all I had in my heart was gratitude.
This brand new life felt almost too good to be true.
Turns out, it was.
Within a few months, I found myself working around the clock. Amidst building my personal brand, writing articles, and working on the client’s content, I was always exhausted.
Not having the stability of a regular paycheck often made me question if I was truly doing my best. As the initial excitement wore off, the isolation of working alone took a toll on my mental peace.
That’s when I realized what it actually means to lead a self-employed life.
It’s not only about the curated life and aesthetic workspace with all the plants and natural light that everyone shares on social media.
All that looks attractive from the outside.
But only when you live it, you learn the pitfalls.
You’ve got to wear many hats and take on an overwhelming workload — with no one to share the burden.
If someone told me about all this when I was getting started, it would have saved me a lot of trouble.
After struggling with work anxiety and severe burnout, I’ve finally come to know what it takes to be your own boss. These first-hand lessons were learned the hard way, and I want to make it easier for you by sharing my insights.
I’ve compiled everything you need to know before starting your creative endeavour. This post will help you understand if you’re yet ready to be your own boss while shedding light on the lesser-known aspects of being self-employed.
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With love,
Anangsha.