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As a freelancer in administrative roles, you have the flexibility and freedom many people dream of. But with that freedom comes the responsibility to manage your own growth. Setting the right performance goals and learning intentions can be the key to staying competitive in a competitive market.  What are performance goals?  Performance goals are set when you want to hit certain numbers or achieve a particular target. They are helpful when there's something specific you want to achieve and you already have the skills or knowledge needed to achieve it. What are learning intentions? Learning Intentions, on the other hand, are mostly useful when building new skills and knowledge, especially when adapting to changes that challenge you to do things differently. Let's break down the steps for setting performance goals and learning intentions. Step 1: Create a clear vision:  You must have heard this a lot and it's beginning to sound like a cliche! I know! But it's a point th

The benefits of freelancing include flexibility, freedom, and the ability to work when and how you choose. But let's face it: balancing multiple clients, meeting deadlines, and dealing with uncertain income can be stressful. Your long-term success in freelancing requires being able to manage stress effectively.  TIPS ON MANAGING STRESS AS A FREELANCER 1. ORGANIZE! I cannot emphasize this point enough. When your schedule is all over the place and a cluttered mess in your head, it becomes challenging to take charge of all your tasks and responsibilities effectively. And this can result in a lot of stress. Also, don’t try to handle too many clients at a time so that you can give yourself time to breathe and deliver your best to your clients. Being well-organized makes your job easier too. Remember that you are an independent contractor, you determine how you want your workflow to be, so it’s up to you to organize everything.  2. An important part of self-care is a regular workout rout

  For freelancers in administrative roles such as executive assistants, or project managers, your job may include data entry into spreadsheets, and creating reports using tools like Excel and Google Sheets. It's important to understand and be able to use some Excel functions that manipulate data to improve your efficiency and speed. Apart from the mathematical functions, some Excel functions I've found really handy are the Text functions. These functions are powerful tools designed to manipulate and format text strings within your spreadsheets. They save you time and effort by automating tasks that would otherwise require manual editing. In this article, I'll discuss some of the most commonly used Excel text functions that make data manipulation a breeze! CONCATENATE The first function we'll look at, and one of my favorites is the  CONCATENATE function. Concatenate joins two or more text strings into one string. The Syntax for Concatenate: =CONCATENATE(A2, " "

  Question: What's next after breaking your tasks and ordering them according to the Eisenhower Matrix ? Answer: You can use a time management tool to focus on one task at a time and complete it on schedule before moving on to another. Time management is a game-changer for productivity and focus, and one of the most popular and effective time management tools is the Pomodoro Technique. In this article, we will discuss the Pomodoro Technique: what it is, its history, when and how to use it, handling distractions, and potential modifications. So let’s get started! What is the Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that breaks tasks into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. These intervals are called “Pomodoros,” after the Italian word for tomato, inspired by the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that Francesco Cirillo used in the 1980s. This technique helps boost productivity, reduce burnout, and effectively manage distra

  “Time management skills are essential for freelancers offering executive assistance and project management services. Why? As an Executive Assistant, your role revolves around managing your client's schedule. Without essential task management skills, accomplishing this task becomes challenging” Today we’re focussing our attention on one of the tools used for managing tasks, the Eisenhower Decision Matrix. The Eisenhower Matrix, or the Urgent vs. Important Matrix, is a powerful task management tool that helps you prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance. It is named after the 34th U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who emphasized the importance of balancing time between urgent and important tasks. It is designed to help you sort each task according to its priority level.  High-priority tasks: These tasks directly contribute to your goals or client deliverables and must be done immediately. Medium priority:  These tasks are also important but can be scheduled. They don’t h