(Samson Midigo is a columnist who writes on self-development)
You could be considering working from home as you start off or advance your freelancing career.
Needless to say, this is the best decision you can make as we usher in 2019.
Working from home has many advantages in the sense that it is flexible, fun and cost-effective.
Nonetheless, you do need knowledge and skills to coordinate different activities while you work from home.
Here are five reasons you should consider working from home summed up by the acronym S.C.O.P.E. which stands for area of coverage. These five letters represent five benefits of working from home as a freelance writer.
1.S – Speed
Freelance writing is time sensitive. It takes less than a minute for your PC/laptop/Smartphone to load to an online platform page. That is also the duration of time it takes to get your product/service message across the globe.
Working from home saves time on speed and allows you to craft credible content that pays dividends without leaving your home.
2. C – Control
Working from home gives you the control to plan your time and your mind with all the comfort that you would yearn for.
Once you set your mind to come up with a masterpiece article, use the power of working from home and know that you are in control of the game from the start of the game to the end.
3. O – Organization
Organisational skills go beyond writing to mapping out day to day freelancing activities in a home working environment.
Coupled with technology which is a wonderful convenience, it is easy to make a good plan on how to execute different tasks at the comfort of your house.
4. P – Pay Back. Imagine making between Sh500 to Sh4000 from writing one blog post at home. It is doable. There are freelancers making six figures writing blog posts which all happens under the roof of their houses.
5. E – Expectation
Believe in self and verify your values because beliefs determine your expectations. Expectation drives outcome in life, always remember that.
Life provides numerous opportunities for self-development. Whether you are working from home or comfortable with the day job, know the speed, and be in charge and organised.
These are the ingredients that pay handsomely for your commitment and talent.
In the world we are living today, it is not about culture time; it is all about results.
Therefore, whether you are toying with the idea of freelancing as a part-time or full-time engagement; if writing inspires you as it does me, you should consider freelance writing as a lifetime career working from home today!
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