Self-employed life is never easy.

You’re lost in extremes:

• either working too hard, or

• not working at all.

Here are 10 proven-to-work tips to set work boundaries (so you get work done without burning out)🧵👇

#1  Set a fixed work time

Treat your work like 9-5. Once the fixed work hours are over, don’t think about work again.

#2  Take the weekends off

Working during weekends might exhaust you next week.

Instead, use them to:

• recharge,

• ideate,

• review the past week, and

• plan the week ahead.

#3  Add fun elements to work:

• work on a creative project,

• explore new ways to work, or

• try to do your boring task in an interesting manner.

#4  Give yourself periodic "raises":

• upgrade your lifestyle,

• allot more funds to your "disposable income," or

• splurge on some luxuries.

#5  Spend at least an hour outdoors

It will:

• recharge your creative juices,

• ensure physical movement, and

• give your brain some rest.

#6  Stretch every 20 minutes

You can take a short walk around your house. It’ll relax your body.

#7  Stay hydrated

Drink at least 3 liters of water every day.

Keep a recurring reminder on your phone so you don’t forget.