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Mental wellbeing when self-employed

Becoming self-employed can have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing. The freedom and flexibility can help you to prevent issues becoming worse, and manage existing conditions. But it can also involve pressure and big emotional challenges which can have a negative effect on your business, relationships and lifestyle. We've put together a set of resources and guides to support positive mental wellbeing for the self-employed.

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Listing advice Neurodiversity
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Neurodiversity and self-employment

The growth in awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity in recent years has largely been positive, although there’s still a long way to go in terms of diagnosis ...

7.5 minutes
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Coping with social anxiety when you’re self-employed
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If you suffer from social anxiety, the desire to stay at home and avoid social situations can create problems for your business. We’ll discuss here how social anx...

10 minutes
Listing advice How to stop self employed procrastination
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How to stop self-employed procrastination hurting your career
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Time management and productivity are essential for almost any self-employed business to succeed. But even experienced freelancers and contractors can find themsel...

8 minutes
Listing advice Tackle freelance burnout
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How to tackle freelance burnout for the self-employed
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Everyone will experience times when they feel less motivated or enthusiastic about their work. But it’s important to know how to spot and tackle freelance burnout...

12 minutes
Listing advice Manage stress when youre self employed
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How to manage stress when you’re self-employed
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Everyone will feel stressed at times. It’s a normal part of life, and can even be a positive thing in some circumstances. But when it becomes a long-term state of...

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UK Freelance Mental Health Statistics

You're not alone in facing mental health challenges. Our UK Freelance Mental Health Statistics show the widespread issues affecting the general population, and th...

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Thriving, not just surviving: Essential skills for the newly self-employed
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This webinar session aims to tackle the common challenges faced by newcomers in the freelancing world.

20 Mar 2024
1 hour, 21 minutes
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Essential strategies for established freelancers: Elevate your wellbeing, productivity, and results
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This webinar session looks at the common challenges established freelancers and independent professionals face in their business journey.

28 Feb 2024
1 hour, 9 minutes
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The Power of Routines: Managing your time and energy effectively as a freelancer
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Learn strategies from wellbeing consultant and leadership coach Kate Horwood, about how to improve your time and energy management as well as your wellbeing to he...

11 Oct 2023
1 hour, 13 minutes
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