Juggling on a High Wire: The Art of Work-Life Balance When You're Self-Employed

"If I'm working 'when I want to, ' how come it seems like I'm working all the time? " If you've ever thought these words in your freelance or self-employment career, you're not alone. Work-life balance can be difficult to create and maintain-especially when you're the boss and the only one doing the work. In Juggling on a High Wire, author Laura Poole reveals the key ideas in defining and envisioning life balance, as well as easy-to-implement strategies for creating it. Forget about "having it all"-it's time to focus on what you want and need in your life and how you want to live it Inside you'll learn:

• The tools you need to develop a vision for the kind of life you've been dreaming about
• Task-management tips and tricks for being amazingly effective with your time
• Options and choices for managing non-work issues such as parenting, personal needs, and more
• How to cope with those times when you're overworked-and what to do when you hit a business lull

Whether you're just starting out in self employment or have been at it for years, Juggling on a High Wire will help you gain the balance you've been looking for.

Author: Laura Poole
Publisher: More Cowbell Books, LLC
Published: 09/14/2015
Pages: 98
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9780986053825

About the Author
Poole, Laura: - In 1997, at the age of twenty-four, Laura Poole quit her job to be a full-time freelance copyeditor, founding Archer Editorial Services, Inc. Over years with ups and downs, she managed to keep work coming in; get married, buy a home, and have a baby; and even keep up with her book club, gourmet club, and quilting hobby. She trained to be a professional life coach (earning certification and accreditation), which strongly influenced her perception of a well-balanced life. She enjoys presenting on topics related to the freelance life. She lives in North Carolina with her family.Poinier, Jake: - Jake Poinier, a.k.a. Dr. Freelance, made the freelancing leap in 1999 and is the founder and owner of More Cowbell Books and Boomvang Creative Group. His client list includes Apollo Group, AT&T, Starwood Hotels/Troon Golf, National Speakers Association, Behr, Henkel and Johnson Controls, as well as a diverse array of small businesses, graphic design agencies, web firms and ghostwriting clients. Over the course of time, he's written everything from brochures, whitepapers and websites to radio ads, video scripts and speeches for Fortune 500 CEOs.