The Daily Struggles Of An Introverted And Anxious Freelancer
I’m Sow, a freelance designer and illustrator. And a huge anxious and introvert person.
As it is really not easy everyday, I thought I could share it with you on the internet.
More info: introvertfreelance.tumblr.com
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Share on FacebookYou are not alone, Sow, you are not alone!!! Kia kaha! (New Zealand Maori for be strong/brave.)
I really relate to this. Especially the phone anxiety - I've missed out on so much because of it. Thank you for sharing how you feel, it's always nice to know there are people who understand. I hope you feel a bit better able to cope with the anxiety knowing it's not just you x
Yes, phone anxiety is something real! I have to use a phone all the time at work and it's not a problem at all. But giving phone calls for myself feels different and is so much more difficult! Usually I let my man take care of it or I send an e-mail instead.
Load More Replies...Did anyone else notice the laptop in 7th (last one)? It says FRSKN. I have no idea what other word could come out of those letters other that FORESKIN xD
I understand your pain, man! Believe in yourself, you are awesome! :) (Maybe you should write that on a post-it and place it where you can see it every time you need to call a client?)
I am introverted, but not this bad (I certainly do not doubt my abilities #6)... Yes, I rather email than call, call than go for a meeting, meet than do a presentation, do a presentation than lecture... And for me once the audience is above 20, its a freaking crowd... And I do get by...
Dude, don't worry! I'm nervous as hell in the real world too. People literally have to drag me across to make me meet new people. But let's forget our nervousness together! *Pumps fist* We can do it, Sow!!
Yup this is me, every drawing lol. Can you share how you get jobs/projects?
Yup, this is me, every drawing! lol. Can you share how you get jobs/projects?
I can identify with a lot of this. I hate taking phone calls and dread making them. The more I do it, the easier it is. But still, much prefer emails! I used to have self-doubt every time I sent an email, but as I got busier with work, I don't have the time to worry.
I am introverted but I am not without confidence. I never thought being an introvert and self deprecation as mutually exclusive qualities.
You are not alone, Sow, you are not alone!!! Kia kaha! (New Zealand Maori for be strong/brave.)
I really relate to this. Especially the phone anxiety - I've missed out on so much because of it. Thank you for sharing how you feel, it's always nice to know there are people who understand. I hope you feel a bit better able to cope with the anxiety knowing it's not just you x
Yes, phone anxiety is something real! I have to use a phone all the time at work and it's not a problem at all. But giving phone calls for myself feels different and is so much more difficult! Usually I let my man take care of it or I send an e-mail instead.
Load More Replies...Did anyone else notice the laptop in 7th (last one)? It says FRSKN. I have no idea what other word could come out of those letters other that FORESKIN xD
I understand your pain, man! Believe in yourself, you are awesome! :) (Maybe you should write that on a post-it and place it where you can see it every time you need to call a client?)
I am introverted, but not this bad (I certainly do not doubt my abilities #6)... Yes, I rather email than call, call than go for a meeting, meet than do a presentation, do a presentation than lecture... And for me once the audience is above 20, its a freaking crowd... And I do get by...
Dude, don't worry! I'm nervous as hell in the real world too. People literally have to drag me across to make me meet new people. But let's forget our nervousness together! *Pumps fist* We can do it, Sow!!
Yup this is me, every drawing lol. Can you share how you get jobs/projects?
Yup, this is me, every drawing! lol. Can you share how you get jobs/projects?
I can identify with a lot of this. I hate taking phone calls and dread making them. The more I do it, the easier it is. But still, much prefer emails! I used to have self-doubt every time I sent an email, but as I got busier with work, I don't have the time to worry.
I am introverted but I am not without confidence. I never thought being an introvert and self deprecation as mutually exclusive qualities.
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