If this pandemic has taught us anything, it's that technology has been a huge contributor to our ability to continue with our lives, and thousands of us are freelancers or working from home, which requires extra effort to stay focused on our goals and objectives.

Knowing how to manage your time is one of the most critical factors in building a successful career. After all, time is a limited resource. So if you really want your freelance career to be successful, here are some tips to help you manage your time better:

1. Visualize your goals

Some people underestimate the power of visualization and its impact on the development of your life. Successful entrepreneurs know this: visualization is the first step after conceiving an idea, and applying it to your business or work is a must .

2. Prioritize your activities

Being self-employed means you have complete freedom over your working hours. This can be great, but it can also be confusing. Being free to choose your work schedule doesn't mean you can overlap your activities during that time. To manage your time properly, you must prioritize the most important tasks first, then the next.

3. Create a schedule

Once you've prioritized your freelance tasks and activities, it's time to write them all down in your AcrossTheWorldPlanner planner. Save your pending activities to the calendar and explain what needs to be done and the deadlines for each one.

4. Get rid of distractions

There's nothing worse than working in an environment filled with distractions. Even the smallest ones will subconsciously distract you. You should try to identify these distractions and eliminate them. We have an article on how to organize books and place plants in your workspace that might be of interest to you. The important thing is that your workspace makes you feel good! Also, keep distractions like phone notifications and social media at bay.

5. Treat yourself with love

It's essential that you stay mentally healthy by only accepting jobs you can handle. Otherwise, you could generate poor results, which can damage your relationships with your clients or at work. Don't be that hateful boss you swore you'd never have, who makes you work overtime every day and doesn't respect your lunch break or leaving time. Even if you're your own boss, don't overwork yourself and make time for yourself and your family.