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In Part 2 of our series on habits, we’re going to talk about five habits every freelancer should have. However, before we begin, I want to make it clear that I don’t recommend adding these into your routine all at once. Use the strategies we discussed in Part 1 to make sure these habits build on each other and stick over time. If you’ve already listened to Part 1, then let’s dive into the five habits I think every freelancer should have: 1. A mindfulness practice Having a mindfulness practice, even if it’s just stopping to take deep breaths, can help ensure that you don’t get swept away by the ongoing deluge of tasks, emails, etc., and keep you focused on the task at hand. 2. Project management Assigning tasks to yourself and your team, and ensuring that the workload is even and manageable, is key to ensuring a smooth work week. 3. Keep your inbox closed The email inbox is a trap for most people that can lead to hours of feeling busy without actually getting anything done. Set specific times to check your ema