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How can you identify your long-term career goals as a freelancer?

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As a freelancer, you have the freedom and flexibility to choose your own projects, clients, and schedule. But you also face the challenge of defining and pursuing your long-term career goals, without the guidance or support of a traditional employer. How can you identify what you want to achieve in your freelance career, and how can you plan your actions accordingly? In this article, we will share some tips and strategies to help you clarify your vision, set realistic and meaningful goals, and track your progress as a freelancer.

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1 Assess your current situation

Before you can plan your future, you need to understand your present. Take some time to evaluate your current freelance career and ask yourself questions about your strengths and weaknesses, sources of income and expenses, challenges and opportunities, values and motivations, skills and interests, and satisfaction and fulfillment levels. Doing so will enable you to identify your areas of improvement, gaps and needs, preferences and passions, and indicators of success.

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When making an action plan, the first step is to take a hard look at your starting point. Ask yourself the following: 1. How many clients do you currently have and what is your capacity? 2. Would you need to delegate anything? 3. What are your current expenses for tools, platforms, etc. and do you anticipate getting anything else? 4. Are your prices fair to you and your clients or do you need to revise your packages? Answering these questions will give you a baseline so you can create a cohesive plan moving forward.

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2 Envision your desired outcome

Next, you need to imagine what you want your freelance career to look like in the long term. Think about your aspirations, your purpose, and your impact. What kind of projects do you want to work on? What kind of clients do you want to serve? What kind of lifestyle do you want to have? What kind of legacy do you want to leave? You can use tools such as vision boards, mind maps, or journaling to help you visualize your desired outcome.

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Digital freelancing enables you to live virtually wherever and however you want, so I'd recommend starting by designing your desired lifestyle. For example, where would you go if you had the option? Once you answer that question, you can begin to map out the types of projects and clients that can make it a reality. For example, if you want to live overseas, will you be able to communicate effectively with clients from your home country outside of regular business hours? If not, then the clients and/or locations you choose may have to change to provide your desired lifestyle and overall outcome.

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3 Set SMART goals

Having a clear vision of your desired outcome is essential for success as a freelancer, and you should break it down into SMART goals to guide your actions and decisions. For example, if your vision is to become a renowned freelance writer in your niche, some of the objectives you could set are publishing 10 articles in reputable publications within 6 months, increasing website traffic by 50% in a year, building a portfolio of 20 satisfied clients in two years, and earning $100,000 in annual income within three years. These goals will help you measure your progress and achievements.

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Your freelance goals should be achievable, first and foremost. Charge rates that allow you to keep your bills paid, but don't worry about hitting lofty income targets just yet. Focus instead on expanding from one client to three or five clients, as this is an easier target to hit earlier in your career. As you progress, aim to work with a small handful of high-paying clients as opposed to doing low-paying, one-off "gigs" as that's a quick way to derail your goals and leave you stressing about income.

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4 Create an action plan

After setting your SMART goals, you need to create an action plan that outlines the steps, resources, and timelines required to achieve them. This is where you convert your goals into tangible tasks and activities that can be scheduled and completed. For instance, if one of your goals is to publish 10 articles in reputable publications within the next 6 months, some of the steps in your action plan may include researching and pinpointing 10 publications that fit your niche and style, pitching article ideas to the editors of each publication, writing and editing your articles following each publication's guidelines and feedback, then submitting and promoting your articles on your website and social media channels.

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5 Review and adjust your plan

Finally, you need to review and adjust your plan regularly, to ensure that you are on track with your goals, and that your goals are still relevant and aligned with your vision. You can use tools such as calendars, trackers, or dashboards to monitor your performance and outcomes, and to identify any issues or opportunities that may arise. You can also seek feedback and support from other freelancers, mentors, or coaches, who can help you improve your skills, overcome your challenges, and celebrate your achievements.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Setting achievable goals and developing a plan will help you track and celebrate your progress—but don't be afraid to set big goals, too. There's nothing wrong with having aspirations that others might scoff at. Take it one day at a time, and always consider how the work you perform in your business today will benefit you tomorrow.

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1 Assess your current situation

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