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Freelancers in particular often find themselves in a dilemma: no one is watching their backs, so they can work freely and creatively – and procrastinate to their heart’s content. The catch: output and thus hourly wages are steadily decreasing while we mindlessly scroll through social media instead of working productively.

Scientists simply study everything – including what music helps us work and what does not. Here is a small overview and my personal tips.

When you’re building a blog or relaunching a website, it can sometimes feel like you need a crystal ball: What language style is right? What interests the audience – and who is the target group? Personas can help you get to know your target group better.

The boss calls after hours and the customer makes herself known, while we actually wanted to concentrate fully on our work. On Sundays, we quickly send an email from the couch and even on holiday we are always available. But why is it like that – and does it have to be like that?

Surely you’ve come across them before: The aesthetically pleasing videos that tell you how to finally stop being a routine-less loser who’s still asleep at 5am and doesn’t consider a protein shake a full meal.

In order to find the right path for us, the first thing we have to do is align our compass – and make some trade-offs. Here’s how!