I hate being stressed out. Sadly, a life of a freelancer usually comes with a good bunch of negative emotions and during the years I feel like I’ve finally learned how to deal with it.

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In the past month, I’ve started a new business, did plenty of things out of my comfort zone, got the keys to my new apartment, planned the renovation and still got the chance to enjoy the last bits of summer. I might have missed on some e-mails and Instagram posts, but I’m thrilled to see that I’ve finally learned to avoid those anxious moments when things do not go my perfect way.

The great thing about being your own boss is the freedom that comes with it. This is why I don’t want to let stress ruin it all for me. I love my clients to bits and always try to provide the best possible service in a matter of hours, but I don’t feel like the purpose in life is that constant hustling. We all need a minute or two to ourselves from time to time and the world doesn’t stop if I need to stop… Let me share what works for me!

Ways I’m Trying To Lead A Stress-Free Life

• I started journaling daily a few weeks ago & I can already feel how it’s changing my life for the better. Now, every morning & evening I take a couple of minutes a day to write down some things I’m grateful for. I love using 5 minutes journal for this & it’s been SO useful. I can’t express the feeling, but journaling simply allows me to be more aware of the great things in my life daily & that’s the best thing ever.

• Meditating. Just as with journaling- you can meditate for only 5-10 minutes a day and that will already make you feel so much more aware & in the moment. I use a Headspace app for this & usually take a 10-minute session during the day. As a freelancer, I really struggle with taking breaks & meditation really helped me to find a balance throughout my day.

• Going to bed early & getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep every day. Sleep is the best medicine when it comes to managing stress and I’ve grown to see the downs of those late-night working sessions the hard way.

• Simply determining what are these unpleasant distractions & getting rid of them took me a long way. I no longer spend hours obsessing about the things that do not matter and only choose to put an effort into the relationships that are both sided.

• Feeling grateful. I feel like this is an issue most of the entrepreneurs deal with. Whatever we do- there’s always someone doing better than us. These thoughts can kill our dreams & our confidence. That’s why it is important to stop. It’s depressing. Instead, we should start focusing on the things that we have already improved through our hard work & devotion. We should learn the importance of feeling grateful, it’s so powerful.

• Being smart about my money. There’s something so powerful about tracking your numbers. Seeing how much I made, how much I spent and how much I own makes me feel peaceful as I typically see that I can easily put 30-40% of my income for savings. It also shows me all the unnecessary purchases I’ve made during the month. Stressing about money usually comes from not being in control, open a spreadsheet and start writing your numbers down. Read more: Making Peace With My Financial Situation.

• Not giving a single f**k of what others might think. Seriously, why the heck we care so much on what our friends/ neighbors/family members think about our decisions. The truth is, I have stuff of my own to worry about & I know that so do the others. Realising this made me see how pointless it is to actually make decisions in my life according to what might look right to other people. Let’s just do what makes us happy, that’s the most important!

It’s all on the mindset, my friend. By giving myself enough time to analyze my needs, I’ve learned to take a step back when I feel like my life is getting a bit out of order. Sadly, we can’t exactly avoid stress coming into our lives, but we can definitely control how we deal with it.