Downtime as a freelancer can feel uncomfortable: no projects, no deadlines (thank god for that though), and the fear that you might never find another client.

But here’s the thing: downtime isn’t wasted time, it’s space for opportunnity.

In this solo episode of The Freelance Blueprint, Elisabeth shares practical and mindset-focused ways to make the most of slow seasons.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Reach out to past clients and spark new opportunities

✅ Create healthy habits that support you when work gets busy again

✅ Review your subscriptions and cut unnecessary costs

✅ Get systems in place to streamline your freelance workflow

✅ Build skills, update your portfolio, and reset your mindset

Whether you’re brand-new to freelancing or a seasoned pro, this episode will help you reframe downtime into a powerful tool for growth, stability, and freedom.

📌 Let me know in the comments what you do in your downtime

Downtime as a freelancer can feel uncomfortable: no projects, no deadlines (thank god for that though), and the fear that you might never find another client.

But here’s the thing: downtime isn’t wasted time, it’s space for opportunnity.

In this solo episode of The Freelance Blueprint, Elisabeth shares practical and mindset-focused ways to make the most of slow seasons.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Reach out to past clients and spark new opportunities

✅ Create healthy habits that support you when work gets busy again

✅ Review your subscriptions and cut unnecessary costs

✅ Get systems in place to streamline your freelance workflow

✅ Build skills, update your portfolio, and reset your mindset

Whether you’re brand-new to freelancing or a seasoned pro, this episode will help you reframe downtime into a powerful tool for growth, stability, and freedom.

📍Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:09 Reframing Downtime

02:18 Making the most of the Ebbs and Flows of the Freelance Market

05:52 More Downtime at the Beginning of Your Freelance Career

06:43 Maintain Your Business

07:32 Post About Your Past Project on Linkedin

08:43 Build Systems Where Needed

10:54 Review Your Subscriptions

14:49 Go to IRL Networking Events

17:15 Upskill , not just your hard skills

21:02 Stay Up to Date within Your Niche

22:30 Get a Freelance Coach2

4:06 Enjoy Life

24:40 What I wish someone would've told me

25:40 Outro

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