Weekly digest #15 of 2025

• Freelance Unlocked is back on May 14–15 in Berlin — a unique conference for freelancers in Europe, bringing together 700+ independent professionals and 50+ speakers. If you’re working solo, this is your chance to connect, learn, and get inspired through workshops, talks, and a networking party. Use our code FREELANCINGEU4FUN25 for €30 off your ticket.
• How to Deal With Dissatisfaction, by our member Magdalena Cevelova — Consultations can go wrong for many reasons, but most issues stem from miscommunication, unclear expectations, or mismatched values — not bad intentions. Magdalena outlines 7 common causes of dissatisfaction in consultations and what freelancers (and their clients) can do to prevent them.
• 3 Anti-Fragility Goals for Freelancers, by Austin L. Church — As freelancers, we face many challenges and uncertainties. Austin suggests three antifragility goals to help us navigate them: build a savings buffer, market daily, and improve efficiency and pricing.
• Protecting Your Mental Health as a Freelancer: Prioritize You!, by Sara Gibson — Freelancing offers freedom but can also impact your mental health due to stress, isolation, and pressure. This article offers 5 practical strategies to stay well: set boundaries, take breaks, practice self-compassion, create a calming workspace, and connect with fellow freelancers.
• Clinical trial: AI Therapy Bot Cuts Depression by 50%, from The Freelance Informer — A U.S. study shows that AI-powered therapy apps can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety by 51% and 31% respectively, while offering 24/7 support. As the article states, for freelancers facing stress and isolation, this technology may become a valuable mental health tool.

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