Weekly digest #33 of 2025

• School Newbies! Adjusting to Working Within School Hours, a podcast by Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland — Parents of school-age kids, September’s new routine is here. From ignoring your inbox after drop-off to leaving wiggle room before pick-up, here’s how to stay productive and sane.
• Working with AI: Measuring the Occupational Implications of Generative AI — Microsoft published a detailed look at how generative AI tools like Copilot are actually being used and what that might mean for different professions. You can download the whole study as a PDF here.
• How to Fight Work-From-Home Fatigue, by Indiana Lee — Clear boundaries, scheduled breaks, and structured routines are your best defense against work-from-home fatigue. Indiana advises to use techniques like time-blocking or Pomodoro to reset your energy, create a distinct work zone or transition rituals, and listen to your body’s signals to know when to pause. These simple habits keep productivity high and burnout at bay.
• The Tools Freelancers Need To Run a Business of One — On August 26, Sarah Duran hosts the next session in her Future is Freelance Forum series, focusing on building a tech stack that grows with you, pinpointing must-have tools, and rethinking how they serve the freelance economy. You can register for free.
• Finding Clients in 2025: What’s Working, by Sara Gibson — Struggling to find clients in 2025? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to go it alone. Share your process (not just polished outcomes), ask your community for support, collaborate on pitches, and give and receive feedback—because, as Sara mentions, mutual support is your strongest growth strategy.

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