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Nothing ever goes as planned.

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Well, rarely.

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Whether you're a freelancer or
working in house somewhere,

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you can't guarantee that you have complete
control over your schedule, resources,

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project scope, or
any other variable that affects your work.

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The real world is going to
throw obstacles in your way, so

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adapting to the environment
is how you survive.

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What truly defines success in these cases
is the ability to remain flexible and

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still get the job done.

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Learning how to properly manage
your time makes this possible.

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With many jobs,
your hours are defined for you.

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So working with your team or
boss to prioritize your tasks and

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projects allows you to focus
on the right things first.

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It creates expectations for
them and for you, and

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it makes getting work done a lot easier.

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If you're a freelancer, time may seem
unlimited, but we all have lives to lead.

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We can't work every waking
hour on our projects.

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There's got to be a balance.

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And prioritization is even more vital
when nobody's telling you what to do.

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You have to ensure that
things get done on your own.

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In both cases, in a company and
as a freelancer,

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it's crucial to define a schedule and
task list for yourself.

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Even if all you can do is come up with
what you're gonna work on that day,

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at least you have a direction to
start with, and something to work on.

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Maintaining your focus is key.

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Now at any given moment, something
might happen to interrupt things.

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New projects, new crises,
changes to existing requests.

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They can and will arise.

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The first thing to do is evaluate
the importance of this new information.

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Does it delay you in any way?

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Can you work around it?

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Or do you have to take
care of something first?

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Once you've decided what to do,
spread the word.

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Make sure everyone's on the same page, and

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that those affected by the change
are aware of it and understand why.

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This brings us back to our
effective communication point.

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Don't leave stakeholders wondering
where a project deliverable is.

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People would rather get honest and

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direct information than be left
guessing where their website or app is.

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Over time, the more projects you work on,

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the better you'll become
at adapting to change.

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In doing so, you can gain a reputation
as someone that can work under pressure,

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can adapt to variable situations,
and can get results.

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So how does flexibility and
time management benefit you?

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Flexible workers can do
more than inflexible ones,

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and they'll be offered more opportunities.

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Being able to set realistic expectations
on your work allows you to focus and

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achieve a work-life balance.

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Your value as a worker, freelancer,
or team member will be increased if

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people know that you can manage time and
expectations effectively