\nPrinters seem to have a sixth sense for knowing when a big design presentation is about to happen (see above). At the eleventh hour, they always seem to go on the fritz. When that all-too-familiar ‘PAPER JAM’ message appears, it’s the perfect occasion to take a deep breath and chill. Take a zen approach to it all, and tell yourself “It’s all part of the processâ€.\n \nAnyone who’s given up the world of full-time design to go it alone knows the stress that comes from work drying up. But at these times, it’s important to remember why you got into the freelance game in the first place. Work will always come in peaks and troughs. So be sure to chill out and enjoy the peace and quiet that you were never allowed to have when you worked for a boss.\n \nAny designer knows that the idea is only one half of any good design solution. The other half involves selling that idea to your client. And it can be a nerve-wracking situation. But it helps to know that every presenter, no matter how seasoned, experiences some nerves. It might also benefit you to treat the occasion like you’re talking to a friend or a family member, rather than a client. This will help you relax and be a little looser.\n \nDespite the name, writer’s block happens to designers too. Sometimes, no matter what approach you take or how you look at a problem, a solution doesn’t present itself. When this happens, try and remember to take stock and go for a walk to clear your head. Ideas are like water, they come in waves. It’s not possible to force an idea to happen any more than it is possible to force water uphill.\n <\/span>2. When The Freelance Work Slows <\/span><\/h2>
<\/span>3. Before That Big Presentation <\/span><\/h2>
<\/span>4. When Ideas Won’t Flow <\/span><\/h2>
<\/span>5. When Your Computer Crashes <\/span><\/h2>
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