Music is a wonderful thing. It can boost your mood, make the workday a bit more bearable, and put words to feelings and ideas that are otherwise difficult to describe.
We’ve put together the following playlist to celebrate the spirit of the freelancer. Each song touches on an idea that is central to the freelance lifestyle, and the overall list also serves as a nice productivity-boosting playlist for those gray Monday mornings. Check out our selections and don’t forget to leave songs from your own workday playlist in the comments.
“Home” – LCD Soundsystem
Every freelancer knows the joy of working from home. I mean, is there anything better than brewing a strong put of coffee and spending the day working at the kitchen table in your pajamas? This track from the now-defunct Brooklyn dance-pop band is all about the pleasures of the place we call home.
“Bossy” – Kelis
One of the best things about freelancing is you’re your own boss. You decide when your workday starts, what projects you take on, and how much you make. Given all the power that freelancing offers, no one will look down on you if you want to get your bossy strut on and sing this song during your afternoon lunch break.
“Mo Money, Mo Problems” – The Notorious B.I.G.
So the life of a freelancer isn’t all working in your pajamas and being your own boss. There are some tough parts as well, like managing your business-related expenses and turning down work when you’re just too busy to take on any more. But these are good problems to have, so next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, think of Biggie’s classic anthem.
“She Works Hard for the Money” – Donna Summer
There will be days as a freelancer when you look at your to-do list and want to cry. There will be too much work and not enough time to get it done—and yet, somehow, you will succeed. You’ll squeeze four hours of work into two hours and deliver something to a customer that they absolutely adore. When you have days like this, pour yourself a glass of wine at 5 p.m. on the dot and turn up this Donna Summer classic.
“Don’t Give Up” – Washed Out
On the flip side, there will be not-so-busy days. You’ll wonder why not a single new customer has contacted you all week. You’ll start to think that maybe your mom was right when she said that a full-time desk job is better and “more secure.” But on days like these, remember that freelancing is a hustle, and that downtime is just part of the game. Follow the wise words of this track by Washed Out and “don’t give up.”
“Freedom ’90” – George Michael
Even if you’ve only made twenty dollars as a freelancer, you’re already on the road to success. The freelance lifestyle is all about taking control of your life and work and making money in a way that makes you happy. George Michael’s classic song is a great one for any scenario, from tough days to great ones, and serves as a reminder that freelancers have something that very few other American workers have: freedom.
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