Ask How do you build discipline when there is no external pressure to perform daily?

[Brendan]

One of the hardest parts of freelancing is staying productive when nobody is checking up on you or setting deadlines you did not create yourself. Without a manager or a fixed office schedule, it is easy to let the day slip by without getting much done. Some people set strict work hours for themselves, while others use task lists or work timers to stay on track. What method do you use to keep yourself disciplined and consistent without any outside pressure pushing you?