Ask What is one thing about freelancing that nobody prepares you for emotionally?

[Brendan]

Most people focus on the money or the freedom of working from home when they start their own business. They rarely talk about the lonely days or the anxiety that comes when there are no new jobs for a few weeks. Managing your own feelings is just as important as managing your schedule, but it is often the hardest part of the job. In your own experience, what is the most difficult emotional challenge you have faced? I am interested to see how others handle the mental side of work.