Today’s lesson: exploring work-life balance

How to regain control and stop trading “hours for dollars” [The Writer’ s Life]( April 17, 2023 "Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life." – Dolly Parton Hi {NAME}! The money you can make as a writer is a huge benefit to the writer's life — after all, it's unlimited! Yet what we hear about most is the freedom the writer's life brings. The opportunities to do what you want, when you want. We've heard stories of members … … spending weeks or months immersed in the culture of a foreign country because they can work from anywhere … … having the time to care for loved ones in need … … homeschooling children or baby-sitting grandchildren, or just enjoying being there with family for more of life's big and small adventures … … starting over in much more rewarding careers … … traveling extensively to a variety of exotic locations … … and much more! Being able to balance work demands and the things you WANT to do to live your life to the fullest is a huge benefit for freelance writers. But what happens if you feel like your work-life balance is off? How do you fix it? In today's Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, share some questions you can ask yourself when you feel off-balance. The answers will help you root out what the problem is, so you'll have a better idea of how to resolve it. Ted and Jade also talk about setting realistic expectations and making wise choices for you … reminding you that your business is yours to create. One thing you'll hear me talk a lot about when it comes to finding balance is to move past only "trading hours for dollars." Instead of strictly working for fees tied to an investment of the time you put in, you also create revenue streams that generate money long after you've done the setup work. By expanding your writing to include "passive" income, you'll be free to enjoy your life while money accumulates in the background. It's a total win-win. One system to make money passively, in your spare time, is creating a [Money-Making Website](. And with the help of AI, it's never been easier to get up and running, so you can start making money from it faster. [You can learn more about it here …]( And also see how Nick Usborne will walk you through creating a site for yourself. For the first time ever, he's going to show you how to use AI to create content for your new site, so you can launch even faster than ever! This is a breakthrough opportunity to get started with the help of a master. Nick's made over $500,000 in his spare time from his first Money-Making Website … working only a few hours a week. That leaves him plenty of free time to do whatever he wants! 😉 He's got an enviable work-life balance going and he's willing to teach you personally how you can achieve it too. So [check out this opportunity now]( to join Nick live as he walks you through creating your own passive revenue stream. And then [watch today's Monday Morning Jumpstart]( to hear more about fine-tuning your work-life balance so you feel good about where you are and what you're accomplishing. Here's to your balanced writer's life, Rebecca Matter President AWAI P.S. If you'd like to learn more about using AI to create your own Money-Making Website, [join Nick and me tomorrow (Tuesday, April 18), at 2 p.m. ET here](. Nick is going to walk you through how to use AI to make passive income … and then he'll answer any questions YOU may have about the opportunity. I'm excited and hope you are too! TODAY: Freelance Writing Is HOT According to the most comprehensive survey of the US independent workforce, "Freelancing in America" study: "60% of freelancers who left their full-time job now make more money as a freelancer. And get this: of those who earn more, 78% indicated they earned more freelancing within a year or less." Becoming a well-paid freelance writer can happen FAST if you follow the right steps. All you need are basic skills to charge professional fees as a writer in a matter of hours. [We'll do it together — here!]( What's Hot at AWAI … 😄 Did you watch today's Monday Morning Jumpstart? [If not, catch it here!]( 💰 Want to make FUN MONEY writing? [Check out this opportunity!]( 🤑 Making money without clients — [here are seven ways to do it](. 🤩 [After 20 years performing for the Commander in Chief, this mom traded her marching orders for the writer's life.]( Fun times ahead?! [Social media post about taking the initiative to check out a prospect and making an introduction] Congratulations, Lauren — you took a chance and it may pay off with your first client! You took the initiative to check out your prospect and saw areas of opportunity and made an introduction. Sometimes, that's all you need to get in the door. Keep us posted. A theme park client would be a lot of fun! Have your own story to share? Email us at mysuccess@awai.com, or [post it over in the Facebook group](, so we can celebrate your win too! Free Event: How to Make Passive Income with AI … Without a Single Client On Tuesday, April 18, at 2 p.m. ET, digital copywriting pioneer Nick Usborne is going to break down the step-by-step method he's using right now to make money with the help of AI — LIVE. You won't want to miss this … [Grab access instructions here.]( Full Access for Just $1!!! This free blueprint shows you how to make $2,500 to $8,000 a month as a writer. And for just a buck, you'll gain access to every resource you'll need to execute that blueprint. All the roadmaps … All the articles … All the how-to videos … All the training webinars … The member forum, the job board, the tutorials, the tools … All of it! 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