Freelancing with ADHD While Managing a Large Family | Kevin Payne | EP 7
What does it look like to be a full-time freelance writer, build your own online brand, and be an active parent to 4 teenagers? Different from your business, for sure, but the lessons on time management, long-term initiatives, and distraction elimination are highly applicable.
Kevin Payne's transition from a traditional job to freelancing while managing a family of six and coping with ADHD reveals that anything’s possible when you prioritize self-awareness, mental health, and family values.
Through strategies like setting goals, minimizing distractions, and setting specific work hours, he has navigated the complexities of entrepreneurship, ADHD, and big family life.
Are You Prioritizing Work Over Life?
Kevin's journey to finding the right balance in work commitments and personal life underscores the importance of knowing when to set limits, taking time off to recharge, and continual self-improvement.
Our conversation highlights the importance of diversifying revenue sources for a successful business, from immediate income from freelance work to long-term passive income from personal projects.
Managing Your Time Effectively with Competing Priorities | The Highlights:
[00:10:44] Freelance Writing: Balancing Life and Work
[00:13:16] Optimizing Productivity with ADHD
[00:24:30] Navigating Time Management Challenges Working From Home
[00:35:43] Diversifying Income Streams
[00:44:02] Outsourcing to Avoid Overwhelm
[00:49:44] Big Family Budget Travel
Surviving the Hustle as a Solopreneur and Content Creator
Kevin leaves you with this gem, "The only way to have a bad launch is to not have one at all." as he strongly recommends outsourcing tasks such as podcast editing so you can remain focused on serving clients and growing your brand (I swear I didn’t tell him to say that!).
It all comes down to knowing what you’re good at, also known as your Zone of Genius from the book, The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. Anything that feels like a distraction or doesn’t directly fuel your gift should likely be delegated. What is 1 thing you can delegate today?
Strategies to Refine Your Focus:
- Develop routines (especially if you’re faced with ADHD tendencies), including taking time off to recharge and reflect
- Set your schedule with flex space between activities so you can adapt to changes in your family’s schedule while maintaining productivity when working from home
- Set limits in both personal and professional aspects to avoid burnout
- Diversify revenue sources inside each business and across sources
- Outsource tasks outside of your expertise to save time and mental energy
Thriving in the Delicate Equilibrium Between Immediate and Passive Income
Kevin knew he didn’t want to learn a completely fresh skill set to produce his show, but would rather hone his writing skills instead since that would benefit both his freelancing career and his own brand, Family Money Adventure.
After resisting becoming a “content creator” for a long time, Kevin’s big family, budget, and love for travel created an opportunity to share practical advice to help large families create meaningful travel memories without breaking the bank.
Connect with guest, Kevin Payne:
Website - Family Money Adventure
Podcast - Family Money Adventure
Instagram - @familymoneyadventure
LinkedIn - Kevin Payne FMA
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