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We've created a wide range of resources, rooted in the conversations from our community and our own research into mental health and self-employment.


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INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH
Why it matters

Why mental health at work matters more for freelancers.
An introduction to why you need to take care of the most important assset in your business: you.
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How you doing?
15 simple things to work well.
Our most popular download and guide to a handful of simple things that help you work well as a freelancer.
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What is Leapers,
and why do we exist?
Read more about Leapers, why we exist, how we help freleancers and the self-employed.
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RECENT ARTICLES
Conversations and ideas curated from the community

2023-09-21
Topic: Parenting
Planning ahead for parental leave when self-employed.
If you're a freelancer, and thinking about planning a family - it might throw up a huge number of questions about whether it's even possible. We spoke to Susannah Dale of the Maternity Pledge to share some of her insights into planning for parental leave when self-employed.
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2023-08-08
Foundation: Financial Resilience
Do freelancers need professional indemnity insurance?
An introduction to what professional indemnity insurance is, and why its so important for freelancers.
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2023-08-03
Topic: Rest and Boundaries
Feeling ill? How to deal with sick days as a freelancer
Without traditional paid sick leave, dealing with illness requires some extra effort - our top tips for getting better at being ill when freelancing.
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2023-07-24
Sector Specific: Finding freelance work within Digital Marketing
A list of resources for freelancers working in digital marketing.
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2023-07-11
Topic: Parenting
Freelancing Parents and Summer - how to cope!
Are you looking forward to summer with your kids - or does it fill you with dread, if you're juggling work and parenting? We spoke to Frankie Tortora of Doing It For The Kids for her advice on coping with the school holidays.
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2023-06-30
Community updates and news
Theatre freelancers "undervalued, underpaid and under-appreciated"
The Freelancers Make Theatre Work 2023 survey of self-employed industry professionals paints a stark picture for much of its freelance talent.
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2023-06-29
Guides and Support
Taking a summer break when you're a freelancer.
Taking a holiday can seem like a luxury, but here are our tips to taking time off when self-employed.
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2023-06-27
Freelance Friendly
From Freelance to Fluid Workforces
We believe that fluid workforces are the future - but starting by engaging with freelancers effectively is the first step towards enabling mobility internally.
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2023-06-19
Freelance Friendly
Client Connection
Connect us to a client who wants to be Freelance Friendly.
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2023-06-18
Community updates and news
Freelancers with Impact: Britney Beeby & Harriet Stockwell
As a duo finalist in the YunoJuno Freelancer Impact Freelancers of the Year category - we spoke to Britney Beeby & Harriet Stockwell to hear about the work they're doing both as freelancers and supporting fellow freelancers.
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2023-06-17
Community updates and news
Freelancers with Impact: Matthew Knight
As one of the YunoJuno Freelancer Impact Freelancers of the Year finalists - we spoke to Matthew Knight to hear about the work he's doing as a freelancer, and supporting fellow freelancers.
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2023-06-16
Community updates and news
Freelancers with Impact: Nick Kyriakides
As one of the YunoJuno Freelancer Impact Freelancers of the Year finalists - we spoke to Nick Kyriakides to hear about the work he's doing as a freelancer, and supporting fellow freelancers.
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2023-06-15
Community updates and news
Freelancers with Impact: Zara Janjua
As one of the YunoJuno Freelancer Impact Freelancers of the Year finalists - we spoke to Zara Janjua to hear about the work she's doing as a freelancer, and supporting fellow freelancers.
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2023-06-14
Community updates and news
Freelancers with Impact: Adam Faulkner
As one of the YunoJuno Freelancer Impact Freelancers of the Year finalists - we spoke to Adam Faulkner to hear about the work he's doing as a freelancer, and supporting fellow freelancers.
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2023-06-12
Topic: Motivation, Energy and Focus
It's quiet out there - a recruiters view
We spoke to Lisa and Rob, two industry recruiters who focus on freelancers, to get their view on the current quiet period, and their hopes for the rest of the year.
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Psst, there's lots more in here, going back to 2017.
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RESEARCH
Our annual study into mental health and self-employment.

Every year, we publish new data on the relationship between self-employment and mental health. This work both drives our understanding of what really matters most, and helps other organisations know where to focus their efforts.

View the 2022 Report View all Research

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