As we roll into the final stretch of 2025, many around us start to slow their pace and shift their focus to OOO replies and office holiday parties. Freelancers, however, don’t always have the luxury of getting lulled into a seasonal hibernation era – but it is important for each of us to intentionally make space for moments of pause, times of reflection, a cadence of celebration, and a strategic profile refresh with a new holiday headshot.
Sure end-of-year deadlines are looming, that one stubborn project has dragged on since August, and a few clients have created a emergency projects and somehow made it your problem – there’s plenty to wrap up. But take time for the wins, too, and to look ahead at what’s next – and how to gain momentum and attention.
Remember, the photo you use on your digital profiles and social media accounts just might be the first handshake a potential client ever has with you. A solid headshot doesn’t just make you look good – it can make you get noticed.
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