{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Combatting Freelance Loneliness","description":"Freelancing can get lonely, especially as the days get darker. This week, I\u2019m sharing simple ways to stay connected, even if you\u2019re an introvert who loves working from the sofa (hi \ud83d\udc4b).  Try relaxed networking (like netwalking or coffee meetups) Explore local coworking spaces or apps like Reef Arrange casual coffee catch-ups Join online freelance communities (like my Facebook &amp;amp; Discord groups!)  Just because you&amp;nbsp;work alone doesn\u2019t mean you have to feel alone \ud83d\udc95 Networking and Co-working mentioned:   Berkshire Mummies Networking My Little Boardroom Reef App  Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Bluesky Email: hello@emmacossey.com&amp;nbsp; Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership. Join the Freelance Lifestyle Discord Community:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/discord.gg\/RKYkReS5Cz &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Freelancer's Tea Break","author_url":"http:\/\/freelancelifestyle.libsyn.com\/freelancersteabreak","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38873395\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194984770"}