Solo: How to Work Alone (and Not Lose Your Mind)

Review Could there be a more apt moment for a book about working on your own? ... Kind, realistic and genuinely helpful ― ObserverSound advice ... invaluable in years to come ― Herald ScotlandFilled to the brim with advice . . . Such a brilliant book -- Emma GannonThe government should parachute a copy into every home both for those who are working solo and for everyone else (parents, children, clients, Universal Credit staff) who have to deal with solo workers ... Perfect book, perfect timing -- John Howkins, author of The Creative EconomyBravo on the publication of this witty, wise guide to solo working -- Alice LascellesSolo is the best book about work - not just solo work - I have ever read . . . and I've read a lot of books about work -- David Speed, co-presenter of The Creative Rebels podcastI'll be getting that book for Xmas ... A perfect read for me at the moment -- Gary Barlow, TwitterImprove your home working routine ― GuardianA timely topic ― Fortune Product Description 'Kind, realistic and genuinely helpful' Observer'Bravo on the publication of this witty, wise guide to solo working' Alice Lascelles'Filled to the brim with advice . . . Such a brilliant book' Emma GannonWhether by choice or circumstance, as a freelancer or a company employee working from home, more of us are becoming solo workers than ever before. But once you've made the leap, how to do you actually work well in isolation? And how can you thrive while working alone?Picking up where the freelancer bibles stop, Solo addresses what we gain but also miss when we shift from the structure of an office environment to the solitary confines of our homes or studios. Blending the latest research in psychology, economics and social science with guided self-examination and more than ten years of freelance experience, Rebecca Seal shows you how to stay resilient, productive and focused in a company of one. Practical and inspiring, she also explores the idea of meaningful work and helps you define your own success. Book Description A self-help guide for freelancers, business owners and company employees working from home - addressing the emotional and mental challenges of working alone About the Author Rebecca Seal is a features journalist, TV presenter and author based in London. She has written cookbooks, appeared as a regular expert on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch, and written for publications across the board. She has been freelance for over 10 years, and thinking about this book for the last five.