Dummy bidding in the community means we practice here before starting real bidding on Upwork. It helps you learn how to apply, what to write, and how to think—without any risk. This free community is designed especially for beginners who want to understand: - What freelancing is and how it can improve work–life balance - What Upwork is and how money is made there - How to choose the right niche - How to find leads and approach clients properly However, beginners need to slow down and be patient. This is a learning phase, not a shortcut. This community provides a step-by-step roadmap—what to do, how to do it, and when to do it. To access classroom videos and deeper training, you need to level up in the community. How to Level Up: Your level depends on your activity, such as: - Making daily journals - Watching shared videos - Sharing your notes and learnings - Commenting on others’ posts - Engaging positively in the community The more active and consistent you are, the faster you unlock learning resources that help you grow. Please remember: You cannot absorb everything in one day. Levels are created so you can learn, practice, and implement gradually. So don’t panic. Give yourself time. Stay consistent. If you follow the process, you will definitely get results. For those who already have experience, skills, and knowledge, the paid community is a better fit. I hope this helps beginners clearly understand how this community works and how they can benefit from it. @Amber Naz @Maria Ijaz @Komal Ramzan @Sameera Zakaullah

​◼ Wealth isn't just about earning more it’s about avoiding Financial Sludge and high-cost Social Cosplay. ◼Society is set up to steal your capital through normalized habits that drain your account without you noticing. ◼ ​9 Things That Are a Complete Waste of Money ​ ◼ 1. Fast Food & Cheap Industrial Sludge ​☠ The Trap ☠ Fast food prices are rising faster than grocery prices. ☠ You aren't buying convenience you're buying inflation with extra salt. ◼ ​The Hidden Cost 85% of menus are ultra processed oils. ◼ It leads to lower energy and missed work. ◼ ​Reminder ◼ Fitness and appearance correlate to earning 15-30% more income. ◼ Being fit is a financial strategy. ​◼ 2. Financial Cosplay Weddings ◼ ​The Rule ◼ Do not spend more than $5,000 unless you make $1M+ a year. ◼ ​The Insight Data shows that cheaper weddings lead to longer marriages. ​◼ Reminder ◼ Use the wedding money for a down payment on a house (a non-depreciating asset) instead of place cards and flower arches. ​◼ Leasing ◼ It's just renting with a smile. You walk away with zero equity. ◼ ​4. Low-ROI College Degrees ​◼ The Reality: You get paid for skills, not diplomas. ◼ ​Exceptions ◼ Medicine, Law, Engineering, or if a company pays for it. ​◼ Reminder ◼ The College = Success mindset is a boomer dream that no longer fits the modern economy. ​◼ 5. Designer & Luxury Clothing ☠ ​The Trap ☠ It’s financial self-harm disguised as treating yourself. ​◼ The Psychology ◼ Luxury triggers imposter syndrome you buy a status symbol instead of an identity. ​◼ The Hack If you must signal, use fake luxury (like a fake Rolex) to enter rooms, then focus on your bank account. ◼ Real wealthy people don't signal. ​◼ 6. Fragmented Streaming Services ​☠ The Trap ☠ Streaming has become Cable chopped into pieces. ◼ ​The Warning ◼ If you can't list your subscriptions without checking your email, you are financially bleeding out. ​◼ Action ◼ Cancel anything you aren't watching this month. ​◼ 7. Startup Equity (The "Monopoly Money")

I couldn't write the Journal from two days... had some health issues so i spent the whole day sleeping.. and on second day setup my book shelf i will share it's pics once I will sort out all.

I am facing a problem of inconsistent behavior main zeyada dino tek aik target or goals per focus nai ker pati and now decided to overcome with this unhealthy habit . Ask to need some help from community please share some productive tips and suggestion also need some kind words and motivation. JazakAllahKhair

🌅 Daily Journal ⏰ 10:00 AM Woke up in the morning and had breakfast 🍳☕. After that, I started deep cleaning the kitchen, followed by a complete fridge cleaning 🧽🧊. Finished all household cleaning tasks around 3:30 PM. 📱 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM After getting free, I became active on my SMM account. 📌 Posted content at 4:00 PM 💬 Gave engagement on other accounts until 4:30 PM to stay visible and consistent. 🧠 Self-awareness Moment Consistency has always been my weak point, but I’m consciously working on fixing this habit. I’ve given myself a 90-day consistency challenge, and today was Day 3 🌱. In shā’ Allāh, I will stay consistent and improve this behavior step by step. 🎓 6:00 PM Attended a lecture on posting, designing, and editing 🎨💻. 🛠️ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Practiced what I learned by creating sample designs and edits. Sent my work to my teacher for review 📩. Had dinner during this time 🍽️. ☕ 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM Prepared night tea and relaxed ☕🌙. Watched a late-night drama with my sister 🎬💕 🛌 Late Night Realization One habit I still need to work on—along with consistency—is staying up late at night. 🎯 My next goal: Sleep by 10:00 PM so I can start my mornings earlier and make my days more productive. 🌿 Daily Reflection Today was physically demanding but mentally productive. I balanced household responsibilities, learning, practice, and content consistency. Even though the day started late, I still showed up for my goals and didn’t completely disconnect from my growth journey. 🔍 Self-Analysis ✔ Strengths: Discipline in learning, self-awareness, willingness to improve, and commitment to a 90-day goal. ⚠ Weak Areas: Consistency and late-night habits. 📈 Improvement Plan: Follow my 90-day consistency challenge seriously Set a strict bedtime routine Start mornings earlier to gain more focused hours ✨ Progress over perfection. I am improving—one day at a time.