All of a sudden, it feels like your freelance career has been kicked into high gear. You’ve had steady work, built up your social media presence and have even begun to consider subcontracting, as an option for taking on more work.

But all of a sudden you come to a grinding halt and your inbox goes cold. Don’t push the panic button just yet. These things happen. It’s normal. It’s one of the challenges of freelance life and we’ve all been there.

The truth is that short dry spells, after busy periods, can serve as a luxury if you let them. So how do we combat the tough reality of freelance dry spells? Here are a few suggestions.