How does Scott Kivowitz suggest photographers manage stress in freelance work?

Scott shares a few core themes around managing stress as a freelance photographer, both in guest content on the site and in his own advice:

• Protect your time: Use tools, outsourcing, and automation (like Imagen for editing and culling) so you are not buried in desk work and can stay behind the camera more.
• Set boundaries and realistic workloads: Do not take on more jobs than you can handle without sacrificing quality; leave space between jobs.
• Plan your finances: Budget carefully, avoid unnecessary gear debt, and remember that both busy seasons and dry spells are temporary.
• Prioritize self‑care: Sleep, exercise, and diet are stressed as your “first line of defense” against long hours, late events, and client pressure.
• Build support and systems: Lean on community, communicate clear expectations with clients, and treat difficult clients professionally, since referrals drive your business.

Want help turning these into a weekly routine or checklist you can actually follow?