The Quiet Strength of Client Relationships
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
By Kharla Denura
When I started freelancing as a small virtual assistant in late 2022, I had a clear picture of how my career would unfold. I planned every step from buying my first laptop to landing consistent clients and eventually building a steady routine. Everything was going according to plan until 2024, when a serious internal health condition forced me to step away for an entire year. It was one of the most uncertain seasons of my life, and for a while, I thought I would lose everything I had worked hard for.
But the unexpected happened. Two of my clients chose to stay, waiting patiently until I was ready to return. Their support during that time became a turning point.
It showed me that gratitude is not just about celebrating wins but also about finding meaning in uncertainty and appreciating the people and opportunities that stay when everything else feels out of control.
When I came back, I no longer measured success by how busy or booked I was. Instead, I focused on building trust and mutual respect with my clients, valuing quality over quantity. I also became more flexible and strategic, offering services that aligned with both my strengths and energy such as bookkeeping, accounting, and backlink building.
That experience taught me that gratitude often grows in the most uncertain places.
The pause I feared would end my career actually gave me a clearer, stronger foundation to rebuild from. Today, I lead my small freelance business with calm confidence, knowing that uncertainty can be a gift when it helps you realign with purpose and appreciate what truly matters.
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