Here's How To Choose The Right Side Hustle For You

Making extra money is usually the main motivation for starting a side hustle and in doing a quick search on Google you will find endless pages, and lots of articles that will feature dozens of different ideas on how to find the best money-making side hustles.

These posts will contain an abundance of great ideas, but how does that connect with you? How do you know which side hustle is going to be good for you? After all, you will be investing a lot of your free time and energy on your venture whilst also being employed part-time or full-time in your job. And it's important to consider how it will will affect your overall quality of life?

How can you find a side hustle that meets your individual requirements? Read on to find out the answer to this all too important question so you can be on your way to starting ...

Identify your passion

The first step is to ask yourself what you like to do and what you do well. The work you choose may be related to your current career or it may take a very different direction. Make a list of the things you enjoy doing and are passionate about.

Your Hobbies

Starting with hobbies can be a great idea because it means you can do these tasks without getting bored, (yes, you can make money by doing your hobbies!). Examine your pastimes and conduct research to see if there's a market for them. Some ideas may seem obvious, like catering or selling crafts. You may also be able to write or teach an online course about any subject.

Understand your Skills and Strengths.

Skills are also a great to include on the list because it’s something you know you can do easily. If you’ve got dress making and designing skills or music skills, then you can think of ways to make some money off of designing and selling your own clothes or in music! So too if you have web design skills you will be able to use your skill as a web designer to startup a side hustle which works well for you. It will be easier to succeed if your interests align with your talents.

If you're having trouble identifying your skills and talents try asking family and friends for feedback too.

Listing down your interests will help you further narrow down the things you want to do. Ideally, what you want to do is to choose a side hustle that you’re passionate about, is relatively easy for you to do, and is something you’re deeply interested in.

Keeping yourself motivated while doing your side hustle is important because you’re basically working solo. If you let your motivation slide, then you’re going to fail at the first hurdle on your side hustle.

So, right from the get go, it’s best to choose something you’re going to enjoy and will commit to doing for a long time. Pay attention to the necessary details and structure your work in a way that suits your own natural style.

Succeeding at your side hustle will mean developing an entrepreneur mindset. This means not being easily discouraged, and the ability to think outside the box. Entrepreneurs think big and they focus on their long-term vision. Take advantage of the opportunity to be your own boss.

Use these techniques to Develop and Make Your Side Hustle Work For You Once You've Decided On a Path to Pursue

Protect your day job. Check your employee manual. Make sure you’re complying with any company rules about moonlighting or having conflicting interests. Ensure that you do your side hustle on your own time.

Set boundaries. It’s great to be enthusiastic about your work but keep things in perspective. Take care of your health and keep up with your other responsibilities.

Continue your Learning. Hands-on learning is often more memorable than reading books or listening to lectures. Research subjects that interest you. Strengthen your client relations and marketing skills. Upgrade your skill set, and knowledge and keep up-to-date with new trends in your chosen area of expertise as they occur.

Expand your network. Make new contacts and offer to help them. As well as winding up with more colleagues and friends from different backgrounds they may also be open to mutually benefitting collaborations.

Seek fulfillment. You’ll feel more motivated if you find work that is meaningful for you. Your side hustle might serve others or help you to reach your end goals.

Pick your hours. Prioritise and schedule in self-care and enjoy family time. Enjoy making your own schedule but avoid excessive overtime.

Your side hustle may become your full-time job, or it may remain as one rewarding way to spend your leisure time. With the rising cost of living, more and more people are starting side hustle as a way to boost their income.

Find something that will give you personal satisfaction as well as extra cash. If you want to turn your side hustle into a successful business venture someday, then focus on that goal.

Stay consistent and be pro-active everyday which may ensure your dreams come to fruition. There’s no better validation that you chose the right side hustle than by actually succeeding at it!

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By|womenwhoslay @womenwhoslay