How to Find Time for a Side Gig
Our lives are packed to the brim and it seems like we are constantly on the go and sometimes it feels hard to make time for leisure, let alone a side hustle. But, believe it or not, it is possible to fit a side gig into your busy schedule without driving yourself up a wall! Check out these suggestions to find more time to build your side hustle and work towards more personal economic freedom.
• Find some time at the beginning or end of your day. Even if it is only thirty minutes or an hour, see if you can squish in that little bit of time to work on your side projects. This is an opportunity to embrace your inner early bird or night owl and work with your own natural rhythm. Some people can bound out of bed in the morning and others find that quiet space before going to bed to be an intensely creative time. Work with your strengths to make your side gig work!
• Cut back on time mindlessly spent on social media. “Astonishingly, the average person will spend nearly two hours (approximately 116 minutes) on social media every day, which translates to a total of 5 years and 4 months spent over a lifetime. Even more, time spent on social is only expected to increase as platforms develop.”[1] Think of all you could do with up to two additional hours of time in your day!
• Double up on your time. Some things, such as interacting with other people, require our full attention. Other things, however, do not. For example, during your drive to work or while you’re loading/unloading the dishwasher, listen to an informative audiobook or podcast about marketing techniques, time management, and business strategies? Maximize your time and get more out of your daily routine!
What are your favorite ways to find time in your day for your side gig? Let us know in the comments or tag us on social media @therealbodepro!
[1] Money, John ESI. “Yes, You Do Have Time for a Side Hustle, Here's How to Find It.” MarketWatch, 2 May 2018, www.marketwatch.com/story/yes-you-do-have-time-for-a-side-hustle-heres-how-to-find-it-2018-05-02.