Finding Time for a Side Hustle

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Although embarking on a side gig can be thrilling, the challenge comes in squeezing it into one’s busy schedule. Personally, time management has played a very significant role for me.

Juggling full-time employment and another job requires great planning. I had to evaluate my daily routine exhaustively to find that extra time. I found out that evenings and weekends are the most appropriate periods for working on any side hustle. I had to embrace realism regarding how much time I could actually afford so as not to burn myself out by overcommitting.

What did the magic was setting a regular routine. Allocating specific hours each week just for my side hustle helped me stay organized and committed. For example, dedicating Saturday mornings to my side project meant I had a quiet, focused time to work without interruptions

The main thing that helped me was to start small and gradually increase my time investment. Just a few hours per week initially were dedicated to my side hustle. This is how I managed with the new routine without feeling overwhelmed and striking a healthy balance between my main job and personal life.

Prioritizing tasks was also essential. I had to know what was most important in running my side hustle and do those first. For instance, sometimes this meant putting off or even skipping less important activities so that I could take advantage of the limited time.

Time management tools were invaluable. Time tracking apps, reminders, and task organizing apps kept me on schedule and made sure that I used my time wisely.

There was also a certain amount of flexibility. When I tried to figure out the number of hours I could work on my side hustle, things didn’t always go as planned. When I take a flexible approach to my schedule, I can handle unforeseen situations without getting anxious.

In summing up, making time for a side hustle calls for balance, planning and prioritization. Setting up timetables, making some baby steps at first and employing technology will make it possible to both lead a side hustle successfully while giving time for oneself and taking care of one’s health.

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