- To find yourself
Perhaps you don’t have a job you hate, but feel like you’ve lost yourself in other ways, after having kids, getting divorced or moving to a new area.A side hustle is something to focus on just for you that will make you feel more in control of your world.
Plus, making your own decisions and learning that, hey, you got this, will give you a newfound self-confidence too.
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There are no two ways around it; having a side hustle is time-consuming.But running it around other aspects of your life, like work, college and family will teach you organization and time management that will help you learn to prioritize your time more than you ever thought possible.
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A side hustle opens you up to new experiences and possibilities you can’t even guess right now.In my freelance writing, for instance, I’ve attended major-label designer fashion shows and all kinds of incredible events I never expected to.
- Dip your toes into being your own boss
Starting a business takes a big investment in time, money and other resources but if you want to ultimately be your own boss, doing it alongside a day job to start with, gives you a safety net.Keeping your paid work – for now at least – might make you feel brave enough to take those first baby steps towards something that feels impossible otherwise.
- It makes you look at the bigger picture
It’s amazing how many people sleepwalk through the work-home grind for years on end without ever looking at the bigger picture of what they want out of life.The kind of goal-setting and planning you’ll undertake with a side hustle will make you look at so many areas of your life; what you want and what you’re working towards.
Having any side project will focus your life and goals in ways that take you far beyond financial aspirations.
It’s not just for people who want to get out of the rat race or quit a job they hate (but it certainly helps). Besides straight-up money-making, side hustles will benefit your life in ways that are still waiting to be discovered.
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Have any of these reasons inspired you to start your own business or side hustle? Let us know what you want to pursue more of in your life in the comments!
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