How To Turn Your Side Hustle Into......

As we face up to the downturn in our economy, to those of us who survived the pandemic and picked up skills they never knew they had or who moved across into alternate careers; the realization that relying on one source of income to take care of everything is truly no longer feasible as a long term financial strategy.

With this in mind, there is no time like the present to take the plunge and rev up and explore alternative revenue streams. Top of the list for most peopl is the side hustle.

How Do You Find Your Side Hustle

For some people their side hustle is an obvious one - a hobby, craft or activity they are highly skilled in or just enjoy. If you have found your side hustle yet, don't be dishearted and now is the time to start exploring new things.

From creative writing, creating ebooks, candle making, weight loss coach, nail technican to accountancy, there are so many side hustles opportunities out there, so start exploring them.

Resign With A Plan In Place

You can't just quit your job without a plan in place, however tempting it may be. You need to have a plan for what you will do next, and that plan should include an assessment of your skills and abilities, as well as your strengths and weaknesses.

If you don't know what you're good at, how can anyone else? You need to know what skills are transferable from one industry or field to another (and which ones aren't), and where those transferrable skills could fit best.

Don't Be Afraid To Ask For Help

When you're working on your side hustle, it's important to be aware of the fact that there's a lot of help available out there, from family and friends, to industry contacts and mentors.

Be Mindful In Your Change

If you've been working on your side hustle for months or years and still haven't made any money off of it, despite all of plans, your hard work and efforts, it may be time to rethink your next steps both financially and in general, as you move forward.

Selfcare Is Not A Would Like, It Is Essential

It takes time and effort to yield consistent, real side hustle results. Holding your nerve and more importantly trying to keep your head above water, especially when you feel like you are taking hits, emotionally as well as financially; along with the weight of friends and family pressures, can be draining.

It's easy to feel anxious, especially when you're working hard on a side hustle, that's not quite paying off yet. Block time within your day to take care of yourself and protect your mental well-being. Whether it's journaling, meditation, yoga or just taking the afternoon off from running the business and catching up.

Trust Your Instincts

Stay focused, and grounded in your belief that your side hustle is going to be profitable, then it's only a matter of time before your hard work pays off. If you've found a niche that people are willing to pay for, then make sure that you have a good plan in place.

Conclusion

If you're still unsure about making the leap, remember that there's nothing wrong with taking a few months or even a year to test out your new career path. You don't have to be a full-time freelancer from day one—just make sure that you have time and space for yourself before going all in. And if you do decide it's time for an entirely new career? Go for it! You'll never know unless you try!