What Having a Side Hustle Can Teach You

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Many of us are thinking about our resolutions for 2020 and how we’ll go about them. There’s a chance you want to save more money this year, or work on your own business. One way you can do this is by a side hustle. 

A side hustle is associated with a second job, a smaller career you take on to supplement your main income, but it’s not quite like that. Side hustles are more about the entrepreneur side of things. You can start a small business or learn a skill through your side hustle. If you want to learn more, here are a few things a side hustle can teach you. 

Your Town May Be a Gold Mine

One of the most popular ways to make money online is through selling things online. Whether you’re an Amazon seller, an eBay entrepreneur, or someone who is selling through Facebook Marketplace, you can take things you no longer want and sell it to customers for a fair price. 

However, a true hustler knows that there is a lot more to it than just unwanted objects in your home. You could make an entire career out of buying items at a thrift shop or used bookstore and selling them marked-up online. There’s a good chance that some things you find in a thrift store are going for much more online. Thanks to your phone, it’s much easier for you to price check everything, too. 

You Have a Marketable Skill 

Many people think they don’t have a talent, or if they do, they can’t market it. But in the world of side hustles, everything unique about you could be a moneymaker. Say you do excellent celebrity impressions. Someone online is probably willing to pay for you to record something with that voice. 

Think about what skills you have, then look online for jobs based around it. You may be surprised with how much you can earn. Even if you can’t find a job, marketing yourself can convince some that they need to have your voice. 

You Can Make Money Doing What You Love

That’s many people’s goals. If your job isn’t fulfilling, you may dream about one day being able to make money doing what you like. Thanks to the Internet, this can happen. Selling your art, being able to make money streaming video games, and every other dream job you can fathom is on your fingertips, and it’s amazing. 

It Teaches You Perseverance 

A side hustle has fewer financial risks than starting a traditional job. A traditional job usually requires you to take out a loan, find a place to rent, spend money advertising, and much more. However, an online job has little. Setting up an Amazon account is free, and there are plenty of cheap or free ways online to get your name out. 

Because of this, you can persevere more. It’s easy to stream while you’re gaming, something that’s your downtime. Being able to make a sale every once in a while keeps you going, and there usually isn’t any extra bills to pay. If someone loves your art, it can give you the motivation to continue. These are just a few examples of why a side hustle may be the right way for you to go. 

It Teaches You How to Cope With Your Emotions in a Healthy Manner 

If you’re depressed or anxious to the point where leaving the house is a challenge, a side hustle can teach you how to be productive and cope. With depression, getting a sale may help to cheer your spirits. If you feel anxious, a bit of extra income can help. If you’re angry, taking it out with an aggressive marketing campaign is the best way to do it. 

Speaking of mental health, if you have the credentials, you can be a counselor for the less fortunate without leaving your home. Click here for more information:

https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/careers/all-about-online-counselor-jobs-making-a-career-of-online-therapy

These are a few reasons why a side hustle can help you. In some cases, it can even overshadow your day job. With that said, always treat it like a hobby until you’re ready to sustain yourself with the money you make. 


Marie Miguel has been a writing and research expert for nearly a decade, covering a variety of health- related topics. Currently, she is contributing to the expansion and growth of a free online mental health resource with BetterHelp.com. With an interest and dedication to addressing stigmas associated with mental health, she continues to specifically target subjects related to anxiety and depression.

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