Finding time for side hustle: Developing a Habit

Before doing my side hustles, I used to wake up late (8-9am) and sleep at 1 am, watching or reading novels as my pastime or just scrolling endlessly on my phone.

But after deciding to do my side hustles, I changed my habit and I am now waking up early.

Developing a habit is a process that takes time and patience.

The key is to plan, start small and be consistent.

Begin by choosing a habit you would like to form in your side hustle like reading a book or tutorial to gain more knowledge or skills;

or posting content on your social media.

Then, make a plan for how you will stick to it.

Start by setting realistic goals and breaking the habit into smaller steps.

For example, if you want to learn new skill, you may want to wake up early and schedule 30mins each day to read or watch tutorial/courses.

Or if you are not a morning person, find time at night for you to do this.

If the habit doesn't serve you, remove it

It's also essential to remove any obstacles that might prevent you from sticking with your habit.

For example, if you want to wake up and start your day early, make sure you don't stay up late at night scrolling endlessly and aimlessly on social media like me before.

Or do you have a habit of watching the news at night and it leaves you unhappy and gives you anxiety? Remove it from your schedule too.

Schedule your alarm for the next day, and prepare what you need for the next day.

In my case, I feel so cold in the morning and when I feel cold, I'll feel sleepy, so an extra blanket is always prepared on my chair to keep me warm.

Remember your Why

Finally, remind yourself why you want to develop this habit and what it will do for you.

With a little dedication and effort, you can develop a habit that will benefit you for years to come.