If you need to bring in additional income, you may consider starting a side hustle. This is a great way to make more money, but it leaves you with little time to care for yourself. Finding the right balance between self-care and hard work is important, and these five tips can help you get started.
Improve the Quality of Your Sleep
According to one study, 35% of American adults do not get enough sleep at night. Experts recommend adults get at least seven hours of quality sleep each night to feel energized and well-rested the next morning. If you aren’t sleeping for this length of time or are not getting quality rest, you can take measures to improve it. Start by implementing a strict sleep schedule and going to bed, and waking up at the same time every morning, even on weekends.
Make sure your bedroom is cool and dark, and reduce possible distractions by asking family members or roommates to keep noise at a minimal level. You should avoid electronics right before bed and instead do a relaxing activity such as reading your favorite book or taking a bubble bath.
Eat a Balanced Diet
It’s easy to reach for quick, processed foods when you have a hectic work schedule, but making an effort to consume a healthy diet will make you feel better and give you more energy. Try eating a diet of mostly lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. If you don’t have a lot of time to cook during the week, try meal prepping and prepare your meals for the week on Sunday before you start work on Monday.
Make Time for Self-Care
Take 10 minutes out of each day to do something you enjoy. Go for a quick walk to reap the benefits of fresh air, or spend time working on a new hobby. Grab lunch with your friends once a week or relax in a bath every night. The options are endless, but you will likely find that if you make self-care a priority in your schedule, it is easier to balance it with work responsibilities.
Outsource Tasks
Running a business by yourself requires you to complete a wide variety of tasks. Completing administrative tasks, launching marketing campaigns, creating content, and designing a logo are all tasks you may find yourself juggling, and if you don’t have a lot of time, you can outsource many of these assignments. For example, if you choose to register your company as one of those Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), you can hire a formation service to help you complete the tedious task of registration. Every state has its own restrictions regarding LLC formation, and hiring a service ensures you comply with all regulations.
Keep Your Resume Updated
Knowing that you have an updated resume to hand out to potential employers is a big stress reducer. If your side hustle does not work out or you need to share your credentials with potential clients, having a resume ready to go is a great way to save time. You can use a PDF file to easily create a resume. You can edit a PDF easily by using a conversion tool and moving it to a Word document. Once the file has been saved, you can change it back to a PDF file.
Starting a side hustle is a great way to generate extra income, but you still need to take time for self-care. These five tips can help you find the right balance between hard work and taking care of your body and mind.
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