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    Online Side Hustles for Moms: Work from Home in 2021

    Online Side Hustles for Moms 2021!

    It’s 2021, and if one of your goals is to make more money this year, this post should help you achieve that goal. As moms, it can be hard to make extra money or start a side hustle. It’s even harder now that we’re in a pandemic. When we consider spending extra time away from our kids or the cost of childcare while we’re hustling, especially when may not even be worth it. Fortunately, the internet has opened up lots of opportunities for us to make money from our homes. Here are some online side hustles for moms in 2021. Don’t worry; none of these include blogging or anything you would need to do on social media, but if you’re interested in blogging read this post to learn how to monetize your blog or social media platforms.

    Online Side Hustles for Moms: Work from Home in 2021

    Online Customer Service Associate.

    I think all of us know someone who works as an online customer service associate. You would need a quiet space where you can work undisturbed for this position, but besides some privacy, all you will need would be an internet connection.

    Start a Dropshipping Business.

    I first heard about dropshipping a few years ago on a podcast, and it immediately piqued my interest. It’s an excellent option for anyone interested in starting an online retail business without inventory. You can learn all about dropshipping on YouTube and it’s the type of business that you don’t have to even tell others you’re doing so you can maintain your privacy. Dropshipping does require some time investment for starting up but it can turn into passive income sources which is always good for us moms. Most people use Shopify but you can use other platforms that can be used, just do your research first.

    Online Side Hustles for Moms: Work from Home in 2020
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    Sell an Online Course.

    If you have an area of specialty that people are always asking you to teach them, then you can create a course teaching it. This can also be a passive income source although you can choose to do them in real time as well. It gives you the flexibility to spend time with your family. You can use Udemy to set up your course.

    Online transcriptionist.

    You can both train and find work as a transcriptionist online. You will have to take a typing test to determine your proficiency, and pay is usually based on that, the faster you type, the more you can earn.

    Virtual Assistant.

    With many businesses now online-based, and people needing more help during the pandemic, virtual assistants are in demand. As a virtual assistant, you will do similar roles to an executive or administrative assistant—search job boards like Indeed and LinkedIn for virtual assistant jobs. You can also reach out to small business owners who you think would benefit from your help. Many of us bloggers hire virtual assistants to help us with administrative tasks.

    Audiobook Narrator

    You’ve probably realized that audiobooks are getting increasingly popular. Many of these books aren’t read by the actual author but by a narrator so they hire audiobook narrators. You can make money working as a voice-over audiobook narrator.

    Create and sell printables and downloadable products.

    If you have a knack for design, you can sell printables and other downloadable digital products on Etsy or your website. You can sell anything from meal planning sheets to photography presets and planner inserts. 

    Become an online English teacher.

    You can become an English teacher to kids in China (and other countries) if you enjoy teaching. You can apply on sites like VIPKIDS for these positions, they’re great for moms because you’re able to create your schedule.

    I hope these are all helpful ideas, and you’re able to find a side hustle that suits your interests and needs in 2021. Remember to vet out any company you decide to work with on the Glassdoor website to ensure they’re legitimate and hear what other people’s experience was working with them. Any company asking you to pay upfront is usually a scam. Good luck and send me a matcha latte when you start making all that extra money.

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    Five Goal Setting Techniques That Saved Me From a Cycle of Failing

    It’s my BIRTHDAY and it’s sort of my personal New Year! Like most people, I usually take time to reflect on my life on my birthday. Am I where I want to be? Why did I fail? How did I manage to succeed even with all the challenges I faced? I’m always trying to get clarity so I could do better. Now, I am no life coach or professional but over the years and a cycle failing in certain areas of my life, I learned a few techniques that work for me and I wanted to share five goal setting techniques as they may work for you too if you’re struggling to achieve your goals.

    Set Quarterly Goals

    When I was younger, I used to set goals for the entire year and I didn’t know where to start. I would begin the year focused and strong but over the months my motivation would taper off, sometimes I would forget what my goals were or I would just think let me wait for the next year to start all over again. Now that I set quarterly goals it’s easier for me to keep my eye on the prize.  Now that I set quarterly goals in my personal life and professional life, I can track my progress. I still fall short of certain goals but when I assess them, it’s usually a timing issue and I can readjust and keep working towards them the following year.

    Make long term plans too.

    I know this seems like I’m about to contradict myself but hear me out. Some goals just cannot be achieved in one year. For instance, building a profitable business takes more than a year for the majority of small business owners. If your goal is to profit in your first year of business you would probably fail. Maybe you want to go on a vacation to a destination that’s very expensive and you will need to save for a few years or you want to purchase a home or relocate to another country. I’ve mentioned this book before but (affiliate link) Where Will You Be In Five Years is a really helpful workbook to get started on setting long term goals.

    Ensure you’re setting S.M.A.R.T. goals.

    This was one of the major areas where I was failing, I wasn’t setting S.M.A.R.T. goals. S.M.A.R.T. goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely. Don’t judge me but my dream car is the Mercedes Benz G-Wagon, it costs $220,000+ so putting it down as a 2019 goal would not be a S.M.A.R.T. goal for me in my current tax bracket. I can work towards it and I will never rule it out as impossible but it’s not a S.M.A.R.T. 2019 goal.

    Don’t keep your goals a secret.

    It’s tempting to keep your goals a secret especially if you fear you will fail but saying them out loud, sharing them with people you trust will make you accountable. This will motivate you to push a little harder and your loved ones will call you out if you’re doing things that are not aligned with your goals. I’m currently saving to purchase a home (which is ridiculously expensive here in NYC but that’s another post) and I’ve been open to my friends and family about this goal. You would be surprised by how excited others and encourage you.

    Visualize Your Goals.

    I read The Secret years ago and one of the things that I’ve taken away from the book is the power of visualization. I visualize myself achieving my goals and the feeling I will have, who I would tell, how my family will react. It makes the tough days when it seems like nothing will work out easier.

    What goal setting techniques do you use?

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