I turned my crochet hobby into a business about 6 years ago, selling handmade items in stores and wholesale. What I am really saying is I had a full time job and a side hustle at the same time. How did I do it? I may never know…but truly it took planning and taking advantage of every moment. Here are 5 ways I found time in my day to make it all work:
While the water boils
I read a book at the beginning of my crochet side hustle about finding time. Honestly it’s been so long since I read the book I don’t recall the title but, I do recommend researching and reading a book about finding time. It changed my life. The tip that started the ball rolling for me was about taking advantage of the time while you are “waiting for the water to boil.” I read while the water boils. I post to social media while the water boils. I cut tags for items while the water boiled and yes, I even crocheted while the water boiled. (The water boils is a reference to little pockets of time here and there.) Get creative and seek moments where you can tuck in a little project time. The main point here is: you can find time while you wait.
Hide your phone
My phone is a hand magnet! I admit it. I am addicted to it. I check my phone, for God knows what, without even thinking about it. So, I hide my phone. "Out of sight, out of mind." I leave it on the counter if I am in the living room or place it behind me while at my desk. It’s a work in progress but, I believe that small little changes add up to big changes. The point is: phones use a lot of our time. Replace screen time with that hobby or extra thing you wish you had time for.
News Flash! Pick Up Orders are where it's at
I only go to the grocery store if I absolutely have to. If not I add to cart, hit order, and pick up my groceries before or after work. Also, I crochet, listen to a podcast or read while I wait for my super fabulous grocery shopper to bring my groceries out. How long does it take you to go grocery shopping? Take that time and do something for you. Then, find out if your grocery store has an app for pick up. Bonus Tip: You might even save money by ordering through an app.
Plan Ahead
There's something exciting about being spontaneous. Even though I am a creature of habit and love a schedule I understand and once in awhile enjoy the spontaneity. However, if you're looking to find time for the things you are dreaming about I highly recommend you plan ahead. Check out my blog 'Let's Talk Calendars' for more tips on scheduling.
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| We set our alarms early to catch a sunrise in Miami on Spring Break. |
Set your alarm 20 minutes early
What can you accomplish in 20 minutes? I know what I can accomplish. I can do yoga, add a few rows to my crochet project, read a few chapters in a book, write half a blog, plan social media, or be ready for my day early. These are all examples of things I know I can do in 20 minutes because I do them in the morning. I enjoy doing them so much that I found time for it. Yes, somedays I hit snooze instead of taking that 20 minutes but if there’s something I really want to do, I set my alarm 20 minutes early.
My husband and I used to say, ‘I don’t have time for that.' At some point in time he learned that you have time for the things you make time for. He taught me the same and I'm grateful that I embraced this philosophy. I broke the habit of not just saying I don’t have time but, thinking I don’t have time, too. It’s a harsh reality but thinking you don't have time is just an excuse. You have time for the things you make time for. You make time for the things that are important. Write a list of your priorities and start making time for the things you’re passionate about.
You got this!
Karlee
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