Finding happiness in work isn’t always easy. But if you follow your passions and turn them into a career, you’ll likely find both happiness and success in what you do. Here are some tips to find flexible work that fits with what you’re most passionate about.
Define Your Passion
When it comes to finding work that you’re passionate about, you must first define your passion. Even though it’s easy to just say that you’re passionate about your favorite hobby, The Muse recommends that you should discern between your favorite hobby and a profitable passion. Ask yourself, who would benefit from my work and, most importantly, who would pay for it?
Network
Today’s modern networking isn’t happening in stuffy conference centers and networking mixers. A lot of networking is done online, via social media, webinars and more. Consider reaching out to your friends, colleagues and peers – you might be surprised at who knows who and which networking contacts can put you in touch with just the right person to help you get started.
Writers, Editors, Web Designers and More
According to a 2015 report conducted by Edelman Berland, there are more than 54 million people who are freelancing in America today. Choosing to take the freelance path means that you’ll have a lot of flexibility in your work schedule, workload and the work you do. This is especially great if you’re a work-at-home mom because you can take advantage of the times when the kids are napping to get some work done. The freelance opportunities are limitless.
Flexible Teaching
If you’re passionate about teaching, consider a flexible teaching job. Tutor.com connects teachers and those who are willing to learn via the Web. You can virtually “clock in” to this job 24/7, which makes it great for retired teachers or busy moms with a teaching background. There are dozens of subjects to choose from and with an online teaching job you keep your teaching skills sharp. Plus, you’ll have the flexibility to create your own schedule, taking on as many hours as you see fit. This means you can balance the duties of being a busy mom and a teacher without scheduling a sitter or commuting to the school district.
Start Your Own Business
With Amway, you can start your own business. Founded in 1959, Amway ranks 30th on America’s Largest Private Companies List. Although the company is headquartered in Ada, Michigan, over three million people across the United States and worldwide are starting their own business with the help of Amway. With Amway, there are three ways to earn money. The first is through retail margin – the products you sell. Second, monthly bonuses. And finally, growth incentives. The first step to becoming an Amway independent business owner is to register on the website. Here, you can learn more about independent business opportunities, scroll through success stories, get familiar with the company history and learn about the products Amway offers.
Identity Magazine is all about empowering women to get all A’s in the game of life — Accept. Appreciate. Achieve.TM Every contributor and expert answer the Identity 5 questions in keeping with our theme. Their answers can be random and in the moment or they can be aligned with the above article. As a team, we hope to inspire and motivate ourselves and inspire you to get all A’s.
1. What have you accepted within your life, physically and/or mentally? What are you still working on accepting?
I’ve learned to accept that we have to all appreciate the little things and to not take anything for granted.
2. What have you learn to appreciate about yourself and/or within your life, physically and mentally? What are you still working on to appreciate?
I appreciate and I’m blessed to have loving family and friends in my life.
3. What is one of your most rewarding achievements in life? What makes YOU most proud? What goals and dreams do you still have?
My biggest achievement is graducating from Arizona State University in 2013!
4. We all have imperfections, so we think. The truth–we are all perfectly imperfect. What are your not-so-perfect ways? What imperfections and quirks create who you are–your Identity?
Working to keep in mind that nobody’s perfect–it’s been hard to accept it.
5. “I Love My…” is an outlet for you to express and appreciate all the positive traits that make you…well… YOU! Sharing what you love about yourself will make you smile, feel empowered, and uplift your spirit and soul. (we assure you!) Identity challenges you to complete the phrase “I Love My…?”
I love my unwavering intensity. Everything I do is 100 percent.
