If you desire to work from home on your own schedule, you’re in the right place. 

More and more people are looking for flexible work options that allow them to work to live instead of living to work. 

There are so many companies out there that have moved to hybrid or remote work, but today we’re going to focus on some options for those of you who don’t want to be held down by a single gig, a manager, or a capped income.

Why Work From Home?

Working from home brings so many benefits, including: 

Flexibility

Work on your own terms.

Need to run to the grocery store? Great.

Have a few extra hours available this week? Awesome.

Time for vacation? Go for it. 

Work-Life Balance

Have you ever worked a job that exhausted you to the point of not being able to take care of your home or worse, yourself, at the end of the day?

Working from home, when done correctly, allows you the time you need to take care of yourself while still bringing in the dough. 

Increased Productivity

While some may say it’s far more challenging to stay focused at home, you can check out these tips to optimize your productivity, stay on track, and boost your revenue in the meantime. 

It’s important to figure out what type of work-from-home opportunity will fit your needs, your schedule, and your lifestyle. 

And while it may take some time and effort to sift through what’s out there, it’s worth it in the end to find an opportunity that will allow you to work from home on your own schedule.

So how do you go about finding one of these golden gigs?

#1 Market the Skills You Already Have

Everything you’ve done in life thus far has accumulated into a grouping of skills, preferences, experiences, and perspectives that make you a unique candidate for a number of opportunities. 

Think about what you’ve done and what you know. 

How can you leverage those skills to your advantage? 

Here are some ideas:

Freelancing

If you’re good at writing, graphic design, proofreading, editing, or a number of other skills, freelancing may be a good option for you.

Dig into sites such as Upwork or Fiverr, offer your service, and start making cash utilizing the skills you already have.

Selling Products Online

Are you crafty? Try taking some pictures of your work and marketing your products on Etsy or Amazon.

Do you enjoy teaching others how to draw, organize, or workout? Create a course to sell online.

Coaching in Your Field of Expertise

You spent a lot of time and money on that degree. Can you leverage it into a coaching business to help others?

Marketing yourself as a tutor or private lessons teacher is a great way to be totally in charge of your own schedule, pay per hour, and the amount of hours you can work in a week.

Gig Economy Opportunities

If you enjoy driving, try Uber, DoorDash, or Instacart.

If animals are more your thing, give dog walking or pet-sitting a go.

Own a pressure washer? Get out there and find some driveways to clear!

Lawncare

I know there are a ton of you out there who have a talent for keeping plants alive and making your yard beautiful.

Consider starting your own lawncare business in your neighborhood.

Mow lawns, pull weeds, plant flowers, lay mulch, and build relationships for repeat business.

Become a Virtual Assistant

If you enjoy clerical or administrative work, you might look into become a virtual assistant.

Virtual assistant services cover a range of tasks and your services can easily be tailored to the tasks you already know how to do until you decide to upskill and expand your offerings.

#2 Boost Your Existing Skills

Ready to upgrade your resume?

Luckily for you, it’s a cinch to upskill and open up a whole world of opportunity that may not have been accessible before. 

Some examples of skills to consider upskilling: 

• Proofreading
• Editing
• Copywriting 
• Coding 
• Digital Marketing & Social Media 
• Data Analysis
• Graphic Design 
• Content Creation 
• Sales
• Tutoring Certifications, such as the TESOL or the Science of Reading

#3 Start Something New

At this point I think we all know that blogging is more than just sharing your random daily thoughts on the world wide web. 

Normal people – moms, dads, college students, business owners, etc. – are finding massive success by simply sharing their knowledge online in a way that helps and/or entertains others. 

Why not take what you know, upskill your knowledge, and create engaging content that helps others? 

An online business can take many different forms – It could be an Etsy shop, an Amazon dropshipping business, a course sold on Udemy, affiliate marketing via Instagram and TikTok, blogging for traffic by sharing your grandma’s recipes – or any combination of the above. 

Having full control of the amount of effort and time you can put into growing your own online business means you have the freedom to build your work-from-home life the way you want to build it.

Your schedule can truly be your own.

Here are some great platforms to get you started sharing the knowledge that is uniquely yours: 

• Amazon
• TikTok
• Instagram
• Facebook
• X 
• YouTube
• Udemy
• Podcasting
• Blogging

To Work From Home or Not? 

That’s ultimately up to you – your financial needs, your schedule, your interests, and your willingness to hustle. 

If you’ll put in the work, you can allow your work to fund the life you want to live instead of living to accommodate the work you’re tied to. 

I always say that if you’re not happy with something, change it. 

So if your 9-5 has turned into your 9-die, it’s time to consider working from home on your own schedule.

It may take some time to get it set up and bringing in the cash, but it’ll all be worth the work when you get to put in that two-weeks notice.