The truth about making money online and staying consistent:
Have you ever thought of starting an online business or becoming a Freelancer? It really sounds exciting, doesn’t it? But no one tells you of the stress and anxiety that comes with it. We often watch YouTube videos that hype us and make us think we’re going to be millionaires in three months' time. I’m going, to be honest with you. It’s not that easy and it requires a lot of time, consistency, and patience.
Beginning of 2022 I made a decision that I was going to start hustling online, just to keep myself busy while I wait for a decent job. Yep, the struggles of being an unemployed graduate in South Africa. It was all exciting but no one told me it would take so much time for me to start seeing results. With some of the sites selling people dreams, some require you to spend money to make money, some reject you for no particular reason and some just keep you waiting and make you wonder if you ever applied/if you completed the application correctly. What people don’t tell you is that it takes time and sometimes you’re just not going to here from that company at all. The best thing to do is to keep moving and look out for other opportunities. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying it’s impossible but it takes time for one to start seeing results and to find the right sites for making money.
I just wish people could be honest and stop giving people false hope. If you know that you struggled to get to the top don’t hide it, share it with people and give honest reviews on the sites that actually worked for you. “How to make $1000 in 24 hours with this site”...Nope, it’s not going to happen. First, you need to register; secondly, it might start paying out after you do this and that, thirdly, days are not the same. You’re not going to see the same exciting results every day. It just doesn’t happen that quickly and you have to put in the effort.
Here are a few tips on how to remain positive and productive when applying for online jobs:
1. Watch or read content that you can relate to:
Follow or subscribe to YouTube channels that are going to add value to your life instead of putting pressure on you. You really don’t need that. One YouTube channel that I highly recommend is Financial Affairs with Nosipho, which I discovered through a Facebook post a few years back and I have been hooked since. The creator shares online opportunities and sites that can help you generate income. Very honest, straightforward forward and does not leave out any information. And of course,, she has done research on them and has tried some of them.
2. Know what you want and what it is that you want to achieve:
Know your strengths and weaknesses and choose the right jobs and tasks. By doing this you’re avoiding being all over the place and being overwhelmed. Write down your goals on paper and constantly refer back to them just to check if you’re on the right track.
3. Instead of giving up take breaks:
It can be a 2-month break or even more. Something that works for me. By the time you decide to come back you have new fresh ideas and it also gives you time to do research and learn new things that will help you see those results.
4. Mental Health Checks:
Engage in activities that keep you sane. Exercising, reading books, listening to music, and watching motivational videos. If you can afford to go to therapy then book yourself sessions just to be in control of your mental health.
5. Do not put yourself under pressure:
This will only result in you throwing in the towel. Avoid negativity at all costs and don’t compare yourself with anyone. You never know what they had to go through to get the things that they have. Because one thing about people, they will lie about their achievements.
6. Choose the right Niche:
You certainly don’t want to get bored along the way. Choose something that’s going to excite you every time you wake up in the morning.
7. Take your time:
Good things take time and if you’re going to be impatient you’re going to end up making a lot of mistakes and you’re not going to learn. Be patient and don’t make it all about money. Stress and anxiety are a thing and if you are impatient you might temper with your mental health.
8. Follow successful digital entrepreneurs on social media:
Follow your faves, learn from them, and don’t be scared to ask them questions. LinkedIn is one of the platforms where you can find successful and professional entrepreneurs. You can also ask for help from Freelancers who'll help you promote your brand, skills and services.
In the beginning, it feels like you’re just wasting your time and you’ll never achieve anything. It happens but don’t give up. Somewhere along the way people will try and take advantage of you so be careful of scammers and don’t be a victim. Do research on the legitimacy of a site before applying or starting a business on the site. If you’re skeptical about it then leave it out and move on to the next one. If they ask you for money before they can give you a job or accept your application for something then you know it’s not something you should be applying for. Don’t just give out sensitive information.
There are literally so many resources that can help you achieve your goals (YouTube, Blogs, Pinterest Ideas, Google). Always keep in mind that it takes time but with hard work and consistency, you can definitely achieve those goals. Work hard in silence...the rest will be history. Our biggest mistake is expecting things to work out immediately. The challenges that you face during your time of applying and starting out something new should be a learning curve and motivate you to do better.
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