Fun ways to make money

Having a side gig can be fun and interesting, and it shouldn’t feel like having an extra full time job that sucks all of your time and energy.

The flexibility of the gig economy means that you can earn extra cash while doing something more enjoyable than you’re standard nine-to-five. It also gives people the opportunity to test new skills and hobbies they’ve been wanting to try out for years.

Have a read of these three fun ways to make money and get started on that side hustle today.

Turning the Gold Coast into a gold mine

The Commonwealth Games is set to be a huge pay day for the Gold Coast, so why shouldn’t you tap in?

The Commonwealth Games are set to make a huge impact for the Gold Coast. Athletes, coaches, journalists, and spectators from around the globe will be coming to town, and they’ll be bringing their wallets with them.

Estimates are saying that the Games could bring in billions of dollars of profit into the local economy. That’s right; billions. With a “b”. And while most of this money will undoubtedly be spent on overpriced kiosk food and souvenirs, there is a wealth of untapped funds just waiting for the right person.

Read on if you want to learn how to turn the Gold Coast into a gold mine.

The Food Fiasco

When you’re looking for helpful hints on how to save money, you will always find the three basic topics: never buy coffee from a restaurant or café, never drive anywhere, and always pack your own lunch.

While these may very well save you money, no one ever talks about how hard these three “simple money saving ideas” are to implement. That’s where I come in.

The Driving Debacle

When you’re trying to save money, you will find three main suggestions that keep getting repeated ad nauseam: to bring your own coffee everywhere rather than purchase one, never drive anywhere, and to bring your own lunch/food with you rather than buy it from a store.

In principle, these are all good money saving tips, but most articles will seldom go into detail on how to implement these. This is where I come in...

In a previous post I have already covered The Coffee Conundrum, and in this post I will look at incorporating ‘not driving’ into your budget.

How To Stay Motivated

Whether you’re preparing for a marathon or a big test, being motivated is the key to completing your goal. We all know a time in our lives where we started something with good intentions, but bailed out after our motivation drained. Staying motivated is just as important, maybe even more important, than becoming motivated in the first place.

If you’re in need of ways to keep yourself reaching for the end goal, here are a few tips to staying motivated: