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The start of the year is always a chance to reflect on your life and your happiness levels. If you’re thinking about a career change or you want to earn some additional money to support your household or lifestyle, why not start earning some money with your passion or hobby? 

Start Writing 

Writing is one of the oldest technologies, and almost everyone is capable of it at some level. Not only that, but every writer is unique and has personal characteristics that make them stand out. These days there is a big demand for writers in the form of online copywriters, bloggers, and e-book writers. If you enjoy writing, it’s a good time to start earning money with a writing hobby.

If you are new to online writing or copywriting, the best place to start is with a blog. Although you might not make money right away from blogging, you will start to build a reputation for yourself and develop the professional skills needed to land a position in the industry. Not only that, you can monetize a blog with online ads and start to generate income with something you love.  

Learn an Instrument 

Are you a musical person? If so, you should learn an instrument for the first time or take up a new one to keep things interesting. Learning to play a musical instrument is not only beneficial for your creativity and brain power, but it can also generate an income for you and your household. The cliche of a struggling musician no longer holds true; now you can make money.

The most popular way to make money playing an instrument is by creating original music and selling it online, starting a course teaching others how to play, or playing at events such as festivals with Best Drum Machine. Consider sound therapy as a way to make money playing music this year; it’s lucrative. Alternatively, you could offer music lessons or an online course.   

Learn Graphic Design 

The internet has come a long way from the early days of clip art and now boosts some impressive graphics on websites and brands. Graphic design skills are in high demand on the internet nowadays, making it a lucrative pursuit for those looking to make money and enjoy the way they do for a living. If you want to try your hand at graphic design, there are courses online.

In the past, you had to invest in expensive Adobe software to learn graphic design skills and earn a living, but that is no longer the case. It’s true that Adobe still offers the most cutting-edge graphic design software, but nowadays, there are open-source alternatives that work just as well and can be used for free. It’s easy to learn graphic design skills with some online courses.   

Start a Course 

Starting a course is one of the best ways to make money doing something you enjoy. Whether it is creative writing, art and design, graphic design, or playing an instrument, you have the skills and techniques needed to enjoy the activity at a high level. There are people who are just starting out; they are in the place you were some years ago when you first took an interest. 

Starting a course is also easier nowadays, thanks to the many online platforms available. Platforms like Udemy, Domestika, and Coursera, are the ideal places to start a course and begin earning some passive income. Once your course is established online, you don’t need to do anything else, simply promote the course online throughout the year to maintain interest.     

Start a Business 

If the ideas in the article above don’t take your fancy, why not start a business and earn money the old-fashioned way by doing something you love? Whether you have a passion for writing, photography, or playing music, there are plenty of opportunities for earning a living in the world. It’s easy to start a business with your hobby; simply begin by setting up a professional website. 

If you have professional skills as a photographer, you can earn a living taking wedding photos, family photos, or photos for businesses. If you have writing skills, there is a wealth of opportunities online to ply your trade and make some money. Similarly, playing a musical instrument gives you the chance to earn money in a wedding band or by creating some music.  

Some Final Thoughts    

There has never been a better time to earn a living with your hobby. A hobby is an interest you have in your spare time, but because you enjoy it, you should be able to operate at a higher standard. Step into the professional world, and enjoy what you do every day without any stress.