Single Parent Life

Tag: Time Management

  • Starting from Scratch: What I Learned in My First Week of Blogging & Freelance Research

    Starting from Scratch: What I Learned in My First Week of Blogging & Freelance Research

    Small wins add up! 

    This was one of my more productive weeks overall—I made real progress. After last week’s challenges with the winter storm, How I Stayed on Track With My Side Hustle Goals—Even During a Winter Storm, I was determined to get things done. But by mid-week, my energy levels took a hit. A mix of poor sleep, a work deadline, and a weekend of extra hours for my 9-5 slowed me down.

    Still, forward progress is progress.

    Moving Forward: Week 9 Targets

    1. The Blog: Write 2-3 blog entries to create a content cadence.
    2. Fiverr: 
      • Research what sells & how to position my skills
      • Set up my profile
      • Create 4 gigs
      • Get necessary software subscriptions for gigs 
    3. Time & Expense Tracking: I will conduct a time survey to realistically figure out how to fit side-hustle work into my schedule. If necessary, I may shift my focus more toward weekends for this work.

    Here’s how the week shaped up and what’s next on my list.

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  • How I Stayed on Track With My Side Hustle Goals—Even During a Winter Storm

    How I Stayed on Track With My Side Hustle Goals—Even During a Winter Storm

    When Life Throws a Curveball at Your Plan

    I had a plan. Then nature had a different one.

    I was excited and motivated to start executing my plan to diversify my income. But then, a massive winter storm swept through the Midwest, closing local schools for four days straight. That meant my kids were home—bored, restless, and ready for action—while I still had to work my 9-5 job. Needless to say, that threw a wrench into my week!

    My Freelancing Plan for Week 8: Setting Up for Success

    In my last post, Planning Success: 5 Easy Steps for Single Parents, I created a plan of attack for getting started.

    My focus was on three key areas:

    1. Getting basic supplies
    2. Setting up a system to track time and expenses
    3. Starting this blog

    Let’s see how I did.

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  • Planning Success: 5 Easy Steps for Single Parents

    Planning Success: 5 Easy Steps for Single Parents

    Can a Single Parent Build 7 Streams of Income?

    When I first decided to take action to diversify my income, I hit a wall—action paralysis. Sound familiar? Maybe you’ve seen the same flood of advice: 

    • “You need 7 income streams to achieve financial freedom.”
    • “Make $5,000 a month by doing this one thing!”
    • “Follow this plan for 30 days and change your life!”

    While inspiring, it was also overwhelming. I kept asking myself, “Where do I even begin?”

    As a single parent with a 9-5 job, I knew I had to be realistic. But here’s the thing: I figured out a plan that works for my life—and you can too. I broke it down into 5 simple steps that any single parent can follow. If you’re ready to start building multiple income streams or tackling any other big goals, let’s dive in—step by step.   

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