I started my first side hustle in 2018, as my boys were moving through high school. A chapter in my life was rapidly closing, and getting older suddenly felt very real. I’d dabbled with some entrepreneurial ideas over the years, but the idea of a creative outlet - and something that was all my own - captivated me. Keeping up with a full-time job while building a business is challenging, but the time, energy, and effort has paid off in a myriad of ways. The unexpected bonus was finding greater fulfillment and personal satisfaction in my day-to-day life.

I’m sharing 5 essential questions to seek clarity around as you begin your own side hustle journey!

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Juggling a full-time job with a side hustle requires more than just good time management; it also takes mental agility to switch gears between two very different types of work. You might be deep into a creative flow with your side hustle, only to realize you need to shift to your corporate mindset for an afternoon meeting. This constant back-and-forth can be mentally exhausting and overwhelming if you don’t have strategies in place to make those transitions smoother.

So how can you mentally switch between your side hustle and day job with minimal friction? The key is establishing routines, tools, and mindset shifts that help you focus and stay productive no matter what you’re working on.

I’ll dive into several strategies that will help you make seamless mental transitions between your side hustle and your full-time job. By setting rituals, using affirmations, and leveraging activations, you can make the mental shift between your different roles with ease.

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LINKS + MENTIONS:

Jill Bouchard & the Superhuman activations app
https://www.superhuman.app/homepage

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As you consider starting, or if you're in the early stages of building, a side hustle, the journey is just as important as the destination. A side hustle isn’t just about making money—it’s about reclaiming your time, your decisions, and your sense of purpose. It’s about creating something that is truly your own, something that reflects your passions, your values, and your unique vision for the future.

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LINKS + MENTIONS:

🌟 Grab my freebie: Ignite Your Spark: 5 Questions to Guide Your Side Hustle Journey
https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/spark

📩 Connect with Betsy
[email protected]

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https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/

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One of the most challenging things about starting a business is facing - and overcoming - FEAR. There are many forms of it, and they can stand in the way of your entrepreneurial dreams. Everyone who has ever started a business has had to face fear head-on - and you will, too!

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🌟 Grab my freebie: Ignite Your Spark: 5 Questions to Guide Your Side Hustle Journey https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/spark

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Do you ever get to the end of the week, and wonder where it went? Did your summer absolutely FLY by? None of us know how much time we still have, but you do actually have a lot of control over how you experience that time.

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LINKS + MENTIONS:

Time and Beauty: Why Time Flies and Beauty Never Dies by Adrian Bejan

🌟 Grab my freebie: Ignite Your Spark: 5 Questions to Guide Your Side Hustle Journey
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📩 Connect with Betsy
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If you’re feeling “stuck” at midlife, welcome to the club! It’s inevitable - and normal - but these 5 tips can help you break out of the rut and feel ready for new opportunities.

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LINKS + MENTIONS:

Mel Robbins
https://www.melrobbins.com/about-mel

🌟 Grab my freebie: Ignite Your Spark: 5 Questions to Guide Your Side Hustle Journey
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Have you ever found yourself wide awake at 2 am, asking yourself questions like… “What do I really want out of life?” “Is it too late for me to try something new?” or “What’s my purpose beyond family and work?”

In 2018, I pulled myself out of this rut of rumination by starting a very small side hustle. Fast forward to today, and I've learned the ins and outs of starting a successful business from scratch (alongside my W2 job). The extra income has been great – but the ripple effects have gone far beyond any monetary gains:

Introducing The Blooming Solopreneur: Side Hustles at Midlife! Join me each Tuesday to explore the benefits of a side hustle, while I share tips and tricks to kick fear and doubt to the curb, and boost your inner happiness. Come find inspiration to explore your true purpose, rediscover your identity, and make midlife your best life.

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LINKS + MENTIONS:

Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Serene & Green

🌟 Grab my freebie: Ignite Your Spark: 5 Questions to Guide Your Side Hustle Journey
https://www.betsyblockblooms.com/

📩 Connect with Betsy [email protected]

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