Hey Reader,

I get it—being an educator takes up a lot of time and energy, and building your side hustle can feel like one more thing to add to your already packed schedule. But here’s something I’ve learned: finding time for your business isn’t about having endless hours, it’s about making the most of the time you have.

Here are a few strategies that have helped me (and many others) carve out time for a side hustle, even with a full-time job and life responsibilities. These aren’t about adding more to your plate, but about increasing your efficiency. That whole "work smarter, not harder" concept, you know?

Block Your Time

One of the most effective ways to make progress is by setting aside dedicated time for your business. It could be an hour before your workday begins or 30 minutes after school.

Use a calendar app (like Google Calendar or TimeBloc) and block out that time as a non-negotiable appointment with yourself.

When you know exactly when you’ll work on your side hustle, it reduces the stress of figuring it out on the fly.

Set Clear, Weekly Goals

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything you want to accomplish, so keep your goals simple and manageable.

At the start of each week, write down 2-3 specific things you want to achieve for your business. Maybe it’s creating content, reaching out to potential clients, or setting up your website.

Breaking things down into smaller steps makes it easier to stay on track and actually get things done.

Outsource and Automate

You don’t need to do everything yourself. Automation can save you tons of time. For instance, use tools like Buffer or Later to schedule social media posts, so you can keep your presence up without being glued to your screen.

If you can afford it, outsourcing smaller tasks to freelancers or using a virtual assistant (even part-time) can free you up to focus on the parts of your business that truly need your attention.

Embrace Progress Over Perfection

As educators, we tend to want everything to be just right. But when it comes to building your side hustle, perfection can slow you down. Instead, aim for steady progress.

Done is better than perfect.

Each small step adds up, and before you know it, you’ll be amazed at how far you’ve come.

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Building your side hustle isn’t about having more time—it’s about using the time you have as efficiently as possible.

Try out one of these strategies and let me know how it goes. Hit 'reply' and let me know what you're going to try!

I hope this helps

- Jeff & The Teach Better Team

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