(ThySistas.com) If you’re looking to make a steady income and no longer want to work the job that you’re doing right now, then you may be thinking about working from home. But if you’ve never done it before, you will need to know the kind of jobs that are available to you. Essentially, it all depends on your skill set and knowledge, but as long as you’re a quick learner then there’s no reason for you not to find something that works, as there is a whole selection out there to choose from.
You need to understand though, that if you’re thinking of working from home because it will be easier for you – that isn’t necessarily the case. So many people assume that because you’re working from a comforting place like home, that it’s going to be really easy and you don’t have to do much. They imagine remote workers to lounge 
around with their feet up, merely replying to a couple of emails throughout the day, but this isn’t how it works at all. If anything, working from home is ten times harder than it would be going out to work every day in an office. And this is because of the distractions. You have to have such a strict and disciplined mind so that you manage to stay focused throughout the day, otherwise you may never get anything done, which results in you not making any money.
One tip, is to assign yourself a workspace. Don’t do it in bed, or lounged out on the sofa, as those places are known to you for unwinding and relaxing, and mixing that with work will mean the two merge together, and they need to stay separate in order for you to manage this. So corner off an ‘office’ space, and only do your work there. If you have a spare room that is currently just storing a few household items – this is perfect. You can clean it out a little and then get yourself a desk and a comfortable, supportive chair, and then nobody can disturb you while you’re in your office.
So if you think you’re ready for the challenge, and want to leave your mundane work life in order to do something better suited to you and your personality, then here are some of the best ways to make a good income while working from home.
Starting a blog
Do you have a love for writing and sharing your stories and experience and wisdom with others? If so, then starting your own blog may be something perfect for you. It’s important that you know though, that this isn’t an immediate money maker, this takes quite a bit of time, because you first have to build up your site and create enough content on it for people to begin taking an interest. First, you will want to think about the theme of your blog. Are you only going to talk about certain categories like love and relationships? Or just fashion and beauty? Or are you going to cover as many areas as you can so that you’re diverse? It’s completely up to you and the kind of target audience you want to have. You can then make money depending on the kind of adverts you allow and your site, and whether you charge people to have full access to what you post.
Become a YouTuber
So many people that started out making simple YouTube videos have been lucky enough to get some crazy exposure, and are now internet sensations that make tons of money and are known as a public figure and influencer. Essentially you can YouTube about anything, but the most common things right now are Gamers, Makeup Artists, and Pranksters, but if you can find a gap in the industry – even better. All you need is a good camera, a mic, and then an editor to cut and trim your videos so they look more professional. If you begin to gain a large following, YouTube may then take you under their wing and pay you to work for them, and you may even have other sponsors that pay you, as well as supply you with freebies for you to promote their business and products.
Creating your own apps
If you’re pretty handy with technology and find it interesting developing things, then maybe you should consider developing your very own app. The cool thing about this is that you can create whatever you want to, whether that be a game, or a tool, or an informative source. The list is really endless, so as long as you have some ideas that you think people would benefit from and enjoy, then you have yourself a market. When going into something like this, you will need to think of solutions for ios and android app development from scratch in order to always have a backup plan and be ready for things to go in various different directions. Then you just put a price on what you think the app is worth, and then for every download you get, you make some money.
Sell your creations
If you are a creative one of sorts who makes things, be it jewelry, or clothes, or sculptures, or paints pictures – whatever it is, if you think it’s good and people would buy it, then sell it. There are tons of platforms that you can do this on, with sites like Etsy, eBay, and Amazon, or even through your social media account like Instagram. You will want to make sure that you have a good camera first, so that you can take professional photographs of what you have made so people can get a real feel for them before they think about buying. The more attention you get, the more sales you will make, so do as much as you can to put yourself out there to the world. And remember that you will have to do all the packaging and shipping too, so be sure to set a price that covers this work too so you’re making a decent profit.
Take part in surveys
This isn’t something that can necessarily earn you a comfortable income, but it can definitely bring you in some extra cash here and there. It all depends on how much time you are willing to put in. There are hundreds and thousands of businesses out there that are always doing market research to learn about their target audience’s needs and wants, and they want as much feedback as possible to know whether they’re doing a good job or not. So essentially you could be filling out five-minute surveys throughout the whole day as long as you fall within the category they’re researching. And for every survey you complete, you will be paid. – It won’t be a lot at all, but over time it can add up and be a nice little bonus at the end of your week, and you don’t even need to use your brain much. It’s merely ticking boxes and answering questions that focus on the kind of lifestyle you live.
So now you have some of the best ideas of how you can make money from home, think about whether any of these things interest you. You can always try them even if you’re not sure, and then see the path it leads you down. It’s all about trial and error until you find something that suits you and your personality.
Staff Writer; Carla Adams