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5 ways to pursue a passion project while working a full-time job

5 ways to pursue a passion project while working a full-time job

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The Passion Project

The Passion Project

Various studies show that creative hobbies increase our happiness and well-being, and they can even make our work more productive.

Spending more time on something we are passionate about, unrelated to our work, boosts our confidence at our jobs.

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The Morning Routine

The Morning Routine

Creating a morning routine is a game-changer for your passion project.

With a clear, distraction-free mind, you can work on your passion for 30 to 60 minutes in the morning, maybe just one step of work, providing you with a great start of the day.

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Time Allotment Myth

Time Allotment Myth

While we normally would allot a day or a weekend for our passion project, we end up not moving forward in spite of the time set aside.

If we can spare a few minutes to work on our passion project, in increments, we start to build something, with consistency.

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5 Of 7 Rule

5 Of 7 Rule

Instead of committing to yourself to work your passion project every day, try to give it 5 days in a week, or even fewer, for a better success rate.

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Track And Review

Track And Review

At the end of the week or the month, review and track your progress, reminding yourself of the goals you have achieved.

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Get Some Sleep

Get Some Sleep

Instead of burning the midnight oil working on your passion, you are much better off prioritizing sleep, and it can actually provide you with a productivity boost.

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