Jobless? 6 Ways to Improve Yourself & Your Career in Your Free Time
Take advantage of extra free time to improve the trajectory of your career and life
Self-improvement is a journey that is never-ending and there is always something valuable to pick up along the way. Begin firstly with evaluating your life, your personal as well as your career goals, and where your interest lies. Following this, proceed to write down your next few steps that you would like to take along with an action plan for enhancing your life. Never allow yourself to come to a complete stop. But if you find yourself in that position, it is a great chance to reflect. Here are some great ideas to get your back going again.
1. Earn a higher degree
Education is an excellent way to stimulate your mind and learn more about your chosen field. You can pursue a master’s or a Ph.D. degree, alternatively, you can also go for accelerated diplomas and short-courses.
You can even earn an accelerated, accredited online MBA such as this one: https://www.lsus.edu/academics/graduate-studies/graduate-programs/online-master-of-business-administration
There are many free online courses to gain a skillset, complete a free online Harvard course here https://www.edx.org/school/harvardx
2. Start your own business
If you have an idea that you simply cannot wait to put out in the world then start with your own business! As you start to build your business, you will learn the ropes of every aspect of running your company and in turn, it would provide you with immense career and personal satisfaction.
Did you know the U.S Government offers free business development help in your city: https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/tx/dallas-fort-worth
3. Networking (Social and personal life)
Networking is a perfect way to enhance your life, more specifically enhance your social skills and gain more contacts. You can begin with online networking groups on LinkedIn or Meetup for example. You can slowly work your way towards offline groups and begin engaging in the community in multiple different facets.
4. Write or Creative Blog
You may already be doing great things, but the important factor is to put it out in the world. The best way to do so is through the medium of writing — communicating your ideas this way can do wonders. Moreover, it also helps you organize your thoughts with clarity. So, begin jotting down aspects of your life that you may want to publish soon. This can be a blog that can be anything from video blogging, to writing articles, to photo blogging.
5. Find New Ways to Make Money
Look for new ways of earning income (active/passive). For example, setting an online store, freelancing, or making youtube videos. These endeavors are not only great ways to earn money but also to improve your skillsets. Do a lot of research on these topics and I bet you may find your next hustle.
6. Intern
There are immense opportunities with interning. Some are paid and some are not. Take advantage of any and every opportunity you can find to learn more about a particular career field. Especially if you are just starting off, use it as a networking tool, and a positive experience for your resume.
The main lessons are to keep learning, keep improving your skills, and engage in activities that are part of the big puzzle piece of your life. Take it one piece at a time and pretty soon you will see the big picture.
