There’s so much you can do with a laptop and internet

Have you ever pulled your hair out in frustration because you’re bored out of your mind and don’t know what to do? Are you reading this post because you’re bored right now? Well, you may have just stumbled into the right place at the right time, because we got a list for you and it will keep you productive for a while.

It’s hard to believe that one with a laptop and internet connection will ever be bored with their lives. And, it’s okay if you don’t have a laptop; with a desktop, tablet or a phone and a stable internet connection, there is so much to do. Of course, this is based solely on your interests. All you need a device with an internet connection, and some determination to come out of this state of boredom. If you get good at it, you can even do this and earn some pocket money.

Content Creation
At this very moment, content is king! Companies and individuals need content regularly as it is suitable for their website, for SEO purposes or their blog. You do not need a fancy degree in literature or any professional qualification to become a writer.

If you love to write and have a good command of the English language, do it. Some may like the way you write and your content, and there are some that won’t. We all aren’t cut from the same cloth, so, do not be discouraged because of other people’s opinions; continue writing.

You can start your blog on platforms like Blogger, WordPress or Tumblr on something that you’re passionate about, or you can publish posts on Medium. It is a very popular platform right now to blog, and if your content is excellent, book deals or opportunities to just get paid to write anything will come flying directly towards you.

Publishing answers on Quora
When we have a question in mind, we ask the person next to us, Google it, or land on Quora. It is a platform where people share and gain knowledge. We all need answers to our questions and so does a bunch of people on Quora.

Look for questions that you can answer based on your expertise and knowledge of the domain. If your answers are useful and written well, companies and individuals will approach you with an opportunity to write answers for them for a small amount of money.

Discussion on portals like Reddit
The one place to kill your boredom is on Reddit. It is quirky and filled with communities that discuss topics ranging from current affairs to why a high school yearbook is probably the best thing on your feed. There are many communities that you can contribute toward and gain knowledge of various things going on around you.

Affiliate Marketing
Have you ever wished to earn money while you sleep and enjoy somewhere in dreamland? That’s affiliate marketing. It has now become the most popular way to make money. Affiliate marketing is when you sell or promote products for someone else and earn a commission for each sale of that product.

Again, this does not require any qualification, neither does it need you to be actively involved. Furthermore, you can sell multiple products, not just one. You may not receive a considerable sum of money the first time around because like all good things, it takes time. But, a lot of people go for it because it’s an easier path to earn a meaningful income.

Become a Digital Marketing expert
Although word-to-mouth continues to work, it isn’t the fastest way to market your product and generate sales. In a world where you can fulfill the most menial job through technology, you can also market your product or services through digital marketing platforms.

There are many courses that you can enroll in to gain a comprehensive understanding of the way digital marketing works and also on the various platforms for you to advertise. Moreover, there’s a lot of scope in this domain to make a career out of it. Once you master the art of marketing, you can promote your blog, or get hired on a freelance basis to market for an individual or company. Another way to make some quick bucks.

Read books
Knowledge doesn’t end once you’re out of school or university. Ergo, there’s never an end to the scope of knowledge. Look for books that you find interesting, read fiction books for fun because even then it will make your vocabulary stronger. Find those books that will help you gain more knowledge of the way things work in your career or books just for the fun of it.
Read. Lead. Succeed.

Learn a new skill
One of the best ways to make use of your time when you’re bored is to learn a new skill. Have you noticed something about successful people? They continue to learn and grow. There are many courses available that are paid or available for free online. Learn that one thing you’ve always wanted to do. It may be cooking, art, entrepreneurship; you name it, no course isn’t available online. Skill yourself. Grow.

Keep tabs on the share market
It is a form of investment for those who are not afraid to take risks and want to earn money quickly. When you keep tabs on the share market and can predict patterns on the way the stock prices step up and fall, you can start investing and earn quickly. Besides, we all want to be rich quickly, right?

In the end, it depends on your financial capacity. If you’re not afraid to take risks, invest in stocks and watch your wealth multiply, and if you’re one that prefers safe investments, learning about the stock market won’t hurt.

These are just some of the ways you can make use of your time while you’re in this phase of boredom and there’s a lot more you can do with a laptop or any device with an internet connection. You could even start your own company as we have.

See the potential within you, and be YOU and make the best use of every minute of your life.

Originally published at https://thewiseidiot.in